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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
4
In Ward 17 the Democrats have a chance to show support for the referendum by backing Boston Democrats who voted for the subway referendum. Representative John J. Mansfield backed both the Dean and Saunders referendums and seeks renomination amid a five candidate field.
The text lauds J. Mansfield for consistent Democratic loyalty and leadership on the judiciary committee. It cites his authoring bills aiding workers, compelling foreign firms to submit to court jurisdiction, and his strong oratory that earned cross party respect and Post newsroom support.
Ex Representative John H Pence denies a circular announcing his speech at a Harrington rally in Institute Hall on the 24th. He calls the announcement unauthorized and notes he supports the majority will at conventions. Pence says he will not actively take part in the controversy and asks voters to doubt the circulated claim.
Francis J. Horgan challenged Henry B. Fitzgerald to a joint debate with both sides rallying in Ward 8. Horgan attacked Lomasney and Fitzgerald allies, claiming a plot to move Kiley to Congress and control city politics. Fitzgerald defended his record while Lomasney supporters pushed loyalty to ward interests amid a crowded Lyons Hall atmosphere.
A Ward 6 gathering drew about 600 people as Horgan supporters clashed with critics during remarks by ex-Representative John A. Rowan and other speakers. Police stood by to prevent disruptions while cries and interruptions marked the tense event.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Dean's Ointment promising relief for itching or rashes. The garbled line hints at a mistaken belief about symptoms and treatment in an informal, dated ad style.
The Board of Election Commissioners halted several Ward 8 registration cases including Thomas F Bryan after removing his name from lists. Hearings proceed gradually with major cases deferred until after caucuses. Alderman Masney and Henry Fitzgerald allies pressed opposing lines as Falvey Hickey Casey Lowry and others faced scrutiny. Jeremiah J McCarthy testified to hearsay issues delaying verdicts.
The Boston and Worcester Railway Company won an order for a five mile location on Boylston Street from Brookline to the Wellsley line extending through Newton Highlands and Upper Falls with a five cent fare and free transfers within the city limits. The land damages are to be shared, about 33,730 dollars, with 186,000 feet released and 221,000 feet to negotiate. The road must operate within nine months, with a 5000 dollar certified check and 100,000 dollar bond. This location completes the Boston Worcester connection and is described as a major street railway project in the state.
The final Democratic contest rally in Ward 20 is set for this evening in Dorchester. Younger Democrats claim the ward room at Moet House Hill and pledge to press the attack on the current committee. G. BR. Lehy will preside, a former Fruit and Produce Exchange president who has joined the opposition leaders.
A factional Boston ward rally features leaders praising and denouncing rivals, claiming control over administration wheels and voter lists. Speakers attack Horgan and Finnegan linked figures, recount ward loyalty, and cite past election distortions and favoritism, amid party tension.
A heated address denounces Horgan as a traitor and boss, accusing him of false loyalties and opportunism. The speaker labels him an informer and mocks his registration charges while urging support for Fitzgerald and the old guard to prevail in Ward 8.
A rally in Lyceum Hall endorses Representative Healey for renomination to the House. The meeting will be addressed by Representative Healey and Councilman Carter amid local political activity.
The city morgue holds the body of John Healey known as the King of the Hoboes. He traveled the world without money or work and died after being struck by an express train near Mattapan station. Healey spoke of a life of wandering, claimed 45 years old, from Marshfield, and recalled witnessing historic events from Baltimore during Garfield’s assassination to Buffalo on McKinley’s day.
Birmingham Sept. 23 British manufacturers announce a plan to unite to protect their interests and British commerce against the American Tobacco Company as the country gears for its entry, with a retaliatory measure to be announced soon.
Over 200 Republican voters from Ward 24 attended a Dorchester Republican Club rally for Representative Edward B. Callender seeking renomination. Callender touted his legislative record and urged voters to judge him on it, warning against overconfidence ahead of the caucus.
John J. Lewis of Reading accepts the Prohibition Party nomination for Massachusetts governor. In his acceptance letter he links the saloon to the Haymarket plot and to vice, recalls Czolgoss and a warning about anti establishment forces. He pledges support for the Prohibition party as the sole uncompromising opponent of the great human curse.
President J P Hutchinson of the Republican city committee seeks voting lists from the Board of Election Commissioners and will file for them with formal ward voter names. He also announces a $100 reward for any person voting in a caucus who is not entitled, Democrat or Republican.
Johann Most was arraigned in Flushing on unlawful assemblage charges for a ball gathering in Corona Long Island. He and Christian Frick William Frick and Adolph Babbuch were held on bail with examinations scheduled next Wednesday. Forty others were arrested as suspicious persons.
Mrs Andrew Williams a longtime Roxbury resident died at her home on lifford street after life in the North End She was widow of Lees Walton and wife of William J Welch a Boston water department official She leaves four sons two daughters and a sister of Mr James Gerald The funeral will be held from St Patrick s Church on By street tomorrow morning at 9 o clock
Buffalo lightweight champion Frank Erne is defeated by welterweight champion Jim Ferns at the International A C clubhouse in Fort Erie. Ferns floors Erne with a jaw blow in the decisive ninth round after a fast start and a heated early action. About 450 spectators witness the bout as Ferns presses advantage through rounds two to eight with bleeding face and persistent pursuit.
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