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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1897
Page
5
In a heated Massachusetts Democratic convention, Fitzgerald dominates the floor amid chants and clashes as delegates clash over the Chicago platform. Williams appeals for order and unity while presenting a substitute list led by Drinkwater, urging loyalty to the party’s reformist line and opposing Fitzgerald’s stance.
Congressman Fitzger eld defends Democratic aims at the convention praising William E. Russell and urging honest work for the party. He denies disloyalty to the Chicago platform and condemns taxed raw material while urging support for a trusted governor candidate.
A heated session features speakers arguing for Democratic rule in selecting the state central committee. Calls arise to let delegates from congressional districts choose delegates and to avoid outside nomination. Interjections, applause, and interruptions mark the contentious exchange as one speaker claims a party figure offered a place on the committee.
Laughter filled the chamber as renewed zeal surfaced and Mr. Doherty pounded the desk with his gavel while the Hon. oon H. Sullivan subsided having had to say.
The convention adopted a substitute amid stormy scenes as 428 voted yes to 166 no. John W. Coughlin pressed for debate but was cut off by the previous question. Doherty remained firm while Drinkwater's amendment carried and George Fred Williams led the victory at 2:15 p.m.
In Boston, Senator Sullivan defends his long service to Massachusetts Democrats and denounces claims against his loyalty as the party debates credentials and the state committee slate. He urges unity, cites past campaigns for Williams, and criticizes opposition factions amid a tense convention session.
In a contentious scene, a Massachusetts Democrat faced audience reactions as an order was made and Conslin spoke, urging better treatment from delegates. Applause and hisses followed before Rice took the chair and delivered his address amid crowd reaction and demonstrations.
Hon John L Rice delivers a sweeping denunciation of concentrated wealth and corporate influence. He condemns tariffs, income tax repeal, monopolies, and labor suppression, cites Massachusetts abuses, courts, and 19th century policy shifts, and urges unity to defend democracy and free coinage. The speech also critiques universities and calls for vigilance against plutocratic control.
The Massachusetts Democratic convention nominates George Fred Williams of Dedham for governor. Downing praises Williams and his leadership in unifying the party, while John H. Mack seconds the motion and the band plays as Williams accepts the nomination.
UE Thomas A. Watson, about 42, of East Braintree, a yacht builder and yachting supplies manufacturer, has resided there fourteen years. He leans Populist, then joined the Democracy after the Chicago convention. He supports schools and the poor, is an able speaker, and is father of three.
Charles D Nash of Whitman a Civil War veteran born in Abington in 1843 enlisted in the Thirty eighth Massachusetts Regiment serving in Carolina and Mississippi and at Cedar Creek. A drug businessman in Fitchburg and South Abington later Whitman Nash led Grand Army posts and at times aligned with Democrats and Populists. The note also mentions John A O Keefe a Lynn lawyer and other local political figures with mixed fortunes and a Fitchburg New York excursion sale update.
A meeting closed with applause as the dignified chairman was thanked for his handling of the convention. The band played the Marseillaise briefly, the vote passed with a small minority opposing vociferously, while the majority praised the decision.
Robert Treat Paine Jr chaired the committee on resolutions which adopted the platform unanimously. Mr Crowley of Danvers moved nominating State officers with five minute speeches, carried unanimously. Downing nominated George Fred Williams for Governor and delivered his address.
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