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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
4
Houghton Q and Dutton present a daily Christmas gift feature with 100 desirable items at specially reduced prices for Wednesday. The plan runs all week to help shoppers save money and spread more joy, with a new gift list announced each day.
A long list of discounted household goods and personal items. The page features prices for clothing, accessories, toys, books, jewelry cases, sighs of various brands, and seasonal gift ideas aimed at shoppers, with dollar amounts and sale markers throughout.
Charles G. Warren the Republican candidate narrowly defeats incumbent William Hastings to win Malden mayor. Republican majorities fill the Board of Aldermen and Common Council. the city votes heavily against license with 3 548 against and 1 761 for yes. Ward results listed for each ward show broad GOP gains.
Chelsea election results show license measure passing by 80 votes of 5400. Mayor Willard wins a fifth term over Marcus Merritt with 2970 to 2359, while Alderman races shift in Ward 1 and 2. Surprises include defeats of school committeemen and several ward aldermen, with at large aldermen elected.
Medford voters chose no mayoral challenger as the incumbent secures another term. Republicans won all at large alderman posts and 12 of 14 ward seats. no license passed amid a strong anti-gaming vote. School committee members Waite De Campe Guild elected. Aldermen listed by ward and at large.
Lowell voters re-elect Mayor James B. Casey with a 502 plurality over Frederick W. Farnham. Republicans win seven of nine Aldermen and 17 of 27 council seats. License upheld. Voters approve a three year auditor term and authorize rebuilding Huntington Hall after last winter's fire. Casey 7374 Farnham 6866 License Yes 8640 No 5430.
In Beverly on December 12, Joseph A. Wallis was reelected mayor with no opposition. The alderman-at-large race ended with S. J. Dow defeating A. B. Woodbury by 240 votes, as party lines faded in a Republican leaning council. Public license vote favored no license by 806 to 1,480.
In Fall River on December 12 voters largely backed Republican aldermen and school committee candidates. The firemen pension bill passed while the three year auditor term was defeated. Aldermen at large split with Republicans and one Democrat elected. ward seats went six Republicans and three Democrats making 18 Republicans and eight Democrats on the next board. License support stood at 5264 yes to 2449 no.
A long train arrived in Boston bearing the complete Stein-Bloch Company stock from Rochester New York. Vorenberg the clothier will offer the suits and overcoats at prices below manufacture cost with no regard to actual cost, a sale hailed as a public boon. The sale starts today and features renowned Stein-Bloch apparel known for workmanship and wear.
Charles J. Barton a Democrat running as independent won the mayoralty in Melrose by 28 votes over Sydney H. Buttrick with 898 to 870. Alderman Currie trailed Barton by 445 votes. No license won by a large margin, and several aldermen were elected without opposition. School committeemen elected were Hill Holden Swett. Ward aldermen represent seven wards with multiple winners listed.
In Chicopee Albert F. Taylor Republican was re-elected mayor with 1414 votes versus 950 for Charles A. Buckley Democrat including 142 for Graves Socialist. Eight of twelve aldermen are Republican two Democrat two Socialist. License question passed yes 1993 no 856.
Newburyport voters reelect Mayor William J. Houston as Municipal candidate for a second term. License support fell from 521 to 137. Municipal aldermen and common council candidates won broadly. Mayor results show Houston 1562 and Hunt 1875. license Yes 1348 No 1211.
Worcester results show John A Duggan Democrat elected mayor over Melvin C Overlock Republican 9997 to 8625 with Louis F Weiss Socialist 222. License measure passed 8113 to 752. City offices include ten Democratic councilmen and twenty Republicans. school committee nine Democrats and twenty one Republicans. aldermen eight Republicans and three Democrats. All terms set for next year across ten wards and 40 precincts.
Edgar W. Warren was elected mayor with 2564 votes in Newton in a sparsely attended election. The sole school race saw Henry Stebbins defeat Dr. Deborah Fawcett by 267 votes in Ward 7. Republicans won 11 of 15 alderman seats and backed the two Democratic aldermen. Both referendum measures passed, including the firemen pension and a three year auditor term.
The Holyoke city election results show Mayor Nathan P. Avery, Republican, re-elected for a second term by a 1449 vote lead over Democrat John D. Ryan. Republicans win five of seven aldermen, Democrats hold ten seats. Licensing passed by 1200 margin and a three year auditor term was approved. Avery 3974 to Ryan 2525. license Yes 3525 No 2326.
December results show Thomas J. Boynton winning the Everett mayoralty by 163 votes over Republican Newton. Roland Swan bested Arthur Rogers for Common Council president by 396. Total turnout about 3,900 with Yes on license 392 and No 2,597. Ward aldermen and school committee appointments announced.
A Tiffin Ohio woman credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for curing years of stomach trouble headaches and skin rash. She says stopping caffeine and coffee and eating fruit and Grape-Nuts boosted weight from 90 to 120 pounds and improved complexion. She praised a friend’s similar recovery and a local doctor who now prescribes these products.
In Woburn, December 12, Democrat Mayor Lawrence Reade was defeated by Republican Arthur W. Linscott. A heavy vote was cast and a ward recount delayed final results until late.
The Republicans won the Lynn city election with C Neal Harney defeating Democrat William P Connery by 1843 votes. Republicans secured 11 aldermen and 18 of 25 council seats, with license approval by a reduced margin.
J Ogden Armour paid a $2 fine in Justice Gideon’s court for letting his dog Walstaff roam without a muzzle. Armour defended the pet saying Walstaff protects the babies on the block and is inoffensive and affectionate.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy to rest a worn stomach and digest food like gastric fluids. A Chicago lawyer recounts stomach strain during a major case, crediting the tablets with restoring health and enabling continued work. Tablets offered at 50 cents a box.
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