Complex early 20th century political clash in New York and Massachusetts
The passage depicts a heated political scene with rival bosses and calls to reform. It cites Platt backed Republican power, Reed of Maine as a boss candidate, and Mr Faxon, alongside a Massachusetts critique of state government. It questions legislative corruption, lobbyists’ influence, and the need for accountability in governance.
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New York
Platt
Thomas %. Reed
Maine
United States
Faxon
Russell
Democratic Party
George Fred Williams
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
McEttrick
Quincy
A.P. A
A. P
Dolan Nominated for Aldermen by Workingmen League
At St An drews Hall the Workingmen's Political League unanimously nominated James P Dolan for the Board of Aldermen and Harry Lloyd for the school committee. Dolan, last year’s candidate with over 10 000 votes, is expected to gain votes this year. The campaign features ward visits, meetings in ward rooms halls and factories, and open air rallies. The group aims to avoid antagonizing parties and labor voters while urging ballots for Poland and Lloyd. Nomination papers will be prepared today and circulated among labor organizations to secure sufficient names.
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Workingmen’s Poitical’ League
St. Andrew’s Hall
James P. Dolan
Harry Lloyd
Dolan
New York
League
Poland
Lloyd
Cambridge
Cambridge Street
Joseph
A. Dennison
Middlesex
Dennison
Daniel S. Wilson
Frederick W. Dallinger
P. A
Senator Hoar
Bishop Lawrence
Charles Eliot Norton
Brady
Morse
Dunn
Albert E. Lynch
J. J. Donovan
Natick Democratic Rally Draws Crowds with Parade
Natick saw a large turnout for a Democratic rally on October 3 with a reception at the Wilson House followed by a street parade led by the Natick Cadet Band and pyrotechnics to Concert Hall. Speaker Fred J. Lucey analyzed the Republican platform as contradictory and evasive.
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Natick
Wilson House
Fred J. Lucey
Josiah Quincy
William J
Testimony on Fowler home affair prompts jury hearing
Annie Wren and Augusta Peterson testified about sightings of Mrs Fowler and Spielvogel at the Fowler residence in Cambridge and Brussels. Witnesses described late night visits, kissing sounds, and Mrs Fowler's alleged behavior as the trial continues with further cross examinations and related statements.
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Norfolk
Fowler Equity
Mra
Fowler
Mansfield
Beatrice
Brussels
Belgium
Bessie
Europe
Annie Wren
Somerville
Fowlers
Cambridge
Spielvogel
Mrs. Fowler
Bessie Fowler
Tremont Street
Boston
Miss Bessie
Captain Fowler
Brookline
Augusta Peterson
Portland
The
Mr. Fowler
Julia Walker
Selwyn
Bessie G. Fowler Daugher
H- Bellant
Nd Libellee
Badger
River Street
Chestnut Street
Hich
Doliver
Babcock Street
Mr. Mansfield
Mrs. Kelly
George D. Saville
The Secret of Good Looks Disclosed in an Ad
A long promotional piece extols Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as curing facial blemishes and dyspepsia. A Philadelphia woman's letter touts its benefits, claiming restored complexion, strength, and sleep. The advertisement urges free consultation with Dr. Greene in Boston and argues external cosmetics are unnecessary and sometimes dangerous.
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Alice Hopkins
South Tenth
Philadelphia
Dr. Greene
Nervara
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Democratic Rally in Town Hall Draws Large Crowd
The Democratic rally in Town Hall tonight drew about 1700 attendees, including 400 women. Thomas F. Larkin presided as candidate for the Legislature from Worcester's thirteenth district. George Fred Williams spoke first and faced strong applause on every A P A reference. Hon John W Corcoran received a hearty welcome and discussed district issues.
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Clinton
Town Hall
Thomas F. Larkin
Worcester
George Fred Williams
John W. Corcoran
Campaign Dispute Over Proscriptive Purpose in Public Schools
A political exchange accuses an opponent of supporting a proscriptive aim to oust Catholic teachers and school committeemen. The speaker criticizes evasive tactics, claims leadership alignment with a governing body, and shifts to national finance topics while stressing focus on state questions and banking debate.
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Parti
Williams and Dennison Campaign Rallies Across Boston
The Hon George Fred Williams will speak in three rallies in Lyceum Hall East Boston Roughan Hall Charlestown and Independence Hall Ward 8. Ex Governor Russell appears in Cambridge for Dennison in Odd Fellows Hall North Avenue with Gargan and Farley. Williams continues with noonday rally at Faneuil Hall and evening talks at Dudley Street Opera House and Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain.
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George Fred Williams
Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Independence Hall
Ward 8
Russell
Cambridge
Joseph A. Dennison
Odd Fellows
North Avenue
Thomas J. Gargan
Philip J. Farley
Dennison
Williams
South Boston
Faneuil Hall
Dudley Street Opera House
Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
How Mr. Gorman Stands Letter to Post for Publication
James P. Gorman protests being listed on an aldermanic ticket in Ward 17 without consent. He backs Josiah Quincy for Mayor and Dever and Barry for alderman and asks Democratic City Committee to withdraw his name.
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Boston
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
John W. O'Meary
Josiah Quincy
John F. Dever
David F. Barry
David F. Barry For the Board of Aldermen
James P. Gorman
Democratic Committees
Mahoney Favored For Alderman By Unpledged Delegates
Democratic convention delegates reported as unpledged favor John J. Mahoney for Alderman. American Wringer Co at 13 and 1 Broadway advertises wringers mangles and carpet sweepers with repair services and mail responses.
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