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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
3
Salem Dec 9. Mayor John F Hurley loses as Joseph N Peterson wins mayoralty by 1678. Republicans sweep, taking six of seven aldermen, most council seats, and five of six on the school board. License vote Yes 3367 No 2788. Notable results include wider party gains and a large turnout.
Fall River results show George Grimes winning the mayoralty for the Republicans with the party also securing a majority of the aldermen. The tally indicates a decisive local victory shaping city leadership.
Medford voters re-elected Mayor Charles S. Baxter as Republican by a 435 margin over Independent Republican Michael F. Dwyer. All Republican aldermen and most council seats won. school committee entirely Republican. License stance favored No with 1431 against Yes 778, compared to last year. Two thirds of registered voters participated.
In Melrose on December 9, Republicans swept city offices. Mayor Sidney H. Buttrick won 957 votes to 675 for Indent Francis Hesseltine. Aldermen at large went to Eugene H. Moore Frank H. Torrey and Albert A. Day. Ward results show all incumbents and new members elected from Wards 1 to 6. School committee members Susan F. Flanders George Hill and John E. Marshall elected. License vote passed Yes 3841 No 1202, improving on last year’s results.
NEWTON Dec 9 The re election of Mayor Weeks by the city board is reported amid local politics. The board vote shows party alignment with Democrats in the council and signals continued leadership in Newton.
Holyoke December election results show Mayor Arthur B. Chapin, Republican, re‑elected to a fifth term with 3266 votes against Democrat Edward Dowd who totals 2111. Chapin achieves a plurality of 1155 as city residents cast ballots today.
The record shows Chapin defeated ex Mayor Griffin by 1164 votes as Republicans capture four at large aldermen and Democrats three. The board will be 12 Republicans and nine Democrats with license approved by 3067 to 1975. Votes listed include Mayor Chapin 3266, Dowd 2111, Buckland 139, and others with aldermen and school committee selections noted.
In Chicopee, Mayor James H. Loomis Republican, wins re election over Democrat James B. Higgins by 351 votes. Loomis carries most wards except 1 and 6, with city voting 1311 for license. Republicans gain Board of Aldermen control. notable Ward 8 three rival contest sees Thomas J. Thompson win. Socialist John J. Kelly triumphs in Ward 6 as first socialist city official. Elected aldermen and school committee listed.
In Everett on December 9 Republicans won mayor, city and school committee seats. Mayor Charles Bruce defeated Thomas Boynton by 195 votes. Boynton praised the ethics of nonpartisan municipal government. No license was approved, though marginally lower than last year.
Buffalo report says Kid McCoy will box George Gardner for two rounds at Fort Erie on January 1. Local boxing fans anticipate an evenly matched bout as promoters push a festive start to the new year.
Preliminary work for Harvard's baseball team starts in the batting cage this afternoon under Captain Clarks. Battery candidates begin training while the general call for candidates arrives after midyear examinations.
Chelsea again votes dry with 147 in favor of no license and more than 5600 ballots cast. Mayor Edward B. Willard reelected by the largest margin in recent contested mayoral races. Republicans win nine seats on the Board of Aldermen.
The only Citizen candidate to win is Thomas F Driscoll, giving Republicans 14 of 15 seats on next year’s board. Alder man William S Young won the popular vote for alderman at large. Detailed mayoral and alderman results show party listings, ward tallies, and a license question outcome with a no license majority of 147.
In Newburyport on December 9 James F. Carens non partisan won the mayoralty by 451 votes over William C. Coffin. Balch and Pearson trailed, while aldermen councilmen and school committee were elected on nomination papers with no party lines. The city shifted from no license to license.
In a crowded city vote total 21650 cast this year versus 1869 last year, the Socialist vote declined slightly. Former Mayor Perry Collier lost Alderman at large by over 300. Jeremiah F. Desmond defeated John F. Williams by 65, with most of the rest of the board re-elected. Seven new Councilmen joined the 18, and the city voted no license by over 700, the largest in city history. Mayor elect Davis hosted a reception at City Hall as results rolled in. Dr. John Miller Masury won Ward 4 by a comfortable margin of about 300, aided by mobilized supporters and extensive telephone canvassing. Final tallies list Parker S. Davis 1275, Hamilton 728, Grant 121, with various ward winners across the board. Reports note extensive car usage in Masury’s drive and a calm, orderly aftermath.
At 2 am with 2 of 28 precincts reporting, Mayor McNamee Democrat led Wardwell Non Partisan by about 1000 votes. Board of Aldermen appears Democratic. Brooks Democrat beat Assessor Gooch. License vote mostly no license. School Board Non Partisan. Lynn December 9 Henry W Eastham Republican defeated William P Connery by about 600 votes.
The Democrats gain two ex-mayors Asa Newhall and Walter Ramsdell to the Board of Aldermen. Licenses vote narrows to about 900. Mayor Eastham 4750 to Connery 4234. License 5048 yes 4234 no. Democrats Cotter Ward 6 Ward 7 Topper Ward 7. Republicans sweep School Board seats.
A statement from Mr. Duane’s office at 2 Court Street explains his illness keeps him home and unable to meet supporters. It notes a chill and intestinal disorder, under Dr William H Grainger care, demanding absolute rest and quiet. Mrs Julia Duff reacts to Gallagher Davis Miller defeat and praises Casey and straight Democrats.
Lowell reports Mayor Charles E. Howe, Republican, elected by about 2800 votes. Democratic Board of Aldermen elected, with liquor license decisions not awarded by about 300 votes. First edition.
Worcester voters back E. F. Fletcher by a margin of 1110 votes as the city approves license measures amid ongoing party activity. Balloting reflects local party strength and policy direction in Worcester on December 9.
Elbert Hubbard known as Fra Elbertus, publisher of heart to heart talks in Philistine and Roycroft binderies in East Aurora, is sued for absolute divorce by his wife Bertha Crawford Hubbard. The suit follows a prior case by W W Woodworth to recover funds for a child’s support linked to Hubbard. Miss Alice Moore, alleged to be the child’s mother, accuses Hubbard of relations in Denver and Massachusetts. she is named as Hubbard’s correspondent. Mrs Hubbard has not lived with him recently. Miss Moore resides in Concord Massachusetts.
A fire in a Harris street lodging house owned by Mrs. Annie T. Hyde started from an overheated furnace this afternoon. Damage to the house and furniture totals about 3500, partly insured. Miss Boice, a high school teacher ill, was moved to a neighbor’s house before firefighters arrived, with no lasting harm expected.
Street Commissioner Presho regarded his loss with resignation noting the extreme cold deterred Republicans from voting. He told a Post reporter that with a fair Republican turnout he believes he would have won.
Charles Snowman aged 42 of Water Street Castine Maine was found unconscious yesterday in a lodging house room at 14 Green Street West End with all gas jets open and doors and windows locked. Doctors report he will recover.
The ancient city Damascus is noted as the world’s oldest urban center with its population estimated at 225000 inhabitants.
Sponge fishing is prohibited in Turkish waters, a move that will cost Greece at least £370,000 annually. The measure affects maritime activity and regional fishery economics between the two countries.
The first installment of Tobin bronze plating for the new cup defense sloop Defender reached the Bristol boat shops by rail from Ansonia Connecticut. About 20 crates contain pieces 18 feet long and additional shipments are being prepared for early delivery.
The article notes Boston women under freezing temperatures turnout was low until late day with under half of 18,000 eligible voting. Mrs Duff and her husband cast ballots in Ward 5 Precinct 1 while others arrived in carriages for School Board races. Charlestown women showed strong turnout across districts.
At a Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Boston, Mrs Listher F Boland chaired in place of Mrs Livermore. Mrs Clara Bentley spoke on Growing and Vanishing Ideals of Womanhood and Miss Iua Clothier on Colorado society. A resolution mourned the deaths of Hon Thomas B Reed and Alice Freeman Palmer and offered sympathy to their families.
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