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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1893
Page
6
A Democratic convention speaker urges unity to elect John KE Russell for Governor of Massachusetts and James B. Carroll as Lieutenant Governor. He champions reform, declares opponents will be defeated, and praises leadership, statesmanship, and patriotism in defense of Democratic principles.
Speech by George M. Stearns praising Democratic governance in Massachusetts over three years. He contrasts Republican policies, cites economic hardship, refutes critics, and urges party unity to restore prosperity while urging citizens to vote. The speaker applauds Governor and political allies and mocks opponents. He invokes historical figures and moral appeals to rally Democrats.
The candidate thanks the committee for the gubernatorial nomination and vows to secure success. He reviews three years of Democratic governance, critiques Republican policies, cites financial turmoil under McKinley era, and emphasizes reform, tariff change, and independence of voters, urging Mass support for Russell and the Democratic ticket.
The Democratic platform adopts an inheritance tax plank praised by Mayor Matthews and city chair James Donovan as beneficial to poorer classes. Delegates travel home amid enthusiasm, with a few skeptics like Major Hart voicing doubt about limiting estates.
An article fragment describes a Leicester residence associated with John F Russell, noting a reflective or earnest tone about ambitions and success. The readable text centers on the home’s exterior and a mood of determined aspiration tied to Russell.
Governor Russell speaks to a Massachusetts Democratic convention praising party unity and leadership. He endorses the national platform, calls for repeal of the Sherman act purchase clause, condemns Republican policy, and urges banking reform and tariff overhaul to benefit all citizens.
Democratic leaders greeted Congressman O Neill with wide show of support and health. He argued a united Democratic Party and Russell’s popularity would win the governorship, noting Russell’s high regard from President Cleveland and potential for statewide speaking influence.
James Moore a 35 year old laborer from Dorchester Avenue, last seen Tuesday morning en route to a South Boston bank to withdraw $50 and cover winter expenses. Wife Mrs Mae Moore reports he planned to visit his sister in Ireland. family fears he may have left with up to $3000. He is Irish-born, temperate, and has a child.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court judge Barker orders no report or comment on Van Houten versus Morse until trial ends. The action, unprecedented in the state, draws wide legal commentary as reporters and lawyers weigh potential contempt penalties and precedent.
In Attleboro on September 27 James Ransom a long time resident and property owner from Deantown has vanished weeks ago. Police found his deserted home with clothing violin books and papers. A prior dispute involved two men and a beer bottle assault. one man allegedly drew a revolver. Ransom previously attacked Officer Dunham with an axe years ago and fled but was not prosecuted. No remains found in woods.
The Boston Post dedicated much of its space to arguing why Hon. Thomas N. Hart should be the Republican governor nominee. The piece reflects sharp wit as it ridicules opponents, comparing the Post’s stance to a goat for humor.
Lufher Colby of the Banner of Light defends Isaac B Rich from being linked to a Sunday notice in the Post. He states the Banner editor wrote the paragraph and the Post editor was not involved. The Boston letter is dated September 24.
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