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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1904

Page

2

Cambridge Democrats Split In Local Contests For Delegates

The April 16 1904 Cambridge Democratic contest ended with Downey headed delegates and Nickerson winning Ward 8 control. Olney favored by many, Hearst movement opposed. Mugwumps potentially swayed by Olney support. Sentinel notes neutral stance for harmony and endorses Olney as a statesman of Massachusetts.

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Water Loan Dilemma for Cambridge City

The city debates a proposed water loan as the water board seeks half a million dollars to begin work. Critics warn the project is a temporary fix that may rise to at least one million and be wasted when Cambridge joins the Metropolitan system. They urge careful long term planning to avoid a lasting taxpayer debt.

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Water board urged to carefully consider Cambridge water needs

The letter criticizes the water board as constituted for making inconsistent predictions about Cambridge water supply. It calls for mature deliberation on a specific plan, proposes a mass meeting to discuss the issue, and notes no city government meeting for two weeks, hoping for greater light on the subject.

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Neutrality praised in Cambridge political clash

Ex mayor McNamee and Democratic city committee president Henry J. Cunningham are lauded for maintaining neutrality in a bitter City election between Olney and Hearst factions. The piece argues neutrality can show strength, citing diplomacy and courtesy that reduced bitterness and could boost future influence within the party.

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Water board delay stirs Cambridge labor vote clash

Cambridge Central Labor Union calls for the water board to hire Cambridge labor on the new project. Democrats demand assurance before funding. Non-partisan opposition argues the Democrats’ stance blocks work, praising the padrone system as costly and graft prone, while Democrats insist their plan offers cheaper, more reliable results.

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Getting Together in City Democratic Caucuses

A Cambridge editorial notes the American Democrats rallying with city leaders for nonpartisan ideals but warns that continued division could push them toward party lines. It urges closer unity with the responsible faction to deliver better city government and critiques the water system and Metropolitan aid timeline raised by council critics.

Cambridge Democratic Party

Water relief delays anger over city water board funds

A damaged report notes the water board would delay relief for a year if funds arrive at once, while a 30 day window looms for the Metropolitan system. Couméfinan Walcott accuses Councilman DeWncy of prioritizing votes over children's lives, and Greenville MacKarland emerges to claim credit after a lost fight. The piece questions why MacKarland vanished during the campaign.

Couméfinan Walcott DeWncy Walcott Greenville MacKarland

Democratic Gauglees Olney Carries City in Local Caucuses

Report of Democratic caucuses shows Olney victorious with about 2000 votes, one third of city Democratic vote. Wards 1 to 11 reveal close contests, split delegations, and strong support from American Democrats, with detailed ward by ward delegate tallies for state and congressional conventions.

Olney Hearst Messrs O'Brien Facey Daniel J. Dinan Henry I’. Lehan Charles J. McIlroy Joseph F. Boyle Alexander J. Sullivan Joseph A. Sullivan Henry F. Lehan Dennis J. Flynn Daniel O'Connor Thomas F. Robinson James T. Barrett Maurice Richardson Nicholas Dynan Samuel Muldoon Daniel J. Mullen Michael Hourihan Charles Williams William Hogan James Morrisey Daniel Mullen Michiel Hourihan James F. Quinn Jeremiah I. Downey James Black Patrick , Shunney Charles Reagan Stephen Harrington James Butler Timothy Lane James A. Rogers Andrew J. Rady John W. Know James IF. Mullen Fred CC. Thyng Joseph I. Jawyer John J. Morris John W. Knox George T.triggs James Kneeland William Danehy Thomas McDermott J. State John J. Scott J. Edward Barry Charles I. McMennnen John S. Kenney William H. McCaffrey Charles A. Fallon

Inter-Se So cia Club Second Annual Dancing Party

The Inter-Se Society Club hosted a refined Wednesday evening dance at Newtowne club, with palmed hall decor and elegant gowns. An informal intermission featured Adalaine Walsh and Theodore Sprogen, Hub ert J. Smith's humorous performances, and illustrated songs by Jane and Myles. Tea was served in the club room afterward under G H Donovan with M J McMahon assisting, about 75 couples attended, Raymond places mortgages.

Inter-Se Socia Club Newtowne Club Adalaine Walsh Theodore Sprogen Bnet Beaton Hubert J. Smith Jane Myles G. H. Donovan M. J. McMahon Alds Misa Dorothy McGuinness Lillian Larkin Howard McGuinness Fred K. Myles

Public meeting backs subway over elevated in city transit debate

At a crowded gathering on Massachusetts Avenue officials and citizens questioned the elevated rail proposal. Speakers cited Boston experience, urged a subway, and urged a five-member city committee to negotiate with Elevated Railway officials while pledging to protect vested franchise rights. The Harvard to Bowdoin run time was estimated at about four and a half minutes.

Massachusetts Avenue Hale Boston Howe Assessor Donovan Cambridge W. I. Doyle Levitt Bridge Commission Doyle Main Street Longwood Bridge Sortwell J. J. Myers Stillman Telly R. H. Dana Lafayette Square Elevated Carstein Harvard Bowdoin

A Successful Benefit at Lustitute Hall

A large gathering of friends for Halliday, Riley and Goodwin at Lustitute Hall on Monday evening featured a varied entertainment lineup. Performers included Barber and Yalley, Mel Ninley and Craig, Frank Cavanaugh, the Craigie Trio, Kid Juniper Vaudeville, and many others under the direction of J. Whalen, with numerous attendees listed among the guests.

Halliday Riley Goodwin Lustitute Hall Barber Yalley Mel Ninley Craig Frank Cavanaugh Harrett and Murphy Lizzie Sullivan Madden and Doherty Eddie Davis Craigie Kid Juniper Vaudeville Company I'vo Dormans Will Toland Fred Melloy George McKenna John Keefe Andy Leonard I Halliday Riley and Goodwin William McClennon Janes Travers Clim Coleman A. (. Martin W. Roberts 4. J. Whalen Annie McDonald Kittie McDonald Reta Strong Margaret Smith Sarah Smith Laura Treid Arthur Porter Fred Porter Neil McLean Arthur Follansbee William Wolfendale William Miller Thomas Tesker Joseph Tolland Frank Berke Chester Shaw Frank Painter Frank Dillionsnyder William Ottamus Dannie Langley Frank Duras William O'Brien Robert McNamee George Hampden Eddie Smith Willian Knox Bob Sawyer Archie Collins Howard Parker Nelson Robbins Guard Painter Joseph McCarthy Charles McCarthy William Porter Thomas Smith Harry Johnston Harry Halliday James Riley Frank Dorman Sally Barber Gus York Howard Farrell Edward Cameron Fred Partridge Henry McKenna Richard Conway William Mitchell William Webster Willie Jones Joseph Taylor Martin Angel Fred Tinneau John Dwyer Manuel Anna George Whitman Richard Foye John Foye Albert Miankie John Teevan Frank Lynch Frank Wakefield Walker Blacksted Florenn Ticks Riste Fay Kittie Whalen Margaret Whalen Kittin McCarthy Mary Mack Nellie Chisholm Mamie Lyons Louise Stimpson Gertrude Farrell Annie Farrell Celia Fisher Katherine Fisher Mamie Driscoll Cora Brishey Emma Driscoll Fannie O'Toole Ethe McCann Julia Sullivan Carrie Bertsch Clara Colsch

Riverside Boat Club Holds 25th Prospect Hall Ball

Prospect Hall hosted the Riverside Boat Club twenty-fifth grand ball with hundreds in attendance. Strachan's Orchestra provided music until late, then dancing led by Frank Murphy and a corps of aids including W. J. Hynes Richard May James Culhane John Brassil John Flanagan Daniel McAuliffe William J. Sullivan Thomas F. Hynes William Brassil John Toomey John Corcoran Arthur Mellin Edward Crowley Michael Dwyer James O'Brien Frank McDonald and Sey.

Prospect Hall Riverside Boat Club Strachan Frank Murphy W. J. Hynes Richard May James Culhane John Brassil John Flanagan Daniel I. McAuliffe William J. Sullivan Thomas F Fynes William Brassil John Toomey John Corcoran Arthur Mellin Edward Crowley Michael Dwyer James O'Brien Frank McDonald Sey Mour Grose William Kenney Frank Dardis Richard Foy KR. Foy W. PF. Tynes William Thompson Patrick Doyle James (Ulhane William O’leary John L. Sullivan J. Frank Macéy John McGrath Leonard Bantz Robert McKinley W. A. Staniston William Vlaherty Daniel McAuliffe Alex, Chapin William J. Brassil William Sherriff Neil Doherty Thomas Jope John JH. J. McNamee Edward Brown William Potter Solomon Barber Seymour IX. Cross Patrick A. Brine Frank W. MacDonald James Brennan J. Flanagan I’. Murphy Mary Madden Frank MacDonald Nellie MacDonald May McCarthy Wittie Geary Thomas Stynes Bessie Slynes Seymour @rosse Margaret Brassil Celia Berkeley Margaret Burns Mary Corcoran

Local Club Names Officers and Grand March Participants

The document lists officers and members of a club including President Richard Foy and secretary Frank Murphy, with a long roster of trustees rowing committee and members. It details the grand march led by Frank Murphy and Miss Annie Daly and many couples in period dress.

Bryan Club Meeting Discusses Tariff and Peace Policy

A large Bryan Club gathering at Odd Fellows Hall in North Cambridge heard Gamaliel Bradford outline concerns over the growing U S population and the strain on government. He critiqued tariff reform, civil service, and municipal ownership while urging a peace-focused leader like General Miles as a preferable 1908 presidential candidate. A Cambridge City Employees union smoke talk follows at 622 Massachusetts Avenue with noted labor speakers.

Bryan Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Cambridge Gamaliel Bradford John Lynch Bradford Atlantic Pacific Republican Party Cleveland Securites Hamilton Club Chicago Union Bryan United States St. Louis Massachusetts Giney Parker New York Roosevelt Miles The Commonwealth Boston Wilson Shenandoah Valley Grant Lincoln Sherman Sheridan Thomas Crook Geronimo Natchez New England Custer Joseph Sitting Bull Cuba Porto Rico Cambridge City Massachusetts Avenue

Boston Elevated Rail schedule from Arlington Centre to Adams

Transit timetable details show numerous routes and times for the Boston Elevated Railway system. It lists departures from Arlington Centre, Arlington Heights, Harvard Square, and Cambridge points with intervals of 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes, night services to Adams Square, Sunday schedules, and specific destinations such as City Point, South Station, and Scollay Square. Names include Beacon Street, Harvard Square, Huntington Avenue, Dudley Street, Roxbury Crossing, and Riverside.

Arlington Centre Adams $Q Beacon St Adams Sq Harvard Sq Arlington Heights Harvard East Cambridge City Point Subway Broadway Henry ST Cambridgeport Massachusotts Ave Auburn South Station Rowe's Wharf Huntington Ave Scollay SQ Boylston St Main St River ST Post Office SQ Cambridge Dudley ST Washington Roxbury Roxbury Crossing Mount Auburn Huron Ave Newton Walla Lown A. M North Prospect ST Ancu Riverside Watertown SQ

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