Curtis's Folly and Quincy Campaign Speech Rally
A Roughan's Hall rally endorses Josiah Quincy for Boston mayor with Democratic speakers denouncing Mayor Curtis. N J Furie introduces the session led by William J Miller, criticizing Curtis for undermining departments and misusing funds. Philip J Doherty urges faith in Boston voters and lauds Quincy's public service and heritage.
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Josiah Quincy
Roughan
N. J. Furie
William J. Miller
Mr. Miller
Curtis
Boston
Metropolitan Water Commission
Buch
Ussell
Russell
Charlestown
Democratic rally at Spellman Hall for Quincy in Ward 13
In Spellman Hall last night a large Democratic rally honored Josiah Quincy with lively applause. Speaker William S. McNary praised Quincy’s leadership, labor support, and party unity, criticized A P A attacks, and argued for labor and public service priorities. Local officials and candidates followed with stirring addresses.
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Josiah Quincy
Wollaston
Boston
Quincy
Massachusetts
National Capitol
National Democratic Committee
Ireland
John Hancock
Sam Adams
John Adams
Robert Treat Paine
Spellman Hall
James B. Clancy
M. P. Geary
William 8. McNary
McNary
Mr. Quincy
Carney Hospital
Repubicans
McCall
Frank P. Bennett
Everett
South Boston
Mr. McNary
Curtis
Finance Commission
Dorchester
West Roxbury
Roxbury
Brighton
South
Senate
Republcans
House of Correction
McNery
Ose
M.W. Norris
M. J. Reidy
Ward 16
Josiah
Dean
Ceramie
Philip J. Doherty
Joint Debate Continues in Democratic Boston Race
A crowded meeting hears Timothy W. Coakley defend his side while stirring attacks surface against Josiah Quincy. Moran and Coakley trade charges about nominations, street contracts, and city governance, with accusations of political machines, favoritism, and reform pledges shaping the heated exchange.
Political rally favors Josiah Quincy for Boston mayor
Ward 16 Franklin schoolhouse crowd cheers Josiah Quincy as next Boston mayor. Alderman Barry notes school funding, Ex-Congressman McHitrick blasts Democratic machine, while James E. Hayes misses appearance due to Ward 7 cross street dispute and registration questions surrounding fourteen of forty at 16 Cross street.
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Coakley
Moran
Quincy
Maguire
Providence
Boston
Handé&E
McAttrick
Charles F. Donnelly
T. J. Gargan
T T. B. Fitzgerald
Mr. Quincy
McHitrick
Donnelly
al Franklin
Ward 16
Josiah Quincy
David Barry
Charies
Sumner
Josiah
Quynncy
James E. Hayes
Democratic Committee
Ward 7
Board of Elections
Cross Street
Eae
Unclear items from London amid New York sale note
A fragmented London despatch reports a sale related to Lent Boneswte and New York, with partial details and uncertain connections. The brief text lacks complete names, dates, and context, making firm identification of the event difficult.
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Qunraven
London
Fie
New York
Higginson and Jamnas Wheatland Smith Arrive in Columbia
Mrs Higginson and Jamnas Wheatland Smith arrived in Columbia seeking undisclosed purpose. The report notes their arrival as a local point of curiosity with no further details provided.
No Trace of the Elopers After Naples Arrival
The steamer Columbia brought James Wheatland Smith and Mrs Higginson to Naples with no sign of the elopers. Beacon Street friends noted a sly smile from a Post reporter. The story centers on a mother and daughter torn by trust and love as Smith, once seen as a suitor, elopes with the daughter’s rival who is her mother.
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Columbia
James Wheatland Smith
Mrs. Higginson
Naples
Elopers
Beacon Street
Post
Jim’ Smith
Smith
Beacon Street Rumor Links Mrs Higginson to Smith
A Beacon Street woman confirms long standing relations between Mrs Higginson and Smith, while reports say the Columbia story is a hoax. The steamer Naples to Genoa party may avoid detection if alias names are used, and Mr Higginson is said to have detectives watching the boat for signs of the couple.
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Columbia
Naples
Genoa
Smith
Dorchester Farewell at Boston University Reception
Boston University held a farewell reception for Dr. Daniel E. Dorchester, longtime English professor, who will depart December 1 for Pittsburg to become pastor of the First Methodist Church. Friends and alumni attended, with speeches by President Warren and Dean Huntington praising his service and prospects.
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Boston University
Daniel
Dorchester
Boston
Pittsburg
Penn
First Methodist Church
Raymond E. Robbins
K. Isabel Mann
Sara E. Bartlett
James Bailey
Rice
Cambridge
Packard
Somerville
C. B. Davis
Melrose
E. ©. Merrill
Malden
Julius Ward
Arthur H. Soden
Boston Baseball Club
Daniel EB. Dorchester
College
E. Ray Speare
Harriet Stone
Lida Pennfeld
Charles Parkhurst
Misa Evans
Raymond A. Robbing
Warren
University
Dean Uhtington
Professor Dorchester
Harmony Club Social Admits Sixteen New Members
The Harmony Club held its regular meeting on a Thursday evening at the club rooms on Boylston. Sixteen new members were admitted. The evening was unusually pleasant with a musical program followed by dancing in the last half.
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Harmony Club
Boylston S
Smith Pursues Southern Visit Opportunity
The article notes that Smith always desired to visit the South and is believed to be taking this opportunity to do so, indicating a planned southern trip driven by his longstanding interest.
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Smith
South
Higginson-Smith Elopement Questioned by Back Bay Editor
A reader questions why only the Higginson-Smith elopement news is publicized by the Post while other papers suppress it. The letter argues publicity as a deterrent to crime and notes the double standard in reporting society versus lower social ranks. The writer considers whether such cases should be published at all.
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Philip J. Doherty
Boston
Candiesiah Quine
Curtis
Quincy
State Department
Cleveland
Incy
Eywhdtreet
Masachusetts
Russia
Coakley
Washington
A. P. Gormah
Gorman
John
John Moran
Josiah Quincy
Cheeri
Patent Department
Moran
Josiah
Cur
Matthews
The
Herald
Mr. Moran
MR. Coakley
Post
Higginson-Smith
Back Bay
West End Rail Workers Meet Over Inadequate Heating
The West End rail line faced protests from labor groups after repeated complaints about non heated cars in evening service. Journeymen Hatters Carriage Workers Pavers Lithographers Brewers Union 29 backed a protest resolution and three cent fares. Motormen and conductors nominated officers for an election set for Wednesday December 14 with polls open from 7 am to 11 pm.
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West End
Wade
Caledonia Hall
Harry Davin
Divison
W. H. Ward
N. H. Knox
P. H. Berry
James Ratigan
J. J. Shaughnessey
Brockton Wheelmen Tournament Opens Next Week
Arrangements completed for a whist and pool tournament among Shoe City Wheelmen Campello Bicycle Club Sabines and Pinnacle Club of Steughtom in Brockton. Schedule includes Dec 9 Campello at Shoe City and Sabines at Sabines, Dec 10 Pinnacles at ? and Sabines at Campello, continuing through Feb with multiple interclub matches and venues across Brockton area.
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Brockton
Shoe City
Campello Bicycle Club
Sabines
Pinnacle Club
Steughtom
Campelle
Whnacia
Sables
Plasacles
Ack We
Lites
Cempelle
C. W
Ares
Pinnacles
Pinnacle
Camp
Cams Rs
Ravines
Fiocals
Campello
Pinnac
Gelinge
Indorsement Meeting for Harry Lloyd at Wells Memorial
A large group gathers to back Harry Lloyd for the school board. Chairman William AL. BR. Butan presides on the platform with Samuel B. Capen Rabbi Fletcher and Rev. oe Allen in attendance. Addresses and letters from absent supporters are read.
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Friends of Herry Lloyd
Wells
William AL. BR. Butan
Samuel B. Capen
Rabbi Fletcher
Oe Allen
Harry Lieva
Bong Self
Robert Treat Paine
Edwin D. Mead
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Mayer
Rally N Roughan Hall
McEttrick
South Nd
Erie Medigal
Spellman
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McNary, Norris, Reidy, Dean and
Doherty
Dr. Ball
Howe
Dt Ball
Prof
Geo. Godfrey
Court St
Ceatney Tarae Resco
Chenewea
Hisses
Timothy W. Coakley
Edwin A. Curtis
Democrats
P. Maguire
John H. Lee
Nathan Matthews
Peabony
the Republic
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Mr. Curtis
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Delaware Gas Company
Boston Gas Companies
the Globe
Lee
Horace Kenny
National Lithographic Company
Patent Office
Kenny
Supers Ments
Gaston, Jr
Gargan
Galvin
Gagan
Gaston
Independent Democrats
Josiah Quiney
Matt
Donovan
Mayu
John B. Moran
E Herald
Edwin U Curtis
State House
Mr. Little
Republican Ward Committee
Ope
Mr. Peabody
Mr. Russell
Heath
Alice N. Lincoln
Pope
Dr. Heath
Robinson
Wheeler
Eers
Jerry
City Hall
Coakley Toxie
McHeers
Ferring
Cen
California
Blanchard & OD & Farbar
Dock Gaquare
Gi Fancell Mall Square
Ward
Mrs. Higginson and
Jamnas Wheatland Smith
Francia. L. Higginson
Wheatland Smith
Harmoniy Club Social
Wmatter
Brockton Wheelmen
Harry Lloyd
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