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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
5
Former State Treasurer Frederick W. Mansfield filed papers for the Democratic nomination for governor. The move comes as a surprise to party leaders and may compel other candidates to enter the race.
The piece notes Mansfield remains defiant about staying in the race though many Democrats doubt his viability. It mentions Andrew J. Peters as a potential candidate only with unanimous party support and no primary, and Adjutant General Charles H. Cole as a strong possible candidate who has refused to run due to militia border duties. Mansfield was elected state treasurer in 1914 amid the Foss-Hamilton dispute.
Mrs Stella Hannon a Dorchester widow died from a skull fracture after a yard fall at 33 Coleman street Her father Andrew Duggan of Halifax arrives to claim the body The husband Edward Hannon died six years ago leaving three orphaned children The death occurred as she hung clothes and the pulley rope snapped at the window Funeral planned from the sister in law’s home 2175 Dorchester avenue with burial in the city.
John Sillin 38 of 28 Newbury Street Atlantic crashed on Walk Hill Street near Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills injuring his left arm. Minutes later eight-year-old Charles Barrett of 93 Wachusett Street Forest Hills was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Fanny Goodnow of Chestnut Hill Avenue Brighton.
A large crowd is expected at Braves Field for the third fireworks show of the season. About 3500 dollars of pyrotechnics will be used, with a grand finale costing 500 dollars. The program opens with a band concert by Palladino's military band and fireworks begin at 8 30.
Melrose residents welcomed a tax rate cut of 1.70 per thousand, reducing the rate to 22 dollars for 1916. The city’s assessed valuation stands at 19,645,150 dollars, up 703,750 from last year.
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