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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1904

Page

4

Watson Files Papers as Suffolk Sheriff Candidate

James A. Watson of Ward 18 files papers at about 4 00 pm with Secretary Olin to seek the Suffolk sheriff seat. A dozen supporters guard the papers at the State House amid undercurrent talk on reciprocity while Watson plans a campaign at Dudley Street Opera House tonight.

James A. Watson Suffolk County Fred H. Seavey Olin Jerry State House Foss Watson Dudley

Douglas meets party leaders in Worcester

In Worcester on October 21 a large gathering of Democratic leaders and organizers from across the district except Westboro welcomed Hon. William L. Douglas. The event included a brief introduction, a campaign briefing, a dinner, and a short address by Douglas. Local candidates and officials attended and expressed confidence in success.

Worcester Westboro William L. Douglas Douglas Boston John R. Thayer Bay State John B. Rattigan Congress Daniel F. Rourke F. X. Tetrault Southbridge David F. O'Connell Professor Chamberlain Clark Thayer

Cleveland and Lodge assess Parker and Roosevelt in McClures

Grover Cleveland offers a strong defense of Alton B. Parker, praising his constant devotion to duty and conservative presidential view. Henry Cabot Lodge portrays Theodore Roosevelt as energetic yet reflective, noting his quick grasp, decisive action after thorough thought, and readiness to heed advice.

Grover Cleveland New York McClure Judge Parker Alton B. Parker McClure’s Henry Cabot Lodge President Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt White House

Reed and Guild Joke as Weeks Confusion Triggers Exit

At the Republican State committee HQ in Taunton Senator-to-be Silas D Reed and Lieutenant-Governor Guild exchanged a joking greeting about Weeks. The exchange led to confusion over which Weeks was meant and ended with Colonel Reynolds ordering both men to leave after Reynolds collapsed.

Silas D. Reed Taunton Guild Wellesley W. B. Weeks Mr. Reed John W. Weeks Silas James B. Reynolds Proctor Reynolds

Republican Nomination Papers Distribution Opened Today

At 9 oclock this morning the Republican city committee will issue nomination papers for ward committee city councilmen and Board of Aldermen at 6 Beacon Street Room 710 The filing period opens Thursday Oct 27 at 6 am and ends Saturday Oct 29 at 7 am The notice specifies locations and deadlines for candidates.

Republican City Committee Ward Committee Board of Aldermen Beacon Street

Moran Drops DA Candidacy After Filing Missed

John B. Moran, who had announced a run for district attorney against Oliver Stevens and reserved Faneuil Hall for a Monday rally, did not file nomination papers at the State House yesterday and will not pursue the race.

John B. Moran Oliver Stevens Faneuil Hall State House

Independent nominations filed for legislature across districts

Time expired at 5 PM for independent nomination papers for State and county posts. In Fifth Suffolk district M A Sullivan and Charles H Barker head the ticket as Democratic and Republican independents. in Eighth Suffolk F B Barnes is a Republican independent. in Ninth D H Sullivan is a Democratic citizen. Suffolk County districts list independents in Seventh B J O Connor, Thirteenth W L Newton, Sixteenth P H Higgins, Twenty second John Bleller, Twenty seventh David A Munore. In seventeen districts no Democratic nominees are listed.

Suffolk M. A. Sullivan Charles H. Barker F. B. Barnes D. H. Sullivan Suffolk County B. J. O’connor W.L. Newton P. H. Higgins John Bleller Republican Citizens David A. Munore

Hoke Smith Address at Hartford Attacks Republicans

Ex Secretary Hoke Smith of Georgia spoke in Hartford to a Democratic gathering. He urged that Cleveland receive due honors and defended the gold standard, noting New York speakers supporting Cleveland and Carlisle. He said Republicans try to rob Cleveland of credit and emphasized gold standard loyalty among delegates.

Hartford Conn Interior Cleveland Hoke Smith Georgia Smith New York Grover Cleveland John G. Carlisle Judge Parker St. Louis

Independent candidate backs Sullivan in 21st ward

John A W Silver who had filed as an independent Republican candidate for Congress in the 21st district announced he would not file his papers and will support Hon John A Sullivan on election day.

Sullivan John A. W. Silver Ward 21 Congress Mth John A. Sullivan

Opposition Democratic Ticket in Ward 20

The Parker Club of Ward 20 opposes the regular ward committee amid a long running battle with the Young Men's Democratic Club. Joseph F. O'Connell presiding has decided not to file papers, yet Parker Club plans opposition to the regular ward organization.

Parker Club Ward 20 Tipcart Democracy Young Men’s Democratic Club Joseph F. O'Connell O’connell

Indians at Harvard battle looms after lineup shakeup

Harvard alters its line for today’s game against Carlisle as Squires moves to right tackle and White shifts to center. Parkinson returns to center with Parker and Brill anchoring the line. The Crimson, heavy but crude, faces Carlisle’s speed and strategy with questions about ground conditions and tackling in a tense Soldiers Field clash.

Crimson Soldiers Field Crimson Eleven Squires White Meier Derby Parkinson Parker Milton Academy Brill Exeter Filley Leary Harvard Carlisle Rodgers The Indians McFahen

Boon to Salaried Persons Boosts Note Borrowing Proposals

An advertisement suggests salaried individuals can borrow on their notes without security. It directs readers to Wm. E. Fay & Co at 60 State Street Boston Rooms 714 17 for details on this arrangement.

Wm. E. Fay & Co State St Boston

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