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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
6
Rev Myers urged voters to consider morality in casting ballots at Tremont Temple gathering. He criticized another candidate’s campaign as improper advertising by publishing counts of convictions and prosecutions to sway public opinion. Thousands applauded as he warned against electing such a man to office.
The Democratic State committee accuses liquor interests of backing Vahey’s defeat while liquor trade leaders deny any political involvement. Henry V. Huse cites a Sept. 17 letter proposing trade affiliation with the Massachusetts Liquor League, not politics. William A. Miller and others reiterate the association’s stance against political campaigning by liquor firms.
Fuller of 48 Mountford Street Rick Bay president of the Massachusetts Liquor League denies a Boston newspaper claim that liquor men oppose Vahey and Fors. He says the league takes no political position and some members plan to vote for Vahey Fors and the Democratic ticket. He asks the Boston Post to publish a contradiction.
A sweeping campaign schedule bands rallies across East and North Cambridge Lowell and Saxonville. In Faneuil Hall at noon Governor Draper Lieutenant Governor Frothingham and District Attorney Hill outline plans. Ward 8 leaders back Plan 1 with Lomasney support while Plan 2 gains ground through the committee of 100.
Suffolk county district attorney candidate Hill campaigned across Chelsea Ward 8 and local German clubs urging voters to allow him to finish the unexpired term begun by Moran. He defended his record, vowed to continue the same approach, and challenged opponent Pelletier on handling steel, coal fraud, and other cases.
Vahey and Foss denounce Essex County authority and Worcester gains while urging independents and masses to vote the straight Democratic ticket. They praise Suffolk unity and urge turnout to protest the Payne Aldrich tariff and high living costs ahead of election day.
Democratic district attorney candidate Joseph C. Pelletier spoke at seven meetings across Boston and Chelsea. Crowds ranged from 200 to over 3,000 at venues including North Dorchester Associates, Tudor Associates, Hibernian Hall, Hendricks Club, Tammany Club, Paine Memorial Hall, and Congress Hall. He plans further appearances in Chelsea Revere and various wards.
Elections will be held tomorrow in multiple states with governors elected in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Virginia. New Jersey votes on the Legislature while Pennsylvania, Nebraska and major cities focus on state offices and reform issues.
The state sees intense betting on the district attorney race between the incumbent and Pelletier. Bettors wager advice runs high with $1000 stakes common and total bets approaching $100,000. William Keliher backs Pelletier with thousands, while Hill supporters pool funds at Clark's hotel. Odds shifted toward Pelletier, but activity remains heavy.
Two bombs exploded in downtown Chicago buildings housing gambling clubs. No injuries were reported but numerous windows were shattered and stock damaged. Authorities investigated possible connections to gambling operations.
At Hanover New Hampshire President William J Tucker says the mishap hinges on whether the play was pure accident or caused by the way the game was played. Physical Trainer John W Bowler calls it unavoidable while Head Coach W H Lilllara calls it probably an accident. Professor Craven Laycock declines to comment before the athletic council acts.
At 2 04 a m box 18 172 174 North street Gangiane and Forte reported a loss of 3100. At 3 21 a m box 23 76 Cambridge street John B Young reported a loss of 1. At 9 05 a m box 247 32 Francis street Roxbury Josephine Donovan no loss. At 10 15 a m box 317 186 Magno lia street Roxbury Joseph Gold stein loss 25. At 6 05 p m box 76 70S Tremont street Frank Williams loss 50. At 6 31 p m box 156 767 East Broadway South Boston Elizabeth P Warner loss 5. At 6 40 p m box 488 20 Chapman street Charlestown Caleb Howard loss slight. At 155 p m HBox 38 gasoline boat 2100 basin Joseph Falido loss
They caution against harsh medicines for children and urge Rexall Orderlies as the safest remedy. The ad claims odorless tasteless pills with a new ingredient, available in 12 or 36 tablet sizes, sold at Rexall Stores through Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
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