Harvard and Cambridge in an American spirit clash
An editorial criticizes President Eliot for lamenting Cambridge's loss of Puritan control as Harvard and local culture evolve with more diverse populations. It argues American ideals of equal opportunity prevail and cites John Boyle O'Reilly to contrast elitist worry with populist sentiment.
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Roosevelt
Sons of St. Patrick
America
United States
Cambridge
Eliot
Harvard
Knickerbockers
New York
Pennsylvania
John Boyle O'Reilly
Times
City Before Party in Cambridge Seals Sealer Fallout
A Cambridge city board first votes to keep sealer of weights and measures George H. Dinan then reverses, removing an honest official amid pressure from political factions. The piece criticizes aldermen who flipflopped, accusing them of betraying city interests for party gains.
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Republican Board of Aldermen
George H. Dinan
Felix McBride
McBride
Cambridge
Democrats Call for Community Registration Drive in Cambridge
The city Democratic committee urges vigorous registration of new voters, especially first year entrants, to strengthen party influence. It urges ward committees to enlist names, educate youth on government and the value of suffrage, and harness intelligent enthusiasm to build a stronger Democratic base in Cambridge.
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Democratic Party
Cambridge
Old Duke Bookkeeper Tells Stenographer Not to Smoke
In a brief exchange a stenographer scolds Duke the bookkeeper for smoking. He ignores her, urging her not to smoke and continuing his work. The scene centers on a tense insistence on behavior amid a small, heated moment.
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Old Duke
Property near Dana Street offered for quick sale
A city area property within a few minutes walk of Dana Street is offered at a price that will astonish per cent on the money involved. It will be sold either at private sale or by public auction before May 15, presenting a solid opportunity for a working man to build.
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Cambridge Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Cambridge
Dana Street
Democratic Party
Opportunity and Democratic unity in Cambridge politics
A Harvard Square Democrat praises the editor for last week’s Opportunity piece and urges mayoral candidates to unite the Democratic party. The letter stresses party loyalty, coordinated campaigning, and shifting toward a single viable nominee to secure victory in December.
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Democratic Party
Sentinel
Harvard Square
Anti Women Suffrage Remonstrance Opposes Ballot Privilege
The Remonstrance published by the Massachusetts Association reports hearings on female suffrage with remarks by Miss Anary A. McIntire arguing against the ballot. Frank Foxcroft warns that women’s votes could undermine No-license cities and temperance policy across Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Association
Legislative Committee
Anary A. McIntire
Massachusetts
Frank Foxcroft
Nolicense Committee
Cambridge
John Craigs Summer Season at Globe Theatre Opens
John Craig and his company end a successful spring tour and plan a summer run at the Globe Theatre starting Monday April 29. The opening production is David Belasco's The Heart of Maryland with an augmented company and strong seat sales indicate broad audience interest.
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Mr. Craig
Globe Theatre
David Belasco
Sacred Heart Holy Name Society forms with 1500 members
The Sacred Heart parish East Cambridge forms the Holy Name Society after a Paulist Mission attracting 1500 men. Edward Counihan elected president with James H. Newman as financial secretary and Jeremiah J. Reagan as treasurer. Father O'Brien chosen spiritual director. Father James Higgins assistant. Only men eligible for membership.
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Sacred Heart Church
East Cambridge
Holy Name Society
Father O’brien
Father Cullen
C.3.p
Edward A. Counihan
William H. Long
Institute
Jeremiah J. Reagan
James H. Newman
Francis J. Shelley
John M. Wiseman
William Hickey
James Higgins
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