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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

2

Supplied cash for campaign shows city committee donors

New filings show Fitzgerald era fund totaled 22 993 with 5 221 67 liabilities. Large contributors include Witagerald, Fingersld, Dilion, Timlity, Dyke, Higgins, Doherty. Major expenditures cover advertising bills to O Keefe Hibbar d and United Citizens League.

Democratic Fitzgerald Nat Cape John D. O'Connor Masten & Wells Ag Tks Noonan Bros Metropolitan Mailing & News Boston Tavern Sais Quincy Mutual District Messenger Compan Waters Press John F. Witagerald James T. Fingersld Afair Pete Frank H. Dilion James P. Timlity Gente Speed J Higgins Eabecconge James Doherty Seer Redenencen i Es Air Gates Reese Cattester Garrett W Rd Charles James FB. Fhglish Patrick Quinn Room Ess Cadets Tas Veens Svsvodes Trisgine Ooo Siw ccc Cecassuns Seooe James McDermott Sccceeee Willam von Tassel Wieed Willam. Sullivan Wiliam E. Hickey Sealer Wags and Soekaree Department J. D. O'Connor The Boston Pilot

Patrolman Sugrite Stricken at Roxbury Home

Patrolman Timothy F. Sugrite of Court Square station is described as seriously ill at his Roxbury residence 9 Ingleside avenue. Reported to have mental health concerns, he previously took leave of absence and has now again been placed on leave for an unspecified period.

Timothy F. Sugrite Court Square Station Ingleside Avenue Roxbury

Bitter split roils Democratic factions over state committee

Feeney and McNary factions clash as seven bolting district men form a separate plan while Bartlett at large delegates dispute rights. temp chair O'Brien leads a two hour meeting, with Lomasney defending district control and Kiley backing the Feeney lineup amid threats of another bolt.

Bartlett Mr. Williams Mr. Lomasney State Committee Mr. O'Brien Mr. Feeney George Fred Williams A. C. Drinkwater Lomasney Riley Kiley Quincy House Feeney William 8. McNary Democratic State Committee Ys Banground John P. Feeney James E. Donahue Lawrence

What causes headache from October to May

From October to May colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laratirg Bromo mine claims to remove the cause and advertises 28 cent Grove on box 28.

B. WY Grove

How the Leaders Regard the Split

Daniel W. Gallagher reports that seven district members of the Democratic State committee refused to participate at 85 State street arguing that only district representatives have the right to organize the 1908 State committee. They opposed any at large member and voted to call a meeting for January 15 to organize without outside interference.

Democratic State Committee State Street State Committee

At Large Delegates Agree to Withhold from State Committee

The text records consent by the at large delegates to refrain from participating in the State committee meeting next Wednesday. Whitney delegates express willingness to withdraw from deliberations, allowing district men to organize, with several named individuals noted.

Whitney Charles §. Hamlin

Democratic State Committee Formed Declares No Other Legal Body

The Democratic State committee has been organized and asserts there is no other legal organization. The statement emphasizes sole legality of the party's regional authority and invites adherence to its framework.

Democratic State ‘Committee

Out of Politics Since Last Election Refuses Interview

A public figure states they are out of politics following the last election and refuse to discuss the matter. The person adds that if they were still involved they would grant an interview.

State Democracy Calls Out Boston Politicians

A caustic statement accuses Boston politicians of shared fault and urges the state democracy to expose and disprove the idea that all are tarred with the same brush.

Boston

District Members Bolting Seek Legal Quorum at State Street Meeting

Deliberations at the Democratic State committee meeting stirred bolters yesterday as some members-at-large argued for inclusion. A partition gaffe let observers hear discussions, prompting actions to unite bolters with Dr. Sullivan and others to reach required strength for legality.

State Street Riley George Fred Williams Mr. Feeney Colonel Drinkwater Bolters Kiley Joseph Lomasnéy Quincy House Dr. Sullivan Fall River Feeley Ward 8

District delegates plan meeting at 85 State Street

After a conference at the Quincy House seven bolting district members were told by Daniel Buckley campaign manager for Henry M. Whitney that a district delegates only meeting is the proper solution. He indicated Whitney members would withdraw and supported district organization.

Ing State Street Quincy House Daniel Buckley Henry M. Whitney Buckley Whitney Hamlin

Seavey Fires Donovan Man Outcry in Court

Christie A. Scheele, a court officer for 14 years, testified in the Supreme Court that he was deposed by Sheriff Seavey for political reasons after voting for rival James Donovan. Scheele said Donovan helped him obtain his position and urged support for Donovan.

Sheriff Seavey James Donovan Seavey Donovan Christie A. Scheele Supreme Court

Removal of Scheele Shocks Court House as Sheriff Faces Challenge

The court house was stunned by the removal of Scheele from his post by Sheriff Seavey amid tensions after Seavey’s re-election bid. Scheele criticized the sheriff caustically, earning a salary of 1800 dollars annually.

Seavey Scheele

GRAFT WAR SAYS M LEAN HOLYOKE

State Committeeman Hugh McLean criticizes Boston routing graft and factional fights that he says taint Massachusetts Democracy. He notes rallies over city plums and ward grabs reflect poorly on the state and urge the party to curb Boston influence.

Holyoke Hugh McLean State Committee Boston McLean Massachusetts Mart

Publicity Bureau Nearing Its End at City Hall

William D. Stack a stenographer earning 1200 dollars a year resigned to Mayor Hibbard and moved to the State House surgeon-general office. The notice notes Stack was high on the civil service list and that weather changes can worsen bronchial troubles.

City Hall William D. Stack Hibbard Stack State House

Wedding Bells Follow Everett Romance in New York

Charles H. Jordan of Ohio and Miss Lillie Spence of Everett wed in New York City. The bride, 17, and her sister Ada Spence attended by Florence Mountford. The couple met at a summer resort and plan a Westward move for Jordan’s business work. Mrs Jordan will accompany her husband. The bride is a local musician. the groom belongs to the Zeno, Jordan, Zeno trapeze troupe.

Charles H. Jordan Ohio Lillie Spence Everett New York City Ada Spence Florence Mountford Mountford House Jordan Far West Spence West

Son of Volunteers Leader Dies After Train Injuries

Robert H. Keppel age 12, son of Colonel and Mrs F F Keppel of the Volunteers of America, was struck by a south bound Atlantic train near Savin Hill station while crossing tracks at 5 30 pm. He suffered multiple injuries including skull base fracture and leg fractures and was taken to City Hospital where he was dying.

Savin Hill Robert H. Keppel F. F. Keppel The Volunteers of America City Keppel Romsey Street Dorchester Atlantic

Boston Mayor Sees $100 800 Weekly Savings Report

In his first week in office Mayor George Hibbard outlines city savings totaling $100 800 weekly. Officials named include Patrick Kennedy Deputy Health Commissioner Edward Brown Daniel Kinnaly and John Leahy with savings from salary cuts reduced collector staff and abolished public celebrations.

Patrick Kennedy Edward EB. Brown Daniel Kinnaly Water Dept Michael Leem John Leahy George Hibbard Boston

City trims payroll cutting costs across departments

The mayor ordered abolishing the wire commissioner post at 5000 a year and eliminated two deputy health commissioners saving 5000. Abolished claim agent of water department saving 1800. Salary cuts since Oct 1 will save at least 15000 yearly. Forecut in city collector’s office to save 40000 yearly. Discharging Superintendent Leahy and abolishing sewer chief positions trigger a retrenchment plan expected to save 30000 yearly. City engineer discharged two boys and a roadman at 2.25 daily with lower wages.

Water Department Leahy Jackson Frank J. Conby George T. Hanley John J. Molloy Hanley Conby

Kennedy Funeral Held in Rome for Mgr T F Kennedy’s Brother

In Rome on January 10 the funeral of Joseph Kennedy, brother of Mgr T F Kennedy, rector of the American College, was celebrated at the college church with attendance from Vatican representatives.

Rome Joseph Kennedy Mgr. T.F. Kennedy American’ College

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