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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1906

Page

4

Moran Clings To Banker's Name He Won't Reveal

District Attorney John B. Moran again attacks ex Mayor Quincy over party control and the governorship. He notes a banker asked that his name be kept secret and says a witness, Thomas J. Keliher, corroborates Moran’s claims. Moran insists he will not sidetrack issues like public ownership and vows to pursue his platform.

John Moran Quincy Thomas J. Keliher Keliher Navarre Kelcher Democratic State Organization Mr. Moran Williams Mr. Williams

Donovan Enters Politics Again Rally Draws Supporters

The Hon. James Donovan plans to back Senator Edward Logan for Congress, bringing Congressman Kelcher and Senator Gartland to a Ward 20 rally tonight. They oppose Mayor Fitzgerald and aim to shift Fitzgerald followers to O Connell camp amid tense local politicking.

James Donovan Edward Logan Congress Kelcher Gartland Fitzgerald Logan O'Connell

Three More Days For U S Naturalization

Three more days remain in which candidates for citizenship may take out final papers in the United States Circuit Court. Not more than sixty a day will be acted on, though nearly 1000 papers are ready. Only seventeen took final papers yesterday. The remaining days are Monday Sept. 17, Friday Sept. 21, and Monday Sept. 24.

United States Circuit Court

Bank President O Neil Identified in Moran Quincy Row

The anonymous bank president tied to Moran and Quincy was reported as ex-Congressman Joseph H. O Neil of the Federal Trust Company. He stated he is out of politics and that directors want to know why his name appears in newspapers. He did not deny the report.

Moran-Quincy Joseph H. O'Neil Federal Trust Company Moran

Mayor at War With Lomasney in Boston Senate Fight

A heated contest for Senator pits David J. Kiley of Ward 8 against Edward W Dixon of Ward 6 as Mayor Fitzgerald backs Dixon and M M Lomasney backs Kiley. The mayor retaliates by suspending two Lomasney lieutenants, Timothy Murphy and James H McMaine, in a move seen as violating a ward compact. The suspensions prompt anticipated appeals to the Grand Army and Civil Service.

David J. Kiley Edward W Dixon Fitzgerald M. M. Lomaney Kiley Lomasney Murphy James H. McMaine Matthew Cummings Mr. McMaine McMaine Grand Army Civil Service

Diebold Appointed Machinery Examiner In Port

The vacancy created by Winthrop Hodges departure as chief appraiser at the port was filled yesterday with Alexander Diebold becoming examiner of machinery. Diebold previously served as examiner of cotton manufactures and knitted goods, while Carl Ladau was named his successor and Ladau's chief clerk D B Osgood became temporary examiner of silk manufactures and millinery.

Winthrop Hodges Alexander Diebold Diebold Carl Ladau Ladau D. B. Osgood

Democratic nominations filed in Somerville wards and districts

Nomination papers filed by Democrats in Somerville with ward 3 sending an unpledged delegation. Candidates for Representatives in the 25th district are John J. McCarty, John P. Burke and H. T. Gallishaw, in the 26th district Joseph P. Phillips, A. E. Dearborn and Thomas M. Nolan. John Diggins will run against Senator Stevens. All congressional delegates are pledged to John J. Deidrich of Cambridge.

Somerville John B. Moran John J. McCarty John P. Burke H. T. Gallishaw Joseph P. Phillips A. E. Dearborn Thomas M. Nolan John Diggins Senator Stevens

Moran to face secret opposition in Democrat primaries

Thorndike seven resolved there will be no official Democratic rival to John B. Moran in the state primaries. They plan to oppose Moran with unpledged delegations and nominate a hidden candidate in time for the convention. The stand is described as a man big enough for the emergency.

John B. Moran Thorndike Seven Mr. Moran

Democrats Would Bolt Moran If Nominated For Guild

A Boston based Democratic committee spokesman asserts thousands of party members would bolt Moran if he is nominated. The group vows open warfare to block Moran, arguing a proper candidate could revive Democratic prospects and weaken Guild's bid, even without a win.

Guild Moran Boston Sullivan Governor Guild Democratic Prohibition

Tramps Wrecked Train Threatens 100 Lives

Boston Jack a hobo desperado from the Hub and his followers are sought after a derailment that endangered 100 lives on a Lowell bound theatre train. The wreck occurred when ties were placed on the tracks early today, prompting a large manhunt through the day and night.

Billerica Boston

Boston Jack and band linked to train wrecks in village tale

Chief Conway hears farmer’s account of a tramp band led by Boston Jack living in woods near a lonely road. He notes the gang’s crude camp and a remark about doing it tonight. Police expect to nab the culprits within hours, linking the Lowell theatre wreck to a previous Winchester derailment attempt.

Martin Conway Jack

Three Candidates Withdraw From Cambridge Middlesex District 3

Three Republican candidates for Middlesex District 3 Cambridge filed papers Tuesday night but will withdraw before the primaries. Henry C. Stetson has already pulled out, while Thorndike Spalding and Warren Ivers announced they will withdraw by six o'clock tonight.

House of Representatives Middlesex Cambridge Henry C. Stetson Thorndike Spalding Warren Ivers Stetson Messrs. Spalding Ivers

Bryan reply urges Democrats to inspect party managers links

William J. Bryan declines personal controversy with Roger Sullivan and calls on Democrats nationwide to examine the corporate ties of those seeking party managerial roles. He argues Sullivan’s Illinois ties and corporate associations threaten public interests and urges a reformist, trust‑era stance ahead of the next national convention.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan Roger Sullivan Chicago Bryan Mr. Sullivan Sullivan Illinois St. Louis Springfield League Democrats Democratic Party

Logan accused of falsifying on subway bill stance

Richard W. Garrity of Ward 17 denies Edward L. Logan’s claim that Garrity, then Central Labor Union president, spoke on the House floor to advocate a labor clause. Garrity states he never spoke on the subway bill and only voted, accusing Logan of shifting blame for his own referendum vote. Garrity signs from 796 Albany Street.

Ward 17 Richard W. Garrity Central Labor Union of Boston Organized Labor Logan Mr. Logan Albany Street

Federal Grand Jury To Report Today

The federal grand jury for the September term will report to Judge Dodge this morning after finishing yesterday afternoon. The body considers important cases including alleged naturalization and bankruptcy frauds, a federal eight hour law violation, and an alien smuggling case aboard the White Star liner Romania. All but John J. McCarthy are out on bail. his bail remains unsettled despite two efforts. Cornelius O’Leary appeared at arraignment with bondsman Colonel Roger Scannell, amid tensions from last fall when he sought a Board of Aldermen seat.

U.S. District Court Dodge Romania John J. McCarthy Guy W. Cox McCarthy U. S Hayes Cornelius O'Leary Roger Scannell Board of Aldermen

Minahan's Outdoor Rally Delays Traffic in Ward 8

Traffic at Causeway and Nashua streets was held up for over two hours by an open-air rally supporting Patrick Minahan of Charles Street, candidate for Representative from Ward 8. Organizers James Lynch Walter Astle and Michael Leahy led a crowd of more than 600 voters who listened to a summary of the candidate's record.

Causeway Nashua Patrick Minahan Charles Street James Lynch Walter Astle Michael Leahy Bee

Dockmens Dispute Settled By Civic Federation Plan

The Metropolitan steamship wharf longshoremen strike will be arbitrated using Civic Federation suggested lines. The federation offered to mediate to avert a wider waterfront and transportation strike. President Austin of the company approved the plan, with hearings set to begin today.

Metropolitan Steamship Wharf Civic Federation Austin

Cheverus Court Plans October Whist in Charlestown

Cheverus Court No 6 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters has arranged a whist party in Roughan Hall Charlestown for Tuesday evening October 2. The event is organized by the court women led by Miss Elizabeth M Lynch as chairman with Mrs Delia Henry as treasurer and Miss Margaret Keaney as secretary.

Cheverus Court No. 6 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Roughan Hall Charlestown Elizabeth M. Lynch Delia Henry Margaret Keaney

Big Al Whit ing Takes His Life at West Fifteenth Home

Alfred A. Whiting, known in the regional beef trade as Big Al, died by suicide at his West Fifteenth Street residence early today. He cut his throat with a carving knife, according to preliminary reports from New York authorities.

New York Alfred A. Whiting Middle States Big al West Fifteenth Street

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Bankers Kidder, Peabody & Co Donovan America Bank President O’neil Rocker Chase Mise Frank Ferdinand Washington and Warren Sts Dudley St Thorndike Farmer Clu Cluett, Peabody & C Donara Democratic Party of the United States Garrity The Central Labor Post Edward L. Logan Gray’s Hall Minahan Dockmen's Cheverus O. S. Hood CO Lowell Hood C. I. Hood Co Mass Timothy Washington Street Dudley Street Ieck Ra Prica Ticoats Madras Percales Cheviot Warde
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