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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
3
Prominent Democratic office holders face vacancies next year as independence appointees may fill posts. Names named include SEWALL G. BRACKETT, SAMUEL H. HUDSON, CLEMENT LOCK, JUNIUS AUERBACH, CHARLES O. POWER, JAMES TANS EY, among others. Lawmakers consider bi partisan boards under the two leading parties rule and plan to push legislative change.
The Independence League has secured about 4000 more votes than the next party, forcing Democratic officers in Boston and across the state to be replaced by Leaguers. Key posts including the State Ballot Law Commission and excise and election commissioners are under threat, with names like Sewall G. Brackett Samuel H Hudson and David B Shaw arising in discussion of replacements. A legislative bill is planned to clarify the law and curb League patronage grabs amid Republican control.
Edward F Baker seeks to contest a will leaving $100000 to Natalie Hurd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wurd, amid rumors of motive. He recounts a Bogota telephone report of his brother Walter Baker’s death and an autopsy revealing poison traces sent to Harvard for analysis, as Hurd and Mrs Young and Brittingham faced inquiries.
Mayor Fitzgerald reflects on the county candidates defeat and hints at a possible merger with the Independence League. He recalls a Ward 13 reception with Whitney and notes he would bet dollars on future political moves.
Mayor Fitzgerald defends record amid GOP and Independence League moves. George Hibbard targets City Hall knowledge while William Hannan campaigns on independence from party bosses. Republican committee distributes arguments to ward chairs as incentives rise.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative labeled as the world’s quick cold cure. It promises a cure in one day and lists TE W Grove as the signature figure. The product is priced at 25 cents.
Felix Underhill, a Jericho New York builder, was badly injured when a car struck him from behind on the turnpike today. The occupants of the vehicle did not stop.
Sir Antony McDonnell, under secretary of state for Ireland, was presented to President Roosevelt at the White House today, signaling a diplomatic encounter as U.S. and Irish affairs proceed.
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