Horgan Defeated In Ward House Race Amid Tight Count
Voters flocked after 6 pm as five candidates vied for Representative. Horgan was absent but backed by Douglass and anti machine allies. Early results showed Horgan and Fitzgerald tied after 160 votes, with Hickey leading the House competition and Douglass Sheehan Healey close for second as counting began under warden supervision.
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Horgan
Exparetore Douglass
Sheehan
Hickey
Douglass
Healey
Noonan
Fouhey
Fitzgerald
Heavy vote in Charlestown wards three to five
In Wards 3 4 and 5 of Charlestown a three cornered senatorial contest pitting Corbett Tague and an independent faction sparked one of the bitterest battles in the second senatorial district. Attempts were made to set out the total voting strength of all three wards.
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Corbett
Tague
Charlestown
Ward Room Crowds Turnout After Supper Polls Close
Light turnout at opening gave way to a large evening audience as polls near closing promised one of the ward’s biggest tallies. Lieutenant Curry of Station 15 ordered all in the ward room to remove insignia ribbons provoking protests by the Corbett faction who wore faded green ribbons.
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Curry
Station 15
Warn
Corbett
Local Ward Mayoral Campaign Faces Bitter Contest
P A Collins was nominated for mayor two years ago but objections were dismissed. Tague Harrington and Corbett factions wore ribbons and buttons. The Corbett ticket aimed to win in their ward and Sullivan the Senate candidate was expected to prevail though Harrington would challenge many ballots. Doherty emerged as a dangerous factor in the Representatives race with Ward 4 showing the fiercest contest.
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P. A. Collins
Tague
Harrington
Might
Corbett
Sullivan
Senate
Thiefie Corbett
Melfen
Fitzgerald
Doherty
Harrington Anti Machine Loses Ward Election
In a ward race Harrington the anti machine candidate trailed Sullivan by a narrow margin. Three Legislature hopefuls Quinlan Marnell and Hurley Higgins appeared set for renomination with Kelly seen for a large total. Reports of ballot stuffing surfaced but were not substantiated as machines defeated across the ticket.
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Harrington
Sullivan
Bree
Quinlan
Marnell
Kelly
Tague
Cambridge
Timothy Dugan
Thomas Ryan
Dugan
Ryan
Hurley
Higgins
Fitzgerald Wins in Ward 6 Defeats Horgan by Over 1000
Ex congressman Fitzgerald clinched Ward 6 over Horgan with 1836 votes to 212 as party leaders backed Fitzgerald and claim fraud charges are unfounded. Campaign workers mobilized voters amid a calm election day with police and officials present and no major disturbances reported.
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Fitzgerald
Ward
Henry
Horgan
Mahoney
H Mn
Guy
North End
Cambridge
Uls
Timate
Organ
Democrata vi
Borofseky
Bradley
Grady
Rourke
Hockenty Mia Pele
Cuti
Fitchburg
Joshua Holden
Back Bay
Fitzgern
Weymo
Ward 8 Caucus Violence Favors Hendricks-Lomasney
A seven hour battle at Ward 8 ends with the old guard led by Martin Lomasney prevailing nearly two to one over the Horgan faction. Police rushed to a riot at the caucus opening while 300 Horgan supporters faced about 100 Hendricks backers led by Dan Kiley as the ward room door was smashed.
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Ward 8
Martin Lomasney
Horgan
Lomaskey
Bloksom
Hendricks Club
Dan” Kiley
Lomtaney
Hendricks
Biff
Melee at the polls as Lomasney and Horgan factions clash
The scene at the polling rail erupts in a brawl with Dan Kiley and Lomasney figures prominent. Police intervene as Horgan and Hendricks allies clash, a truce declares a halt to challenges while tensions flare and a Socialist is ejected.
Local races show tight contests in wards with uncertain outcomes
The report notes a close fight between Creed and Hickey for second place in McNary division, a shifting three way battle among Sullivan Powers and Collins for a Ward 13 House contest, and ongoing Norton Flood battles in Ward 14 with results not yet clear.
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Nary
J. Walter Creed
D. W. H. Hickey
McNary
William J. Sullivan
James Powers
Thomas J. Collins
Sullivan
Powers
Big Vote in Ward 20 Shifts Local Democratic Power
The Ward 20 caucus saw the younger Democrats defeat the old organization for Senator and State committee posts and one inspector in the largest caucus vote yet. Ward 20 Democratic Club leader William G. Shannon topped the ticket with 407 votes as officers neared a recount amid tight margins.
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Ward 20
William G. Shannon
Rep Thomas Mackey Wins Ward 7 Renomination
Photo credit Chickering. Rep Thomas Mackey won renomination in Ward 7. He was among the few Democrats who supported the Governor's veto of the Boston L bill.
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Chickering
Thomas Mackey
Ward
Representatives Elected Ward Totals List
A partial roster of elected representatives by ward shows names such as William H. Marnell John H. Quinlan Andrew A. Radaracco Patrick H. Bradley Daniel J. Donnelly and others across wards 1 2 6 8 9 10 12 20 21 24 25 with notes indicating nominations and renominations in a historical election record.
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William H. Marnell
John H. Quinlan
Andrew A. Radaracco
Patrick H. Bradley
John A. Coulthurst
Andrew J. Peters
William Johnston
James BE. McLaughlin
Arthaur B. Gilpatrick
Frank Spangler
Gangs Clash at Ballot Box Amid Delayed Count in 1900s Tale
A tense scene unfolds as Ward Bosses and figures like Lomasney vie for control at a crowded polling place. Officers and precinct lines tense while a late vote swings favor to the Horgan faction, keeping rivals in the rear as results loom.
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Clark
Horgan
Frank
Buck
Lomasney
Lipomagney
Upderland
Lomashey
Torersafin
Onice Merc
South Boston Wards Vote Sets Tone for Senate Race
In three wards of South Boston voters cast a quiet ballot with no disturbances. The key race centered on a three candidates: M J Lydon, M J Sullivan, and Wolent Kelle, each contesting the senatorial seat with Lydon seen as favored in his home ward.
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Boston
M. J
Lydon
M. J. Sulliva
Wolent
Kelle
Mr. Sullivan
Factional Struggle Shapes Ward Battles and McNary Contest
Report from Ward 15 and surrounding wards details a tight contest as Sullivan gains strong support in Ward 15 while Norton Baldwin and Lyon influence Ward 419. McNary faces opposition led by Reidy Creed Iyla and Rush amid questions on voter eligibility. Delegation fights loom as results hint at McNary or Winter victory, with wards 15 and 419 pivotal.
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Norton-Baldwin
Lyon
Thig
Sullivan
Calcua
Lydon
William McNary
Democratic State Committee
M. J. Reidy
James Creed
William Iyla
Reuben Rush
Eleen
McNary
Wint
Dorchester Ward 20 Victory Upsets Donovan Faction
The ticket swept Dorchester, opening at 10 and running in good order. Ward 20 Democratic Club claimed a long awaited win over John H. Donovan's faction on the Board of Assessors. John A. Hanley won State committeeman by 16 votes and Lawrence P. Shannon beat Quincey A. Lothrop by 64 in the senatorial contest.
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Ward 20
Democratic Club
John H. Donovan
Board of Assessors
Dorchester
John A. Hanley
Malachi L. Jennings
Lawrence P. Shannon
Quincey A. Lothrop
Harmony at Watertown Democratic Caucus Elects New Ticket
In Watertown on September 26 the Democratic caucus backed an entirely new town committee ticket led by Thomas S. Wales. James J. Monahan was chosen chairman and Frank D. Burbs secretary as 131 ballots favored the ticket amid a largely unanimous show of support.
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Watertown
Democratic Town Committee
Thomas S. Wales
L. G. Blair
Democratic Committee
James J. Monahan
Frank D. Burbs
Gaiors
Senatorial Nominees Listed For Re election
A list of senatorial nominees includes J Ball Second Charles Beeee Tivens Fitzgerald and Joma A Sullivan among others. Re election candidates named include Quincy A Edward Seaver and William W Clark. The record notes incumbents seeking another term.
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J. Ball
Charles 8
Eared
Beeee Tivens
Fitzgerald
Joma A . Sullivan
Quincy A
Piward’ Seaver
William W. Clark
Cloutier Wins Essex Democratic Senatorial Nomination
In Lawrence on September 26, Amedee Cloutier defeated Dennis Halley for the Fifth Essex district Senate nomination. Cloutier won a majority of Lawrence delegates and carried four of six wards and Methuen by two. Lawrence vote: Cloutier 1023 Halley 1001. Desmond Simion B. Ryan Dennis H Finn and Irank J Stanley won delegate spots for the Seventh Essex district convention with a three nomination contest expected.
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Lawrence
Amedee Cloutier
Dennis Halley
Essex
Cloutier
Methuen
Halley
Desmond
Simion B. Ryan
Dennis H. Finn
Irrank J. Stanley
Cambridge Caucuses End In Bitter Ward Contests
Cambridge caucuses last night saw strong turnout in three wards with bitter fights for representative. Ward 8 nominated Arthur Bapington amid protests and unlawful voting claims leading to two arrests for attempted vote casting under assumed names. In Ward 3 there were 1318 votes and Ward 5 tallies exceeded usual totals. Senatorial delegates were chosen.
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Cambridge
Ward
Novan
Montgomery
Ward 8
Arthur Bapington
Scobie and Skelley
Oederick Ober
Cambridge Street
Wogare Webster
Fourth Street
Short Democratic caucuses held in Somerville
In Somerville last evening 80 to 85 voters attended Democratic caucuses. Ward 5 lacked a call due to the caller being away. Ward 7 had only Hughbangs present and adjourned after a half hour. Ward 4 had only the chairman and secretary, then four more Democrats joined during a one hour recess. Ward 1 nominated J. Mullaney for Representative and a full ticket was chosen in other wards.
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Somerville
Becauagq
Offar
Hughbangs
J. Mullaney
Medford Democrats Hold Well Attended Caucuses
Democratic caucuses in Medford last night drew strong turnout with Ward 3 caucus meeting held for the first time in three years.
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Med
Ward
Sparks Renominated in Lowell Democratic Caucus
In Lowell on September 26 the Democratic caucuses produced no real contests. John T. Sparks was assured of renomination to the Senate. Michael Brady and O'Brien were endorsed for Representatives in Wards 5 and 9, with McMahon carrying nearby towns.
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Lowell
John T. Sparks
Senate
Michael Brady
O’brien
McMahon
Chelsea Caucuses Nominate Ba lir and Elect Nolan
In light turnout last night no contests occurred in any wards. Dr Thomas J Bair Chelsea was nominated for Senator and James F Nolan East Boston won a seat on the State central committee. Delegations to State county and councillor conventions were chosen with Ward 1 unpledged and Ward 2 backing Daniel B O Connell.
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Chelesa
Thomas J. Ba
Chelsea
James F. Nolan
East Boston
State Central Committee
Daniel Bf. O'Connell
Revere Caucuses Light as Ball and Nolan Nominated
In Revere the Democratic caucuses drew light attendance. Dr. Thomas J. Ball of Chelsea was nominated for Senator and James F. Nolan of East Boston won a seat on the State central committee.
Western Massachusetts caucuses show light turnout and no clear winner
Democratic caucuses across western Massachusetts report light attendance and limited interest. All state delegates chosen are believed to back Quincy for governor, though no instructions were given. Local contests remain unsettled after tonight’s caucuses.
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Quincy
No Contests in New Bedford City Committee Race
In New Bedford on September 6 city races were held with contests only in Ward 6 for a city committee seat. Officials report mayor delegates were elected and appear to back Quincy for governor.
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New Bedford
Mlor
Kno
Quincy
Diaz Lands Troops and Diaz Expedition Beset Panama Threat
Reports from incoming steamers claim a Diaz expedition of 169 to 200 men landed at Chame near Panama, supported by modern arms. Colombia sends 20 troops to Matchachin, imports rifles and ammunition, and buys two warships as Antioquia offers 17,000 men if needed.
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Pan-America
Domingo Diaz
Corinto
Nicaragua
Chame
Panama
Matchachin Station
Xarteped
Chorrera
Europe
Antioquia
Orne
Whitneys House in Sydney Burns in Overnight Fire
Halifax Nova Scotia September 27 A handsome residence named Dumbro at Sydney owned by H M Whitneys was destroyed by fire. A passerby noticed smoke from a second story window and alerted authorities. The blaze engulfed the interior before the department arrived. Cause unknown but suspected incendiary. Whitney family was away. Loss estimated at 20060 dollars insured.
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Halifax
N. S
H. M. Whitney
Dumbro
Sydney
Whitney
Sixth Regiment Wins Tri Color in MV Militia Rifle Meet
The Massachusetts Volunteer Militia rifle competition at Walnut Hill on the 200 and 600 yard ranges concluded with the Sixth Regiment of Infantry taking the Statz trophy from the First Heavy Artillery.
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Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Walnut Hill
Statz
Mrs. Howard Brookway Killed Near Crugers
A motor train on the New York Central near Crugers, north of New York City, struck and killed Mrs Iklee Brookway a well known musician, while she rode with her daughter and mother-in-law. The Brookways reside in Bridgewater New York.
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New York
Crugers
Osouth ‘Western Limited
New York Central
Hudson River
Iklee
Brookway Cnmineter
Bridgewater
N. Y
Tragedy as Child Fatally Struck by Team in City Street
Bridget F Welsh aged 1% of 32 Island street was riding with Curtis & Pope when a team driven by William O Donnell ran over her about 1 PM yesterday. The child died from injuries sustained in the accident.
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Bridget F. Welsh
Island Street
Curtis & Pope
William O’donnell
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