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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1901

Page

4

Harmony Dinner Crowds Unify Massachusetts Democrats

The Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts, reborn as the Democratic Club of Massachusetts, hosted a harmony dinner at the United States Hotel in Boston with over 200 attendees from both wings of the party. Speakers including Josiah Quincy and William S. McNary urged unity, reorganization, and mobilization for the upcoming Massachusetts campaign, praising Russell-era gains and opposing imperialism and entrenched interests.

Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts William E. Russell Democratic Club of United States Bryanites Gold Bugs James E. ‘McConnell Fitchburg John W. Corcoran Clinton McConnell William S. McNary Democratic State Committee John W. Coughlin Fall River Josiah Quincy Patrick A. Collins Charles S. Hamlin James Donovan Democratic City Committee John Howard Francis A. Campbell Thomas J. Kenny Daniel J. Harkins Boston School Board John A. Kelcher Robert Burnett Southboro Robert Treat Paine, Jr Richard Olney William A. Gaston Russell Quincy Mr. Quincy Democratic Party Republican Party Robert Treat Paine Boston Paine Charles 8. Hamlin Hamlin Peetee Semocratic

Democratic State Convention Opens in Boston Peaceful Platform Pact Reached

Delegates from across Massachusetts gather at the Boston Theatre as the Democratic State convention begins. George Fred Williams and George E. McNeill dominate scene while Williams and Quincy settle the platform and pledge harmony. Bradford supporters push for their candidate William H. Baker amid room clashes. resolutions committee finalizes wording to endorse essential planks of prior national conventions.

Boston John E. Russell United States Willams Quincy Democratic City Committee Democratic Club Russell Victory George Fred Williams State Committee Bradford George E. McNeill Gaston Hamlin McNary London Rowe Bradfordites William H. Baker State House Boston Board of Police Committee On Baker Mr. Williams Mr. Baker Resolutions Committee Williams Charles S. Hamlin John W. Coughlin Willam H. Baker Newton William P. Hayes Sprinth Wilmore B. Fourfield Zinges Hayes W. A. Davenport Collins John A. Kelcher

Watson's Ward 18 caucus results cited by James A. Watson

Watson releases a statement detailing Ward 18 caucus tallies from September 2. He notes the State delegation vote 782 to 670 against his Watson ticket and the Councillor delegation 732 to 670, with limited votes for his House bid. He asserts his faction remains a factor and urges support for Alderman James H. Doye.

James A. Watson Election Commissioners’ Office Timilty-O'Toole James H. Doyie

Nominations Late in Fifth Councillor District

Muddled report lists Republican candidates including L Robinson of Gloucester and Wouth Fissex, with Lawrence Archite James Pearce and Henry G. Greene of Fitchburg among the contestants for representative districts.

Peabody Davisd L. Robinson Gloucester Wouth Fissex Lawrence—Architge Piel Pourg James Pearce Denry G. Greene Fitchburs

Committees Named by State Democratic Party

The Democratic State committee selected convention committees for resolutions and credentials by district and state central, naming numerous individuals from Boston, Fall River, Lawrence, and other cities. Additional posts include permanent organization and the balance of state ticket with multiple districts represented.

Democratic State Committee Henry T. Schaefer Winchester John C. Crosby Pittsfield John W. Coughlin Fall River A. C. Drinkwater Braintree John P. Sweeney Lawrence Samuel Roads Marblehead Godfrey Morse Boston Torrey E. Wardner A. B. Bruce William 8. McNary Joseph J. Corbett Osborne Howes, Jr Brookline John B. Martin George P. Cook Milford Henry F. Naphen John R. Thayer Worcester Joseph A. Conry Samuel O. Lamb Greenfield Thomas J. Kenefick Palmer Philip O'Connell John W. Corcoran Clinton John P. Sparks Lowell John J. Flaherty William P. Connery Lynn William Henry Wigan Somerville Onry S. Fitzgerald Malachi L. Jennings Henry P.nawn William H. Baker Newton John W. Cummings Pritchard P. Coughlin Taunton Cha Lynde Layden John C. Anthony Springforch James F. Ryan Eee Cae Charlies Dennis H. Purrell Chelsea James W. Kenny William J. McClellan Dantel F. O'Connor James H. Doyle Arthur W. Clark Dedham John F. Moran John H. Drum Harwich John H. Mack North Adams John W. Glynn Springfield James H. Mellen William H. Holbrook South Framingham Frank T. Morrisey Mas W. Brophy Gloucester Edmund §. Higgins John H. Pence Cambridge John A. Kelcher William Kelis M. M. Cunniff James M. Folan Norwood John A. Connelly Edward F. Maher Barnstable Edward E. Olds John B. O'Donnell Northampton John O’gars Spencer Warren Bird Natick James F. Leonard James F. Dean Salem Daniel Clifford Revere L. G. Reade Woburn Simon J. Novan Winthrop Quincy A. Lothrop Edwin Sheefe James A. Halloran Charles D. Luce New Years George A. Sweeney Attlero William Agent James O'Keefe John Love Webster Herbert H. Lyons Fitchburg C. A. R. Dimon James F. Kearence Newburyport George W. Killoran Jeremiah J. Sullivan Charles 8. Sullivan Harrison H. Keith Quincy Francia X. McCarthy John G. Warren Wellesley Peter McManus Edward Gilmore Brockton

Elkes Wins After Walthour Puncture Halts 25-Mile Race

In Providence Elkes leads early as Walthour suffers a puncture at the eighth mile. Rain stops the event in mile fourteen with Elkes declared winner. Mettling wins the one mile handicap, Carni the ten mile open, and Potter the consolation. Sulkins fractures a collar bone in the last lap.

Providence R. I Elkes Walthour Colosseum I. B. Mettling Boston R. A. Carni Everett Mass W.J. Potter Sam Sulkins

Skinner Named In Newton Senate Nomination

Newton oct 2 Republican senatorial convention for the first Middlesex district met at Temple Hall Newtonville nominating Henry H Skinner of Watertown on the first ballot with 31 votes. incumbent Colonel William Nutt Natick received 26. Skinner carried Watertown Weston and eight of Newton’s 25 votes.

Newton Middlesex Temple Hall Newtonville Henry H. Skinner Watertown Skinner William Nutt Natick Nutt Secon Weston

Wennerberg Memorial Services Held by Swedish Groups

The Swedish Glee Club and Swedish Singing Society Harmoni, directed by Dr. Richard Hagner, gathered over 2000 Swedes at Berkeley Temple to honor Gunnar Wennerberg the late author and composer. Noted performers Marie Sundberg and Jacob Hanson received applause while Hjalmar Nilsson and Gustaf Zundelius led the event. All music was by Wennerberg.

Glee Club Harmoni Richard Hagner Massachusetts Avenue Berkeley Temple Gunnar Wennerberg Hogner Migs Marie Sundberg Jacob Hanson Messrs Hjalmar Nilsson Worcester Gustaf Zundelius 1Undelius An Wen Sn

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Stephen M. Walsh John F. Fitegerald James E. McConnell Henry B. Lovering Chas Aehley Charles Sumner Hamlin P. B. Hancock W. WW. Baker John O'Hearne D. F. Buckley Gamaliel Bradford Albert H. Wroughton Bion Thomas J. Gargan P. J. O'Connell P. J. Kennedy Wm, Ll Douglas South Africa Prcolera Stone Napoleon Russia January Bryan England Popes Irlen Cromwell Indiana Ohio New Have Poushl Harma Jost R .Quincy R the Saints Sikisai Beacon Hill State House G. W. Allen Prescott I. Hall Charles Haiml John W. Corcora Joseph Lee Charles B. Stir T. ©. Thacher Willard B. Avery John H. Morigan Frederick D. Rug R Codman John A. Waldo Nat Robinson Horace BD Clay John Crowley Gardner Perry Richard C. Md Benjamin W T. B. Cotter Samuel O. Sam Richard F. Keo Francis Burke Frank Murphy Charles H. Shriver Charles H. Cole John H. Flaherty P. H. Gunning J. F. Waters John W. Skelly William J. Smith William F. McCle Franklin Bawards Leone Eyres Wm. M. Stuckbridy John F. Dervin, Jr Robert M. Murnett Patrice M. Ke A. Jd. Daly Ernest C. Marshall Henry B. Little Charles V. Dasey M. M. Merritt A J. Lee Mr. Beard F H. Moo W. A. Palvey N. J. Mountain J. R. Carey Sine Donovan B. Childs Fetr P. A. Collins T. J. Gargan Rosby James B.mcconnell J. A Finn Patrick Conlon John A. Sullivan Chickering Democrats Corcoram Joseph H. O'Neil Joseph J. Comp Hon Alex. B. Bruce Henry F. _Naphen Boo James Dopovas Joseph Chalifoux A. A. Putnam Uxbridge MR. Watson Luskins Hart Wennerberg Memorial Services
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