Facts vs Criticism Defends Somerville Mayor in 1906
Republican committee releases a detailed rebuttal to Abraham A. Elston asserting Mayor Grimmons faced no major scandals and outlining actions in finances, school systems, grade crossings, and public works. It notes debt reduction, municipal purchases, and inspectorate reports while emphasizing legislative limits on some powers.
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Abraham A. Elston
Democratic Party
United Citizens’ Party
Somerville Journal
Republican City Committee
Grimmons
Board of Aldermen
Boulevard
Civil Service
Somerville
Independent Candidate Withdraws Amid Ballot Confusion
Daniel Whelton withdrew his papers for the independent bid, avoiding any filing for the board. The move follows disputes over his identity with Alderman Daniel A. Whelton who faced no opposition in wards 6 and 8. Officials warned last night they would certify papers only up to Monday at 6 PM.
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Daniel Whelton
Daniel A. Whelton
Martin Lomasney
Alderman Whelton
Whelton
Francis J. Horgan
Horgan
Style and Comfort with Emerson Quality Shoes
Local ad touts Emerson footwear emphasizing style and comfort. Stores listed include Wash St at Water Court and Nanover, plus 185 Summer Street and Dewey Square locations.
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Emerson
Wash
St., Cor
Court
Cor
Nanover
Feeney Not Like Quincy Declines Opposition
Massachusetts Democratic leader John P. Feeney says he will not oppose re election as state committee chairman and will not back any rival. He emphasizes duty to election machinery and notes Moran allies would continue party control. In Medford, Edith Downs and Charles Robinson quietly wed at 21, prompting congratulations from family and friends.
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George Fred Williams
Democratic State Committee
John P. Feeney
Feeney
Hearst
Massachusetts
Williams
Bryan
Quincy
State Committee
Living Party
Committee For Organization
Moran and Feeney
Boston
Charles C. Robinson
Eliza Robinson
Newbern Avenue
Providence
Downs
Ellis Nominated by Public School Association
The Public School Association unanimously endorsed David A. Ellis for re election to the School Board. The group has circulated nomination papers and expects to file thousands of names. Secretary J E Fee praised Ellis as author of the merit system for appointments and the teachers pension plan and urged a full term to complete the school reforms.
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Public School Association
David A. Ellis
Ellis
Republican Party
J. E. Fee
Patent remedy promises quick cold cure with laxative bromide
Advertisement claims one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Br. W. Grove's signature appears on each box and price is 25 cents.
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BR. W. Grove
G G A May Not Indorse Last Year s Choice for Board
In political circles it is said the Good Government Association may oppose last year s endorsed Aldermen for failing to live up to its doctrines and due to closeness to the Mayor s office. Last year s indorsed Aldermen were Bangs Bell Cauley Draper Hennessey Kneeland and Louis M Clark. Only Clark missed election.
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Board of Aldermen
Good Government Association
Bangs
Bell
Cauley
Draper
Hennessey
Kneeland
Louis M. Clark
Alderman Bangs
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Industrial School
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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State House
Mass
Joseph A. Moore
Lincoln and Davis
Pope
Highland
Cummings
Proctor
Burns
Glines
Charles E. Burfitt
Hunter
Wellington A. Hardy
Hincksey Bldg
Water St
Washington and Essex
Henry Siegel CO
Kuppenheimer Clothing
House of Kuppenheimer
Siegel
America
Rochester
Kuppenheimer
Cravenette
Medford
Edith W. Downs
W. W. Downs
Bowdoin Square
Edith W. (Downs) Robinson
Essex Street
YI Tinoiva
Shinola Company
N. Y
Shinoda
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Boys
MY Men
W. I. Douglas
Massy
W.L. Douglas Shoe
M St
Washington Street
Hanover St
Sonnerset
Sen Lineelz
Court Street
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