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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1890
Page
8
The Massachusetts Democratic convention endorses William E Russell for governor, pledging a vigorous campaign to defeat the Republican majority. Speakers contrast Democratic reform aims with Republican controls in Washington and Massachusetts, urging unity, vigilance, and aggressive statewide campaigning.
The credentials committee found no contesting delegations with 1675 delegates from 348 cities and towns. It nominated fifteen state committee members including Patrick A. Collins Boston John E F Russell Leicester Charles D Lewis Framingham M M Cunniff Boston Jonas H French Gloucester George S Willis Pittsfield I Jefferson Coolidge Jr Manchester John W Corcoran Clinton Andrew A Harris Worcester John J Donovan Lowell Henry F Napheu Boston Michael C Maroney of (text truncates)
Nathan Wareham and Nathaniel Matthews Jr of Boston, John H. McDonough of Boston, and J W Coveney of Cambridge are named in a regional notice listing multiple residents connected to the matter. The brief item identifies each person by city alongside their names.
Delegates rally behind Russell for Governor and Corcoran for Lieutenant Governor with unanimity. The platform condemns Republican tariff policy, calls for fair caucus rules, expanded ballot access, and broader labor and educational reforms while urging unity and disciplined party action across Massachusetts.
An economy ventilating heater for homes, churches, or schools claims thorough warming and perfect ventilation. Sold by J. F. Pease Co., 75 Union St., Boston.
The Massachusetts Democratic convention lauded tax reform proposals and home rule for cities, urged opposition to anti- franchise measures, and endorsed William E. Russell for governor with support for accompanying Congressional candidates. The gathering adjourned at 1:45 after approving nominations filings and vacancies handling.
Springfield dispatch analyzes the Boston and Worcester convention rhetoric as partisan theatre. It praises John E. Russell's address for embodying New England interests and notes Republican discord with Greenhalge and Mugwumps. The piece urges distribution of speeches as campaign documents to reach voters.
Mr. Camule-Weidenfeld of the New York Yacht Club says rumors of his purchase of Volunteer are premature. General Paine denies any sale or negotiations, noting he has heard nothing beyond media reports.
The eleventh Emery family reunion was held yesterday in the Meionaon. Edwin Emery of New Bedford read a paper on the origin of the name. Boston University opened regular exercises with President Warren and Professor Thomas B. Lindsay delivering the opening address.
A nineteen year old Black girl named Elizabeth Taylor leaped from Burnham's Wharf into the Charles River but was rescued by W. K. Hoyt and brought to the Chardon Street Home. She attributed the act to unemployment-induced despair.
Seven year old Anna Free was struck yesterday afternoon in South Boston by a vehicle owned by John Sullivan and driven by Michael Maley. Her right leg was badly crushed and she was taken home for treatment.
Two Winter Hill women, Mrs Jaques and Mrs A Flint, were driving on Commonwealth avenue when a frightened horse caused a crash at Cottage Farms bridge. Mrs Jaques died. Mrs Flint remained unconscious then improved. husbands Arthur Flint and others swooned at the scene. The horse was unharmed.
The Third Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Association met at Charles Russell Lowell Post 1151 Washington Street. President E J Russell presided as J H Leary was elected president with vice presidents Joseph Parsons Joseph Austin Major Whiton and C W Mitchell. G T Smith of Lynn became secretary and treasurer. After bylaws were amended the group adjourned for a dinner in the lower hall with music from the Park sisters.
A letter from J B F Woods of Hall Massachusetts dated September 18 1890 argues that Taverners who ride trains on the New York and New England railroad would find doors equipped with Norton door checks preventing slamming and urges polite behavior on a specific road.
The final auction of season tickets for Saturday evening concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra will be at Music Hall this morning. One thousand seats priced at $750 are offered in this sale.
The auction of the Lamoine and Mount Desert Land Company at Lamoine by Lewis J. Bird & Co. drew a good crowd despite rain. Thirty lots sold for 10 to 27 cents each, with a large sale planned for early next summer.
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