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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
5
A broad array of Boston business figures urge Governor Douglas to accept renomination. They praise his administration as pro business and conservative, highlight reciprocity with Canada, and argue his candidacy could lead Massachusetts as a tariff reform leader.
Editorial excerpts urge Governor Douglas to run again, arguing his re election would signal Massachusetts and New England will not sacrifice their interests to Washington. A chorus of business leaders from Boston and surrounding areas pledge support, calling him the right man for the state and reciprocity policies.
A group of business and civic leaders, including John Laughlin T J Donoughue John F Noonan Albery C Haley and Martin E Touhey discuss Governor Douglas. They praise his administration and reciprocity stance urging renomination and continued service at Beacon Hill.
A group of Massachusetts professionals including William Booth George Green A W Dows George Foster Agent Connell F Pearson J A Weinbreck Frank Dow James Kelley Matthew Stein praise Governor Douglas. They call for his re election citing efficiency, business leadership and potential for continued state prosperity.
Local quotes express belief that Douglas should seek another term as governor. Supporters including J A Mason and D B Needham say he is a good man and desirable as a candidate. others like Clapp and Thorndike urge the party to induce him to consent to another run.
Marcus M Merritt Albert L Morse George W Clark and P S Reedy voice support for Governor Douglas. They praise his governance saying he has run the state like a business and should seek another term. Republicans and Democrats agree he is a strong standard bearer.
Citizens and leaders endorse Governor Douglas for another term. George W. Fowle Richard Cochran John Keen E A Griffin Richard English M S Marliam J W Silver laud his clean, forceful administration and trustworthiness. They predict easy renomination and re election based on his record.
Multiple figures including E H Moulton R A Splain Charles S Goodwin Daniel E Maguire and James J O Connell praise Governor Douglas as a strong safe and ideal choice for another term. They describe his administration as excellent and demand he run.
A group of Massachusetts business figures express strong support for Governor Douglas. Signatories including PHLIP KOEN, W. A. FLAHERTY, JOHN F. ELKINS, JOHN J. M CARTY, P. H. RAFFERTY, and others insist business interests require his continued leadership. The voices cite state economic needs and assert that business will suffer if he refuses to run again.
James O Connell says Governor Douglas is a level headed businessman and a large Massachusetts manufacturer whose knowledge benefits the welfare of workers. Daniel M Kenzie states satisfaction with the governor's administration and support for a potential nomination.
Advertisements promise refunds from druggists if Arnold's Balsam does not cure bowel complaints. The claim appears in a commercial notice urging buyers to try the remedy with money-back assurance.
A string of Democratic and Republican residents including John York Louis M La ug hlin A Laing D J Mahon crett Patrick M avenney E C Nolland and F L Fletcher expressed support for Governor Douglas running again and endorsed reciprocity in trade as a policy. Several mixed views arose from small business owners and tradespeople advocating re election and reciprocity.
A series of statements from business leaders and professionals urges Governor Douglas to reconsider not running again. Douglas is praised as a capable leader and a strong presence in the state, with optimism about broad support if he campaigns again.
A series of local statements praise Governor Douglas for renomination as the best choice for Massachusetts. Support comes from Edward J. Murphy N D Winter Major W C Hayes and Samuel D Sherwood who urge his continued leadership citing honesty industrial benefits and proven governorship.
Citizens discuss Governor Douglas potential bid for re election. W A Lytle says he should run and would win bigger. Henry Pratt praises administration. W W Johnson and John A Thayer express conditional support while noting independents could back any Democratic candidate.
Quotes from C. J. Corcoran W J Graham Otto Mueller Edward L Arundel Edward J Murphy Maurice A Murphy favor Governor Douglas as the best Democratic choice for the year. They call for Douglas to run again and lead the party to victory, noting his record and potential.
New Bedford businessman John Y. Fuller, a Republican, says a business man should lead the state and would gladly vote for Governor Douglas again, praising his safe stewardship and leadership.
A local reader praises Governor Plummer as a strong candidate to run again while criticising protective tariffs and urging free trade. F D Cushman supports renewal but cites lumber price rises and tariff policies as harming construction and rents. TY Kennedy, an auctioneer, echoes GOP concerns over reciprocity and protectionism.
Letters from business leaders and officials urge Governor Douglas to accept the nomination and seek reelection. Supporters praise his businesslike administration, broad cross party appeal, and strong statewide following. Some acknowledge his potential to beat opponents and advance state interests.
Letters from F R S Mildon E F Brown George H Spalding Thomas P Hurley and others praise Governor Douglas citing the Boston Post editorial as proof he can win on the presented issues. They stress Douglas has served the state well and should secure election this fall.
Rufus A. Soule former Senate president and manufacturer commends Governor Douglas for an excellent executive. He notes some men in the state advocate reciprocity but are only sham. Soule identifies as a Republican.
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