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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

Page

17

Gallivan Opens City Hall Campaign Against Curley Ring

Boston rally notes show James A. Gallivan rallying voters to elect him mayor, denouncing a City Hall criminal court and county jail alliance aligned with Mayor Curley and attacking Andrew Peters. He pledges a clean administration and a square deal for all citizens.

Peters Gallivan Curley Boston Common City Hall Boston Pelletier Kelcher Tremont Temple Mr. Peters

Backers Rally Behind James A. Gallivan In Boston Mayoral Race

Thomas J. Kenny endorses Congressman James A. Gallivan citing his record in the Massachusetts Legislature and as Boston street commissioner. Kenny says Gallivan would provide an honest capable administration and urges voters to elect him for four years to end current political cycles. He praises Gallivan’s wartime Congress votes and the Rutland hospital project.

James .A. Gallivan Thomas J. Kenny Curley Boston Congress of the United States Rutland Congress Gallivan

Gallivan Attacks County Ring in Boston Mayoral Bid

Congressman Gallivan denounces a county ring in a statement urging voters to repudiate efforts to inject politics into the courts. He cites John B. Moran’s fight against corruption and warns District Attorney Pelletier is using power to back Curley, impacting numerous cases and families.

Gallivan New “‘County John B. Moran County Boston Pelletier Curley

Swig backs Gallivan for Boston mayor in strong statement

Simon Swig vice-president of Tremont Trust endorses James A. Gallivan for mayor, praising his record as state legislator street commissioner and congressman. He says Gallivan is honest, effective, and dedicated to the common good, and urges unity to defeat Curley in next Tuesday's vote.

Simon Swig Tremont Trust Company James A. Gallivan Boston Congressman Gallivan Washington Mr. Gallivan Gallivan Angell James M. Curley

Clarke's Tribute Highlights Gallivan Record for Mayoral Run

Henry Martyn Clarke praised Gallivan's public life and said his splendid record would aid him as mayor. Clarke spoke at his Beacon Street home last night in a tribute event.

Henry Martyn Clarke Beacon Street

Local Boston voter backs James Gallivan for mayor

Dorchester real estate man Paul urges Boston voters to support James A. Gallivan, outlining five reasons including desire for change after four years, opposition to Curley influenced banking moves, and Gallivan's experience and connection to the people. He argues Republicans should back Gallivan to defeat Mayor Curley and prevent a Curley second term.

W. J. Paul Dorchester Boston James A. Gallivan John J. Martin Gallivan Dr. Cook Denmark P. T. Barnum

Powell Endorses Gallivan for Boston Mayor

Architect Francis G. Powell argued that Gallivan’s four year congressional plank guarantees a businesslike city administration. Powell cited his experience with Gallivan as street commissioner and noted support from Fitzgerald and Curley’s selection of Peters to split the anti Curley vote.

Gallivan Fitzgerald Francis G. Powell Congressman Gallivan Boston

Colored Voters Urged to Support Gallivan by Harvard Athlete

William C. Matthews, former Harvard star and now Boston attorney, endorses James A. Gallivan for mayor. He cites Gallivan’s stand for colored people, promising street improvements, police protection, and proportional representation, and notes Simon Swig’s backing as a trusted ally.

William C. Matthews Harvard Yale Princeton Boston James A. Gallivan McVey Gallivan Jimmy Gallivan Congress Washington Simon Swig Bogton

Tremont Trust VP accuses mayor of political money removal

Simon Swig, first vice-president of the Tremont Trust Company, in an interview last night, accused Mayor Curley of removing large sums of city money from the trust company as retaliation for Swig refusing to endorse his mayoral candidacy.

Sinking Fund Commission Simon Swig Trust Company Major Curley Boston Curley Parker House Tremont Trust Company Vorenberg Ferguson The Swig

Gallivan Backed for Mayor by Dr. Fleischer

Dr. Charles Fleischer on Dartmouth street endorses Congressman Gallivan for mayor. He praises The Post for supporting Gallivan and notes his Republican but democratic view that values all citizens including the humblest. He recalls promising early support if Gallivan stayed in the race.

Charles Fleischer Dartmouth Street Gallivan Post Curley

Gallivan praised as real patriot by Harvard class secretary

George Royal Pulsifer secretary of Harvard class of 1888 said of James A Gallivan that he is an honest loyal man and popular. He praised his past as a ball player and predicted that if elected Boston mayor there would be no dirty plays in the office and his deeds would reflect credit on his class and associations.

Codman Square John P. Feeney Fitzgerald Gallivan Tremont Temple William E. Russell Columbia Road Congressman Gallivan Congress Curley Lick Curley Boston Boston Post Peters Mr. Gallivan United States City Wall City Hall Charles Street Andrew J. Peters Dilettante Social Pelletier Kelcher Clerk Campbell John B. Moran Court House James A. Gallivan Galivan James A. Galivan Harvard George Royal Pulsifer Jimmy

Curley Slandered Logan and the Fighting Ninth Says Gallivan

Congressman Gallivan charged Mayor Curley plotted against Col. Logan and the Fighting Ninth from the start. He recalled Logan on the dock as troops left for service, saying Curley avoided the farewell and was distant in Framingham while the regiment sailed. Former Mayor Fitzgerald supported the account, noting Curley’s absence at the dock.

Curley Col.Logan Gallivan Logan Boston Ned’ Logan City Hall Fighting Ninth Colonel Logan Jim Old City Fitzgerald John F Framingham Boston Regiment Bretton Woods

Endorsement Praises Veteran Street Commissioner and Patriot

A staunch supporter lauds the long time street commissioner for his thoroughness and integrity. The speaker calls him a real patriot and asserts such public virtue is essential in office today.

Fixed export coal prices raise by 1.35 a ton abroad

Washington December 13 export and foreign bunker coal prices were fixed by the fuel administration at 1.35 dollars per ton above the domestic scale. The new rates apply to all countries except Canada and Mexico. Officials say the rise will return profits to American producers taken by foreign dealers.

Washington The Fuel Administration United States Canada Mexico

Melrose Ward 2 Alderman Victory Declared

A recount in Ward 2 Melrose switched the lead with Sidney Prince declared elected Alderman over Adonis D. Howard. Howard led Prince by one vote on first returns.

Melrose Sidney Prince Adonis D. Howard Prince

Liberty Loan subscribers prepare large interest payment

Thousands of second Liberty Loan subscribers will pay about 4 percent of the total bond value at banks tomorrow though due at the federal reserve banks Saturday. The Treasury will also begin the first semi annual interest payments on the first issue the same weekend.

Washington Federal Reserve Treasury

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Brighton Town Hall Regent Hall Grove Hall Henny Andrew SJ. Peters South Street Jamaica Plain Campbell Clarke’s Mendous Merchants National Paul Powell W. C. Matthews U. S New England Toma Witson Awtive ALU Washington St Boston, Mass
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