Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-10
FIGHT WILL Be HOT.
Massachusetts, Politicians Anticipate a Very
Close Contest This Fall.

BOSTON, Oct. o-The headquarters Of
both political parties in this city present
an unusual scene of activity, considering
that the nominations have just been made.
Republicans say that their ticket is sure
of success, while the Democrats appear
equally confident concerning their candi-
dates. The indications are that tho cam
paign will he "a holly contested one, and
both sides are drawing on their orators
for duty from now until election day.
The most surprising result of the con-
veption was the selection OF Colonel
Henry NJ. Phillips Of Springfield for treas
urer.
When the treasurership vote was de
clared, Hon. f. r. Goulding OF Worcester
in a generous speech moved that knowl-
ton he nominated by acclamation.
During the deliberations OF the conven-
ton District Attorney knowlton OF New
Bedford was In his room at the fremont
House awaiting its result. ile moment
his nomination was made Messrs. San ford
and Hurd, who had charge of his cam
paign, hurried to the hotel to aoprise him
of the happy and unexpected turn affairs
had taken.
Sketch Of the Candidates.
The Republican can dida'e for governor
was born IN England in 1912 and came to
Lowell with his parents in 1850 and is
graduate Of her public schools.
He entered Harvard college, but did not
complete the course, owing TO the Illness
VI his father. Taught school in 1862 and
'63. In the latter part of '63 and during
u hp xtynu Mt art< <f 10
missary department at Newborn, n. G..
Owing to sickness he was obliged to re-
turn home, ard the next year, 1865. he was
admitted to the bar. Was member Of
the Lowell common council in 1868 o, and
member of the school committee in 1871.
He stumped the state for Horace Greeley,
Democratic nominee for president, in 1872.
but returned to the Republican party In
1873. and in 1880 was elected mayor Of
Lowell.
The next year. as candidate for sena-
tor, he was defeated by Hon. Jeremiah
Crowley. He was elected mem Der Of the
legislature in 1885, but defeated for re-
election. He was elected a member OF the
fifty-first congress, but defeated for re-
election by the Hon. Moses T. Stevens.
LIEuTEsAsT GOVERNOR woIcoTT.
Roger Wolcott was born in Boston.
July 10, 1s47, being lineal descendant Of
Oliver Wolcott, one Of the signers Of the
Declaration of Independence. He gradu-
atsd from Harvard university in the class
of 1870, being class orator. He was a
member OK the Boston common council In
ls77-7s-79. and Of the house Of representa-
tives In lSs2S3s4, serving on the commit
Tees on libraries, labor and public eharita-
raf INT AID
standing house COMMITTEES on elections.
lie was the first president Of the RepubIi-
can club Of Massachusetts,, Is an oyerseer
af Harvard university and a trustee Of the
Massachusetts general hospital. He was
elected to his present Office in Isx, over
James u. Carroll. He Is a man Of cam.
handing presence. and noted for his good
looks.
SECRETARY OF STATE oLIg.
William Milo DIN OF Boston, candidate
ior fourth term a. secretary, WAS born in
Warrenton, Ga, Sept IS, 1886. of New
England parentage. His parents re.
moved TO Massachusetts in 1850. Mr.. DIN
Is graduate Of the public schools and a |
journalist by profession, having served for
IA years on the staff of the Boston Adyer.
tiser as reporter editor and Washington
correspondent. When very young he en-. |
listed in the Thirty-sixth Msssachuse,ta
volunteers and served through the war |
He was private and military secretary N |
Governor Talbot Ia 1879, aud was rea,. |
pointed By Governor Long In 80. 'sl And |
~. He has also been private secretary 10 |
Collector Worthington, Senator Dawes
and Collector Beale. and also lieutenant.
colonel and assistant adjutant-general OF |
the First brigade, NV. VI.
cASDrDATE FOR TREASURER
Henry ". Phillips Of Springfield was
born at Athol. Mass, Aug. ii, 1876.
ne was educated In the common schools
OF Athol and Fitchburg, at Deerfield
academy. and at the Military academy a. |
Norwich VI He enlisted In the army =. |
the age OF 10. and served throughout, the
war.
He was member OF the Springfield
city council for two years Representa-
tive TO General Court 10 1880 and Issf.
mayor Of Springfield, 1888 s. and 1855. and
member OF state senate 1876 and 1851.
Ar: Phillips Is member Of the G. A. X
and Loyal Legion.
>. ne Il the president and treasurer Of the
Philips Manufacturing company.
yoE AUDITOR.
John White kimball Of FitchbuYg IL 4
native Of Fifcbburg and graduate Of IL
lnoiic schools. He was born on Feb. n. Il
80 General kimba!. served throughout
the war, attaining the rank Of brevef
oFigadier general United States Volunteers
SINCE the war he has been colonel Tenth I
regiment, N. v. ~. Was member Of tbe |!
house o. representative In 1854 G5-72 snd II
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