Close Governor Race Highlights Nationwide Suffrage Battle
In Today and across states Walsh and McCall lead the tight contest while suffragists and antis claim wins. Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania face pivotal votes ahead as governors in Maryland Mississippi and Kentucky loom. Democrats claim large Boston rallies but concede a narrow outcome with expected margins around ten thousand votes.
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Massachusetts Election Forecast from Boston Leaders
Boston leaders predict Walsh victory by 20 000 to 35 000 votes with McCall confident of victory. Campaigns rally in Cambridge Lynn Melrose Everett and Taunton as polls hint at a close race between Walsh and McCall amid Prohibition and Progressive splits.
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Germany to Resume Talks With U S on Lusitania Sinking
Negotiations between Germany and the United States over the Lusitania sinking and other issues will continue tomorrow. Count von Bernstorff will visit Secretary Lansing at the State Department, with indemnity for Arabic losses still unsettled and likely to be discussed.
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Governor Walsh Campaign Draws Thousands in Boston
Thousands cheered Governor Walsh and the Democratic State ticket in a whirlwind finish. South Boston hosted a 20,000 strong crowd as bands greeted the governor and Mayor Curley. Supporters halted the governor’s procession, dragging his machine with ropes and keeping crowds large past midnight.
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Record crowds greet Walsh campaign in South Boston rallies
Starting at Neponset at 7 o clock the Governor drew crowds across Boston. Large gatherings formed at Cadman square Field's Corner Bowdoin and Hamilton streets Savin Hill and Dorchester avenue and William E Russell School with thousands. Outside Russell School a thousand lined the street with 2000 inside as the parade moved toward South Boston. The event drew about 4000 at Andrews Square and thousands more along Broadway to Dorchester avenue. Fires of red fire lit the night as the governor and Mayor bowed to cheering crowds. The campaign noted over 60 000 predicted votes for Walsh in Boston and paid tribute to Newton.
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Walsh Sees Narrow Victory Turn in Democratic Favor
At the Democratic HQ in the Lenox Hotel Governor Walsh and advisers report confidence of a large win. Walsh cites unusually large crowds and widespread enthusiasm across the state, predicting at least a 30,000 plurality and a decisive endorsement of his administration.
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Massachusetts Voter Questions For State Election Today
Three constitutional amendments go to voters in Massachusetts. The issues include granting women the vote, allowing the Legislature to levy an income tax, and authorizing land seizure to develop homes for state workers with the state allowed to build and sell these homes.
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Public policy on ballot measures in several districts
Voters in multiple districts will decide on non contributory old age pensions and related constitutional amendments. The propositions include suffrage, a homestead measure to relieve urban congestion, and an income tax amendment. The old age pension item asks representatives to vote for non contributory pensions for needy seniors aged 65 plus.
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McCall Delivers Final Appeal in Faneuil Hall Speech
Samuel W. McCall Republican candidate for Governor gave his last campaign speech at Faneuil Hall at noon. Republican leaders held rallies across Massachusetts last night in Chelsea Marlboro Framingham Swampscott Milford Natick Acton Brockton and many other cities and towns.
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Faneuil Hall
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Marlboro
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Milford
Natick
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Brockton
Republican rallies sweep Essex county across Massachusetts
In Chelsea Senator Weeks and Rep Roberts led the slate while Brockton drew Charles Sumner Bird and George von L Meyer with Thurston and other GOP figures. Framingham hosted Cushing and Meekins as tariff debates and Underwood bill themes circulated. Lynn and Swampscott staged street outreach and Gardner led others in Swampscott. Marlboro featured Ames Carter and Bagley. The Faneuil Hall mass meeting drew the crowd.
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Brockton
Charles Sumner Bird
George von L. Meyer
Edward A. Thurston
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Isaac N. Meekins
North Carolina
Marlboro
Butler Ames
William H. Carter
Edward C. R. Bagley
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Record-Breaking Demonstration Draws Hundreds to Hall
Hundreds gathered in the rear and tide aisles while several hundred unable to enter waited on the sidewalk. Inside the hall the crowd cheered as speakers took the stage after noon, producing a record-breaking demonstration that lasted several minutes.
McCall Predicts Victory and GOP Unity in Massachusetts
Samuel W. McCall, Republican candidate for Massachusetts governor, declares strong voter enthusiasm among Republicans and expects thousands of independent Democrats to join. He urges all supporters to vote on Tuesday, citing discontent with current state administration and taxes.
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Massachusetts
Clark's Statement Sets Progressive Governor Candidacy Tone
Nelson B. Clark a Progressive candidate for Governor issued a statement warning that the sectarian issue sways Massachusetts voters and pledging to push an amendment to end public money for private schools after the election. He forecast a decisive silent vote in Massachusetts that would secure his victory.
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Oysterettes Make a Cracker Snack to Suit Any Dish
Crisp oyster crackers praised for enhancing stews soups and salads. The reader is invited to taste them alone to appreciate their quality and versatility.
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