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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1919
Page
20
Governor Coolidge expands lead in Boston and across the state, defeating Long and sweeping towns from Worcester to Lynn. Key figures include Channing H. Cox and Albert Langtry securing offices, while Long loses ground in many cities and townships.
In Massachusetts the Long and Coolidge campaigns split the vote across Boston and textile centers, with Coolidge riding a Law and Order message aided by many prominent Democrats who bolted Long. The article notes several Senate and House contests affected by labor issues and party realignments, including Ed ward Callahan's defeat and Walsh's Senate victory in 8th Suffolk.
A despatch read at the American House where Republicans gathered to hear returns conveys Governor John H Bartlett of New Hampshire congratulating Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge on a splendid victory. Bartlett says the question of law and order balanced and Massachusetts voice would ring true.
President Wilson’s condition improved enough to receive election returns during the early evening. He showed particular interest in results from his home state of New Jersey.
Richard H. Long, Democratic candidate for Governor, conceded to Governor Coolidge at 7 30 last evening and praised Coolidge’s decisive victory. He stated he still believes in his issues and will judge their righteousness with time. He cheerfully accepted the outcome.
A historical table shows yearly governor election results in Massachusetts with party candidates, vote counts, and margins. Entries include Wolcott Bruce Crane Bates Guild Draper Foss Walsh Coolidge and others, noting Republican and Democratic leads and occasional third party mentions.
James J. Phelan former assistant food administrator for Massachusetts and Democrat welcomed Calvin Coolidge s landslide victory praising his 160 per cent Americanism He linked party fundamentals like law and order to the win and urged the Senate to ratify the treaty immediately without conditions.
Former Representative Simon Swig a Republican and Tremont Trust executive loses to Democrat John Jackson Walsh in the 8th Suffolk district. Walsh secures a second consecutive win in the normally GOP stronghold, with Swig 5892 to Walsh 6162.
State Guard personnel in multiple armories show about 80 percent backing Governor Coolidge. Officers estimate roughly 2700 soldiers participated, with strong support linked to his anti mob rule stance and bid for reelection.
Baltimore results show Attorney General Albert C. Ritchie leading Democrat by about 1000 votes in the city over Republican Harry W. Nice with less than half of Baltimore counted. Democrats predict Baltimore margin near 1200 though counties had not reported.
Republicans celebrated a citywide victory with Coolidge tallying a 5000 plurality over Long amid a Hampden Senate win for George D. Chamberlain by over 1000 votes over Robert W. King. In the 5th Hampden district Joseph E. King edged Alfred Fairbanks by 187 votes. Springfield’s State House delegation includes Chamberlain and Reps Mitchell Grady Bennett Carman King Marsh Brown, with Grady King and Brown new to the delegation.
Frank B. Hall, chairman of the Republican State committee, praises Massachusetts voters after a victory. He credits thousands of Democrats and Independents, notes 3800 local committee members, and says the win defends the Constitution and the flag while Republicans rejoice in a nationwide example.
Secretary of State Smith reported at midnight that with more than half the state tallied, Ohio voters appeared to have approved all four prohibition measures by about 75 000 votes.
With four districts unfilled the State House will list 169 Republicans and 62 Democrats with 2 Independents. The four missing districts 20th 21st 27th and 29th Middlesex are normally Republican. Last year the body stood 182 Republicans and 58 Democrats.
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt won a seat in the New York Assembly in the Second District of Nassau County, defeating Elias Raff. He expressed resolve to uphold justice and work on economic readjustment, noting the birth of his son that morning.
In Framingham and Natick, Richard H. Long and Martin T. Hall failed to win a majority against Coolidge. Framingham tallies: Coolidge 1578, Long 1346 this year versus last year 1229 and 1200. Natick tallies: Coolidge 1140, Long 1081 this year versus last year 831 and 1027.
London Nov 5 The cabinet committee on Ireland accepted sub committee proposals creating two Irish parliaments one in Ulster Protestant counties and another for the rest with a Supreme Council to coordinate. It urges immediate bill to suspend Home Rule but seeks government proposal and a Commons statement next week.
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