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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1905
Page
9
Five candidates for Boston mayor, two Democrats and three Republicans, voiced strong confidence last night in their prospects. They expect to secure the nomination on Thursday.
Frothingham predicts victory in Boston primaries based on broad city reports. He promises a clean straight impartial administration if elected, and says it is early to estimate votes.
Henry S. Dewey writes about his bid for Boston mayoralty amid the agitation around what reporters call Agony Corner. He notes Speaker Frothingham’s denial that the Good Government Association pushed his candidacy and mentions a rally at Music Hall East Boston. He pledges to govern for all the people if elected.
Edward B Callender declares intent to win the Republican mayoralty nomination and govern Boston without ties to corporations, pledging full-time attention to city interests and efficient, economical leadership. Edward J Donovan voices support for municipal ownership and Boston voters. John F Fitzgerald predicts victory in all wards except Ward 8.
A young woman interviews John B. Moran after his election as district attorney. He pledges to keep all promises and help victims of environment, saying he will not be like Emmons and will avoid excessive talk. Moran emphasizes individualized treatment for each case and welcomes continued interviews.
In rallies at Donovan, Lomasney cites praise from Father Johnson Miss Powers Alice Lincoln Josiah Benton J W Dunphy and others for actions in suppressing licenses for 10 cent theatres backing pauper institutions oversight and a branch library while opposing Sullivan’s attacks and noting aid to destitute children and Western Union workers.
In the North End a would be assailant during a Fitzgerald Donovan discussion pulled a centre-fire revolver loaded with rim-fire shells and pulled the trigger. The gun did not discharge, causing the target to suffer heart failure but no injury. Frank Alberto of Charter street was arrested and Eugene Stack of North street was involved.
News from Mexico reports United States Steel Company purchased the famous solid iron mountain at Durango, described as the world's richest of its kind. The action signals a major stake by the Steel Trust in Mexican ore resources and related mining operations.
The Newfoundland Democratic Club held a rally in favor of Hon. John F. Fitzgerald yesterday afternoon at Phenix Hall 724 Washington Street. N. J. Healey presided and about 300 members attended.
A rally is set for tomorrow night at Lyceum Hall East Boston in support of Thomas J Siblin a candidate seeking the Aldermanic nomination from Ward 2.
Fully 1000 employee street cleaning department hall Wells Me indorsed Edward J Donovan. The Sanitary and Be building met in Dex of the sanitary and.
The speakership contest narrows with John N. Cole of Andover and Joseph Walker of Brookline as leading contenders. Cole asserts 91 supporters, 63 pledged in writing, and predicts the next speaker will come from Essex county while noting about 50 members remain uncommitted.
Charles G. Wood editor and former Boston newspaperman enters the mayoral race to succeed Mayor Ashley, pledging to smash the local coal combine. The announcement shocks politics as Wood faces Thomas Thompson known as the man in overalls, with coal price issues central to the campaign.
Charles H. Knox, chair of the Tammany Hall law committee, said Hearst and the Municipal Ownership League would be bitterly opposed in their recount efforts. He cited the 1904 Court of Appeals decision by Alton B. Parker against opening ballot boxes, calling it the current law and warning of danger and advisability.
Grafton Middlesex packs vie for a 2000 dollar purse and Town send cup with fox killing as the official criterion. Judges silent as both hunts claim the win amid six days of hunting and 42 falls in ten days. 12 horses injured.
The Manhattan Chess Club defeated Berlin 4 to 2 in a cable chess match started yesterday and completed today. Berlin won on one board while Manhattan claimed three wins and two draws. A Berlin Chess Society president sent congratulations and Manhattan President Martinez replied.
The Carlisle Indians return from West Point season victory in a battered state. Larocque suffers a broken rib ending his season and Lubo has a twisted knee likely to require a month of recovery.
Timothy L. Connolly seeks the Ward 12 17 Board of Aldermen seat joined by Thomas F. Phelan and John J. Keller running for Ward 17 Common Council vow to speak to voters at any cost. They claim Alderman James M. Curley trespasses on dangerous ground by opposing them.
Somerville High and Rindge won over English High and Dorchester High as Somerville leads with 386 points and 0 losses while Rindge holds 29 points with no losses. English High shows solid play but suffers from few substitutes and weaker depth.
Cambridge Latin defeats Brookline High as Newton High ties Waltham in a tight Interpreparatory League race. Waltham's rise threatens Cambridge Latin while Roxbury Latin loses to Noble & Greenough. Ezra Eaton to captain Volk mann next season as Somerville set to host Waltham in a highly anticipated Broadway Field clash.
The article surveys Tom Thorp’s college transfers amid eligibility debates at West Virginia and critiques on college sports conduct. It also comments on Clark Griffith’s management, boxing promoters, Michigan’s yell, and ideas to boost batting, plus officials enforcing clean play rules to protect football’s future.
Patrick Francis Murphy of Boston jokes that New York overtalks and that Boston is wiser in its humor. He rails at social pretenses, praises old relics like cab stages, mocks Brown bread politics, and defends the horse show as a social fixture amid city life and national issues.
The annual event features Eben D. Jordan of Boston entering Hildred for the Waldorf cup, aiming to claim the trophy after two prior wins by others. Competing are Forest King, Rustling Silk, Lord Burleigh, Eloquence, The Dictator, Ebony, and Lord Baltimore as fresh bids. The National Horse Show Association marked its 22nd anniversary with a banquet at Madison Square Garden.
Yale and Princeton face a key clash in New Haven shaping the 1905 title race. It follows by Harvard at Yale and culminates with Army Navy and Penn on Thanksgiving. Amherst Dartmouth, Wesleyan Williams, Yale freshmen over Princeton Cubs, and prep clash Andover Exeter add to a volatile week.
The article surveys high school and college football, praising Richardson Newton as a standout quarterback and praising Harvard Yale Bucknell West Point and Navy performances. It notes fumbles and defensive strengths and highlights Hall Whiting Norton Wendell as rising talents with long end runs and strong kicking skills.
Local teams seek games on Thanksgiving morning or afternoon with weight class constraints. Baraca class seeks 145-pound foe at Franklin Field. Newmans of Newton pursue 125-pound foe for Nov 18. Tigers seek 180-pound foe for Nov 25. Pond A A of Waltham seeks 130-pound foe. Shurtleff School Chelsea seeks 100-pound foe. N E A A C seeks 120-pound foe for Thanksgiving morning. Bay View A A seeks 185-pound foe for Thanksgiving afternoon. Gloucester Y M C A seeks game in Gloucester on Nov 18.
Frank E. Winchell, longtime manager of the Columbia Phonograph Co store, received a surprise party Saturday night at company headquarters. He was summoned to the main salesroom for “urgent business” and presented with a silver loving cup by oilman William F. Howes.
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