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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1898

Page

5

Democratic Rally in Haverhill Honors A B Bruce and War Critique

In Haverhill, October 19, a Democratic rally at City Hall drew crowds despite rain. Candidates A B Bruce and E J Slattery spoke, with Moody Boynton for Congress attending. Bruce criticized the war management, urging support for the ticket. Slattery attacked Secretary Alger and praised unity, while Boynton focused on the silver issue and challenged a debate with Moody.

Haverhill A. B. Bruce E. J. Slattery E. Moody Boynton Congress Chase Mayor Chase Bruce Noa Democratic Party Commonwealth Republian Spain Alger Moody Boynton Slattery Wocott Faneuil Hall Knox Secretary Long War Department Navy Department Moody

Milestone Chicago Jubilee Welcomes President and Leaders

A large presidential pageant in Chicago features General Miles General Shafter and numerous governors and dignitaries amid parades veterans banners and a新闻 club audience. President McKinley delivers a unifying speech praising duty patriotism and peaceful progress while Adlai Stevenson and other leaders respond to the peace era toast.

Smith Miles Shafter Duffield Corbin Samuel E. Morse Mount Indiana Master Baltimore Maybury Detroit Rose Milwaukee George Brown Samuel Gompers Emory Speer Meikeljohn Liberty E. Holden Adlai E. Stevenson Booker T. Washington William R. Harper O’mccalla General Miles General Shafter Governor Mount Scofield McCalla Gen Tanner Harrison Truax Jubilee Committee Grand Army Clanna Gael Guards Chicago Fourth Regiment Infantry Fort Sheridan Fitzsimmons Illinois National Guard Illinois Seventh Infantry Revell Union League Club Captain McWilliams

Tenth District Convention Resumes as Bohman Halil Leads Nomination

The tenth Suffolk Democratic congressional convention resumes after a late night of balloting with Bohman Halil leading on a long series of ballots. Delegates crowded the American House as ballots from Ward groups and wards including Ward 13 Ward 18 Ward 19 and Ward 25 shape a tight contest for the governor council seat amid rivalries and party loyalty.

Suffolk JT. J. Kenney Sullivan Ward 19 Peek Campbell Ieee Outhy

Boston Registration Totals Rise Despite Rain

At 10 p.m. the city of Boston recorded 97 000 registered voters not counting outside booths. An estimated 400 names were added yesterday, likely pushing this year’s total above last year’s by about 1992. Closing hours were quiet due to rain. Ward by ward figures followed.

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Man at Castle Square Hotel Allegedly Attempts Suicide

A man registered as H. G. Hudson of Quincy Massachusetts was heard groaning near his door at about 11 last night. He was taken to City Hospital with suspected self harm after swallowing poison. A pawn ticket marked F. E. ons 256 Cottage Street was found in his pocket. doctors report he is not in danger.

Castle Square Hotel H. G. Hudson Quincy Mass City Hospital F. E. Ons Cottage Street

Quirk Edges McNamara In Roxbury Council Race

Senator Charles I. Quirk of Roxbury won the councillor contest over ex-Representative Jeremiah J. McNamara of South Boston by a close margin. The result follows the Post’s predictions tied to the Quincy House slate. Contested credentials and party tensions surfaced during the convention as ballot commissioners prepared to review disputed Ward 11 and Ward 2 credentials.

Charles I. Quirk Roxbury Jeremiah J. McNamara South Boston Post Quincy House Ward 11 Ward 2 McNamara Quirk

Ward 11 votes reshape city election as McNamara fights on

McNamara vows to contest results after Ward 11 ballots would have shifted 93 for Quirk and 9 for McNamara if uncounted. He blames Mayor Quincy for the defeat and accuses Ward 11 of voting solidly for Quirk. Delegates fight persists. Fay of Ward 19 helps Quirk while McNamara targets Ward 18 gains.

City delegates questioned after convention attendance dispute

A local official said delegates would not enter the convention but later reports claim two did not attend or entered illegally. The mayor will be asked for an explanation and the issue may go before ballot commissioners. A district committee was elected including Conry, Fitzgerald, Quinn Jr, King, Hayes, Montague, Coolidge, and others from wards 1 through 18. The convention then adjourned.

Ward 18 O'Toole Sullivan Richard J. Hayes Ward 19 Michael J. Sullivan Ward 14 P. J. Kennedy F. J. Horgan Kennedy Ward 2 Ward 1 Gallivan Shea Hogan Hunt Rogar Falvey East Cambridge Charlestown Tague Henry M. Whitney Joseph A. Conry John F. Fitzgerald John Quinn, Jr David T. King Hugh Montague F. L. Coolidge James F. Quinn James A. Gallivan William P. Hickey William Kells, Jr John P. Lonergan F. J. O'Toole James McInerney Thomas J. Young Neddo O’ Mahoney Christopher F. O’brien Douglass John H. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan William J. Donovan Ward 8 Massachusetts Donovan State House Man Rourke Borofsky Mr. Donovan Rourke Stat Christopher F. O'Brien John H. Lane J. E. Mahoney

Tague Breaks Deadlock in Suffolk Democratic Senate Nomination

The second Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention ended with Representative Peter F. Tague named on the 211th ballot after five nights of balloting. Delegations persisted for their candidates amid rumors of deals, with East Cambridge’s Shea supporters briefly aiding Tague before final victory at the American House in the early hours.

Suffolk Peter F. Tague Iis Cane Mess Dennigils Rico Coc Des Ces John J John T. Shea Tague Shea Tiogan

Donovan Seethes as Rourke Breaks Word at Suffolk Nomination

William J. Donovan, ex-Alderman, denounces Senator Rourke after securing the third Suffolk Democratic senatorial nomination at the Maverick House East Boston. He claims Lomasney delayed the convention and vows to test the legality of the proceedings as a 4:30 convention pledge faces ambiguity and venue doubt.

Rourke William J. Donovan Suffolk Donovan Maverick House East Boston Lomasney State House

Donovan Nominated To Democratic Ballot In Boston Delegates

Delegates from Wards 2 and 6 held a convention to back William J. Donovan for the party nomination amid ward 8 abstention. John H. Sullivan urged swift action, insisting Donovan’s name appear on the ballot, while Donovan recounted past withdrawals and oaths, and the meeting appointed committeemen before adjourning.

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