City approves four track subway from Kendall to Harvard
The city council unanimously adopts an order endorsing a four track subway from Kendall Square to Harvard Square based on a thorough report by the rapid transit committee. The plan limits monopoly, allows future competition, and reflects united action over individual preferences. objections to granting a public service monopoly remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Square
Harvard Square
Committee On Rapid Transit
West Boston Bridge
United Action
Democratic critics warn Douglas over partisan appointments in Massachusetts
The writer accuses Governor Douglas of alienating Democrats by appointing a partisan Republican and a non partisan to the Cambridge third district judgeship. It argues past leaders faced similar fates and urges a trusted, honest Democrat to rally the state, warning that Massachusetts could shift if a brave, reliable Democrat leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Third District
Massachusetts
David T. Dickinson
Cambridge
Library Hall
Dickinson
Democratic city committee tackles poll tax list flaws
The report shows efforts to recruit assistant assessors to locate every poll tax payer and vote. It cites defects in tracing taxpayers between city wards, lack of oversight, and political bias causing names to be omitted from the assessable polls. Last year seventeen hundred names were dropped from the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
W. F. Brooks
City Hall
Ward Five Pity Calls Out Council Members
A letter laments Ward Five representation by Chase and Harlow condemning their ignorance on city affairs. It cites misstatements on Rindge Field funding and confuses Fresh Pond with North Cambridge, praising Ward Six residents and contrasting with Frederick Macleod as a clearer candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Harlow
Rindge
North Cambridge
Rindge Field
Nincompoop
Fresh Pond
East Cambridge
Frederick Macleod
Assessment dismissals questioned in city registration action
City hall critics charge eleven assistant assessors with dropping names through efficiency issues or malice while two are praised for proper duties. The letter argues nonpartisan assessors overlook citizens and city resources, aiming to dilute Democratic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Democratic Party
Why a Republican in the Douglas Appointment Debate
A Boston letter argues Governor Douglas should nominate a trained Democrat for the third district judgeship and defy the Republican council. It accuses Douglas of rewarding Republicans and shows how a Democratic candidate could win confirmation with proper qualifications. The piece predicts public opinion would either support a courageous choice or reveal the governor's policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
McDaniel
Third District
Council
Democratic City Committee of
Boston
Police Commission
Republican Council
W. E. Russell
Democrats Back Right Vote On Rindge Field Order
The piece commends Councilmen Crane Wood Penniman and Stephens for backing the measure with Democrats for what was right. It includes Honest Hans Carstein’s letter arguing partisan tactics harmed city progress and condemns the Partisan party for seeking bonds for sidewalk repair instead of budgeting the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rindge Field
Crane
Wood
Penniman
Stephens
Hans’ Carstein
City series on mayoral candidates continues next week
The paper postpones the next mayoral figure feature due to pressing duties. It plans to resume the ongoing series in the following week, maintaining reader interest in the candidate lineup.
Ex-Alderman Garsteen Urges Park Equity For Rindge Field
Ex-alderman Garsteen writes to Mr Wood about the park appropriation dispute for Rindge Field. He notes Cambridge Field has received more than its share from the $500,000 bond for park needs, while Rindge Field has seen little benefit despite prior promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carstein
Rindge Wield
Mr. Wood
Cambridge Field
Rindge
Board of Aldermen
Public letter on Rindge Field funding and civic duty
Hans L. Carsti appeals to city officials to allocate funds for Rindge Field quoting past promises and current assessments. He notes Cambridge Field shelter costs, argues $15,000 was blocked by a water pipe order, and stresses sanitation, youth welfare, and ethical considerations for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Hans L, Carsti
Epicurean Ball Opens East Cambridge Social Season
East Cambridge hosts the Epicureans first ball with MéInnes' orchestra directed by John MelInnes. Notables lead grand march including John Fay Jr and Mrs Fay, Dan Shaughnessy, Walter Holleran, and Susan Collins. A large reception committee and aides ensure a bustling evening with a dainty dance booklet printed at Lord's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Cambridge
John I. Fay, Jr
Fay
Daniel B. Shaughnessy, Jr
Shaughnessy
Walter J. Holleran
Susan Collins
John M. Gcureyrd
Carey
Joseph Casey
Agnes Casey
Walter J. Hollerin
James T. Shaughnessy
John M. Carey
Alderman Manuel Andrew
Peter J. Mains
Valentine F. Fogerty
James P. Mac
Frank Andrew
Thomas J. Barrow
Daniel Horgan
Denis J. Kelley
William B. Lehmkuhl
John S. Clary
Joseph F. Powers
John J. O'Brien
James H. Shaughnessy
Joseph A. Sullivan
George A. Costigan
Jeremiah F. Sullivan
Edward E. Weissbach
Joseph L. Casey
Frank McManus
Joe’ Donahue
Order of Dances
Lord's Third Street
Epicurean Club
Institute
James Shaughnessy
Manuel Andrew
James A. Brown
John ©. Connor
John §. Clary
George J. Jestigan
John F. Fay
James W. Donovan
James J. Scully
John J. Skelley
William T. Neflan
Joseph H. Fay
William J. Corbett
John H. Poncy
Daniel J. Donovan
James J. Corballis
List of Charlestown and Chelsea residents associated with local groups
A long roster of individuals from Charlestown Chelsea and surrounding areas includes senators, representatives, club members and spouses. Names cited cover James Mellen Jeremiah Downey Gar vin Mahoney Weissbach Costigan Kel leher Burns Shaughnessy Fay Powers Haglish Powers Shaughnessy Barrett Dooling Quinn Canney Morrissey Randolph Skelley Harrington Hyde Sifen Galvin McElroy Murtagh Barker McCarthy Henley Madden Denney Shannon Horgan ONeil Sullivan Kelley Healey Sheahan Gaughan O Rourke Barry Haverty ONeil Mulhern Mullen Long Quinn McCarthy Whoriskey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mellen
Charlestown
Jeremiah F. Downey
John P. Garvin
George Kelley
Fred D. Mahoney
Harry Mahoney
Edward Weissbach
George A. Costigan
Jeremiah Kelleher
Edward F. P. Burns
Lasselles
Dennia Coffey
O. L. Young
Thomas Harney
Daniel B Shaughnessy
John F, Fay
John F. Powers
Haverty
George B. Haglish
John A. Powers
Misses Nelle
Louise
Alice Shaughnessy
Mamie Barrett
Alice Dooling
Sadie Quinn
May Canney
May Bisier
Margaret Mahoney
May McCarthy
Elizabeth Morrissey
Essie Randolph
Chelsea
Lizzie Skelley
Mamie Harrington
Abbie Hyde
Mae Sifen
Somerville
Lena Galvin
Rose McElroy
May Murtagh
Sadie Barker
Annie McCarthy
May Henley
May Madden
Louise Denney
Mary
Bridget Shannon
May
Nellie Horgan
Anna Kelley
Bertha
Katherin Conlin
Frank 8. Kelley
Henry Skelley
Charles Reagan
The
Jackson Club
Joseph Segue
Charles Long
Dan Quinn
Fred McCarthy
Joe Whoriskey
Husky Maidens Dance Impresses at Cyprus Hall
Last Monday evening the Husky Maidens Glee club taught a demon stration of novelty dance. Cyprus hall hosted the event with Melnnes's orchestra, Tom Edwards directing the grand march. Notable attendees included ex Mayor John H. H. McNamee and multiple city officials. Regulars, guests, and a large list of club members filled the hall while a procession of children appeared in a double march movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky Maidens
Glee Club
Cyprus Hall
Melnnes
Tom Edwards
Andrew Hezlitt
Patrick Tollywood
Barry St. George
John Murphy
William McQuire
Donnie Lynch
Joe Earley
William Dunn
John Buckley
Ethel Fingg
Nellie Angell
Annie Grace
May Coakley
Teresa McColgan
Minnie Horgan
Lizzie Brown
Jessie Marks
May Grattan
Maud Brown
Mattie Simpson
Lillian Grattan
Susie Yoke
May Hollywood
Esther Linksey
May Quinn
Josie Quinn
Margaret Hagert
Margaret Manning
Alice Baumeister
Florence Baumeister
Kittle Whelan
Katie Horrigan
Lena Coleman
Margaret Donovan
Josie Fitzgerald
Martha Grace
Margaret Hollywood
Teresa McCart
Mary Halloran
Cassie Talmont
Margaret Shalvey
Margaret Fleming
Teresa McCarrigan
Ethel Flagg
Jennie McGrath
Mate Simpson
Nellie Halloran
Abbie Lynch
Mamie Dee
Bushway
Leutenant
John J. Buckley
John H. H. McNamee
Willan Quinn
Jeremiah F. Downey
F. Black
George O'Brien
John Spillane
Arthur St. George
John Delaney
George Moore
Charles Gormley
Jas, Brady
Edward Murray
Wilbur Murphy
Daniel Haggerty
Frank Monahan
Bert Winslow
Dave Burns
Mary Seery
Kate Wallace
Julia Twell
Katie Curran
Annie Quinn
Martietta Peters
Towne Club Hall Dance Draws 100 Couples
Last evening at Towne Club Hall more than 100 couples attended a decorated event featuring flowering plants and evergreens. Miss Eva Grant and Miss Annie Elton Whitman directed the dance with floor director Dr. W Henry Grant aided by a large corps of assistants. Danforths orchestra provided the music under a group of prominent patronesses.
Bradford Club Smoke Talk Event at Inman Square
The Bradford Democratic club plans a Monday evening event at Quain hall Inman square with a galaxy of oratorical stars. Joseph O Connell will speak on organization followed by ex Mayor John H H McNamee ex Representative James F Aylward and others. A concert is arranged by Edward F P Burns with several vocalists and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Democratic Club
Quain Hall
Inman Square
Joseph O'Connell
John H. H. McNamee
James F. Aylward
Charles Thurston
Samuel McArthur
Edward F. P. Burns
George Johnson
Humphry Sullivan
Mr. St. Onge
Joseph L. P. St. Coeur
Return of Rev. J. A. D. Blake by Rush A. M. E. Zion Church
The Rush A. M. E. Zion church quarterly conference unanimously votes to retain Rev. J. A. D. Blake for another year. The annual conference will meet in Waterbury Connecticut on May 3 with Bishop Hood presiding. Blake has led three years marked by peaceful orderly and businesslike services and a revitalized ritual appealing to many young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush A.M. E. Zion Church
J. A. D. Blake
Waterbury
Conn
Bishop Hood, DD
Blake
New England
Men’s Forum
Cambridge
Forum
Mayflower Club
New
Surprise Party Honors Miss Gertrude McMasters at Home
A surprise party hosted by Misses Lila Whitley and Jessamine Colley was held Wednesday at 434 Winsor Street for Miss Gertrude McMasters. Colonial Whist Club president Louis Blerweller gave McMasters a gold ring while many guests attended and performed music throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Whitley
Jessamine Colley
Gertrude McMasters
Winsor Street
Louis Blerweller
McMasters
Ethel Fitzgerald
H. Fitzgerald
Henry Kelley
John Mederios
Nellie McGrath
Margaret Cassidy
Margaret Colley
Raymond Smith
Theresa Colley
Theresa
George Lenox
McNamee
Alice Daly
May Burke
Susie Mearter
Julia McCusker
Alice McPeek
Winifred McMasters
John Lenox
Charlies Kelley
John Lane
Charles Hickey
Tom Johnson
Frank Montgomery
William O'Neal
John Connorton
John Holmes
Theresa Luke
Mary McKim
Catherine Carroll
Advocate Blake and the Economic Club of Boston
In a speech full of resolve the speaker urges prudence and faith while promising that right will prevail. He notes Mr. Blake as a member of the Economic Club of Boston and the sole member of his race to share that privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Blake
The
Economic Club of
Boston
Slattery Delivers Bright Talk on Boston Government
The Catholic Union in Hyde Square hosted ex-Alderman Charles B. Slattery of South Boston for a smoke talk on Boston city government. President John J. Smith introduced the speaker who humorously challenged common views and traced Boston’s growth from early towns to a cosmopolitan era. Alderman Flynn and Maurice Lynch were among attentive listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union
Hyde's
Central Square
John J. Smith
Charles 8. Slattery
South
Boston
Slattery
Sesfon
Alderman Flynn
Maurice Lynch
Alderimaniec
Douglas Club Notes and Traveling Library Expansion
President Mahoney reached an agreement with City Librarian Clarence Ayer to establish a Traveling Library branch at the club rooms. On May 6 fifty books from Cambridge Public Library will join the collection including fiction and civil service titles. Ayer will lecture May 7 to members. The first grand May thirty event at Odd Fellows Hall, North Cambridge, is set for May 29 with Thomas's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney
Clarence Ayer
Cambridge Public Library
Ayer
Douglas Club
Odd Bellows’ Hall
North
Cambridge
Thomas's Orchestra
Grand concert in Cyprus hall hosted by Table No 5
On Sunday evening May 14 a grand concert at Cyprus hall No 40 Prospect Street under Table No 5 of the bazaar will feature local favorites. Andrew Keefe John Keefe Harry Cade Miss May Barr Jerald McGuire Dennis Kelleigher John O Neil Miss Josephine Nolan Daniel McGrath William Carmichael George Johnston Edith English rank Cavanaugh George B McKenna Jeremiah Scanlon Ardelle Dunn May Flaherty Margaret McGuire Harry Hannah Charles Garvin John Murphy and others with President B F Doris in charge of the stage and Table officers F E Horgan Harry E Hanhan and William J Kersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprus Hall
Prospect Street
Andrew Keefe
John Keefe
Harry Cade
May Barr
Jerald McGuire
Dennis Kelleigher
North Cambridge
John O'Neil
East Cambridge
Josephine Nolan
Daniel McGrath
William Carmichael
George Johnston
Edith English
Rank Cavanaugh
George B. McKenna
Harvard Square Vaudeville Club
Jeremiah Scanlon
Ardelle Dunn
May Flaherty
Margaret McGuire
Harry Hannah
Charles Garvin
John Murphy
B. F. Doris
Girls Elect Officers At St Marys High School 1905
The St Marys high school class of 1905 elected officers last Monday with Kathryn Coughlin as president Gertrude Mullen as vice president and Estelle Sweeney as financial secretary. Mollie Lovett Jennie Sullivan and Margaret Rosenberger will form the good of the class committee and plan the annual barge party for late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's High School
Kathryn Coughlin
Gertrude Mullen
Estelle Sweeney
Mollie Lovett
Jennie Sullivan
Margaret Rosenberger
Artistic Concert at Odd Yellows Hall Features Zion Church Choir
Last Wednesday evening Rush A. M. 1 Zion Church members performed a well received concert at Central square Odd Yellows hall before a large audience. W. EF. Donagan’s plantation entertainment highlighted four artists with Miss Lillian Lewis soprano solo, Miss Katie Johnson Donagan, Caleb Mathews bass, N. M. Washington gifts of artistry, J. Henderson on piano, Rev. J. A. TD. Blake attended and added social charm to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Yellows
Central Square
Rush A. M. 1
Zion Church
W.ef. Donagan
Plantation
Lillian Lewis
Katie Johnson Donagan
Caleb Mathews
N. M. Washington
J. Henderson
J. A. TD. Blake
G I U Notes Condemns Senator Rounds Vote
At a Cambridge Central Labor Union meeting a resolution was unanimously adopted denouncing Senator Rounds votes on the public opinion and overtime bills. The vote reversal could have aided passage. President Michael D. Collins was named a delegate to the state convention in Brockton to craft a political action plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Central Labor Union
Senator Rounds
Senate
House
Bates
Michael D. Collins
Brockton
Public Debate Promised on Municipal Ownership of Utilities
A labor union plans a public joint debate on municipal ownership of public utilities. The session aims to persuade voters and influence lawmakers as a response to recent labor measures. Prominent speakers will outline pros and cons, with details to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Cemetery of
Chicago
Citizens Trade Association holds May meeting and banquet
Last Wednesday the Citizens Trade Association held its monthly meeting and banquet at its rooms. President George Howland Cox presided as members heard brief reports and remarks on life saving service and pensions. Arthur K. Peck of Boston presented an illustrated life saving talk, and the glee club gave interludes. An illustrated talk on Telephone Line Engineering by J. H. Woodbury is planned for May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciizens' Trade Association
Geor. Howland Cox
Charles Kiethch
Cox
Association
George Allen
Congressm McCall
Douglas Jerrold
Association Glee Club
Arthur K. Peck
Boston
Lfe
Fishing Season Opens in Northern New England
The article proclaims the opening of fishing season with reports on ice melt and prime spots across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut lakes and streams. It notes salmon trout bass and pickerel opportunities at Sebago Rangley Moosehead Champlain Willoughby and Memphremagog and invites readers to request the General Passenger Department Boston Maine Railroad guide “Fishing and Hunting” and laws booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Enland
England
Strea
Sir Walton
Winnipesauk
Newfound Lake
Sunapee
Moosehead
Grand Lake
Maine
Ente
General Passenger Department
Boston Maine Railroad
Boston
New England
Canada
Cambridge Liquor License Hearings On Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge petitions for sixth class licenses by F B Barham at 1927 Massachusetts Ave for medicinal mechanical and chemical use with storage rear and basement. Edward J. Brandon furnishes notice. Also Herman F Hawthorne seeks liquor license for medicinal and mechanical use at 2088 Massachusetts Ave with first floor room and rear storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Frederick B. Barham
Higgins & Barham
Massachusetts Avenue
Board of Aldermen
Edward J. Brandon
Herman F. Hawthorne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cambridge Sentinel
Massachusetts Ave
Mass
Sentinel Publishing Comp
Wmass
Congress
Garsteen
Tremont Theatre
Holy Ghost Hospital
Hospital Aid Society
Cambridge Street
Waltham Watch Co
John Flocton
Mary Biffin
St. John’s Church
Katherine White
Mary Mullen
Immaculate Conception Church
Hospital Music Fund
Gertrude Parker
Harvard Mandolin Club
Bradford Club
C. U. Smoke Talk
G. I. U. Notes
Htizens' Trade, Association
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