Democratic State Convention in Music Hall Delights Crowds
Over four thousand attend as Baldwin Cadet Band plays patriotic airs and leaders like O'Neil, Stearns, Governor Russell, and John E. Russell receive roaring applause. Delegates vow support and pledge a clear path for the party’s nominees. O'Neil is presented amid renewed cheers as the convention wraps with reports and organization motions.
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Democrats Appeal to Massachusets Voters in 1894 Campaign
The Massachusetts Democratic chairman lauds the party’s national leadership under Cleveland, cites Sherman silver law blame on Republicans, and urges Westward shift of political power. He stresses pensions for deserving veterans, removal of overcapitalization, Home Rule, and restoration of economic confidence, naming Governor candidates and key officials to rally support.
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Democratic tariff reform pledge to aid New England industries
The speaker argues the Democratic party will reform the tariff and free key raw materials to aid Massachusetts and New England, oppose McKinley tariff and silver policies, and defend the nation against Republican calamity rhetoric. They emphasize protecting industry, state banks safeguards, and present the convention as a national, representative gathering.
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Nomination by Acclamation for John E. Russell of Leicester
Mayor Matthews declares the Massachusetts Democratic convention nominate by acclamation John E. Russell of Leicester for Governor in 1894. He lauds Russell as a national reputational statesman with broad support and united party backing, noting Cleveland's esteem and the party’s unpledged delegates aim for a fair canvass.
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Democratic Convention Speech Sets Call for Tax Reform and Unity
The speaker denounces Republican tax on consumption benefiting special interests and champions a Democratic-led effort to correct fiscal policy under a Democratic President. He pledges to nominate the party’s strongest leader to unite the caucus and win the forthcoming contest, insisting the convention is free of faction and personal grudges.
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Massachusetts
Biggest Apple in the Barrel
Mr Chairman and fellow Democrats second the mayor of Boston's eloquent nomination. The convention, larger and stronger, united the democracy of the commonwealth supports the nominee devoted to duty and fearless.
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Russell for Governor The Biggest Apple In Our Barrel
A political endorsement lauds William Eustis Russell as the Democratic choice to lead Massachusetts, praising his integrity, past wins against Republican opposition, and readiness to battle GOP attacks. The speaker urges voters to support Russell of Leicester, a farmer, orator, and statesman, as the stainless standard of democracy.
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Mayor Cughlins Speech to Nomination Convention
Mayor Cughlins speech lauds John E. Russell as standard bearer and declares Democratic unity. He praises three years of successful rule and the convention’s enthusiasm signals momentum for the November election. Continued on page 86.
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