Cushing Edges Webster in Key Boston House Vote
The 1926 Boston House battle ends with Cushing elected speaker by 128 to 103 after four ballots amid party strife. Six Progressive lawmakers shift to Cushing, with Lomasney guiding the Democratic-Progressive alliance as Webster falters. Senate support goes with Coolidge leadership and a smooth Senate session follows.
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Lomasney
George Pearl Webster
Webster
Cushing
Natick
Tague
LeGro
Palmer
Morrill
Lyle
Gloucester
House
Tagne
Charles H. Webster
Martin Lomasney
Senate
Coolidge
Northampton
Burbank
Cox
Horgarm
Winfield F. Prime
Winchester
James P. Timilty
Boston
Frank W. Hiodgdon
Mer. D. J. O'Farrell
St. Francis de Sales Church
Hbaliot
Kimball Ara Sergeanteat
Arnis Pedrick
Spex Aker Cushing
Grafton Cushing
Henry E. Bothfeld
Newton
Channing H. Cox
Nathan A. Tufts
Waltham
James 2. Fowle
Newburyport
Victor EK. Jewett
Lowell
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
North Attleboro
John B. Hull, Sr
Great Barrington
George P. Webster
Boxford
Timothy J. Meade
Brookton
Peter F. Tague
Charlestown
Farhier
House of 113
James M. Lyle
Cleaveland A. Chandler
Democratic Party
Alfred N. Pescenden
Boston Democrats
Fred W. Cross
Debate on Progressive votes rocks House as six bolters cited
The article reports a heated House debate over Cushing's election with six Progressive deserters appealing for explanations. Lomasney criticizes the Progressives while Webster and others defend their vote, arguing strategic, district, and party consequences. The session ends with a rule amendment passing and the body adjourning.
Jad Salts Promoted For Kidney Health Cure
An advertising note urges readers to drink water and use Jad Salts to flush and energize kidneys. It claims uric acid from meat irritates kidneys, causes backache and bladder issues, and promotes a lemon grape lithia solution as a preventive tonic.
Six Progressives Denounce Bolters as Traitors
In a heated meeting the Progressive City Committee denounced six members who left their party nominee for Speaker to back a Republican. Daniel T. Callahan condemned the action as disgraceful and traitorous while reading Charles Sumner Bird’s harsh critique. The assembly, with over 100 attendees, accused party machines of influencing some legislators.
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Cushing
Progressive Party
Mr. Webster
Webster
Charles Sumner Bird
Committee On Rules
Tague
Lomasney
Lomastey
Charles H. Webster
Northfield
Progressive City Committee
Callahan
House of Representatives
Progressive Committee
Daniel T. Callahan
Charlestown
Boadle
E. Ware
The
Progressives
Progressives. Mr. Bird
Kenny Speaks at Six Rallies in South Boston Contest
In South Boston Kenny denies an adversary claim he planted a disturbance at a rally for the South Boston candidate. John J. Walsh touts Curley’s wit as a caveat. Kenny praises efforts to place Boston teachers and criticizes Curley for neglecting district needs and immigration and shipyard issues.
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Kenny
South Boston
Belnge
Curley
John J. Walsh
East Boston
Russell School
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Jerry Watson
Edward Collins
Governor's Council
Shurtleff School
South
Curley Attacks Kenny Backers at Boston Rallies
Congressman Curley urged Ward 8 voters to back his mayoral bid, claiming Martin Lomasney supports Curley. He spoke to large crowds across Dorchester, Charlestown, and Ward 10, denouncing opponent Kenny and alleging Kenny allies disrupt rallies.
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Curley
Blossom Street
Martin Lomasney
Dorchester
Charlestown
Bloomfield Hall
Geneva Avenue
Ward
Hibernian Hall
Called Traitors and Unworthy of Offices
The Progressive city committee denounces five Progressive members as faithless to the party and unworthy of their offices after they helped elect Grafton D. Cushing as speaker of the Massachusetts House. The resolution labels Briggs, Chandler, Cross, Fessenden, Webster, and Lyle as traitors to Progressive principles.
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Cushing
Lomasney
George E. Briggs
Lexington
Cleaveland A. Chandler
East Bridgewater
Fred W. Cross
Royalston
Alfred N. Fessenden
Townsend
Charles H. Webster
Northfield
James M. Lyle
Gloucester
Webster
Lyre of
Progressive Party
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Grafton D. Cushing
Briggs
Chandler
Cross
Fessenden
Lyle
Progressive Party City Committee
Progressive city committee votes Lauriston Ward president
Lauriston Ward was elected president of the Progressive city committee at Blackwell Hall. Harriet L. Kennedy becomes first female vice president, with a slate including Nunn, Ritchie, Preble, Arntz, Wyner, Goodwin, Reidel, Robinson and McKinnon. The committee had earlier vote not to take part in the current campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Progressive City Committee
Blackwell Hall
Huntington Avenue
Lauriston Ward
James P. Magenis
John W. Vaughan
Gaspar G. Bacon
Harriet L. Kennedy
East Boston
Albert F. Reidel
Roxbury
John T. Robinson
Hyde Park
George McKinnon
Brighton
California Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Relief
A vintage request urges mothers and fathers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation and related ailments. It claims safety for children and adults, warns against counterfeit versions, and advises asking for the genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Mamma
Daddy
California
City Council Candidate Defends Record Against Curley Attacks
A Boston City Council candidate vows to serve all citizens and rebuts rival James Curley. He cites projects like aquarium improvements L Street bath Strandway new pier and municipal buildings as proof of his service and accuses Curley of neglecting Roxbury and of false campaign charges. He says he will not rebut personal accusations worn by the campaign and calls them deliberate falsehoods.
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Bury
South Boston
Aquarium
L Street Bath
Strandway
Point
Curley
Curley Denounces Ward 17 Leaders at Public Rallies
In Dorchester and Charlestown Curley attacked corrupt ward leaders allied with downtown realty interests. He defended the Tammany Club of Ward 17 claiming charity and hundreds helped by the group, and pledged to secure shipyard work and veteran offices in City Hall reforms.
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Mayfield Club
Dorchester Avenue
Tammany Club
Ward 17
St. Botolph Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Curley
Samson and Dalilah Repeats at Boston Opera House
The Boston Opera House presented Samson and Dalilah last night with a familiar cast led by Mme Alvarez as Dalilah and Perraril-Fontana as Samson. The audience was appreciative and the program announced The Jewels of the Madonna for tomorrow night starring Mme Edvina.
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Samson and
Dalilah
Boston Opera House
Mmea@'Alvarez
Perraril-Fontana
Samson
Jose Mardones
Abimelech
Paolo Ludikar
Henri Danges
Jewels of the Madonna
Mme
Edvina
Curley Asks Probe of Rally Disturbance Charges
Congressman James M. Curley asks Police Commissioner O Meara for an official investigation into interruptions at Kenny rallys. He warns that newspaper reports link him to disturbances and calls for scrutiny of the mayoral role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
O'Meara
Kenny
Boston
Tax Amendment Urges Fix to State Tax Law Today
Tax Commissioner Trefry will present an amendment to correct a 1913 blunder that wiped the assessment date from the law, otherwise no taxes would be assessed next spring. The error, unnoticed by many, could leave tax dodgers with a window of opportunity until the Legislature acts.
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Trefry
Jewels of the Madonna and Lucia at the Boston Theater
Tomorrow schedule lists Jewels of the Madonna with Edvina Alcazar Fer rar Fontana Marcoux Cond Moranzoni and Lucia with Tatrazzini Hey man Tanlongo Fornari Cond Moranzoni. Faust features Beriza Morse Laffitte Wronski Grand Everett Leveronl Cond Tournon Prices 50c to 82 9 and more. Mon 8 to 10 45 Tales of Hoffmann Edvina Amsden Scotney Laffitte Marcoux Cond Strong. Wed 7 45 to 11 15 Louise Edvina Dalvarez Dalmores Marcoux Cond Andre Caplet. Box Office details Downtown Office Steinert's 162 Boylston Mason and Hamlin pianos used.
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Edvina
Calvarez
Ferrar
Fontana
Marcoux
Moranzoni
Lucia
Tatrazzini
Heyman
Tanlongo
Fornari
Faust
Beriza
Swartz Morse
Laffitte
Wronski
Grand
Everett
Leveronl
Tournon
Mme
Tetrazzini
Boston
Blanchart
Edna Peter
Amsden
Scotney
Strong
Louise
Dalvarez
Dalmores
Andre Caplet
Steinert’s
Boylston, Mason and Hamlin
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Edward M. Hall
Pittsfield
John Mitchell
Springfield
John J. Lydon
Charles A. LeGro
Patrick E. Murray
Ward 18
Republican House
Dawes
George Bk. Webster
Olusney
Eijos
Washburn
Worcester
Hie
Bird
White
Tom Echee Es
American Wine Co
ST Lovis
Pererigne
Gehl Willlnge
Crawford House
End
Scollay
Hraattle Sv
New York
Mr. Curley
Charlestown Navy Yard
Rox
United Improvement Association
City Club
John F. Cusick
Herbert Burr
Howard Mildram
George A. Douglas
Suffolk Law School
Charles T. Hardy
New Haven Railroad
Civic League
Tremont Street
Harding, Cox and
Daly Plumbing Supply Company
Ceylon
Dock SQ
Sant Atest
van Camp
Creamery
Great Ceylon Tea CO
Washington
Mont Eagle Athletic Club
Commercial Street
Fred Fagan
New
City Hall
Mechanics’ Hall
Samson and Dalilah
Opera
Adamson’s Botanic
Adamson’s
F. W. Kinsman & Co
N. Y
Karl Lemle Feria
Hollis Fist
Weens
Donald
Brian i Eco
Fie
Markey
Donald Brian
London
Paris
Tremont Theatre
Charles Frohman
C. Haddon Chambers
Miss Barrymore
H. T. Parker
Plymouth
Krri
Selwyn & CO
Loew’s
ST. James
Inez McCaule
Lee
Boylston
Wrothenger Girls
Casino
Hanover Street Nr
Tramont Row
Robies Beauty Burlesquers
Marquard & Xs A Mats
Globe Krentzis
Blue Coats
Shuber
Joan
LEW Fields Ser
Aboard
Carter DE Haven
Kate Elinore
Park Stu Sa
William Moore Patch
May Robson
James Forbes
Post
Klaw & Erlanger
Delphine
Castile Sq
Ragone
Howard
Durands
Star of India
Giris Burlesque
Bison City Four
Bun
Yu's Drug Store
Cor
Tremont& Boylston
Jordan Hall
Holtent
Conrad V. Bos
Symphony Hall
Mischaelman
Tremont Temple
Patty
Pompeii
Aexhond
Otiewes
Cort
Park Square
Columbus’ Avenue
New England
Philip Bartholomae
Joseph Santley
New York Company
Park Sq. Theatre Co
B.F. Keith
Ralph
Pat
Wiles
Robi T. Hales
Pathe Weekly
Mille, Srantane
Loew's
Orpheum
Ae Lal
HUB Theatre
Edo Ts
Mme. Aguglia
Tremont Temple Parnell
Revenon Everett
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