Publicity and restraint in court reporting questioned
The article discusses misappropriation of funds by a treasurer of the Old Colony Railroad Company, urging that publicity is essential to justice while noting Judge Barker's order to restrict reporting in public newspapers. It argues for freedom of the press, but acknowledges limits in private cases and the potential for amending laws to require full publicity.
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Old Colony Railroad Company
Barker
Supreme Court
van Houten
Morse
Courts of Justice
Supreme Court Room
Post
Democratic platform backs large fortune tax in Massachusetts
The Democratic convention embraced the Post's counsel and added a prominent succession tax on large fortunes to the platform. It calls for substantial taxes on legacies and successions, direct and collateral, modeled after New York. The declaration strengthens the Democratic platform with a reform aimed at the people’s interests.
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Post
New York
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Democrats Call for Immediate Repeal and Direct Senate Vote
The Massachusetts Democratic party blames Republican policy for financial panic fears and urges immediate repeal of the silver purchase law. It also demands direct election of U S Senators and closer accountability to the people in every state convention.
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Democratic Party
Massachusetts
United States
Democratic Ticket Named for Massachusetts Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The convention nominated John E. Russell for Governor and James B. Carroll for Lieutenant-Governor, presenting a ticket viewed as strong, respected, and representative of solid merit. Other announced roles include James W. McDonald as Secretary of State Eben S. Stevens as Treasurer Charles S. Lilley as Attorney General and John T. Wheelwright as Auditor. The piece exudes victory spirit and party unity.
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John E. Russell
Massachusetts
James B. Carroll
Russell
Carroll
James W. McDonald
Eben S. Stevens
Charles S. Lilley
John T. Wheelwright
Corporations and the People in Massachusetts Politics
The Democratic platform calls for protecting residents from corporate encroachment and urges stricter enforcement of laws plus new measures to stop stock watering and ensure full returns for granted franchises, challenging the Republican record and the upcoming election.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Em Willisth
Republican Party
Massa
Questioning the Massachusetts stance in a party split
A public inquiry asks if Democrats will join the issue with democracy over the legislature’s rejection of popular measures. The author frames the conflict as the people versus the Republican party and powerful corporations, asking who will prevail.
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Republican Party
Democratic keynote opens campaign for Massachusetts governor
Chairman O Neil opened the Democratic convention with a frank open appeal to the people. He urged no dodging of issues and promised full daylight discussion. He stated the party relies on the intelligence of Massachusetts voters and vowed aggressive open warfare to win.
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O'Neil
Massachusetts
Frank
Observant Citizen Crank Delights Theatrical World
Richard Mansfield’s abrupt Cleveland departure sparks abuse and the label crank. He demands backstage silence, no spit on stage, and proper musical interludes. The note recounts Walter Besant on America, bishops in Massachusetts, and local church and social events.
President Cleveland Replies To Georgia Governor Northen
The Constitution will publish a letter from President Cleveland to Governor Northen dated September 27, replying to Northen’s appeal for a public statement on currency policy. Cleveland advocates stable money, cautious silver policy, and repeal of the Sherman act’s purchasing clause, warning against delaying actions that could deepen the nation’s financial distress.
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Atlanta
Cleveland
Northen
Georgia
South
Congress
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
W. J. Northen
United States
Senate
Democratic Party
Master Horseshoers Stand Against Fire Commissioner
A meeting of the Master Horseshoers Association denounces Fire Commissioner Murphy for denying a 3 per horse shoeing advance after July requests to raise the rate from 2 to 3. The association, aided by Fitch and Innis, had previously been told yes, but Murphy later refused, offering 2.20 with 1300 or 1400 workers opposed. The group plans to bring the issue before the Board of Fire Undwriters and mobilize non union labor, framing it as a political fight and warning of potential engine delays if horses are shoeing far from stations. The meeting produced no statements for reporters.
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Master Horseshoers’ Association
Murphy
Fire Department
Fitch
Innis
Europe
Masters’ Association
South End
Davis
Northampton Street
Mason Street
Egleston Square
Board of Fire Underwriters
Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union No. 5
Journeymen
Alumni Association Hails College of Physicians and Surgeons
At a Hoffman House meeting the Alumni Association under J Q Hawes presiding and Vesta D Miller secretary adopted resolutions praising the college’s trustees for selecting an able faculty, noting improvements in location rooms laboratories dissecting room and clinical facilities.
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College OF Physicians and Surgeons
Lunatic shoots at Chicago Board of Trade crowd
Five shots echoed in the Chicago Board of Trade hall near noon as a middle aged man fired into the crowd. Three people were wounded including Amin Bennet and Mrs. W. W. Lewis. The shooter, identified as Charles Belden, claimed hypnotic influence and spoke of souls, bread and an invisible society. He was restrained by Tom Barrett and imprisoned after police took him into custody.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Exchange
Pellmell
Amin Bennet
Board of Trade Insurance Company
W. W. Lewis
Titusville
Penn
C. W. Roswell
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tom Barrett
Charles Belden
Belden
LaSalle Avenue
Philadelphia
Lark Street
Whitney Denies Plot Over Italian Mission in Campaign Fund
William C. Whitney rejects charges of promising J. J. Van Alen a diplomatic post for a $50,000 Democratic fund contribution. In a New York World letter he denies any contract for office, cites a favorable letter to the President praising Van Alen, and asserts no understanding of government appointment.
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New York
William C. Whitney
J. J. van Alen
Democratic Campaign Fund
New York World
van Alen
Whitney
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Whitney
Cleveland
Knave
Jerry Galvin Dead Prominent Charlestown Benefactor Politician
Jeremiah Galvin, a longtime Charlestown resident and political figure, died yesterday at about 9 am after heart disease and dropsy. A Republican admired by many Democrats, he helped the poor through his role at the Charlestown navy yard and during his service in city jobs. He leaves five children including C P Galvin and John J Galvin. Requiem Mass at St Marys Church tomorrow at 9 am, burial in Holyhood Cemetery Brookline.
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Charlestown
Jerry
Galvin
Jeremiah Galvin
Mr. Galvin
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hurle
N. P
Mill Street
City of Cork
Irc
America
Ireland
Mary Kelliher
Navy Yard
McClellan
C. P. Galvin
Health Department
John J. Galvin
Water Department
M. E. Galvin
Custom House
D. F. Galvin
F. F. Doyle
St. Mary’s Church
Holyhood Cemetery
Brookline
Chinese Minister Yang Yu Arrives in Washington
Yang Yu, the new Chinese minister, has arrived in Washington and filed a protest against the Chinese exclusion law. He is described as stout with a round face and dark piercing eyes, a respected official closely tied to the Emperor, with a large entourage. The entourage includes his wife and five ladies of rank, plus two daughters nearing debut age, while Mrs Yang Yu leads a secluded life. The current climate features a major Pacific coast anti exclusion event set for October 9 in San Francisco, heightening interest in his mission.
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Yang Yu
Washington
United States
China
Wuhu
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Uneasy UAW drama over pension office remarks in Congress
Washington September 27. Rep. Morse Massachusetts challenged a privilege ruling after noting he would print newspaper clippings in his speech not yet published in the Record. Debate over printing clippings and a Sherman act inquiry dominated as quorum issues stalled votes on previous questions and a move to proceed with other legislation.
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Washington
Morse
Rep
Massachusetts
Fithian
Dem
Illinois
Commissioner of Pensions
Bland
Missouri
Committee On
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Yeas
Cannon
Ilinois
House
Lawson
Georgia
Dingley
Maine
Burrows
Michigan
Daniel Ep
New
Dubois Postponement Resolution Debated in Senate
In Washington on September 27 the Senate discussed Mr. Dubois Idaho’s postponement resolution delaying action on financial tariff and federal election measures until January. The debate featured strong exchanges about admission votes, party lines, and presidential criticism, ending with an executive session and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Dubois
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Mitchell
Ore
Chandler
Rep
N. H
Oregon
Kansas
Peffer
Wolcott
Colo
Allef
Neb
Hill
Gray
Del
Butler
8. C
Gorman
Colorado
Aldrich
R. T
House Debates Bill as York Addresses Members
York spoke to the House opposing the bill before the chamber adjourned for the day. The session continued with lawmakers lingering over amendments and procedural motions.
Pillsbury Notes Ease of Judging Candidate Strength After Caucuses
Lowell News reports Attorney-General Pillsbury observing that assessing a candidate's strength is much easier after caucuses have occurred than beforehand. The remark highlights the value of early party gatherings in political evaluation.
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Lowell
Pillsbury
Charity Misused Tickets Raise Contempt for West End Rides
The Grove Hall line amid controversy over invalid tickets issued for the needy. Conductors report rich users including a deacon, a devious woman with sealskin and diamonds, and travelers who pay little or nothing. Reverend Waldron defends donations from evangelical churches while critics call the practice mean and detestable.
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Grove Hall
West End Company
Waldron
Blue Hill Avenue
Alaska Street
Road
Fresh Air Fund
Evangelical Churches
Invalids Department
the Charities of the Union
Malden
Mr. Burrill
Bresg Air Fund
Aldermen
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Jer
Moootlo
CUR
Corporations
People
Observant Citizen
Richard Mansfield
Globe Theatre
Walter Besant
London
Babylon
Asia
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
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Old South Church
Dean Lawrence
Phillips Brooks
Trinity Church
Stoughton
Boston House
William H. McCarthy
Savannah
Father McCarthy
New Brunswick
The
Stock Exchange
Harry W. Tenney
W. P. Tenney
William Gray
Milton
Harry Tenney
Athletic Club
George M. Stearns
Chicopee
William Taylor
Georgi
Chicago Board of Trade
Jerry” Galvin
Elijah A. Morse
Pasco
Fla
Platt
Chamber
Teller
Ming
Herne
MR. Waldron
Old Cole Railroad
Atch
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Miriamnd
Page—Mooney
Centre Harbor
William A. Page
Maria M. Mooney
Lawrence, Mass
Forbush
Chelsea
Caroline M
Francis W. Forbush
LA Motte
Boylston Station
Elizabeth
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