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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
9
In a speech Gallivan denounces race and religion based campaigning. He rejects bigoted tactics used by opponents and their managers, and says he will not pander to prejudice. He asserts victory for Gallivan, claiming the voters will choose honesty and fairness.
Andrew J. Peters in speeches warned voters against repeating and using soldiers' names at the Boston mayoral election. He accused Mayor Curley and allies of audacious tactics and urged a fair campaign focused on municipal issues. He pledged to stop fraud by using absent soldiers' names and outlined plans to aid veterans’ return to civilian work.
The piece catalogs Gallivan’s many achievements including a Franklin medal from Boston Latin School and Harvard honors. It notes his role securing federal funds for Old Ironsides and Gallups Island, advancing humane and infrastructure measures, and his nationwide reputation as the All America Congressman.
Boston Mayor James M. Curley toured the city addressing over a dozen rallies amid claims of a conspiracy. The charge centers on former Mayor Fitzgerald promoting Gallivan in league with Martin Lomasney who backs Peters, while Lomasney opposes Peters.
Mayor Curley addresses crowds at venues across Dorchester, South Boston, Charlestown and more urging a Tuesday election win. He denounces rivals Peters and Gallivan, accuses reform groups, and predicts a Curley landslide of at least 15 000 votes.
David T. Dickinson former college mate of the congressman and member of the Industrial Accident Board publicly endorsed James A. Gallivan for mayor. He praised Gallivan, saying he knows him well and expects his election to bring strong leadership.
A longtime ally touts Jimmy as efficient, honest and patriotic, noting his college popularity and public work experience. He predicts a robust race against Curley and believes Jimmy will be Boston's next mayor.
Lisbon dispatch reports the new government will send ex president Machado abroad for the duration of his elected term. Major Norton de Mattos, wartime minister, seeks a one month furlough then front service.
Edward J. Quirk a Halifax restaurant cashier learned that his brother George A. Quirk was among the disaster victims. George's body has not been recovered and Edward worked for the Canadian Government Railways, whose offices were in the destroyed district.
Negotiations over the 1918 wage scale between the Boston Telephone Operators' Union and New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. have collapsed after the company refused the union's wage-increase demands. The adjustment board's action was announced at a union meeting last night, with a unanimous pledge to back the committee. The union requested international officers be sent to Boston to take charge. Also yesterday a motor ambulance funded by Retail Trade Board firms and employees was presented to the Commonwealth at the State House, received by Governor McCall.
A 10 member Serbian war mission arrived in New York to recruit compatriots for service in their army and will open offices in the city. Commandant Sadan Gayniche leads the delegation.
The Boston cigarmakers strike ending after nearly three weeks is adjusted and most workers will return to benches Tuesday morning. Union girl strippers who walked out in sympathy will resume work today to stock the plant for the week’s start.
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