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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
14
Josiah Quincy named temporary chair and John R. Thayer permanent chair as Bartlett and Whitney poised to head the ticket at the Democratic State convention in Faneuil Hall. Delegates and leaders fill Revere House with preparations and loyal talk amid harmony and anticipation.
The platform to be adopted by the Democratic convention demands tariff revision and placing raw materials on the free list. It includes a reciprocity plank aligned with the Chamber of Commerce committee, favoring free hides coal iron ore lumber and wood pulp. It also seeks stronger state over national insurance supervision, urges municipal ownership, endorses Governor Douglas, and commends Roosevelt for peacemaking with Russia and Japan.
Ex Mayor McNamee of Cambridge declares he will run for Governor at the convention tonight. He appears to lack backing from recognized leaders as Joseph F. O Connell of Ward 20 withdraws his nominating speech and Bartlett remains a Dorchester neighbor.
In Boston at the Revere House the Democratic crowd gathers year after year with Patrick Sheeley among the veterans. Reuben Rush, in a new black sombrero like Bryan in 1896, and Congressman Kelcher remark on hats. Jerry Watson unveils a long municipal ownership resolution. John H. H. McNamee opposes Bartlett for nomination, while Edward J. Donovan enters a round‑table gathering with John F. Fitzgerald and Joseph J. Corbett.
After a three hours session the committee on resolutions of the Democratic State committee drafted a platform to be presented to the convention at Faneuil Hall. It includes a strong reciprocity plank and conservative proposals.
A party platform committee debated municipal ownership and reciprocity planks. The Boston Municipal League and Jerry Watson proposals were rejected in favor of a compromise municipal ownership plank. A strong reciprocity resolution was adopted alongside other planks carried from the previous Democratic convention.
Brooklyn father William Merritt testifies four sons aged nine six four and three thrived on Lactated Food saying the first child survived a doctor’s report and praising the baby food as safe and effective. He invites examination by leading doctors to confirm its value.
Selection of Henry M. Whitney for Lieutenant Governor by the Democrats at the Revere House last night signals a strong bid against Eben S. Draper. Whitney, a reciprocity advocate and manufacturer, was welcomed by delegates who expect the plank to draw Republican supporters to the Democratic ticket.
The Democratic State committee met with little drama as no strong contest for nominations surfaced. Daniel H Toomey of Springfield protested second district committees but his motion failed 25 to 9. Resolutions mourning Mayor Patrick A Collins of Boston were adopted, praising his service and memory.
In Hudson the town caucus on Sept 27 faces a mandamus filing as attorney Charles P. Tucker argues chair Mahoney and secretary Clark refused to issue credentials for delegates and candidates. A hearing will decide if Democratic representatives may attend today’s convention and who qualifies.
General Bartlett voices pride in running with Henry M. Whitney and urges unity of the Democratic delegates after convening deliberations. He lauds Whitney as a powerful, honest reformer who will push progressive, practical legislation for New England. A portrait of Charles W. Bernett is referenced on page 16.
Henry M. Whitney, president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce and New England Gas and Coke Company, longtime financier and manufacturer, shaped Boston transit by consolidating street railways. He organized the Dominion Coal Company and Newfoundland Lumber Company, and led Metropolitan Steamship ownership. Brother of the late William C. Whitney of New York.
In interviews with party figures, McNary Gaston Kelcher Frothingham Gallivan Fitzgerald Donovan and Boley praise Bartlett and Whitney as excellent great candidates and a winning team.
Charles W. Bartlett and his running mate draw praise as strong stump speakers. The party plans to keep Lieutenant-Governor Guild and Draper busy during the campaign.
Grocery ad outlines deals on chicken fancy broilers at 20 cents per pound and beef roasts at 106 per pound. Free celery or 5 pounds of hard squash with every 5 pounds of cut, plus cabbage with 5 pounds. Also lists sugar cured bacon pork sausage corned beef lamb lamb and German frankfurts in bulk quantities with various per pound rates.
The Children's Editor writes to Art Club members praising membership badges and inviting many drawings. He urges high quality subjects and drawing, asks members to watch the Sunday Post, and closes with a friendly sign off from L. Cc.
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