Cambridge Charter Flaws Spark Taxpayer Protest and Calls for Reform
A Cambridge opinion column criticizes the city charter for its hearings process. It argues the mayor may file charges against officials while elected officials are investigated, with the city solicitor acting as referee and funding both sides. The piece calls for charter revision and a committee to review charges, noting high costs and time wasted for aldermen.
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Massachusetts
Cambridge
Daly-Weeks
Scott Clio and Specialty Company
Shaming the City Debate At Cambridge Aldermen Meeting
Cross-examination of John J. Scott at a Cambridge aldermen session reveals claims of mayoral misconduct. Attorney Murphy pressed why the row with Weeks and Scott brought shame on the city and its officials. The text notes alleged pressure by Mayor Daly on health board members to oust physicians Sennett and McGirr. Rep Downey and others reflect on civic service and state legislation amid the turmoil.
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John J. Scott
Murphy
Board of Aldermen
Messrs
Weeks
Scott
Cambridge
Clark
Board of Health
Daly
Rot of Health
Dra. Sennett
McGirr
Ohe Board of Health
Another Bright Councilman Sparks Cambridge Debate
A Cambridge council meeting drew attention to Councilman Dow for staking a stance against East Cambridge park improvements. Dow and Councilman Chase were the sole anti loan voters on a $15,000 request, prompting questions about representation and the council's effectiveness in city government.
Rindge Field Loan Fails by Two Votes in City Council
The council rejected the Rindge Field improvement loan on a Tuesday vote of 18 to 7, missing the two-thirds requirement. Independent votes from Woods Crane and Stephens of the Partisan party supported passage for East Cambridge, with Councilman Tlarlow pledging review next week if needed. The vote sparked charges of regional injustice in park improvements.
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Rindge Field
Common Council
Woods
Crane
Stephens
Tlarlow
East Cambridge
Councilman Stephens Trade Sparks Debate Over Park Aid
The article accuses Councilman Stephens of offering to trade his vote for park improvements in exchange for votes on a water loan order. Alderman Barry denies involvement. The piece portrays Stephens as angry and hints at partisan manipulation to push the pipe-line loan, urging Mayor Daly to address him for casting shame on the city.
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Stephens
Cambridge Park
Common Council
Barry
Fiat Party
Daly
Alderman Suggests Staffing Change For Patrol Wagons
An alderman quotes the acting chief of police saying there are not enough men to add an extra wagon guard. He proposes assigning Sergeant Gordon and Lieutenant Hall to stations and removing a few less effective officers to relieve those already working 14 hours on the wagons.
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Alderman
Fart
Gordon
Hall
Annual Banquet of Cambridge Manual Training School Class of 1895
The class of 1895 held its annual banquet at the Quincy House in Boston last Wednesday evening. Twenty eight graduates, with sixteen living in greater Boston, attended the gathering of twelve members around the festive board. Arthur Olive acted as toastmaster with concise tact, joined by Arthur W. Olive, George St. Tacy, William I. Waverly, Harry I. Grant, and other attendees.
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Cambridge Manual Training School
Quincy House
Boston
Greater
Arthur Olive
Arthur W. Olive
George St. Tacy
William I. Waverly
Harry I. Grant
Charles Y. Borland
Walter B. Doherty
Jeremiah IF. Downey
Herbert Bl. Crane
August G. Gutheim
William B. Hewitt
Fred W. Waugh
Fred W. Chipman
Class Banquet Honors Cambridge Manual Training Leader
The Cambridge Manual Training school class of 1895 held a banquet with toasts and speeches that drew warm responses from all present. August 6 featured Gutheim’s piano and vocal performances, and Nerbert L. Crane sang nicely. A floral tribute will be placed on the grave of former Superintendent Harry Ellis at Mt Auburn Memorial Day. Officers elected for the next year were George K. Lucy as president and Walter I. Doherty as secretary and treasurer.
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Gutheim
Nerbert L. Crane
Cambridge Manual Training School
Harry Ellis
Mt. Auburn
George K. Lucy
Walter I. Doherty
East Cambridge social items list Putnam ball plans
East Cambridge details the Putnam club ball at Institute hall on Friday night May 19 with Kelley’s Orchestra. Club officers are Moran, Cummings, Van Stry, Hayes. Imperial club meets at Miss Rose Gilligan’s home. Dan Sully becomes permanent president. new officers include O Rourke and Doherty. Helen Sullivan to tour Washington Philadelphia New York. James Barrett to wed Miss Mary Brady at Blessed Sacrament Church Jamaica Plain.
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Putnam Club
Institute Hall
Kelley
William Moran
Robert Cummings
Leonard van Stry
William Hayes
Ross Point
Daniel Sully
Dan Toomey
Edward O'Rourke
Doc Doherty
Annie McCabe
Nellie Calnan
Rosie Gilligan
Agnes Gormley
Ed” O'Rourke
Plano
Sully
Cambridgeport Gym Notes Marathon Hopefuls Lead Field
Cambridgeport gym members prep for the upcoming B A A Patriot's Day Marathon led by John Lorden the 1903 victor. Bob Fowler Harry Moody James Easley Crackie McNamara and John Gately train for top finishes while Rob Farnsworth is a dark horse. Next Monday plans for Irish night and reunion and bowling trophy results at the gym are announced.
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John Lorden
John
Bob Fowler
St. Touls
Bob
Fettle
Newbury Street
Harry Moody
James Easley
Perseverance
Jim
Crackie” McNamara
John Gately
Rob Farnsworth
Kelley
Sen- Ron
Fell Cool Irish night production rescheduled to May 3
Father Mathew notes a revised date for the Fell Cool and Irish night, now set for Wednesday evening May 3. Ticket holders from St Patrick’s night concert will be admitted to the new production with their tickets. The article also covers baseball candidate activity, a piano recital by James McCarthy, plans for the next Irish night, and Society updates including new sergeant-at-arms and Onset Bay outing arrangements.
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Cambridge
James McCarthy
East Boston
Ile
Dom” Keegan
Alice Williams
Sophie Chamberlain
Braintree
Brockton
St. John's Hall
Edward T. Gaughan
C. Edwin O'Brien
John Lane
John O'Connor
John Wiseman
Pioneer Corps
Michael O'Connor
Maurice Lawless
Charles
Maurice
Boston
James Whalen
Edwinh O'Brien
Rockland
Lasselles
Father Mathew
Onset Bay
John Brownrigg
William Raymond O'Mahoney
Jim Durnan
Steve O'Connor
Fraternal Lodge Votes to Rename Cambridge Court St Finbars
A lodge meeting in G A R hall voted to rename the Cambridge court to St Finbars and to move the lodge room to St Johns Literary Institute upper hall. At St Marys hall in Bos ton a Cheverus Court lecture featured Father Sullivan and several speakers on the order. May social plans include Vatnam Outing Club at Institute hall with Kel ley’s orchestra on May 19. The Somerset club hosts a Patriot s Day party April 19 at Institute hall. The Luso American association aims for its sixteenth annual ball at Institute hall May 1 with McInnes s orchestra. The checker contest between Charley McCarthy and Tom Robinson grows in intensity. a protest on scoring is under review by Director Billy Long.
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Vatnam
Institute Hall
Kelley
Somerset Club
Luso American Association
McInnes
Charley McCarthy
Tom Robinson
Tom
Billy Long
Local talks highlight youth responsibility and gym staff praise
Dr Barnes spoke on youth responsibility in a lengthy city talk introduced by Fr Doody. Bill Hines received praise for door duties at a K G K club event. Jack Roberts’ management boosted the relay team’s season, and Charles J P Lucas published a deluxe edition story on the last summer Olympic games in St Louis.
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Barnes
Doody
Bill Hines
Bill
Jack Roberts
Charles J. P. Lucas
St. Louis
Chicago
Knights of Columbus Minstrel Show Promises High Caliber Event
North Cambridge Council of Knights of Columbus plans a top tier minstrel show with Dom F Keegan directing. About 60 performers include 25 men and a group of talented young women, aiming for a "rattling good" public spectacle unseen in North Cambridge.
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North Cambridge
Knights of Columbus
Knights
North
Cambridge
Dom F. Keegan
Opening minstrel show to feature Mulcahy and eight performers
The program splits into two parts with an opening ideal minstrel show and a second half of clever specialties. Patrick J Mulcahy is the lead entertainer with eight end men and ladies sharing the stage. They have chosen strong songs and will deliver jokes expected to draw hearty applause. Keegan will present routines full of mirth. The event occurs at Odd Fellows hall on April 24 and 25 with dancing after each show until 1 am. Custer's orchestra provides the music.
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Patrick J. Mulcahy
Keegan
Lough
Odd Felons' Hall
Custer
Douglas Club Smoke Talk at Rice Street Meeting
The Douglas club held a smoke talk at their Rice street headquarters last Sunday afternoon. President John S. Mahoney presided and introduced the speakers. James T. Barrett of East Cambridge gave an entertaining talk about his trip abroad five years ago, reading letters he sent to a Cambridge paper that were later published.
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Douglas Club
Rice Street
John S. Mahoney
James T. Barrett
East Cambridge
Cambridge
Democratic speakers praise Douglas club and unity
In a keen observation of current events, Jeremiah J. Downey spoke at length about Democratic organization. He emphasized the Douglas club as vital to sustaining Whantinity and keeping Democratic voters focused on intelligent, unified work for ethical and political principles.
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Jeremiah J. Downey
Douglas’ Club
Yietory
Douglas Club
Democratic clubs pledge honest government and challenge Jackson club
The Douglas rooms card and checker tournament saw Downey praised by the Democratic club, which thanked him and urged the Jackson club of Ward 3 to expect a tougher showing at next Thursday's event, promising complete satisfaction for their players.
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Downey
Jackson Club
Ward 3
Douglas Rooms
Jacksons Brat Douglas Club Whist Tournament Opener
The Jacksons of Ward 3 defeated the Douglass Club of Ward 11 in a five game opening night tournament. Whist cribbage high low forty five and checkers were played with close finishes especially in forty five and high low. Jack Geary led the Jacksons with two checker wins and a draw against Nevins of the Douglass club.
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Jackson Club
Ward 3
Doug Ings
Ward 11
Jacksons
Douglass Club
Jack Geary
Nevins
Douglass
Jacksons Edge Douglass in Cribbage and Card Night
Jacksons suffer a rough start 18 to 25. Douglass squad led by P Nadeau and Mr Power. Cribbage went to Jacksons Reagan and Brown 5 to 2 over Musgrave and T Horan. High low to Jacksons 63 59 with Downey McDonald vs Mitchell Nadeau. Final game 20 18 Jacksons Lansed Black over Nadeau. Rooters aided Jacksons. next Thursday tournament rounds at Jackson club rooms.
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Jacksons
McKenna
Bowen
Jackson
Douglass Club
P. Nadeau
Mr. Power
Messrs
Lansed
Black
Jackson Club
Who Owns the Dog in a Back Bay Theft Case
Patrick J. Murray, a Dal ton street Boston coachman, is charged with stealing a show dog claimed by Owen Cunningham of North Cambridge. Murray held the dog during arraignment, sought a continuance, and was held on $200 bail for a hearing. Cunningham alleges the dog was stolen from his home six months ago.
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Patrick J. Murray
Dalton Street
Boston
Back Bay
William H. Hyde
Owen Cunningham
North Cambridge
Murray
Municipal Criminal Court
Bennett
Scotia Street
Cunningham
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