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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
6
Moran spoke in Ward 7 at Pirpont School on Hudson Street and faced a question about his party affiliation. Riley rallies drew crowds in Wards 7 and 9 and other city locations, signaling a lively campaign evening.
John B. Moran claims original papers link Quincy to a Lowell printing firm and accuses him of pressuring a city employee for a $40 political payment. Moran cites a hidden alias for Sullivan, reads a Mayor’s letter, and demands action, naming Tom Riley as the honest reform candidate.
The ports note a trio of Cunard passenger steamers Paventa Cephalonia and Catalonia may be sold to Beaver line from Montreal to Liverpool to fill a gap created by Lake Winnipeg. Captain changes aboard Beaver vessels and adjustments to harbor craft follow.
The transcript records a heated exchange where Moran urges ejecting a noisy attendee from a public meeting while recounting past interactions with Quincy. He details negotiations, favors offered, and refusals including a coveted election commissionership for his brother, revealing factional tensions within the Democratic circle.
Mayor Josiah Quincy defends city staff against Moran accusations saying officials may contribute to campaigns but with no pressure or coercion. He promises action on any verifiable case and notes Moran’s dispute stems from a refused appointment, urging voters to back Curtis or Riley. A Dec 16 1897 letter demanding return of $40 from Bert Mullen is included.
The Woman's Senate met in Legion of Honor Hall with a quorum amid rain. Officers include President Mrs. H. R. Shattuck and Clerk Mrs. A. L. Read. A constitutional amendment for woman suffrage and a bill to curb long bicycle races were discussed along with department store debates and anti expectoration law enforcement in street cars.
A large Gloucester crowd watched the schooner Julia E Whalen prepare for a Klondike voyage via San Francisco. The fleet includes Abbie F Morris weathered for Bermuda, and ships Carrie Annie Mildred E Reuben L Richardson with coal loads. George A Corbett paced plans for departures between 8 and 9 am amid repairs and re fittings at East Boston and Neponset.
Boston fish dealers plan formation of a stock company to dominate fresh fish, aiming to build or buy boats to counter Gloucester, with nine dealers on T Wharf forming a committee. Vessels on order include Hattie & Lottie, while prices at Gloucester show haddock at 1.87 shore and various codfish rates as fishers shift toward Boston.
Assistant Attorney Van Wyck states the preliminary exam of Jennie Suhmer's remains disproves natural causes and confirms typhoid as the death certificate reason. The development strengthens the homicide charge against Zanoli and links him to insurer victim deaths, with the next step to determine the poison involved.
Henry Young of Elm Street Cambridge and William Murphy of Billerica Street were arrested yesterday and charged with larceny of a 50 cent pocketbook from an unknown woman on Merrimac Street.
The notice advises that hot water in cold weather causes chapped hands. Lukewarm water and minimal rubbing are recommended only when using FELS-NAPTHHA soap from FEELS CO Philadelphia.
The New England Confectioners Club gathered at Parker House with Walter H. Lewney presiding. They discussed appealing to the Associated Board of Trade and urged drawing more trade to New England and Boston. Guests included Gorham C. Gilman Hawaiian consul and Captain Nathan Appleton. Gilman spoke on The Hawaiian Question, Appleton on The Panama Canal and the Pacific Ocean.
The W. S. Hancock Command No. 1 of Chelsea elected officers for the coming year including Edward R. Putnam as colonel and W. R. P. Andrews as lieutenant colonel. Appointments were made for color sergeants, drum major, and sentinels with Peace officers to be installed January 1.
A rally for colored voters is set at the Quincy headquarters on Thursday evening December 16 at 8 o clock. The event invites all voters to attend at 142 Pleasant Street to show support.
The Cushing Process Company at 680 Washington street plans a Christmas gift for all patrons. They have commissioned a fine cut glass decanter and wine glass set to accompany purchases of their assortments.
General Franklin Post 60 in Franklin Massachusetts elected officers with Dr George King as Commander and Charles H Well as senior vice commander Charles C Green as junior vice commander Edwin A Mason as quartermaster Dr Ernest T Albertson as surgeon Rev William H Jackson as chaplain David W Corson as officer of the day Almon Sanborn as officer of the guard and Edwin A Mason George W Mason as delegates to the department convention Silas B Fales and David W Corson as alternates Dr Alfred C Dana appointed adjutant Pendleton of Franklin and others reported to have visited the Klondike and plans to return Professor Bartlett of Worcester named for department commander.
The row centers on Mayor Quincy and rival Riley with Bryan connections and accusations. Riley’s Chicago work and registration gaps are addressed as the campaign unfolds with speakers Fitzgerald Clancy Gallivan Charles and Moran criticizing Curtis and championing Quincy.
The report records remarks during a campaign for Quincy contrasting Moran and Curtis. Moran is accused of seeking vast patronage and control of street department patronage, including placing his brother on the Election Board. Coakley accuses independents of siding with Quincy, not Curtis, in Boston politics.
The speaker cites family and political ties, noting Tim Coakley switched from Democratic roots to Republicans and predicting fellow supporters Moran and Colonel Doherty would back Curtis. He recalls two days riding with Riley in the Bryan campaign and mocks party loyalty.
In a campaign finish, Mr. Coakley urged Quincy support for the ticket. Speakers included Frank K. Foster Thomas F. Strange and others. Joseph A. Dennison claimed Riley refused to work for Bryan after appeals from the Bryan‑Sewall‑Williams Club. He cited letters and papers as corroboration.
In this season the old folks think of loved ones near and far and visit Flynn & Mahony at 20 Essex Street to obtain Christmas drafts. Drafts for it and upwards are issued daily, payable free of discount everywhere.
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