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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1897
Page
2
Hundreds seek free examinations and prescriptions at 729 Boylston street Boston as Dr. R C Flower and associates offer free care until the coming Saturday night. Lectures for women and men follow at venues in Chelsea and Lynn.
A large crowd at Vine Street Church packed with cheers for Mayor Quincy. Speakers including George H. Norton Timothy E. McCarthy and Joseph A. Dennison attacked Curtis and the Republican influence, praised Quincy and urged voters to back the Quincy ticket, while criticizing Riley and national party lines.
Mr Riley spoke at St John’s Hall Dorchester in front of 300 to 400 attendees. W J Higgins chaired as Coakley and Colonel Doherty also addressed the crowd. Riley defended bringing national issues into a local campaign and claimed sole rightful as a Democratic candidate.
A Quincy rally in Ward 22 overflowed Friendship Hall with nearly 1000 attendees and a second meeting held in a nearby hall. Speakers included Hon Salem D. Charles Joseph A. Conry John A. Kelcher John Drohan William A. McDevitt Thomas F. Strange W T A Fitzgerald and Frank K. Foster.
Temple Hall officials forecast no license by 800 votes and an overall win for Mayor Sortwell by about 1100 votes. Ward results are expected close in Ward 1 with Perkins possibly winning, while Ward 2 3 4 and 5 favor Sortwell by 400 200 300 and 200 votes respectively.
Mass meeting posters cover South Boston walls for tomorrow night in Spellman Hall Ward 13. Senator James A. Gallivan, once at odds with Mayor Quincy, leads a large turnout and will preside as speakers include Salem D. Charles Joseph A. Dennison Congressman Fitzgerald Daniel H. Coakley and others.
The American Wringer Company lists its locations at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street and describes garments wringers man gears and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired and orders by telephone receive prompt attention.
East Boston crowd hears speakers including Councilman Conry and Joseph Hickey denounce Thomas Riley and Edwin Curtis. The speech labels Riley a betrayer of Democratic principles dating from 1876 and mocks his race based political shifts amid a heated municipal campaign.
Senator James A. Gallivan of South Boston endorses Mayor Quincy, denounces the Republican claim of reform as bluff, recalls Edwin Curtis’s city hall purge, and urges votes for Quincy and seven Democratic aldermanic candidates to rebuff partisan foes.
Congressman Fitz gerald urges party unity at a Boston meeting as he previews December 21 mayoral ballots. He lists four candidates David Goldstein Socialist Labor Thomas Riley independent Democrat Curtis Republican Josiah Quincy Democrat and analyzes Riley’s loyalty and past dealings with public officers.
The text recalls Boston Democratic Party leadership since 1875 and cites a manifesto signed by the party chair. It highlights plans to nominate Halsey J. Boardman for mayor to unite opposition against Mayor Cobb and his allies, noting Boardman’s ties to the Republican ticket and Curtis support.
In East Boston, Colonel Thomas F. Doherty, once Boston water commissioner, is accused of drawing about 30 000 dollars from the city and traveling 40 000 miles during a 1893 year. The speaker questions his fitness for municipal office based on his personal travel record and unpaid duties.
The article extols Postum as a coffee substitute highlighting its health benefits and suitability for developing sturdy adults or children. It notes that proper preparation requires 15 to 20 minutes of boiling and advises a dietary routine with Postum and whole grains for two meals daily. It suggests testing individual results with new packaging directions.
A Boston advertisement columns urine ailments backaches and Bright's disease as Dean's Kidney Pills. Testimonial from Henry Cox of 77 Franklin Street claims relief after taking pills from Foster Milburn Co. Dealers sell for 50 cents. The piece notes broad city impact on trade and mentions Mayor Quincy and Mr Fitzgerald in relation to a citywide movement.
In a discussion citing past investigations of the Commission of Public Institutions, critics allege improper ties between Mr. Devlin and the current mayoral candidate. They claim Devlin, defended by Curtis in a disputed matter, drew $14,000 from the city of Boston amid reported abuses at Deer Island and the House of Correction.
A speaker accuses William J. Burke of city earnings totaling 32 000 dollars from the city treasury while chairman defends his opposition to Democratic party candidate. The address promotes two main contenders and urges voters to decide on December 21.
A Boston tribute credits Mayor Quincy with major citywide reforms including subway progress, Southern Union Station, new roads and bridges, a saltwater fire pipeline, and widened thoroughfares. It notes the advisory board selections by trade associations and emphasizes the growth of Boston’s commerce through active advocacy and intercity competition.
A Boston editor extols Josiah Quincy for lifelong Democratic service, leadership in the legislature and state committee, and his mayoral tenure. The piece contrasts Quincy’s pro growth record with Curtis, citing sewer projects, riverfront extensions, and ferry upgrades as evidence of steady public service.
Bryan and party reached Toluca and traveled to Mexico City where a large crowd of Americans and Mexicans greeted them. Colonel Garcia of Diaz's staff welcomed Bryan on behalf of the president and escorted him to Diaz's palace amid enthusiastic cheers. Diaz ordered Bryan treated as a specially honored guest.
Mrs Emma C Rand a Boston widow aged years was found dead in bed yesterday morning with a gas burner tube in her mouth. Suffering from grip for over a year she was in a highly nervous state and, in a period of nervous prostration, took her life by gas.
A children's entertainment titled Mother Goose and Her Children will be presented Saturday at 2 p m at the Bijou Opera House to support the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. New music by Professor John A. O'Shea accompanies the show aiding Christmas help for needy kids.
Bargains on heavy oil tan mu st in lined coats caps gloves and hats. Prices include 69c fleece lined dress gloves 98c buck gloves 49c and 1.00 for fine hats. Includes can canvas coats lamb wool lined jackets and leather items. Motto Underbuy and undersell keeps the busy store.
The City Clerk announces December 11 1897 meetings at polling places for Boston voters. Citizens will vote for Mayor for two years Street Commissioner for three years seven Aldermen three year School Committee eight members for three years and ward councilors with a liquor license question yes or no. Female voters may participate at same times and places. Polls open six AM to four PM.
The Hon. P. A. Collins will speak at a Quincy mass meeting in Faneuil Hall on Thursday evening for the first time in five years. He is expected to campaign across the city this week with other leading orators. The presiding officer will be the Hon. Richard Olney or Joseph A. Dennrison.
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