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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
3
Citizens' committee will convene tonight to decide support for the mayoralty while Mayor Hibbard seeks Republican backing. Joseph T. H. O'Neil remains in the race as Donovan and Fitzgerald clash over plans to block nominations, with ward leaders united against premature filing and calls for cross-group conferences.
Election officials clarified that a mayoral nomination requires 5000 registered voters with up to 6000 names certified. Names beyond 6000 may not be certified, and signing more than one nomination paper is not allowed. City candidates total 73 with figures like Daniel J. Kiley and Henry S. Dewey entering the field.
The total number of mayoralty candidates to date stands at nineteen. Michael J. McGetrick, one of the contenders previously noted, announced yesterday that he had not authorized papers to be issued in his name.
The Boston City Department Employees Union adopted a resolution denouncing newspaper observed political advice to city workers regarding signatures on nomination papers under Plan 2. The group asserts their right to independent political action and pledges to act in the interests of good government representing all residents.
A Shuman responds to mayoral inquiry after favorable press mentions. He says he appreciates the honor and citizens' confidence but his business cares are so exacting that he could not consider running.
The speaker explains lack of time for chief magistrate duties and expresses strong commitment to Boston City Hospital. A trustee for about 25 years and former board president notes hospital growth and future remodeling needs. He states unwillingness to seek mayoral nomination due to public duties and time constraints.
Middlesex county grand jury at Cambridge returns indictments for forgery against Town Treasurer John B. Lombard and for larceny and uttering against Boston note broker Charles S. Cummings, connected to over eight hundred thousand dollars in irregularities in Framingham finances.
Charles 8 Cummings freed from Middlesex jail on $20 000 bail posted by brother a Wall River resident a Taunton friend and a mysterious woman Butler R Wilson master of chancery handled the bail Wilson could not recall the aiding woman's name.
Charles A Cushman general manager of the North Packing and Provision plant at Somerville died at his home in the Fellsview on Highland avenue yesterday afternoon. He had suffered ill health since late June.
North Nottingham New Hampshire Joseph W. Smith killed himself with a shotgun in the stable of Charles Cooper last night. The tragedy occurred in a rural setting and authorities report no further details at this time.
An advertisement for the Pablo Storm Coat from Gray Co. Washington and Han Street location. It touts a cold weather overcoat with rough Scotches, military shoulders and auto collars, priced at $9.90, down from $20.90.
State militia inspectors begin a three day 9 mile army riding test starting at Back Bay at 1 pm then 30 mile loop around Fram ingham and a return to Boston. Officers include Parker Wolcott Benyon Barrell Stevens Batley Rogers Hitchcock Talbot Cole Estes. Also tonight President Taft attends Charleston banquet with Governor Ansel and Senators Tillman Smith in attendance.
Charleston scene details President Taft arriving at dusk for a reception during his trip. A procession of automobiles led by military units passed the principal streets of the city under arches of brilliant electric lights marking a notable social event.
President Mellen stepped into the wage dispute of 2800 freight clerks and the New Haven railroad in New Haven Conn mediation led to a new agreement in two hours. Clerks had sought a minimum of 2 per day. the new scale settles near 1.85 with promises to adjust harsh conditions.
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