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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
9
A Christmas anecdote contrasts spending on gifts with practical value. Two boys compare presents with one claiming ownership of dining chairs and sets meant for the mother, arguing they will use them long after others spoil. The piece warns against pennyworth purchases and leaks that sink ships, noting space limits on prices.
The steamship Indianapolis under Captain John Johnson weighed anchor at Hoboken and set course for Seattle, describing a voyage from Chicago to Seattle that is hailed as one of the most noteworthy feats in steam navigation history.
Taylor Tex Dec 12 J B Dismuke a Lee county farmer in good health aged 66 and weighing over 200 pounds is described as father of 351 children. He has had three wives with seven children from the first and twelve from the third.
A detailed advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It touts glycerine as non alcoholic solvent, defends against mercenary frauds, and cites medical endorsements, a pamphlet of extracts, and offers free information from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo, N Y.
Boston mayoral race shows record turnout with about 95 000 of 112 000 registered voters voting roughly 84 percent. John F Fitzgerald carried 14 of 25 wards and topped Frothingham in most, while Judge Dewey cut into both sides and Jerry Watson drew 18 votes citywide in a municipal ownership bid. Ward 11 Roxbury gave Frothingham a strong showing, and Ward 8 favored Fitzgerald despite the Lomasney influence.
Reports detail Lomasney's break with Fitzgerald amid ward by ward shifts in Boston. Ex-Mayor Curtis and Jesse Gove advised, yet Lomasney refused to back Frothingham, pledging to block the mayor's agenda even in defeat. Democratic leaders doubt success of Republican tinkering at the State House.
W T A Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee hails a Boston victory. John F Fitzgerald retains his record of victories and ends the belief that four years of Democratic rule must be followed by two years of Republican rule. He credits the candidate's energy and endurance.
New England travelers to Southern California reach Los Angeles and nearby points quicker via the Los Angeles Limited of the Chicago and Northwestern Union Pacific and Salt Lake Route, while San Francisco and other California and Oregon points are served by the Famous Overland Limited of the same lines and Southern Pacific. The ads promise faster, first class and tourist tickets at low rates, with J. B. Brittain, General Agent, 00 Washington St Boston, handling bookings.
A Providence reader writes thanks for Minard’s Liniment curative effect on his father’s rheumatism. The letter claims full recovery of a paralyzed arm after six months of pain and failed treatments. Advert claims promote Minard’s Liniment as an antiseptic external remedy for rheumatism neuralgia pleurisy and many pains with a price note on 50 cent bottles.
The article argues whiskey quality depends on grain sourcing and clean mash and details the distillation process. It describes removing heads and tails, blending by skilled masters, and aging in oak barrels to produce a mellow, healthful whiskey, contrasting with inferior muddy varieties.
The narrative describes Mr. Lomasney shifting loyalty from Mr. Fitzgerald to back Mr. Donovan for Mayor after Mayor Collins' death. Fitzgerald misreads loyalties until it is too late, while Lomasney secretly directs Donovan's campaign. Tensions rise as ward workers call for capitulation, contrasting past clashes with Mayor Quincy.
The document lists ward by ward candidate slates with party affiliations. Rep tickets appear in wards 1, 10, 11, 12, and 17. Dem tickets show in most other wards including 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 18. Names include Edward C. R. Bagley, Thomas F. Doherty, Joseph Donovan, James Ducey, John McDermott, Philip McGonagle, Bartholomew Brickley, Daniel Kiley, John W. Craig, David Montague, James Noyes, William Chester, Florence Fitzgerald, and others.
The document lists candidates by ward with party affiliations: Ward 18 Barrett Curley Good all Democrats. Ward 19 Kelley Madden Murphy Democrats. Ward 20 Beatty Bramhall Clark Republicans. Ward 21 Ferguson George Warner Republicans. Ward 22 Crook Howes Wentworth Republicans. Ward 23 Carruth Leonard Fowler Republicans. Ward 24 Clark Green Willcut Republicans. Ward 25 Case Richardson Webster Republicans.
Providence report states John Hammond a structural iron worker on the new post office building fell forty feet at work and is believed fatally injured.
Ex mayor Josiah Quincy praises Fitzgerald after a decisive primary win and large 8000 vote plurality. He asserts party unity, predicts honest efficient leadership, and disputes fears of Democratic disruption.
Trademarked ad touts Callahan Home Whiskey sold direct to customers to cut middleman profits. Four quarts for $3, with ten-year aged blended whiskey shipped prepaid to New England rail points. If unsatisfied, customer can return case for a full refund. company bears all risk. John F. Callahan & Co., Boston address and old reliable firm backing.
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