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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
4
The ward produced the city’s most interesting school fight, drawing the largest number of women to the contest. Thompson retires after many years of service, and Howe is elected in the outcome.
The document lists elected council members by ward with party affiliation. Ward One includes Fleming Hayes Barry. Ward Two Connors Cronan Quinn. Ward Three Braden Cheney Worcester. Ward Four Cosgrove Mahoney Welch. Ward Five Donahoe McAloon McLaughlin. Ward Six Fleming Baldwin Blake. Ward Seven Hayes May McIntyre. Ward Eight Mayberry Dodge Peterson. Ward Nine Stott Crosby Palm. Re-elected.
The document lists members of the School Committee William W. Duncan R John J Hanlon D William F Regan D Andrew G Swapp R and Overseers of Poor Edward H Foye D William J Dunn D John F McCoy R John J Duff D Vital Robert R with party affiliations indicated.
The article lists socialist alderman candidates and their vote counts including Daniel T. Blessington with 430 votes and Frank Burgess with 434, among others, indicating strong support for socialist candidates in the municipal race.
Had designs on the license commissioner post if Mr. Casey won. John B. Clancy received one alderman vote, Dennis Cooney earned a ward 4 council vote, and Dr. Wesley Sawyer drew a complimentary vote in ward 8 despite a sizable Republican majority. Precinct 2 of ward 4 finished the count last.
In the roll call, candidates James Gunn William F Lucas John P McDonald Winfield S Parker William E Sproule and Richard P Wood appear. The Socialist Fred P Folsom supports the purchasing agent post with ward by ward tallies totaling 314.
A large Merrimack square crowd watched the Courier-Citizen display live results with the stereopticon. The paper offered rapid precinct returns and year to year comparisons, drawing praise for its complete news gathering system and early, orderly distribution.
Report covers votes for common council and aldermen across wards with mentions of Donnelly as vote getter Patrick Morgan and John Farrell Joseph Youngjohn each receiving alderman votes in ward 1 precinct 1. Notes blank votes indicate minority voters abstained from majority candidates. Mayor Howe to announce next license commissioner after year start.
Thomas J. Boynton, the nonpartisan candidate, elected mayor by 414 votes over former mayor Arthur W. Hatch. Boynton won five of six wards, tallying 2252 to 1838 for Hatch, with minor third parties Ingersoll and Walsh also receiving votes. License vote split was Yes 9638 No 2769, compared with last year Yes 753 No 1906. Next city council will have 17 Republicans and one Citizens' party member.
Lynn voters reelect Mayor Henry W Eastham by 765 majority over Democrat William P Connery. Socialist Wallace Osborne 369, Soc Lab John R Oldham 121. License vote Yes 5639 No 4842. Common council now 25 Republicans and five Democrats, a gain of two Democrats.
Taunton voters gave the Republicans control with Mayor Richard B. Warner reelected and 22 of 24 council seats, plus seven of eight aldermen, staying Republican. Warner received 2632 votes to Democrat O'Hearne's 2352. license yes 2876 no 1984, compared with last year's yes 3018 no 1812.
Leonard B. ChandlerRen. elected mayor in Somerville defeating Charles E. MonganDem. Chandler 4755 votes to 2660. Voted to continue no license policy with 2248 Yes 4409 No. Last year Yes 2788 No 3367. City government now largely Republican.
Salem voters approved a switch from license to no license by a 3107 to 3120 margin. Mayor Joseph N. Peterson, a Republican, was re-elected with 4709 votes. Harry G. Wright and James J. Kenney, both socialists, received 1113 and 282 votes respectively. Next year’s council will have 19 Republicans and five Independents.
In Malden's municipal election, incumbent mayor Charles L. Dean Republican was reelected over William A. Hastings Independent Republican by 90 votes. The council will have 19 Republicans and 8 Democrats. Mayor tally 2494 for Dean 2403 for Hastings 114 for Hulsman. License vote was Yes 1753 No 2989 versus last year Yes 1333 No 2041.
In Beverly on December 8 Mayor S. Davis defeated former Alderman Frederick A. E. Hamilton, candidate of the Sunday observance party, by 1160 to 1045. All candidates ran on nomination papers with no party lines. License vote stood Yes 569 No 1475, compared with Yes 600 No 1353 last year.
Alonzo R. Weed the Republican candidate for mayor won Newton's election with 2442 votes. Henry Baily the Democrat received 1485 and William J. O'Leary 173. The license vote favored no with 2905 against 1255 yes. Last year the yes was 909 and no 1921.
Former Postal Clerks Thomas W. McGregor and Columbus Ellsworth Upton were found guilty in federal court of conspiring to defraud the government through a 20 000 leather pouch purchase for free delivery. Witness Charles E. Smith testified. defense counsels criticized the Post Office Department as incompetent and the prosecution plans for a new trial.
In Boston on December 8 authorities charged several major booksellers with offering obscene literature for sale following a Watch and Ward Society complaint. After a brief hearing the cases were continued to Friday for a court ruling. George A Moore, treasurer of Old Corner Bookstore, argued he could not be convicted personally since the books belonged to the incorporated firm. The defense contends the titles are on public library shelves and read by many.
Worcester December 8 The State Grange elected officers including Master George Ladd and Treasurer F A Harrington among a full slate. The fifth degree was conferred on a class of 45 candidates tonight.
William J. Bryan toured the French Chamber of Deputies and Senate, met Premier Combes with Clemenceau, and spoke to the American chamber of commerce about keeping campaigns free of personalities. He praised France and Lafayette, placing him among Washington, Jackson, and Jefferson in American memory.
Nature's Pepsin claims to build white blood cells, promote sleep in children, and boost overall health for men and women. It promises heightened mental and physical vitality. Sold by all druggists. Large bottle priced at $1.06. Paw Paw Laxative Pills offered at 25 cents per bottle.
Briefs filed in United States v Northern Securities Northern Pacific and Great Northern argue merger is permissible ownership of shares does not consolidate assets and that the goal is to aid commerce. Northern Pacific counsel contends antitrust statute exceeds Congress powers and should not reach rail mergers.
Silk Floss down pillows offer a light odorless substitute for down, sold at 18 inch for 26c, 20 and 22 inch for 35c and 45c, large 24 and 26 inch square at 65c each. Prices promise savings and comfort, advertised by A. G. Pollard & Co at basement foot of stairs.
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