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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

8

Gallivan rallies Boston voters in bid for mayor

South Boston congressman Gallivan tours Hyde Park Charlestown Orient Heights and South Boston rallying residents to back his fight against Curley and Peters. He labels Peters inexperienced and Curley a four year failure and promises a clean businesslike administration.

South Boston Boston Gallivan Mr. Peters Peters Curley James A. Gallivan Hyde Park Charlestown Tague Orient Heights Brush Engineers’ Club Ireland Magnolia Hall Everett Square Jamaica Hall Majestic Casino Mishawan Hall Fitzgerald Callivan Owl Dahlgren Hall

Four Year Battle Behind Boston Conspiracy Claims

The Suffolk district attorney Pel le t ier faces claims of a city wide conspiracy linked to Mayor Curley and others. The speaker vows to reveal tactics at Mechanics Building while criticizing Peters and Hormel and pressing Curley to answer charges or resign.

Mechanics’ Building Boston City Hall Peters Massachusetts Congress Herman Hormel Grafton Cushing McCall Curley

Boston Recall Campaign Urges End to Curley Era

A letter from Nicholas T. McNeil attacks James A. Gallivan’s opponents and calls for ousting Mayor Curley. He denounces what he terms a county ring, cites taxes and permits as city mismanagement, and argues for reform in Boston governance and a recall. He endorses Gallivan as best suited, predicting Curley’s defeat next Tuesday.

Pelletier Gallivan Suffolk County Commonwealth Kelcher Campbell Daniel H. Coakley Curley Coakley Mayor Curley John B. Moran Boston Court House James A. Gallivan United Improvement Society Improvement Associations O’hearn O'Hearn City Hall

Political Advertisement from Canobie Lake endorsement

A historical political notice laments a resignation from the Treasury and praises Congressman Peters for faithful service. The piece cites Illinois leadership and Republican Party prominence in Congress, dated August in New Hampshire.

Illinois Republican Party Congress

Gallivan Critics Curley Reelection Speech At Tremont Temple

Congressman Gallivan warned Boston voters about a supposed conspiracy tying him to a menace if Mayor Curley wins re election. He spoke to a Tremont Temple audience accusing the administration and urging scrutiny of the upcoming election.

Curley Tremont Temple Pelletier Kelcher Campbell County National House Gallivan Boston

Post commends Gallivan for a strong candidate choice

A reader commends the Post for selecting Congressman Gallivan, praising his municipal experience and congressional record, especially his familiarity with Boston street problems and his reputed efficiency. The letter emphasizes Gallivan as the most logical and competent option in the field.

Congressman Gallivan Boston

Taxpayer Condemns Curley Administration in Boston

A Boston taxpayer argues the Curley administration harms city finances and urges defeat in the upcoming election. He frames taxpayers as the ultimate judges of municipal performance and calls for accountability.

Boston

Big Gallivan Rally Expected to Shake Campaign

The Gallivan campaign expects a major rally at the Mechanics building tonight with Curley and Peters likely in attendance. Mayor Curley seeks to blunt the impact with late speeches, while Gallivan backers claim the event could decisively shift the race.

Gallivan Mechanics Building Curley Peters Rasdon

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