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State Primary.
Governor (Republican Party(.) Jasper G. Bacon, 222 Rime St, Boston 25. Frank a. Goodwin, 50 St. andrews Pd. Boston 25 Blanks 2.
Lieutenant Voneiner.
John W. Haigie 24 ChurchSt. Freenfield .46 Blanka 6. Secretary Frederick W. Cook, 75 Benton Rd Somerville 48. Blanks 4.
Oscar U. Dionne, 220 Wood St.New Bedford, 28. Thomas M. Vinson, 195 High St, Winchester 14. Blanks. 10,
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auditor.
Elizabeth W. Pigeon. 58 White St. Boston 16). Elmer P. Ucherton 67. Delano Line Revere. 3 alonzo B. Cook, + Bulfinch Pl. Boston, 30 Irma adelaide Rich & Minton St. Boston Blanks 3
attorney General.
Joseph E. Warner 02 Church Green Jaunton 47 Blanks 5.
Senator in Congress. Robert m. Washburn 236 Bay State Rd, Boston 43, Blanks 9.
Congress mans. Sixth District.
a. Piatt andrew, Eastern Point gloucester 45. Blanks 7.
Councillow. Fifth District.
Eugene B. Fraser. 8 Sanderson ave, Lynn. 26.
alfred C. Gaunt : 56 Pleasant St. Methuen 15.
Fred a. Turner, Salisbury. 5.
Senator, Fourth Essex District,
J. Bradford Davis, 16 Johnson St. Haverhill. 24. Albert V" Wadleigh 6/ Church St. Merrimac. 21. Blanks 7.
Representative in General Court. Seventh Essex District.
archibald L. Jones. S. Main St. Middleton. 29.
Harold D. Stone, 26 Berry St, Danvers, 20,
Blanks 3.
District attorney. Eastern District.
Charles a. Clifford 5 Exist St. Methuen. 14
Hugh a, Cregg, 340 Hampshire Rd. .. 14.
A. Frank Hughes, 9 Cherry St. Danvers), 200. Blanks. 2.
Clerk of Courts, Essex,
archie n. Frost. 41 Salem St, andover, 45. Blanks 7.
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1934. Register of Leeds. Esser Southern District Moody Kimball 67 Jeder al St. newburyport. 44. Blanks 8, County Commissioner. Essex.
Wallace A Bell, 98 Salem St. Lawrence 9.
William Nay. 66 Pleasant ST. 3.
ChloeP. Lafayette High St. nahart. 7. Raymond Ab. Trefry. (+ South St, Marblehead 31, Blanks. 2
Lissociate Commissioners.
Essex County, Vote for two. arthur Bower, 473 High St Lawrence. 11. Edwin C. Leurs), 30 Baskett St. Lynn. 21. Edgar S. Rideout, 10 Bertram St. Beverly, 29. Blanks 43, Negieter of Rotate and Insolvency. () Essex County (to fill vacancy) Certhur D. Foruler. Longview drive Marblehead, 32, (fred . Ingalle, 28 Bassett St. Lynn. 15. Henry . Sullivan. 16 Diver St. Danvers, 3, Blanks. 2,
governor. Democratic Party. Charles H. Cole. 34 gloucester St. Boston. 6. James M. Curley 350 Jamaicaway Boston. 3. Frank a, goodwin. 50 St. andrew Rd .. Blanks. Lieutenant Governor. Joseph L. Hurley. 655 Rock St. Fall River 9. Francis E. Kelly, 24. Jopliff St. Boston, Blanks.
Secretary. Joseph Santosnosso, 201 Lake St, Boston. 6. James Blake, 15 Linden St. James , Buckley 12 Washington St 1 Junnestezeph Dugan 66 Monroe Rd. Juicy. John DO'Brien, 68 Decatur St, Boston. 1
2.,
Cement U. Riley 153 nah atan St. Nonword,
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1934. William F: Sullivan 28 auborough Rd. Boston. Blanks.
Treasurer. Charles F: Hurley, 57 Freeli Vond Lane. Cambridge, 8. Blanks. 1. auditor.
Thomas H. Buckley, 198 Cen. are. abington 8 Leo D. Walsh, I Plummer Place, Boston, 1. Blanks.
attorney General. Paul Q. Dever, 63 Reservoir St. Cambridge. 7. John Martin Boyle, 1053. Saratoga St, Boston, Philip C. Chapman 49 Suchan St, Boston, Harold W. Sullivan 30 Kinross Rd. 1.
Blanks. 1.
Senator in Congress.
David J. Walsh, 37 Day St. Fitchburg. 9.
Edward P. Barry, 32 Sigourney St Boston. Blanke".
William Donahoe 271, n. Beacon St, Boston.
Congressman, Sixth District Blanks, Councillov, Fifth District William G. Hennessey! 653Western are Lynn. 1. Louis a. Rotarski, 80 Washington Sy, Salem 4. Blanks 4.
Senator, Fourth Esser District Charles a. P. Me aree, 29 Bradford Civ Haverhill. 6 Blanks 3.
Representative in General Court. Seventh Essex District. James H. Sullivan, 83 maple St. Wanvers. 1. Blanke 2.
District attorney- Eastern District. John J. Foley, 36 Barnstable St. Swampscott 8. 1.
Blanks.
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1934. Clerk of Courts- Essex. Harry C. Mamber, 127 Ocean St, Lynn. 6. Blanke. 3.
Register of Leeds Eastern Southern District, Blanks.
County Commissioners- Esset. Paul E. Barrow, 115 Lowell St, Peabody. 3.
Charles M. Boyle, 19 Parsons St. Lewis E. Carey, 161 Saratoga St. Lawrence. George Leo Hale, 28 Holly St.
John Mullen, 169, main St. Saugus. 1. Samuel adams Wilson, 424 Eastern are, Lynn1. Blanks. 2.
associate Commissioners Exec & Country- Vote for two. Louis J. Dion, 38 Marion St. Lynn. 5. Blanks. 4.
Register of Probate and Insolvency-Essex County. (To fill vacancy) Swann peatt. William F. Shanahan 58 Humphrey St. 6. Blanks, 3.
a true record, attest. George B. Parkhurst Precinct Clerk.
a true copy, attest: amy G. Parkhurst. assistant Town Cluck,
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1934. Record of Primary Elections September 20, 19:34. Precinct 2. Town of oxford. meeting called to order and warrant read by Walter K. Mores, Warden at seven o'clock a.m.
The ballot-boy was examined by the Precinct Officers and the public and found to be empty. The ballot-boy was then locked and the key taken and held by George H. Mason Constable in attendance the register indicating 000.
The polls were opened at seven o'clock a. M. at 1 o'clock PM. the Polle were closed the register in the ballot box indicating 80.
The Officers in charge of the check-list announced the number of names checked to be 80.
The ballote were then taken from
the ballot-box and audibly counted one by one, and the whole number was found to be 80. The Precinct Officers then.
proceeded to count the votes received with the following results. Whole number of votes for Candidates for Governor 80. Blanke 5 Jasper G. Bacon of Boston Republican. 54, Frank a. Goodwin of Boston 19.
Charlie A. Cole of Boston Democratic. 1 James M. Curley of Boston
Frank a Goodwin of Boston 1.
Whole number of votes for lieutenant
Governor. Blanks 8
John? Haigie of Greenfield Republican. 70.
1
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1934. Joseph L. Hurley of Fall River, Democratic). Francia E. Kelley of Boston Secretary. Whole number of votes for 1. Blanke 8. Frederic 2. Cook of Somerville Republican 10. touph Santosecossoda/ Borton Democratic 2. P. Blicke Boston,
John f. Buckley De Breton.
Mamice: Jorge he Dretpart of Quincy Democratic John HAK. Brian of Boston
Ilement W. Riley of Norwood William F. Sullivan of Boston i hate number of votes for Treasurer.
Blanke 16
Excarl. Dionne of New Bedford Republican , 49. Thomas M. Vinson of Winchester .. 13. Charles F. Hurley of Cambridge Democratic 2. Whole michuber al votes for. auditor
Blanks 11. Elizabeth W. Pigeon of Boston Republican 24. Eller Y atherton of Rerere 2
Wlongo B. Look boy" Boston 39.
Arma adelaide Rich of Boston 2. Thomas H. Buckley of abington Democratic. 2. Leo D. Walsh of Boston IL
Whole number of votes for attorney General. Bernier 9. Joseph E. Warner of Jaunton Republican 69. Paul Q. Dever, of Cambridge Democratic 2. twound P. Barry John Martin Bottle of Boston Philip a. Chapman of Boston Harald W. Sullivan of Boston
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1934. Whole number of votes for Senator in Congress.
Blanks 10.
Robert M. Wash burn of Boston Republican 68. David I. Walsh of Fitchburg Democratic 2. Edward P. Barry of Boston
William Donahoe of Boston. .
Whole number of votes for Congressman Swith District.
Q. Pratt andreu of L'oncesta Republican 6%. Blanke 13.
Whole number of votes for Councilor. Fifth District.
Blanke 13. Eugene B. Fraser of Lym Republican. 49. alfred C. Gaunt of Methuen 9. Fred Q. Turner of Salisbury 7. William b. Hennessey of Lyst Democratic. 2. Louis a. Kotarski of Salem
Whole number of votes for Senator Fourth Essex.
Blanks 7.
Bradford Davis à Haverhill Republican 47.
albert ? Wadleigh Merrincac. . 24. Charles a. P. Mcared of Haverhill, Herrcratic. 2.
Whole number ofvotes For Representative in General Court. Oyth District. Blanke 7.
Archibald L. Jones Middleton Republican 45. Harald A Stone of Danvers. 26. Jance H. Sullivan of Danvers, Democratic. 2.
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1934. Whole number of votes for District attorney D Blanke. 4
Charlie Q. Clifford of Methuen Republican. 13. Hugh a. Gregg of Methuen. 52. . Frank Hughes of Danvers 4 9. John Foleygo Swampscott, Democratic 2.
Whole number of votes for Check of Courte 8. Planke
Archie n. Frost of indover Republican. 70. Harry C. Mambers of Lynn, Democratic. 2.
Whole number of votes for Register of Frede.
Planke 15.
Moody Kimball of newbury port. Republican . 65 .
Whole number of votes for County Commissioner. V Blanks 6. Wallace A. Bill of Laurence Republican 26. William Hay of Lawrence. 1, Chloe P.la Fayette à Mahaut 6. Raymond H. Tretry & Marblehead. 39. Paul E. Barron of Peabody Democratic 1. Charles M. Boyle Peabody,
Lewis & Carry. Livrance 1.
Georg, Leo Hall of Laurence S
John Mullen of Sangue
Samuel adams Wilson of Lynn.
Whole number of votes for associate Commissioners 60. Blanks arthur Bower of Lawrence Republican 41 Edwin C. Leurs of Ligum 31.
Edgar S. Rideout of Beverly Republican 26
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1934. Louis & Dion of Lymi, Democratic 2
Whole number of votes for Register of Probate and Insolvency
Blanks
It.
arthur D. Fowler of Marblehead, Republican. 50. alfred W. Ingalle of Legno 18.
Henry P. Sullivan of Danvers 6. William F. Shanahan of Swampscott, Democratic 2.
at 2:10 o'clock P. M. it was voted to dissolve the meeting.
atrue record. attest Simeon S. Pearl, Clerk of Preet 2. Boxford.
a true copy, attest: amy G. Parkhurst. assistant Town Clerk.
Boxford, Nov. 2.1934, This is to certify that all the ballets cast at the State Primaries, held on Thursday, Sept. 20, 1934, in the Town of Boxford, Mass. were destroyed according to law. Attest. John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk,
Botford, Nov. 6, 1934, I have this day delivered to the Wardens in each Precinct, the Ballots, Specimen ballots and bards of Instructions for use at the State Election, held this day,
Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Jour Clerk.
. ....
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1934. State Election.
A greatly to the foregoing warrant, the voters of Precinct I met at the Town Hall, Boxford on Tuesday, November 6, 1934, and cast their ballots for the following named officers and questions.
The polls were opened by the Warders J. B. Mattheus at 7.05 A. M.
The ballet-box was opened and shown to be empty, closed, locked and key placed in the hands of Constable Lev Richardson.
The holle closed at 1-50 P.M. The ballot-box then registered 175 The check lists showed the number votes cast to be 175
The number of ballots in ballot-box 175 The ballots were then counted publicly declar ed and recorded as follows.
Fior Governar John W. Aiken, of Chelsea, Socialist Labor Party Gaspar G. Bacon, of Boston Republicans 144 James M. Gurley, of Boston, Democratic 19
Freeman W. Follett, of Haverhill Prohibition - Frank A. Goodwin, of Boston Equal Jax 8
Alfred B. Lewis, of Cambridge Socialist Party 1 Edward Stevens, of Boston Communist 1
Blanks 2
For Lieutenant Governor.
Elizabeth Donovan, of N. Brookfield Socialist 1 John W. Harge's, of Greenfield Republican 145
Horace L. Hills, of Saugus Soc. Labor Party 1 1 Joseph L. Hurley of Fall River Democratic 25 Florence L. Lawton, of Worcester, Prohibition Horace Riley, of Boston Communist Party 1 Blanks 1
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1934. For Secretary.
Walter Burke, of New Bedford Communist Party. Frederic W. Grok, of Somerville Republican 145 George L. MCGlynn, of Beverly Soc. Labor Party 1
Leslie A. Richards, of So. Hadley Socialist ". 2
Joseph is antosvosso, of Boston Democratic 23
William B. Taylor, of Plimpton, Prohibition none * 0 Blanks
For Treasurer. four 4 3
Oscar U. Dionne of New Bedford Republican 127 William R. Ferry, of Newton, Prohibition 2
Thomas Gilmartin, of Brookline Soc. Labor Party Charles h. Hurley, of Cambridge Democratic 39
Harry Maltzman, of Boston Socialist Party - Frederick S. Reynolds, of Lynn Communist Blanks 7
For Auditor.
Henning A. Blomen, of Cambridge Svc. Labor Party Thomas H. Buckley, of Abington Democratic 29
Alonzo B. Cook. of Boston Republican 135 Walter S. Hutchins, of Greenfield Socialist Party 1
Paul Skers, of Worcester Communist - Blanks 10
For Attorney General
Morris Berzon, of Everett Socialist Party / Paul A Dever, of Cambridge Democratic 26
Charles A. Flaherty, of Saugus Communist Party
-
George F. Hogan, of Nahant Prohibition -
Fred E. Welcher, of Peabody Sec. Labor Party
Joseph E. Warner, of Jaunton Republican 139
Blanks 9
See recount Page 255
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1934.
For Senator in Congress.
Albert S. Coolidge, of Pittsfield Socialist Party 3
W. Barnard Smith, of Brookline Prohibition / David J. Walsh, of Fitchburg Democratic 61
Robert M. Washburn, of Boston Republican 105
Albert L. Waterman, of Boston Soc. Labor Party / Paul B. Wicks of Greenfield Communist Blanks 4
For Congress man- Sixth District
A. Pratt Andrew, of Gloucester Republican 149
Blanks 26
In Counciller- Fifth District.
Eugene B. Fraser, of Lynn Republican 137
William D. Hennessey, of Lynn, Democratic 21
John F. Jordan, of Peabody Socialist Party 3
Blanks 14
For Senator-Fourth Essex District. J. Bradford Davis, of Haverhill Republican 140 Charles A. P. McAree, of Haverhill Democratic 23 Blanks 12
For Representative in General Court.
Seventh Essex District.
Archibald L. Jones of Middleton Republican 126 James H. Sullivan, of Danvers Democratic 42
Blanks 1
For District Attorney Eastern District.
Hugh A. Gregg, of Methuen Republican 116
John J. Foley, of Swampscott Democratic 44 Blanks 15
For Clerk of Courts-Essex County,
Archie N. Frost, of Andover, Republican 148
Joivo Koylion, of Amesbury Socialist Party
18
Harry G. Mamber, of Lynn Democratic Blanka 9
For Register of Deeds, Essen Southern District. Charles A. Dulla, of Lynn Democratic 18 Moody Kimball of Newburyport Republican 150
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For County Commissioner- Essex County. Charles M. Boyle, of Peabody Democratic 18
Raymond H. Trefey of Marblehead Republican 146 William Wilson, of Amesbury Socialist Party 2
Blanks 9
For Associate Commissioners- Essex County. Vote for two Louis J. Dion, of Lynn, Democratic 26
Alexander Gregory, of Lynn Socialist Party 3
George Heath, of Amesbury Socialist Party 4
Edwin C. Lewis, of Lynn Republican 110
Edgar S. Rideout, of Beverly Republican 99
Blanks 108
For Register of Probate and Insolvency Essex County (To fill vacancy)
Arthur D. Fowler, of Marblehead Republican 141 Thomas Mcginnis, of Amesbury Socialist Party - William J. Shanahan, of Swampscott. Democratic 22 Blanks 12
Question Nal.
Law submitted upon referendum after passage. Shall a law described as follows: - This law amends General Laws, chapter 131 as previously amended, by repeating section 105A thereof and adding there to Three new sections 105 B, 1050 and 114 A.
Sections 105 B provides that whoever uses any trap or other device for capture of five bearing animals, which is not designed to kill such animal at once or to take it unhurt and which is likely to cause continual suffering to an animal caught therein, shall be fined fifty dollars, but trops or other devices for protection of property, set not more than fifty yards from any building, cultivated plot or enclosures used for breaking poultry or game birds, to the use of which the presence of vermin may be detrimental,
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are excluded from the application of this section. Section 105 ℃ provides for the submission to the voters at a municipal election in any city or town upon petition of the question of whether The operation of section 105 B shall be suspended or if it has been already suspended, of the question whether it shall again be operative in such city or town,
Section 114A provides that Commissioner on Conservation may suspend the operation of section 105B ford period not exceeding thirty days within any specified territory under the control of his department
The law also provides for the submission, by by the selectmen to the voters at a special town meeting in the current year, upon petition, of the question as to whether the provisions of section 105 B shall be suspended in any town; and which was approved by both branches of the General Const by vote not recorded, be approved?
yes 72 No 153
Blanks 50
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on both of the following questions ; (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale of any and all alcoholic beverages in this city (or Town) he will vote yes on both questions.
(b) If he desires to permit the sale of wines and malt beverages only herein, he will vote "No" on question I and"yes" on question 2.
( C) If he desires to prohibit the sale of any and all alcoholic beverages herein, he will vote "No" on both questions
I. Shall licenses be granted in this city ( or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages,
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1934.
wines and all other alcoholic beverages?
yes/55 No 97
Blanks 23
2. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other beverages)? yes 56 96 No
Blanks 23
I. Shall the pari-mutual system of letting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county ? yes le? No 185
Blanks 2.3
2. Shall the pare-mutual system of betting on licensed dag races be permitted in this county? Bes 143 99 No Blanks 33 Atme recordattest George B. Parkhurst, Precinct Clerk.
A time copy Attest. John D. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
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1934.
Record of Precinct 2 Jour of Bolford, State Election Tuesday November 6. 1934.
In accordance with the requirements of the warrant issued by the Selectmen, the inhabitants of precinct 2. Town of Boxford, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, met in Lincoln hall on Tuesday, November 6.1934. The warrant calling the meeting was read by the warden, The ballot box after being examined by the precinct officers and the public was found to be empty. It was then locked and The key taken and held by George H. Nason the Con- stable in attendance, the register indicated 000
At seven oclock A. M. the presiding officer called upon those en persons qualified to vote in elections and town affairs to give in their ballots for the purposes expressed in the warrant.
At1. 25 o'clock P.M. the polls were closed.
the register indicating 123
The officers in charge of the check lists then proceeded to count the names checked on said lists and found the whole number to be 123 The ballot box was then opened and the ballots therefrom and audibly counted one byone in the presence of the officers present and the public and the whole number was found to be 123
The precinct officers then proceeded to count the votes received by each person and for other purposes specified in the warrant with the following results
Whole number of votes received for Governor 123 Blanks
John W. Aiken, Socialist Labor Party -
Jasper G. Bacon, Republican 94
James M. Gurley, Democratic 21
Freeman W. Follett, Prohibition -
Frank A. Goodwin, Equal Jax 8
Alfred Baker Lewis, Socialist Party
Edward Stevens, Communist Party
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1934.
Whole number of votes cast for Lieutenant Governor 123 Blanke 2
Elizabeth Donovan, Socialist Party - John W. Margis, Republican 99
Horaced. Hills, Socialist Labor Party
Joseph L. Hurley,
Democratic
22
Florence L. Lawton, Prohibition
Horace Riley,
Communist Party
Whole number of votes cast for Secretary
123
Blanks 1
Walter Burke, Communist Party
Frederic W. Cook, Republican 104
George L. MCGlynn, Socialist Labor Party -
Leslie A. Richards, Socialist Party -
Joseph Santosnosso, Democratic 18
William B. Taylor, Prohibition
Whole number of votes cast for Treasurer 123
Blanke 4
Oscar U. Dionne, Republican 89
William R. Ferry, Prohibition 4
Thomas Gilmartin , Socialist Labor Party 1
Charles F. Hurley,
Democratic
25
Harry Maltzman, Socialist Party
Frederick S. Reynolds, Communist Party -
Whole number of votes cast for Auditor 123
Blanke 7
Henning A. Blomen, Socialist Labor Party
Thomas F. Buckley, Democratic 20
Alonzo B. Look. Republican 95
Walter S. Hutchins, Socialist Party 1
Paul Skers, Communist Party -
250
1934, Whole number of votes cast for Attorney General 123 Blanks 4
Morris Berzon, Socialist Party -
Paul A. Dever, Democratic 18
Charles A. Flaherty, Communist Party -
George J. Hogan. Prohibition 2
Fred & Welcher, Socialist Labor Party -
Joseph E. Warner, Republican 99
Whole number of votes cast for Senator in Congress 123 Blanks 2
Albert Sprague&volidge, Socialist Party
W. Barnard Smith, Prohibition -
David J. Walsh, Democratic 27
Robert M. Washburn, Republican 94
Albert L. Waterman, Socialist Labor Party
Paul &. Wicks.
Communist Party
Whole number of votes cast for Congressman 123
Blanks 26
A. Pratt Andrew, Republican 97
Whole number of votes cast for Councillors Blanks 4
123
Eugene B. Fraser, Republican 98
William G. Hennessey, Democratic 21
John F. Jordan, Socialist Party /23
Whole number of votes cast for Senator Blanks 4
J. Bradford Davis, Republican 95
Charles A. P. Me Aree, Democratic 24
Whole number of votes cast for Representative in General Court 123
Blanka 3
Archibald L. Jones.
Republican
98
James H. Sullivan, Democratic 22
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1934.
Whole number of votes cast for District Attorney 123 Blanks 4
Hugh A. Gregg. Republican 98 John f. Foley, Democratic 21
Whole number of votes cast for Clerk of Courts 123 Blanks
Archie N. Frost, Republicano 107
Toivo Koylion, Socialist Party
Harry C. Mamber, Democratic 16
Whole number of votes cast for Register of Deeds 123 Blanke 4
Charles A. Dulea, Democratic 18
Moody Kimball, Republicano 101
Whole number of votes cast for bounty Commissioner 123 Blanks 4
Charles A. Boyle. Democratic
17
Raymond H. Trefry, Republican
101
William Wilson, Socialist Party
1
Whole number of votes cast for Associate Commissioners .123
Blanks 72
Louis J. Dion Democratic 19
Alexander Gregory, Socialist Party
George Heath,
Socialist Party
1
Edwin G, Lewis,
Republican
88
Edgar S. Rideont,
Republican
66
Whole number of votes cast for Register of Probate and Insolvency 123 Blanks 4 Arthur D. Fowler, Republican 103
Thomas Mcginnis, Socialist Party
-
William F. Shanahan, Democratic
16
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1934. Question No. 1
Lan submitted upon referendum after passage. Shall a law described as follows :-
This law amends General Laws, Chapter 131, as previously amended, by repealing section 105A Thereof and adding thereto three new sections, 105 B, 1050, and 114 A.
Section 105 B provides that whoever uses any trap or other derice for fun bearing animals, which is not designed to kill such animal at once or to take unhurt and which is likely to cause continued suffering to an animal caught
therein, shall be fined fifty dollars, but traps or other devices for protection of property, set not more than fifty yards from any building, culti- vated plot or enclosure used for rearing poultry or game, to the use of which the presence of vermin may be detrimental, are excluded from the application of this section
Section 1050 provides for the submission to the voters at a municipal election in any city of town upon petition, of the question of whether the operation of section 105 B shall be suspended or if it has been already suspended, of the question whether it shall again be operative in such city or town. Section 194A provides that the Commissioner of Conservation may suspend the operation of section 105 B for a period not exceeding thirty days within any specified territory under the control of his department. The law also provides for the submission, by the selectmen to the voters at a special town meeting in The current year, upon petition, of the question as to whether the provisions of section 105B shall be suspended in any town; and which was approved by both branches of the General Court by vote not recorded, be approved?
yes 52 No 24
Blanks 47
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(1) Shall licenses begranted in this town for the sale of therein of all alcoholic beverages ( whiskey, rum gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages?
Total number of votes cast 123 Blanks 17 yes 36 No To (2) Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale Therein of wines and malt beverages ( wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) Total number of votes cast 123 Blanks 23 ges 33 No 67 (1) Shall the pari-muteral system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this country? Total number of votes cast 123 Blanks 14 Ges 57 No 52
(2) Shall the pari-matural system of betting on licens- ed dog races be permitted in this county? Total number of votes cast 123 Blanks 23 yes. 33 No 67
At 2.35 o'clock P.M. it was voted the meeting be dissolved.
A true record Attest Simeon S. Pearl Clerk.
A true why Attenti John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
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1934.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, the Town Clerks of Danvers, Middleton, Topsfield and Boxford, said Towns comprising the Seventh Esser Representative District, met at 12 o'clock noon on Friday, the sixteenth day of November, 1934 in the office of the Town Clerk of Danvers, the place designated for such meeting, for the purpose of examining and com- paring the transcript of returns, to ascertain what person was elected to represent said district in the General Court of the Commonwealth.
The certified returns of the Towns of Banners , Middleton Topsfield , and Boxford were examined and compared and the result was found to be as follows : to with Jours I anvers Middleton Topsfield Burford Total
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