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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1904
Page
5
Democratic caucuses across Massachusetts produced strong Olney momentum for the State convention with about 800 of 1025 delegates, while Hearst and Williams contested several districts. In Lowell and Boston, battles over caucus fairness and floor contest threats emerged, and Western Massachusetts largely backed Olney.
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In Everett on April 12 Hearst supporters filed delegates in every ward while Olney delegates entered Ward 2. Olney rallied later winning Ward 1 with Stickers and both congressional delegates in Ward 6. In a 164 vote city, Hearst earns three state delegates and Olney two, with a Ward 6 tie. Hearst and Olney each had seven votes. Hearst took five congressional delegates to Olney's one.
About 100 men gathered at Spelman Hall Ward 13 to hear the ballot result. After the decision the crowd spilled into the street with loud cheers as polls stayed open from 7 until 9 50. Hearst supporters wore white ribbon badges with his name in blue.
In Ward 23 the regular voters faced a scare when a sticker ticket appeared at the last moment. Of 285 votes cast only 24 supported the stickers and among the delegates chosen just one, John A. Coulthurst, is a Hearst backer. The remaining delegates go to the convention unpledged.
Police last night recovered real gold nuggets from the pockets of Bill Freeman who claimed Klondike departure. Freeman, shouting at a lamp post on Dover and Washington streets, was jailed on intoxication charges after Patrolman Dennessey observed him throwing small objects that appeared to be nuggets.
Melrose Universalist parish votes to extend a call to the Rev. C. H. Perkins of New Bedford to become pastor of the church. The action was taken at a parish meeting held tonight.
Hearst supporters in Massachusetts and New England offered no interviews on last night’s caucus results. George Ired Williams participated in Dedham but could not be reached for a statement, while George R. McFarlane declined to discuss the situation saying it was too early.
Edward F. McSweeney reports returns show country towns favor Olney delegates by over 90 percent and Boston’s votes nearly solid for Olney, with Worcester and Fitchburg as notable exceptions. Hearst backing is strong in cities, exploiting factional rifts, while many delegates remain uninstructed but pro Olney.
The state reports an overwhelming majority for Olney. With 1026 counted, about 800 Olney supporters are elected, leaving near 200 for Hearst. Charles S. Hamlin, head of the Olney League, declares the result gratifying and loyal to Massachusetts' distinguished citizen.
In Boston Hearst forces faced stiff resistance across wards with Olney supporters mounting strong campaigns. Ward 5 saw Harrington and Hurley defeated, East Boston tipped Olney, South Boston wards 13 and 14 shifted to Olney, Ward 17 rejected Hearst leadership, and West Roxbury's Ward 23 drifted away with malcontents joining Hearst. Back Bay battles, Ward 12 uncertainty, Ward 25 victory for John H. Lee, and other wards show Olney momentum.
A lively Democratic State convention is anticipated with Hearst supporters using obstructive tactics to contest seats and push the unit rule. The Olney faction plans to control with Captain John J. Mlaherty as chair and a 10 minute debate limit, while Williams and allies seek to block these moves.
April 12 Olney forces in Worcester county gathered in 41 towns and Fitchburg, winning 44 of 69 delegates. Worcester city caucus boosted Hearst with 29 of 33 delegates in one of the heaviest city votes. County totals show Hearst 54 and Olney 48 for state delegates, with Hearst leading Olney 3 to 24 in the third district congressional delegates, two towns remaining.
In Chelsea Democrats backed Hearst delegates with large turnout in Wards 1 and 4. In Wards 2 and 5 Olney supporters bolted, claiming illegal caucuses and holding separate meetings. Hearst faction says check lists were used. Olney disputes. The dispute to be settled at the convention.
President W. T. A. Fitzgerald says the Democratic city committee is very well pleased with the caucus results after leaving Olney headquarters at the Bellevue. He states the outcome is exactly what was expected.
Eight delegates were elected in favor of William R Hearst at the Somerville caucus last night while six others remained unpledged.
The Times dispatch from Niu Echwang dated April 11 reports Russian forces sunk a junk with five men aboard after a pilot’s date was mistaken for Japanese fleet lights. Three people were killed and seven wounded in another junk. The native population is panic stricken and fleeing the town.
Label committee of Cigarmakers' Union 97 votes to distribute 50000 blue label souvenirs during August G A R encampment in the city. The vadge shaped token will feature red white and blue colors. New England conference promotes blue label advertising. Boston Central Labor Union executive committee to meet Thursday night on important matters. Electrical Workers' Union 104 reports linemen organization expanding in Massachusetts with vigor across Worcester Springfield and Pittsfield. A firework smoke is set for Appleton Wall 9 Appleton Street on Tuesday April 26 inviting non union and union members. Marble Slate and Soapstone Workers' Union forms wage and condition talks for next year. Shirt and Cloak Makers' Union 26 plans production of The Sewing Girl at Hub Theatre to raise union label funds. Banquet for International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union delegates to Paine Memorial building first week of June agreed. Railroad Machinists' Lodge 567 endorses Boot and Shoe Workers' Union label.
Mrs Sarah Gaffney, a young American matron, reports being attacked by five Greeks who forced her into a room at 159 Harrison avenue late last night. Patrolman Anderson and Reserve Officer McCready heard her screams two blocks away but found no initial assailants. She later identified three men, John Yordan 25 Nicholas Ross 20 and James Patas 21, as participants.
Mrs. Mary Pointer of Cambridge told Judge Sheldon in her divorce suit that Bartholomew Pointer threatened to kill her with a knife and often assaulted her when drunk. A neighbor said she sought shelter in his home and Pointer threatened to kill her. case adjourned for advisory today.
The Beaucaire Whist Club hosted its third annual dancing party at Catholic Union Hall last evening. The younger sets from Dorchester Roxbury South Boston Jamaica Plain and Neponset were well represented with numerous ladies acting as aids including Gertrude Trainor Helen Daley Anna Lyons Anna Kelly Nora ONeill Katherine Hurley Winifred Phillips Etta Trainor Bessie Sullivan and many others in attendance.
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