Big Vote Expected in Boston Mayor Race
The story notes a broad voter turnout with an estimated 155 000 to 175 000 ballots and reports four mayoral candidates ending their campaigns with whirlwind tours. It also highlights the role of women voters as a potential factor in the outcome and includes letters praising the Boston Post for fair coverage from John R. Murphy James M Curley and Charles S O Connor.
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Mrs Bernice Law Not With Rowland In Cardinal Murder
Mrs Bernice Law of 66 Pearl Street Cambridge was at home Wednesday night. Police had sought to question her about alleged activities and connections to the cardinal murder and rum running gang, but authorities cite no link.
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Bernice Law
Pearl Street
Cambridge
Four Families Flee Melrose Fire on Popular Street
A three and a half story Melrose dwelling at 81 Popular Street gutted by fire early today forcing four families and several children to flee in night clothing. Firemen battled the blaze, two alarms were sounded near the Melrose Stoneham line, with interior damage estimated in the thousands.
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Dorchester Man Seriously Injured in Tremont Street Crash
Dennis J. Sullivan aged 47 of 9% Joseph street Dorchester was fatally injured yesterday afternoon after being struck on Tremont street near West Brookline street by an automobile driven by 17 year old Joseph Wiseberg of Malden. Sullivan is on the danger list at City Hospital with a fractured skull and chest bruises.
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Simon Wiseberg
Malden
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Hungary Ratifies Peace Treaty With United States
Budapest December 12 The National Assembly passed the bill ratifying the peace treaty with the United States by unanimous vote marking a first reading in the chamber.
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Hungary
Associated Press
United States
National Assembly
Murphy Urges Calm in Boston Campaign
The speaker argues that loud campaigns fail and endorses John R. Murphy as knowing municipal government from A to Z. He states a vote for Murphy serves the city’s best interests and urges voters to judge by substance over bluster.
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John R. Murphy
Pelletier Reply Scrutinizes Pre Elections Misconduct Charges
The answer of District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier to proceedings seeking his removal argues that all charges and his conduct occurred before November 9, 1919, the date he took office after election.
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Joseph C. Pelletier
Bundling Aid for New England Children
Santa Claus tied up the first big bundles with toys games and candy wrapped by soldiers firemen telephone operators and school girls. The effort aims to gladden needy children as two contests a day fund needs speeding up.
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Accused man says accusations lack foundation in fact
He claims the allegations are a conspiracy by several individuals to injure defame and ruin him and says he will prove it when required.
Senate Passes First Deficiency Bill for 196.8 Million
The Senate approved a deficiency bill funding 196.8 million dollars, about three million more than the House amount. The measure moves to conference. Chairman Warren urged swift passage to prevent impairment of Veterans Bureau work by funding delays.
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Curley Campaign Car Crashes in Eaton Square Rally
James M Curley and party were shaken when a speeding car skidded into the sidewalk on Meeting House Hill. Curley and his wife brother John and four workers escaped unharmed though frightened. He resumed rallies while rival John R Murphy sought voters.
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Great Santa Claus Workshop Buzz At 90 Federal Street
The Santa Claus Workshop at 90 Federal Street was lively with activity. Continued on Page 21-Fourth Col.
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First Death From Poison In Charlestown District
Mrs. Katheryn M. Tayne aged 62 of 91 Elm street Charlestown died at home late last night after illness from citrate of magnesia taken in the district. An analysis made yesterday found a foreign substance in the citrate with the nature of the substance not yet determined.
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Katheryn M. Tayne
Elm Street
Charlestown
Stormy Night Across the East and Allied War Memories
A Great storm swept the Eastern U S with winds near 60 mph. Notable historical dates include Wilson landing at Brest in 1919 and U S troops crossing the Rhine in 1918. A year ago at Geneva the League of Nations adopted plans for a permanent court of international justice.
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Unsettled Weather Forecast for Boston to New England
The forecast shows unsettled conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday across New England and the East. Light snow or rain is likely in northern areas, with cloudy skies and little temperature change east of the Mississippi. Winds shift from west to northwest then southwest as weather systems move northeastward.
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Weather Outlook Signals Unsettled Day with Rain and Snow
Forecast calls for unsettled conditions with rain or snow chances during day and night. Temperatures expected to run cooler than yesterday with variable wind and periods of precipitation.
Murphy for Quiet Determination in Tough Races
In a crowded campaign, John R. Murphy is pitched as a candidate of tested ability. The stump speech urges voters to prefer steady leadership over flashy talk and high power rhetoric.
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John R. Murphy
Temperature Record From Thompson's Spa Notes
Yesterday's temperature at Thompson's Spa shows averages around 40 degrees with readings around 12 to 24 hours referenced. The text contains many garbled sequences but indicates a daily temperature summary and a comparison to last year.
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Thompson's Spa
O Connor Denies Mayor Run Withdrawal Claim
School Committeeman Charles S. O’Connor denied a Boston paper rumor that he would quit the mayoral race. He vowed to finish the campaign and win decisively, promising South Boston residents a strong, overwhelming vote on election day.
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Charless. O’connor
Boston
Talk on Foreign Advertising Situation by Arnold
Frank A. Arnold national chairman of the Committee on Export of the A A A A will speak before manufacturers and advertising men at the City Club tomorrow evening at 6 o clock. He will discuss advertising abroad and its relation to foreign trade as well as current industrial and labor conditions. Arnold, director of foreign service for Frank Seaman Inc., has spent the past year in Europe studying advertising and trade and recently visited England Holland Belgium and France during a favorable business turn.
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Murphy Strong Backed by Leaders in Boston Mayoral Race
Murphy Strong leads as final day coverage notes heavy backing from Curley supporters and almost all city leaders. Boston voters head to the polls at 6 AM, with polls closing at 4 PM, in what is described as the bitterest mayoral campaign in years.
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Murphy Booed at Jamaica Theater Rally as Curley Backers Heckle
Boston residents report violence and intimidation at Murphy and O’Connor events. A Jamaica Plain meeting was broken up by a Curley gang, with police rescuing John R. Murphy from a crowd of 200 supporters. Several audiences faced boos and chants throughout the day.
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Jamaica
Boston voters eligible for mayoral and council races
Citizens number 207868 may cast ballots for mayor for four years, three city council seats for three years, and one school committee seat for three years. For the first time Boston women voters total 77998 in the mayoral election.
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