Democrats Confident in Closing Rallies for Collins
The Hon. Patrick A. Collins, Democratic candidate for Boston mayor, is said to lead by a 7,500 to 10,000 majority. Born in Fermoy Ireland on March 12 1844 he rose from Chelsea shop work to Harvard Law School and a long career in law public service and politics. He served in the Massachusetts House and Senate led the Boston Democratic city committee and later held national roles including consul general at London. He resides on Corey Road Ward.
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Ward
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Richard Sullivan
Mr. Hart
Hayes
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Hart
Faneuil Hall
Arthur W. Dolan
Charlestown
Patrick A. Collins
Miller
Democratic Party
Edward J. Flynn
Thomas N. Hart
Political Rally Praises General Collins Ahead of Election
Speakers at a Boston rally advocate General Collins for mayor, attacking rival Hart and urging active campaigning from polls opening to closing. Ex-Senator Sullivan and other local figures stress Collins as principled and nears victory, calling for sustained effort and support.
Rally for street commissioner candidate list
A rally supported by the Andrew Jackson Club was held for candidate Alfred S. Hayes Martin P. Higgins John A. Ryan Malachi L. Jennings rthur Harrington Charles M. Dacey John C. Hurley Jeremiah Watson and John H. Duane. The event aimed to boost support for the street commissioner race.
Republicans hold housing meetings with Hart for Boston mayor
The piece profiles Thomas Norton Hart, Republican nominee for Boston mayor, detailing his long business career from hats to banking, his political rise, prior campaigns against Hugh O’Brien, and his 1890s foundation of a city debt critique. It notes other speakers Curtis Guild Jr., Michael Murray, Jesse Gove, C J Hatch, and Aaron Wolfson.
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Dorchester
Curtis Guild, Jr
Michael J. Murray
Jesse Gove
C.J. Hatch
The
Produce Exchange
Aaron Wolfson
Enthusiasm at Other Meeting Highlights Boston Campaign
More than 2000 Democrats gathered at Lyceum Hall East Boston for a rally backing General Collins and the Democratic slate. Speakers praised Collins Day and Duane, urged high turnout and endorsed the eight hour movement while stressing party unity and reform.
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Boston
John H. Duane
Alderman Day
General Collins
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Day
Duane
Joseph A. Conry
Lomasney
Fitzgerald
Gallivan
Kelcher
Pat Kennedy
Tom Doherty
Republican Party
Democracy
Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company
Richard J. Malone
Harvard
Joseph A. Dennison
Ciitizens
Fibnera
Mayer
Fitzgerald predicts Collins victory by large plurality in Boston
Congressman Fitzgerald spoke at Vine Street Church claiming General Collins will win Boston mayoral race by more than 5000 votes. He criticized Republican orators for misstatements and insults while praising Democratic leaders for avoiding personal attacks and endorsing Collins as fit to lead Boston.
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Fitzgerald
Vine Street
Collins
Boston
Hart
Democratic Party
Colored Men for Collins Unite to Show Political Power
A call urging colored voters to organize and demonstrate unity to support P. A. Collins for mayor. The appeal stresses concerted action, party loyalty, and efficient organization to mobilize the colored vote in New England, building a strong Democratic presence and securing victory. Br. G Walker signs.
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Democratic
New England
P. A. Collins
Br. G. Walker
Naphen Endorses Collins for Boston Mayor
Congressman Naphen spoke in Ward 12 urging unity for Collins as the Democratic nominee. He praised Collins past and leadership, said he would govern for the people, and urged constituents to support him to be elected Mayor of Boston.
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Boston
Collins
Democratic Party
P. A. Colling
Washington
CHARLESTOWN RALLIES
Two Democratic rallies were held in Charlestown with speakers at Gaulry Hall and Roughan Hall. Leaders included John H. Connolly presiding and speakers such as John J. Hayes John A. Keither David B. Shaw William H. Quigley Charles M. Caddigan Thomas A. Kelly John P. Sylvan William E. Mahoney Frank A Teeling Charlies Sullivan Henry H. Marks Philip O Brien Patrick Cauley John F. Fitzgerald Joseph J. Corbett Joseph A. Conry Charles Sullivan and David B. Shaw. crowds heard campaign messaging in Ward 4 and nearby venues.
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Charlestown
Gcauly Hall
John H. Connolly
John J. Hayes
John A. Keither
David B. Shaw
William H. Quigley
Charles M. Caddigan
Thomas A. Kelly
John P. Sylvan
William E. Mahoney
Frank A. .Teeling
Charlies
Ward 7 Rally Ends with Party Leadership Critique
The Spencer Club of Ward 7 held a rally last night supporting Alder man David J. Barry and Representative Bresnahan. John I. Spencer presided and introduced Representative John L. Donovan who attacked the board of strateg, blaming it for Democratic party disruption and urging General Collins to lead the party out of Quincy’s mistakes.
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Ward
David J. Barry
Bresnahan
John i. Spencer
John L. Donovan
Board of
Strateg
Democratic Party
Collins
Quincy
City Employees Act Political Meeting Endorses Collins
Sunday sessions of the Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Union 6064 condemn John R. Murphy's stance toward the Democratic party and praise Mayor Quincy. The group endorsed General Collins, urging votes for the eight hour day and for P A Collins. A Sewer Department Employees' Union meeting at People's Institute backed the eight hour law and Collins for Mayor.
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Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Union
John R. Murphy
Democratic Party
Quincy
General Collins
P. A. Collins
Sewer Department Employees’ Union
People’s Institute
Patrick A. Collins
Collins
Ward 13 Group Backs Collins for Mayor and Aldermen
The Ward 13 Improvement Association declared for General Collins for mayor and for Michael W. Norris and Patrick Bowen for aldermen at Sunday talks. Speakers included Norris Bowen O'Brien Curran Whalen and Lydon. They favor an eight hour municipal workday and the regular Democratic school ticket, and did not back Barry or Bresnahan as reported.
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Ward 13 Improvement Association
General Collins
Michael W. Norris
Patrick Bowen
M. W. Norris
Thomas O'Brien
Thomas Curran
James A. Whalen
D. T. Lydon
Barry
Bresnahan
Corbett Credits Democrats Unity for Victory Odds
The Hon. Joseph J. Corbett declares the Democrats are sure to win, praising party unity and Charlestown voters' loyalty to the party as in the past.
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Joseph J. Corbett
Charlestown
Fitzgeralds Prediction Sees Collins Winning By 600
The columnist predicts the campaign is over and General Collins will win by a 600 vote margin, expressing confidence in the result.
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Fitzgerald
Collins
Reception for Irish political prisoner Edward Kennedy planned
A committee of Irish Americans arranges a testimonial reception and concert for Edward O'Brien Kennedy Featherstone, recently released. The event at Union Park Hall Washington Street is set for Sunday evening December 17 with William J. Cronin presiding. A sub committee led by T P McNamara and others coordinates preparations.
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Featherstone
Mr. Kennedy
Union Park Hall
Washington Street
William J. Cronin
Thomas Casey
James H. Devine
John D. Driscoll
David Condon
M. Hes+in
P. J. Lynch
D. P. Toomey
Patrick Foley
Strategy Board Their Target In Ward 8 Rally
A packed Odd Fellows Hall on North Russell Street hosted a Ward 8 Republican rally led by chairman Henry Gediman. Speakers included Thomas N. Hart, Jesse M. Gove, Senator C. H. Innes, George N. Swallow, and Moses Lowrie. The crowd heard calls for Hart as the businesslike choice and for continued reform at City Hall, with remarks on alleged payroll padding and city finances.
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Henry Gediman
Republican Committee
Green Street
Thomas N. Hart
Jesse M. Gov
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City Hall
Collins
Boston
Innes
Alderman Presho
Swallow
Presho
Street Commission
Mr. Swallow
Jesse’ Gove
Ward 8
Board of ‘Strategy
J. B. Knox
Hart Campaign Rally at Faneuil Hall Endorses Hart for Boston Mayor
Noonday rally at Faneuil Hall presided by George N. Swallow with Sen ator William H. Lott and ex-Mayor Hart. Hart declares his unanimous Republican nomination for Boston mayor and urges financial reform as he discusses city debt and taxes before businessmen and citizens.
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Faneuil Hall
George N. Swallow
Republican City Committee
William H. Lott
Dorchester
Hart
Boston
Gotock
Swallow predicts Hart victory by 5000 in rough weather
President George N. Swallow of the Republican city committee says he sticks to a forecast of Hart winning by 5000, noting weather may affect turnout. He cites past storms and urges taxpaying citizens to vote, accusing opponents of shifting statements and organizational coercion.
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Republican City Committee
Hart
Curt
Boston
Board of Strategy
Hart to Win by Three Thousand Five Hundred Votes
The Hon. Jesse Gove claims a strong late surge for Thomas N. Hart, noting a citywide shift toward good government. He alleges Democratic efforts to coerce city employees into voting a Democratic ticket and predicts Hart’s victory by 3590 votes depending on vote counting.
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Hart
Thomas N. Hart
Wolcott Endorses Hart for Boston Mayor
Governor Wolcott says he will vote for Mr. Hart for mayor of Boston, praising Hart as a man of integrity and broad experience in city affairs and familiar with the duties and administration details.
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Boston
Big Republican turnout predicted by local leaders this year
Chairman Swallow expects about 80 000 votes while Chairman Lee forecasts 82 000. Alderman Barry believes turnout may reach 85 000 in this election.
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Lee
Barry
Boston Aldermen Elections See Tight Races Across Districts
Representative Burlen predicts Hart will win as districts prepare for Boston alderman elections for the first time in years. Contests center on Day versus Cochran in District 1 and multiple battles across Charlestown Dorchester and Beantown wards with eight Democrats and five Republicans expected on the next board.
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Fred W. Day
James A. Cochrane
Charlestown
Philip O’brien
William H. Oakes
Edward W. Dixon
Joseph Spektorsky
Michael W. Norris
Patrick Bowen
David F. Barry
Bresnahan
George H. Moore
Michael J. O’brien
George H. Tinkham
Julian Codman
James H. Doyle
Albert E. Taylor
Joseph J. Norton
Francis E. Park
Dorchester
Adams
Codman
McDonald
Joseph T. Walsh
Robert A. Jordan
Daniel C. Casey
Peabody Gerry
John H. Broderick
Municipal Mail Record Set in Boston Campaign Post Office
The Boston post office reports a historic mail surge in a political campaign with 240000 pieces Friday 120000 on Saturday and 70000 Sunday morning. Acting Postmaster Henderson and staff delivered all mail on time, a performance described as unmatched in the office.
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Henderson
Salvation Army gospel service to feature Nellie Roberts
Adjutant Nellie Roberts will speak on God Way With Me at the regular Salvation Army gospel service in Bromfield Street M E Church this afternoon at 3. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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