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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
5
Judge Luce reports on the death of Mary Manning at the Massachusetts School for Feeble Minded after she was drowned in a tub by two patients aged 13 and 15. The girls, claiming a ducking, confessed they did not intend to harm her and were described as mischievous and utterly irresponsible.
In Marlboro on August 30 a cow owned by George E. Walker was found stuck in a muddy brook. David J. Forrest spotted the animal, prompting Walker to hitch a horse and drag the cow free. The animal survived but suffered hunger and exposure.
The piece describes Councillor Rawson pressuring Governor Douglas to reverse his stance on renomination, aided by Secretary Buchanan and fellow Republicans. Douglas reiterates he will not seek the nomination, citing family health. The luncheon scene and subsequent reactions spur discussions of new candidates for first and second roles.
Congressman John R. Thayer reacts to a statement attributed to Governor Douglas that he will not seek the Democratic nomination. Thayer questions the accuracy of the report and notes Douglas’s council members are mostly Republicans. He says the move removes Douglas from future consideration and suspects Douglas could have won re election by a large margin.
Acting Chairman Josiah Quincy of the Democratic State committee stated in icy calm that Governor Douglas would not reconsider a renomination. He dictated that the party must now seek another candidate, accepting the governor’s decision as final.
Acting Chairman Josiah Quincy signals a shift after Governor Douglas veto, opening a crowded field. Ex Mayor John H. H. McNamee leads a list that includes General Miles Colonel Pope Miles and Gaston supporters with Mayor Collins also discussed. Frank K. Foster is noted as a leading second spot candidate amid reciprocity concerns.
Representative Walter A. Webster from Ward 22 returns from abroad convinced women deserve broader city suffrage. He proposes a bill for qualified women in Boston city affairs and may introduce it next session.
Democratic candidates across wards bid for House seats amid push over Gas ton Shaw bill and railroad measures. Notables include Ward 8 incumbent Martin Lomasney and Ward 20 hopeful Harry Atwood with ex congressmen Mc Ettrick and others seeking nominations and possible back to back contests.
Former Councilman and deputy sealer of weights and measures John L Donovan attacks the Ward 7 Democratic machine led by W. T. A. Fitzgerald and asks voters to return him to the House. He offers to engage in joint debate despite machine opposition.
The second annual grand embroidery and needlework show at the Gilchrist Company store on Washington Street draws daily crowds. Prizes were awarded to entries in the contest run from February 1 to August 26 with Miss Helen Hobbs providing daily free instruction.
A historical health ad explains constipation as lazy bowel muscles and promotes Cascarets from Sterling Remedy Co. It emphasizes exercise as natural help, criticizes laxatives, and claims Cascarets mimic walking by stimulating bowel movement. The note markets a ten cent bottle and a free booklet.
Andrew M. Dorr was confirmed as savings banks commissioner by the Governor's council. Congressman William S. McNary and John F. Fitzgerald were at odds publicly, yet McNary privately urged Dorr to run. Dorr will qualify to begin work next week.
In Boston the two well known figures Jerry Watson and Jerry Hourin announce bids for House nominations. Watson advocates municipal ownership for all public utilities and Hourin, a former Ward 22 councilman, is noted for pro labor positions during his council years.
Local notice announces Jacob Turplin of 103 Gainsboro Street seeking the Republican nomination for State Senator in the Fifth Suffolk district Wards 10 12 and 18 He campaigns on 80 cent gas and municipal ownership of gas plants.
Holmes advises John Openshaw to act immediately after receiving a chilling note linked to the K K K and a plan to place papers on a sundial. The detective urges putting a torn diary page and remaining papers in a brass box, then leaving it on the sundial to expose the conspiracy while ensuring the young man’s safety. The warning is stark and the danger imminent.
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