Chelsea Returns to Mayor and Aldermen Government
Chelsea voters chose to abolish government by commission in favor of a mayor and a nine member aldermanic board. The “plain one” system with five at large members was expected to win by about 300 votes amid strong press support. Foss won over Frothingham by over 3000 in the canvas. Representative Kiernan and Breath were re elected. ex Representative Robinson narrowly lost to Senator Grainger in Chelsea by 83 votes. Civil service for police was defeated.
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Chelsea
Foss
Frothingham
Louis Kiernan
James F. McDevitt
Melvin B. Breath
G. I. M. Hayes
William M. Robinson
Grainger
Winthrop
Robinson
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claims Quick Digestion
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and a source of improved mood and health. It asserts the product digests all food, relieves symptoms like eructations and heartburn, and promises better memory and vigor. A 50 cent price is listed with an offer for a free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall
Mich
Massachusetts Election Yields Foss Victory and GOP gains
Detailed returns show Luce winning by 6750 as Foss carries Boston by 22 000 and the Republicans gain a Senate majority 27 to 13 and House 138 to 102. Chelsea switches to mayor council government Cambridge charter defeated and Crane and Lodge figures loom large. Election costs cited as low, Taft issue framed, and McGregor and McCullough noted in local races.
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Luce
Walsh
Foss
Senate
Ticket of Republican statewide officers listed
Lieutenant Governor Robert Luce of Somerville Secretary of State Albert P Langtry of Springfield Treasurer Elmer A Stevens of Somerville Auditor John E White of Tisbury Attorney General James F Swift of Fall River all Republicans.
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Robert Luce
Somerville
Albert P. Langtry
Springfield
Elmer A. Stevens
John E. White
Tisbury
James F. Swift
Fall River
Governor Foss Re elected by Plurality of 7734 Votes
Foss wins re election by a 7734 vote plurality while Luce defeats Walsh for Lieutenant Governor by 6750. Republicans hold both legislative chambers. Recall ballots against Fitzgerald fail to meet January city election threshold. Hyde Park annexation to Boston passes strongly. Cronin defeats Frederick for clerk of the court. Chelsea discards commission government. Cambridge rejects new city charter. McCullough elected to House in Ward 13.
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Foss
Boston
Fitzgerald
Governor Foss
Frothingham
Chelsea
Cambridge
Alexander McGregor
Edward B. James
Leo McCullough
Suffolk
John F. Cronin
Supreme Court
Walter F. Frederick
Edward Grainger
Luce
Walsh
Hyde Park
Cronin
Frederick
McCullough
Cronin Wins Suffolk County Victory in Democratic Sweep
Walter F. Frederick loses in Suffolk by about 7000 votes as Cronin secures control of county offices. Governor Foss carries Boston by 22,290 votes, aided by Frothingham’s statewide lead. Walsh leads in Boston, Good Government slate advances in the House and Senate. Key races include Horgan in the ninth district and Grainger in the first senatorial district. Hyde Park annexation support and a strong voting machines referendum pass.
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Walter F. Frederick
Cronin
Suffolk County
Frederick
Foss
Boston
Frothingham
Walsh
Good Government Association
House
Senate
Francis J. Horgan
Edward Brewer
Suffolk
Frothingham Cuts Foss Vote Lead in Holyoke
In Holyoke Frothingham reduces Foss majority to 526 votes with Foss 3390 and Frothingham 2371. Foss holds a 1019 plurality over Frothingham, compared with Foss' 1545 lead last year.
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Frothingham
Foss
Holyoke
Pape's Diapepsin Promised Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement urges families to keep Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion heartburn and stomach trouble. It promises five minute relief from sourness gas belching and pressure by aiding digestion and preventing fermentation. The 50 cent case is described as sufficient for chronic dyspepsia.
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Waita
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Aids Mothers
The article argues motherhood is challenging and urges preparation before childbirth. It praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a non narcotic remedy that makes women healthier and stronger, claiming it cures numerous female diseases and supports well being for mothers.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Boston Recall Vote Falls Short in Major City Referendum
The Boston recall election showed 37,692 yes and 32,144 no, but the charter required a majority of registered voters, 54,194, to trigger a recall and January special election. The turnout failed to reach the threshold, so no recall was ordered.
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Boston
Recall vote yields weak turnout in city election dispute
Mayor Fitzgerald dismissed the recall as insignificantly large and blamed Kelcher for trying to complicate the issue. He noted the ballot wording was confusing and the turnout matched expectations. Ex congressman Kelcher planned a statement after full returns, while Cronin led the Democratic ticket for clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Fitzgerald
Kelcher
Foss
Boston
John F. Cronin
Supreme Judicial Court
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