Cambridge Wins Big in Seventeen Cities Election
Cambridge elected Edward A. Glines mayor by 3524 to 1448 over Henry C. Brine, with Worcester and Salem voting no license locally and Woburn going dry. City departments backed eight hour work rules and firemen pensions as Aldermen from Ward rows and city-wide races were decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Glines
Henry C. Brine
R. D. Wentworth
Horace A. Belcher
Arthur P. Vinal
William H. Cushman
Ward
T. Franklin Preston
H. Woodberry
D. M. Frye
W. L. Waugh
J. Willard Jones
Oramel P. Walker
Massachusetts Cities Vote In 17 Local Elections
Massachusetts voters across seventeen cities produced a wave of results with many surprises. Worcester narrowly backed pro license opponents while Taunton stayed dry, and Waltham stayed dry. General C A R Dimon won Worcester as a Democrat over Putnam. Lowell Democrats swept. Newburyport stayed Republican with Moses Brown on stickers. Chicopee shifted parties, Hurley beat Little in Salem, and Everett showed anti Nichols voters backing a Socialist. Malden Newton remained lopsided, Somerville elected Edward Glines Republican, firemen pension and eight hour statutes gained broad support.
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Massachusetts
Ron ‘Se Gale
Woburn
Worcester
Peedi
Waltham
Taunton
Lowell
C. A. R Dimon
United States Cartridge Company
B. F. Butler
George A. Putnam
Wero
Deene
Accrat
Hurley
Little
Salem
Everett
Nichols
Albert M. Grant
Grant
Malden
Newton
Somerville
Edward Glines
Hurley Wins Salem Mayoral Race After Tight City Vote
In Salem on December 11 John F. Hurley defeated Mayor David M. Little 3206 to 288 in a race for mayor. N H Turner earned 259 and F Brennan 111 as Socialist Labor. The city voted for no license 2774 to 0. Aldermen largely re-elected. Henry J Tracey new member. Common Council and school committee unchanged. Eight hour workday adopted for city employees and pensioning for injured firemen approved with caveat on twenty-year pension plan rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
John F. Hurley
David M. Little
N. H. Turner
Thomas Terms
Rece F. Brennan
Socialist Labor
Henry J. Tracey
G. Arthur Hadwell
William A. Clapp
Michael J. Doyle
William F. Felton
Charles B. Fowler
Thomas G. Pinnock
Woburn Keeps Dry Victory In Davis Re-election
Woburn votes to maintain prohibition stance as Mayor W F Davis is re-elected with a 366 plurality. The town results show strong church and moral climate influence in the dry measure from December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Davis
Woburn votes no-license as city swings to dry status
In a municipal election the city cast 1481 yes and 1130 no for the no license measure, placing Woburn in the no-license column for the first time. Republicans re-elect Mayor William F. Davis by 366 over Democrat Alderman Arthur G. Ring as Socialist-Labor candidate John F. Bradley secures 61 votes. Republicans win eleven aldermen, Democrats four. ward results list Dems in Wards 1,2,3,5,7 and Republicans in Wards 4,6 with at large seats filled by Rep. bloc.
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Woburn
William F. Davis
Arthur G.ring
John F. Bradley
William E. Blodgett
Edward Q. Brackett
David W. Brown
Joseph F. de Lorilea
Frank M Greydon
John K. Murdock
Frank A. Winn
James R. Wood
Patrick H. Lynch
James J. Carroll
Daniel H. Holland
J. Brockton Murdock
Bernard J. Golden
Frank J. Munyon
Michael J. Greeney
Medford Result for Baxter Beats Dwyer in Mayor Vote
Medford December 11 Charles S Baxter Republican led with over 700 votes over Michael F Dwyer Republican later. The license vote showed Yes 768 No 1763. Other local results list candidates Fitzharr y Rosvanel Johnson Chaney and several ward races with party designations and names.
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Medford
Charles
Baxter
Michael F. Dwwyer
Master
Michael F. Dwyer
Lage Dermen
Charles L. Fitzhear Ry R. Rosvanel
Johnson
Edward K
W. B. Helleen
D. Tevens
R. Dennett Wether
Bee
H Bevati
M. Grimes
Brown Elected Mayor in Newburyport by Two Vote Plurality
Moses Brown won the Newburyport mayoral race by two votes over James F. Carens with four candidates total including incumbent Thomas Huse. A recount is likely as officials report a party neutral slate and a license question tally showed Yes 1342 No ? The city favored license by a margin of 112, down slightly from the previous election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Moses Brown
James F. Carens
Thomas Huse
Gould Wins Chelsea Mayor Election by Narrow Margin
The Hon James Gould was re elected mayor of Chelsea by 67 votes over Charles E Rowe with 2304 for Gould and 2237 for Rowe. Lower wards favored Rowe on school needs while upper wards backed Gould as aldermen were chosen and a labor eight hour day law passed. Social Democrats polled 224 votes. Aldermen at large elected were George B Guild Samuel O Jones William H Nudd William A Soley and William S Young all Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gould
Chelsea
Charles E. Rowe
Gould
Rowe
Social Democrats
William P. Drury, Jr
Thomas F. Driscoll
Citizens’ Party
Daniel M. O’connell
Samuel Shain
E Citizens
Freelin C. Knowlton
S. D
George B. Guild
Samuel O. Jones
William H. Nudd
William A. Soley
William S. Young
Thomas ¥. Driscoll
Edwin J. Elms
William J. Williams
William H. Wyeth
Leonard A. Treat
Franklin O. Barnes
Amorette L. Winstow
George H. Dunham
Henry Mitchell
Lynn Republicans sweep Lynn mayor Aldermen and board
The first election under a new charter in Lynn results in Mayor William Shepherd winning 6422 to 3398 for Walter Ramsdell with three other mayoral candidates. Republicans take ten of eleven Aldermen and twenty three of twenty five council members, select four School Board members, and three Public Works Board members with George C. elected for three years.
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Lynn
William Shepherd
Walter L. Ramsdell
Walter O. Faulkner
Frank Keefe
Ernest H. Tennison
Asa T. Newhall
Charles H. Tucker
John Ingram
Charles H. Jackson
Matthew C. McCann
Richard J. White
Ruins Kimball
Charles C. Fry
Henry Cashman
Henry M. Maxwell
Charles W. Carkin
Charles BE. Tech
J. Charles Morgan
John B. Newall
Waldo P. Walton
Board of Public Works
George C
Somerville Republicans Sweep All But Ward 3 in License Vote
In Somerville the Republicans carried every ward except Ward 3 as Glines maintains a strong plurality in the license policy dispute. The race reflects broad GOP support across most districts amid ongoing opposition to the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Ward
Local Mayor Ballot of Houghton City Results
The vote tallies show William Shephard, Rep., 6422. Walter Ramsdell, Dem., 3398. Walter Faulkner, nom. oper., 464. Ernest Tennison, Social democrat, 261. Frank Keefe, Socialist Labor, 140. Charles W. Gay served two years as mayor and Robert S. Sisson one year as mayor.
Dickinson Wins Cambridge Mayor Elect Over Warda in 313 Vote Margin
David T. Dickinson elected mayor of Cambridge defeating Alderman Walter C. Warda by 313 votes amid a heavy turnout. License vote favors no license by 2838. Eleven aldermen chosen with seven endorsed by both halls. coveney and Barrett elected with single-hall backing. two independents win. Various ward councilmen and a pension for firemen vote noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Dickinson
Cambridge
Walter C. Wardawell
Coveney
Wadden
Hall
Temple Hall
Library Hall
Board of Aldermen
Barrett
James J. Malley
D. T. Dickinson
Tem- Wi
Snibrary Hall
Wardwell
Ind
J. W. Duchanne
Scattering
J. F. Aylward
J. T. Barrett
F. “ Beunke
Een Bird
W. F. Pees
Lytle Wins Worcester Mayor Race In Tight Election
William A. Lytle, Republican, elected mayor of Worcester by 33 votes over Democrat Philip J. OConnell in a near record contest. License referendum narrowly passed after final precinct counts with 8570 yes for license No. 64 and Republicans taking seven of nine Aldermen seats.
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Worcester
William A. Lytle
Philip J. O’connell
Democratic Victory in Lowell Aldermen and Mayor Race
In Lowell on December 11 a decisive Democratic landslide changed the Board of Aldermen to eight Democrats and one Republican. The overhaul added two Democrats to the Board of Overseers of the Poor and installed a Democrat in the supply department post. Mayor Dimon won over Putnam and Stevens by 1899 votes, Dimon 7410, Putnam 6511, Stevens 820, while the city approved liquor licenses by 7806 yes to 6354 no.
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Lowell
Des
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Department of Supplies
C. A. R. Dimon
George H. Putnam
Rep
Solon W. Stevens
Citizens' League
Dimon
Putnam
Stevens
Newton’s Election Report For Mayor And Aldermen
Edward L. Pickard, Republican, wins Newton mayoralty with 2684 votes. City ballots approve no-license by 2055 to 102. Aldermen at large: Weldon, Pulsifer, Mowe, Brown, Mellen, Norris, Trowbridge, Ensign. ward aldermen: Hubbard, Lo, and others listed, with Democrats contesting four wards and Republicans winning each. Total city vote 3267.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Edward L. Pickard
Repu Tcans
William B. Weldon
Walter H. Pulsifer
Fred M.owe
Charles A. Brown
George H. Mellen
Alfred S. Norris
Walter
Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Sealed Quart Advantage
A calculated comparison urges buyers to choose Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey in full sealed quarts over five bottles per gallon. The ad claims genuine quality, and notes that four sealed quarts yield more whiskey than five shorter quarts, offering 25 percent extra quantity. Availability is through licensed grocers and druggists.
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Graves
Maryland
Graves’ Maryland
Gener
Local Officials and Ward Roster Mentioned in Election Note
A partial list appears to name ward officials and school committee members including R party members such as John W Weeks over several wards and Edward Saltonstall Alonzo Weed and others, indicating a political roster. The fragment mentions Ward 1 2 3 4 6 7 results with names like Albert Wright Abbott Bassett H Monroe L Everett George Boynton and others.
Malden Elects Reelected Mayor and Largely GOP Board
Malden Massachusetts reports Mayor Charles L. Dean reelected without opposition. School committee seats fall to Republican candidates leaving two women on the panel. The city votes to go no license by 781 in favor, 1938 against. Aldermen elected include Westore Ward 1, Rooney Ward 2, Southworth Ward 3, Pierce Ward 4, Kelley Ward 5, Schn eet Ward 6, and Ransom Ward 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Charles L. Dean
Thomas P. West Ore
Everett for Nicholls Re-elected in City Vote
Everett December 11 Mayor Charles C Nicholls re elected by 184 to 297 for Albert M Grant and 112 for Albert H Hoffman on nomination papers Socialist vote up notably and license yes 607 no 1669 Aldermen elected Tukey Ford Jenkins McCarren Councilmen Ward 1 Chambers Connolly Johnson Ward 2 Turvey Marshall Puffer Ward 3 Huey Le Baron Stebbins Ward 4 Homans Hyde Tracy Ward 5 Phippen Spencer Straight Ward 6 Bean Black Black School committee At large Freeman Watson Randall
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Everett
Charles C. Nicholls
Albert M. Grant
Albert H. Hoffman
Charles O. Tukey
Eugene C. Ford
Robert H. Jenkins
Eben S. Tracy
Walter S. Phippen
Charles F. Spencer
William A. Straight
Dward A. Bean
Henry B. Black
Leith S. Black
James E Freeman
Edwin A. Watson
Benjamin Randall
Loomis Wins Chicopee Mayoral Race in landslide
In Chicopee on December 11, James H. Loomis defeats Mayor Denis Murphy by 680 votes, the city’s largest mayoral plurality. The Board of Aldermen leans Republican with Loomis 1468, Murphy 788, Orr 36. License votes: Yes 1106, No 664.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicopee
Denis Murphy
James H. Loomis
Board of Aldermen
Loomis
Murphy
Orr
Soc
Chapin Wins Third Term As Mayor In Holyoke
Arthur B. Chapin Republican was elected to a third term in Holyoke defeating Michael J. Griffin Democrat by a margin of 11644. The city approved a license by 915 votes. Other results show party and faction lines with minor discrepancies in the OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Arthur B. Chapin
Michael J. Griffin
Tosis Maor—Chary
A. Griffin
Duckland
Soc
Melrose Republicans Sweep City Election Victory
Melrose Republicans won every city office in the December 11 vote. Mayor Johnsonerupee secured the position by a 49 plurality over Independent candidate Sydney Buttrick. The city stayed no license by a strong margin of 1219.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellrose
Johnsonerupee
Sydney Buttrick
Patte Doc
Ind
Beverly selects Samuel Cole for mayor in Citizens ticket
Beverly voters elected Samuel Cole for mayor by a 429 plurality over Horace W. Woodberry. The election included a license vote with 629 Yes and 1,497 No, reflecting the community’s stance on liquor licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Samuel Cole
Citizens
Horace W. Woodberry
Boston Man Strange Death Ties to London Credit Letter
A man registered as Sydney Samuel of Boston at the West End Hotel in Portland died from a gunshot wound to the temple. He carried £600 in credit on Brown Shipley & Co and drew £180 from Aug to Nov. A jar held shredded letters, likely a woman's handwriting, and a trunk was to be delivered to Sydney Samuel. No local records match the name.
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Portland
West End
Sydney Samuel
Boston
Brown, Shipley & Co
London
Boston & Maine
H. & A. Allan
Sydney
Samuel
New York
Bardwell Nonfatally Injured. Recovery Expected
Benjamin F. Bardwell attempted suicide by cutting his wrist at 15 Joy Street yesterday morning. He was reported resting comfortably at City Hospital last night and expected to recover.
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Benjamin F. Bardwell
Joy Street
City Hospital
How I Fought Lomasney
Abraham Silverman recalls Ward 8 clashes with the Lomasney faction. He describes campaigning for Gallivan for street commissioner and McCarthy for the council, facing intimidation, requesting police protection, challenging non-residents and double ballots, and seeking removal of men from Lomasney’s booth. He notes denials of police action and mentions precincts 1 and 4 where Dore and Weinberg supporters were solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomasney
Silverman
James A. Gallivan
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Hendricks Club
Miss Barrows Candidate Wins School Committee Seat
Miss Anna Barrows led the race for Boston school committee but was away on a lecturing trip in Northern New York. Her mother, Mrs. Georgiana Barrows, said the victory came from the candidate’s record and honesty, noting she did not campaign with personal appeals. The mother expected to learn the result the next day in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Barrows
New York
Georgiana Barrows
Boston
Watertown
Ex-Supt Drohan Praises Gallivan Victory in Boston
Ex Superintendent John Drohan of public buildings says Gallivan's election win proves the value of organization in city politics. He notes the harmony of the convention that nominated Gallivan and discusses party unity in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drohan
Ofublic
Dorchester
Gallivan
Dore
Holt
Democrats Hold Ground In East Boston Election Victory
The East Boston results show John L. Kelley winning as Democrats sustain power while Republican opposition faltered. Major losses for Ambrose Woods and Minton were offset by gains in the Common Council and street commissioner races, credited to James Donovan and allies. Corbett praised for Charlestown showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Kelley
Boston
P. J. Kennedy
Norton
William S
McNary
Ambrose Woods
Perlie A. Dyar
Minton
Gewinning
Common Council
Public School Association
James Donovan
J. J. Corbett
J. A. Kelcher
Charlestown
Hurricane Pace in Six Day Rider Contest at Madison Square Garden
At midnight the nine leading teams in the six day bicycle race in New York remain neck and neck with the thousand mile mark approaching. Bikes and McFarland Pierce and McEachern Simar and Gougoltz lead by three laps with Turville and Gimm and Waller and Stinson close behind. A morning crash injured several riders but no serious harm occurred. Gougoltz rode seven laps alone but was not given credit by the referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
McFarland
Pierce
McEachern
Simar
Gougoltz
Turville
Gimm
Waller
Stinson
Babcock
Aronson
Fisher
Fred Herick
Kiser
Ryser
Muller
Accoutrier
Gimin
Cutler Wins Amateur Billiards Match in New York
Albert G. Cutler of Boston defeated Frank Billiter of Minneapolis 300 to 164 in the evening game of the amateur billiard championship. The New England player led with a 39 high run and posted a 921 average.
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New York
Albert G. Cutler
Boston
Frank Billiter
Minneapolis
New England
Charles Sumner Schmitt
Chicago
William Paige
J. A.hemirick
Cutler
Billiter
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Mas Gratehed
Tom Flood
ST. Comm
Gallivans
Bovpor
Koko
Johnnie
Dickinson
Beverly, Cole, Cit
Nichols, Cit
Chapin
Newton, Pickard
tNe Biss Teus Somerville
Glines
R Ee
Davis
Lytle
Codman & Hall CO
Dewey Square
Weeks & Potter CO
Muantoas
Brown
Republican
Shepherd
E ‘Page
Fea
SSIA
Gloucester
Mass
China
Chicopee Republican
Melrose
ALL Republican
Cole
Sydney Samuels
Samuel Sydney
Bardwell
Abraham Silverman
John P. Dore
Lonasney
Dan Kiley
Weinberg
Miss Barrows
Drohan
Democratic Party
Lee Donovan
de Fine
Emocrats
Garry Boston
Tdlent
Miles
Dikes
É McEachern
Imar and
Gougotz
Eevee Turville and Gimm
Waller and Stinson
Babcock and Aronson
Kaser and Ryser
Fisher and Frederick
Miller and Accoutrier
Elkes
Stout
McLean Cor
Devonshire S
Spring Lane
Orsi
Edison
E. P. Blake CO
Sudbury St
Washington St
Thorp & Martin CO
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