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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1905

Page

5

Bromberg and Bangs Rival For Chairman

Alderman Bromberg asserts he should be Republican chairman, clashing with Bolton and the city committee. Bangs, backed by Good Government supporters, also seeks the post, with Kneeland seen as a strong Democratic candidate. The race splits both parties as factions vie for control of the Board of Aldermen.

Edward J. Bromberg Bolton Republican City Committee Alderman Brothers Bromberg Good Government Association Nothingham KF. R. Bangs Bangs Ing Board of Aldermen Martin Lomasney Daniel A. Whelton Fred J. Kneeland Baldwin Cauley Tennessey Alderman Linehan

Frothingham for Congress

Republican leaders discuss the 11th district race after John A. Sullivan’s strong hold. Potential candidates include Louis A. Nothingham and Ward 22’s Seiberlich, with Judge Dewey and Senators Peters and Gano mentioned, as party machines weigh early moves.

Louis A. Nothingham John A. Sullivan 11Th Thas Nothingham iState Sbeen Sullivan Daniel W. Gano Ward Frothingham

Corrected Vote for Aldermen

The Board of Election Commissioners completed tabulation of alderman returns noting that James M. Curley ranks eighth and Tilton S. Bell slips to ninth. Daniel J. Donnelly is moved to 14th, ahead of Louis M. Clark, with the full tabulation listed by the commissioners.

Board of Election Commissioners Board of Aldermen James M. Curley Tilton S. Bell Daniel J. Donnelly Louis M. Clark Election Commissioners John Baldwin Eater Enweres Edward J. Bromberg Fadward J. Cauley Peewee Eroree Fangs Wrancis Daniel A Whelton Tred Kneeland Eeeceeess Wrank J Linehan Tilton &, Sell William J Hennessey William J Draper George TH. Battis William Berwin Charles It. Buchanan Patrick I Murray Charles W. Hallstram Henry A Frothingham Michael J Murphy James M. Porter Thomas J Giblin Timothy I. Connolly Alexander Henderson Severeer Rie Ingalls George Th. M Ory Nathaniel TL. Nobinson Michael S Drew

Boston University Fraternity Initiation Parade Satirizes Politics

A Boston University Law School initiation involved six sophomores parading from Ashburton Place to Mt. Vernon Street in grotesque costumes. They delivered impromptu speeches including a mock portrayal of Martin Lomasney as a political War Chief, while others denounced the machine and pressed for popular votes.

Yuate Boston University Law School Ashburton Place Mt. Vernon Street Hooker Martin Lomasney Boston Democracy

Public School Association Thanks The Post For Fairness

President John S Moors of the Public School Association thanks The Post for fairness in coverage during the campaign. He notes the liberal space given helped secure a large victory and praises editors and reporters for understanding the association works for no selfish interests.

John S*. Moors The Public School Association Post Mr. Moors

Lowell Interurban Line Seeks Somerville Location

A hearing to locate tracks on Mystic Avenue for the Boston and Lowell interurban street railroad favored an elevated Somerville road. Tufts professors supported the petition. Remington spoke for the railroad. Bancroft discussed connections. The board later caucused to select officers with Sidney B. Keene named president and Leonard W. Cole vice-president.

Boston & Lowell Interurban Street Railroad Mystic Avenue Somerville Board of Aluckien Somerville W. L. Wooper T. G. Chase Tufts College Remington Bancroft Boston Board of Aldermen Sidney B. Keene Leonard W. Cole

Dorchester Driving Club Sponsors Dorchester Theatricals

Dorchester society attended a theatrical program last evening at Whiton Hall Dorchester under the Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club. The lineup included Miss Elizabeth Harris KE and EF Hichler Molly Mildram Ratelle children Kathleen Potter Professor Holland and Grace Mordaunt with entertainment committee members W Linnehan Albert Fellows EE J B and D Ellers J E Griffin J N Terry and J M Morrill.

Dorchester Society Whiton Hall Dorchester

United States Buys Betsy Ross Flag House in Philadelphia

The two story brick Flag House at 239 Arch Street, where Betsy Ross designed the flag, was purchased by the government for 25000 dollars. Final payment was made today and formal transfer ceremonies are set for June 14 with a note that many stockholders reside across the states.

United States Betsy Ross Philadelphia Arch Street Union

Ten of Us Club Elects Officers at 18th Banquet

The Ten of Us Club held its 18th annual banquet at the Quincy House. Officers elected for the next year include Captain J. C. Potter as president, Captain Jacob Mottler as vice president, Captain Widward P. Cramm as treasurer, and Lieutenant Samuel A. Neil as secretary. About 125 members attended.

Quincy House J. C. Potter Jacob Mottler Widward P. Cramm Samuel A. Neil Sidney, M. Hedges Joseph Kelley George H. Ennis J. C. Burke Lowell E. P. Cramm Jacob Fottler Fred McQuesten

El Dorado for Christmas Shoppers in Boston Store

Henry Siegel Co. Store draws holiday crowds with a vast array of imported and domestic Christmas merchandise. The display showcases well priced decorations and fashionable dress presents amid coordinated stock and retail presentation, drawing public attention to its holiday spectacle.

Boston England United States Henry Siegel Co

Glove Sale Highlights Top Brands for Winter

A main floor display on the Essex Street side offers a selection of leading makes including Men s Prix Seam Cape gloves from Fownes LhorTAvLA Northrup Adler Fitz Hugh and others. A special stock of trackan back and dogskin palm gloves targets extreme cold days with most pieces valued at $2.00.

Boston New York Hayward Place Fownes Lhortavla Northrup ADLER Fitzhugh

Freight Burns at Eastport Port in Missouri Blaze

A blaze at Eastport Port Missouri destroyed the pier and railroad freight sheds and a large freight stock. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars offset by insurance. Fire believed caused by an overheated stove in the sheds office. firefighters could not save the main buildings. Particular losses include 4000 cases sardines 2500 cases herring 2000 empty barrels and other freight awaiting shipment.

Port Washington County Railroad

Andover Hockey Team Opens Practice With Fresh Candidates

Phillips Andover Ice hockey captain Fels calls candidates for first practice on Babbitt's Pond next Saturday. Early reports list forw ards such as Fels Lanigan Hincks Heintzman Hyde Merritt Merritt Stevens Griggs Crocker Branum Benner Littlefield Shortenburg Murphy Foster Southworth Wilson White L Smith Bair and goal keepers including Merritt Beineke McCune Wilson Bair Hartley.

White L. Smith Bair Merritt Beineke McCune Wilson Hartley Littlefield MclIntyre Mitchell Jenkins Ritchie Jewett Mason Downing Eldridge Dunn Foster

Harvard Man Breaks Arm in Opening Hockey Game

Wagstaff, a key player for Harvard, suffered a broken arm in the season opener. The day also featured six teams at Artificial Pond with a varsity versus second string game, the varsity tallying three goals to two in six minutes of play.

Harvard S. Wagstaff Varsity

Equitable Hires Man To Steal Books Claim Highlighted

Edward W. Scott, president of Provident Savings Life, told the investigation that Equitable Life once claimed $100,000 against him. He said he pursued a stolen records case in 1900 and explained his past ties to Equitable as acts of revenge, while refusing to settle the claim.

New York Edward W. Scott Provident Savings Life Assurance Society W. W. Armstrong Equitable Life Assurance Society Hughes Equitable Scott Provident Society Mr. Scott Equitable Society The

Boston Tailor in Padded Cell

Salem report says Michael J. Shelley a Boston tailor on Bowdoin Street attempted to borrow 25 cents, then tried to seize a loaded revolver from a hardware clerk. He was arrested by Officer Lehan and placed in a padded cell for safety as he reportedly sought to end his life amid business and money troubles.

Salem Michael J. Shelley Boston

Incendiary Fire Destroys Anglican Cathedral in Halifax

Fire at St. Tate’s Anglican Cathedral, a 50 year old wooden building in Halifax, caused about 60000 damage. A man seen fleeing a suspicious area around dawn has not been located. Insurance coverage includes 15000 for the building and 6900 for the organ.

Tialifax St. Tatke’s Anglican

Seek Yeggm en in Norwood

In Norwood a 20 year old woman Miss Eva Webber daughter of E B Webber was assaulted by an unknown highwayman who attempted to seize her handbag near Plympton bindery. Her screams drew neighbors and the attacker fled as witnesses arrived. A band of yeggmen is suspected.

Norwood Webber E. B. Webber Miss Webber Plympton Bindery

Alleged pickpockets caught in the crowd

Holiday shopping crowds yielded theft opportunities as two men and a woman were arrested. Joseph Conboy, recently released from prison, was accused by Inspectors Knox and Appleton of picking a woman's pocket on Washington Street. Silas Eaton, 35, of Dorchester, was charged with lifting goods, and Ellen Kelley of Lynn completed the trio.

Joseph Conboy Knox Appleton Washington Street House of Correction Silas Eaton Leyland Street Dorchester Ellen Kelley Lynn

Phillips Andover Schedule Set For Season Action

Andover Massachusetts December 14 Manager Wood of the Phillips Andover basketball team releases the season schedule with games listed against Boston College Manchester MWigh Fall River Danvers A A Dartmouth College Cambridge Independent Harvard 9 Dean Academy Brown University Cushing Academy Boston University Lowell Textile Harvard freshmen Amherst Agricultural College Harvard varsity Wesleyan University all but the Harvard varsity contest to be played at Andover end.

Andover Wood Phillips Andover Boston College Manchester Mwigh Fall River Danvers A. A Dartmouth College Carbridge Harvard Dean Academy Brown University Cushing Academy Open Boston University Lowell Textile Amherst Agricultural College Wesleyan University

Harvard Princeton Baseball Break Resolved with Two Games

Harvard and Princeton will play two baseball games next spring after a compromise. Harvard favored one game while Princeton pushed for two, but sources in Cambridge confirm two contests will occur, ending the planned one game break in the series.

Harvard-Princeton Cambridge Harvard Athletic Committee Harvard Princeton Tiger

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Whelton Congress B. U. Political Frolics Big Chief Lomasney Lowell Interurban Dorchester Driving Club Santa Claus Ness Oxford Xmas Henry Siegel Washington & Essex Sts hloor—Music Daily Winter Circus Toy Window Washington and Essex Streets Hayward Pl Ant Zo Roger & Gallet Essex Street Les Ot Perfume Eseeer Cyrenoble France Service Eastport Harvard Sophs Warryard Boston Tailor Ake Prince Street
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