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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1905

Page

9

Moors Again After Brett Over School Board Drama

John F. Moors rebuts Brett's supporters in a heated exchange over John A. Brett’s role in the Harrington confirmation at the Washington School. Moors accuses Brett of withholding a petition from the board and failing to call meetings, claiming suppression of a document prior to Harrington’s approval.

John A. Brett Walter Harrington Washington John F. Moors Brett Moors Harrington

Democratic leaders predict Fitz gerald victory by 17000

A group of experienced Democratic politicians met informally at the Parker House and forecast that Nominee Fitz gerald will win the mayoralty by a 17000 plurality while Judge Dewey is expected to receive at least 12000 votes.

Parker House Fitzgerald Dewey

Fitzgerald Rallies Today and Tonight in Boston Areas

John F. Fitzgerald will speak at 12 15 today at 30 38 Summer street. Tonight rallies are at Warren Hall Brighton Wardroom Ward 19 Democratic headquarters 1184 Tremont street Ward 18 Jefferson Club Ward 6 and Roughan Hall Charlestown.

John F. Fitzgerald Summer Street Warren Hall Brighton Democratic Tremont Street Jefferson Club Roughan Hall Charlestown

Whitney Replies To Fitzgerald Request For Rally

The Cham ber of Commerce president H M Whitney declines permission for a public rally in the hall due to daily business use from 2 to 3 p m and limited seating in the reading room. He says the matter will be referred to the board of directors for a decision.

Whitney Chamber of Commerce John F. Fitzgerald Chamber John I. Fitzgerald Water Street Association H. M. Whitney

Miraculous cure claims for Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mr Charles H Porter of Raymond New Hampshire recounts two years of severe neuralgia with eye pain headaches and sleeplessness before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He reports immediate improvement after the first box and full relief after six boxes. The pills are promoted as curing nerves diseases including sciatica paralysis and locomotor ataxia and are sold by druggists or the manufacturer in Schenectady New York.

Republicans' Expenses in Massachusetts Campaign Fund

The Republican Club of Massachusetts reports receipts of 6715 and expenses of 6434.52, leaving a treasury balance of 280.47. Major donors gave 500 each from Estabrook, Draper, Guild. other large gifts ranged from 200 to 25. Printing led expenses at 2674, with bill posting, newspaper ads, postage, stereotyping, Symphony Hall use, stenographers, express charges, and election-night costs among the items. Incidental costs make up the remaining balance.

Republican Club of Massachusetts State House Symphony Hall Jordan Hall

Ex-Governor Bates Headlines Boston Union Rally on Schools

Ex-Governor John L. Bates addressed the Citizens' Union rally at Music Hall Boston urging focus on public schools. He said he would not back any candidate, while praising George E. Brock and urging the election of a new five member school committee. Brock warned against graft and outside pressure undermining honesty. Carruth urged keeping schools separate from politics and Storrow spoke on development.

John L. Bates Citizens’ Union Music Hall Boston George E. Brock Brighton Home Savings Bank Mr. Brock Herbert S. Carruth James J. Storrow

Ward 1 Republican Club Endorses Grimmons for Mayor

Somerville rally last night featured candidate Charles A Grimmons as the focus with William S McLean presiding. Speakers included Grimmons Walter S Glidden Senator John M Woods Representative Robert S Luce and John J Higgins.

Ward 1 Republican Club Somerville Charles A. Grimmons William S. McLean Mr. Grimmons Walters. Glidden John M. Woods Robert S. Luce John J. Higgins

City Mayoral Candidates Rally Across Busy Downtown Areas

All mayoralty hopefuls held noon rallies yesterday addressing crowds in busy city sections. The events drew varying turnouts as candidates pressed policy notes and local concerns before voters.

Frothingham rally at Faneuil Hall denounces city misrule

Edwin D. Mead presides as Frothingham rally blasts Boston's recent municipal faults. He warns that without a repudiate at the polls next Tuesday the city will be branded as faithless and brutish. Speakers include Charles T. Gallagher Samuel B. Bacon Louis D. Brandeis and Frothingham.

Faneuil Hall Edwin D. Mead Boston Kilkenny Sancho Panza Frothingham Mr. Frothingham Charles T. Gallagher Samuel B. Capen Louis D. Brandeis

Fitzgerald rallys address Essex Oxford corner crowd State Atlantic

John F. Fitzgerald spoke at two noon rallies, one in a vacant store at Essex and Oxford streets and another in the open air at State street and Atlantic avenue. At the Essex rally he promised to place business men in City Hall and repeal the corporation tax law.

John F. Fitzgerald Essex and Oxford Streets State Street Atlantic Avenue Fitzgerald Essex Street Roosevelt Watertown Arsenal Post Office Custom House

Mystery threats swirl around Mr Filene rally plot

A complex rumor centers on a supposed threat to Barristers Hall and dry goods merchant E A Filene connected to a rally for Republican candidate Mr Frothingham. Samuel Borofsky denies any Mr Sampson in his office and calls it a political plot aided by FitzGerald opponents. Louis D Brandeis acts as counsel for Filene.

Sampson Filene Barristers’ Hall Mr. Billings Samuel W

Boston Architects Respond To Acting Mayor Whelton

Corbett and L Goue state many Boston architects belong to the Boston Society of Architects and many of standing and ability are members. They note Mr Sturgis chaired the commission and was the only member present in absence.

Sturgis Messrs. Corbett Logue Whelton Boston Boston Society of Architects

Public Meeting Sought Over Constitution Removal

In Charlestown the navy yard described as a hive of industry, with a proposal to Mayor Whelton for a public meeting to protest the removal of the U S Constitution. The note highlights civic action and local government response to the potential change.

Charlestown Navy Yard Whelton

Dewey Promises Transit Reform and City Cleanout

Henry A. S. Dewey spoke at Roxbury and Jamaica Plain open air meetings outlining plans to require the Boston Elevated Railway to provide a seat for every 5 cents collected. He attacked graft in City Hall, pledged to strip Beacon Hill influence, and claimed to save Boston $2,000,000 annually while removing officials he calls "rascals."

Henry Dewey Roxbury Jamaica Plain Boston Boston Elevated Railway Company Berkshires Hampshires Beacon Hill

James A. Watson Rally In Pemberton Square

At noon in Pemberton Square James A. Watson spoke from a night hawk cab to a crowd of over 300 including leading lawyers and many office workers. A skyscraper observer tossed a bouquet, and a local lawyer known as Jerry identified the participants as Watson delivered closing quip about how it is.

Cesar Brutus Sughrue Moran Fred A. Seavey James A. Watson Pemberton Square Tie Jerry John

Creaking Voices Question Authority in Administration

A fragment quotes an anxious line about possible intruders in the administration. The source hints at concerns over oversight and control, suggesting tension between leadership and challengers without naming individuals or events. The tone remains cautionary and reflective.

Architect board member defends hiring integrity

The board member, an architect, says his duty is to decide which architects are employed. He argues his high professional standing and unblemished integrity justify the decisions and counter the acting Mayor's charge of favoritism in his selections.

Campaign finance returns show Draper funds and spending

Ex senator Eben S Draper contributed 9200 to his campaign committee with 8947 spent mainly on advertising and canvassers. Boston Democratic city committee reported 6025 in receipts and expenditures. Ward 20 25 committee received 1077 and used it for printing.

Secretary of State Boston Democratic City Committee P. F. Donovan P. McGovern Burns & Co George J. Regan J. J. Coughlan W. J. Barry James Donovan Democratic Club of Massachusetts Henry M. Whitney Michael J. Sughrue Eben Draper E. 8. Draper

Short Three Minute Common Council Session

The Common Council met for about one minute, with under twenty members present. Two orders passed. one to place water department plumbers on civil service rating, and another to direct street commissioners to lay out Bayswater Ward 1, Thurston Ward 1, and Collins Ward 1 as accepted streets.

Curley Water Department Civil Service Board of Aldermen Board of Street Commissioners Bayswater Street Thurston _ street Collins Street

Universalist Pastor Accepts New Haven Call

The Rev. Theodore A. Fischer of Hillside Universalist Church in Medford has accepted a call to lead the First Universalist Church in New Haven Connecticut.

Medford Theodore A. Fischer Hillside Universalist Church First Universalist New Haven Conn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fitz Mr. Porter Dr. Williams Arthur F. Estabrook Eben S. Draper Curtis Guild, Jr W. Murray Crane John S. Ames Lucius Tuttle Dudley L. Pickman George G. Crocker Frederick Aker G. O. Draper H. T. Whitin M. A. Fenton John W. Weeks C. W. Amory W. W. Drapo Arthur S. Johnson John Duff William Whitman George A. Draper Richard §. Russell Francis H. Appleton Charles G. Washburn William F. Draper Philip Dexter Alfred Winsor Edward CC. Johnson S. Reed Anthony Harry E. Converse L. Cartaret Fenno Charles E. Riley Arthur F. Whitin Henry Parkman George E. Kundhard Walter E. Parker Laban Pratt Butler Ames John IL. Hobson Royal Robbins Grafton D. Cushing J. Arthur Beebe E. V. R. Thayer A. C. Thomas Samuel Garr Frederick S. Whitwell F. E. Atteaux Edward Whitin George A. Marden W. O. Gay Wolcott H. Johnson George H. Lyman H. M. Phillips David G. Pratt Stillman F. Kelley Thomas The Los Angeles Chicago Salt Lake City Union Pacific Willard Massey N.e.f.&p.a Washington St Mass Bates Citzens’ Union Republican Rally Dewey Senator Callender Tomfohrde Ae Hieard Elmwood St Dudley Street West Concord St Boston Common Soldiers’ Monument West and Mason Streets MR. Filene Messrs. Corbett and Logue Watson Judge Dewey Highland Spring Square Pacific California Southern Pacific Overland Limited Hutte O’meara Washington Street
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