24 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
1
A local slate faces upheaval as Brand and Stone are cut from the council ticket. Five Republicans and four Democrats remain, while McLean and Kane are turned down.
The Municipal League nominates a diverse slate for city council races led by Matthew Hale in Ward 11 and Walter Ballantyne in Ward 17. Votes tallied include John Attridge 89 for Ward 9 and Thomas Kenny 88 for Ward 15 among a field of Republicans and Democrats with varied ward results.
Five Republicans and four Democrats make up the council slate with six lawyers and three businessmen. First eight wards lack representation while Dorchester holds three seats and Ward 17 has two. Hale led the ticket as the committee indorsed him reluctantly, and rain kept leaders away, eroding the slate.
The Citizens Municipal League rejected the Council slate led by Nathan Matthews. Logan McLean of Ward 1 and Daniel Fi Kane, allied with President James Donovan of the Democratic city committee, supported Storrow. The overturn leaves the first eight wards unrepresented while Ward 20, Dorchester, and Ward 17 gain extra candidates.
A startling occurrence unfolds with little warning and defies expectations. Details are sparse but the incident prompts immediate attention from local observers and authorities.
A league meeting to finalize the slate for city elections drew under 110 attendees due to rain. The Matthews Storrow alliance fractured as supporters split over council candidates with nominations for Moses Lourie and Mark Stone replacing Hebrew representation.
Thirty bakers at McKenzie and Connors 88 Decatur Street Charlestown faced a rapid blaze from an overheated oven. The two story wooden building was soon engulfed with smoke and flames. Two or three workers were slightly overcome. Police and firemen warned nearby residents. Estimated damage about 10000 dollars.
Commissioner O'Meara issued a general order affecting the department with two new captains two new lieutenants and three sergeants promotions. A lieutenant a sergeant and two patrolmen were transferred and Lieutenant Timothy J Murphy retired. Actions took effect at roll call this evening and the retirement last night.
The promotions include Inspector John R. McGarr to captain and assigned to headquarters. Inspector Ainsley C. Armstrong also to captain and assigned to headquarters. Sergeant William J. Sheehan of Division 10 promoted to lieutenant and assigned to headquarters. Sergeant Thomas F. Goode Jr. of Division 16 promoted to lieutenant and remains in the same division. Patrolman John W. Pyne promoted to sergeant and assigned to headquarters. Patrolman Martin F King of Division 2 promoted to sergeant and assigned to Division 4. Patrolman Michael J Sullivan of Division 4 promoted to sergeant and assigned to Division 10. Continued on Page 6-Second Column.
Harvard golf champion James Freeman Curtis of Boston has been drafted to Washington to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury with direction over reforms in the customs service. Curtis captained the Harvard golf team and was an intercollegiate prize winner.
Announcement notes that Mr. Curtis remains under consideration by President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh. The brief item indicates ongoing deliberations regarding his appointment or role.
James Freeman Curtis of Boston was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury after today's Cabinet meeting. He is expected to arrive in Washington on Monday to begin work and resume golf practice.
Hattie Le Blanc told Waltham police she did not shoot Clarence Glover and believes he killed himself after an appointment at the laundry on Saturday night. She described fleeing from the scene, hiding under a bed, and remaining there without food, as police question her amid a large public stir.
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