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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
16
In Fall River on December 5, clergymen backing opposing school board candidates influenced the election. The three Democratic nominees, backed by Vicar General James E. Cassidy, won seats as Republicans captured 10 of 14 aldermanic posts. The license question passed with Yes 3525, No 3156.
Taunton voters elect Nathaniel J. Fish mayor over incumbent William S. Woods by 2928 to 2659. Four council seats go to James P. Carr, William J. Flood, Albert Fuller and James E. Walsh. City approves liquor license 2944 yes to 2253 no under new charter with no party designations.
In Newport Rhode Island Patrick J Boyle won a 14th term as mayor with 1726 votes. Alderman Jeremiah P Mahoney gathered 1294 votes and former Mayor Frederick P Garretson earned 1244. The three-cornered race drew summer residents as voters turned out in good weather. Peter Goelet Gerry Daniel B Fearing and Rear Admiral French E Chadwick joined the City Council.
Haverhill voters chose to remain in the license column by 269 votes at the annual city election, a larger yes margin than in 1910. Albert L. Bartlett and Ralph P. Hood were elected aldermen for two years, with Ralph E. Gardner also noted in the results.
In Northampton on December 5, William H. Feiker defeated Timothy J. Collins to become mayor as Democrats gain control of city government. The aldermen will be six Democrats and one Republican, with the council at fourteen Democrats and seven Republicans. Feiker won by about 300 votes amid close party lines.
Marlboro voters chose J. Henry Gleason over incumbent Mayor John J. Shaughnessy in a campaign with no license as a key issue. Gleason won 1709 to 1224, while the license question passed 1889 Yes to 13830 No, and Republicans gained two City Council seats increasing their majority.
Mayor M Fred OConnell is defeated for a fourth term in Fitchburg by Frank O Hardy by 27 votes. OConnell ran as an independent, Hardy as a Citizens party candidate. Aldermen are split six apiece, with the council elected as ten independents and eight Citizens. City government continues under independent control next year. Ballot results: yes 2789, no 2288.
Mayor Isaac Patch re-elected by 64 votes over Harry Foster and will seek a recount. Patch won 2057 votes, Foster 1993, with Foster carrying his ward. License issue passed 2168 yes to 1786 no. Aldermen Montgomery and Harrett re-elected. Frank Gaffney led Aldermanic race with 2782 votes, Daniel Marshall also elected.
Mayor Ashley, on the citizens' party ticket, won a three cornered race for a 15th term with 5253 votes. Thompson 3058 and Bannon 2452 trailed. The city again voted yes on licensing 6416 to 3810. Aldermen and councilmen changes were minor, with the citizens' party keeping a large majority.
Eugene R. Stone, Republican, defeats James E. Wall for mayor in Quincy by 2024 votes, 3187 to 1168, as Mayor William T. Shea declines candidacy after four terms. Republicans gain council control 20 to 3. License repeal vote narrows with 1198 yes vs 2966 no.
Mayor Fitzgerald asks the Chamber of Commerce to join a protest against the planned consolidation of Eastern Steamship Metropolitan Steamship and Maine Steamship. He notes stockholders would receive bonds and stock while the new company must raise rates to cover eight percent interest, raising freight and passenger costs and harming the city.
In Waltham, Patrick J. Duane won the mayoralty by 179 votes over Republican Charles E. Getchell, marking the first Democratic mayor in 15 years as the city cast its heaviest vote. Duane previously lost by 18 votes last year and the election was celebrated tonight.
In a procession of more than 1000 voters the Republicans hold the Board of Aldermen with one new member. Total ballots 5023 with Getchell 2416 and Duane 2607. Ward 1 saw a tight race as Charles A. Masters and Daniel Pickton won over Fahey and Smith. Aldermen at large favored Parker over Hays and Clifton over Brown. City votes no license by 1300, up 500 from last year. All Republican school board candidates were elected.
In Brockton on December 5 Mayor Harry C. Howard was re elected with a 2072 vote plurality over Democrat W H Clifford and Socialist Joseph D Poitras. Howard 4935 Clifford 2863 Poitras 1365 No license measure passed 5228 to 3769. city council will have 18 Republicans and 10 Democrats next year.
Holyoke voters reelected Mayor John J. White over Democrat Hugh McLean by a large margin. White 3811 to 2811. city government shifts to 12 Republicans 9 Democrats. Teachers pension act defeated 930 votes. license question passed Yes 4098 No 2875.
Washington winter scribes report Kid Elberfeld and Long Tom Hughes are set for transfers. Boston manager McAleer seeks Hughes for his pitching staff while Elberfeld’s uncertain destination and declining form cloud the deal.
Attorney General Wickersham fell ill during the cabinet meeting in Washington. Dr. Delaney attended him, and after a brief delay he was driven to his home on Sixteenth Street. The illness was not considered serious and the cabinet continued its session.
Dr David D Scannell who resigned from Tufts College and was a Boston bachelor announces his engagement to Amanda MacDonald superintendent of nurses Boothby Hospital The marriage will be celebrated soon Past rumors of the match were denied and friends congratulated him many times.
Democrats map 1912 bid with Jackson Day banquet set for January 8 in Washington. Speakers include William J. Bryan Speaker Clark Governors Harmon Wilson Marshall Foss Dix Hearst Underwood and Parker among others as potential presidential contenders.
The fire masted schooner Nathaniel T. Palmer is many days overdue on a trip from Portland to Norfolk. Seafaring men believe gales along the coast have blown the vessel offshore.
Mayor Ashley won by about a two to one margin over his opponents. Ex Mayor Thompson, once a prominent figure known as the man in the overalls, says he will not run again. State police and investigators monitor polling booths amid the Post probe as inquest papers near Governor Foss.
New York December 5. George Jackson a Pullman porter on the New York Central returned home after a quarrel and tried to reconcile with his wife who said she would earn her own living. He shot and killed her then turned the weapon on himself dying across her body.
Springfield voters approved the license question with 5261 yes to 2404 no, in an off year city election marked by two aldermanic contests. Republicans maintain control with a small gain, while turnout was light due to the mayoral race being uncompetitive. Last year the yes total was 6576 to 3533 no.
Rochester New Hampshire voters chose Dr John H Bates a Democrat as mayor with 908 votes over 646 for Republican Joel W McCrillis The wins also give Democrats two seats on the Rochester City Council raising the split to 11 Republicans 7 Democrats in the council race
Telegrams have been sent by the War Department to all department and division commanders in the United States, Porto Rico and the Philippines directing immediate reports on the physical condition of every officer on the active list. The department gives no reason but aims to keep the regular army ready for war.
The Fifteenth Infantry lands and is ordered to Fort William McKinley with a temporary stay planned. Officers question why there are no orders to move to China. The Sherman transport departs Sunday with the Seventh and Twentieth Infantry. Local troops have transferred to bolster the Fifteenth to wartime strength.
The winter horse show at Park Riding School opens tonight as out of town entrants arrive. Stabling is scarce in Back Bay with top show horses from New England on site. Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s string reached Oakland farm after rest near Newport Rhode Island. Pierce horses travelled from Leominster and have been in final practice.
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