14 Dec 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
1
The former mayor overcomes obstacles to win a large share of women voters and carries South Boston Fast Boston Charlestown and Republican wards. Baxter and O Connor vote small to Curley followers as streets erupt in celebration with Mrs Curley credited for the victory.
The article reports Walsh, Gilbody and Donoghue elected to the town council. G. A. secures one seat while Miss Curtis wins a place on the school committee. More details follow in the fragmented coverage.
In a city election Curley secures the plurality as Murphy O Connor and Baxter tally votes. The final margin shows Curley ahead by a 2698 vote plurality.
Mayor Curley praises the Boston Post for unbiased coverage of his rallies and campaign. He credits the newspaper with helping his victory and pledges to keep the people’s voice in city government for the next four years. He cites support from friends and workers and public discontent with bank actions and prosecutions of public servants.
James M. Curley, mayor-elect, greeted by his wife Mrs. Curley at their Jamaica Way home. The scene showed a celebratory mood as Curley returned from his automobile amid cheers and a proud family moment.
A husband and wife clasp hands and briefly pull apart from the surrounding crowd, the husband's arm drawing his wife near for a moment of withdrawal from the others.
James M. Curley arrives at his Boston home amid a crowded reception following what is described as the greatest series of ovations for a Boston mayor-elect. Guests in formal dress and campaign-worn robes fill the great house, greeting the victor without fanfare.
John Dies Benjamin Gomez and Joseph Andrews of Oneet were found guilty of assaulting Miss Gertrude Butler at the outskirts of Bourndale on August 15. Judge Lummus sentenced them to not less than 20 nor more than 25 years in Charlestown State Prison. A motion for a new trial was denied.
Brooklyn wife of toy maker Charles S Raizen admits killing Dr Abraham Glickstein at his Bedford Avenue office Saturday evening after he allegedly tried to assault her on the eve of her wedding in May. The District Attorney says the confession came tonight.
Clouds and snow likely across northern New England and southern New England with not much change in temperature. Fresh north and northwest winds, unsettled patterns from Manitoba to Newfoundland and Minnesota disturbances moving southeastward toward the Lake region and mid Atlantic.
James M. Curley defeated John R. Murphy to become Boston mayor, ending a four year fight for vindication. Curley carried 17 of 26 wards including East Boston Charlestown South Boston Roxbury Dorchester Jamaica Plain and Brighton, securing a plurality of 2698 votes.
A 1911 note marks Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole and recalls 1916 losses when the ship Russian was sunk in the Mediterranean with seventeen American crewmates. It also mentions Portuguese figure Pyrene Paes and a 1910s envoy’s report on Haiti.
The forecast predicts unsettled conditions today with a slight chance of a light snow shower. Temperatures remain variable with modest cooling overnight and winds that may shift.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.