Congressional Fights Across Massachusetts Caucuses Move Front
The statewide caucuses drew large crowds as M Vinson and Frank W Thayer won key contests with Ben jamin W Whitman. March 16 saw 735 votes cast and claims of victory on the Pierce Adams senatorial contest. Dr George B Pierce defeated Wilbur F Adams in Dorchester by about 1000, carrying Ward 20. Cal lender of Ward 24 won despite a petitions from local ministers. William E Hannon named colleague. Ward 20 saw Vincent and Ham nominated while Ward 16 chose Russell and Lawrence.
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M. Vinson
Frank W. Thayer
Benjamin W. Whitman
Mardh
Pierce
Adams
George B. Pierce
Wilbur F. Adams
Senate
Dorchester
Ward 20
E. B. Callender
Callender
William E. Hannon
Vincent and
Ham
Russell
Lawrence
Foss and Adams caucus battle yields big vote surge
In Boston wards 10 11 and 12 a fierce Foss vs Adams contest produced a record Brighton turnout with 1424 votes total. Foss led in Ward 11 and Ward 18 while Adams ran strong in other wards. Final tally 769 for Foss 559 for Adams. recount anticipated to swing wards 18 and 21.
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Roslindale
Foss
Representative Draper
Adams
Draper
A. A. McGill
John Silva
Ullset
Dave’’ Chamberlain
Gaylord
Innes
Wescott
Curcus
Ward 25
Melvin O. Adams
Eugene N. Foss
Brighton-Allston
Brighton
Perlie A. Dyar
Senate
Leonard W. Ross
State Committee
Messrs. Adams
Ross
Adams men gloom after Foss gains in ward results
Dejection hung at Colonel Adams headquarters as election returns came in. Ward by ward Foss led in several districts, including Ward 2, Ward 23, and Ward 19, while Adams barely held margins in Ward 11, 18, 10, and 21. By 3 o clock, Ward 22 remained uncertain as Draper Reynolds and others gathered with Adams in his private office.
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Foss
Ward
Adams
Brighton
Ned Sands
Representative Draper
James B. Reynolds
Mr. Adams
H. B. Cunningham
Unfavorable Reports on Sparse Attendance
Report noted at 1 30 o clock only a bare half dozen were present indicating poor turnout and possible dissatisfaction with the event or meeting.
Campaign manager cites votes and delegates in Ward 2
Charles H. Draper, manager of Colonel Melvin Adams's campaign, told a Post reporter at 2 this morning that they are certain of 50 votes and have secured four delegates out of 14 in Ward 2, adding he cannot provide more at present.
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Charles H. Draper
Melvin
Foss Campaign Claim Seals Delegates Amid Recount Hope
Benjamin F. Gibbey, Foss's campaign manager, announced at 2 A.M. that Foss won 3 delegates to Adams's 50, with large majorities in several wards. He cited Ward 18 20 to 3 and Ward 21 about 82 votes for Adams, and Ward 22 as fully captured. Ward 23 showed 8% for Foss and 656 for Adams, with continued recount expectations.
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Foss
Adams
Ward 11
Charles Street
Beacon Hill
Back Bay
Curtis Guild, Jr
Courtenay
J. Edward Mullen
Mr. Foss
Jamaica Plain
Leutenant
Gamartine Street
Eex
Engstrom
Fos
Benjamin F. Gibbey
Eugene Foss
People Celebrate Historic State Victory
The crowd hailed one of the greatest victories in the history of the State as supporters and officials praised the outcome. Jubilant residents gathered to mark the moment, with leaders pledging continued progress and unity.
Dorchester Caucuses Sparked by Ward 24 Fight for Callender
In Dorchester and Ward 24 a record turnout and heated campaigning surfaced as Dr. George B. Pierce and Rep. Wilbur F. Adams chased votes while Rep. B Edward B. Callender greeted supporters. Reports of Democrats brought into the caucus to defeat him circulated as 1400 votes were cast and voting hours extended.
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Dorchester
Ward
George B. Pierce
Wilbur F. Adams
Edward B. Callender
Callender
Representative Adams
Wiliam Hannan
Henry N. Locklin
Louis’. Pfingst
Cushing Medical Supply promotes whiskey offer and free sample
Better than Old Colonial Whiskey 1.50 qt bottle or 6 qt bottles 8.00. You can sip it it’s so smooth none better for the invalid. Free Witch Hazel Offer still good. 5.00 cash orders delivered free in New England and New York. Cushing Medical Supply Co. 580 Washington St. Boston Mass.
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New England
New York
Cushing Medical Supply Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Myers Wins Cambridge Caucus Nomination for Representative
Hon J J Myers won the Cambridge district caucus for Representative by 189 to 150 in Ward 8 and 244 to 130 in Ward 9. Spalding pledged loyal support and Myers praised his constituents while expressing intent to campaign and seek re election as speaker.
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Myers
Cambridge
Spalding
Harvard
Dean Briggs
Francis G. Peabody
Richard H. Dana
J. G. Thorp
Middlesex
Thorndike Speulding
James J. Myers
House of Representatives
Luce and Story Win Out in Somerville Caucuses
In Somerville last night 2622 votes were cast across seven wards. Arthur Vinal, Robert Luce and Isaac M. Story won the crowded 11th Middlesex Representative district race. In the sixth district Charles F. Wildes defeated F. DeWitt Lapham and James Watters. Delegates remained largely unpledged with leanings toward Arlington and May. Charles L. Underhill won in the eighth district as an independent last year and defeated the regular party candidate.
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Charles F. Wildes
F. DeWitt Lapham
James Watters
Arlington
Rawson
Charles L. Underhill
Nominee Wins Regular Nomination Without Opposition
In the eighth district's two wards only 167 votes were cast for the regular nomination. The scant turnout underscores limited contest and momentum for the nominee.
Second Norfolk Senate Contest Looms with Bemis Favored
In the second Norfolk senatorial district a bitter convention fight is anticipated between Whittaker of Wrentham and Bemis of Foxboro, with Bemis holding a slight edge. Before the senatorial contest is settled a county commissionership race is involved, and both candidates will participate. Samuel Cole of Beverly is assured the Senate nomination for the second district.
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Norfolk
Whittaker
Wrentham
Bemis
Foxboro
Samuel Cole
Beverly
Senate
Bennett Loses Lynn in 14th District Caucus Vote
Sept 24 The evening caucuses drew little interest except in Ward 6 where Frank P Bennett was defeated while the ward backed the other candidate. Ward 6 chose six unpledged delegates for the middle Essex senatorial district and Saugus chose three unpledged delegates, with minimal activity elsewhere.
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Bennett
Lynn
Frank P. Bennett
Ward
Middle Essex
Saugus
Melrose GOP caucus approves Robinson Folger race turnout
In Melrose a large Republican caucus vote tallied 80 ballots for the Representative nomination. Alderman Arthur H. Folger led with 908 votes to John G. Robinson’s 477 overall, carrying his ward Highland district Ward 7 and his own wards 6 5 4 3 2. From 6 to 9 pm supporters hustled to maximize turnout, yielding an unexpectedly high vote total.
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Melrose
John G. Robinson
Board of Aldermen
Arthur H. Folger
Robinson
Alderman Folger
Highland District
Mr. Robinson
Gove Claims Senate Victory in Fifth Middlesex Race
WALTHAM Sept. 4 Otis M Gove candidate for State Senate in the fifth Middlesex district declares an overwhelming victory over Charles F A Smith at an early hour. Gove carried six of seven wards in the city and claims the Lincoln delegate. Smith counters with the Lincoln delegate and two Wayland delegates, plus two in Waltham.
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Waltham
Otis M. Gove
State Senate
Middlesex
Charles F. A Smith
Bliss and Sampson Win in Hampden Districts
Springfield reports that H F Sampson of Springfield will likely win the first Hampden district with 28 delegates, while Henry C Bliss of West Springfield appears to have carried Holyoke and Chicopee in the second district. Kneil of Westfield heads his town’s delegation. Springfield sees R F Hamilton win the third district by five votes, with Brewster Parker Tapley and Bearse all returning.
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Springfield
Hampden
H. F. Sampson
C. F., Grosvenor
Palmer
Sampson
Henry C. Bliss
West Springfield
Holyoke
Chicopee
A.S. Kneil
Westfield
R. F. Hamilton
D. H. Brewst*r
M. C. Parker
G. W. Tapley
F. A. Bearse
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