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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
9
Charles Sumner Bird the Progressive nominee for Governor will limit his activities to Greater Boston today. He states the contest is about principles against professional politicians and pledge breakers, with citizens opposing the Boston city ring.
A candidate denounces the Boston city ring and party machines in a Massachusetts statewide appeal. He frames the race as people versus the Walsh machine, urging voters to reject pledges to lobbyists and push for genuine reform while defending his sincerity and public service.
Franz Egeneiff German baritone postpones the Jordan Hall recital due to a severe cold contracted in Boston. Tickets for today’s performance will be honored at the rescheduled date once announced.
Congressman Gardner continues his campaign with outdoor talks at Lynn and Woburn and evening rallies in Framingham and Marlboro after a quiet day at Sagamore Farm. He reports excellent health and a strong voice to close the race.
The Lynn meeting set for Central square at 12 30 noon and a Wo burn gathering at 3 20 in the square will feature Congressman Gardner and Senator Norris. The final speech will be addressed in French to Marlboro voters. Gardner praises rising voter letters despite campaigning absence.
Funeral services for Charles G. Gates who died suddenly on a Wyoming hunting trip were conducted at Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery beside his father John W. Gates. Prominent city figures, family members, and Cody mayor W S Bennett joined mourners. floral tributes came from friends across many cities. Clergy from Northampton Massachusetts Kingsley Ireland and New York officiated with honorary pallbearers from Texas Illinois and Iowa and from Chicago Detroit Davenport.
Hugh L. Stalker Andrew C. Fisher and T Parker Story of East Boston sent circulars endorsing Thomas J Giblin for a second term as representative. The packet lists his record including the White Slave Resolve an inquiry into the telephone strike efforts to abolish the tuckel toll and support for pure food laws.
Lieutenant Governor David I Walsh rested after a strenuous week of campaigning. On the Sabbath he avoided rallies, staying at home with his brother Major Tom Walsh and family. Walsh HQ buzzes with optimism amid wide estimates of his probable plurality from 15 000 to 75 000.
Foss claims a landslide re election based on the Boston Post poll and silent vote theory. He predicts victory across Greater Boston Cambridge Newton Somerville and western Massachusetts while highlighting independent and Republican support and tying Walsh to Boston mayor Fitzgerald.
George H. Gay captain of the Union Club football team and Ursinus College student suffers a severe neck injury and organ failure impact in a game against Pottstown. He is described as hopeful though death seems likely, with concern for his mother in Blackinton Massachusetts. Gay made a 90 yard run before being tackled.
Dunkirk New York November 2 John Olenjeniak 63 father of 21 children hanged himself in a police station cell early today after being arrested on a charge of drunkenness and abusing his children.
Dr. Paul H. Reinsch of Madison Wisconsin arrived in Shanghai as the new American minister to China. He was the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by 200 prominent Chinese officials and citizens.
The candidates declare confidence in victory with claims of broad support. Walsh emphasizes clear political aims. Foss cites a Boston Post poll and silent votes. Bird vows to defeat party machines and finish first. Gardner projects 303,000 votes for Walsh and himself given a 440,000 statewide total.
The piece notes that Democratic support hinges on Walsh in Boston while Progressives claim a Bird victory from straw polls. Progressives are confident of a sweeping Bird win, more so than Democrats, while Republicans would be pleased if Gardner defeats Bird.
All four leading candidates issued statements last night claiming victory. Governor Foss cites a Post straw ballot suggesting a silent statewide vote for him. Gardner and Bird spar for second place with national implications, while Goetting Barry and Cosgrove vie for third. Legislature control appears Republican.
Twenty five cars start at dawn in the sixth annual Los Angeles to Phoenix speed contest covering 505 miles of city streets mountain roads and desert trails. The winner is expected in 18 or 19 hours of racing with a 6 pm Tuesday deadline at the Altona fair grounds. Six prizes totaling 9500 dollars are offered, with the top award of 3500 dollars.
The Hon Alexander McGregor rides a strong record on Beacon Hill to win reelection in the fourth district council race. As finance chair he oversees state expenditures and leads a business district bloc in the executive council. He backs reform to rejuvenate the Republican party and is opposed by John Herbert and Benjamin Sullivan.
New Haven November 4. Thompson, Cornish's logical successor, sprained ankle yesterday and will be benched two or three days. Coaches consider moving Wilson back to quarterback. Practice tomorrow will be secret for the first time this season. Undergraduates have had access so far.
Mrs May Van Alen Thompson wife of a banker who previously paid duty on jewelry and personal effects upon entering the United States at Boston faces a legal issue. Does marriage transfer a wife to her husband’s tariff status or preserve her own for customs purposes. The final ruling rests with the Court of Customs Appeals.
Mrs. Thompson formerly May Van Alen, now an undisputed foreign resident, married to an American citizen. She argues that many items were duty free on prior trips, has paid the duty, appealed, and retained James F P Curets for the case, awaiting Board of General Appraisers in New York before an eventual court appeal.
Henry J. Clark a longtime evening school teacher of Boston died at his Dorchester home on Bradley street. Born in Aberdeen Scotland in 1857 he moved to America as a youth and later joined the lighthouse service before teaching shorthand in Charlestown and Central Evening High Schools and later running a private shorthand school.
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