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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1905

Page

9

Frothingham Heads Goo Goos Endorsed Mayoral Slate

Good Government Association announces its official slate for mayor street commissioner and board of aldermen. Louis A. Frothingham and William K. Hannan receive endorsements with four of seven aldermen named Republicans. The group notes last year’s nine endorsements caused ballot confusion and cites suspensions pending further investigation into Bromberg.

Good Government Association Lawrence Minot Amund Billings Board of Aldermen Louis A. Frothingham William K. Hannan National Dock Trust Clark Cauley Hennessey Whelton Martin Lomasney Lomasney Frothingham Francis R. Bangs Board of Police Commissioners Tilton S. Bell Charles M. Draper

Fitzgerald preps for rallies as Dorchester Republicans hint support

Democratic mayoral candidate John F. Fitzgerald rested after a reception at the Boston Theatre and spoke to the Mayo Club about Gaelic revival. Campaigners plan large rallies tonight across wards. Some Dorchester Republicans told Fitzgerald backers they’d vote for him over Frothingham, citing his local improvement promises.

John F. Fitzgerald Douglas Hyde Boston Theatre Mayo Club Memorial Building Fitzgerald Dorchester Louis A. Frothingham Frothingham Winthrop Hall United Improvement Associations

Aldermanic Candidate Giblin Delivers Four Ward Speeches

East Boston aldermanic candidate Thomas J. Giblin spoke yesterday in Ward 25 to the Ladies Auxiliary of the A O H at Wells Memorial Hall and the Mayo Club at Paine Memorial Hall. He also addressed the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Roxbury Club in Ward 19.

Thomas J. Giblin Boston Ladies Wells Memorial Hall Mayo Club Paine Memorial Hall Fraternal Order of Eagles Roxbury Club

Socialist Labor plans write in Michael D. Fitzgerald for mayor

The Socialist Labor party will vote for Michael D. Fitzgerald by writing his name on the ballot since his name does not appear on the ballot. A meeting at the People's Institute headquarters will instruct members to cast write in votes and a circular will be sent advising it. William H. Carroll notes Fitzgerald was nominated on Navy 7 and was previously a candidate for street commissioner, not entirely unknown.

Michael D. Fitzgerald Socialist Labor Socialist Labor Party People’s Institute William H. Carroll John F. Fitzgerald Navy John S. Fitzgerald Frothingham McNary Bailiwick Curtis Gove Mr. Lomasney Lomasney Fitzgerald Ward 8 Joe’ Norton Dan” Sullivan Fitzgerald Committee George Phillips John Conry Conry P. J. Kennedy Foreman Conry Kennedy

Ward 13 Democrats Rally for Fitzgerald and Doyle

More than 300 Ward 13 Democrats gathered at the Sterling Club to back John F Fitzgerald for mayor and James H Doyle for street commissioner. Representative Edward F McGrady urged campaigning while criticizing Frothingham and predicting a 20000 vote margin for Fitzgerald. Alderman Curley Daniel Flanagan and Michael J Sullivan spoke as a 50 member canvassing committee was formed.

Sterling Club Broadway John F. Fitzgerald James H. Doyle Edward F. McGrady Frothingham Fitzgerald Curley Daniel Flanagan Board of Aldermen Michael J. Sullivan

Yerkes in Chicago Illness Improves at Waldorf

Charles T. Yerkes of Chicago, staying at the Waldorf Astoria, shown to be much better tonight. The illness is not specified but described as not serious and improving.

New York Charles’ T. Yerkes Chicago Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Noon rallies for Fitzgerald to target business district

The Democratic campaign plans extensive noonday rallies in Boston's business district to appeal to business interests. Candidate Fitzgerald will deliver brief talks with a staff coordinating venues, printing, and schedules, aiming to mobilize crowds similar to the large Faneuil Hall turnout.

Fitzgerald Boston Faneuil Hall

Clergy Warns Catholics Against Fitz Gerald in Boston Mayoral Race

At a Good Government Association event in Boston a Warren Avenue Baptist Church minister urged men to vote against Mr. Fitzgerald and warned that his election could usher in dark days for Christian morality as politicians use city government for partisan gain. The address followed remarks by Robert Treat Paine Jr. who urged residents to fight political bosses and support reform.

Fitzgerald Herbert S. Johnson Warren Avenue Frothingham Boston Johnson Patrick A. Collins Mr. Fitzgerald Croker and Murphy New York Robert Treat Paine, Jr

Mary Rogers Faces Final Countdown Before Execution

The article describes the planned execution of Mary Rogers with officials including Sheriff Peck, Deputy Spafford, and jailer Lovell attending. It details the morning routine, last meals, dress, and the procession to the gallows, noting Rogers's frail condition and the foreseen somber outcome.

Bishop criticizes bargain hunting and civic mismanagement

At Trinity Church Ad vent service Bishop Lawrence denounced bargain hunting by women as fueling crowded tenements and exploitation. He urged careful School Board choices to protect children and warned that poor city administration wastes public funds and enables licensure that degrades public life.

Lawrence Trinity Church

John Bartlett dies at 88 Cambridge publisher of Quotations

John Bartlett author of Familiar Quotations and Complete Concordance of Shakspere died at his Cambridge home on Brattle street last evening. He led Little, Brown & Co for eight years and lived in Cambridge over 70 years. Born in 1820 in Plymouth, he built a publishing career after an early job at the University Bookstore. He served in the Civil War and married Anna Willard in 1851. His eyesight failed late in life.

John Bartlett Brattle Street Cambridge Little, Brown & Co Plymouth Holyoke Navy Anna Wyllard Sydney Willard Harvard

North End man saves others from knife duel at street corner

Hugh Cavanaugh, a North End resident, jumped between two men with drawn knives near New Beverly and Thatcher streets. He grabbed the unsheathed blade with his bare hand to divert a deadly lunge, injuring his thumb, before police arrived and sent him to the hospital for treatment.

Hugh Cavanaugh North End New Beverly Thatcher Cavanaugh

Last attempt to reprieve condemned woman in Vermont

In Rutland three of Mrs. Rogers' lawyers met to urge Governor Bell to grant a third reprieve and wait for the Legislature. They argue the woman is insane and that new evidence since the U S Supreme Court proceedings could lead to a repeal if heard by lawmakers.

Fitzgerald Harrison Square Savin Hill Woods Frothingham Dewey Henry B. Blackwell James H. Stark Rutland

Elks Honor Departed Members In Memorial Service

Tremont Theatre hosted a large Elks memorial for deceased lodge members with local officers, Fr. Philip J. O'Donnell, Ellis Bishop, and Wood N. Carr assisting. Names read included Hoey, Warren, Mahoney, Barrymore, Lyons, Brown, Brogi, McCloskey, Naphen, Norton, and McClellan, followed by 11 bell tolls.

Tremont Elks United States Order of Elks Philip J. O'Donnell Ellis Bishop Salt Lake City Wood N. Carr Uniontown Penn William Alden Blossom Thomas Hoey Frederick J. Warren Jeremiah E. Mahoney Maurice Barrymore John Lyons Fred C. Brown Octavio Brogi Dennis F. McCloskey Henry F. Naphen Francis P. Norton Hugh A. McClellan

Curtis and Gove Pressure In GOP Bid For Frothingham

Ex mayor Edwin A. Curtis and lawyer Jesse M. Gove engineer Republican moves to secure Democratic backing for Louis A. Frothingham against Mayor candidate Fitzgerald. Ward 8 and the West End are focal points with Ward 8 leaders split and M. M. Lomasney’s stance uncertain. Kennedy reportedly backs Fitzgerald while others privately oppose.

Louis A. Frothingham Edwin A. Curtis Jesse M. Gove Boston John F. Fitzgerald Williams McNary M. M. Lomasney Fitzgerald

Baker Bluffing Robber Fails as Steed Thwarts Heist

Great Barrington reports a late night robbery attempt on baker Joseph Himmer along Stockbridge road. The horse bolted free, trampled the assailant, and carried the baker to safety despite the robber’s gun threat.

Great Barrington Joseph Himmer Stockbridge Road Himmer

Probe Attack on President Roosevelt Train in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on Saturday night a plumb bob was cast into President Roosevelt's special train as it passed through the city. Pennsylvania Railroad officials and Philadelphia police vow to end the practice of throwing missiles at trains with heavy fines and imprisonment for offenders.

Philadelphia Roosevelt Pennsylvania Railroad

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Frothingham Heads Association Association Slate William E. Hannan Republi Edward L. Cauley Louis M. Clark William J. Hennessey Fred J. Kneeland Bromberg Fitz Giblin Will M. D. Fitz Carroll Democrats Charles T. Yerkes Lovell Hayes Richmond Father Delany Daly White River Junction Charles McCarthy Hoosick Falls N. Y Brattleboro Mrs. Lukes Kinby Chicago & North- Western Union Pacific Salt Lake The Los Angeles Los Entertainments Andten Skating Rink Teel’s Military Band of A. P. Demers Teel Bach Winslow Keith Curtis and Gove West End Hendricks Club Baker Bluffs Manhattan Company Majestic Neopet Augustus Thomas Joseph Wheelock, Jr George Ade Empire Empire Stock Co Lindsay M. Justin McCarthy E. H. Sothern Rison Mgr Castle SQ Down Town Clyde Fitch Climbers Lady Windermere Lawrence McCarty Montgomery Stone Isaac B. Rich Ensuies Frohman Julia Sothern Marlowe Howard TP PX Mu Terry McCovern Johnny Burdick Girard and Gardner, Newell and Niblo Brazil Valveno ‘Bros Savoy Quartet Marie Rogers Grand Opera House Ein'gs Chas T. Aldrich Theodore Kremer Secret Service Sam W’k Eye Witness Lyceum Fit Ersey Jordan Hall BAUER Symphony Hall Mason & Hamlin Bowdoin Cuins York Via Fall River Line Steamboat Express South Station Providence New New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Viajoy Eralad Washington St State St Congress St Terminal B. D Pitts Agt BEN Greet Henry V Colonial Theatre Rogers |Brothers Irfland Rogers Brothers Globe Wistora Toray Vance & Sullivan Baxter Sidney Toler Joseph Murphy
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