Brief Chats With Two Candidates
The piece profiles John F. Fitzgerald and Louis A. Frothingham as they pursue election. Fitzgerald appears decisive, businesslike, and warm, while Frothingham is reticent, aloof, and dignified.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
4
Campaign Spending Details For Mayor Election Revealed
The report breaks down campaign outlays by the Republican and Democratic hopefuls led by Sid. Major expenses include 15 000 for posters banners and displays 10 000 for precinct workers postage 5 000 and circulars 6 500 for handbills 10 000 for headquarters 1 000 for autos and carriages and 1 000 for wine and other items. Fitzgerald team spent about 25 000 with similar lines but lower totals in most categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camward J. Donovan
Wadomogieia
Sciewreaw
Wee's
Weiss
Ceeeseess
Politicians Seek McNary On Mayor Nomination
Politicians sought Congressman William B. McNary yesterday to learn his views on the city primaries and the Fitzgerald nomination. McNary, injured by a sprained ankle, hinted he would issue a formal statement soon, as observers saw a political defeat in his ward control and in the mayoral race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. McNary
McNary
John I’. Fitzgerald
Stneush
Owen A. Galvin
Galvin
John R. Murphy
P. A. Collins
John F. Fitzgerald
Edward J. Donovan
Plum Tree Blossoming in City Hall and Mayor Appointments
A city article details plum trees in City Hall and notes that under Collins most pluckers were Democrats. It lists proposed mayoral appointments with yearly salaries from 2,500 to 9,000, including city auditor health commissioner and water commissioner, plus over 1500 other posts valued 1,000 to 2,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Donovan
E City
Baeiensee Saas
Fitzgerald Leads Boston Primaries Amid Shifting Alliances
The primaries show John F. Fitzgerald carrying 152 city precincts with Donovan at 42 and several tied precincts. Party leaders including Lomasney pledge support for Fitzgerald while Donovan loyalists resist defection, predicting Fitzgerald’s mayoral odds with Ward 8 backing heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fitzgerald
Edward J. Donovan
Kee
Ayeree
New City Committee
W. T. A. Fitzerald
James Donovan
Jim Donovan
Fitzgeralds Heavy Mail Hails Ex-Congressman Nitzgerald
Telegraph and mail swept in hundreds of congratulations to ex Congress member Nitzgerald. He slept most of the day and only woke late in the afternoon to receive visitors and messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitzgerald
Boston Democrat nominee gains national esteem after victory
The six year Congressman rose to national prominence as the Boston Democratic nominee. Messages from Mayor McClellan and Mayor Dunne praised the win while David B. Hill and other Republicans sent congratulations. Fitzgerald, exhausted after a frenetic campaign, plans rest today and tomorrow before resuming work Monday to mobilize the party for the December 12 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Boston Democracy
McClellan
New York
Dunne
Chicago
Boston
David B. Hill
United States
Fitzgerald
Boston Post Praised by Republican Candidates
Senator Edward B Callender, Judge Henry S Dewey and Louis A Frothingham commend the Boston Post for fairness in this campaign. They say the paper treats candidates commendably and reports news faithfully in line with its progressive ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Edward B. Callender
Henrys. Dewey
Post
Louis A. Frothingham
Frothingham Leads Amid recount in mayoral race
Friends of Frothingham campaign as recounts promise to confirm his Republican nomination lead. Judge Dewey also intensifies effort, signaling confidence in victory through recount, while discuss of an independent bid surfaces among old party factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dewey
Frothingham
Dewey
Dewey Trails Frothingham in City Nomination Recount
Official tabulation reduced Judge Dewey's lead by 112 votes overturning hopes of a clear nomination. Frothingham's majority shown as 387, with Ward 1 errors favoring Frothingham by 103 votes. Recount to start Monday at Fanueil Hall amid unresolved discrepancies and hurried filings from ward committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Frothingham
Faneuill Hall
Watson Starts Campaign To Oust Mayor Monday Night
Ex Representative James A. Watson, an independent candidate for mayor, announced he would open his campaign Monday night at the Dudley Street Opera House on a platform of municipal ownership. He said the event would kick off his bid for the Ward 18 seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Watson
Dudley Street Opera House
Watson Declares Solo Mayor Campaign Push
The candidate boasts a home vote for Moran and vows to run without bosses, claiming personal advantage and challenging rivals to prove claims they can’t match. He asks supporters to back his bid and asserts he will reach the votes needed without external help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watson
Moran
Tit
Watson
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John A. Kelcher
W.T. A. Fitzgerald
P. J. Kennedy
M. M
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John Sullin
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