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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
9
Whitney receives warm reception from old neighbors in Greenfield and Conway as he campaigns for Lieutenant Governor. He advocates tariff revision to ease trade with Canada and to strengthen New England manufacturing, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket in November.
Ward 7 representative M'Dermott distributes three thousand voter cards. The action aims to inform constituents and boost participation in upcoming local matters. No dates or locations specified in the readable text.
Acting Mayor Daniel A. Whelton issues a circular to all department heads warning that no bill may exceed absolute demand and that supplies must meet real needs. He confirms strict scrutiny of audits and bills, signaling firm control and accountability in city spending.
Representative James F. McDermott of Ward 7 mailed three thousand postal cards urging district voters to register before the final deadline this Wednesday at 10 pm. President W. T. A. Fitzgerald, McDermott’s lieutenant, expects unusually heavy Ward 7 registration due to these efforts.
Lieutenant Governor Guild and Institute of Technology President Henry S Pritchett attended the Boston Young Men's Congress annual dinner at Quincy House. Samuel J Elder and Bursar Rand were also guests. The group will hold a debate tonight in Ballou Hall at 30 West Street, with public invitation.
City Clerk Edward J. Donovan announces his candidacy for mayor. Born in Boston in 1864, he served in the Legislature and Senate, held city clerk since 1900, and moved to a new home on Harvard avenue, Brighton. He lists four children, a long public career, and multiple civic memberships.
General Charles W. Bartlett the Democratic nominee for governor and Congressman John A. Sullivan appear at the Dudley Street Opera House in Roxbury this evening. It marks Sullivan first platform appearance since returning from abroad.
John B. Moran launches his bid for Suffolk County district attorney at Lyceum Hall East Boston at 8 o clock tonight He declares his candidacy with or without a party label and vows a stiff fight to the finish.
Micajeh Cham ness, an elderly inmate at the county jail, has not eaten for eight days. He believes he already consumed his share of the world's provisions and must not eat again. Jail officials have tried to force nourishment but have had no success.
On the eve of his wedding Walter D. Rifenberg about 25 was arrested at 34 Lebanon Street by Melrose police as a deserter from the U S Marine Corps. He was taken to the police station and later transferred to the Charlestown navy yard.
Miss Blanch Lauriat daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Lauriat of Brookline married Benjamin Clem ent Lancy at the Second Church Copley square last evening The Rev Thomas Van Ness officiated Miss Virginia Battle of New York attended the bride and Prof B J MacWatters of Boston University attended the groom
Mrs. Davis won a women’s handicap bogey match at Allston Golf Club with a 6 up victory. Miss Mary Dutton was the only scratch player and finished 2 up in a game noted for remarkable golf. Other results list Mrs Converse Mrs Mullen Mrs Jones Miss Walker and Miss Phinney with varying margins.
Colonel Gaston, a key Democratic figure and executive committee member, told a Post reporter he would retire from politics after supporting Bartlett and Whitney this year. He cited his four years of service to the party and his intent to return to business, noting the Democratic ticket has gained votes since Williams’ gubernatorial candidacy.
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