Surprises In Elections In Other Cities
Eighteen Bay State cities besides Boston held municipal elections yesterday with notable upsets. Mayors in Cambridge Somerville Salem Worcester Lowell Lynn Everett Melrose Malden Medford Chelsea Newton Woburn Newburyport Beverly Fall River Holyoke Chicopee faced re election outcomes. Of ten incumbent mayors, six were re elected.
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Bay State
Boston
Cambridge
Charles HH
Thurston Somerville
Charles A. Grimmons
Salem
Thomas G. Pinnock
Worcester
John T. Duggan
Lowell
James B. Casey
Lynn
C. N. Barney Everett
Thomas J. Boynton
Melrose
Charles J. Barton
Malden
Charles G. Warren
Medford
Chelsea
Edward E. Willard
Newton
Edgar W. Warren
Very Late Count Leaves Cambridge Ward 9 Result Murky
A counting error delayed results in Ward 9 Cambridge. Non partisan observers gained apparent control of the board as officials worked through the late tally.
Non partisans win council seats and mayoral race in close city vote
Last night the Non-partisans claimed nine seats to Democrats two, reversing last year’s balance. Charles H. Thurston won the mayoral race over W. K. Blodgett by under 100 votes as total city turnout surpassed 14 000 ballots. Two Non-partisans gained council seats while license votes favored no by 849 to 4531.
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Charles H. Thurston
W. K. Blodgett
Right Here at Home Daly Recommends Father John’s Medicine
Mrs FE Daly of 77 Fountain Street Haverhill Mass says her daughter Mabel’s hacking Severn cough was cured after three bottles of Father John’s Medicine and has remained well since she offers the testimonial to others with similar trouble.
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John
Mabel
FE. M. Daly
Fountain Street
Hlaverhill, Mass
Somerville Mayor Victory Sparks Democratic Joy
In the city’s greatest political battle Charles A. Grim mons, Republican, won the mayoral race. Elston delivered a strong vote for Democrats, fueling celebration across the party.
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Charles A. Grimmons
Grimmons Edges Elston in City Mayor Race by Narrow Margin
In a total 7672 votes for mayor, Grimmons 40381 and Elston 3489 with 162 blanks. Elston carried every precinct in the city for a Democratic bid, conceding only when Grimmons’ home ward results arrived. Democrats gain one alderman, Ward 1, as 18 Republicans and three Democrats sit on the board. City backs no-license by large margin.
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Somerville
Abraham A. Elston
Grimmons
Elston
William F. Remick
David B. Armstrong
Pinnock Wins Salem Mayor Race Amid License Victory
In Salem municipal election Thomas G. Pinnock, Republican, defeats former Mayor John F. Hurley by 506 votes as the city shifts from no license to license by a margin of 23. Pinnock tops Hurley 3255 to 2749 with the license vote Yes 3424 No 3401. Republicans take five of seven aldermen and 20 of 24 council seats.
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Salicm
Thomas G. Pinnock
John F. Wurley
Mr. Pinnock
Hurley
John F. Hurley
Senator McNary Declines Election Comment
Congressman McNary, a key leader in the Democratic revolt against Fitzgerald, refused to speak on the election saying he has nothing to say now and may offer an opinion later. The item also lists prices for overcoats from Gray Co. and mentions Lung Wure cough remedy.
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McNary
Martin Lomasney
Fitzgerald
Lomasney’s plan to hurt Fitz foiled in ward results
Fitzgerald wins over 44 000 votes with a plurality near 5609, while Frothingham falls short of 36 000. Ward 1 solidly backs Fitzgerald. Lomasney’s bid to swing unions and wards collapses, redefining city political loyalties and alliances.
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Lomasney
Fitz
Mavyer-elect
Fitzgerald
Frothingham
Somasney
Edward J. Donovan
Dewey
Hendricks Club
Overcoats and prices listed at Gray shop
A catalog snippet shows overcoats priced at 315.00 and 7.90 each from F Gray located at Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray
Washington and
Hanover Sts
Boston Weather Outlook on Page Nine Fourth Column
The forecast notes fair conditions for Boston and nearby areas with light snow flurries in places. Wednesday remains fair. Thursday turns colder with light west to north winds.
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Boston
Weather map hints snow in north and rain in south
A New England weather note forecasts snow for the northern portion with rain in the south. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies, and Thursday may turn partly cloudy with a chance of snow in the southern area.
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New England
Rio Overcomes 85.00 I Gray Co Washington and Hanover
Rio tops Gray Co in Washington and Hanover in a market report showing price levels at 85.00 with noted shipments and regional activity. The brief names Gray Co and local routes impacting trade.
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Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Boston School Board Fight Shapes City Politics
The five nominees faced party endorsements from Republicans Democrats and the Public School Association. David X Coughlan led late but David A Ellis won as the Republican and Democratic hopeful while the board remains four Democrats and one Republican. Missing precincts include portions of Wards 20 22 and 6.
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Boston School Board
Citizens’ Union
Public School Association
David X. Coughlan
Citizens’ Union Indorsement
David A. Elis
Ellis
Coughlan
School Committee
Jean A. Brett
Sig Eedee
Atate
George E. Procriss
LC Ig
Daniel S. Harkins
John Hu
Wennealy
Lagat
Tae Colton
Cis
Eas Cole Pike Waste
Joseph M. Sullivan
William S. Kenny
Spiess Taikeek
OOTOO
David XN
Coughlin
Leidisegns
David A
Hannan Leads Doyle in Street Commissioner Race
With wards 4 20 22 and 25 missing all Republican ballots the tally shows Hannan Republican leading Doyle Republican 41041 to 39304. Doyle appears to trail by over 1000 votes pending full results.
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Hannan
Doyle
Doyie
Governors council votes pardon for Nashua bank defaulter Goggin
Concord New Hampshire December meeting of the Governors council votes to advise the Governor to issue a pardon for John P. Goggin the Nashua bank defaulter. The pardon to take effect November 20 1908.
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Concord
N. H
Governors Council
John P. Goggin
Nashua
Ulsters 87.90 S Gray Co. Washington and Hanover
Ulsters 87.90 price listing for S Gray Co in Washington and Hanover references product or stock line. No clear event or action described.
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S. Gray Co
Washington and Hanover
Alderman Elected as Democrats Sweep Local Council
Democrats win key council seats as alderman election results favor party nominees. Republicans face losses while Good Government endorsement highlights shape of the slate.
School Board Elected Local Figures and Associations
The school board elected members include George E Brock Rep P S A C U James J Storrow Rep Dec P S A C U Thomas J Kenny Rep Dec P S A C U William S Kenny Rep Dec P S A C U David A Ellis Rep P S A C U
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George E. Brock
C. U
James J. Storrow
Thomas J. Kenny
William S. Kenny
David A. Ellis
Scotiage Mills Set 10 Percent Wage Increase
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on December 12 workers at the independent Scotiage mills were informed of a 10 percent wage rise effective January 1. The operation employs 17 workers.
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Woonsocket, R. T
Scotiage Mills
Overcoats Half Price Sale at It Gray to Washington
Local ad announces half price overcoats at It Gray, with shopping urged on Washington and Hanover streets. Indicates significant discount to attract customers.
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Gray
Washington and Hanover Sts
Aldermen Elected In City Council Ballot
The report lists elected aldermen including John E. Baldwin and Francis R. Bangs with party designations, plus several others such as G. G. A. Tilton S. Bell Edward J. Bromberg Edward L. Cauley James M. Curley William J. Hennessey Fred J. Kneeland Frank J. Linehan William Berwin Daniel A. Whelton George H. Battis and Charles M. Draper with Democratic and Republican affiliations.
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John E. Baldwin
Francis R. Bangs
G. A. Tilton S. Bell
Edward J. Bromberg
Edward L. Cauley
James M. Curley
William J. Hennessey
G. A
Fred J. Kneeland
Frank J. Linehan
William Berwin
Boston Election Yields Minor Shifts in School Board and City Hall
Mrs. Julia E. Duff the sole woman candidate lost her bid for the School Board. Bromberg won as a Republican after the Good Government Association declined to endorse him. Alderman James Curley was reelected and Acting Mayor Whelton won the aldermanic seat.
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Julia E. Duff
Bromberg
Good Government Association
James Curley
Whelton
Big Boys Sale Ad From F Gray Co Washington and Hanover
An advertisement from F Gray Co promotes a big sale at Washington and Hanover streets. The notice highlights cheap stoves and general merchandise, mentioning Albee's and a 99 Broadway style reference.
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Big Boys’ Sale F. Gray Co
Washington
Itanover
F. Gray Co
Big Sale
Washington and Ilanover Sts
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E. Chickering Co
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Republican Party
Lomasney Alliance
Monahan
Charlestown
Linehan
P. A. Collins
Hart
Woose
Boylston ST
Washington Forecast
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Lomasney Knifes
Ward 8
John F. Fitzgerald
Democrat
Louis A. Frothingham
Cit
Henry S. Dewey
People's
James A. Watson
Mun
John I. Fitzgerald
Patrick A. Collins
George N. Swallow
William E. Hannan
Republican
James H. Doyle
W. I. Hannan
Aldermien
Democrats
Woonsocket
Albee
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