Surprises Hit City Political Machine in Ward 6 Losses
Fox-Mayor Fitzgerald endured a crushing defeat in Ward 6 the North End as his slate fell to Republicans Grady Pettiti and district races also produced losses for his candidates Garo and Mc Gonagle. The Democratic stronghold ward backed Taft by 81 votes indicating a broader anti machine wave across the city.
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Fox
Fitzgerald
North
Santosuosso
Jerome J. Pettiti
Pettiti
Grady
Andrew J. Petersnapping
Congress
Joseph K. O'Connell
J. Mitchell Galvin
Galvin
Kelcher
John A. Campbell
Junius T. Auerbach
Independence League
McNamara
Howard Mildram
Harry Atwood
Dyspepsia Remedies and Political Election Night Details
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with dramatic claims of digestion aid and trial offers. The rest reports election results from a Boston city race, detailing votes for clerk of the court and various congressional and state House races, including Ward 18, Ward 6, and notable figures like Peters, OConnell, Doyle, McDavitt, and Mildram.
Unexpected Upset Hits Ward 6 Defeat of Fitzgerald Machine
Henry Fitzgerald brother of the ex mayor laments a machine’s loss in Ward 6. He and Hugh McGonagle discussed the defeat at Young's Hotel around 11 pm. Fitzgerald notes the North End’s Taft plurality and rising Italian vote as possible causes.
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Henry Fitzgerald
Hugh McGonagle
North Sand
Young's
Mr. Fitzgerald
North End
Taft
Whiskey for lame back prompts medical debate
An old remedy claiming whiskey mixed with Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound cures lame back rheumatism sparks discussion in the medical community. The formula advises one half pint whiskey with one ounce of each additive, taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at night.
Chelsea Day Column Sees License Vote Split Narrowly
In Chelsea the license issue dominated the day with no-license supporters gaining by 152 in a 4234 total. Yes tallied 2041 and no 2193. Precinct 1 Ward 8, a traditional no-license stronghold, was erased by the April fire.
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Chelsea
Ward
City votes against liquor license amid tense turnout
Polls opened to crowds amid fierce debate with liquor supporters and opponents. Cars lined the streets as votes favored no license, prompting prayers in churches after officials announced the city would reject licensure.
Socialists Forecast Debs Big Nationwide Vote and Carey State Tallies
Socialists in the city, confident Debs could reach one million nationwide and Carey gain at least 15 000 votes in the state, held a reunion at Knights of Honor Hall where returns were read. Speakers urged immediate campaigning with Debs kept on the platform for four years and multiple red specials to spread the message.
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Debs
James F. Carey
Knights of Honor Hall
Washington Street
Hisgen
Independence League
Chicago
Carey
Draper
Boston
Vahey
Van Camp’s Evaporated Milk Ad Promises Purity and Sanitation
The copy touts Van Camp’s evaporated milk as superior for cleanliness and safety. It claims cows and milking teams are inspected, dairies are sanitary, and facilities are built without wood to prevent infection. It asserts customers gain certainty about safety not provided by rival milks.
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van Camp
van Camp’s
United States
Italian Ward 6 Victory Sparks North End Parade in Boston
Hundreds of cheering Italians escorted Republican Thomas Grady and Independent Jerome Pettiti through Boston’s North End after ward victory over the Fitzgerald machine. A torch parade followed, with a sewing machine wreck scene signifying the win and Pettiti praising Italian voters for their pivotal role.
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Old North End
Thomas J. Grady
Jerome Pettiti
North End
Grady
Pettiti
Ward 6
Fitzgerald
Republican Party
Boston
North Ind
Beacon Hill
Perry Is Not Guilty in Worcester Larceny Case
Gilbert A. Perry of the Boston Terminal Company was found not guilty and discharged after a Worcester court trial over the larceny of a bag and 20 cents from the last article room at South Station. He had earlier faced a $68 cash and clothing theft charge and was acquitted. A co-worker pleaded guilty to two dress suit cases and received a House of Correction sentence.
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Gilbert A. Perry
Boston Terminal Company
Worcester
South Station
Parmenter
Perry
House of Correction
Brooks' Appliance and the New Discov ery
An illustration claims a few weeks with this appliance will repair damaged parts without springs or pads. It features automatic air cushions that bind and draw broken parts together as a limb would. No salves no lies. Durable and cheap. Patented Sept 10 1901. Trial program announced.
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