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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1883
Page
3
The article outlines 10 wins and names F. C. Prince as the candidate for Lieutenant Governor. It highlights Colonel Jonas H. French's address and Edward Avery's speech. Hon. P. A. Collins and the Governor's praise of his stewardship follow as part of the nomination acceptance. The text notes the East statistics committee.
The Democratic State Convention convened at Spring Held Wednesday noon with Col Jonas H French presiding. Col J W Coveney read the call and temporary officers were named from the State committee, with N A Plympton of Worcester moving the motion.
A Massachusetts Democratic address praises campaign gains and contrasts party principles with Republicans. It accuses the GOP of empty principles, civil service spoils, excessive taxation, and opposition to labor reforms while lauding Democratic momentum nationwide and at the state level.
The speaker denounces Republican attacks on Massachusetts and its governor, defending reform efforts in prisons, insurance, and public institutions. He accuses the party of personal vituperation and calls for unity to elect leaders who will advance state and national reforms while exposing corruption.
A Massachusetts Democrat argues officials must be held to strict accountability to protect the state’s honor. He attacks the Republican platform for lacking principles, cites civil service reform as misused, and praises the Democratic path of honest, humane governance. He names party leaders and lists State Central Committee members.
The credentials committee reported 825 towns and 21 cities represented by 1597 delegates amid hearty applause. Edward Avery named permanent chairman with J W Coveney as permanent secretary. Morse Levy Huggett named to invite Mr. Avery to preside. Avery was introduced by Colonel French before speaking.
A Massachusetts Democratic convention hears Hon P A Collins speak for support of Benjamin Butler of Lowell for governor. He praises the party, condemns corruption, and urges nominating Butler by acclamation with strong applause from delegates. Senator William A Simmons of Boston seconds the motion.
Hon W A Simmons argues against Mr Robinsons election, defending General Butler. He attacks Republican leadership, praises Butlers wartime service in New Orleans and Boston, and cites Thaddeus Stevens, urging labor rights support and ballot power in Massachusetts.
The convention backed Benjamin F. Butler as the gubernatorial nominee, praising his defense of democracy and equal rights. Gargan recalled Massachusetts’ past dishonors and urged unity, noting Butler’s long stand for the commonwealth and the nation.
Governor Butler addresses a reform convention, recounting his stewardship, vetoes, prison and insurance department actions, and investigations into Tewksbury and temperance issues. He criticizes legislative delays, praises a loyal council, and urges electing legislators who back prudent administrations.
The article extols a distinguished figure, praising his genius, scholarship, and democratic ideals. It predicts future generations will regard him as the embodiment of love for the Commonwealth and democracy, amid vociferous applause and cheers.
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