Battle for 12th district seat narrows to three candidates
Election day for Congress from the 12th district looms as James A. Gallivan Democrat James B. Connolly Progressive and Frank Brier Republican vie for the seat once held by Mayor Curley. All claim victory amid party backing but expect a light turnout in a district that leans Democratic and may split the Republican vote.
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Congress
Curley
James A. Gallivan
James B. Connolly
Frank Brier
Conniolly
Brier
Gallivan
Gallivan Keeps Campaign Quiet Amid Palm Sunday Activities
Democratic nominee James A. Gallivan toured district clubs and Hebrew gatherings in the 12th congressional district on Palm Sunday. He denounced the literacy test in the Burnett immigration bill and pledged to back a Wilson veto, while appeals from Governor Walsh and local leaders bolstered his bid.
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James A. Gallivan
Boston
Ward 24
Democratic Club
Neponset Avenue
John H. McCluskey
Ward 14
John J. Murphy
Shawmut Theatre
Blue Hill Avenue
Mr.Gallivan
John F. Fitzgerald
Isaac Harris
Leon Egges
H. Murray Pakulski
Congress
Commonwealth
Gallivan
Wilson
Politician Stump Tour Aims at Canal Toll Exemption
A group of Congress members tours the district to urge support for the candidate and attack professional politicians. They outline key stop times and locations while arguing repeal of the canal tolls exemption would favor railroads by keeping freight costs high and waterways undervalued.
Connolly Seeks Canal Tolls Stand Against Wilson
Progressive candidate James B. Connolly of the 12th District issues a final statement attacking President Wilson over canal tolls and the repeal of tolls exemption. He argues for constitutional oversight of commerce, cites the Baltimore convention pledge, and frames his election as a protest against professional politicians.
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Congress
Canal Zone
South Boston
Dorchester
Roxbury
Baltimore
Washington
Unusual Campaign Praises For Brier in 12th District
Herman Hormel, chairman of the IF. L. Brier campaign committee, cites a rapid growth from 71 to 800 volunteers and reports $1200 raised with most funds spent on postage and meeting logistics. He commends Edward A. Thurston, the Republican State chair, and candidate Frank L. Brier for spirited leadership and broad youthful support shaping the 12th district race.
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IF. L. Brier
Twelfth
Brier
Boston
Bdward
A. Thurston
Fall River
Republican State Committee
Frank L. Brier
Republican Party
Guarantees on Roofing and Written Assurance
The piece warns buyers to seek written guarantees for roofing and to avoid talk only. It stresses only responsible firms offer lasting written guarantees for top quality brands and to ensure the guarantee covers long-term performance.
Dorchester Rally Tour Against Senate Action Planned
The Dorchester campaign committee arranges soap box rallies tonight in Wards 16 20 and 24 led by Charles Sumney Bird and Joseph Walker with 30 volunteers from across the state marching through Washington Winter Tremont Boylston and other streets to South Station then to Dorchester points. They will hold rallies at Andrews Square Uphams Corner Grove Hall and other sites with a long speaker list including Matthew Hale William Odlin Nelson Clark Rudolph Currier Lester Winchenbaugh and Charles E Burbank among others.
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National Capitol
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Massachusetts
Harrison
Mississippi
O'Shaughnessy
Rhode Island
Mitchell
Lonergan
Connecticut
McGillicuddy
Maine
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John F. Fitzgerald
John A. Kelcher
Thomas P. Riley
Joseph A. Dennison
Thomas A. Mullen
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Street
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Dorchester
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Washington
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Connolly
Matthew Hale
William Odlin
Nelson B. Clark
Rudolph W. Currier
Lester P. Winchenbaugh
John Herbert
Earnest FE. Smith
Philip N. Clark
George E. Perin
Henry B. McDowell
H. Houstis Newton
Charles E. Burbank
Lewis Peterson
Joseph Larson
Saverio R. Romano
Jerome Petti
Jacob Lebowich
Frank Hartstone
Russell
A. Wood
Park Street
Peabody Square
Walnut Street
Neponset
Dorchester Railroad
Mattapan Square
Miss Laura B. Harlow Possibly Located by Relatives
Dorchester young woman Miss Laura B. Harlow, missing since earlier reports, may have been found by relatives. Police surveillance at 7% Southern Avenue ended after 8 p.m. and reporters were directed to speak with the family. Miss Annie Harlow declined to comment. Herbert Harlow, the brother, resides nearby.
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Laura B. Harlow
Dorchester
Southern Avenue
Miss Harlow
Annie Harlow
Herbert
Escape in Haverhill Car Crash Spurs Narrow Rescue
Mr and Mrs Willard P Webster of 59 Main Street Haverhill escaped serious injury when a touring car skidded and overturned yesterday. The Websters were thrown to the ground but went home unassisted.
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Willard P.webster
Mainstreet
Haverhill
Motorman Drowned Off Marine Park Identified
The body of the man who drowned at Marine Park Saturday after falling from the pier has been identified as William EB Stock aged 20 of 82 Quincy Street Roxbury. He had worked as a motorman for the Boston Elevated for 18 months.
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William EB. Stock
Quincy Street
Roxbury
The
Boston Elevated
Child Welfare Congress to Meet in Washington
Nine organizations campaigning for the conservation of boys and girls will take part in the Third International Congress on the Welfare of the Child in Washington. The five day gathering begins April 22.
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