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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
8
Boston Republicans echo calls for a reform mayor as Patrick A. Collins is nominated to lead the city. The speaker criticizes the Hart administration for lavish spending, mounting debt, and department control, urging economy and mayoral leadership over partisan committees.
The text argues the city is $5,899,862 worse off over 22 months, and water works funding masks a nearly $96 million debt increase under current administration. It credits Mayor Hart for a damages settlement but criticizes the transit claim, tax and debt limit rises, and governance issues. It also notes the mayor’s stance on the subway and hints at political change.
The speaker condemns further subway involvement and urges fiscal restraint. He endorses Patrick A. Collins as the ideal mayor, praising his self-made status, oratory, democratic fidelity, and ability to govern Boston with economy and lasting public benefits.
Harvard athlete Thomas Hoey and a star list of politicians and officials were nominated at the Democratic convention. The Hon. Josiah Quincy was named chairman amid applause, with ex-Representative John M. Minton and Robert C. Murray named secretaries as the program proceeded.
Josiah Quincy speaks at the Boston Democratic convention urging support for the party’s mayoral nominee. He champions Democratic governance, contrasts records with the Republicans, notes Quincy’s long service and the city’s progress, and criticizes the opposing candidate’s push for a six year term.
The Republican convention presiding officer admits higher city expenses than the prior administration. Auditor figures show net debt at 49,695,248 despite Mayor Hart and officials claiming reductions, with detailed price rises in street work and contracts under the current regime.
A partisan speech excerpts corruption claims against the mayor and city debt handling. John H. Lee criticizes financial moves, praises Patrick A. Collins, and recounts convention proceedings, nominations, and credentials. The piece mixes verse and prose from the Democratic gathering in Boston.
Crowded courtroom in Dover Maine as state presents witnesses in the Lambert murder trial. Witnesses describe plans of the Allen farm, distance surveys, and findings near the Lambert camp including a revolver, boot marks, and paths pointing toward the Allen farm. Court adjourned at 6 pm.
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