Fitzgerald Recount Shows Mayor Losses and Ward Shifts
First day of city election recount at Faneuil Halls reveals Fitzgerald loses ground for mayor with a major gain by Hibbard and significant shifts in Ward 12 Precinct 4 where 50 votes counted for Fitzgerald drop to 18. Coulthurst gains reflect Democratic and Republican splits. Cuddy loses heavily to Parker. Counting continues with precincts in Wards 23 24 25 6 8 19.
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Menace Note Sparks Debate at Civic Federation Dinner
Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell addressed nearly 800 guests at the Hotel Astor, signaling that workers will not accept wage cuts while labor and capital coexist. Mitchell said ill health ends his presidency of the United Mine Workers, with a successor chosen by secret ballot. Continued on Page 5-Third Column.
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Harvard University
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United Mine Workers of America
Yeggs Rifle Safe Break-In At Local Bottling Works
The Peter Ultsch & Co bottling works at 199 Maverick Street East Boston was broken into Sunday evening. The robbers forced the safe open and escaped with about 140 dollars in cash, leaving behind a large amount of silver and other valuables.
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Peter Ultsch & Co
Maverick Street
Boston
Break-In At Local Store Ends With Safe Opened
Entrance was gained by prying a rear window and moving a work bench. Ultsch, the store owner, discovered the theft at 7:20 after lighting a night bulb. A man fled through the window as police identify two or three suspects and expect an arrest soon. the safe was opened by its combination and two drawers were missing.
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Generously Disposed Readers Urged to Play Santa
The Boston Post appeals to readers who wish to act as Santa Claus by sending their name and address to the Santa Claus Editor. Many letters from children seek visits but few can be fulfilled. Readers may help by taking on cases and distributing letters to act as Santa.
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Lawson Elected Bay State Gas President Sparks Speculation
The Bay State Gas Company elected Thomas W. Lawson president amid a campaign described by a company director as a step toward a legalized lottery for common people. A statement claims Lawson conceived a plan to use the $1,000,000 treasury to create vast profits, alarming Wall Street and State Street.
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Bay State Gas Company
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Monte Cristo
Battle fleet sails for coast under Roosevelt lead
Sixteen battleships, pristine in peace dress, set off on a 14,000 mile voyage to the west coast led by President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower. From Hampton Roads to Chesapeake Bay the fleet streamed in a four mile line as the president saluted on deck and reviewed the ships before their departure.
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Boston Elevated to Add 100 Easy Access Cars
Boston Elevated Railway outlines new 45 foot cars with 52 seats and 28 ton weight. Four motors, pneumatic doors, two way platform access, and safety features aim to speed service on feasible routes only after bridge upgrades. Passengers urged to stay near doors at stops.
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Boston Area Weather Outlook Fair Tuesday And Wednesday
Fair skies for Boston and vicinity with little temperature change. In New England on Tuesday and Wednesday expect clouds Tuesday and fair conditions Wednesday with fresh east winds.
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