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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1906
Page
4
An advertisement argues Swamp Root is a pure non stimulant medicine for kidneys liver and bladder. It claims standard quality in every bottle and offers sample bottle and information by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co Boston is mentioned.
Both sides claim victory as early returns unfold in Draper and Brown race. The piece covers congressional battles in the 11th 5th and 6th districts with Peters Lane Schofield Gardner Flynn Ames and Temple Fitzgerald factions all asserted or countered. National results include Hearst Hughes and party gains potential in Congress and state races.
James McNabb of Watertown paid five dollars for spitting on a sidewalk. Officer Carbey at Joy Street station notes McNabb was intoxicated, a second charge placed on file. Boston’s treasury gains from the first sidewalk spitting fine.
Report from St. Petersburg says seventeen officers were shot today in the streets of Kutno Poland by revolutionists. The town is panic stricken amid fear of reprisals by the military. Kutno is the capital of its province.
Miss Blanche Miller 17 died in Altoona Pennsylvania after a brother in law startled her with a shout of booh. She screamed fainted and never regained consciousness. Doctors said she died from the fright in the incident reported on November 5.
In Smithville Missouri on November 5 a newly married couple Jesse B Webb and his bride died by a self inflicted gunfire pact. The wife is dead and the husband critically wounded near the heart after he states he authorized the shots to be fired by the wife.
Voters in 42 states prepare to choose members of the Sixtieth Congress with 23 states voting for governors and others deciding state questions. Weather forecasts predict fair conditions in most regions with some rain and cold in western areas. President Roosevelt votes in Washington while cabinet members vote at home. New York shows strong turnout amid nationwide campaign forecasts and partisan predictions.
In Worcester on November 5, pale and emaciated youths August Stang 16 and Fred Gough 14 from Providence were arrested at Union Station while prowling for a freight train to Boston. They said Stang took $20 from his father to see the country.
Melrose Nov 5 Within a week the employees of the Foston Rubber Shoe Company will switch to a 9 hour workday from 7 am to 5 pm with no wage reduction. The day men will receive the same pay as before.
A peculiar ad seeks to send Cox's Gelatine Cookery revised by Oscar of the Waldorf Astoria to every New England housekeeper. It promises access to a dessert for use and mentions a power 688 as a key, directing inquiries to John M. Chapman Company at 95 Hudson.
EMERSON footwear promises style and comfort with quality products. Stores are listed at Wash. st corner Water, Court st corner Hanover, 18 Summer st, and Dewey Square, offering a range of shoes for daily wear.
Governor Guild closed his campaign with two speeches in Cambridge and Chelsea to large enthusiastic crowds. He defended his administration and attacked opponents, then spoke at the market district noon meeting in F Hall outlining campaign issues.
A large Cambridge crowd packed Malta Temple Hall for a Hammond-like rally in support of Governor Curtis Guild. Supporters hailed Republican achievements as women and men cheered, with Guild denouncing Moran’s plan for appointtee resignations and praising Police Commissioner O Meara for actions against illicit joints.
Governor Guild and Lieutenant Governor Draper spoke at G A R Hall Chelsea before a full house of over 800. Guild urged electing Republican nominees while Draper denied oppression stories at Hopedale and said his staff were content. Arthur D Hill attacked Moran over alleged misconduct. Other speakers included E W Roberts Jules Meyers Alexander Cook and David Benshimol.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home remedy for piles. It claims instant relief and a permanent cure, offered by Pyramid Drug Company with a free trial package mailed to Marshall, Michigan, and a full box for 50 cents from any druggist.
Governor Guild and Lieutenant Governor Draper drew immense crowds at Faneuil Hall for final Republican campaign speeches. Speakers Ham Hall and Draper energized the overflow audience with chants and sustained applause as Guild entered and was cheered for minutes.
Lieutenant-Governor Eben Draper drew a crowded crowd at Swartz Hall in Ward 8 for a fiery rally supporting Henry H. Levenson against the Lomasney ticket. A torchlight procession preceded the event and demonstrations continued as Draper spoke for about 15 minutes on state institution management before the election.
A flurry of congressional fights in Massachusetts drew crowds as Sen Daniel W. Lane and Ex-Senator Andrew J. Peters claimed victory in the eleventh district while Augustus Gardner faced George A. Schofield in the sixth. John B. Moran campaigned in Cambridge and Woburn urging voters to back him for governor with Mayor Fitzgerald and Jim Donovan assisting. Moran assailed Governor Guild over the overtime bill and pledged to sign it if elected, drawing rousing support despite Moran’s illness.
The piece notes a rare lack of sporting spirit as Moran money is scarce before a key election. At a Washington street hotel a $50 to $25 bet on Guild was the largest stake observed, while Guild money appears more prevalent than Moran money across the venues.
Gustius Cherichell sues Louis Leverone of Hull Street in Superior Court for 5000 alleging injuries from multiple bites by the defendant's dog on August 10 1904. Leverone denies any biting and calls the animal loving. Trial verdicts in such cases are said to be doubled.
Gubernatorial candidate John B. Moran, running on three parties, capped a 11 hour tour from the Quincy House at 5 30 pm to Vine Street Church 1 am, speaking to crowds in Woburn and Quincy total estimated at 15000 listeners. He appeared tired yet confident amid cheering crowds and vigorous campaigning.
In Lyceum Hall Woburn District Attorney John B. Moran Democratic Prohibitionist and Independence League candidate for Governor spoke to a large audience. He reiterated charges against Governor Guild and his ties to legislation while other speakers included Dietrich Martin and Lewis.
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