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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
1
A sweeping win for Democratic candidates in Ohio contrasts with a strong Republican triumph in Rhode Island. Local races reflected sharp regional splits with turnout and party alignments influencing results across multiple counties.
New York results show Tammany likely elects Mc Clellan as mayor by about 3500 votes while Jerome leads by 8000. Philadelphia elects Mayor Weaver and reform ticket by large majority. Maryland rejects anti Negro suffrage act. Rhode Island late returns hint Governor Giter reelected by 3-?
Governor Curtis Guild Jr. and Lt Governor Arthur D Chapin lead the slate with Henry E Turner as Auditor and Holrove as Attorney General. The ticket is headed by prominent Massachusetts officials in a decisive statewide choice.
Hearst and his allies allege over 50,000 illegal votes by Tammany men as McClellan leads Manhattan and Bronx while Jerome wins the mayoral race and Bird S. Coler captures Brooklyn borough president. Ownership League nearly tops for mayor and gains Board of Estimate influence with $900 million in next four years.
By 11 o'clock the results favored George B. McClellan Democrat for mayor, a four-year term, with William T. Jerome Independent elected district attorney. The lack of fusion shows Tammany strength weakened, though Jerome ran without party affiliation on a reform record. Hearst’s Municipal ticket stance looms in the background.
A bold storefront notice advertises Coat Day at Grav's Great Coat Store offering lowest prices and quick service. Visitors are promised free theatre tickets daily and entry at 74 Summer Street near Traveler Clock.
Cloudy skies cover Boston and vicinity with rain on Wednesday. Thursday promises clearing and a drop in temperatures. Light south west winds accompany the conditions.
Rain is indicated for Wednesday in New England and the northern portion of the Middle Atlantic States, with snow or rain in the lake region.
A reduced price notice for English kerseys offered by F Gray Company located at Washington and Hanover. Prices show $20 and a bargain $9.90 per yard, with stock likely available in the store.
The Bay State Republicans swept most of the Governor's council and gained House seats while Democrats boosted Senate membership to nine and carried a record vote for Charles W. Bartlett. Lt Governor race narrowed as Whitney edged Draper by Boston plurality. Moran won Suffolk district attorney over Sughrue, a major political upset.
VOTE totals show Moran with 42 255 in Indiana and 38 869 775 399 212 others. Sughrue fielded Chelsea Winthrop Revere Plurality outcome recorded as Moran leads. The fragment notes indicate district attorney race figures and a Chelsea Winthrop Revere reference.
Governor-Elect Curtis Guild Jr reflects on a hard fought Republican victory against heavy campaign funding and press influence. He praises Draper and Senators for advancing progressive tariff policy and commends his rival General Bartlett for longstanding cordial relations. He thanks loyal supporters and acknowledges the great trust placed in him.
Malden High reports hard luck as school games proceed. Leary awaits Penn clash to settle old grudge while boxing gossip and Townsend’s sporting chat fill the page. Bad News, 20 to 1, posts a big win noted alongside local stores and prices.
General Bartlett accepts the verdict with thanks to supporters and credit to opponents. Moran pledges to uphold his pledges and expresses intent not to seek re election while thanking supporters and opponents for their roles in the canvass.
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