Curley Packs Boston in Last Hour Campaign Tour
In a final whirlwind through 26 wards Boston Democratic candidate James M. Curley drew large crowds in Mattapan Hyde Park Roxbury Dorchester and Charlestown while pledging to carry 25 of 26 wards and end corporate control. He defended his record against labor criticisms and stressed a clean sweep for his candidacy with Mrs Curley and top aides on a 14 car motorcade.
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Boston
Nira
Curley
John F. McDonald
John J. Dowling
Edward Dolan
Sadie
May Dowling
Joseph Collins
Colin McDonald
Frank Daily
Maynard
Edward Ey Barry
Joe” Lomasney
Joseph A. ‘Maynard
Democratic City Committee
Oakland Hall
Mattapan
Hyde Park
French
Forest Hills Square
Tomfohrde Hall
Ward
Supreme Theatre
Jamaica Plain
Old Court House
Brighton
Elmwood Street
Roxbury
McInerney
Democratic Ward
Booth Hall
Orient Heights
Ward 2
Maverick Square
Ward 1
Ward 8
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Shurtleff
Dorchester Street
Seventh
South
William l. Russell
Columbia Road
George E. Wall
Winthrop School
Brookford
Dacia Streets
Democratic Club
Meeting
James M. Curley
Kenny
Curley Praises Boston Electorate for Loyal Support
James M. Curley thanks Boston voters for their loyalty and confidence as he runs for mayor. He asserts his platform as a positive contract to deliver four years of efficient, honest, and constructive city leadership despite opposition from various agencies.
Curley Talks on Snowy Noon Rally for Mayor Bid
Former Mayor candidate James Curley spoke to nearly 2000 in Postoffice Square amid a snow squall. He denied labor-union opposition and strike-breaker accusations, noting unions favor his bid and promising to win in 26 wards with a 26,000 majority.
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Postoffice Square
Curley
Theodore A. Glynn
Owen Cunningham
Henry Clay Peters
Progressive State Committee
James Tuohy
Fred I. Bogan
William H. Woods
Brighton
John J. Connors
Ward 17
James T. Moriarty
Boston Central Labor Unions
Moriarty
John F. McDonald
Boston
Jerry Watson
Lawrence Minot
Mayor Backers Shift Sways City Campaign
Ward 8 leader Martin Lomasney abandoned the Kenny camp and joined Curley days before the mayoral race. He carried Senator Mce Gonagle and Fitzgerald’s Senate allies, along with key Ward 8 Democratic forces, while Representative Griffin of Ward 22 and others followed.
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Martin M. Lomasney
Ward 8
Kenny
Curley
Lomasney
Mce Gonagle
Ward
Fitzgerald
Senate
Democratic
Griffin
Curley Camp
Final word from rival candidates in Boston race
The article reports on rival factions in Boston politics as Mayor nominee Curley gains ground while Kenny and Omasney supporters brace for a close contest. It notes ward by ward expectations, betting odds, and key council and school committee candidates amid referendums on East Boston tunnel tolls and worker compensation.
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East Boston Tunnel
East Boston
Bitter Storm Ravages New England Coast and Ships
A fierce offshore gale battered the New England coast with high winds and freezing temperatures. The Mt Hope schooner and crew, including Captain Hezekiah F. Doane, faced danger near Chatham as revenue cutters Gresham and Acushnet aided in dangerous seas. One land death reported, a 6 year old boy in Somerville, while crews evacuated and vessels sought shelter along Boston Harbor and offshore.
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Invery
Boston
Chatham
Gresham
Acushnet
Mt. Hope
Hezekiah F. Doane
Old Harbor
Union
Provincetown
George Lussier
Claremon Street
West Somerville
Somerville
James R. Williams
Windemere
Curley level charges treachery against Mayor at rallies
Congress man Curley accused Mayor Fitzgerald of treachery in a closing campaign, saying he learned from Mr. Minton at Forest Hills that Patrick J. Brady claimed the mayor asked him to support Kenny. Curley singled out the man who should have remained true.
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Congressman Curley
Mayor Fitzgerald
Minton
Forest Hills
Patrick J. Brady
Fitzgerald
Kenny
Jerome fights bail for Thaw as experts dispute
New York State lawyers say Jerome did not intend disrespect by missing hearings and argue the commission should have included his letter. They note four court decisions found Thaw paranoid and incurably ill, while supporters expect bail soon amid a rising opposition to freedom. Attorney Jacobs’ arrival signals a heated battle over Thaw’s release.
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New York State
Jerome
Commission
Jacobs
Aldrich
Brookline
Sanity Board
Closing Day Campaign Sparks Whirlwind City Tours
Features of closing day show both candidates touring all wards with large demos. Kenny supporters claim a 20000 margin while Curley backers tout a sweeping win. Odds favored Curley around ten to eight with late swings. Curley accuses Fitzgerald of treachery as mayor calls for neutral stance and hints of aid to Kenny.
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Kenny
Scannell
Curley
Fitzgerald
South Boston
Roxbury
Gill netter Sunflower missing off Gloucester after gale
Revenue cutters and lifesavers were told to search for the gill netter Sunflower that put out before the storm and had not been reported. Relatives fear the five men aboard may have been swamped or blown seaward by a gale reaching 56 to 60 miles an hour, with waterfront men noting a power boat could reach Portland.
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Acushnet
Woods Hole
Mount Hope
Sunflower
Androscoggin
Charles
Salisbury Beach
Gloucester
Isles of Shoals
Portsmouth
Little Boy
Portland
Montreal Faces First Real Winter Snowfall
Seven inches of snow fell in Montreal from midnight to noon with temperatures dropping to seven degrees below zero. About 16 inches lay on the ground as the city, once famed as the carnival city, shows a heavy winter scene. The storm brought work for about 4500 unemployed as they cleared the snow.
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Read
Dorchester
Cohasset
Hingham
Washington Street
Weather Bureau
Northfield
New England
Blue Hill Observatory
Ontario
New York City
Highland Light
Massachusetts Bay
Chatham
Montreal
Public School Association urges heavy vote to reelect Scannell Corcoran
President Randal G. Morris says a large turnout is essential to reelect Dr. David Scannell and Michael Corcoran Jr. despite uncertainties. The group has mailed 100000 notices. Corcoran campaigns in his district, Scannell cut campaigning for a surgery, both emphasize service and nonpoliticized schools.
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David D. Scannell
Michael H. Corcoran
Fred Bogan
James M. Keyes
Scannell
Corcoran
Public School Association
Bogan
Ninth Regiment
Martin Lomasney
Keyes
South
Randal G. Morris
The
Michael H. Corcoran, Jr
Morris
Messrs
Corcoran and
Seannell
Flood Square
Broadway
Fourth Streets
Coleman Confident in Victory for City Council Seat
George W. Coleman, candidate for the Council, claimed strong support after a series of rallies. He predicted about 5000 more votes than the nearest opponent and reported robust Guaman sentiment across the city, including Ward 8.
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Daniel J. McDonald
Henry E. Hagen
George W. Coleman
Patrick A. Kearns
Fred J. Kneeland
William H. Woods
Citizens’ Municipa League
Good Government Association
McDonald
Woods
Kneeland
Coleman
Hagan
Thearty
Lomasney
Boster
Guy
Loupel
Chelsea appoints planning board to oversee city
Mayor Willard of Chelsea announced the formation of a new planning board to oversee the health and welfare of the city. The panel includes Dr. Jed 3S. Raddin, Willard H. Bennett, Thomas F. Punch, Joseph Klein and Arthur M. Huddell.
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Willard
Chelsea
Jed 3S. Raddin
Willard H. Bennett
Thomas F. Punch
Joseph Klein
Arthur M. Huddell
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