Fitzgerald enters mayoral race to revive Boston economy
Former Congressman Fitzgerald formally announces candidacy for Boston mayor promising a vigorous effort to rescue the city from years of declining business conditions. Donovan hosts ward committee meetings with mixed outcomes while ex Senator Gore endorses Donovan.
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Democratic mayoralty candidates speak on business growth
The Democratic mayoralty hopefuls told the Post last evening they would prioritize building up city business interests and industries regardless of party. One candidate added he believes his nomination prospects look strong based on reliable reports.
Election pledge on unity and democracy in city leadership
A candidate pledges to elevate democracy and unite the community if elected mayor. The plan centers on harmonizing competing factions and strengthening city governance rather than separation.
Fitzgerald Announces Mayoral Candidacy for Boston
Ex Congressmember John F Fitzgerald declares his Democratic nomination bid for Boston mayor. He argues the city’s wealth and growth demand strong, honest leadership while noting future fiscal challenges and the high current tax rate. The piece also reports Sunday events near a federal land site causing local complaints.
Sunday observance stir near Naval Hospital grounds
Chelsea residents near the Naval and Marine Hospital grounds express shock at the lack of Sunday observance on government land, raising local concerns among southern city residents.
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Fall River Textile Council Rejects 5 Percent Rise Offer
The Fall River Textile Council representing city cotton mill operatives refused the Manufacturers' Association offer of a 5 percent wage increase and profit sharing. The union had demanded restoration of a 12.4 percent cut that began July 25, 1904. No immediate mill trouble is expected, with further negotiations likely next week.
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Textile Council presses 14 percent wage raise across mills
The Textile Council held a two and a half hour session and unanimously urged a straight wage increase of just over 14 percent. A letter outlining the demand was sent to mill agents, with fears of a breakdown in solidarity among manufacturers. The council aims to restore the old wage rate. the Manufacturers' Association plans the new scale to take effect tomorrow in Fall River print cloth mills and East Taunton Corr cotton mills, with similar actions expected in Central Falls and other New England mills.
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Orchestral Evenings at Clark's Hotel Cafe
In the ladies cafe at Clark's Hotel on the corner of Washington and Avery, orchestral music is featured in the evenings attracting guests.
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Long Best Overcoats Sale At Gray Co Washington
A newspaper blurb notes an overcoat sale with long best coats priced at 7.90 dollars each, offered by Gray Company located at the Washington and Hanover store corner.
Death of John Rose Confirmed in Bay Search
In Providence on Oct 22 the mystery ends as John Rose is confirmed dead after jumping from the coal barge Hamilton Fish on Oct 14. Captain Lanier, who says he acted in self defense, awaits official findings as Rose's body is found in the bay off Pawtuxet.
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Disappearance of Rose on Hamilton Fish Barge
Rose from Capelle Verde vanished from the coal barge Hamilton Fish in Providence River after a quarrel with Captain Robert M. Lanier on Oct 14. The body showed head bruises. autopsy planned. Lanier, arrested for assault, posted 4000 bail as searches continued for Rose who may have drowned or fled.
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Death by own action at South Boston laundry
Goon Lung a Chinese laundry operator at 648 East Eighth street South Boston hanged himself early last night. Co workers Goon Tee and Lee Wah found his body in the cellar after returning home from a visit on Harrison avenue. Dr Gallagher certified death and the medical examiner was notified.
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Maniac Porthier Captured After Dracut Provocation
Escapee from Danvers Asylum Emede Porthier, 48, terrorized Dracut and Lowell, fled 100 miles in 24 hours, and evaded police with a loaded revolver. Officers lured him from his York Street home and, under threat, walked him toward a neighbor’s house before Officer Crawford surged in to pin him and end the siege. He is in the violent ward at Danvers.
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Secret Brookline marriage of Mabelle Ames and Dr. Michael Chirurg
The secret wedding took place last Monday at Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham’s home. Mrs. Abbie S. Ames alleges hypnotic influence and questions Dr. Chirurg’s background while recounting their daughter’s engagement and his rise from a Hanover Street physician to Back Bay society. The bride's $20,000 dowry and the couple’s immediate departure after the ceremony are noted amid family disputes.
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Coats Offered At Low Prices By F. Gray Co
$75 lined overcoats offered at $28 by F. Gray Co. located at Washington and Hanover, highlighting affordable outerwear deals for shoppers.
Fair Forecast For Boston Area Continues
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Monday and Tuesday with light westerly winds.
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Weather Wire Forecast for Eastern York and New England
Eastern yar York and New England fair on Monday and Tuesday with light to fresh southwest winds. Winds along the New England coast mostly light to fresh west or southwest. Middle Atlantic coast sees west to south winds. Monday departures to European ports expect light to fresh west to southwest winds and fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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Three Boys Overcoats Sale Listing
Gray Co announces coats in overnots at $3.00 and $1.90 in a Washington Hanover area sale.
Ten Hurt in Westfield Holyoke Electric Rail Collision
Ten people were slightly injured when an electric car bound for Holyoke jumped a switch and struck a stationary Westfield bound car near Pequo Park. Motorman John Harris of Holyoke was cut and bruised after being thrown from the front platform amid flying glass.
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Rumor of Pius X Ill Denied by His Doctor
Rome reports a rumor that Pope Pius X is ill. Dr Lappont says the statement is inexact and the Pope only has a slight cold. Since January gout attacks, his Holiness has kept good health and today received over 200 persons.
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Monument unveiled for Pope Pius X in Italian village
A monument to Pope Pius X was unveiled at Riese in the Venetian province. Catholics worldwide subscribed, and the pope is shown administering a benediction. The village wore decorations and national flags while walls bore signs praising the pope as the first citizen of the world.
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Fires in Ridgway Town Center Leave $60,000 Loss
Thugs set multiple blazes in Ridgway Pennsylvania late last night. The opera house and two barns burned, with $60,000 loss and $14,000 insured. A horse and vehicles owned by a local baker were destroyed in one barn. Evidence points to arson. Militia was called after reports of break-ins. no arrests reported.
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