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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1911

Page

2

Lodge Victory Shatters Massachusetts Party Lines

In a dramatic vote for Senator Lodge, Curley and Murray broke with their party. The final result, by a five vote margin, confirms Lodge’s fourth term with two Boston Democrats’ support and heavy pressure from business and federal figures. Governor Foss will sign the election certificate.

Lodge Expresses Gratitude to People of Commonwealth

Senator Lodge extends thanks to Massachusetts Legislature and voters for a fourth Senate term. He praises loyal supporters, Massachusetts press, and Republican peers, while naming fellow lawmakers who voted for rivals. He cites hopes to repay devotion with public service and notes ongoing push for direct Senate elections.

Lodge Commonwealth Washington, D. C Massachusetts Senate of the United States Boston

Lodge Tops Vote in Senate Contests

Lodge received six more votes than needed to win. Ward 19 representative McInerney did not respond to the roll call. Lodge drew two Democratic votes from Senator Murray of Boston and Curley. Cuff of Lowell backed Ames, Arkwell and Greenwood, while original Walker supporters backed Lodge.

State House Arkwell Worcester Greenwood Everett Walker Lodge Silvester Wood Lowell Harvard Killpatrick Ames Newton South Boston Whipple McInerney Ward 19 MciInerney Michael J. Murray Martin P. F. Curley Cuff Ames, Arkwell

Democratic Triumph Statement From Whipple After Defeat

Whipple declares the Democratic victory is a higher achievement than mere gains and asserts the party deserved success for its equal rights principles. He praises Governor Foss leadership, the State convention stand, and calls for unity to advance progressive ideas despite Senator Lodge's defeat.

Whipple Shermah IL Democratic Party Foss Tremont Temple Senator Lodge

Speech Expresses Gratitude for Loyal Support and Party Unity

The speaker thanks supporters and party leaders for their kindness and loyalty. He emphasizes joy in a united party, personal sacrifice, and high ideals, hoping for future triumphs that lift burdens of injustice and deliver equal rights to all.

Mayor Fitzgerald Voices Disappointment Over Lodge Vote

Mayor John F. Fitzgerald said he was disappointed that Senators Curley and Murray backed Mr. Lodge. He urged a united Democratic endorsement for Mr. Whipple and criticized the decision as a setback for Massachusetts and the state’s progress. He predicted political consequences for Curley and Murray.

John F. Fitzgerald Curley Murray Lodge Whipple Senator Lodge Massachusetts United States Senate

Murray Explains Vote For Lodge Senator

Senator Michael J. Murray, one of two Democrats who voted for Lodge, says he acted on honor and was not influenced by liquor interests. He believes Lodge serves the state best and notes constituency support in Dorchester and West Roxbury.

Lodge Foss Senator Lodge Torraine Senator Curley Curley Mr. Lodge Roxbury Ned Curtis Curtis Boston Michael J. Murray Dorchester West Roxbury

United Irish League elected long-time president in Dublin banquet

John E Redmond was unanimously re-elected president of the United Irish League. Irish MPs T P O Connor Joseph Devlin and Daniel Boyle, who visited the United States last October, were guests of honor at a Mansion House banquet celebrating the success of their American mission.

Dublin John E. Redmond United Irish League T. P. O’connor Joseph Devlin Daniel Boyle United States Mansion House

Redmond signals reform of Lords veto before coronation

In a speech Mr Redmond pledged to abolish the Lords veto before the coronation without creating new peers. He warned Liberals that the Irish party would back them as long as pledges on the veto and home rule held, but any deviation would prompt an instant party shift. He did not object to the name rule bill fitting a broader plan.

Ames Lodge Massachusetts Mr. Redmond House of Lords

Home Rule Near Dublin Report on British Measure

Dublin reports the British government is preparing a home rule measure for Ireland under pressure from necessity and public opinion. A commission to investigate Ireland finances is seen as the first step toward a cabinet driven home rule plan. Lord Courtney, though still a Unionist, supports a two to three constituency assembly to oversee Irish affairs with multi-member districts.

Dublin Ireland Independent Thomas Sexton Freeman’s Journal Company Tvord Courtney Penwith Lord Courtney

Brigham Will Suit Reaches U S Supreme Court

In Washington on January 18 the Brigham estate dispute over nearly eight million dollars moved to the U S Supreme Court. The case questions a 1909 Massachusetts act allowing excess holdings by the Brigham hospital and whether the donor violated the law against perpetuities. Heirs seek to divert funds beyond the hospital’s legal capacity.

Washington Peter Bent Brigham Supreme Court of the United States Brigham Boston Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Supreme Court Federal Courts of Massachusetts United States Circuit Court of Appeals Hospital Corporation Brigham Gift Circuit Court Massachusetts Supreme Court

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U. S. Senate Ple Michael Murray Suffolk Representative McInerney Eugene N. Foss James S. Sherman Congressman Ames Guild Ad Oh Bates Democratic State Committee Macleod Cogswell Lynn Thomas McCullough Holyoke Thayer Ssibbard Nason Barrow Marchand, Morgan George H. Stevens Committee On Elections Hoar Winthrop Murray Crane Treadway Lodze United States Senate Henry Cabot Lodge Sewees Sherman L. Whipple Butler Ames A. Lawrence Lowell John R. Thayerets Sylvester J. McBride Curtis Guild New England United Fitzgerald VEIO Redmond Brigham Estate High Court Supreme Tribunal Doslan Boston Post West Twenty-fifth St New York City Importers’ Outlet CO Essex ST Tunnel Station Essey Elm ST Hanover St Greater Boston Sc Ib Hood Best Fores Lane Stark Supply Wash St. Tel Allan Somerville Sarah C James Allan T. Franklin Preston Sycamore Street Allen John Catherine Allen Mee Feely Hamilton Street St. Peter’s Church Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association Milford N. H Bridgewater Mass Babstock North End Elizabeth John Babstock Harris Street St. Stephen’s Church Hanover Street Sydney Cape Breton Botana Albert Botana Falmouth Street Back Bay Louise Ramirez Botana Thomas O’brien Willard Street Selemn Church of the Timmaculate Conception Broadway New Calvary Cemetery Brady Christopher Brady Boston Elevated Railway North Station Washington Street St. Joseph's Church Circuit Street Calvary Cemetery Brennan Brinf Eliza K R. S. Brine Buckley Johanna Michael Buckley Genesee Street Albany Street Cathedral Mt. Calvary Burke John J Norah Burke Delany Joseph May Quinn Delany Cambridge Nazing Street St. John’s Church Bine Till Avenue Arlington Anes M. Doucette Raymond Street St. Anthony’s Church Holton Street Driscoll Kate Crisgol St. Mary’s Church Norfolk Street Fontes Propetia J. Fontes Manuel R. Serpa Gaffney Patrick Gaffney Perch Street Greenan Bernard Greenan Annie A. Greenan Grant St. Francis de Sales Church Vernon Street Mt. Benedict Gunn Frank P Sarah John Gunn Lynde Street West End St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Healey Winthrop Catherine Healey George B. Wells Centre Street St. John the Evangelist Winthrop Street Ingalls Station Cincinnati Portland Ore Laburn William Laburn Dexter Court Marble Edward D. Marble A. T. Granger East Third Street M’carthy Thortland Morrison Torchester John Rogers Morrison Leslie Street Gloucester Times Saugus Edward B. Newton Methodist Church Winthrop Centre O'Connor Mary John O'Connor Ngp O’ Neil Newport Street St. Margaret's Church Prescott Inez Watson Edward L. Prescott Park Street Towers Stimson Fairfax C. Stinson J. Newman & Sons, Inc Tremont St Beacon Florist Beacon ST Lowest
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