Coulthurst Attacks Administration Over Inefficiency and Dishonesty
In a campaign speech Coulthurst condemns the current administration as inefficient and dishonest. He pledges to abolish the spoils system in Boston city government, overhaul department heads and contracts, seek guidance from independent business leaders and the Finance Commission, and protect honest public workers from dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Machine
Thomas N. Hart
Boston
City Hall
Finance Commission
Dyspepsia Remedies and City Debt Debate
The piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress, claiming rapid digestion and gastric rest. It then shifts to Boston politics, criticizing mayoral mismanagement, debt rise, tax increases, and alleged graft, with accusations about appointments and advertising revenue from city-linked firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Pi Co
Marshall
Mic
Mauretania Aims to Break Speed Record On Maiden Voyage
In mid Atlantic the Cunarder Mauretania races ahead of the Lusitania in a bid to set a new speed record on its maiden trip. Reports from sea describe 23.78 knots with 160 RPM turbines, heavy seas, and strong bets that Mauretania will eclipse Lusitania’s record en route to Sandy Hook. Captain Pritchard leads the effort as rival ships, weather, and timing all factor into a potential historic fastest merchant voyage.
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Watt
Lusitania
Pritchard
Mauretania
Boston
Cunard Line
London
Riverside
Queenstown
Daunt’s Rock
Sandy Hook
Liverpool
Kaiserin Augusta
Kronprinzess
Cecille
Gascogne
Tusitania
Gaston Seeks Olney as National Convention Chairman
Colonel William A. Gaston of Massachusetts plans to nominate Hon. Richard Olney for chairman of the national Democratic convention upon the national committee's assembly. Olney reportedly consented to the presentation after the Washington suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Gaston
Democratic National Committee
Massachusetts
Richard Olney
Washington
Olney
Gaston
Democratic Debate Signals Delegates to National Convention
Colonel A C Drinkwater of Braintree urged Democrats to follow Bryan and Williams in choosing Massachusetts delegates. The passage of Mr Olney hints at new clashes between the Quincy Whitney faction and the Williams camp before spring caucuses for congressional and state convention delegates.
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A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
Bryan
Williams
Massachusetts
Olney
Quinncy-Whitney
City Primaries in Boston Suburbs Nominate School Committee
In the suburb ballots of Boston city primaries the following were nominated for school committee seats: three year terms for George KE Conwall Albert F. Phillips and Samuel A. Day and a one year term for Frank L. West. Ward and candidate names are listed among the election attendees including J Gilman Alfred H Colby and others.
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J. Gilman
Alfred H. Colby
John Dike
Frank J. Howard
Arthur T. Davis
Ernest H. Grumby
James H. Allen
Elmer Goodrich
George Russell
David Cassell
William J. Bowser
Edward J. Lord
Joel C. Page
George W. Libby
George KE. Conwall
Albert F. Phillips
Samuel A. Day
Frank L. West
Somerville Primaries Nominate City Officers
Mayor Charles A. Grimmons is renominated by Republicans without opposition. Democrats pick Joan H. O'Neil for Mayor and Charles E. Butterworth for Independence League. Ward 1 saw Smith and Hayden over Gracey and Berry. Ward 2 Alderman at large Berglind defeats Daggett 180 to 148. Ward 3 Cole defeats Armstrong 447 to 377.
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Somerville
Charles A. Grimmons
Joan H. O'Neil
Democrats
Charles E., Butterworth
Independence League
Leslie B
A. Smith
James F. Hayden
Orke M. Gracey
Stanley G. Berry
David Berglind
Warren C. Daggett
Cole
Board of Aldermen
William M. Armstrong
Chelsea Mayor Primary Result Delivers Beck Sweep
Former Alderman J B Beck won the Republican nomination for Chelsea mayor in yesterday's primaries. He captured more than four times the votes of rivals McDavitt Osgood and Young. Democratic nominee is Thomas F Driscoll.
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J. B
Beck
Chelsea
Messrs. McDavitt
Osgood and
Young
Thomas F. Driscoll
False Alarm Sparks Dorchester High School Lecture Disruption
During a nighttime Birds lecture by H. J. Griffin at Dorchester High School Codman Square about 100 people were present when fire wires were tampered with and an alarm was sent from box 2316 on the second floor.
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Dorchester High School
Codman Square
H. J. Griffin
Fire drill causes students to panic at school hall
As gongs and whistles echoed from engines on Washington and Centre streets, boys in the hall nervously peered out windows. When fire apparatus arrived at Talbot avenue, a stampede for the hall door followed before the lecturer stated there was no fire.
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Washington
Centre Streets
Talbot Avenue
Richards Wins Malden Mayoral Nomination in Largely Light Vote
In Malden on November 19 G Louis Richards earned the Republican mayoral nomination unopposed as ward voting was light. Ward 2 produced the largest tally with Charles M Blodgett beating M Sumner Holbrook by two votes and a recount may follow. In Ward 6 council race Joseph T Carr defeated Fred A Rhoades. School committee nominees included Will R Reed Harold L Bond and Benjamin G B Lamont.
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Malden
G. Louis Richards
Charles M. Blodgett
M. Sumner Holbrook
Joseph T. Carr
Fred A. Rhoades
Will R. Reed
Harold L. Bond
Benjamin G. B. Lamont
Porter Wins Republican Mayor Primary in Lynn Vote
Former State Senator Thomas F. Porter tops five candidates in a hot Lynn Republican mayoral primary winning by 1269 votes over Charles W. Gay. More than 6000 Republicans voted while Leforest F. Shorey was the Socialist nominee.
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Lynn
Thomas F. Porter
Porter
Charles W. Gay
Henry R. Jacobs
Martin L. Coll
John W. Tapper
Frank R. Austin
Leforrest F. Shorey
Newton Primary Nomination Sees Hutchinson Nominated
George Hutchinson was nominated for mayor by Newton Republicans in the primaries held today. The Democrats had no official candidate, but Thomas Proctor was written in on their ballots.
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Newton Newton
George Hutchinson
Newton
Thomas Proctor
Marvelous Telescope Arrives For Boston Santa Wonderland
The first sections of a huge telescope arrive at Henry Siegel Co in Boston to delight children. Built in Santa Claus land, it shows toys and Santa’s palace through magical lenses to those who have been good. The device will be set up soon and Santa will visit to open the Wonderland for Boston’s youngsters.
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Henry Siegel Co
Washington and
Essex Streets
Make Believe
Santa Claus
Boston
Santa
Hallion Contract Allegations Unfold at Finance Hearing
Hearings revealed William J. Hallion secured city work contracts worth thousands of dollars. Handwriting expert Charles French testified that the signatures and writings on letters endorsements checks and receipts appeared to be by Senator Frank J. Linehan.
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William J. Hallion
Finance Commission
Charles French
Frank J. Linehan
Hallion
French
Linehan
John B. Martin
Penal Institutions
Deer Island
State National Bank
Peculiar Handwriting Claims at Sullivan Square Hearing
Testimony centers on a 1905 assignment paying Hallion $350 for reconstructing the basin at Sullivan Square Charlestown amid handwriting doubts. Proceedings include experts, promises to produce a rival handwriting witness, and statements from Senator Linehan and attorney Feeney.
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Mr. Trench
Hallion
Frank J. Linehan
Sullivan Square
Charlestown
Mr. French
Michael J. Sughrue
French
Feeney
Linehan
Commission
Tremont
Hallion Identity Questioned Amid Linehan Handwriting Review
The inquiry questions whether William J Hallion exists or is a Linehan front. Constables searched for Hallion without success while Senator Linehan testified he has not seen Hallion in four months and votes from his Boston home. An expert testified many Hallion writings and check indorsements appear to be Linehan's handwriting and signatures on city contracts totaling 8796 dollars.
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Boston
Coulthurst
Finance Commission
Department of Sealer of Weights and Measures
Linehan
Frank J. Conroy
Feeney
Post
Senator Linehan
William J. Hallion
Hallion
South
Matthews
Thomas J. Hind
Mr. Linehan
South Boston Couple Secretly Wed
Miss Marie Frances Locke and Mr. John Sennett of South Boston wed Sunday evening in Arlington. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Leo J. Knapp, Locke's guardian. Locke worked as a forelady at MacDonald's book bindery. Sennett worked for New England Iron Construction Company in Cambridge.
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Marie Frances Locke
John Sennett
South Boston
Arlington
Leo J. Knapp
Miss Locke
Locke
MacDonald
Summer Street
Sennett
New England Iron Construction Company
Cambridge
Ex Senator McConnell Indicted in Oil Bribery Case
Findlay Ohio reports grand jury returned an indictment against former Senator Thomas McConnell for bribery in connection with the Standard Oil trial last June. Byron Williamson was indicted months earlier for a similar offense.
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Findlay
Thomas McConnell
Standard Oil
Byron Williamson
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Eggleston
Kirst
James H. Doyle
John J. Leahy
Michael W. Norris
Board of Health
James F. Nolan
Michael Mitchell
the Mayor’s Paper
Republic
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
New England Gas & Coke Company
Boston & Albany Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Moran
Spain
Grimmons
O’neil
Butterworth
Carters
Wittle
Framle
Radway
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