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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
8
Edmund D. Codman, former president of the Fitchburg railroad and a leading Boston lawyer, a noted authority on railroad matters, has declared for Governor Walsh. He is prominently connected with major institutions and business circles in Boston.
The author advocates voting for Walsh citing railroad reform as the defining issue. They argue independence and fearlessness are needed, criticize McCall and allies, and support public ownership of railroads as inevitable and preferable to private management due to inequities to the public.
The text argues corruption risk from large railroads and public welfare influence. It endorses Governor Walsh as less beholden to rail interests and notes a preference to re-elect him over his opponent.
At a noon rally in Faneuil Hall Samuel W. McCall accused Governor Walsh of wielding invisible government influence behind his appointments. The packed hall heard McCall say Massachusetts has not had a governor with greater invisible influence and warned that Walsh’s broad patronage risks graft and incompetent officials.
Governor Walsh plans the largest campaign audience tonight in Dorchester at Flynn's corner Geneva avenue Bowdoin street with the Ninth Regiment band. Democratic speakers including Mayor Curley and ex mayor Fitzgerald will appeal to voters. the Bowdoin Club hosts a non political event presided over by Fred J. Sheehan.
In Worcester Mechanics Hall a massive Republican rally draws crowds with a street parade of over 1500. McCall criticizes farmer burdens, promotes milk transport reforms, and denounces Shaw and the Christian Endeavor political misuse. Bird defends Governor Walsh while urging not to politicize the recall charter provision.
The piece argues that Hobson's proposed prohibition would fail by allowing home manufacture for personal use. It details simple home distilling methods, cost estimates, and the likely rise of moonshine if such an amendment passed. It warns that enforcement would falter and liquor would move underground, undermining order and law.
Nathan Matthews, former mayor and first chairman of the Finance Commission, says he will vote no on the recall amendment in a letter to Mayor Curley. He outlines his views on the recall issue.
The Ward 10 Woman Suffrage League hosted its third annual Hallowe'en dance at the Fritz Carlton near Boylston and Hemenway last night. Proceeds aid the Boston Equal Suffrage Association. Mrs. Henry Vannevar Slack led arrangements with Miss Eld win Slack and Reginald Garner assisting. Miss Helen McKay directed the floor. Patronesses included Mrs. Maud Wood Park and Miss Ma bel Caldwell Willard.
Boston University acted as host to the New England College and Secondary Schools Association yesterday afternoon. President Lemuel H. Marlin sits on the association's executive committee as members discussed the topic Higher Education in New England.
Miss Catherine M Dolan longtime Bowdoin School teacher West End resigns to join Attwill in the Attorney General's office She was admitted to Suffolk County bar last September after graduating Portia School of Law She studied law at night while teaching by day
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