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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1909

Page

6

Storrow Draws Large Crowds in Boston Ward Meetings

James J. Storrow met with residents in Wards 6 8 12 19 and 24 after cordial welcomes in Charlestown and at 1109 Tremont street. At Ward 12 he was greeted by Deputy Sheriff William Campbell who said he is with Storrow along with Amory Bemis presiding. Attridge praised Storrow as the real candidate while noting others’ records.

Charlestown James J. Storrow Citizens’ Municipal League Tremont Street William Campbell

Storrow Addresses Ward Meetings in Boston Campaign Tour

Mr Storrow spoke at his own headquarters 1117 Tremont Street Ward 19 to about 50 men, introduced by Fred Kitson, then traveled to Codman Square Ward 24 with 40 canvassers reporting. He urged an honest administration free of pledges and pledged to work with an honest City Council and to go to the council himself for advice and city books.

Mr. Storrow Tremont Street Ward 19 Fred Kitson Ward 24 Codman G Square Brand Board of Aldermen Attridge Municipal League Boston

New High School Is Promised by Ex Mayor Fitzgerald

Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald pledged dry docks for East Boston Charlestown and South Boston and vowed to build another commercial high school seating at least 3000 pupils. Speaking to the Quincy Club he touted his record and claimed broad popular support while urging city investors to fund Boston projects.

John F. Fitzgerald East Boston Charlestown South Boston Quincy Club Ward 1 Bennington Street High School of Commerce Pleasure Bay Associates Sixth P Streets South Boston Fitz Commonwealth Hall Odd Fellows’ Hall Fitzgerald Dorchester New York London Liverpool Berlin Hamburg

Ex-Mayor Makes Nine Stops in One Busy Night

The former mayor visited nine venues across Boston and Cambridge late at night. He spoke briefly at each stop including the Hebrew Citizens' Association in Court square and a Cambridge Riverbank Court banquet for Boston College juniors. Other stops included the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters in Dorchester and Paine Memorial Hall dance events.

Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Music Hall Dorchester Hebrew Citizens’ Association Smith Building Court Square Riverbank Court Cambridge Boston College County Cavan Paine Memorial Hall Gerald Griffin Club Washington Street

Boston Business Leaders Press Harbor Upgrading Drive

Ex mayoral candidate Fitzgerald is challenged by Storrow over business know how in steamship lines docks and harbor facilities. Storrow cites achievements like securing a new customs house better freight rates and urging more steamship traffic to Boston. He cites a pledge on city employee pay and political fund donations as part of reform.

Fitzgerald Boston

Raid on Washington Street house targets disorderly establishments

Police from East Dedham Street Station raided 1507 Washington Street, a known resort, and arrested the housekeeper identified as Mary Steward after uncovering a young woman from Columbus Avenue who had attempted self harm. The operation signals a broader push to close down disorderly dens in the South End.

Columbus Avenue Washington Street Dedham Street Mary Steward Keane McCloskey Hurley Station 6 South End

Dramatic Hearing in Russell Lydne Case At East Cambridge

In East Cambridge Probate Court the aged witness Hannah Lynde arrived in black with a heavy veil as she testified about her sister Mrs Daniel Russell. Objections by William Russell's attorney halted her rebuttal testimony, while Daniel Blake Russell resumed his own testimony, calm and composed, in a high tension session.

Miss Knowles Lynde Attorney Simpson Hannah Lynde Mr. Simpson Mr. Nason Nason Miss Lynde Simpson Attorney Nason Daniel Blake Russell Russell Hannah

Dan Russell testimony reveals family tragedy and legal battles

The courtroom heard Dan Russell recounts his life, his changing names, and care for his brother William. He details family heartbreak, a mother’s candle, and his clashes with Boston lawyers Berry Upton and Almy as executors over his father's will.

Boston Brown Melrose Berry & Upton Damiel Blake Russell Father Sarah Almy William Russell William Mr. Almy Willie

Captain Loose Denies Verbal Confession and Faces Offer Claims

George Dunkle testified that Captain Loose showed him a letter inviting a full confession and alleged a $4000 deposit as payment. Captain Loose said he refused offers of $4000 to $5000 to repudiate his affidavit and noted letters urging him to reveal the truth. He also cited copies seen by Captain Osbon.

George Dunkle Captain Loose Dunkle Cook Osbon Loose Dr. Cook

Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for fermentation and sour stomach related issues. It claims relief within five minutes, regardless of named stomach troubles, and urges readers to buy for fifty cents at any pharmacy.

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