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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
3
A Greek deckhand Bruso rescues Captain Oswarsond from a iced mast in a raging North Atlantic gale. He then saves Seaman Martin from a hatch, both men frostbitten but alive, as Captain Dailey continues to search the sunken barge.
An explosion of ads touts a Biscuit as a cure for indigestion with bold testimonials from named users. The piece blends consumer health claims with a local political fight over campaign materials and a Board of Aldermen slate contest.
The revenue cutter Gresham rescued seven men from the waterlogged and dismasted schooner William Marshall off Cape Cod. Captain Spragg and crew brought the crew to safety as a gale battered the derelict, which had been bound from St John to New York with lumber. David W. Simpson of East Boston, owner, welcomed the rescuers.
The Boston schooner Charles I Mitchell, 50 miles east of Cape Henry, was abandoned after a gale. Captain N B Gray and his crew lashed in rigging and built a raft as waves tore the ship apart. They were rescued by a coastwise steamer and brought to Baltimore, the vessel valued at about 11000 dollars and partially insured.
Boston voters will choose one member of the school committee for three years and elect 13 Aldermen 75 Councilmen and one street commissioner. The school committee race features David A. Ellis backed by Democratic and Republican parties and the Public School Association against Julia E. Duff, a former school board member running as a Democratic citizen candidate.
Mrs Duff and Mr Ellis voiced confidence of victory as local elections loom. Republicans name a seven member alderman slate led by Bangs and Crook while Democrats, led by President McClellan, seek a majority. Mayor Fitzgerald forecasts Ellis to the School Board and ten Democratic aldermen. James Gallivan seeks street commissioner reelection against John Savage.
A home formula claims to relieve a cough or break up a cold within 24 hours. Mix Virgin Oil of Pine Pure half an ounce glycerine two ounces and whisky half pint and take a teaspoonful every four hours. Use only pure ingredients and buy Pine Oil in original half-ounce vials for best results.
The outcome hinges on two voting machines in Ward 7 Democratic precinct and Ward 10 Republican precinct. Big turnout expected for school committee fight though not matching last year’s mayoral election. street commissioner race may be decided early. Campaign fund disbursements reveal divisions in Wards 20 and 24 under President McClellan.
James I. Fee accuses a morning newspaper advertisement advocating Ellis of being an underhanded tactic by Mrs. Duff and her supporters to inflame race issues. He says the ad was paid for by a trusted Duff associate, not Ellis, and urges voters to back Ellis for school reform and fair play.
David A. Ellis, the endorsed candidate of both parties, issued a statement after his campaign event saying he has utmost confidence in his election tomorrow. He criticizes Mrs Duff’s methods and alleges a spurious ad was placed by her husband as the campaign closes.
Mrs Julia E Duff declared she has fought the campaign the best she could and, after warm receptions and encouragement, feels confident of victory. She acknowledged her opponent has three political endorsements but believes this is the year when voters decide.
Joseph M. Sullivan declares strong election odds claiming thousands oppose Ellis for racial reasons and many dislike Mrs Duff’s campaign. He says he runs independently of all bosses and would guarantee a fair impartial administration if elected and now expects about 45 000 votes.
President McClellan addressed 25 ward chairmen urging turnout for David A. Ellis in the Boston school committee race. The circular defends Ellis as the Democratic nominee and says independent candidates lack justification, stressing inclusive representation from all races and creeds.
Republican candidate John E. Savage predicted a strong turnout, asserting he will poll the full Republican strength and more against Commissioner Gallivan.
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