Hibbard Attacks Mayor Nomination Motive
Postmaster George A. Hibbard, Republican mayoral candidate, declared last night he will stay in the race if nominated for mayor, framing his stance amid the contest and party considerations.
11 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1907
Page
1
Postmaster George A. Hibbard, Republican mayoral candidate, declared last night he will stay in the race if nominated for mayor, framing his stance amid the contest and party considerations.
A Boston mayoral candidate denies withdrawal rumors aimed at defeating him in the Republican primaries. He cites committee support and states there will be no compromise candidate, asserting his nomination is secure for the upcoming primary and election.
Reports circulated yesterday that Postmaster General Von L Meyer requested the resignation of Postmaster George A Hibbard a Republican mayoral candidate but Meyer denied the claim last night stating the report was false.
Edward Payson Weston, the veteran pedestrian, resumes his Western journey at midnight. He plans to reach Palmyra tomorrow and then target 81 miles to Rochester despite heavy rain and muddy roads.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and cooler conditions Monday and Tuesday with light to fresh west to northwest winds. Washington reports New England will be colder and generally fair with fresh southwest to west winds on Monday and Tuesday.
John Bjorlin a Hillair Farm butler at Paul G Thebaud’s country home New York killed himself after wounding Paul G Jr the elder Thebaud’s son. The helpless elder man lay unconscious as the family woke to gunfire. The butler aged 35 had served the family for years.
New Haven reports the death of Hannibal Silliman also known as Hannibal a longtime Yale candy seller. He was 73 and well known among New Haven residents and Yale students for years.
A gang of professional burglars broke into the Sylvester residence at 34 Benton Road Somerville while the family was away. They ransacked rooms taking jewelry silverware and other valuables valued around 600 dollars, leaving behind only items of little value. A silver coffee pot a cream pitcher and other wedding gifts were stolen along with a leather traveling bag and fine jewelry and watches. The incident occurred during a two hour intrusion in an aristocratic Spring Hill area.
Leroy E. Williams a marine at the Charlestown navy yard has been arrested charged with larceny of a gold watch property of Timothy McCarthy of 21 Matthews street Chelsea. McCarthy reports being forced to leave his watch with two men who promised its return if he appeared in court next morning. investigation ties the incident to the navy yard cells and Williams.
George Jones of Otisville died at Thrall Hospital after a stabbing attack left his chest exposed. Medical observers had expected him to die within 24 hours, yet he survived a full week before succumbing.
Senator Frank J. Linehan accused Finance Commission members and attorneys of corruption at two mon ster rallies in Ward 14 and Ward 15 drawing 1500 listeners. He claimed John F. Kennedy asked Atlas Construction's Frank S. Conroy for money to quiet him, which Kennedy denied saying Conroy pursued him. Kennedy vowed further action against Linehan.
General Charles W. Wood of Shrewsbury warned Worcester readers that Boston faces a milk famine with a shortage of 1000 cans expected tomorrow. He said contractors pressured producers with threats, but most refused contracts, while producers plan butter-making and an independent Boston milk company to retail milk once organized.
Worcester county milk producers report a five year trend showing a 4.8 percent output cut for shipments to Boston while those sending to other markets rise 26 percent. They blame the contractor system and call for eliminating the middleman. A large producer notes Boston shipments were short by many cans per car.
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