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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1904

Page

2

School Committee Reforms Urged For Cambridge

A Cambridge school committee meeting on Thursday endorsed reducing the committees size and cutting idle discussion. The report echoes Mayor McNamees criticism of wasted time and favors stripping the panel to improve efficiency for the citys schools.

McNamee Eliot Harvard Cambridge

Casey Banquet Honors Boston Fire Chief for Five Decades of Service

A Boston banquet at the Brunswick Hotel praised Chief Casey of the fire department for fifty years of service including half a century as head. Ex-mayor McNamee lauded his oratorical address and dedication, while citizens from all walks of life attended to honor a fearless, selfless public servant.

Casey Fire Department Brunswick Hotel Boston Chief Casey McNamee Mr. McNamee

Parish Reunions and Catholic Social Identity

The article argues parish reunions are a distinct Catholic institution with social value. It notes other faith groups have social aspects but Catholic parishes define attendance by geographical boundaries and community belonging rather than socialstanding.

Parish Reunion Brings Congregation Closer Together

The parish reunion helps parishioners connect socially and with their pastor and his assistants. It provides a social tie for those lacking active church society involvement and offers a chance to meet fellow congregants.

City Solicitor questions memorial day appropriations legality

After decades the city solicitor concludes the Memorial Day fund disbursements to Grand Army posts and veterans groups may be illegal without explicit authority. He cites state statutes and notes funds should be handled by city officials or under council direction. The letter to the mayor questions funding to posts and reflects political tensions in Cambridge.

Peavey Augustine J. Daly Cambridge Mass Grand Army of the Republic Legion

Notable Dublin Gathering Attends City Event

A large list of physicians, council members, and social figures attended a city event. The roster includes Dr William Fleet, C F J McCue, Dr Felix McGirr, Edward Mulvinill, Henry Cunningham, George O'Brien, James Quinn, John Delay, and many more, with committee in charge led by A J Sylvester and Frank K Lynch. Observers present included Mr and Mrs Murphy, Mr Lynch, Mr Scott, and numerous townsfolk.

Cambridge Council No. 74 Knights of Columbia Prospect Hall McInnis Jeremiah F. Scanlon William Troy John Keefe Frank Roust Patrick J. Anglin Hubert Smith M. Joseph O'Donnell Hubert T. Smith Arthur Burns John F William Fleet C. F. J. McCue Felix McGirr Edward Mulvinill Henry J. Cunningham George P. O'Brien James F. Quinn John W. Delay Daniel F. Brown John J. Downey Walter Doherty William F. Brown James H. Shuckrowe William J. Balfe Edward Hopkins David T. Drinan A. J. Sylvester Frank K. Lynch Daniel J. Carroll John F. Mulgihill Charles J. Martell F. Murphy John J. Scott W. F. Cogan W. F. Brown Arthur F. Burns Philip E. St. Coeur BE. Barry A. C. Barry K. G. Barry C. F. Manning J. P. Conroy A. Waddin T. J. Brassill John Downey William Bowen J. Murray T. Mahoney J. Carmichael Newman Mary Brown Josie Shea Lizzie Brassill H. T. Smith F. W. McCluskey J. J. Corkery C. F. Sheehan B. J. McPartland Thos J. Cavanaugh 2. Mullin A. J. Daly Annie Carroll Mary Carroll Ida Hickey Rose Garrity Catherine Shea Frank Dardes D.F. Brown Bk, Brennan

Margaret M Ford schooner launched at Pleasant River Me

The three masted schooner Margaret M Ford was launched from A M Webster shipyard at Pleasant River Vinal Haven Me amid cheers. Built for stone and coal trade, 700 ton capacity, 193 ft overall, steam powered and priced at 3000 dollars. Capt James C Webster will command the vessel.

Rockland Star Margaret M. Ford A. M. Webster Pleasant River Vinal Haven G. H. Wilcox New York John Francis Connecticut James W. Colgan James D. McGrady M. E. McGrady J. B. Ford J. B. Ford, Jr Cambridge Joseph B. Ford Consumers’ Coal Company

Fifty Years A Church Observed By Cambridge Baptists

The North Avenue Baptist Church of Cambridge began a week of 50th anniversary observances with an historical sermon by Rev. F. B. Marble. The service reviewed church history from 1854 to 1904, noted past pastors, and urged continued faith, quoting It is not by might nor by power but by my Spirit saith the Lord of Hosts.

North Avenue Baptist Church of Cambridge F. Be, Marble Marble A. M. Averill J. A. Goodhue J. ©. Wightman W. 8. Apsey R. A. Vose F. Will Liams F. B. Marble Merble Israel

Irish Night at St Marys Parish Reunion

The 11th annual Irish night and reunion at St Marys parish held on Patriot's Day eve in the gymnasium drew a large audience. The event blended Irish and American themes with Strachan's orchestra and a 40-voice chorus performing songs. Rev Fr Doody, scheduled to give the welcome, was unable to attend.

St. Mary's Parish Alves Strachan Doody

Enthusiastic Irish Event Details and Organizing Committee

A listing captures performances by John Whoriskey and David Scannell with vocal and instrumental numbers, Irish readings, and clog dancing. Committee roles span floor director to reception chairs, with names such as Joseph Brassill Neil Kelleher and Patrick Cahill guiding decorations badges and entertainment.

Reilly John B. Whoriskey J. P. Scannell David Scannell Cecua Maynahan Frederick Myles Charlotte Broughton Franz Kintner Harry F. Cade Ruby McIntyre James O’brien Misa M. BE. McCarthy Joseph P. Brassill John ©. Havertyalds Neil J. Kelleher Walter J. Whelan John L. McCarthy Joseph P. Mulvihill M. H. Flynn Patrick Cahill Daniel Quigley James T. Whelan William Fallon, Jr John D. McGillivray Thomas J. Conrick William H. Crona Patrick Crowley James Doherty E. J. Brandon James Mahoney Frank O'Brien Bart Kelleher Thomas O’ Hara George Rosenberg William Fallon James F. Mullen John Fallon Jeremiah McCarthy Peter Carmichael Jeremiah Moynahan J. R. Sennett John Medsaac George Messer B. Kelleher A. Aylward Jennie Sennett Margaret Barry Lizzy Good Mary Facey Mary McCarthy Mary T. White Nellie McCarthy Tizzie Nagle Emma Meehan Lizzie Kelley Mabel Creehan Mary Birmingham Margaret McKenzie Jennie Ball Mary Gallagher A. C. Vallee Joseph Brassil Charles Schmit William Fallon, Sr Emma Deehan John Steinkrauss Neil McCarthy Walter Doherty Mary A. Gallagher John Mahler William Holden John Kinneen O'Callaghan O'Connor Edmund Brown Thomas Conrick Mary McFarland Katie Nagle Jos Moylan Michael Ha Flynn John Casey Little Good Mary MetCruily Patrick Guinn P. H. Riley John Tolan Piers

Grand Festgon Souclin Benefit for Clarence Berry

A May 4 benefit in North Cambridge at Odd Fellows hall honors Clarence J. Berry a pupil of Miss Nellie Nfutechins Ellishammar School. Exposition Minstrels with Franz Kitsner orchestra and Banda Rossa led by Alphonce D Vino perform for a five month Louisiana Purchase Exposition run in St Louis. The show features Ackland Mack Chamberlain Geoffrey Whalen and others with a street parade of sixty in the afternoon.

Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge Clarence J. Berry Nellie A. Nfutechins Ellishammar School Exposition Minstrels St. Louis Franz Kitsner Banda Rossa Alphonse D'Vino Ackland Mack Dockistuder & West Minstrels Chamberlain Geoffrey TL. Whalen Cambridge Mr. Whalen John Cannon Dann Quartet Harry Jones Fisher & Donahue

Exciting School Committee Meeting Ends With Resignations

At a reg ular meeting Councilman Warren P. Adams attacked Musical Director Frederick F.E. Chapman, urging dismissal amid claims of inpunctuality and negligence. Superintendent Francis Cogswell announced his intended resignation after 50 years of service, with a committee to seek candidates and report at the May meeting.

McNamee Warren P. Adams Ward Musica Frederick FE. Chapman Francis Cogswell Cogswell Phinam Grammar School Adams

Cambridge School Board Debates Music Instruction Shakeup

Ackins condemns note singing methods as outdated and calls for a top to bottom reform. A committee including Thurston, Bicknell, Gage, Russell and Walker will report next meeting. May 10 set for convention with city council to elect Wentworth successor. Resignations of Ells and Thoms accepted. Teele’s resignation tabled. Phelps nominated for Peabody kindergarten and Estey for Peabody grade duties.

Irene L. Phelps Peabody Kindergarten Grace le Baron Estey I the Peabody

The Magic Slipper presented by St Johns T A Society

A lively amateur production in Odd Fellows hall North Cambridge titled The Magic Slipper drew strong local praise. Cast of 75 featured Mary Donovan Cinderella and Florence Humphrey Clorinda with robust singing and dance sequences led by May V Donovan and Florence Humphrey. Guests included Hon A J Daly and Hon J H H McNamee with manager Nickerson and notable assistants.

St. John's T. A Odd Fellows Hall Cambridge Mary Donovan Cinderella Clorinda Florence Humphrey Margaret A. Horan Thishe Faith Moran Dennis J. Kelliher Aeron Balderdash Prince Poppetts Robert M. Welch Thomas H. Patterson Hubert P. Welsh Prttont William J. Lynch Alldore Mary Foran Ireetor Misees May V. Donovan Florence Trumphrey Margaret Welch Nora Keefe Elizabeth Brestin Margaret Horan D. J. Kelleher J. Donley Hubert Welch Nellis Kelle Hubert Weleh Searf Nellie Kelleher Mary O'Connell Katherine O'Hearn Emma Cutter Bila Geary Katherine McCarthy Mabel McCarthy Katie Cutter Amanda Varney Alice Doran Mary O'Connor Tattie Kelleher Ruth Roper Hazel Cortell May A McGillicuddy Alice E. Lafarve Josephine J. Curtin Loretta Hurley Lena O'Connor Annie Higgins Mary Fitzgerald Annie Gallagher Margaret Gallagher Agnes Kelleher Margret Mitchell Sophie McDougal Clo Nile Parthenia Varney Lulu Nolan Grace McCristle Ruth Tyo May Bridges Nellie Doran Margaret O'Connell Helen Fisher Kathryn Mahony Clara Diez Mary Harrington Kitty White Jennie White Gladys England Mary Kelleher Josephine O'Connor Kathryn My Connor Lillian Vocell Elizabeth Keefe Agnes Daley Mary Grey Jennie Brestin Olive McArthur Fred J K. Myles Archie. Lane

A. Convention Held At Cambridge With Clergy Support

The archdiocesan Catholic Total Abstinence convention met in Cambridge on Tuesday with High Mass at 10 30 A M. Fr Shanley preached the sermon and Mayor Daly welcomed delegates. Officers were elected for the year and two Cambridge delegates named for the National convention. Representative Deitrick won praise for a bill to fund a school for crippled children and provide special instruction.

M. J. Doody St. Mary's of the Annunciation Shanley Hartford Conn Aquinas Hall Daly Cambridge Father Scully Doody Loague T. B. Reardon The M. Co Patrick Crowley Edwin Mulready Rockland Maurice Dineen Maldenrat Misa Mary A. Mullen Charlestown James F. Dooley Roxbury C. Leary Boston William T. Cassell Mulready O'Leary RB. F. Slattery C. J. Pay Agnes Kelleher Deitrick Committee On Public Charitable Institutions Deltrick

Casey Banquet Honor List Crowded With Cambridge Leaders

A Cambridge banquet featured a long roll of attendees including H Corcoran Archibald M Howe Horace G Kemp W L Church Charles Waugh H Wm Tupper Alfred E Hughes and many more. A song praising the citys chief and tire department head drew cheers and an encore as speakers lauded public service and leadership.

Casey H. Corcoran Archibald M. Howe Horace G. Kemp W. L. Church Charles Waugh H. Wm.Tupper Alfred E. Hughes Drummond Cutler L. Vose Wilson Campbell Roswell Wetherbee Kk. J. Pullen Winslow H. Dodge Roy A. Fay Wesley L. Page Hugh M. ‘Tolar J. 8. Bell Isaac McLean Francis Cogswell Thos If, Tracy John M. Riley Caleb A. Page Somerville George W. Bean Albert F. Huffum Charles H. Cox James W. Coleman Alfred Allesch Benj. N. Steele Edw. C. Wheeler Gilbert Kk. Chandler Herbert A. Rhoades J. B. Merrifield I. B. Frasier David I. Muzzey Theodore L Charles KE. Beek Samuel Giddings Frederick Worcester Theodore Raymond John G. Brown John I. Croc Edmund Reardon Henry Rein G. Ih. Tunt Yerxa Barnard Charles Emerson William I’. Newman M. V Parsons George Chase Win A. Lockhart Geo. H. Howard David T. Dickinson

Market Letter Notes Stocks At Standstill With Dividends

The market remains largely flat with few changes from last week. United States Rubber Preferred rose from 50 1 8 to 64 1 2 after a 112 percent dividend, signaling a business‑minded company.

United States Rubber Northern Securities Steel Co Pettigrew, Bright & Co

Boston elevated rail schedules April 1 1904 list

Public transit timetable details routes from Arlington Centre to Adams, Harvard Square, and other Boston lines. Includes start times, headways in minutes, night service, and Sunday runs. Sources indicate various shuttle and cross-town connections with several stations such as Arlington Heights and Scollay Square.

Arlington Centre Adams Beacon St Harvard Sq Arlington Heights Harvard Henry ST Cambridgeport Massactus MT. Auburn South Station Rowe's Wharf Wuntington Ave South Boston Hunt. Ave Scollay SQ Subway Boylston St Adams Sq Main St River ST Postopfiche SQ Cambridge Dudley ST Wasington ST Roxbury Roxbury Crossing S.82 Mount Auburn Tivron Aves Newton Waldatown A. M. North North Cambridge Prospect ST Riverside Scollay ST Watertown SQ C. S&s

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