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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
8
Congressman James M. Curley drops the conditional stance to run for mayor of Boston. He cites duty to honor the mayor and 10,000 signers, praising Mayor John F. Fitzgerald while noting Fitzgerald would not seek re election. Curley frames the move as a public duty.
The city eyes Mayor Fitzgerald as his stance on a possible bid for another term remains undecided. Friends say he has waited for the right moment to declare, though a fourth term would extend his total leadership to ten years.
The piece outlines the political dynamics for a Boston mayoral race Fitzgerald under pressure from allies to run while claiming family opposition Walsh's strong statewide showing boosts Democratic prestige Kenny leads South Boston supporters Smith may enter if he collects enough signatures the contest is expected to be less bitter than four years ago with business backing on both sides.
The Rev. Judson V. Clancy resigns a second time from Dane Street Congregational Church Beverly effective February 28 1914 after reporting persistent indifference and opposition since his return from vacation An earlier attempt to resign in March 1913 was voted down 28 to 1 and he stayed on.
James A. Sullivan Jr., 18, of 702 Parker Street Roxbury, was admitted to City Hospital with serious gunshot wounds to both legs. He declined to name his companions or describe the assailants after a fight near Sarsfield Street and Columbus Avenue Roxbury. Two men were arrested by Roxbury Crossing police but Sullivan refused to identify them.
Miss Hilda May Freeman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Freeman of Adama street married William Benton Harris of Somerville yesterday afternoon at the Church of Our Redeemer Episcopal. The ceremony was performed by Rev Arthur B Crichton.
In London on November 9 Gaby Deslys travels with Harry Pilser for La Petit Parisienne rehearsals aboard ship. Deslys carries a Wyandotte hen to supply eggs and discusses her departure from London, remarks on clergymen and Bernard Shaw, and plans to rehearse dances at sea.
Coleman Keane aged 25 of 153 West Second Street South Boston died at City Hospital yesterday from injuries in the Dover Street yard accident involving the New Haven railroad.
Worcester Massachusetts reports Major Edward T. Raymond died at 9 p.m. at 45 Lancaster Street after four years of feeble health. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in 1861 and rose to brevet major in 1864. He later served as clerk and bail commissioner of the Central District Court, head of Worcester police, and a long time school committee member.
Citizens voice objections to the restoration of the old Georgian wall fencing land near Old South Church at Milk and Washington streets. The plan, they say, will widen sidewalk congestion already severe at this corner after years of crowding.
The tower wall will be restored in detail with brick construction seven feet high and the old lantern reinstalled and electrified. Arched arcade expansion of the tower is rejected as out of keeping, sidewalk space is not to be gained, and diagonal fencing to the church is not pursued.
William Carnes 43 walked into Roxbury Crossing police station and asked to be arrested. After being refused he waited outside and smashed a plate glass window at 1328 Tremont Street, then was placed under arrest and booked for malicious destruction of property.
Jamil P. Salaman an 11 year old Syrian boy who fled the Working Boys Home in Newton Highlands was found wandering in Brookline Chestnut Hill district and taken into custody. He gave conflicting stories before finally telling the truth and was returned to the Home.
The Chelsea contest for city control began with rallies supporting former City Engineer Alfred J. Maggi against Mayor Edward E. Willard seeking a eighth term. Alderman-at-large hopefuls Horatio R. Delano M. Merritt Harry Lindsay and John W. Kinnally spoke to about 200 voters.
In June 1860 Mrs Seward married General Seward son of William H. Seward Secretary of State. He led troops as a lieutenant colonel in the Civil War and she joined him living in camp along the Potomac for years. After the assassination attempt on Secretary Seward and his wife’s death she took on full household duties.
American boxer Harry Stone defeats England's Johnny Summers on points in a 20 round match. This marks Stone's second victory over Summers by referee decision in 20 rounds.
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