Bay State cites elect mayors strong party tallies
Taunton December 6 Republican nominee John B Tracy won the mayoral race by plurality 2672 to 1982 amid four candidates. Independent Republican and Independent-Labor contenders trailed. board of aldermen 6R 2D. council 21R 3D. Auditor term referendum failed by 40 votes. License Yes 3087 No 1875.
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Taunton
John B. Tracey
John H. Midredae
Board of Aldermen
Council
John BG. Tracy
Richard K. Warrner
John H. Eldredge
Independent-Republican
Patrick F. Hanrahan
Independent-Labor
Ad Wa
Springfield Republicans reelect Mayor and council
Springfield voters favor Francke W. Dickinson Republican mayor with 54104 votes to 4612 for Democrat P. J. Mitchell. Republicans win four Aldermen and seven of eight Common Council seats. overall 14 Republicans and 4 Democrats on the Council. License vote 6102 yes to 3392 no.
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Springfield
Francke W. Dickinson
Common Council
FY. W. Dickinson
P. J. Mitchell
MacDonald Wins Reelection in Gloucester Mayoral Race
Gloucester voters re elected Mayor George EB MacDonald defeating four rivals. The city council races used nomination papers with broad participation and the license question drew 1971 yes votes to 1800 no. MacDonald led with 2172 votes, followed by Henry H Parsons 1063 Tolman 670 French 125 Dona hue 33.
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Gloucester
George EB. MacDonald
George KE. MacDonald
Henry H. Parsons
James FE. Tolman
William W. French
A. M. Donahue
Northampton Mayor Theobald Connor Re-elected
The Northampton mayoral race returns incumbent Theobald Connor to office by a majority of 1059 votes. Republicans gain seats in both legislative chambers, reshaping local leadership and party balance.
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Nor
Northampton Mayor Theo M. Conner Wins Tight City Race
In Northampton on December 5, Mayor Theo M. Conner a Democrat defeated Republican William A. Clark by 1059 votes. Republicans gain in both city branches with the Board of Aldermen at four Democrats and three Republicans and the council 17 Republicans to four Democrats. License approval margins held near last year with Conner 1895 and Clark 836 in return. License Yes 1432 and No 1019.
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Northampton
Theobold M. Conner
William A. Clark
Council
Theobald M. Conner
Great Physiologist Ends Up Promoting a Digestive Remedy
An article argues digestion rests the stomach and promotes health through proper rest rather than overworking the stomach. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy that aids digestion, reduces gas and heartburn, and is sold for 50 cents per package.
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Stuart
Bradford Wins Chicago City Mayor Election by Narrow Margin
Frederick O. Bradford the Republican won the mayoralty by 269 votes over Socialist William H. Clifford as Brocnkton voters also elected a Socialist alderman and five councilmen. Republicans will control both city council chambers. Mayor race totals: Bradford 3812 Clifford 561 Coulter 666 Spear 478. License vote Yes 3478 No 4627.
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Brocnkton
Frederick O. Bradford
Socialist Party
William H. Clifford
William HH. Clifford
Charles H. Coulter
S. A. Spear
McMahon Wins Six Cornered Race for Fitchburg Mayor
In Fitchburg the six cornered mayoral race ends with James H. McMahon, Independent Citizens, defeating rivals for the post. The city shifts from license to no license after a year of liquor sales, with three seats won by Independent Citizens and three by Citizens in both city branches. Voters approve a three year term for auditor and celebrate the no license result in churches.
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James H. McMahon
Fitchburg
Independent Citizens
Lcense
Independent Citizens’ Party
Citizens’ Party
Chuirches
James Tf. McMahon
Citzens
Tilerbert Sk. Jennison
Henry F. Rockwell
Thomas A. Benson
J. Wilder Merriam
Isvastus FE. Walker
Mayor Harvey Re-elected and Aldermen Party Shift
WALTHAM December 5 Mayor John la Harvey Republican won re election over Democrat William F Rooney by 744 votes The city approved no license by an increased majority The next Board of Aldermen will have 16 Republicans and 5 Democrats The MeFor vote tally shows Harvey 2591 Rooney 1647 with Yes 1491 No 2478
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Waltham
John la Harvey
William F. Rooney
Join . Harvey
Wiliam
Bragg Wins Pittsfield Mayor Race by Large Plurality
Allen H. Bragg the Republican mayoral candidate defeats Democrat Joseph H. Tetley by 1399 votes, a record plurality for the city. Seven Republican aldermen elected and six Republicans and one Democrat win council seats. License column retained with 2209 yes and 189 no.
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Pivusefield
Allen H. Bragg
Mayer
Joseph H. Tetley
Council
Joseph H. Textey
Charles L. Hoff
Kane Wins Lawrence Mayor Race In Tight City Election
City Solicitor John P. Kane a Democrat, defeats Moses Marshall the Republican to become mayor. Voter turnout hits 19 1900 of 12 000 registered. Democrats gain 11 council seats to seven for Republicans and keep the three year auditor term.
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Lawrence
John P. Kane
Moses Marshall
James Diffee
Rochester mayor re-elected with 119 vote plurality
Charles W. Bickford, Republican, was re elected mayor by a 119 vote margin over Democrat William Wright. Bickford received 663 votes to Wright 544 as Rochester, N Y, heads into a Republican dominated city government for 15 to 3 next year.
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Rochester
N. Uf
Charles W. Bickford
William Wright
Bickford
Wright
Haverhill Mayor Wood Re elected in Vote
Mayor Wood wins re election in Haverhill as socialists secure one assistant assessor seat while license majority falls. Voters turnout cited by city officials.
Haverhill Mayor Wood Wins Re election In City Vote
Mayor Roswell L. Wood, Republican, is re elected defeating Socialist J. W. Bean by 1491 votes. The council shifts to 12 Republicans and two Democrats. License won by 2966 to 2351 while Socialist party gains one assistant assessor.
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Con
New Bedford elects Thompson mayor by People’s Party plurality
Thomas Thompson wins the mayoralty in New Bedford as the People's Party candidate by about a 1000 vote margin. The victory also seats a full aldermanic board for the party in the city.
New Bedford selects Thomas Thompson for mayor in decisive win
In New Bedford on December 5, voters backed Thomas Thompson of the People's party for mayor by 4854 to 4031 over John McCullough with other party lines sweeping the Aldermen and Common Council. License support was strong while extending the auditor term drew an adverse vote.
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New Bedford
Thomas Thompson
People’s Party
John McCullough
People’s
Ezekiel T. Noble
Independent Republican
Isaac L. Ashley
Republicans Reelect Mayor Thompson in Quincy Election
Quincy voters reelect Mayor James Thompson and most city officials. George H. Wilson, Democratic opponent, losess by 1144 votes on a municipal ownership platform. Next council expected to be 26 Republicans and 3 Democrats. vote totals show Thompson 2822, Wilson 1178, Whiting 145. License: Yes 57, No 2957.
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Quincy
James Thompson
George HF. Wilson
George H. Wilson
J. Whiting
Two Big Steel Freighters Ordered for Great Lakes
Detroit, Dec. 5. An order was placed with Great Lakes Engineering Works of Detroit by Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company for two mammoth steel freighters costing 800000 dollars. Each freighter will carry 10000 tons and be completed about next July.
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Mich
Great Lakes Engineering Works
Cleveland Cliftsbvron Company
Cleveland
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Durable in Boston Test
A Boston area user cites ten years of relief from bladder and kidney trouble after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. A. C. Howes of Somerville reports backache and inflammation fading in days and ongoing prevention with subsequent cures. Sold by all dealers at 40 cents. Vester Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent.
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Somerville
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Marlboro Mayor Parsons Re-elected in License Vote
Marlboro voters chose Henry Parsons over Edward F Brown by 54 votes to lead the city with a Republican board of aldermen and a dominant Republican council. The license issue carried with 1499 yes to 1367 no.
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Henry Parsons
Edward F. Brown
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Board of Aldermen
Council
E. Chickering
Boston
Rep
Fitzgerald Noon Rallies Begin Today
John F. Fitzgerald launches a series of noonday rallies to discuss municipal issues. A store at Atlantic Avenue and Congress Street will host with invitation cards distributed to leather district and other business men. The event runs from 12:25 to 1:90 with speakers including ex Mayor Josiah Quincy and Congressman Sullivan among others.
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Congress Street
Josiah Quincy
John A. Sullivan
Kelcher
Salem Dpd
Charles
Charles H. Slattery
Arthur W. Dolan
Frank R. Foster
Thomas H. Dowd
Martin P. Higgins
Ben Greet Players Open Henry V at Jordan Hall in Fine Style
Boston audiences welcomed the Ben Greet company for a long Elizabethan Henry V presented with pure recitation and minimal scenery. The King and Exeter were strong. Catherine provided welcome feminine contrast. Pistol and Fluellen shone in well-paced comedy. Performances run 8:15 nightly this week with afternoon matinees at 3. Next week features Much Ado About Nothing and The Merchant of Venice.
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Jordan Hall
Mr. Greet
Shakspere
Henry V
Henry
Duke of Exeter
Dauphin
Catherine
Trenty V
Rug Chief Is Complimented By Henry Siegel Salesmen
Boston rug salesmen hosted a banquet for their chief Charles Hanley of Henry Siegel Company before his departure for Constantinople. He will tour Oriental rug centers and eastern markets. The dinner was jovial with jokes about buying Oriental rugs and reflected his immense popularity.
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Boston
Charles Hanley
Hanley
Constantinople
Praise for Sturgis Corbett and Logue Boston Schoolhouse Board
Henry H. Saylor writes to the editor praising Sturgis Corbett and Logue, arguing their removal as Boston schoolhouse commissioners was unwarranted. He cites prior Architectural Review analysis of their economical, well-planned designs and notes widespread study of their methods. He calls for further investigation to reveal their forward-looking fiscal fidelity.
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Boston
Architectural Review
United States
Boston Board
Whelton
Messrs. Sturgis
Corbett and Logue
Henry H. Saylor
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Medford Alderman Sparks Audit Battle Over $500 Bill
At the Medford city board meeting Alderman John W. Enwright demanded Harvey Chase accountant’s report on a $500 city bill rejected by Mayor Dwyer. The report was said to be received and tabled but a later reading showed it had not. the board ordered production. The accounting showed city dept accounts sound but bookkeeping shifted to the Harvey Chase company, a move Alderman Enwright said benefited Chase with no city benefit, and the matter was left open.
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Board of Aldermen
John W. Enwright
Harvey Chase
Dwyer
Batchellor
Harvey Chase Company
Enwright
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Newport Summer Folks Petition for Town Division
A petition to set off the south portion of Newport as a separate town was presented to the City Council. Signed by many summer residents, it seeks division by the General Assembly and includes the Casino and large summer estates on the cliff and ocean drive.
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Newport
General Assembly
Cliff
Ocean Drive
Harvard President Heads to National Civic Federation Meeting
President Whiot of Harvard departs this morning for New York to attend a National Civic Federation gathering where immigration is the principal topic. President Elot is not scheduled to speak.
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Harvard
National Civic Federation
New York
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