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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1899

Page

7

Rally in Ward 17 Ambushes McCarthy Motive Fight

The Vine Street Church drew about 1500 Democrats at Ward 17 to hear Quirk Connolly supporters attack McCarthy. Senator Kelcher denounced McCarthy as a distant, party maneuvered bid and warned of outside influence shaping Ward 17 to defeat local candidates.

Vine Street Ward Quirk-Connolly Walter O'Malley McCarthy Casey Quirk Connolly The Common Council Concillor Quirk Ward Committee Hampshire Street John H. Donovan Frank J. O'Toole

Quirk criticizes Ward 7 opposition and council politics

Councillor Quirk states last year he sought senatorial support but Daly and ex Senator Quinn urged him to run for the Governor's Council to avoid a contest. He says this year Daly and Mrs Quinn head opposing delegations, calling their conduct undemocratic and unmanly. He cites past favors asked by ex Senator Quinn and notes Ward 17 local conditions involving Timothy McCarthy.

Quirk Ward 7 Daly Quinn Governor's Council Kelcher Enate Governor’s Council Mr. Daly Mrs. Quinn Mr. Quinn Timothy McCarthy R,heliher

Brennan and Connally Seek Ward 17 Senate Delegation Backing

A Ward 17 race feature as Patrick K Brennan appeals for fair play against McCarthy and Norton while supporting the state delegation led by Connally for the Senate and the councillor slate. The letter frames McCarthy as an effort to embarrass Brennan’s governor’s council bid and urges indorsements for Brennan, Connally, Faulkner, and himself.

Mooney Strong Candidate in Ward 19 for Legislature

Ex Alderman William L. Mooney, emerging from a long illness, runs in Ward 19 for the Legislature. He served in 1891 and 1892, was active on roll calls, and advocated reform such as abolishing grade crossings in Roxbury. Boston notes his past contributions to the Providence division’s traffic infrastructure.

William L. Mooney Boston Ward 19 Mooney Roxbury

Mooney’s long service in Boston politics noted

The article chronicles Mr Mooney’s battles in the 1890s over street railway reporting and accident transparency, his push for ward improvements, pay raises for city laborers, and creation of playgrounds and fire safety measures. It lists affiliations with fraternal and Catholic organizations and notes his fire insurance work from Court Street and Conant Street offices.

N. Y N. H H. R.R West End Street Railway Mooney Board of Aldermen Ancient Order of Hibernians Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Knights of Columbus Royal Arcanum Catholic Union of Boson Court Street Conant Street Cleary Carriage Ride Fame Oliver §. Grant Corporations

Thomas F Curley Emerges as Ward 17 Legislature Candidate

Among Ward 17 contenders for the Legislature is Thomas F Curley a young man newly identified with local ward affairs. He has received public education and is active in community matters as a candidate.

Thomas F. Curley Curley

Dearborn School and Boston University Graduate Seeks City Post

A Dearborn School and Boston University graduate who works as a salesman for Brown & Wales, wholesale dealers in iron and steel, and who previously ran for city council but withdrew to avoid hurting ex Representative Casey’s Alderman bid. He endorses state supervision of telephones and will vote accordingly.

Dearborn School Boston University Brown & Wales Casey

Mackey Seeks Re election In Ward 7

Ward 7 candidate Representative Thomas Mackey born in Watertown New York moved to Boston with parents as a child. He has lived at 42 Tyler Street for about twenty five years and leads the Manhattan Club with seventy five young members. He is a charter member of Division 66 A Q OH and Nonpareil Conclave I OH. He started as an apprentice with H B Hicks cornice maker and rose to foreman before entering business.

Thomas Mackey Watertown N. Y Boston Tyler Street Manhattan Club Division 66 A. Q O.H H. 3. Hicks Busi

Mackey and Fitzgerald Called Leaders of Ward 7 Ticket

The article praises labor ally Mr. Mackey as a diligent House member and Cornice Makers' Union president. It notes his opposition to the Post telephone bill and AFL endorsement in 1898. It also commends his ally W. Tf. A. Fitzgerald as a standout young Democrat, both strongly endorsed by Ward 7 voters.

W. Tf. A. Fitzgerald Ward 7

Steamers Arrive and Sail From Atlantic Ports with Passengers and Cargo

A list of steamers arriving at and sailing from multiple Atlantic ports including Blues Cross and Mc Grath from Java to United Fruit Co Halifax and Port Morant with passengers, fruit, and merchandise. Several vessels bound for Gloucester Bay State Dennison Cape Ann Godfrey City of Gloucester and others, plus tugs and barges. Also a wind shift as steamers State of Maine and others sail to St John via Portland and Halifax with cargo and crews.

Blue Cross Storm Java Admiral Dewey McGrath Port Morant United Fruit Co Halifax Pye Charlottetown P. Bel Port Hawkesbury C. B E. H. Downing Bay State Dennison Portland Cape Ann Godfrey City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Mycsotis Brown Liverpool A. Hayford Ryan Belfast Willard Saulsbury Jordan Ellie P. Rogers Boyle Bangor William Duren Britt Calais Grace E. Stevens Stevens Weymouth Abenaki Snowman Perth Amboy Lizzie Smith Lane Sedgwick Ida L. Ray Anderson Lizzie Lee Fernald Stonington Annie L. Wilder Greenlaw Frank G. Rich McClintock W. C. Norcross Silas Mcloon Morrill Rockport Louisa Israncis Pierson C. M. Walton Webber Pemaquid Wheeler Rockland Tugs Scranton Lewis Hobboken A. W. Chesterton Nugent, Eliot Boize Penrose Chattahoochee Savannah St. Croix Hastnort St. John N. B Charles L. Jeffrey Hillsboro Thomas W. Holder Annie Harper Three Sisters Charlotte W. Miller Albany N. Y Harriet C. Whitehead Clinton Point Kennebec Washington, D. C State of Cumberland State of Maine Boston Lubec Eastport Auburn Ik. A. Waldron Gen Agt

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