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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
4
An advertisement pledges free full treatment packages from two leading ladies for women with pelvic and menstrual ailments. The offer promises privacy and home delivery, claiming the program requires no questions or references.
Senator F. L. Codman defeated John K. Berry for Senate in a chaotic caucus. William H. Lynch sought to appoint himself warden, but Charles H. Turner was elected. Protestors challenged nearly every attendee as Cassidy the janitor clashed with the officials before taking the oath and voting.
The old timers call the Ward 10 contest against Isaac F Paul a fizzle as they recall many bitter struggles in the Appleton street school house ward room. President Hutchinson of the city committee leads Hall's campaign staff.
In Dorchester a surprise develops in the senatorial contest between Codmian and Berry as results emerge. Voters watched closely as early tallies hinted at a shift, signaling a competitive race with unexpected momentum for one candidate.
In Dorchester votes surged amid three way House battles in Wards 20 and 24 as Codman and Berry campaigns mix with Adams rivals. Ward 16 figures hint Codman may win renomination despite Adams supporters' push. Special electric cars ferried voters with Codman and Berry banners as turnout climbed.
Hon Herbert Parker is said by his managers to hold a majority of delegates pledged to the state convention, signaling strong support for his candidacy.
Reports from three wards show Codman and Berry exchanging claims of victory with Berry backers seeking odds. Codman smiles as Ward 4 counting begins with a large anticipated tally. House candidates Milldram and Gilpatric fight for votes amid early results. Mifidram leads Callender in initial balloting.
In Ward 21 the caucus opened with officials from both Winsloe and regular factions. The war den ordered the delegates removed. A policeman refused to eject them, citing orderly conduct. The warden initially refused to start the caucus until removal. Voters waited about 20 minutes before action.
An advertisement claims Mme Ribault’s complexion remedy can transform damaged skin. Testimonials from Fannie B. Ralston of Cincinnati and Kentucky describe dramatic improvements from pimples and blemishes to a flawless face. Includes mailing offer for a free sample via Memphis address.
The warden blocks three men from voting while they sign the oath, as the caucus proceeds with a hot contest. Temple A. Winsloe fights for a House nomination and a Bordman Hall detention for district attorney, opposing John J. Richardson and his ward’s regulars.
In Ward 22 Representative John Bleiler falls to Frank Seiberlich by two votes. John Duff secures 544 votes while Seiberlich earns 378, ending Bleiler’s long tenure and his role as liquor committee chair amid a heated race.
A political upset ends a long serving House member's influence as Bleiler defeats the incumbent, removing a familiar voice from the chamber. The loss reshapes committee control and signals a shift in party dynamics.
The text describes Hall's team seeking South Boston support and other delegates to reach a victory margin. It notes Hall claims most votes locally and from related delegations, with percentages suggesting a tight, multi-area effort to assemble a winning total.
In East Bridgewater an interview with Republican attorney general candidate Robert O. Bast notes from across the state suggest he will gain delegates from all regions including Worcester. He cannot provide exact figures but anticipates substantial support and to hold his lead against his opponent.
The Republican caucuses in Cambridge were poorly attended with no real contests except in Ward 2 for Representative. Senatorial contender Apsey appears favored as Wards 1 and 5 may support him nearly unanimously and Ward 2 likely grants him about two thirds of the delegates.
In Ward 11 Rep L A Wrothingham is renominated while Ward 4 faces a tough race likely to favor Coolidge. Delegates discuss Harris as a strong contender though they refrain from committing to a specific endorsements, leaving Harris’s prospects seen as favorable.
Republican caucuses in Chelsea drew light turnout with focus on the Representative races in wards two through seven. Dominic Magsi won Ward 2, Beck led Ward 1 to secure nomination. George Stearns challenged Charles P. Brewer. Brewer carried both wards, elected by a large margin. State delegation supports Harris.
The smallest Republican caucus in Revere yielded 87 ballots with no real opposition to any candidate. The county delegation backs Richardson for district attorney with Paul as second choice.
The document lists nominees for Boston representatives by ward with two candidates per ward. Wards include names such as Albee Bagley Glatson West Pike Reed Scollay Holmes Polk Woodbury Beaman Gay Birnbaum Perry Read Ridle Kinney Nichols Frothingham Hopang Peck McDon James Dwyer Pwittines Dalrymple Laurence Award Humphries ledale Jostus Barker Ackerman Ziegler Vinson Adams Dr Emery Duff Selberiich Breed Smith Gilpatric Calder Read Win gate.
A misdesign of county delegation designations in Ward 2 caused voter confusion and many ballots invalidated. Officials anticipate a high rate of disqualifications as a result of the error affecting the county delegation.
The Paul and Hall camps dispute caucus results with claims of Boston votes and doubt in several wards. Hall supporters say nomination is nearly secure, while Paul backers accuse administration forces of pressuring voters and miscounting ballots.
The article notes that top delegation pledges Fred H. Seavey as sheriff while other county offices remain unpledged. A second delegation backed John J. Richardson for district attorney. Voters misread the two titles as separate offices, leading to many invalidated county ballots.
Somerville caucuses drew sizable crowds with three candidates contesting the senatorial nomination. Horace C. White of Ward 1 carried a vote in each of the seven wards as the fray centered on the key party post.
Bourne and Nye clash over unpledged delegates in a Cape election. Delegates on Cape amount to 27, Martha's Vineyard seven, Nantucket three. Nye claims 15 delegates to 17 for Luscombe, with five unpledged remaining as ballots close.
Medford Republican caucus drew strong turnout as Parker captured 12 of 15 delegates for Attorney General. The event highlighted local support amid party efforts in the region.
Malden Republicans held ward caucuses last evening. The city has 2 percent delegates to state and local conventions. The Representative convention consists of 62 delegates, the largest in the city’s history. Delegates to the State convention are solid for State Auditor Henry BE Turner for renomination, with 16 for Harris and 8 for Parker.
Haverhill Sept. District Attorney Peters, after receiving returns from five of six Salem wards, voiced strong confidence in winning countywide. He noted possible scattered delegates for Senator Attwill outside Lynn but believed it would not threaten his chances.
Northamptons caucus reports indicate Dana Malone the candidate for district attorney has secured enough delegates from Franklin and Hampshire counties to clinch the nomination.
In the Essex senatorial caucus former Representative Thomas F. Porter defeated Representative Odlin in a clean sweep across the district including Nahant Swampscott and Lynn. Porter carried every precinct in the district.
The Colored Democratic Club of Ward 10 held a rally last evening at 12% Chandler Street with N B Marshall presiding. Speakers included the Hon John A Sullivan Clifford J Plum Panties of the Pee uae city committee George Horton Cornel Vincent and B Day.
In district six, councillor H. Howe holds a strong lead among the delegation and is favored to secure re nomination for another term.
John H. Powns land of Amesbury, candidate for councillor in the fifth district, said tonight he expected to go into the convention with between 70 and 80 delegates and would
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