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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1905
Page
4
Boston recount adds 122 votes to Henry M. Whitney’s net gain, bringing total to 398 versus 1996 state plurality. Boston shows a 315 gain, outside Boston 78, with Lynn Worcester Fall River and more counted. Springfield and western Massachusetts remain uncounted but will be finished soon.
In Malden on November 13 Draper loses three votes and Whitney gains 18 after a city recount. W T Vowers chair of the Democratic city committee claimed cross-overs for Whitney, but registrars overruled and counted them as blanks.
In Medford on November 18 the recount of lieutenant governor votes added 15 ballots for Whitney. Charles T. Daley of the Democratic city committee led Whitney’s recount team, while Herbert A. Weitz of the Republican city committee represented Draper.
James J. Early of the National Fiscal Agency offers $1060 in cash for a Fitzgerald victory in the Democratic mayoral primary next Thursday. He vows no paper money and says the stake is ready to be paid on demand, citing Donovan’s strong challenge and confidence.
Dr George H Lee of the street department and William J Walsh of the water department were discharged at City Hall yesterday. Lee is son of John H Lee a leading Democrat in the Brighton district. The Hotel Somerset conference recently drew Lee Doyle Nawn and others who backed Fitzgerald for mayor. Lee served as chief veterinary in the street department for four years. Walsh held a long standing post in the water department and was active in West and North End Democratic politics.
John Moran, in Washington after his campaign, says he could take office Dec. 1 but will likely delay until the new year to settle law cases. He adds the district attorney should not engage in outside practice and that his assistants will handle only public business.
A non partisan Citizens’ Committee organized by over 100 local business leaders selected Louis A. Frothingham as its mayoral candidate. Headquarters opened in Kimball Building with Charles Jackson as chairman and Philip Doherty as secretary. The group pledges to oppose machine politics and graft while urging economy and better city management. Other speakers included ex congressman Harry Atwood and several city officials.
Speaker Louis A. Frothingham addressed two meetings in Dorchester and at Dudley Street Opera House. Democrat Louis D. Brandeis endorsed Frothingham as Republican mayoral candidate. he praised Frothingham and condemned rival Democrats. Frothingham, a Boston native, emphasized his readiness to lead if elected.
Senator Edward B. Callender spoke to about 300 at the New Dorchester clubhouse on Ashmont street pledging to win 6500 votes in Ward 24. He outlined aims as mayor including hiring capable officials, reform in street and sanitary work, clear street signage, salary equalization, and scrutiny of Fenway contracts and city purchases. He urged appointing a nonpolitical street chief and pledged cooperation with Suffolk county district attorney.
Donovan and Fitzgerald headquarters in the Simmons and Winthrop buildings drew crowded crowds all day with elevators busy as supporters visited. Both leaders voiced private confidence in nomination and election amid a lively Republican contest among Dewey Callender and Frothingham seen by Good Government Association members as a tight race.
Mary Hunt a Maynard Massachusetts girl about thirteen or fourteen was lured from home by a man several years older and deserted. She then fell into the hands of two police inspectors from whom she attempted to beg money to return home.
An advertisement claims surgical piles treatment is dangerous and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories. It promises instant relief, self treatment at home, and a trial sample sent free with paid full course available by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan. It urges readers to provide name and address to receive the trial.
A New York grand jury indicted six individuals in election cases. The centerpiece is a man named Krup, allegedly connected to a high ranking official in the Eighteenth Assembly district. Attorney General Mayer said Krup exposed the illegal voting scheme and implicated prominent politicians. Krup was arrested on election day and held by State Superintendent Morgan before today’s indictment and continued imprisonment. The remaining indictments concern routine “floater” defendants.
A Ponovan street schoolhouse gathering featuring Jerry Watson devolved into noise with taunts by backers and critics. Watson accused attackers of being unregistered voters and called on police to quell the disturbance, while challenger Donovan arrived amid cheers.
The rally featured Hon. John R. Murphy praising Edward J. Donovan and criticizing Fitzgerald. Martin Harrington and ex-Alderman John J. Mahoney presided at two venues. Murphy urged strong replies to public accusations and urged voters to back Donovan for honest administration and reform.
An application of La Blache Face Powder before going outdoors will safeguard soft skin from harsh wind. It comes in four tints and is endorsed by leading society women across the country.
An early 20th century ad promotes a compact Vest Pocket box of Cascarets from Sterling Remedy Company. It touts six candy tablets as natural bowel and liver support, compares favors to purgatives, and urges readers to seek the genuine CCC stamped tablets from Chicago or New York with a free sample booklet.
In Boston Ward 7 last night Martin Lomasney led a crowd with W T A Fitzgerald and speakers including Donovan and John Quinn Jr. Lomasney attacked opponents and claimed their backers would “shackle” the city, while Fitzgerald praised Ward 16 women in attendance and cited Donovan’s legislative record.
John F. Fitzgerald and a corps of speakers toured Dorchester last night ending in South Boston Ward 15, the home ward of Congressman William McNary. He charged Edward J. Donovan avoided joint debate while naming James Donovan Martin M. Lomasney and McNary as a quartet tied to his rival.
A Boston letter from the Good Government Association to Judge Dewey demands he name agents accused of trickery and deceit in obtaining signatures for Frothingham support. The note references speeches at Music Hall East Boston and Summet Hall Jamaica Plain on Nov 9 and the following day reports. Leaders Laurence Minot Elliott Jones John Mason Little Forge Nutte Nathaniel Thayer sign the executive committees.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding or protruding cases with Pazoo Intment. If it fails to cure within 6 to 14 days, the druggist refunds the purchase price. The product is priced at 40 cents.
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