Democratic Organization Faces Fight for Its Life
Democratic wards show movement toward a new municipal machine as the city gears up for next year’s mayoral race. In Charlestown East Boston Roxbury and the South End defeats for organization candidates signal a concerted push to reshape leadership. Mayor Collins resists a direct clash while Doyle’s bid for street commissioner stirs internal tension amid tightening party discipline.
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Senate
South Boston
Charlestown
East Boston
Roxbury
South End
Boston
James H. Doyle
Salem D. Charles
Foss Not Republican, Says General Draper
General William F. Draper of Hopedale rejects Eugene N. Foss as a Republican. He argues Foss advocates reciprocity with Canada and should join the Democrats, criticizing leaving protection only for manufactures while reducing agricultural protections. A Foss ally seeks to force Draper into a public exchange at the Republican State convention amid ballot counting for state treasurer.
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General Draper
Canada
William F. Draper
Hopedale
Home Market Club
Eugene N. Foss
New York
Europe
Congress
Democrats
Poss
Committee On Ballots
Weeks Wins Big in 12th District Caucuses
Newton September 28 reports show Weeks securing 103 of 125 delegates and a sure nomination in the 12th district race. Bemis supporters were surprised by the small delegate share as results from the Newton Club late into the night confirmed Weeks’ lead.
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Newton
12Th
Weeks
Newton Club
Bemis
Cape Senatorial Nomination contest on Cape
In Barnstable on September 28 the Cape held a senatorial convention to succeed Senator William A. Nye. Five candidates contested with Nye seeking a fourth term. Harding Hinckley Nickerson Patterson totaled delegates 7 9 9 3 8, needing 19 votes to nominate, signaling a landmark event for the district.
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Barnstable
Cape
William A. Nye
Bourne
Heman A. Harding
Chatham
Henry N. Hinckley
Tisbury
Darius A. Nickerson
Harwich
Thomas Patterson
Nye
Harding
Hinckley
Nickerson
Patterson
Roberts Repeats Victory in Seventh District Nomination
Congressman Roberts of Chelsea defeated ex-Representative Frank P. Bennett of Saugus in the Seventh district. Roberts secured 114 delegates, 45 more than the required majority, from 136, with Bennett earning 22. Returns were received at Young's Hotel last evening confirming the victory.
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Congressman Roberts
Chelsea
Frank P. Bennett
Saugus
Bennett
Roberts
Young’s
Revere Holds Largest Caucus Yet Overnight
The biggest caucus in Revere's history concluded late last night as participants gathered in a crowded venue, showing unprecedented turnout and heightened interest in local politics despite limited final results available.
Beck Wins Chelsea Backing in Suffolk Dist Nomination
Counted votes show Ex-Representative John B. Beck of Chelsea leading by 150 to 200 votes for the Republican senatorial nomination in the first Suffolk district. Mayor Willard failed to carry Chelsea, Beck winning the city by 239, signaling a solid nomination path. Congressman Roberts carried the delegation, giving six votes in the convention amid contests for 25 town offices.
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John B. Beck
Chelsea
Suffolk
Willard
Beck
Roberts
Whipple Confident of State Treasurer Nomination
Brockton Sept 28 Colonel J J Whipple Republican candidate for State treasurer said after last nights returns he has a safe majority of delegates and sufficient votes to win on the first ballot. He told a Post reporter he was satisfied with results to date and did not closely follow todays caucuses.
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Brockton
J. J. Whipple
Whipple
Post
Walter L. Collins Leads Ward 20 Race in Dorchester
Friends of Walter L. Collins, Dorchester lawyer, praised his late surge in the Ward 20 representative contest. He topped the ticket and drew nearly as many votes as the combined totals of the other two candidates.
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Walter L. Collins
Dorchester
Ward
Kyle Believed To Have Won Fight Plymouth Senate Race
Plymouth Sept 28 The caucuses in the first Plymouth senatorial district indicate the nomination of ex Representative William S. Kyle of Kingston over J B O'Brien of Abington with a delegation of 28 for Kyle and 11 for O'Brien.
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Plymouth
Williams
Kingston
O’brien
Abington
UNITED DRUG STOCKHOLDERS BANQUET AT THE BRUNSWICK
A jolly banquet at the Brunswick last evening closed the two days annual meeting of United Drug Company stockholders. About 225 stockholders attended. Thomas Vogels of Minneapolis responded to the toast to the ladies. President B. E. Cahoon of New York presided. Speakers included Stephen Hexter of Chicago Henry Huder of Indianapolis B. L. Schultz of Denver and Louis K. Liggitt of Boston served as secretary and general manager.
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United Drug Stockholders
Brunswick
United Drug Company
Thomas Vogels
Minneapolis
BE. D. Cahoon
New York
Stephen Hexter
Chicago
Henry Huder
Indianapolis
B. L. Schultz
Denver
Louis K. Liggitt
Boston
Richelieu Staged by Shea at Globe Theatre
Mr Shea as Cardinal Richelieu drew a crowded Globe Theatre audience with an unbounded/enthusiastic response. Supporting actors J Irving Southard L Miller John E Gilbert James J Cassady Frank Darien Robert Lee and Miss Charlotte Burkett Miss Alice Endres delivered solid performances as key figures. Cardinal Richelieu repeats Saturday afternoon for more patrons.
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Cardinal Richelieu
Thomas BE. Shea
Globe Theatre
King’s Palace
J. Irving Southard
L. Miller
John E. Gilbert
James J. Cassady
Frank Darien
Robert Lee
Charlotte Burkett
Alice Endres
Miners injured in Peckville shaft explosion
Twelve men seriously injured in a Peckville Mt Jessup colliery gas explosion. John Makinski and John Busba feared fatally hurt as blast rocks the Peck shaft in Scranton area.
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Peckville
Scranton
Penn
Peck
Mt. Jessup
John Makinski
John Busba
Hartford Boy Kills Butcher in Abattoir
In Hartford County a 22 year old butcher Louis Mazenter was shot dead by 15 year old George Lefebvre at Wilson's station abattoir as Mazenter dressed a steer. Lefebvre, arrested later, claimed accidental discharge while birds shooting nearby. a rabbi Stichowloski witnessed a gun pointed and the fatal shot.
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Hartford
Conn
Louis Mazenter
George Lefebvre
Wilson’s Station
Lefebvre
Mazenter
Stichowloski
Judge Phelps Signals Willingness To Apologize
After a session with Judge Phelps and Attorney Nash, a conference was held at the Federal building with United States District Attorney Moulton. Details of the interview remain undisclosed pending communications to Washington from the district attorney's office and the State House. Assistant District Attorney Garland, who travelled to Pittsfield for talks, returned and declined to discuss the case.
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Nash
Federal Building
United States
Moulton
State House
Washington
Bates
Atlee
Garland
Pittsfield
London Criticism for Hugh Gurney
The Westminster Gazette sums up official opinion on Hugh Gurney the British embassy official who was fined in Lee Massachusetts for speeding and contempt of court. It says legation members should keep to local law and suggests waiving privilege and paying the fine. The piece notes official annoyance at claims of diplomatic exemption and praises the American press for its sensible coverage.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Phelps
Lee
Mass
Hugh Gurney
Washington
Legations
Gurney
Cambridge Citizens Favor Subways Over Elevated Line
Cambridge officials and the rapid transit advisory board met with Mayor Daly. The board supported a subway, while the city government committee delayed comment until Boston Elevated officials review. Public sentiment favors a subway over an elevated road.
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Cambridge
Daly
Boston Elevated
Lee Lionizes Phelps Led In Berkshire Delegation
Associate Justice Phelps, lauded as town hero, was chosen chairman of the town Republican delegation to the Berkshire county convention and named a member of the congressional delegation. A wealthy, genial but non lawyer business leader, he is a close friend of ex Governor Crane and heads several manufactories including the wire mill. He punished Gurney for insolence, remarking the act violated state and local law. Mrs. Phelps reported he would stay in Springfield overnight and return in the morning.
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Gurney
Berkshire
Casey
Crane
New
Mr. Phelps
Mrs. Phelps
Springfield
Free Private Lecture to Men by Dr Greene at Tremont Temple
Dr J A Greene a Boston specialist in male diseases will deliver a grand free private illustrated lecture for men only this Thursday at 8 o clock in Tremont Temple. The talk covers private health topics including nervous debility and will be illustrated with dissolving views of Japanese cities and customs. Admission and seats are free.
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J.A. Greene
Temple Pt
Boston
Tremont Temple
Lasell Seminary Opens With Record Matriculants
Auburndale September 28 Lasell Seminary opened with a record 175 pupils enrolled, 160 from out of town. The new students were welcomed by former classes and Dr Bragdon in the gym. Mrs Blanche C Martin addressed them on voice culture. Faculty changes include Miss Pauline D Heinrich as German teacher and Miss Laura W Ballou overseeing physical culture.
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Auburndale
Lasell Seminary
Bragdon
Blanche C. Martin
Pauline D. Heinrich
Laura W. Ballou
Defence Began In The McInerney Naturalization Case
The defense opened after noon with Charles J. Anderson testifying about McInerney and McCarthy in a Narragansett saloon. Cronin and Anderson described inquiries about the toilet room while McInerney was linked to discussing naturalization papers. Records from John J. Capelle and Alice Farnham showed McInerney’s 1894 naturalization, with handwriting expert Charles A. French confirming the signer identity. The case proceeds the next morning with further witness testimony and document review.
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McInerney Naturalization
Charles J. Anderson
Narragansett
Speidel’s
Mr. McCarthy
Naturalization
McCarthy
Hurlburt
Patrick J. Cronin
John J. Capelle
Boston
James McInerney
Tremont Street
Ireland
Boston Electric Light Company
Congress Street
McInerney
Alice Farnham
Charles A. French
Sarah Connell
Linden Park Street
James Gleason
Mr. McInerney
Termont Street
Miss Connell
Benjamin H. Bradlee
James McIinerney
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