Ward 17 contest tests Mansfield renomination
A warm Ward 17 Democratic battle centers on Representative Mansfield. Supporters argue he is unassailable on qualifications while rivals seek to shift votes by challenging his renomination. The issue includes whether the referendum principle should be sustained, with Mansfield historically backing it on the Boston subway bill and the Boston & Albany lease.
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John J. Manstiela
Mansfield
Boston
Boston & Albany
Bankrupt clothing sale drives Boston crowds to Hanover street
A promotional alert urges shoppers to arrive early for a major Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 43 and 45 Hanover Street Boston. The ad touts 500000 worth of men and boys clothing at 60 percent off, with dozens of bargain prices and extended store hours for 20 days, plus mail order and delivery options.
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Boston
Hanover St
Pailure
James Walker & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Melton Cass
20Th Century
20Th Century Dept. Stores, Inc
Republican Attorney General caucus fights heat up
The race for the Republican nomination grows tenser as caucuses approach with activity at Harris and Parker headquarters. The State committee plans a candidate meeting next Tuesday to smooth convention details while promising neutrality.
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Harris
Parker
Republican State Committee
Committee On
Cleveland
Blaine
Pinkerton
George
Garfield
Robert .C. Harris
Boston
Plymouth County
Republican Caucuses Ignite In Boston and Across Massachusetts
Republican caucuses are held tonight in Boston and statewide. Key contests include attorney general with Harris versus Parker. Suffolk County sees fierce races for district attorney and local offices, three candidates in the field: Boardman Hall, Isaac F. Paul, and John S. Richardson. Richardson, nominee three years ago, narrowly lost by about 200 votes. The party is split between Hall and Paul as a new nomination is pursued with Mayor Hart reportedly supporting a side.
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Boston
Harris
Parker
Plymouth
Bristol
Essex
Franklin
Hampden
Suffolk
Norfolk
Suffolk County
Chelsea
Revere
Winthrop
Boardman Hall
Ward 21 Republican Draper on Crane Referendum
Ward 21 Republican Draper voted to sustain Governor Crane on the referendum. He served on the judiciary committee during the last legislative session, a pivotal position in Boston politics.
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Ward 21
Crane
Boston
Draper
Judiciary
Hutchinson Replies to Paul Hutchinson in District Attorney Contests
In a lengthy interview President Hutchinson counters Paul Hutchinson’s Republican nomination bid. He notes prior endorsements by rival lawyers for the Democratic candidate and questions the weight of such endorsements while praising cordial ties among opponents and abstention from active campaigning by Hall.
Frothingham Named Republican Candidate in Ward 11 Race
Ward 11 Republicans back Louis A. Frothingham for renomination to the House and nominate fellow lawyer Homans. Frothingham, a current representative and U S Army veteran, is treasurer of the Boston Republican city committee and a reform advocate. Homans, Harvard educated and ex common council member, also earns strong local backing.
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Louis A. Frothingham
Tion
Frothingham
U.S. S. Yankee
Republican City Committee
Boston
Crane
Republicans in South Boston Battle Over Paige HQ
In South Boston a fierce contest centers on E Mertain Hatch and Milton C Paige with Hatch citing that Paige deputy superintendent of public buildings rents Broadway HQ near D Street and that staff from various city offices rally daily to support Paige against the regular ward. Hatch describes Paige HQ as a magnet for Democrats and opportunistic Republicans seeking city jobs rather than party loyalty.
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E. Mertain Hatch
Milton C. Paige
Hatch
Post
Public Buildings Department
Broadway
D Street
Ward
Paige element accused of trading city jobs for votes
The text lists city employees including John T. Cassidy Henry Sartoris Michael J. Gynch Fred B. Bamberg Frank M Perkins Willard Emerson and George E. Roulston of the bath department. It asserts Milton Do Paige often at headquarters proving he supervises the proceedings and alleges Democrats were solicited at the Republican caucus with promises of city posts.
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John T. Cassidy
Henry Sartoris
Michael J. Gynch
Fred B. Bamberg
Frank M. Perkins
Willard Emerson
George E. Roulston
Bath Department
Milton Do.Paige
Paige
Rally for Raftery At Cabot Street Gathering
Ward crowd packs the bath house as Councilman Thomas E. Raftery campaigns for the House. Speakers include Daniel J. Gallagher Thomas F. Curley Frederick M. Sheehan John H. Logue and ex Alderman Frank J. O Toole with Raftery criticizing Representative Watson for opposing the referendum and the voting machine bill Watson’s letters allegedly from General Collins are challenged. John P. Sweeney presided.
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Bath House
Cabot Street
Ward
Friends of
Dorchester letter denies political combination claim
To the Editor of the Post. At a Ward 16 meeting last evening a speaker stated I entered into a combination with Mr Connolly, who is also a candidate. I deny this, as I have not entered into any combination. Respectfully yours, William J. Doogue, Dorchester, Sept. 25.
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Ward 16
Connolly
William
J. Doogue
Dorchester
Final ward meeting backs Bordman Hall bid for DA
The last anti machine Republicans of Ward 22 met at the Crawford House with Edric Eldredge presiding. Speakers favoring Bordman Hall for district attorney included T Johns Louis L Jacobs Oscar Weeden William Miller Clark Jesse D Crook Vernon W Skinner Thomas Langlan Paul Zimmerman Asa W Chamberlain Herhert Fish and Benson Potts.
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Ward 22
Crawford House
Edric Eldredge
Bordman Hall
Messrs. T. Johns
Louis L. Jacobs
Oscar Weeden
William Miller Clark
Jesse D. Crook
Vernon W. Skinner
Thomas Langlan
Paul Zimmerman
Asa W. Chamberlain
Herhert Fish
Benson Potts
Collins Endorsed by South Boston Gymnasium Association
The South Boston Gymnasium Association at Montgomery Hall Broadway endorsed Thomas J. Collins for the Legislature last night. Collins has served on the Common Council and held other prominent social and political positions.
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South Boston Gymnasium Association
Montgomery Hall
Broadway
Thomas J. Collins
Collins
Common Council
Colored Democratic and Independent clubs host Ward 10 rally
The Colored Democratic and Colored Independent clubs of Ward 10 hold a joint rally tonight at 8 at the Colored Democratic Club headquarters Peter Hall 125 Chandler Street. N B Marshall Bot presides, Senators Sullivan and Dowd and other prominent men will speak. Cornelius Vincent candidate for Common Council Ward 10 hosts the event.
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Ward 10
Colored Democratic Club
Peter Hall
Chandler Street
N. B. Marshall
Bot
Sullivan and Dowd
Cornelius Vincent
Common Council
Eye and Ear Infirmary Sparks Debate on Third Rail Dangers
A fragment from a railway story notes motormen, goggles on, feared third rail sparks while scientists study the term as a lively debate unfolds about safety and danger along the L road.
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Eye and Ear Infirmary
Third Rail Spark Sparks Eyewitness Reported Size
A detailed description of a large third rail spark that fell yesterday from an elevated structure. Eyewitness account notes its size, shape and potential danger to nearby eyes, with comparisons to a buzzsaw tooth and a steel shave.
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