Boston Democrats fight and a new sun rises on a split party
The scene at the Massachusetts Democratic convention centers on a fierce power struggle led by Williams and the LomasneyMcNary faction. Sullivan Corbett Fitzgerald and Robinson face humiliation as McNary orchestrates moves to place Hayes and McNary on the State committee while resisting the Boston machine. Disorder erupts as Fitzgerald defies the chair, police intervene briefly, and Williams finally speaks to end the confrontation.
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Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Williams
Boston Machine
William 8. McNary
Lomasney
Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzgerald
Boston
McNary
Hayes
P. J. Daly
Tom m Reed
George Fred Williams
Robinson
Robert Cox
Cox
Ward 7
Senator Hayes
Whiliam S. McNary
Tomasney
State Committee
Central Committee
Boston Machine Men
Fitzgerald Protests At New Massachusetts Democratic Convention
Lynn delegation fills hall as Democrats open in Worcester with Doherty leading and Williams cited as a strong Massachusetts champion. Speech rails at silver demonetization and Chicago platform while urging unity, reform, and a pro labor, anti-repeater stance.
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Worcester
Lynn
Boston
Hobart
Phil Doherty
Hayes
Battle for State central committee nominations
A political dispute unfolds as John F. Cusick moves to nominate members at large to the State central committee. Delegates debate Chicago platform alignment while Congressman Fitzgerald defends earlier Massachusetts delegates and recalls the 1876 Democratic convention.
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John F. Cusick
State Central Committee
Lst
Mr Williams on the Result of the Convention
Williams rails at Boston politicians after a Worcester convention recess. He says the machine men provoked the ruin, claims he withdrew after insults and notes state committee talks and a proposed terms not to humiliate him.
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MR. Williams
Worcester
Boston
State Committee
Boston convention erupts in wild clashes over party machine fight
A Boston political convention descends into chaos as factions led by Williams clash with Fitzgerald and allies. Speakers are shouted down, chairmen struggle to control the floor, and the crowd erupts in cries, flags, and defiant cheers while efforts to remove Sullivan, Fitzgerald, Corbett, and Robinson unfold amid a power struggle within the State committee.
Worcester Convention Action Sparks Boston Machine Clash
The Worcester Convention dropped four leaders tied to the Boston machine, a move orchestrated by George Fred Williams. It aimed to seize state party control, triggering a high stakes power struggle among factions including Daly, Hayes, Gallivan, Quinn, Williamson, Fitzgerald, and Robinson.
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John H. Sullivan
John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph J. Corbett
Nathaniel J. Robinson
Boston
George Fred Williams
E Williams
Hayes
Gallivan
Quinn
P. J. Daly
Wilone
Williamson Fitzgerald
Robinson
Lomasney
Quincy Machine
Ouiaei
Williams Delivers Firm Direction as Convention Sways
The convention appears guided by Williams with delegates following his lead. John H. Sullivan tried to pledge loyalty to the party but was met with jeers while John W. Coughlin sought to speak after permission. Fitzgerald declared continued loyalty after being dropped from the State committee, raising questions about the legality of Williams's nomination committee and the incomplete convention procedures.
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George Fred Williams
Fitzgerald
Doherty
John W. Coughlin
Jim Hayes
Hayes
Williams
Witz
Fitz
John
Tillman
Chicago
Massachusetts
Gerald
Tereby
Itzgerald
Ramsdell
Lynn
John H. Sullivan
Coughlin
Committee On
Nomination of Mr. Doherty for Chairman Gains Applause
William H. Baker of Newton nominated Philip J. Doherty for temporary chairman. In the ensuing remarks Doherty referenced the Chicago platform and George Fred Ham s amid loud applause as he received cheers.
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Philip J. Doherty
William H. Baker
Newton
Eule
Chicago
George Fred
Mr. Kerty
Massachusetts Democrats debate Chicago platform remarks
Mr Drinkwater introduces an amendment to submit a list of names and expresses gratitude to Mr Williams. He recalls Chicago incidents, criticizes the Democratic stance in Massachusetts, and cites Senator Tillman as maligning the people of the Bay State while acknowledging prior questions about the party’s response.
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Massachusetts
Pease
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Ena
Chiipa
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United States
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van Buren
Harrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Filmore
Pearce
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Johnson
New England
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Rhode Island
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Andrews
Adams
Hazleton
Penn
Maine
Court OF Chancery
Congress
Democratic
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Chica
Chicago
Tillman
South Carolina
Old Bay State
Democratic Party Convention Deliberates on State Central Committee Slate
Delegates hear Fitzgerald urge ratification of platform and present a slate of names for the state central committee. The list includes Hugh McLean in the First District, J Arthur Waibwright, Daniel F. Rourke, Charles D. Lewis, and others from Worcester to Danvers with Boston and Lowell represented. A reader supports the slate while Drinkwater moves an amendment as the convention proceeds.
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State Central Committee
Chicago
Fitzgerald Addresses Massachusetts Democrats on Platform
On the floor the Hon John F Fitzgerald the only New England congressman appears on the platform to the applause and delivers a speech praising the Massachusetts Democratic platform and criticizing Drinkwater and Cusack while urging adherence to the state committee’s recommended list of credentials and ticket selections.
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John F. Fitzgerald
New England
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Drinkwater
Cusack
Democratic State Committee
Massachusetts Democratic Convention Uproar Over Seating Fight
Delegates erupt in a Boston convention hall as a dispute over seating and loyalty tests creates chaos. An intense exchange centers on Senator Tillman and alleged funds, with chair rulings, interruptions, and warnings as Fitzgerald presses a controversial line of argument amid shouting and crowd noise.
New State Committee Members Elected At Large
The State Committee at large was elected with members including Robert T. Paine Jr of Boston C D Lewis Framingham James E Hayes Boston John H Mack North Adams C P McNabb Waltham Harry Lloyd Boston James Donohue Lawrence First District Christopher T Callahan Holyoke Second Charles J Bellamy Springfield Third D F Rourke Worcester Fourth H J Jaquith Wellesley Fifth James F Owens Lowell Sixth Thomas F Donnegan Saldpm Seventh P J Doherty Charlestown Eighth John H Ponce Cambridge Ninth P J Daly Boston Tenth William S McNary Boston Eleventh W H Baker Newton Twelfth A C Drinkwater Braintree Thirteenth Charles C Payne Hyannis.
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Hugh McLean
Halyoke
J. Arthur Waibwright
Arthampton
Daniel F. Rourke
Worcester
Charles D. Lewis
South Framingham
Frank J. Simons
Lowell
E. B. Sherman
Haverhill
T. M. Walsh
Lynn
John H. O'Neil
Somerville
James KE. Hayes
Boston
Charlies I. Quirk
William H. Baker
Newton
A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
L. D. French
Sandwich
Frank J. Curran
Woburn
Edward J. Doney
Berton
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Dpenevan
Lawrence
Frank Joy
Greenfield
John B. O’donnell
Northampton
Harry Lloyd
D. N. Crowley
Danvers
Fitzgerald
Robert T. Paine, JR
C. D. Lewis
Framingham
James E. Hayes
John H. Mack
North Adams
C. P. M’nabb
Waltham
James Donohue
Christopher T. Callahan
Holyoke
Charles J. Bellamy
Springfield
D. F. Rourke
H. J. Jaquith
Wellesley
James F. Owens
Thomas F. Donnegan
Saldpm
P. J. Doherty
Charlestown
John H. Ponce
Cambridge
P. J. Daly
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Pandemonium at Democratic convention as gavel fails
The scene erupts with shouting and partisan clash as Chairman Doherty and Congressman Fitzgerald clash over procedure and remarks. Cries of approval and calls for order echo while a disruptive attendee resists restraint and a policeman is summoned.
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Congressman Fitzgerald
Drinkwater
Doherty
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