03 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
1
The letters of acceptance for General Collins and Mayor Hart were distributed last evening. Hart defends his two year record while Collins attacks Hart’s policies and pledges broad reforms if elected.
Arthur W. Joslin, facing indictment for alleged Ward 21 caucus fraud, detailed how repeaters work to steal ballots, have them marked outside, and return clean ballots for payment. He explained the Ruggles Street operations, the staged stair access, and how defendants allegedly aided the scheme. He testified to cooperate for leniency as prosecutors build their case while defense cross examines and counters his account.
The Board of Health warns rapid smallpox spread and orders vaccination for all employees in Boston’s business houses. It notes tetanus fear is unfounded and promotes Anti-Bacteria Powder as preventive after vaccination, selling at 50 cents per box through B. O. & G. Wilson of 14 Milk St., Boston.
Miss Margaret Kelly, daughter of Edward Kelly, marries Frank Gould at her East Thirty-second Street home. She becomes Protestant, no wedding party, simple ceremony by Rev. Dr. Greer. Attendants include her mother and sister Eugenia. witnesses include Edwin and Helen Gould. She is about 18, heiress with income 50 000 to 60 000 annually, fortune over 1.5 million.
In a forceful letter Collins urges the Boston mayor to remove failing department heads rather than accepting resignations. He criticizes rising taxes, warns of hidden debt, calls for harbor improvements and a new thoroughfare, stresses school needs, and demands honest bidding and strict civil service enforcement.
Hart outlines a two year record open to the public and contrasts business administration with rival methods. He pledges continued financial reform, reduced loans for enduring projects, depoliticizing schools, improving harbors and waterfronts, widening streets, five cent fares for street cars and steam roads, civil service compliance, and a referendum on subways and large public works.
Boston November 30 1901 Collins writes to Josiah Quincy and city convention officers accepting the mayoral nomination. He pledges to uphold law in spirit and letter, emphasize high public duty and efficient city management, and asserts the mayor’s duty to enforce laws and oversee departments with accountability. He notes the expanded powers and responsibilities of the mayor under the amended city charter and signals resolve to remove any subordinate who fails to perform. Continued on page 8.
Boston December 2 1901 Hart writes to M O Adams and F P Boston accepting the seventh nomination for mayor. He pledges a plain business administration, continued financial reform, and use of current income for current expenses. He notes metropolitan debt above 50 million and vows to define Boston's share and pursue home rule while keeping schools out of party politics.
Mrs. S. H. Roblin of Brookline, chased by a tall colored man, fled into the Second Universalist Church on Columbus Avenue. Edward Austin, arrested after a bold daytime snatch of her handbag, admitted the theft and was captured by Patrolman Connolly near Berkeley Street. the incident drew a large crowd and prompted fears of lynching.
The forecast notes a southern storm moving east from Alabama with rain Tuesday in the middle Atlantic and southern New England, then cooler conditions. Northerly to easterly winds shift Tuesday afternoon, with lingering fair and cold conditions through Wednesday across New England, mid Atlantic, and Ohio Valley.
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