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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
2
A large Charlestown gathering closes after over two hours of cheers for Democratic candidates. Senator Tague Representative McCarthy William Q. B. Hayes John Toland and John J. Maloney addressed the crowd, with Dennison leading factions and pledging good government. The meeting wrapped near 1 a.m. as supporters voiced strong backing for the slate.
Corbett and Shaw held well attended meetings in Wards 3 and 5 last night. Opponents paraded with torches but attendance remained high. Ward 5 featured Arthur Harrington seeking re election and Councilman John C Hurley. Ward 3 listeners heard Charles Sullivan seeking a second term and James J Mellerf, former first assistant assessor.
Members of Mr. Corbett’s group will march in a body to the ward room where the caucus is to be held, signaling coordinated participation in the local political event.
In North Bennet Street Ward room and Jackson Hall Ward 6, Fitzgerald and Dixon Kane factions traded strong charges as campaigns heated up. Rallys drew large crowds, one spilling into Eliot School field, with language varied between English and Italian. Kane labeled Fitzgerald tyrant while Fitzgerald accused Kane and Dixon of Republican City Hall ties. Campaigns centered on Conry’s bid and ward loyalties amid heated accusations of favorites and futures.
James F. Hurley chaired Roughan Hall gathering of ward 5 Democrats with speakers including Corbett Shaw and Harrington. Ward 3 Jackson Club session featured Mellen presiding and Corbett, Shaw addressing issues, attacking rivals' votes. Noon rally planned in Jackson Hall. tensions over Italian voters, Dixon Kane anti-Dixon charges, labor jobs, and national issues flagged.
The Pierpont schoolhouse rally drew about 500 as Keliher and Fitzgerald pressed for the senatorial nomination. Keliher labeled Quinn noncandidate for Congress and urged voting for Fitzgerald while accusing Sullivan of maneuvering to shift wards. Fitzgerald accused Sullivan of attempting to steal the nomination and questioned Sullivan’s Roxbury residence.
A solitary Democrat presided as chairman at last night’s Ward 4 caucus in Somerville and cast the only vote. Delegations formed were as strong as other wards, though attendance was lighter. Across the city fewer than 200 ballots were cast. Wards 2 3 and 6 used preprinted ballots. other wards chose delegations at caucus. Delegates remain unpledged.
Ex-Councilman Tim othy L Connolly and Councillor Charles J Quirk spoke from a wagon in the street after the opposition seized Hibernian Hall for a rally. The McCarthy faction boasted the biggest crowd, while Connolly claimed a crowd too large to count.
In Winthrop last night the first caucus of the ninth congressional district elected Simon Donovan and W. S. Robersagan as delegates to the district Democratic convention. They are pledged to Joseph A. Conry of Ward 2 and are the first delegates from the contest in that district.
At a large meeting in Ward 18, John F. White was endorsed for the House of Representatives from the district. A Roxbury businessman, he has long supported the Democratic party and holds leadership roles in several fraternal groups including Division 22 A O H, Dewey Lodge A O U W, Ward 18 Club president, K of C member, and John Mitchell Club participant.
A large meeting in Lyceum Hall supported Joseph A. Conry with about 1800 attendees. The crowd was highly enthusiastic though interruptions arose, blamed by Conry supporters on a rival faction. Conry asserted a candidate for the superintendency of ferries under Hart disrupted his speech.
In People's Institute Hall Ward 18 ex Alderman Frank J O'Toole charged that Democrats in the ward conspired with City Hall and opposed the regular Democracy. Other speakers were Thomas P Fallon Daniel J Gallagher and Timothy F Crowley.
A large turnout at the Seneca Camping Club room on Way Street heard John J. Gartland Jr and Charles Rhinehart endorsed for Ward 9 Representatives. Speeches were given by candidates John Hart and William Fitzgerald, Esq.
The Election Board received applications for certified copies of the voting lists from Tuesday night’s Republican caucuses in Boston. They will be supplied in time for use tonight, focusing on Wards 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 and 21 where Democratic city employees who opposed General Collins voted in caucuses.
Plain Talk asserts common salves do not cure catarrh and only internal treatment can cleanse the blood. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a palatable lozenge that reaches the mucous membranes and avoids cocaine morphine or narcotics, sold by druggists for 50 cents per package.
James A. Watson received a rousing reception at a Cabot street bath house rally last night for re election to the Legislature from Ward 18. Speakers from across the city included Joseph A Dennison Representative Charles Sullivan and several councilmen as well as Mr Watson. John H Logue presided over the event.
A large Dorchester street court house audience heard Representative William B McNary and several speakers including William H. Baker of Newton, David T. Walsh of Clinton, Reuben Rush, and Donald A. McDonald with Thomas J. Kinney presiding.
Lynn, Sept. 2. The seventh district Democratic nomination for Congress was settled in Ward 6, Ramsdell’s home, with uncontested delegates who oppose Ramsdell’s nomination. Lynn’s candidate may be James H. Sisk, a well known lawyer.
An enthusiastic crowd of about 700 gathered at Vine Street Church last evening to endorse John J. Mansfield for Ward 17 Legislature. Mansfield spoke on local and national issues, emphasizing the Democratic referendum. He received an ovation as Walter T. Ranton presided. other speakers included Dean of Wakefield, Alfred J. Hurley, James F. Creed, M. H. Jennings, and Thomas F. Curley.
The William J. Bryan Association of Ward 13 held a meeting led by Thomas J. Collins at Clan-na-Gael Hall. Principal speaker Michael J. Jordan appeared before Captain Healy and others. Collins was elected a delegate to the national convention of Democratic clubs.
Reported deadlock as workers refuse pay talks while seeking arbitration on grievances aside from semi monthly pay and powder house locations. Many plan not to return to work tomorrow as slopes run short handed. Lehigh Valley Coal Company notes higher activity today but overall district production falls amid growing strike momentum.
Boston coal dealers refuse an advance while demand remains steady and stocks hold, but a frost or prolonged strike could force higher prices. With no market price and ongoing shortages, prices may soar as stocks thin and buyers stock up, while other regions move to limited sales.
At Green Italy near the Jermyn mines a riot left three miners shot and many injured by clubs and bricks. Nicholas Gentlicore was shot in the back and may die. Two Italian victims were wounded, one in the neck and one in the groin, as a crowd tried to stop non union workers from crossing into the town to persuade them to quit and join the strike.
The Cambridge colliery operated by Cambridge Coal Co. closed tonight, marking the end of operations in the Hazleton Ashland belt. D R James cites safety as reason for suspension. Brookwood washery near Mahanoy Place stayed full until strikers influenced workers to go home. Ashland East colliery resumed with nearly full force. Locustdale Potts and Locust Spring at Locust Gap also in operation, while Mahanoy City collieries remained idle.
The Rev John C Konstankievicz pastor of the Russian Greek church and U S vicar general announced this afternoon that if the strike continues to cause suffering and destitution, the church property worth over 25000 dollars will be mortgaged and the proceeds shared with sufferers. If the strike endures long the entire congregation may leave the region.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 26 operators plan to restart a few mines to pressure a return to work. Four to five collieries are expected to resume as coal and iron police commissions for 400 officers are issued by Governor Stone and distributed to five large companies.
Secretary R T Mitchell of the Allied Building Trades Council in Philadelphia reports a letter from President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers declining present financial aid for striking miners. The UMW chief says special subscriptions would be received if the miners desire help.
John A. Smith of Milwaukee promotes Gloria Tonic as a cure for rheumatism after personal suffering and claims of success. He offers 25 000 free sample packages by mail to prove its efficacy, citing cured individuals in multiple states and even endorsements from doctors. Smith provides his Milwaukee address for requests, asserting universal benefit and no charge for the trial package.
A local official stated that no financial aid was needed now and unlikely to be required for some time, and requested that the taking of subscriptions be discontinued.
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