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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
10
Primary results widen rifts as Republicans back Wyyne Pelletier amid a fierce GOP fight. Cox leads over Allen and Lodge trails while Walker’s vote hints at anti Lodge sentiment. Essex, Middlesex counts shift, Reading wins Middlesex DA race, Gilford secures 6th district GOP nod.
A Boston area testimonial promotes Weldona as a rheumatism specific remedy. Mr. W G Kimball of Arlington cites relief after taking Weldona, praising improved mobility and reduced stiffness while noting no heart distress. He invites inquiries at Weldona Co. and mentions Liggett's Drug Store for more information and a free booklet.
Primary election protests filed with the Secretary of State and Boston Elections Commission allege ballot shortages in multiple sections. Candidates blame the defeat on the mixup. the Ballot Law Commission will hold a hearing Friday next week.
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Senator Thomas H. Green and former Senator James H. Brennan protested ballot shortages during Boston primary voting. They allege hundreds could not vote as ballots ran short in several wards. Officials argued ballots were delivered to election officers and shortages noted only late. Additional protests targeted primary winners in Suffolk District races amid claims of precinct conspiracies.
In Taunton the Harriet B. Minchew will case before Judge Callahan raised jury issues from Probate Court. Contestants allege the 1921 will declaring most real estate to Mrs. Augusta B. Priest is invalid due to unsound mind and alleged fraud or undue influence. Testimony described the deceased’s eccentricities and animal care interests as relatives travel from Florida to attend.
A delegation from the world Negro congress in New York arrives in Geneva to petition the League of Nations for a mandate over former German colonies in Africa to establish a racial home.
A dispatch from Athens to the Daily Express reports Bulgarian forces concentrating on the Thracian frontier. The third Greek army corps of 45,000 is moved to Thrace and minor clashes occur between Greeks and Bulgarian irregulars.
Brennan of Charlestown, defeated in the clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court race, vows to pursue a court decision on the ballot shortage across 10 Boston wards. He claims constitutional voting rights were violated, faults officials, and will cross-examine witnesses under oath. He targets the Ballot Law Commission ruling on his protest and cites Article 3 of the Massachusetts Constitution.
A high mass was sung at Our Lady of Presentation Brighton for Mrs Catherine A Duffey widow of Arthur Duffey and mother of Boston Post writer Arthur Duffey. Interment followed at New Calvary cemetery. She died at Bayside Hull of heart failure aged 69, leaving four daughters and her son.
New York reporting that Pola Negri the Polish film star now in transit to California is hailed as the world's most beautiful woman by three experts including Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand. The shipboard chorus of praise suggests Pola Negri may claim the title as she travels.
The Saturday Evening Post Story recounts that Livermore admitted supplying $200,000 in cash after a failed cotton speculation spree. The piece notes Jordan’s bitter murder trial, the insanity defense, juror White’s commitment, and eventual execution on Sept 24, 1912 after appeals to state and federal courts were denied.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor denounces politicians’ credit for the anthracite strike settlement calling it a glorious labor victory. He accuses mine owners of exploiting the public to liquidate surplus stocks profiteering and provoking violence to weaken unions.
Newland H. Holmes of Weymouth filed a petition with the Weymouth Town Clerk for a recount after losing the Republican nomination in the 6th Norfolk District by 18 votes to Prince H. Tirre 1 of South Weymouth. The official tally was announced Tuesday night following the polls.
Five year old Joseph Doucette of 480 Quincy Street Dorchester was struck at 8 last night in front of 275 Bowdoin Street Dorchester by a vehicle owned by Oliver Kav anagh 35 Mt Pleasant Road Dorchester. He suffered a fractured skull a broken arm and a severe lip cut and was taken to City Hospital where his condition was listed as critical.
A lavish luncheon at Sherry's hosted by Famous Players-Lasky honored Pola Negri with music by Hugo Reisenfeld and attendance by Adolph Zukor Eugene Zukor Thomas Meighan Felix Kahn Robert Kane and many film figures. A rave chorus called Negri the most gorgeous beauty, unmatched by any other actress, with a dramatic black satin gown and diamond plaque drawing gasps.
United States Senator George P. McLean was renominated as the Republican candidate for Senate by the Connecticut State Convention. Former Governor Marcus H. Holcomb presented his name and the nomination was by acclamation.
Suffolk county registrar of deeds William T A Fitzgerald announced his renomination by both parties after Tuesday's primary election. He called the decisive plurality an explicit endorsement and expressed pleasure with the cross party support.
Death notices for Marie Elizabeth McIntyre and William J Murphy aged 9 detail funeral arrangements. Marie Elizabeth McIntyre to be buried after a high mass at Immaculate Conception Church with an 8 15 a m departure from SS Howard Street. William J Murphy to be buried after a 9 a m service from 24 Stickney Avenue inerville.
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