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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1906
Page
9
New York election forecasts vary widely as Hughes supporters predict a large state win while Hearst backers claim strong results in New York City and Kings County. Tammany Hall leaders report cautious canvasses and no firm figures, with estimates ranging from modest to sizable margins.
Washington reports a final swing of campaigns as Democrats seek gains in Congress with close states like New York and Pennsylvania shaping outcomes. Texas Mississippi and Tennessee host key Senate and House battles while labor leader Samuel Gompers backs opponents in Maryland Ohio and Illinois races ahead of election day.
Massachusetts voters prepare to elect 40 senators for 1907. The state faces an overtime bill limiting textile mill shifts for women and minors to 6 am to 6 pm. The Post canvassed Democratic and Republican candidates, showing each district's stance on the labor measure.
Witnesses describe a quarrel over English speaking ability that ended with Leone stabbing Merluzzo. Merluzzo dies at the scene while Leone escapes. Alfred Giordano, 11, alerted authorities after seeing the assault in a house crowded with guests. Merluzzo was married. Leone had recently arrived in the country and worked as a boot black on ferries.
A list of senators and candidates showing who supports or opposes the overtime bill. Names include William J. Bullock, Thomas F. Cassidy, Frank M. Chace, James J. Mellen, and many others across multiple cities, with party designations and voting positions noted.
Police seek Michael Perecaro after he allegedly fatally stabbed Juan Orliano inside Orliano's Cross Street residence following a quarrel triggered by an insult. Orliano, 22, died an hour after a physician arrived. Lois Chezerel was wounded and two others are being watched as witnesses.
Governor Guild praised his Cape Cod tour amid enthusiastic crowds and Cape leaders including Arthur B. Chapin and Captain Robert Hammond as he left Hyannis for Boston. The day opened with church services and ended with news of George F. Baker’s sudden death in Hyannis.
Democratic and Republican chiefs forecast large margins in Boston and New York State. Moran trails by Boston likely over 40,000. Hearst and Hughes predicted to win by sizable planks. City figures vary with Hearst Carrying NYC by 80,000 to 160,000 and Hughes by over 125,000.
Frederick J. Macleod Democratic candidate for senator in the second Middlesex district holds a Cedar Hall, North Cambridge rally tonight. Speakers include E Gerry Brown Fred Deitrick John H H McNamee James F Atwood Mayor Charles H Thurston and A J Rady among others.
Home secretary reveals 3058 injuries from accidents in the metropolitan police district in September. Personal injuries totaled 968 with 250 linked to motor cars buses and motorcycles while four of 38 deaths were caused by motor vehicles.
John B Moran publishes a letter criticizing Governor Guild and urging public clarity on platform planks. Moran claims he has explained every action in 3100 cases and accuses Guild of evading questions while Moran insists on stating positions on each plank.
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