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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
14
In New York on election eve leading figures forecast Gaynor as next mayor. Murphy predicts Gaynor will outpoll rivals and carry the Democratic ticket in all boroughs. Parsons and Gehrig project large fusion and Hearst margins amid heavy betting on Gaynor and Hearst.
Murphy asserts Gaynor will win and that other nominees will be elected with him. Republicans predict county nominees gain big pluralities while Barnard may reach 30 000. Hearst’s vote is placed around 150 000 though estimates range from 100 000 to 230 000. Gaynor and Bannard continue campaigning with hopeful tone. Gaynor cites his bench record as defense against attacks.
Voters weigh Plan 1 versus Plan 2 for Boston governance as Frothingham and Foss emerge as key figures. Suffolk County contests pit Pelletier and Hill with Democratic support and independent blocs. Labor ranks as a decisive factor while Boston fights include Quinn versus Donaven in Ward 7 and a three cornered contest in Ward 11 South Boston.
Voters face a crowded slate of races and issues from Draper Frothingham contests to Vahey Foss outcomes. Articles preview Boston votes on party government and payne aldrich tariff, legislative party gains, and prohibition standings. Local battles include Wakefield Dean Bonney Malden Riley Ward7 Ward15 Ward19 Brockton Brown and Brookline city races.
Observers expect Democratic gains as Independence League voters trend toward the Dem ocratic column. Last year Republican totals ran 228000 while Democrats had 168000, with Boston remaining a Democratic stronghold and Vahey trailing by about 20 000.
James H. Vahey denounced Governor Draper as insolent and arrogant in handling the beef issue. He cited press and doctors urging action on diseased beef, and urged ward leaders to mobilize Democratic votes. Foss praised the citizenry and urged turning back tariff policies and higher prices.
James H. Vahey wound up his campaign with large crowds at Watertown Lyceum and Boulevard halls and in Charlestown. He spoke with James Donovan and drew notable Democratic figures including Alderman James Curley and ex-Representative Michael J. Coyle as crowds gathered in Ward 12 Deacon Hall and Ward 25 Warren Wall Brighton.
A lively evening rally featured candidate Eugene N. Foss for lieutenant governor along with Felix J. McGettrick, Congressman Peters, Joseph P. Holland for representative, and ex-Mayor John B. Fitzgerald. P Sarsfield Cunniff presided over the event.
Arthur D. Hill stated last night he expects to win by a plurality greater than 10,000. He urged supporters to vote, claiming Suffolk County residents want him to continue his work.
Governor Draper and Lieutenant Governor Frothingham addressed two Republican rallies in Somerville at Odd Fellows Hall and Union Hall. After speeches, crowds marched to the Central Club. Mayor Woods presided, Col Edward Glines spoke, and Councillor Walter S. Glidden hosted a dinner for the officials and visiting congressmen.
New York City hosts a three way mayoralty contest among Justice William J. Gaynor Democrat William R. Searst Civic Alliance and Otto T Bernard Republican with Tammany backing Gaynor amid a bitter white slave issue. Philadelphia contests district attorney with reformer Clarence Gibboney facing Samuel P Rotan. Gibboney also seeks Democratic nomination. Jersey City reelection bid faces ex mayor Mark Tagan against Otto Wittpenn. New Jersey lawmakers elect eight state senators affecting 1911 US senator selection. San Francisco district attorney race features Francis J Thieney backed by Democrats versus Charles Wickert Republican and Union Labor. graft prosecutions split counsel. Mayoralty race also pits William Crocken Republican P H McCarthy Union Labor and Dr T B Leland Democrat. Greveland reaffirms Tom Johnson for fifth term. Rhode Island and Virginia hold full state tickets.
Joseph C. Pelletier expressed confidence that all reports point to a 15000 vote win for the district attorney contest in Suffolk County. He credited a united Democracy and broad independent support backing his claim.
Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador, held a luncheon at Sporchester House in London for Henry Watterson, editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, on November 1. The event gathered prominent guests and reflected diplomatic cordiality between the United States and Britain.
Open house at the Home of Compassion on Massachusetts avenue allowed the public to inspect the Florence Crittenton mission facility and its work yesterday.
A Supreme Court jury ruled Mrs Mary E Badger of Cambridge was of sound mind when she made her will but found undue influence by Dr George G Averill or Edward B Malley, with no fraud. The estate valued around 40000 likely to be divided among more relatives and Charles W Badger.
Mrs Augusta E Stetson gathered 26 Christian Science practitioners in West 96th Street for a representation of the last supper and proclaimed I am Augusta Stetson the Christ as part of charges planned for a growers meeting at the First Church of Christ Scientist.
Testimony in Boston reveals that Mrs. Stetson distributed bread with fish and lemonade claiming it mirrored the last supper. Allegations include mental journeys led by Stetson and clock alarms set midnight to 1 a.m. for mental treatment, with friction between Stetson and church leaders over Mrs. Eddy and Mr. Strickler.
An old medical ad claims Pape's Diuretic cures backache and kidney troubles fast. It asserts the remedy cleanses and revitalizes kidneys liver and urinary system within days and urges readers to buy the fifty cent treatment from any drug store and trust the Cincinnati firm Pape Thompson Pape.
The cornerstone of the Brookline Public Library building, costing 244000 dollars, was laid yesterday with Desmond Fitzgerald presiding and placing a copper document receptacle. Clergymen and trustees led prayers and addresses while 500 school children and local officials attended.
In Boston yesterday many injuries occurred as drivers pedestrians and workers were harmed. August Peterson 45 fell 60 feet from a Pier 4 building injuring the spine at Relief Hospital. James Moynihan 6 suffered a fractured arm after being struck by a two horse team at City Hospital. Joseph Schmitt 10 died after being struck by a motor vehicle at Columbus Avenue. Lawrence Hogan 388 Fernald Street Brooklyn NY broken legs and facial injuries at City Hospital. John Mulholland 50 fractured breastbone after beam struck him at Commonwealth Avenue. John J Bradley 29 skull fracture after a fall from a wagon at Faulkner Hospital.
In Jackson and Breathitt County factions fear violence on election day as troops are mobilized. Armed men patrol streets while residents await more troops from Cynthiana. Judge J P Adams Republican candidate calls for peace and safety, urging the electoral process to proceed despite threats.
Ludlow November 1 The Ludlow Manufacturing Associates failed to reopen today as 300 of the 2800 striking operatives reported for work. The reported workers were Scotch skilled operatives who had not taken part in the dispute, while about 1000 French and Polish strikers jeered but offered no violence.
Eugene N. Foss states that he and Vahey will be elected after a clean campaign. He argues the public seeks a protest against high prices fostered by the Payne-Aldrich tariff.
William J. Tinghes of 8 Hill Street Charlestown collapsed and died yesterday at the store of Joseph Irank on Newton Street while making a purchase.
President Taft visits Jackson for the state fair with a balloon ascent and a parachute leap. He urges young men toward agriculture, praises farmers, and cautions about river improvements. A $25 banquet debate ends with wine served, despite prohibition.
Warren M. Mylod aged 78 a long time Westwood resident dies at his High Street home. He is a lineal descendant of the Mylod family one of Dedham's original settlers.
Mrs. Gustav Luders and her sister Mrs. B Weichman from New York rode a switch engine to Reno after waiting at Sparks for a car to arrive. The sisters were seen with a prominent divorce attorney who said the sister, not Mrs Luders, may pursue divorce in Nevada court. Luders husband is a noted composer.
At the aldermen meeting, $56,000 was authorized to purchase the Dix Pond area on Main Street for a public park. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Association will raise $22,000 to place a monument on the grounds and beautify the site.
Friends of James T. Cassidy who knew him since boyhood hosted a complimentary banquet at Brigham's Hotel last night to honor the young man recently pardoned by District Attorney Hill. About a dozen attended and three cheers were given for Cassidy with one guest calling for three more for a prince. Toastmaster was Martin J. Vrain.
Washington November 1 Commander Robert E Peary was practically endorsed as discoverer of the North Pole by the National Geographic Society today The explorer was invited to deliver the first public lecture before the society on November 12 and the proofs are deemed conclusive to avoid any doubt about his claim to have stood on the top of the world
Tonight at Rear Admiral C H Chester’s home the society announced a forthcoming public statement on Wednesday. Three experts examining Peary’s Arctic data show no disagreement and express confidence in his honesty regarding reaching the pole on April 6. Peary declined to discuss testimony given to the committee.
The four days of celebration for the Church of the Trinity Dorchester 50th anniversary featured the formal dedication of stained glass windows. Rev Charles H Washburn preached the dedication sermon. The memorials honor former pastor Re v R H Allen deacons Daniel Grover William P Snow John B Tuttle and deacon Charles Wimball and longtime organist Mrs Emma Christopher Small.
The steel cases in the Superior Court were delayed yesterday with jurors released until tomorrow morning. Some jurors protested the delay due to lost pay, and Judge Harris postponed until Monday with the judge deciding on the recess. The jury later reported and again was excused until tomorrow to ensure pay.
Mrs Sophia Cooper twenty five of 44 Brant Avenue Medford turned on illuminating gas in an upper room about 7 39 PM and was found unconscious by Terlusbana after a ninety minute absence. She had recently left a sanitarium and was said to be suffering from mental trouble.
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