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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
8
In a charged Boston campaign scene, Donovan defends independence from corporations, rejects pledges to firms, and vows to serve the people. Speakers include Conry, McNary, and Driscoll as Fitzgerald presides and a large Democratic crowd listens.
The article covers candidates in a stump speech, asserting pledge to serve the city’s interests, avoid machine influence, and pursue progress. It notes Donovans's emphasis on tax relief and practical remedies, with Fitzgerald praising Donovan's focus and critiquing opponents for lack of concrete plans.
Congressman McNary delivers a damning speech attacking John F. Fitzgerald, citing alleged bribery of Boston brewers, attempts to influence Lawrence politics, and a blackmail charge. He cites a 1908 Senate investigation and a sworn Raymond testimony alleging $3000 to six votes and $5000 in newspaper ads.
Miss Emma Cole asserts Lydia W Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life and restored health. The notice questions how many young women have died or suffered irreversible health issues during adolescence, implying widespread harm from reproductive disorders.
A letter from Emma Cole of Tullahoma Tenn credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving health during the transition from girlhood to womanhood. She describes years of pain and relief after use and urges mothers to seek advice for their daughters.
Hon. Joseph A. Conry questions Mr. Fitzgerald on a clear city debt analysis and treatment of taxes while defending Boston voters against boss-backed campaigns. He ridicules the notion of reform through a political boss and mocks Fitzgerald’s campaign rhetoric.
Friends of Governor elect Guild affirm Judge Emmons will not return as chairman of the Board of Police. Colonel Charles H. Cole, named last spring by Governor Douglas, to stay in his post. Curtis Guild declines comment while a close associate insists no board changes will occur except by resignation or death.
The Citizens' League largely from Precinct 8 Ward 17 endorses John F. Fitzgerald for Mayor and Alder man Curley for the city board.
The Chesterfield Social Club voted to back the ward 17 Tammany Club slate headed by William P. Grady and the municipal delegation led by Jeremiah J. Good. The meeting reflected local political alignment with Tammany structures.
Italian American voters in Ward 6 North End met at 315 Hanover Street to form a club backing Mayor-elect candidate E. J. Donovan. Speakers included Representative George A. Scigliano Joseph A. Langone Frank M. Zattoli and others.
The school board majority exonerates Walter L. Harrington headmaster of the Washington School from charges raised by Robert Silverman. The report notes no legal right to compel witnesses and calls reopening the investigation persecution. The board plans to read the report at the November 14 meeting.
John F. Moors president of the Public School Association states the group is not prosecuting Mr. Harrington and it is not their business to do so. He adds that political influence should not block public duty and hopes for exoneration if Harrington is innocent.
At the Economic Club in the American House Henry M Whitney and Gov Albert B Cummins clash with Col Albert Clarke and Rep James T McCleary on tariff policy. Whitney argues Dingley tariffs obstruct prosperity while Clarke says reciprocity with Canada is impracticable. Cummins cites a hostile France treaty and Germany tariff moves hurting agriculture. McCleary urges focus on home trade. About 300 attendees present.
Somerville voters see Charles A Grimmons as the sole candidate mentioned for mayor with Walter S Gudden leading the support effort. The Gudden plan aims to push Grimmons through the primaries and into the campaign beyond.
One horse was burned while sixteen were rescued at the stables of James Locke located at 32 Cambridge Street Charlestown during the early hours of this morning.
Returns from most cities and towns show Socialist party back as a legal option while Republicans lead with 197,512 votes and Democrats total 174,896. Socialist 12,479, Socialist Labor 2,710 and Prohibition 3,197 share the statewide tally of 390,294.
Chelsea politics heated as Justin E. Bartlett accuses Harry B. Hammond chair of the Board of License Commissioners of tearing down Bartlett’s political cards. Bartlett says Hammond demanded removal of cards at a Everett avenue store, threatened license revocation, tore up the cards, and left. Hammond, appointed by Mayor Willard, is among Willard’s strongest supporters.
About 300 Charlestown Street department workers gathered in Abbotsford Hall for a private briefing by James Donovan on the political scene. He endorsed Edward J. Donovan for mayor and claimed a deal with Martin Lomasney to continue Mayor Collins’ influence, noting loyalty would protect jobs if his man won. Access was restricted to employees with badges.
Supt. of streets James Donovan spoke at Stirk's Hall in East Boston on behalf of his mayoral candidate namesake. He assailed John F. Fitzgerald as a critic of the Collins administration and attacked Alderman James I. Nolan and Ward Leader William F. McClellan for backing Fitzgerald.
Harry W. James president of the Chelsa Republican city committee says he will not serve as a member again. He was elected Tuesday as a commissioner to redistrict Suffolk County and will focus on his law practice with his remaining work.
The Somerville Democrats provide no mayoral or ward 1 3 and 7 alderman nominations. They list Ward 2 as Alderman at large William E. O'Brien and ward aldermen Joseph P. Phillips William A. Flaherty William M. Kelly Robert J. White with Daniel H. Bradley on the school committee. Ward 4 names Henry T. Gallishaw as at large and Charles 8 McCarthy John J. Delay on the ward slate with Doug las Foster on the school committee. Ward 5 includes Ward Aldermen Frank J. Harrington John T. Donovan and Albert E. Hughes on the school committee. Ward 6 lists John F. Aylward Frank T. Gould and Joseph H. Frazer for ward aldermen and the school panel.
Max Muller of New York defeated Jim Barnes of Springfield in a catch as catch can bout. Muller won the second fall in 12 minutes 23 seconds and the third in 84 seconds, after Barnes was hurt in the bout.
Contributions totaling 68.01 were given yesterday for the Peterson family aid after Peter Peterson died from a fall at the Christian Science church. The Post received 19, Bos ton Elevated collectors 49.01, plus numerous individual gifts. many names appear in the list of subscriptions and small donations.
Buckland representative Charles E. Ward withdraws from the speakership contest, shifting 169 Republican members toward Joseph Walker of Brookline. A Cambridge ally claims Kk Rodman Peabody has assurances Peabody will be Frothinghar’s successor.
Mrs L C Walker of Woodfords Maine says her eighteen month old sister suffered a spreading skin condition with oozing scabs that finally cleared after using Cuticura Ointment and Soap. She reports immediate improvement after the first bath and a complete cure with no scar. August 15 1904.
Gracie Buzzell of Etna Maine reports four years of facial sores vanished after using Cuti cura. She states the remedy gave complete relief with no further trouble as of May 15 1905.
Letter from Miss A M Seeley of Worcester praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for hair loss and dandruff. The ad promotes external and internal treatments for skin and scalp, listing soap 45c and ointment 50c with related products and a care guide.
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