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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
2
In a Boston rally a Democratic official defends party unity and endorses Patrick H. Collins for mayor. Speakers cite Collins’s national influence, past leadership, and insist the party must unite to defeat Republican rivals while highlighting patronage tensions in city politics.
Speakers praise Patrick A. Collins as the best Democrat to lead Boston. They recount Collins’s rise from immigrant roots to consul general, labor union ties, and public service, denouncing Murphy’s record and urging a December mayoral victory.
A speech by an unnamed Boston political figure accuses Congressman Fitzgerald and allies of corrupt practices and favoritism in city contracts. He cites alleged manipulation of ballot placement, nepotism, and a disputed water department bill, vowing to fight political bosses and defend democratic reform.
A Boston crowd gathered as Dr. Henson performed free magnetic healings at the Bromfield Street Methodist Church. Cases claimed include a 3 year speech loss cured in minutes and a deaf eight year old boy who could hear and speak. He offers daily 10 to 11 am demonstrations and consultations from his Quincy House and Brattle Street entrance.
A lengthy speech fragment recounts the mayoral race defenses and labor-issue remarks. It notes alleged pressures, denials of independent candidacy, and references to figures like Collins Murphy How ard Hogan and building a web of labor and liquor interests affecting votes.
Rallies across Ward 10 Ward 17 Ward 7 Ward 9 and Ward 19 endorsed Patrick A Collins for Mayor. Speakers included William A McDevitt Jr James Donovan and Timothy Connolly with large attendance and fireworks. Finnigan Lyene yidee and others supported candidates for Board of Aldermen and Common Council.
Higgins compared the Board of Strategy to a bogey man and said it sought to push the Democratic army as it wished. President Kiley argued the people would oppose few men dictating party choices and listed members of the Board while criticizing Congressman Fitzgerald for elevating inept young men and crushing those who showed success.
Ward 9 voters gathered at Wells Memorial Hall for a rally backing John R. Murphy. Jonern A. Lennison claimed John A. Keliher planned to denounce Murphy for attending Bartenders union events but viewed the matter as entangled in illicit liquor trade with unclear references to individuals and motives.
A few years ago the candidate waged a vigorous campaign in the ward and won a large share of the vote, demonstrating strong local support and a push for acceptance.
A major rally for General P. A. Collins for Mayor and Fred W. Day for Alderman is set at Lyceum Hall in East Boston this evening. Notables including Congressman John F. Fitzgerald and several city officials will speak as the crowd gathers at eight.
A rally supporting Alderman Frank J. O'Toole for renomination in Wards 12 and 18 will be held at Deacon Hall Washington Street near Concord Ward 12. Speakers include Hon Charles I Quirk Alfred Hayes Timothy Crowley Daniel J Gallagher John J Douglass and Hugh J Quinn will preside.
Five hundred Democrats in Ward 19 gathered at Goldsmith Hall to endorse Michael J. O'Brien for Alderman in the Ward 10-19 district. Speakers included Thomas Dowd Dr. John F. Sullivan Ambrose Woods and others with Whko.am Phelan presiding.
After talks between Senator Hanna and Charles A F Dick, chairman and secretary of the national committee, it was announced that the committee would meet on December 15 in Washington to name the time and place for the next national Republican convention.
A rally at Hibernian Hall drew supporters for James F. Dooley and James M. Curley candidates for Ward 17 Common Council. Patrick Hayes presided and speakers included Timothy E. McCarthy George Horton Thomas F Curley Frank Taylor and others advocating an eight hour law.
A torchlight parade is set for tonight featuring 700 men and three bands. The march will pass through South End Wards 7 and 9 before visiting South Boston, where Rep Hugh W Bresnan and ex Senator Quinn will review the procession before it disbands.
Letter from William B M Nary to the Post voters in Ward 15 declares full support for ex-Councilman Timothy J Sullivan in the eighth district alderman race. He urges Democratic voters to back Sullivan and signs the letter dated November 13.
The Amateur League opener at Charlestown club saw B A A defeat Charlestown after a tight match. Kenney Tower and Smith led with three strings each and high scores above 560, while B A A posted 23 spares and tied a near record.
Italian undertakers Joseph Langone and Andrew Badaracco announce a joint public debate in Ward 6 on council measures for Italians in Ward 6. The November 14 meeting at John R. Murphy Democratic Club will set debate rules with Langone presiding.
Jamaica A. A. beat Federal two games to one in a Trade League rubber match after a close set. The scoring details are partially legible with Jamaica A. A. securing the decisive win in the final game.
Emmet manager J J O Keefe offers to settle supremacy by challenging Garryowens to a Thanksgiving Day game for 100 a side via the Boston Post. If Garryowens decline, Emmets will field 15 men from Boston and vicinity. Backers plan a meeting with all championship aspirants at the Boston Post next Friday at 8 PM.
George Considine, manager of Jim Corbett, handed Al Smith a $5000 certified check and posted it as a challenge to fight Jeffries within seven months. Billy Brady said he would meet Corbett on Friday and arrange all details after covering the forfeit, proposing a four month window.
In Brooklyn, at 14 pounds, a 25 round star bout featured Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia against Charlie Burns of Cincinnati. Burns won the decision in the fourth round.
The New York general sessions calendar lists the Molineux case in Part 2 with trial to begin if no legal reason postpones. Justice Giegerich refused to modify the transfer order, and District Attorney Gardiner stressed trial urgency while noting his friendship with General Molineux. Colonel Gardiner added Justice Furzman refused to try the case.
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