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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
14
Ex mayor Fitzgerald spoke in Brockton's Public Forum and asked Senator Lodge to name any constructive legislation he has attached to his name in 25 years. The Democratic Senate candidate received a cordial reception.
Speech urges Massachusetts voters to review Fitzgerald and Lodge records from the State House, Congress and Boston mayoralty. He claims Lodge opposed constructive reforms and argues safety and industrial hygiene will lower living costs and boost national productivity.
John Fr. Fitzgerald starts a Cape tour today leaving at daybreak for Provincetown. He plans to work up through towns to Plymouth then return to Boston to join Mansfield in rallies at Everett Malden Revere and Melrose. He campaigned vigorously sleeping in his car Friday and Saturday nights to maximize time.
Twenty two top U S businessmen sign an open letter to Charles E Hughes demanding a clear plan on eight hour rail work limits, anti trust reforms, and Mexico policy. Signatories include George F Johnson Edward Filene Isidor Straus H B Endicott Rolla Wells Julian Kokenge and others from Endicott Johnson Macy Ingersoll Filene Crane and related firms.
A letter quotes a Milwaukee speech asserting that Democratic legislative achievements must be wiped away and poses direct questions about repealing a series of laws. It asks whether the federal reserve act underlies credit, the Underwood tariff and income tax, the Federal Trade Commission, the Rural Credits Law, the Child Labor Law, and the Federal Shipping Bill, and requests definite answers on repeal or retention.
Leaders from multiple parties endorse Alvan T. Fuller for Congress in the Ninth District against Robert s. Former Governor David N. Walsh hails Fuller as progressive and independent and cites his business record and integrity as broad appeal. Endorsements from Charles Sumner Bird Matthew Hale Joseph Walker Alexander McGregor and Chester R. Lawrence signal cross party strength.
In Smethport Pennsylvania on October 29 16 year old Vivian Wright accidentally discharged a shotgun while playing at home. The blast struck his brother Morris Wright killing him as the incident reported.
Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor said in Pittsburg that the federation is not supporting a single slate of candidates. He asserted union officials do not seek to steer votes to one candidate or group and that the AFL supports Republican, Democratic and Socialist candidates who advocate legislation to improve wage workers' conditions.
A. T. Hert of Chicago told Republican campaign managers at a New York conference that Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota would swing to the party. W. R. Willcox and Vance C. McCormick commented on the western situation with McCormick saying President Wilson’s campaign had already won.
Former Dorchester resident Miss Alice A Warren aged 22 married Frank E Murphy 31 Newman Street South Boston an officer in the Boston Street Carmen's Union in the rectory of St Margaret Church Dorchester The Rev W A Ryan pastor officiated in the ceremony attended by relatives and close friends
Charles Evans Hughes outlines his campaign governance view as President elect, stressing an executive role, a capable cabinet, firm but courteous foreign policy, protection for American workers, and government supervision of business to ensure industrial peace and prosperity. He contrasts his approach with Mr Wilson and criticizes the current administration for steering toward class conflict and labor hostility.
The Democratic gubernatorial campaign begins a multi day push with noon rallies at Woods munition plant South Boston a Pemberton square gathering East Dedham parade and Star Theatre meeting in Dedham. Speakers including Olney Walsh Ollie James Irvin Cobb and Judge Riley plan statewide tours and group stops covering Worcester Hampshire and Berkshire counties in 12 hours across 40 locales.
Police in Wilmington and Wo burn seek five occupants of a large eight cylinder touring car that side swiped a light car and crashed into a tree. One occupant was a woman and all fled the scene last night.
In an open letter Frederick W. Mansfield the Democratic candidate for Governor calls Governor McCall to publicly define his positions on key campaign issues. Mansfield says he will accept any proposal from McCall that provokes a reply.
In a letter Mansfield proposes three options for Governor McCall: join in a public debate, swap speaking engagements with Mansfield in Republican and Democratic gatherings, or respond with a press open letter. He urges a secret audience exchange until confrontation and requests McCall state his position on nine issues including milk, Adamson bill, eight hour law, Public Service Commission, paper mill shifts, lobby, pure milk bill, veterans’ pension, and the cost of living.
Bethlehem Steel at Sparrows Point in Maryland received a French state railways order for 50,000 tons of rails at 55 dollars per ton, 25 dollars above the U S standard price. Delivery scheduled for next year.
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