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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
9
Donovan and Fitzgerald supporters clashed at Vine Street Church last night as police ejected suspicious attendees. Martin Lomasney urged Ward 17 electors to choose a candidate with a clean record while attacking Sullivan and Fitzgerald.
Lieutenant governorship recount preparations dominated the day with Chairman Lyman coordinating city and town committees. He said signatures will be sought only in towns where the Democratic candidate topped 40 votes in press returns, and that Hopedale will be skipped due to lack of signers. All petitions must be filed by 5 this afternoon.
Fitzgerald held a vigorous speaking tour with large gatherings across Ward 8 Ward 2 Gray's Hall Spellman Hall Charlestown and Roughan Hall. Supporters cheered amid red flags as speakers including John J. Kennedy M. W. Norris and James J. Mellen backed Fitzgerald amid party rivalries and discussions of city corruption reforms.
In Jamaica Plain Judge Dewey denounces the Good Government Association for fraud and misrepresentation in circulating petitions for Frothingham. He vows to expose the group as he criticizes attempts to dictate nominations and calls out party bosses in the contest for the Republican mayoral nomination.
Edward B. Callender and Henry Dewey resist Republican machine influence in Boston. They promise independent campaigns while Good Government Association backs Frothingham for mayor. Dewey and Callender vow to push their own platforms amid graft concerns and calls for fair city contracting.
Chelsea Democratic headquarters reported nominees for the November 21 caucuses. For Mayor: Marcus M. Merritt. Ward 1 Aldermen: William H Meeley and James Co. Denning. Ward 2 Aldermen: William A. O'Brien and John J. McCauley. School committee Ward 1: Francis J. Hagan. Ward 2: John F. Sullivan. Wards 3 4 5B had no filings and aldermen-at-large vacancy expected to be filled.
Senator Callender launches an active mayoral bid with daily speeches through Nov 16. He addresses groups in Ward 20 and Ward 24 tonight, hosts a Republican dinner in Dorchester, and campaigns at Potter Hall and Bloomfield Hall before the Nov 15 closing rally.
The Hunneman Club of Ward 17 endorsed mayor candidate John F. Fitzgerald and alderman James M. Curley at last night’s meeting. A two member committee was appointed to canvass the first two precincts for the ticket.
Fire Commissioner Wells met with acting Mayor Whelton at City Hall to discuss funding for an order granting Boston firemen one day off in five. Wells signaled willingness to adopt the mayor’s suggestion but noted the need for immediate appropriation increases for the current and coming fiscal year. The meeting’s details remained confidential, contradicting rumors of a stand against the mayor.
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