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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
9
The Bobbs Merrill Company promotes The Home Magazine as a major publishing venture aiming for a million subscribers. To attract readers they offer a free watch to anyone sending one dollar for a year’s subscription and a correct solution to a rebus puzzle.
The notice advertises stem-wind stem-set watches in men’s and women’s sizes with manufacturers guarantees. Readers must clip a coupon, fill name and address, enclose one dollar to Bobbs Merrill Company Indianapolis and mail by September 28. A year of Home Magazine is promised. Winners announced October 5.
Massachusetts court convened in Pemberton square with a horse as a witness in a cruelty case. Judge Bolster moved the court to the curb to view the animal which bore neck and body sores. The judge found the defendants Henry P. Welch and Ernest B.E. Perry not guilty.
New publication from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway highlights openings in towns along Iowa Missouri South Dakota and North Dakota for factories brick yards general stores hotels and various professions. The brochure also describes the Pacific Coast extension and offers free mailing. W. W. Hall New England Passenger Agent 868 Washington Street Boston Mass.
In Brookline on September 20, 22 votes chose three delegates pledged to Henry M. Whitney for the state convention. Delegates were G. Loring Briggs Daniell L. Pendergast and Frank B. Connor. For Representatives Walter J. Cusick and Andrew J. Highlands won. Highlands, an old Harvard baseball pitcher, was written on the ballot by 17 voters though not listed officially.
In Springfield Bartlett supporters secure eight of 18 state convention delegates with several pledges and doubts. Key figures include Senator Hayes and State committee member Toomey, while Ward results list O'Brien, Mitchell, Kennedy, and Doherty among Bartlett or Whitney standings.
In Dedham on September 20 Fred J. Stimson, a Whitney supporter, defeated George Fred Williams a Bartlett man for the State convention delegate. Stimson secured 17 votes to Williams 14. After proceedings finished Whitney leaders moved to instruct Stimson to back Bartlett but the motion failed as the ballot already settled instructions.
In Leominster the largest Democratic caucus yet held resulted in Daniel Crowley defeating John Maguire 68 to 65 for caucus chairman. General Bartlett spoke but failed to secure delegates. Elected Whitney supporters include James J. O Sullivan and Frank H. Pope.
In Brockton on September 20 the Bartlett slate wins six of nine delegates from the city. About 400 votes cast. Unpledged Walter Russell leans Whitney. McHugh Riley Dr Elfred Davis Gilmore OConnell favor Bartlett. Nominated delegates are Gilmore Mead Hitchcock McFarlane. Gerry Brown of Brockton named Lieutenant Governor.
Beverly voters chose four of six delegates for Whitney at the caucus, with two unpledged. In Ward 1 Jeremiah F. Brown pledged to Whitney, and Wards 2 and 4 also favor Whitney. Wards 3 and 5 were said to favor Bartlett, with Barrett receiving two delegates overall.
Addison Towle selected for Bartlett in Essex while Frank C. Richardson remains unpledged but courted by Whitney supporters. Theodore C. Rowe backed Whitney in Manchester, and Wenham held no caucus.
Returns from Barnstable county show Whitney won all delegates to the State convention. No Bartlett pledged delegates were elected. Towns sending Whitney delegates included Chatham, Orleans, Barnstable, Bourne, Sandwich, Mashpee, Dennis, Eastham and Provincetown. Yarmouth Harwich Truro and Brewster sent unpledged delegates said to be Whitney men.
John G. Warren won a close Democratic caucus vote in Wellesley to serve as a delegate to the Springfield state convention. He supported Whitney, defeating Bartlett ally P. T. Gleason by three votes. A bid to instruct him against Whitney failed by three, and a Whitney instruction also failed by two.
At the Democratic caucus James Jt Vahey T F Kelly and T J Gavin were chosen as delegates to the State convention for Whitney. The selection drew no contest and only 29 votes were cast.
Malden in September 20 caucus saw General Bartlett's supporters elect four of seven delegates. Delegates listed include Ward 4 blank and Ward 4 among others, reflecting a strong Democratic showing in local party organization.
Timothy Mahoney and John Matthews appear for Bartlett Ward 3 while Thos P Riley for Ward 4 and James Fitzpatrick for Ward 5. Eugene P Doyle and J J Cuenin in Ward 6 and Fred W Enwright in Ward 7 Whit ney.
Henry M. Whitney led a landslide in Worcester, winning all 19 wards and securing 20 delegates. A single ward reported eight hundred votes as voters poured out, with delegates named: Ber ringer Mulcahey McNaily Malone McGrath Mellen Larkin Penderville McLoughlin Connelly Lajoie Swan Dowd Barrett Griffin Matthews Rapinger O'Connell.
In Haverhill on Sept 20 the caucuses selected delegates with pledges to Bartlett: Erastus W. Flanders James H. O'Connell James E. Maroney George W. Lucas and James E Godfrey. Also pledged to Whitney: Morgan W. Barron Daniel H. Maguire and Cleveland W. Gould. George W. Andrews named nominee for representative from the fourth district.
Berkshire County in western Massachusetts reports Henry M. Whitney winning the county with 45 delegates. At Pittsfield caucuses, seven Whitney pledged delegates were chosen: Francis P. Dougherty John Fitzgerald James Fallon William P. Maginnes Henry Trazer Jr Edward P. Ryan and James W. McMahon.
In Taunton Massachusetts on September 20 delegates favored Whitney for a city slate with seven of eight wards backing the candidacy. Bartlett carried Ward 5. James P. Lamont was named Representative for the Bristol 3 district and Frank M. Trip for Bristol 4. State delegates listed include Whitney ward 1 Tor Whitney and others.
Representative James H. Bryan was renominated tonight from the 12th Hampden district. Three delegates to the State convention are pledged to Whitney.
Melrose voters chose six unpledged delegates Thomas Ilroy Charles J Barton Augustus F Seaver Stephen Hopkins Amos Dean and Charles H Dearborn. The two Democratic candidates for Melrose representatives are George E Hyde and William Duffy. Five delegates are said to back Bartlett and two back Whitney despite the unpledged stance. Wakefield cast 1145 Democratic ballots while Melrose turnout peaked at 40.
In Holyoke on September 20 voters filled the city caucuses electing delegates Dennis C. O Leary Michael McCarty John Walch Thomas E Bebley J Henry Sullivan John F Finn Thomas Dillon Thomas J. Lynch Robert Moore Roger P Donahue and naming representatives for Hampden districts Frank Quigley Thomas Davies Daniel J Sturtevant.
At the Winthrop Democratic caucus James J. Mulloy was chosen as a delegate to the State convention and a Whit ney supporter. Other delegates elected include County Charles F. Hilly, District Attorney Frank S. Moloney, Councillor James J. Mulloy, and Senatorial John F. Cusick.
In Wakefield 115 votes were cast to choose three delegates to the state convention. Elected were Thomas G. O Connell and Cornelius Donavan for Whitney and John Sheehy for Bartlett. Charles A Dean is nominated for representative.
Clinton four Democratic delegates elect favor and will vote for Henry M. Whitney. The delegates are George E. O'Toole William H. Dietzman Martin Murphy and James H. Cole. The Democratic vote was light here.
Wilmington reports James Kelsey will travel to the State convention and, though unpledged, is understood to support Mr. Whitney.
The Winchester caucus elected C. B. McCarty as the Democratic delegate tonight. He favors Whitney in the forthcoming party alignment.
In Woburn on September 20, six Democratic convention nominees were named, five unpledged with unclear preference for the two gubernatorial candidates. Charles C. Clark is pledged to Bartlett. Unpledged delegates include James H. Kelley Thomas Foley James H Connolly Daniel Kelley and James Corrigan. Ward 7 produced a tie with J Joseph Ayleward and Frank H Nazen each at 26 votes.
Plymouth reports show George M. Harlow and John T. Smith backing Bartlett, while Duxbury Marshfield and Halifax chose delegates favoring Whitney. Alfred Green E. Witch rock and H. M. Bodsworth named for Whitney. Plimpton and Carver held no caucuses.
North Adams reports five Whitney supporters secure seats at the state convention caucuses. One delegate is doubtful and another aligns with Bartlett.
Attleboro George A. Sweeney and William Nerney listed for Whitney. West Newbury SIS. Coffin and Daniel F. Cooney pledged to Bart lett. Merrimac Martin Crane probably Bartlett. Rowley C T Bailey Whitney. Amesbury J E Doyle and W J MacDonald Whitney. Middleton Benjamin McLaughlin. Topsfield Arthur W Stillman Bart. North Andover J Meyer and F Maloney Bartlett. Methuen Jeremiah O Leary Whitney. Milton Maurice A Duffy Whitney.
At the Marlboro Democratic convention 200 votes were cast. Delegates to the State convention include C. Henry Burke John G. O'Brien W. H. Muzzey W. H. Mc Laughlin Charles E. Hayes John F. Mitchel and Thomas Dacey. Burke O'Brien Muzzey Hayes and Mitchel back Bartlett while Dacey and McLaughlin back Whitney. Ward 2 elected John P. Rowe to the State convention with Bartlett support but Rowe resigned, saying he would not vote for Bartlett.
In Fitchburg on September 20 five delegates were selected to attend the State convention during the Democratic caucuses.
In the city tonight a Ward 6 tie is noted with Whitney backed by three pledges John H Murphy Thomas H Shea and James H McMahon. Bartlett delegates named John M O Neil and George A Cody. Ballots 185. M Fred OConnell renominated for the 4th time for representative in the twelfth Worcester district with Horace M Kendall as his running mate.
Whitney forces here tonight elected three delegates to the State convention without trouble. Delegates include Chester Abb Daniel F. Doherty and Richard J. Morrisy senatorial Charles H. Cooley Jr Harry A. Cowles W. E. Veasy Charles H. Hickson Edward J. McCarthy Edward P. McCarthy pledged to Senator Daniel H. Mahoney.
In Fall River on September 20 delegates pledged to Whitney dominated the Democratic convention. T. E. Higgins won the senatorial nomination over W. A. Carmon while J. A. Parks and Francis Ennelly were renominated after a close contest. Somerset held no caucus and a Whitney supporter won in Swansea.
Seven Northampton delegates are pledged solidly to Whitney. The names listed are James Heffernan C M Cotter Jeremiah Malonery E F McGrath J S Mahar George L Beal William H Whitcomb and Alfred J Priest.
Six delegates were chosen at Salem Democratic caucuses. Five are said to be Whitney men: Morgan J. McSweeney James F. Bean George F. Harrington William F. Carr and Dennis F. Foley. The sixth John H Kane is said to be pledged to Bartlett. Ward 4 had no caucus due to a call-reading failure. Total votes cast were 123.
In Hingham on Sept 20 eleven votes were cast at the Democratic caucuses. Thomas H. Buttimer won the delegate seat to the State convention and supports Whitney. Slated Representatives nominees are William H. Hennessey William O'Brien and James M. Dower.
Newburyport vote totals 415 as six delegates selected for state convention. Two pledged to Whitney W. Cuseck and H. B. Little. two for Bartlett T. J. Duffy and George L. Whitmore. Two unpledged, with strong hint one favors Whitney. named C. C. W. Cooke and W. J. Cusack.
Jeremiah O Leary won the Democratic caucus delegate election and indicated support for H M Whitney. The small town result highlights party alignment ahead of upcoming votes. O Leary's choice signals Whitney's path in local political affairs.
In Andover on September first Joseph Higgins and William C. Crowley were elected as delegates favorable to Henry M. Whitney. The senatorial delegates support D. E. Halley.
Adams and Williams towns report delegations to the State convention. Thomas P. Welch and Senator Thomas F. Cassidy were elected unpledged for Whitney, while P. J. Dempsey from Williamstown was elected for Whitney.
In Stoneham on September 20 18 Democrats cast ballots. William D Corcoran won as delegate and supports Whitney. The nominee for representative is C H Blodgett.
Four delegates to the State convention were chosen at the Democratic caucuses in Peabody. All delegates are unpledged, but it is felt they are for Whitney.
Daniel F. Buckley, Whitney's manager, issued a statement hailing the outcome as validation of his forecast that Mr. Whitney would achieve a notable result. Buckley described the performance as exceeding expectations and reflecting strong preparation.
An overwhelming number of delegates to the State convention elects a leader of proven character to carry the Democratic banner. The party lauds Whitney for his clean, honest campaign and predicts his decisive Nov. 5 governorship win, urging Democrats to prepare for reform.
Manager Daniel T. O Connell says General Bartlett captured over 500 of 554 delegates, carried Springfield Holyoke Lynn Brockton Beverly Haverhill Salem Malden Marlboro Medford Melrose and Woburn across 12 of 22 cities. He notes Fitchburg split and over 200 towns carried, disputing Whitney’s money driven claims.
Henry M. Whitney, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, labels George Fred Williams the most corrupt in public life. He accuses Williams of diverting public funds to causes opposing the public interest during a speech in Ward 20, home to the Red Devil Democracy and Don O Connell, manager for General Bartlett.
To the Editor of the Post Sir The Central Labor Union enjoyed a public gathering described in concise terms with emphasis on participation and community engagement.
Erving Winslow writes on democratic process critiquing Lodge and the push for direct popular votes. He argues that while some critique is crude, it educates and strengthens republican institutions by empowering citizens to influence measures beyond party bosses.
In Philadelphia Willie Moody defeats Rouse O'Brien in the Spring Garden Athletic Club opener. Moody, in strong condition, takes the featherweight clash while O'Brien struggles to respond.
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