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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1883
Page
5
The meeting saw sharp doubts about Walker's fate with Republicans split. A few council members defend him, while others dispute the claim of support. Supporters credit vigorous pleas by Walker's colored friends as turning votes he secured from Republicans.
The piece criticizes the Republican State Committee and Hobart over the Tewksbury pamphlet incident. It notes internal blame, Democratic counteractions led by Plympton, and editorials from the Springfield Republican and Worcester papers condemning Hobart. It praises Governor Butler and praises shifts in Southern Democrats toward Butler.
Ex collector Alanson W Beard spoke at Memorial Hall as a Republican anti Butler event but attendance was sparse. Most listeners were Democrats and many prominent citizens stayed away. Beard attacked Simmons and Butler critics and likened board appointments to disreputable acts. Reports note a bottle of phosphate passed to reporters as nerves steadied.
A letter from JOHN E. STEPHENSON of Cambridge urges Massachusetts voters to back Governor Butler and oppose the Republican council, arguing Walker should have been confirmed as Charlestown judge. He states colored men owe support to Butler, who he says has been a friend, and calls for enlistment of every colored voter to re elect Butler and back councilmen who will honor their rights. He signs off as a Republican who worked for the party and now advises unity for race interests.
The German daily Amerika lauds General Butler praising his political comeback and renomination by Democrats and Greenback party. It notes his popularity, energetic administration in Massachusetts, and vow to protect the innocent, citing his battles against prejudice and support for Catholic Sisters of Charity.
The Outlook not the Moat Encouraging says the Republican canvass in many towns reports gains for Butler’s supporters in places, yet admits losses elsewhere. Campaign insiders warn victories may be exaggerated and doubt Robinson’s sure election, citing cautious optimism and bluffing among Democrats.
A Republican reader endorses Butler for governor and denounces Republican managers for whitewashing the Marshes. He recalls a Tewksbury officer relative and claims foundlings show signs of drugging. He accuses party papers of defending witnesses and criticizes the Legislature and State Committee for shielding the Marshes, pledging to vote Butler in November.
At a Hanover Street meeting the Massachusetts Women’s Christian Prohibitory League adopted a resolution denouncing Mary A. Livermore’s reported remark on George D. Robinson’s Republican nomination as false. The group urged the MWC T U to rebuke their president and align with God’s law. An afternoon conference free to all followed.
The Nashville World notes Harvard refuses LL D for Butler yet he wins Democratic nomination in Massachusetts with Greenback and Democratic backing. Republicans attack him and shield alleged rascality while Butler vows continued exposure and reform. Campaign promises vigor and lively public interest ahead.
Indications from across the state point to Governor Butler's re election. The piece argues that Butler would best subserve the Commonwealth by another term and cites his reform efforts despite corruption claims. It praises his zeal and acknowledges some administrative success while noting limited time for full reform.
Worcester Gazette notes Hobart writes on executive committee note paper to circulate the illustrated Tewksbury pamphlet as a Republican campaign document. The piece mocks his slang filled appeal and implies a trap for those of ordinary perspicacity, contrasting with old party lines and ambiguous stance on liquor and licensing.
A Republican statement claims the Democratic City Committee chair brought about seventy five men to City Hall to be assessed, but the men were all Somerville citizens and eligible voters. The piece defends laboring men against a “suspicious and hang dog air” charge and notes Senator Bruce was not recognized by party elites.
Marblehead resident Michael Rafferty recounts brutal conditions at Tewksbury almshouse hospital. He describes a steward stomping a patient, rough handling of the sick, and repeated abuse including beatings, starvation of bread, and careless treatment of dying inmates. Rafferty says the governor's accusations were borne out by testimony and urges reform.
The week ending October 6 shows more live cattle and less dressed beef exported from the port. Liverpool and Glasgow markets struggle with heavy cattle receipts and weak prices, while sheep demand stays steady and prices rise. Freight costs and insurance premiums squeeze shipper margins despite nine months of high values attributed to home-fed cattle shortages and foot and mouth disease impacts.
Milwaukee October 5 Colvin a Waukesha man who says his wife married him in error for his twin brother brings suit against Damel Newhall a prominent Waukesha citizen seeking $5000 for alleged alienation of his wife's affections.
In New Orleans Times-Democrat recollections, a listener recalls Beecher's church rally with Maynard and Brownlow, describing a packed crowd, stirring singing to John Brown's Body, wild chants against Jeff Davis, and Brownlow's powerful return to the platform.
Reports from New York detail Jay Gould backing a major resort at Burns Point near Milford Connecticut. Plans include a large hotel modeled on Elberon with numerous cottages and inland lake, plus extensive landscaping funded by Gould and associates. A prominent group including Commodore T. J. Walls and Dr. Thomas H. Paley participate, with others from Birmingham and New York involved.
Chicago is to host Sergeant H Bates at City Hall at 10 am as he promotes fraternal ties between the North and South. His 14 year old son Frank will carry the national flag one foot from Chicago to Savannah and unfurl it at City Hall October 8 before marching toward Atlanta and beyond.
On Long Island Far Rockaway reports widespread diphtheria in nearly every house with cases extending to Lawrence and Westville where scarlet fever also appears. Deaths since Sunday total six as city residents flee cottages early.
The quiet week ends with steady money market sentiment as banks hold ample funds yet remain conservative on outside paper. Rates on good mercantile paper hover around 6 1 2 percent. call loans near 2 1 2 percent. country banks discount around 6 2 4 percent. exchange and Wall Street money steady. Bank of England discount at 3 percent.
Moderate business in securities with generally strong prices. Long dates steady, 3 per cents weaker. Closing bids show 4 per cent up Ym, 3s down 1 per cent, 4 40s unchanged. Folger may propose 2 per cent government bond for conversion of 4 per cent holdings. Prices of stocks and bonds at 3 P M from Evans & Doane, brokers.
The Boston Globe lists market conditions with steady demand and price ranges for butter from Northern Daily and Vermont and New York dairy products. It notes coal, coffee, and drugs chapters with steady or mixed trends, and reports eggs and mackerel prices amid cautious retail activity and supplier activity.
Weekly livestock totals for Brighton and Watertown ending October 5, 1883 show Western cattle 2820 Eastern 42 Northern 632 total 3514. Sheep and lambs total 12099 with Western 3450 Northern 7659 Eastern 7. swine 10560. veals 461. horses 216. Prices for beef cattle per 100 pounds live weight listed by quality. hides, tallow, cow skins, and lamp skins prices appear.
Special correspondence from Gloucester details a robust fishing week with large shipments and high total catches. Codfish and halibut receipts are up versus last September, prices quoted for various species at wholesale, and total week arrivals include mackerel, codfish, and halibut from Grand Banks Western Banks Georges Banks and Greenland.
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