Lomasney Beats Curley in Ward 1 Fight
In a tense ward battle, Martin Lomasney of Ward 8 pressures Curley allies to deliver votes, with mentions of Glynn's campaign funding and a wager demanded by Lomasney’s Tammany faction against Aldermanic hopeful Connolly in Wards 12 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Organization
Ward 17
Roxbury
Jim Curley
North End Alliance
Daniel A. Whelton
Curley
Lomasney
Fitzgerald
Public Service Corporation
Michael McEttrick
Michael
Tammany Club
Tom
Vention
Tammany
Glynn
Connolly
The
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Connolly
Whelton Not A Candidate In Boston Mayoral Race
Mayor Whelton says he will not run for Boston mayor and plans to continue policy of Mayor Collins. He declines to discuss campaign funding and tax questions for city offices. Rumors link Martin Lomasney with Congressman McNary in possible political alliance, though outcome unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whelton
Boston
Post
Collins
Martin Lomasney
Ward 8
South
Congressman McNary
Lomasney
McNary
Daly Accuses Medford Mayor of Street Impropriety
In Medford on September 28 Alderman Dana Daly accused Street Commissioner John D. Dwyer of using city funds to macadamize a remote street passed through woods Central Avenue to benefit landholdings of William Dwyer. The board debated before approving the Lawrence street improvement. Postmaster General Hitchcock rejected attaching Medford post office to the Boston central office despite 1000 names on the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Board of Aldermen
Dana Daly
Lawrence Street
John D. Dwyer
Dwyer
Central Avenue
William Dwyer
Enwright
Daly
Boston
Hitchcock
New York Life Agents Face Scrutiny Over Bonuses and Attire
The hearings reveal promises of large bonuses to agents such as David H. Desbecker in Buffalo under Buckner of New York Life. references to extravagant inducements and the push for durable juvenile clothing. Tensions rise between witnesses Perkins and Hughes as the Nylic fund records are debated while Henry Winthrop explains stock transfers at Equitable during management changes. The committee plans to reconvene tomorrow.
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David H. Desbecker
Buffalo
New York Life
Buckner
Desbecker
The
New York Life In
Perkins
Hughes
Nylic’ Fund
Henry R. Winthrop
Equitable
Winthrop
Mr. Winthrop
James H. Hyde
Hyde
Home Office
Educator Shoes Promote Proper Footwear for Boys
Advertises Educator Shoes for boys with prices from 2 to 3 dollars. Emphasizes proper foot attire and durability for young wearers.
Radicals Outvoted at New Hampshire Insurance Meet
The closing session of the national convention of State insurance commissioners in Brattleboro New Hampshire chose conservative resolutions. Delegates pledged to back laws and regulations to curb extravagance and mismanagement in life insurance firms. J N Berry of Michigan was elected president and Commissioner Cutting of Massachusetts joined the executive committee.
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Bretton Woods
N. H
National Convention of State Insurance Commissioners
J. N. Berry
Michigan
Cutting
Massachusetts
Hartford Meeting Fails To Act On Federal Supervision
Hartford insurance interests oppose federal supervision of life insurance firms. A memorial will be prepared by a committee and submitted to the Connecticut State Board of Trade after a deferred formal action at the meeting.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut State Board of Trade
Olney Opposes Government Control of Railroads
The North American Review article by Richard Olney argues against federal and state rate making for railroads. He warns government boards would clash, making fair, stable rates impossible and suggests government ownership as a dangerous outcome. He questions whether interstate powers permit national ownership under the commerce clause.
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New York
W. J. Bryan
Richard Olney
North American Review
Cleveland
Schofield Urged in Third Essex Senate Race
Democrats in the third Essex district urge Ipswich representative George A. Schofield to run against Manchester figure James F. Shaw in the battle over Gaston Shaw interests. Shaw’s supporters pressure Schofield to refuse, while Shaw foes claim he can defeat Shaw ally Harding, Cummings, and Clark.
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Essex
Young Street Railway
James F. Shaw
Manchester
Harding
Cape
Cummings
Brookline
Clark
Wilmington
Gaston-Shaw
George A. Schofield
Ipswich
Shaw
Hebrews to Celebrate in Newton Tonight
In observance of their New Year the Hebrews of Wal tham Watertown and Newton will gather after sunset tomorrow in the Dalby street synagogue for services conducted by Rabbi Freeman of Boston. The observance continues through Sunday night with the feast of judgment noted for Oct 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Hebrews of
Waltham
Watertown
Dalby Street
Freeman
Boston
Suffolk County W C T U Holds Dorchester Convention
The 21st Suffolk County Women’s Christian Temperance Union session opened at the Second Congregational Church in Dorchester with Edith Whitmore of Lynn leading a pure food discussion. Over 150 delegates attended the day session as A B Frisbie read the convention record and Mrs E S Pike filed the treasurer’s report. Florence Soule welcomed the gathering and Mrs A M Brooks replied for the South Boston Union.
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Suffolk County
Dorchester
Edith Whitmore
Lynn
Suffolk County Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Second Congregational Church
A. B. Frisbie
E. S. Pike
Florence Soule
Dorchester Union
A. M. Brooks
South Boston Union
Open Mayoralty Fight in Boston Keeps Game Plan Unclear
The Boston mayoral race remains unsettled as machine leaders fail to name a candidate by mid September. Joseph J. Corbett says the field is open with Fitzgerald the recognized rival, Donovan tied to Lomasney, and the organization contemplating a new candidate. Josiah Quincy notes the situation is healthy and open to possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joseph J. Corbett
Corbett
Post
Fitzgerald
Edward J. Donovan
Lomasney
Jim? Donovan
James Donovan
Democratic City Organization
Jomasney
Mr. Corbett
Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Campaign managers clash over delegates in Middlesex race
Campaign managers for General Edgar R. Champlin claim a Middlesex majority in the attorney general race. Dana Malone backers claim 141 Suffolk delegates and a majority in Worcester Barnstable and Dukes counties. Judge Hall called Draper claims extravagant and proposed counting his own delegates in the convention.
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Edgar R. Champlin
Middlesex County
Dana Malone
Suffolk
Worcester
Barnstable
Dukes County
Middlesex
Hall
Draper
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Tannart
Oxford
Washington St
George H. Moore
Maple Terrace
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Moore
Knox
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Station 4
Henry Ballin
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