Apathy Plagues County Canvass Amid Ward Delays
Democratic canvassers report cold shoulders across wards as young women hired to collect cards fail to appear. Three wards yielded returns while Mayor Fitzgerald says full results likely Sunday night. Mayor plans to stump for Whitney and state ticket. Ward 15 chair predicts a tight Moran Dennison race.
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Democratic City Committee
Fitzgerald
Whitney
Bradley
Moran
Dennison
Ward 15
Drunkards Cured Secretly
A spirited notice claims a tasteless odorless discovery can be secretly given via tea or food to reform a drunkard in a day. It urges immediate letter contact and praises temperance workers for silent, involuntary cures.
O Keefe Presided At Rallies For Whitney Victory
Henry M. Whitney led campaigns in Lynn and Cambridge aimed at boosting tariff reform and a sweeping Democratic win. He spoke at Odd Fellows Hall in Lynn with John A. O Keefe presiding and in Cypress Hall Cambridge as crowds overflowed. Whitney’s Q and A with Governor nominees touched on immediate tariff cuts and labor costs, drawing remarks from Congressmen Sullivan Kelcher Hamlin and Senator Macleod.
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Henry M. Whitney
Lynn
Cambridge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John A. O'Keefe
Roosevelt
Col. Gaston
Cypress Hall
Whitney
Sullivan and
Kelcher
Charles S. Hamlin
Macleod
Ex-Mayor Matthews Predicts Dennison Victory
Ex mayor Matthews told friends in the Parker Flouse corridors last night that Joseph A. Dennison will win the district attorney race. He said Moran cannot command the Democratic vote and Webster cannot gather the Republican vote, leaving Dennison with a clear path to victory.
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Parker Flouse
Joseph A. Dennison
Moran
Webster
Dennison
Cartoonist Bengough Delights Canadian Club Audience
J. W. Bengough, Toronto humorist and cartoonist, headlined a Tremont Temple entertainment for the Canadian Club. The Fantasia Ladies' Orchestra with baritone J. W. Thomas performed, and Bengough drew a popular cartoon of Thomas W. Lawson with a milk ear. Guests Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald spoke briefly.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Governor Guild
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Donovan Questions Seavey on Sheriff Fees and Salaries
Democratic sheriff candidate James Donovan challenged Sheriff Seavey over fees paid to deputies and Seavey’s claim of earning no sheriff’s fees. Donovan cited deputy earnings around 5000 dollars yearly and pressed for full disclosure at multiple campaign events in Suffolk County.
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Sheriff Seavey
Suffolk County
James Donovan
Decide for Donovan endorsed by Ward Nine Hebrew club
The Ward Nine Hebrew Citizens' Club endorsed James Donovan for sheriff after addresses by Sheriff Seavey and rival James Donovan. A rally committee was appointed to promote his candidacy. Supporters of Seavey claimed the club favored him, but the board took only this action.
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Boston Lamp Dept Under Finance Commission Probe
The Boston lamp department faces a Finance Commission inquiry after days of book reviews and on site checks. Officials say 11 500 lamps exist citywide with about 1 000 defective annually and rebates totaling 800 to 1000 dollars per year paid by gas and electric firms, mainly Rising Sun Company.
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Boston
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Rising Sun Company
Morris Nominated to Fill Finance Commission Vacancy
Randall G. Morris was nominated by the Chamber of Commerce to fill the vacancy caused by Samuel Carr’s resignation. Morris said he accepted after being notified two days earlier and noted he served on the school committee in 1902.
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Finance Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel Carr
Morris
Mr. Morris
Moran Warns Public Against Deceptive Ads
District Attorney Moran issued a warning about deceptive advertisements used by opponents. He said he has no money for ads, will borrow none, will accept no contributions, and will rely on newspaper reading columns to reach voters. He criticized opponents for mixing truth with falsehood in ads.
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Moran
Senator Lodge
Mr. Webster
Labor Notes and Labor Meetings Highlight Union Activity
Labor notes condemn political candidates Cox and Sideon B Abbott for opposing labor. An anti-Draper meeting is planned at 14 Broadway Extension by labor allies. Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 warns members against soliciting political contributions. Carpenters and Joiners leader W Taber arrives in city to speak at Boston Union 35 gathering. Team Drivers Union 25 calls for a Sunday meeting at Braesine Hall with Daniel J Tobin scheduled to speak.
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Cox
Sideon B. Abbott
Broadway Extension
Friends of Organized Labor
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97
Building Trades
Alley
Taber
Indianapolis
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Boston Union 35
Team Drivers’ Union 25
Braisbine Hall
Daniel J. Tobin
Seavey Attacks Donovan Over County Sheriff Claims
In Brighton last night Fred H. Seavey declared Donovan ignorant of Suffolk county affairs and civil government. He asserted deputies are paid from county funds and warned Donovan would face judges if elected, urging voters to unite behind Dennison and Seavey to defeat Moran.
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Fred H. Seavey
Brighton
Donovan
Suffolk County
Mr. Donovan
Mr. Moran
Joseph A. Dennison
Myself
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Growing Girls in Need
Growing girls showing weariness and pallor need a tonic. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to strengthen youth during development and prevent future health issues. Miss Louise Westphal of Dubuque Iowa credits the pills with restoring appetite energy and a healthy complexion after a year of illness.
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Louise Westphal
Locust Street
Dubuque
Iowa
Webster Urges Change in Suffolk County DA Methods
During a Boston stop Representative Walter A. Webster Republican nominee for district attorney urged all Suffolk County citizens who desire a change in the DA office methods to support his campaign. He spoke on reform of business practices and other procedures in the office.
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Boston
Walter A. Webster
Suffolk County
Women’s Mission Board closes session in Springfield
The general executive board of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church ends its meeting in Springfield. The finance committee reports annual appropriations of 615825 dollars with 42978 dollars from New England.
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Springfield
Jrl
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
New England
Mass Meeting Of Boston City Employees Unions Tonight
A mass meeting is set for tonight at Wella Memorial building. All city employees unions in Boston will discuss union matters and the interests of the men in general.
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Wella Memorial Building
Boston
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