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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
7
Judge Emmons spoke at Dorchester Temple Baptist Church after days of silence on Bates regime and the Democratic victory. The crowd greeted him with enthusiasm as he described the day as one of grief and sorrow but welcomed the first ray of sunshine through the audience’s warmth.
The battleship New Jersey will be christened today at the Fore River shipyards and depart for sea. Mrs. William B Kinney, daughter of the state governor, will christen the ship as Governor Murphy and dignitaries look on. The 15 000 ton vessel is expected to reach speeds of at least 19 knots with a main battery of four 12 inch, eight 8 inch and 12 six inch rapid fire guns.
A Boston press summary reports William L. Douglas of Brockton won the Massachusetts governor race, with Republicans privately blaming Bates’s record and police affairs chief Emmons. Democratic and Republican voices praise or excuse Bates while noting Roosevelt’s victory and a statewide shift.
Prince Sadahara Fushini cousin of the Japanese emperor arrived in San Francisco to pay a special visit to the President. He declined interviews and was accompanied by seven aides. The party plans to depart for Washington tomorrow.
Cambridge party committees opened nomination papers last night with nonpartisans backing Daly and Democrats backing McNamee planning full school committee slates. Independent Republicans may not field a full ticket, mayoralty candidate unclear as A R Henderson declined. Nonpartisans nominate A M Stuart for assessor and alderman candidates include John Allen J W Coveney J A Wilson E T Morris H W Joel E A Barnard G B Caswell C H Locke S D Elmore W K Blodgett Harland Dudley. Democratic aldermen nominees list includes F H Fahey Manuel Andrews J T Hart Nicholas Dinan Maurice Reardon J F Quinn J F Sharkey M H Flynn W H Brigham J E Barry W D Donovan M J Anglin S F McArthur E M Flanagan P A Berkeley F P White P H Concannon E B James N F Burke M Lynch and J QO Authier.
A reader is urged to try King's Bohemian Beer as a remedy to soothe stress and quiet nerves. The brief promotional line touts a soothing effect and encourages consumption as a remedy.
Missouri political results show Roosevelt ahead in most counties with 8 Republican Congressmen elected and a potential joint legislative majority. In St. Louis Roosevelt led by 2086 as counts neared completion, Folk awaiting final plurality before replying to Bryan. Unofficial returns from 70 of 114 counties favored Roosevelt by 7979 statewide.
The Burns Memorial Club hosted the Burns Cosmopolitan Club at Ellis Hall with Peter Gray presiding. President Cairns led visiting members as discussions covered erecting a statue to the bard, noting over 2500 dollars already subscribed and plans to boost funds for an early completion.
Henry E. Bellew plans a recount after the election board tabs show Francis A. Campbell leading by 216 votes with Precinct 2 Ward 6 missing. Bellew argues the results may reveal a Bellew majority. Campbell says returns indicate his victory and a recount unlikely to alter it. The missing precinct is Democratic stronghold, and officials await the clerk of Precinct 2 Ward 6 to explain missing vote records.
Brockton November 9 Governor elect Douglas refused to discuss requests to resign Chairman Emmons from the Police Board or to name any successor to Commissioner Curtis. He said it was not the time to answer such questions and would discuss appointments only at the proper time.
Walter L. Collins who lost by two votes in the Ward 20 Representative contest has asked for a recount. He drew largely from the Republican vote and says he is confident of victory, viewing the race as a win for his supporters and a nod to Democratic loyalty among residents.
The Glass Workers' Union reached an agreement for a minimum wage of 18 dollars per week for an eight hour day with Ford & Brooks in Washington street H E Goodhue of Cambridge and A Walker of Park square joining yesterday. The development makes seven of twelve Boston firms now onboard. The Carriage and Wagon Workers' Union voted ten dollars to the Fall River textile strikers and five dollars to Boston bakers.
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