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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
9
Teddy Glynn recounts beating the Curleys in Ward 17 for the representing nomination. He credits a clean campaign and street rallies, recalls past contests, and notes broad support from clean young residents and local clubs. Children sang parodies praising Glynn and lampooning Curleys.
The Room for Governor ex Mayor John H. H. McNamee gains boost from delegates elected to the State convention in Cambridge and Medford pledging support. Analysts say this could influence today’s Democratic caucus delegate elections. In Boston, ward contests arise in Wards 1 3 12 and 1 over local issues.
The speaker defends against vicious accusations from opponents including claims of poisoning babies and being a corporate tool. He notes 600 children joined his parades in support and clarifies that campaign autos belonged to Timothy L Connolly, former Common Council president.
Representative Robert Luce defeats strong opposition in Somerville. Other district nominees include Vinal and Berry. Elmer F. Stevens wins in the Senate race. Sanderson and Champlin split attorney-general delegates. In the sixth district Dewitte Lapham and John Higgins contend. In the eighth district John Higgins and John P. Burke pursue seats.
September 26 in Melrose at Republican caucuses Andrew J. Burnett was nominated for Representative and Dana J. Malone won the delegates in the attorney general contest.
The Charlestown count gave James J. Mellen a majority in the senatorial district by about 385 votes, edging George F. Monahan after a tight campaign. In Ward 3 anti machine candidates won the House race, while Ward 4 saw Teeling and Quinlan prevail and Ward 6 went to Buckley and Powers.
Alderman Edward J. Bromberg said Goetting backers in Boston were pleased with the city primaries and confident that at next Tuesday's State convention Goetting will be the Republican choice for Lieutenant Governor with Guild as the running mate.
In a day of primaries across Boston and environs the Ward 7 battle raged between factions with Charley Shue voting for John Quinn and a man arrested at Precinct 3 for voting under another name. Returns showed strong anti machine sentiment in Charlestown and East Boston with notable gains for Norton-Costello and Hurley while the regulars fought to hold State and district attorney delegations.
A carriage transporting Patrolman Rich and ballot boxes from West Roxbury to City Hall broke down at Rutland and Tremont, delaying four precinct returns for over half an hour. Police note the carriage carries the same ballots and officer, who has seen two prior breakdowns, and question whether a hoodoo is involved.
Cincinnati and Cy Young dominated the Boston Nationals as Wolverton wild pitches aided a heavy Reds rally. Boston managed baserunners in many innings but produced only one run, while Cincinnati tallied 13 on the day.
In a 5-3 game Pittsburg over New York, Earned runs were 2 for Pittsburg and 3 for New York. Key plays include Donlin and McGann two base hits, Browne's home run, and stolen bases by Wagner Browne and Devlin. Pitchers Lynch Liefield Ames Mathewson faced various hits with 8 3 3 walks. Time 2h 5m. Attendance 5050.
Victor Hatherley, hydraulic engineer, is hired by Colone Lysander Stark for a secret stamping machine problem. Stark and a shadowy associate lure him to Eyford Berkshire after promising high pay and absolute secrecy. Hatherley travels by train and meets them at a remote country house for the night.
A man discusses a hidden fuller's earth deposit on neighboring lands near Reading and his plan to mine it secretly. He uses a hydraulic press to compress earth into bricks and conceal the operation, asking for secrecy and promising a meeting at Byford tonight. The interview ends with a sealed warning to keep silent.
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