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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1897
Page
5
The final mayoralty rally for Josiah Quincy in East Boston drew a crowded Boston Hall. Speakers including Major P. J. Grady and Hon. Edward J. Flynn praised Quincy while blasting Republicans and urging a Democratic ticket victory.
An enthusiastic Hebrew voter rally at 30 Poplar Street under the Hebrew Democratic Club urged re election of Mayor Quincy. Senator Martin M Lomasney praised the Democratic Party for racial inclusivity and urged support for Quincy, noting Jewish contributions and appointments.
Yesterday a large audience gathered at Faneuil Hall for a Republican business men's rally. Speakers included Charles T. Gallagher Melvin O Adams and Michael Murray with Homer Rogers presiding. Joseph B Maccabe chaired as city committee president. The speakers urged strong effort to ensure a full vote.
In a private office yesterday the election commissioners heard cases of men defaulted during registration who sought inclusion on the lists. The results from last week show 523 cases, 108 dismissed, and 156 transferred.
Citizen from South Boston writes to the editor about his name being connected with a business man's club. The letter references a street and a location, expressing concerns or clarification. The exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Democratic leaders and party figures forecast a Quincy reelection with margins ranging from 1100 to over 10000 votes. Statements from John H Lee and others tower over rival forecasts as Boston braces for the mayoral result.
Thomas Riley spoke at his party headquarters in the American House and predicted he would win the election. He urged supporters to avoid voting for ex-Mayor Curtis if they do not vote for him, stating Curtis as his opponent.
Miss Annie Swan of Petersburg Virginia reports her brother recovered from a severe cough and cold, once feared to be consumption, after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The advertisement claims daily marvelous cures for throat and lung ailments and notes the syrup sells everywhere for 25 cents.
Joseph B. Maccabe of the Republican city committee predicts Curtis will win by more than 7000 votes, with citywide turnout approaching 86,000 and West End wary of possible fraud. He cites strong reports from across the city and a united party front, while noting a stormy day could trim the margin by about 1000 votes.
Alderman Milton C. Paige, confined at 127 K Street in Boston with a severe cold, showed some improvement yesterday after doctors reported a near miss with pneumonia.
A Roxbury Outing Club meeting at Representative-elect Thomas A. Conroy's home endorsed Josiah Quincy for mayor and urged Democratic ticket support with forty five volunteers to work polls. Healey Associates of Ward 23 backed Quincy and Alderman Charles. Charlestown ward committees criticized Mahoney’s defeat and denounced ex-Senator Corbett for a Boston interview while endorsing Senator Hayes and delegates.
Mrs Bridget O Loughlin widow of John O Loughlin of Marcella Street Roxbury died yesterday morning. She is survived by three children John Michael of Brighton and Miss Mary O Loughlin of Roxbury. Funeral is a solemn high mass of requiem at All Saints Church Roxbury with interment at Haverhand Cemetery Brookline.
Wagers poured in across Boston hotels on the Quincy Curtis and Riley races with odds and stakes from $100 to $3600. Bettors predicted Quincy victories with varied odds while Curtis backers struggled to find takers amid hotel chatter and political fervor.
At Union Park Hall Owen O Laughlin presided as delegates from city wards gathered. The club endorsed Josiah Quincy unanimously while Curtis was decisively rejected. a later correction claimed only eight members acted and total membership stood at seventy five.
Francis Wilson denounces the Theatrical Trust during his Tre mont Theatre engagement. He warns that trusted stars may be forced to work in second rate venues or retire unless the public opposes the alleged conspirators. He cites Mansfield, Fiske, Herne, O Neill, Mantel and others, urging support for independent players.
Yokohama December 21 Russia notified Japan of a temporary occupation of Port Arthur and a large Japanese squadron has sailed for Nananaki in response.
The tenth annual ball of the Boston Typographical Club took place at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. After a Bethesda Orchestra concert, the grand march led by Mr. Silas W. Gamble and wife began at 9 with about 200 couples attending, a number soon doubling before supper. Prominent typographical figures from Boston attended.
Members and friends of the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club gathered at Bethesda Hall South Boston for the ninth annual ball. Commodore Charles P. Mooney led the grand march with Miss May O'Reilly, followed by Floor Director James T. Powers and Miss Lizzie Powers. Assistant Director C. J. Moriarty and Miss Mareare assisted as 200 couples danced amid nautical music and stylish costumes.
A Chelsea Citizens No License League gathering at Central Congregational Church focused on methods to strengthen enforcement of the no license law. Vernon A. Field presided with speeches by ministers and local officials. A committee was named to meet the Mayor-elect Seth J. Littlefield and Daniel W. Gould to pledge cooperation.
Chelsea officials recount the license vote with Ward 1 pending. License gains seven, cutting no license margin to 16. Alderman Keefe seeks a Ward 1 recount after losing to Beck by 46. Ward 2 school committee recount leaves result unchanged. Samuel Shain gains one vote.
A New York New Haven Hartford train leaving Boston at 6:45 passed through Hebronville after 6 o clock with scrap iron on the track. The engine brake beam was broken but the train was slowed enough to brush the obstruction aside.
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