Moran as District Attorney Becomes Key Democratic Power
The piece analyzes John B. Moran's evolving political role under the Hibbard administration. It suggests Moran could shape patronage and influence as the new Republican regime takes hold, while weighing his potential gubernatorial bid and the impact on Boston politics with Fitzgerald, Coulthurst, and Hibbard.
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Hibbard
John B. Moran
Coulthurst
Fitzgerald
Moran
Josiah Quincy
Joe'’ Corbett
McNary
Lomasney
Leaguers Meet at Worcester Discuss Caucus Law
The Independence Leaguers of Worcester held their first meeting in the city with Clement L. Pollock of Boston addressing attendees. He praised the governors council for naming the party as the second in the state and explained caucus law as members voiced unfamiliarity. A provisional 33 member committee was named for each of Worcester's ten wards, with potential expansion after the new year.
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Worcester
Independence Leaguers
Clement L. Pollock
Boston
Independence League
Crosbie
Man Chases Thief On Car As Cop Gives Chase
James B. Ryan of 216 West Sixteenth Street New York City rode a crowded south bound car with an unknown man. Henry Heap of 20 Fremont Street Dorchester drove the car while Officer Edson J. Miner pursued on Washington near West. The pair fled after a shout of thief and split at Mason Street with Ryan finally cornered.
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James B. Ryan
West Sixteenth Street
New York City
Henry Heap
Fremont Street
Dorchester
Edson J. Miner
Washington Street
West Street
Ryan
Miner
Mason
Costs of sweeping district on Sunday shoppers urged
A fragment notes Sunday shopping costs in cash with men at work from six a.m. to eight p.m. The item claims labor hours and emphasizes men’s labor to enable women to shop despite the day being restful.
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Eevee
Boston Cleans Slush Blitz Clears Big Stores
General Cummings led 600 snow fighters and 300 teams to clear Boston shopping streets from Copley Square to Haymarket. By 9 PM the effort halted after moving snow and slush earlier in the day, leaving the market district passable for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Matthew Cummings
Cummings
Copley Square
Haymarket Square
Union Station
Trojans
McClellan Backed for City Committee Presidency by Mayor
William F. McClellan, head of the Democratic city committee, is reportedly urged by Mayor Fitzgerald to seek re election as committee president. The old Board of Strategy led by Jim Donovan John A Kelcher and others opposes trades with Lomasney and McNary, foreshadowing a power struggle that won t be decided until 1908.
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William F. McClellan
Democratic City Committee
Fitzgerald
Board of Strategy
Jim” Donovan
John A. Kelcher
Martin Lomasney
William S. McNary
Lomasney
McNary
James Donovan
Patrick J. Kennedy
Joseph J. Corbett
Hibbard
Democratic Factions Prepare for War Over Big Four Delegation
Democratic factions maneuver for Moran and Douglas to claim two of the four delegation seats. Open contest looms for the remaining two spots as insiders name Williams Gaston Fitzgerald Moran and Douglas, with others like Bartlett Hamlin Carroll and Whitney Quincy mentioned as possible contenders.
Contending Dems Battle For Massachusetts Delegation
The fight centers on control of 52 delegate spots to the Democratic national convention in Denver. Col. William A. Gaston is national committeeman as factions clash over Moran Williams and Douglas. Moran appears assured for a big four slot, with fusion risks and rival bids from Quincy Whitney Hamlin Fitzgerald Carroll Bartlett and others shaping a tense April caucus period.
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John B. Moran
William L. Douglas
George Fred Williams
William A. Gaston
John F. Fitzgerald
Josiah Quincy
Henry M. Whitney
Charles W. Bartlett
Charles S. Hamlin
James B. Carroll
Moran
Douglas
Massachusetts
Denver
New Democratic State Committee
Williams
Quincy-Whitney
Quincy
Richard Oley
Parker
Hamlin
Whitney
Fitzgerald
Gaston
Mr. Carroll
Mr. Whitney
Carroll
General Bartlett
Mr. Quincy
Democratic State Committee
Daniel J. Kiley
Europe
Kiley
Springfield
Ballot Law Commission
Quincey
Bitter fight over board chairmanship looms
As the Board of Aldermen prepares for next year s organization meeting the anticipated contest for the chairmanship promises to eclipse past confrontations when Republicans and Democrats faced a major mixup and eventual compromise.
Aldermen Readying Vote on City Board Chairmanship
Democratic candidates James M. Curley and John J. Baldwin vie for chair while six Republicans back Louis M. Clark. Ellery H. Clark holds decisive power after being nominated by Jim Donovan, with his vote potentially determining if a chairman is elected or if the board remains without one. If no chair is chosen, City Clerk Edward J. Donovan or assistant clerk John T. Priest may preside.
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James M. Curley
John J. Baldwin
Louis M. Clark
Ellery H. Clark
Jim Donovan
Daniel Flanagan
Ellery Clark
Illery Clark
Edward J. Donovan
John T. Priest
Talbots Presents Holiday Gifts for Men and Boys
Talbot & Co at 395 Washington Street unveils an expanded holiday display. The store stocks an extra large range of men’s and boys’ garments with Christmas boxes of silk handkerchiefs, suspenders, ties, and garters, cuff links sets, scarf pins, suitcases, bags, umbrellas, canes, fur hats, and fur lined overcoats to attract shoppers.
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Talbot & Co
Washington Street
United States Army Seeks Enlistees With Colored Ads
Nationwide drive for full strength continues as colored advertising cards appear in New York streetcars. The notices state that The United States Army wants men and call for volunteers to join the army during the wartime recruitment push.
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New York
Wights Street
United States Army
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets
Advert headline promises rapid cold relief using laxative Brom Quinine tablets. Mentions a refund if ineffective and features a signature by W. Bove on each bottle or box. Product appears as a patent medicine style claim from an older era.
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W. Bove
Traitor search begins in Boston recounts today
Election Commissioners start a recount at 9 00 a m on the citywide mayoral vote amid Democratic infighting and suspicions of betrayers. The petition by William S McClellan targets aldermanic races in Charlestown Ward 8 and Councilman races in Wards 6 12 and 25 while observers expect the outcome to reshape local party leadership and reveal who delivered votes to aide Mayor Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. McClellan
Democratic City Committee
Fitzgerald
Boston
Daniel J. McDonald
Charlestown
Independence
Worth Wallace Dies By Gas At Brooklyn Home
Worth Wallace a 75 year old retired instrument maker committed suicide by gas at his home 24 Wallington Court Parkville Brooklyn yesterday afternoon.
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New York
Worth Wallace
Wallington Court
Parkville
Brooklyn
United States Italy to Sign Semi Official Convention
A semi official convention between the United States and Italy is to be signed in Milan. The agreement aims to strengthen commercial ties by creating a government parcels post system, expected to be cheaper and more convenient than current arrangements.
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Milan
United States
Italy
Pennsylvania Special Train Links New York and Chicago
The Pennsylvania Special runs daily from New York at 8 55 P M to Chicago arriving at 8 55 A M. It is praised for punctual schedules and convenience, serving as a popular choice for business travelers seeking rapid overnight travel with comfortable dining and sleeping amenities.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Lake City
Pleasing Wife Pearl Discovery After Oyster Debate
In Great Barrington Massachusetts on December 15 William Martin bought oysters for a stew but his wife preferred half-shells. After disagreement he conceded and found a valuable pearl in the third oyster he opened. The tale ends with a local moral.
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Great Barrington
William Martin
Martin
Big Crusade Against Rats In England Declared
London reports a great anti rat crusade as experts claim rats cause 50 million dollars in property damage annually in England and threaten public health with increasing numbers.
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London
England
Carruth to Speak on Two Queens of England
This evening at 8 o clock in Newman House Cambridge Herbert S Carruth of Boston will present the first in a series of conferences on English history. The lecture titled Two Queens of England Mary Catholic marks the opening talk by a noted historian and Catholic lecturer in the region.
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Newman House
Cambridge
Herbert S. Carruth
Boston
England
Mary
Albert J
Mowry
Warren Street
Skehan
Margaret Skehan
Wwayre Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Smith
Converse Smith
Pleasant Street
Mass
Newton
Watertown
Snow
Samuel Snow
Prout Street
Marblehead
Lurial
Friday Night Club Defies the 13 Hoodoo
The Friday Night Club held a dance in Foxboro on Friday the 18th with 113 in the grand march. Thirteen cooks used twelve chafing dishes for refreshments, and Lawson's book Irrday the 13th was the first prize. The hall featured a large floral 13 and the intermission occurred at 10 13. The event was a success.
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Foxboro
Lawson
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