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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
9
Ex governor Walsh rejects a Senate bid and declares Fitzgerald a danger to Massachusetts. O Connell reports Fitzgerald’s alleged misrepresentations, Walsh’s endorsed stance, and Irish-American bloc resentment amid Democratic tensions and Governor McCall’s patronage issues.
Ex mayor John F Fitzgerald announces his candidacy for the Senate and follows up with speeches in Pemberton and Gloucester. Friends mobilize to back his bid as campaigns begin.
Ex mayor Fitzgerald moves quickly toward nomination without waiting for primaries. Personal friends rally as he begins a platform campaign with a daytime speech to the Furniture Men's Association at Pemberton Inn and an evening address in Gloucester to a large local meeting.
Ex Governor Eugene N Foss seeks Democratic backing to challenge Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. A key party leader urged him to back Wilson and donate to the national headquarters, warning that Foss would be crushed in the primaries if he pursued an independent path.
Whitfield Tuck of Winchester urges Governor McCall to convene an extra legislative session in August 1916 to provide for the dependents of Massachusetts soldiers at the front. He argues charity should not be needed and calls for immediate action.
A light feature in the fendex Post parodies allied clerks from France and Britain in a playful drive by drawing. the piece showcases linguistic humor and quick quips from both sides of the channel.
Two Charlestown boys were arrested after allegedly stealing $1850 from a car in Charlestown Sunday night. Police say they admitted lighting cigarettes with $5 bills and paying $5 for a hot dog at beach resorts, returning with no change.
Four boys aged 14 to 16 faced a juvenile court hearing after about $1850 in cash and goods were stolen from a car. Over $1000 was recovered by Sergeant Magner, portions found in a cellar and other places. Edward Walsh was held on $300 bail, the others on $500 each. A 13-year-old allegedly took the bag, and a 17-year-old suspect aided the crime. The case, linked to a Texas‑bound suspect, is investigated by Patrolman Allen and officers Fox and Shea.
Michael George of 189 Marion Street East Boston is at City Hospital with a fractured skull after falling from the running board of an automobile yesterday at Kittredge Street and Glendower Road West Roxbury.
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