Weeks Wins Solid Vote in Legislative Senatorial Ballot
The Republican caucus nominee John W. Weeks of Newton received a solid party showing as the Senate voted at 2:30 and the House at 3:00. Democrats scattered, with 69 of 93 in the House for Sherman. Progressive John Graham Brooks drew support from Cambridge and others. The two chambers planned a joint meeting to confirm Weeks and conclude the election.
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John W. Weeks
Newton
Senate
House
McCall
Sherman
L. Whipple
Greenwood
Weeks
John Meaney
Committee On Election Laws
Crane
John Graham Brooks
Cambridge
John J. Murphy
South
Boston
Legislative votes in senatorial election results and candidates
John W Weeks of Newton led with 134 votes as a representative candidate. Sherman L Whipple of Brookline led in the senatorial tally with 69 votes. Other contenders included John Graham Brooks 5 points, John F Meaney 3, and Andrew J Peters 1. Several names listed with minor counts appear, including Roland Sawyer and Curtis Guild. The piece records mixed vote tallies and candidate names from a senatorial election.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Honovan
Cambridge
Donovan
Andrew J. Peters
Conway
Robert Luce
Somerville
John W. Weeks
Newton
Sherman L. Whipple
Brookline
John Graham Brooks
John F. Meaney
Blackstone
James B. Carroll
Springfield
Charles A. de Courcey
Lawrence
Charles S. Hamlin
John Alden Thayer
Worcester
Republicans to Confer on Weeks Successor in 13th District
Republicans in the 13th Congressional district plan a conference before Saturday to pick a successor to John W. Weeks. Named contenders include Seward Jones, ex-Senator Pearson, George S. Smith, Dr. William H. Murphy, ex-Mayor Hutchinson, Mayor Hatfield, state committee chair, and Mayor Gleason. Norman White and Joseph Walker make competing announcements. Ex-Congressman John J. Mitchell will run as the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Weeks
Seward Jones
Newton
Pearson
Brookline
Georges. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
William H. Murphy
Brighton
Hutchinson
Hatfield
State Committee
Gleason
Marlboro
Norman White
Joseph Walker
John J. Mitchell
Senators Satisfied with Weeks Nomination Amid Praise
Senators Crane and Lodge voiced gratification at the nomination of Congressman Weeks as Republican caucus nominee for Senator. Crane, who will be Weeks' successor, praised Weeks as energetic, capable, and experienced in public affairs, fitting for the Commonwealth and the nation.
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Lodge
Crane
Weeks
Washington
Congressman Weeks
Republican Caucus
Commonwealth
Lodge backs Weeks for Massachusetts Senate nomination
Senator Lodge said he did everything to secure a Republican Legislature last autumn and did not support any Senate candidate. He praised Mr Weeks as a leading, capable legislator and a worthy choice to represent Massachusetts in the Senate. He noted the Legislature’s united vote for Weeks after an earnest contest.
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Lodge
Weeks
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Senate
No Choice for Senator as New Hampshire Split Persists
New Hampshire legislators fail to agree on a U S Senator. In the Senate Hollis leads Democrats and Quinby Pillsbury and Carr also draw votes. in the House Hollis is backed by most Democrats while Bass heads the Progressive bloc. A joint ballot starts tomorrow, with daily votes planned.
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Concord
N. H
United States
Senate
Henry F. Hollis
Robert P. Bass
Hollis
Henry B. Quinby
Laconia
Rosecrans W. Pillsbury
Londonderry
Clarence BE. Carr
Andover
Frank P. Carpenter
Manchester
House
Quinby
Pillsbury
Sherman E. Buroughs
John M. Gile
Hanover
Thomas Chalmers
William J. Tucker
William E. Chandler
Warner
Edward N. Pearson
Alfred F. Howard
Samuel W. Emery
John H. Bartlett
Portsmouth
Carpenter
Carr
Cadets Win Tri Color Prize For Rifle Team
The First Corps Cadets received the tri-color for winning the 1912 State general rifle competition. Gold watch fobs were given to rifle team members, with long service medals presented by Col William Hayes. Lt F P Simonds earned field glasses. Lt Col Joy led the corps with Major Cole officiating. General Appleton and General White attended the ceremonies.
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J. D. Upton
William Hayes
United States
Hayes
Upton
F. P. Simonds
Franklin JL. Joy
Charles H. Cole
Francis H. Appleton
James G. White
Dr Muck Invited to Conduct Wagner Centenary in Germany
Conductor Dr Muck of the Boston Symphony Orchestra receives invitations to lead Wagner festival concerts in Darmstadt and other German cities. A cable from Darmstadt’s Court Theatre intendant cites urgent request by the Grand Duke of Hesse for next spring Wagner festival performances.
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Dr. Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Germany
Wagner
Court
Darmstadt
Hesse
Darstadt
Muck
Malden City Council Cuts Mayor Salary in Half
At the first year meeting the Malden city government elected Dr Karl H Michael as city physician and re elected Harvey K Boutwell as city solicitor An order to reduce the mayor s salary from 2000 to 1000 was introduced and sent to the finance committee as a tribute to the late Mayor Farrell his former salary doubled less than two months ago More fun in the Noah Park Hotel. See the comic section of next Sunday s Post.
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Malden
Karl H. McMichael
Harvey K. Boutwell
Finance Committee
Farrell
Noah Park Hotel
Next
Post
Croxone Promises Quick Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique, rapid remedy for kidney and bladder ailments especially in the elderly. It claims to cleanse inactive kidneys, dissolve uric acid, and reduce nighttime urination with immediate and lasting effects, offering a money back guarantee through druggists.
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Earth
Boston Vote Signals 8 Hour Bill and School Board Win
Reported citywide contests show Watson's victory aided by voters who want gaiety in council sessions while Curtis's win boosts women’s role on the Boston School Committee. Statements praise school neutrality and legal backing for Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Harris
Curtis
Public School Association
Boston
Miss Curtis And Watson Winners
The Herald reports Miss Curtis and Watson winning with a 5008 vote majority. Miss Curtis received 27,125 votes while Harris had 22,117.
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Miss Curtis and Watson
Herald
Democratic City Committee
Miss Curtis
Harris
city votes show license approval and eight hour bill support
A city election produced a 15 248 vote majority for license with Hyde Park Ward 26 voting against. Hyde Park opposed the license 544 to 538 in favor. The eight hour bill for public employees passed 35 564 to 7 050 as turnout lagged, about 50 000 voters. Watson won the City Council seat amid Democratic strength in downtown wards and independent campaigning.
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Ward
Hyde Park
Harris
Watson
Miss Curtis
Mr. Harris
Boston
Jerry’’ Watson
Mr. Hewitt
Man Confesses Abduction Prank Involving Miss Steckel
R Walter Starr Jr denies any involvement in the incident. The accused says he and Miss Anna Steckel arranged a prank to test her willingness to marry, with a planned ride from her home and back, while witnesses would hear a final discussion.
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R. Walter Starr, Jr
Allentown
Penn
Anna Steckel
Miss Steckel
Leaded Art Glass Domes and Reading Lamps Sale
Beautiful leaded art glass domes and reading lamps on sale beginning today. Made to order in any color and style, gas or electric. Factory production with on site demonstrations. Frederic Henry and Charles Richenburg Bros at 44 High St three doors from Federal St.
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Meaney
Charles A. DeCourey
Lawonce
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Dedham
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Methuen
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Ware
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Curtis Guild of
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Walter L. Collins
John J. Attridge
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Champlain & Farrar
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