Incumbent mayor
John F. Fitzgerald withdrew in December,[2] citing illness; in actuality, Curley and attorney
Daniel H. Coakley forced Fitzgerald from the race after learning of his indiscretions with a
cigarette girl, Elizabeth "Toodles" Ryan.[3]
Curley was inaugurated as mayor on Monday, February 2,[4] and intended to continue also serving in Congress. However, on February 25, after political pressure mounted to unseat him, Curley announced his resignation from Congress, retroactive to February 4.[5]
This was the last January-scheduled
general election for Mayor of Boston; the next mayoral election was held in
December 1917.
Thomas J. Kenny, president of the Boston City Council, member of the Council since 1910
Withdrew
John F. Fitzgerald,[2] Mayor of Boston since 1910, prior Mayor of Boston (1906–1908), former member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1895–1901) and the
Massachusetts Senate (1892–1894)
John A. Keliher,[6] former member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1903–1911) and the Massachusetts Senate (1899–1900)
Michael J. Fitzgerald,[9] Barber; The Boston Globe on 13 Nov 1913, Thu • Page 5 reported the practical joke played on Michael J. Fitzgerald in entering his name for candidacy actually was gaining support with thousands of signatures, labor organizations offering assistance and prominent politicians willing to put "a strong machine" behind him. 10 days later, 23 Nov 1913, Sun • Page 2 The Boston Globe published Michael Fitzgerald expressing his gratitude for the many who signed for his nomination but declined running for office. The post ended with " Citizens, you may select John F. but not Michael J. Fitzgerald to kick to a frazzle the many variegated velours that are tossed in the ring of the coming municipal contest."
Ernest E. Smith,[10] member of the Boston City Council since 1911; insufficient signatures for nomination