Water Loan Debate Sees City Split Over Labor and Contracts
Cambridge debates the water loan plan with Democrats favoring day labor by local workers and water board proponents pushing contract work as cheaper. Advocates warn against rushing a subpar system, urging careful, overseen construction and use of existing pipes to avoid a costly failure and public discontent.
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Common Council
Water Board
Cambridge
Dobig Meli
New
Maine
Marc Cofin
Tams
Daly-Reardon Clash Over Bridge Crossing Plans
George Howland Cox defends favored Bridge of Brookline Street crossing. Reardon laments not awarding the project, noting potential park driveway completion and public use. Discussion covers railway track replacement, railroad commissioners at grade crossing, and Cottage idea grade removal. Public meeting cites authority constraints and railroad consent.
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George Howland Cox
Mur
Huston
Albany
Brookline Street
Citizens’ ‘Trade
Edmund. Reardon
Railway
Heston & Albany Railroad
Mayer Daly
Cottage Idee
Park Department
Afr Cox
St. Vino Reardon
Brookline Street grade crossing to be abolished claims cited
The text asserts the Brookline street grade crossing will be abolished whether or not a new bridge is built. It notes a previously planned opening near the crossing and references two nonpartisan allies of Mr. Cox who strongly discredit his account.
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Brookline Street
Cox
Reciproc ity speech stirs Massachusetts trade hopes
Henry M. Whitney spoke at the State House last Thursday urging closer trade relations with the Dominion of Candia. The speaker argued that Democratic success next November and Massachusetts business interests hinge on policy shifts under Gaston and Gulston, signaling a Democratic ascendancy in state politics.
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Henry M. Whitney
State House
Phie
Candia
Massachusetts
New England
Herald
Ieredse
Gaston
Gulston
Polley
Mayor Daly Faces Charter Controversy Over Police Promotion
Reported clashes over mayoral control of the police force feature Daly accused of blocking aldermanic requests and a rival claim that the chief acted independently. The dispute centers on promotion authority, mayoral powers, and possible political maneuvering within the city administration.
Temptation of Reform in 1877 City Politics
A fragment recounts a movement in fall 1877 where citizens met to nominate city candidates favoring economy and honest administration. Temple Hall emerges as a rallying point against corruption and extravagance, praising a reformist shift while defending Democracy's vigilant role in guarding municipal affairs.
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Temple
Temple Hall
Temple Tall
Hditorial Chronicle
Martel
Seine
City Cry of Corruption Fears Governing by Misrule
A fragment warns that neglecting civic welfare leads to governance ruled by corruption. The text laments indifference and urges accountability to prevent a slide into corrupt authority and weakened public trust.
Fireman Drunkenness and City Policy Through Time
The Chronicle recounts 1878 Cambridge fire department favoritism toward drunk members and a 45 year timeline of reform. It notes Mayor Daly’s recent dismissal of a drunken firefighter and urges stronger discipline to protect life and property.
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Cambridge
Editorial Chronicle
Chronicle
Daly
Superintendent warns of pipe trouble in DSH annual report
The department supervisor notes anticipated issues with the pipe system in the annual report filed with DSH. The report highlights concerns about aging infrastructure and potential failures requiring attention and funding.
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Fils
DSH
Pullen On Loitering Policy Prompts City Debate
A local discussion centers on Chief Pullen and Judge Aling addressing loitering. The piece argues for tougher policing and possible city action to remove loafers from public streets while noting certain loiterers may be harmless or even beneficial to passersby.
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Pullen
Aling
Wenlew
Pati
Tie
Irett
King Min
Sappeny
Ini
Iis Netuhibors
Wileters
Moolland
Mae Vitihon
Apthy’ Hariee
Wil
Tien Wwatk
Tn Imachenardine
Faleiving
Tirosa Torbery 25 Years Ago Editorial
The editorial recalls a 25 year old incident where Alderman Martin J. Smith and a friend sought 1500 extra for his appropriation without fire department committee consent. It labels the scheme as suspicious, compares it to horse robbery, and notes public concern over a small sum amid a city project, urging vigilance.
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Martin J. Smith
Committee On Fire Department
Wdltorial Chronicle
ABC
Coolidge ‘Dent
Water board blunder drains city funds into wrong reservoir
A city water project wasted over 1.2 million dollars on the Stony Brook reservoir plan as Brook Taster found water diverted to Wresh Pond. Officials warn the misallocated funds and faulty pipe choices threaten supply and future costs.
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Sven
da Te Water Board
Stony Hooks
Tate Wresh
Sieh i
Waltlinta
Ted Wat
Catlin
Peport
Ollin Wits
Anglaser
Iresh
Hollis Brook
Stony Wood Ditch Water Clash Results in Pipe Loss
Local note reports disruption at Stony Wood pond area where a damaged pipe caused flooding near Tolworth Street. Work crews inspect the site as residents alert authorities and engineers, with quoted lines from L Harrington praising the response and detailing the five to fifteen foot depth of the trench.
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Tal L. Harrington
Water board debate highlights tax burden on poor
An editorial recounts a 1930s water board dispute over water rate reductions and public welfare. It contrasts wealthy opposition to abatements with poorer residents bearing public costs, criticizing alleged mismanagement and urging accountability while noting private comments by board members and a Fforer Good Government League stance.
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Water “Board
SMW KH
Tuliver Conmany
Leaner
Keely
Cress
Warner
Win Hadi
Dima Reardon
Water Board
Wien
Government League
Vondanilie
Water Board Reforms Referenced in Old City Debates
A historical note recalls a water board member's speech and a period labeled as the good old days under non partisan rule. It mentions condemnation of water board management during that era and ties actions to past governance.
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Water Board
Discrepant Water Pipe Length Reports Stir City Debates
City discussion on a new pipeline prompts inquiries into the length of the present supply pipe from Stony Brook to Fresh Pond. Competing reports state 3,754 feet of 1520 inch pipe for 4520 feet and different figures for the remainder, triggering questions about accuracy and management.
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Stony Hrook
Iresh Yond
The
Water Board
Hwobls Brook
Stony Brook
Iito Paysor Park
Signedy
Durant
Ipoward
Stilinan i
Welleye
Wellington Fillmore
Mduiind
Steves
Messrs
Iwingsley
Marion
Brien
Chaffee
Russell
John EH
Vorcorai
Vivir
Iresh Pond
Piblic
Tie
Stony Rock
Lear
Waltham
Witter
Mresh Ponds
Titer
Peport
Mitterin Seidhy i
Pole Records Debate Splits City Over Promotion Favoritism
A garbled discussion questions who will win support for a political post and critiques the police administration. It notes optimism about a promotion, mentions individuals including Virky and Weir, and questions the handling of records and merit in appointive decisions, suggesting scrutiny of candidates and the process.
Prominent Officers Called to Preserve Public Records
A letter urging honesty in police work argues officers with clean records should not be blamed for guarding knowledge of past service. It warns against fabricating loitering charges and favors eyewitness evidence over written warrants to curb corruption and protect civic trust.
Water Supply Controversy Over Pipe Capacity Draws City Leaders
The city debates the Stony Brook to Fresh Pond pipe reliability amid claims of long-term underdelivery. Officials report daily discharge now seven million gallons, down from historical levels, with questions over pipe age and maintenance and the impact on local water quality and availability.
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Hue
le Nimboy
Sidiy
Brest
Vnethele
Dee
Stony Brook
Rennin
Sant
Wien
Walter Heard
Helling
Water Supply Timeline and Board Controversy
The report concerns a half million gallons daily supply, events from December 102 to July 108, and a water board relit. It questions a gradual supply decline and Superintendent Brook's 1900 measurement, alleging deceptive claims that by December 13 1008 the pipe delivered volumes at full capacity.
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Brook
Controversy Over Cox Blodgett Clash Warned by Aldermen
A heated editorial attacks Alderman Blodgett and Mr. Cox amid claims of false statements and political bias. It accuses Blodgett of overzealous defense of Cox while criticizing conduct on the Mullen contract and river dredging bids, calling the situation a case of overzealousness and spoiling the broth.
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Cox
Alderman Harrington
Alderman’ Blodgett
Blodgett
Heyy
Tie
Gox
Mullen
Charles River
Mulele
Comepany
Meither
Weven
Mayory MecNanee
Bay State Dredging Company
Hlatkett
Thodwert
Mae Blodgett
Contested Social Debate At Institute Hall May Evening
A reformist gathering under the Society of its members plans a May event at Institute Hall. May Coidit's orchestra will provide music for a revision amid factions including the Temperance and Taiseihits.
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Wathen
Canbridge
Dew Hall
Tey
Parrtekot
Dirwin
Vanes
Socral Mour
Apel
Mather Mathews
de Luselles
Inestiinte
Casey Pestimontal tribute drives community fundraiser
Citizens are invited to contribute to a testimonial fund honoring Chief Casey Pestimontal who retires after fifty years of service. Donations should be sent by April 10 to Ged Mose, Treasurer, La Thad Way, with acknowledgments of receipt.
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Generilly
Pate
Tunis
Casey
Dent
Fife
Mose
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