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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1905

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White Responds To Pipeline Criticism In 1905 Letter

Frederick O White challenges city officials and inspectors over the water pipeline project. He accuses the Mayor and water board president of endorsing flawed work, questions inspector Carson’s assessment, and warns that mismanagement has cost the city about 2000 dollars. He urges corrective action and defends public protest.

Carson The Water Board Mr. Craib General Bancroft Boston Elevated Craib Cambridge Frederick O. White

Lawn Party and Field Day at Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

Elaborate preparations for the first grand lawn party and field day at Charles River park on Saturday Aug 26 hosted by Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. Festivities include a baby show, races, a police vs. city nine baseball game, dancing, side shows, a Lettercarriers band concert, and fireworks closing the day.

Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament John A. Crowe Charles River Park Father Metiuire John A. Steimkrauss Frances ©. Twyer Fitzmaurice Massachusetts Catholiic Order of Foresters John A. McCarthy Little Defenders of the Holy Name Society Edward J. Brandon Knights of Columis K. McCann Messed Saermanent Margaret T. Ryan A. M Lettercarriers’ Band of Boston Auburns Auburn Colonials Cap” Ford Burns Keaney Garvie Ansmith Collins Kelley Drohan Murphy Sanders Ford Reese Nagle Blue Legs Braves Cogan Matt Brennan McGraw Jimmy Collins Colonial Grounds

Death of Mrs Julia Harrington in Cambridge

Mrs Julia Harrington died at 1758 Massachusetts avenue on Thursday night after a long illness. Widow of Peter Harrington who died in Lexington 17 years ago, she was 59 and had lived in Cambridge for 17 years, 14 of them ill and cheerful through the siege.

Julia Harrington Maassachusetts Avenue Harrington Peter Harrington Lexington Cambridge Hudson Street John J. Ross Massachusetts Avenue St. Peter's Catholic Church Concord Avenue Fadaward J. Moriarty P. J. Supple Lawrence J. Glynn St. Paul's Cemetery Ariington

Parishioners Back Plan to Raise Funds for New Church

Parishioners gathered Wednesday evening to discuss preliminaries for a fundraising event to build the new church. Enthusiasm ran high as they planned a large effort to create a solid nest egg for the church fund.

Successful trolley party by St John’s Institute ladies

The St John’s Literary Institute Ladies auxiliary hosted a trolley party for 250 guests to Sunnyside park Natick. The event featured a Duchess cotillion performed by the group and its guests danced in a well lit hall. Mary A Sullivan conducted the affair with Mary McCarthy guiding arrangements.

St. John's Literary Institute Ladies’ Auxiliary Sunnyside Park Natick Cambridge Street Cotillion Mary. A. Sullivan Mary McCarthy Peter Curran

A Good Emergency Man Jerry Toomey Heroic Fire Rescue

Jerry Toomey, a Ward 2 fireman and member of the Joseph J. Kelley club, rescued a baby from a burning lamp explosion on Seventh Street. He entered a burning room, smothered flames with his coat, and carried the infant to safety, earning praise for his quick actions and evident firefighting instinct.

Jerry Toomey Joseph J. Kelley Ward 2 Fire Department Engine 7 Main Street Seventh Street Jerry

A Home Social Celebrates Youngest Grandfather Title

A party at Frank McCusker’s Spring street home last Sunday honored his distinction as the city’s youngest looking grandfather. Guests sang and enjoyed, with John Husband, John Sullivan, Phil Newman, George Ibbs, John Noomin, Ex-Councilman Daniel McCarthy, and Representative John Turley contributing performances. Keating led at the piano as ladies appreciated the entertainment.

Frank McCusker Spring Street John Husband John Sullivan Phil Newman Georgeibbs John Noomin Mr. Johnson Daniel McCarthy John Turley Charlestown John Keating

Homecoming of Ex Sergeant and Mrs McElroy from Europe

Ex Sergeant Patrick McEroy and Mrs McElroy have returned from two months in Ireland England and France aboard the Teutonic. The journey lasted six and a half days with a placid crossing and a Coney Island stop on the way home. They praise Ireland under the new land law and note green foliage sociable locals and modern farm houses. Representative and Mrs Barrett accompanied them and are due back August 10.

Patrick McEroy Old Country Emerald Isle Missippi James T. Barrett

Democratic and Republican candidacy battles in Middlesex district

Alderman Barry B seeks the House in the second Middlesex district with Morgue club backing and Ward 8 support. Cronin and Edwards consider runs. Sennett and Downey seek renomination. Clark withdraws from the Republican Senate race against Rounds after a tepid Cambridge dinner. Rumors swirl about Brandon as a potential non partisan candidate. Hanlon and Mona han vie for senator. Wood enters North Cambridge GOP race. ONeill and McDermott head Democratic clash.

Barry B Middlesex Morgue Club Daniel Cronin Thomas W. Edwards Thomas McDermott Sennett Downey Clark Boston Republican Party Cambridge Sience George F. Monahan Suffolk East Cambridge Charlestown Wood Thomas F. O'Neil Frank McDermott Cnichses

Runaway Hero Aids Three at Pearl and Massachusetts

Daniel F. Ballantine stood at Pearl Street and Massachusetts Avenue when a runaway horse pulling a carriage with three aboard bolted past Manhattan Market. He acted quickly to control the horse and prevent injury, earning praise for prompt courage at Central Square.

Daniel Fs. Ballantine Tie Pearl Street Massachusetts Avenue Manhattan Market

Harvard Square Vaudeville Club Ride and Return Party

The Harvard Square Vaudeville Club held a late Tuesday night outing with members and ladies traveling by special car through Newton and suburbs to Mattapan and back. Despite threats of weather the party enjoyed a trolley ride, songs, dancing, and a reception at Eagle Hall Harvard Square with piano by William Daley. Notable attendees included Charlie Johnson and many club members and guests, with Miss Margaret Sullivan and Miss Mamie Connors among the vocal performances.

Cambridge Louise Sullivan Clara Neal Nora Mary Galvin Jena Julia Galvin May Nellie Susie Murtagh Alice Doyle Ela O'Connell Ilia Giles Miss Crowley Theresa King Gertie May Corkery Josephine Hurley Bridget Shannon May Sifen Louise Alice Shaughnessy Mary A. Sullivan Lillian McGuiness Sadie Mamie Quinn Mary Harrington Mary McCarthy Margaret Mahoney Susie Collins Louise Donovan Margaret Sharkey Margaret Coffey Sadie Potter Lena McLaughlin Agnes Coeman Annie Sullivan Annie Brohan Mamie Cassidy Mamie Gallagher Minnie Carey Misses Crow Garvin Lane Donehy William Bowen Charles Long John Dwaff Frank Flynn David Boland David Finn William Hayes John Lynch Jackie Williams John Lane Charles Garvin Frank Crowley Edward Counihan Wiliam Noonan Jack Carey Thomas Robinson Hugh James Healy William Toohey William Coady William Burns Edward Bulger William Barry William Drea Patrick Coleman Thomas Segrue Cole King Frank Nagle William Murtagh Jas. McCarthy Tom Craven Peter Curran Harvard Square Newton Mattipan Return Charlie Johnson Eagle Hall William Daley Margaret Sulivan Fanny Egan Christina Malloy Mattie Knox Hannah McGirr Hattie Carey Margaret Sullivan Eliza Benson Martha Boggs Helen Galvin May Connors Gertie Daley May Powters Lizzie McGirr Helen Sullivan Lizzie Ford Helen Ryan Misses Dempsey Casey Gallagher Charles Johnson John Shea John Irwin Frank Burns George Harkins Tone Sullivan Hamilton Miller Archie Doyle Fred Hornsby John Miller Charles Doyle John Fraser William Miller George Noonan David Crowley John Parker James Connell Charles Thompson Frank Shea Eddie Rafferty W. Irwin Hanlon Frank Mart John Hanlon Laughlin’ MacKeigan Joe Denny

Enchanting Lawn Party Boosts School Bazaar Funds

Miss Nellie Vocell organized a well attended lawn fete on her grounds last Wednesday to raise money for a Notre Dame de Pitie parochial school bazaar in October. The event featured lanterns, games, a vaudeville stage, and a popular wheel of fortune drawing large crowds and substantial revenue. Local dignitary Hon. John H. H. McNamee praised the effort during a brief speech.

Nellie Vocell Notre Dame de Pitie St. Joseph’s Sones Cecil Beverly Gladys Morton May Doyle Dennis Doyle Mina Simpson Thomas Simpson Celo Misses Blanche Florence Lillian Lippe Evelyn Jennie St. Coeur Georgiana Monier Misa Vocell John H. H. McNamee

Joseph J. Kelley Club Forms First Meeting at New Rooms

Last Sunday afternoon the new Democratic club held its first meeting at club rooms under Marugarl hall at 7 Sixth Street. President William A. Hogan presided as twenty five membership applications were considered in two airy rooms near the ward center.

Joseph J. Kelley Club Ward New Democratic Club Marugarl Hall Sixth Street William A. Hogan

Club set for first smoke talk and officers' installation

The Cambridge Athletic association room hosts a Sept 1 installation with President William Hogan and a large committee, painting rooms and securing an upright piano for a social meet. Ex Mayor McNamee to install. Andrew Keefe to conduct a diverse program.

Hogan Arthur Farrell Hert Westcott Willam McLaughlin James Toomey Cambridge Athletic Association Cambridge Street Ninth Eighth William Hogan William Mullen Maurice Haey Andrew Keefe William Morrissey Edward Sweeney Hugh Mullen Tom Connerty James Murphy Tom Conroy Tim Murphy Charles Riley William Barry Robert Walsh William Ross James Roach John Doyle Charles Schifferdecker Joseph McCornick Stephen Bowen McNamee Andrew J. Keefe Keefe Joseph J. Kelley

Exciting contest ends as Arlington dominates Columbias

On Rindge avenue last Saturday, Arlington Association defeats the Columbias eight to three after a rain delay. Pitchers O’Neil and Maloney duel, with Arlington pulling ahead in the sixth. Keane stands out for the locals, while Power, Humphrey, and Sweeney shine for Arlington. Umpire Jack Coyne oversees a tense, well-played game.

Roslindale Walpole Street Boston St. John’s Boys Colonials Wilton A. C Somerville Hingham Fair Grounds Haynes South Shore Boys White Maloney North Cambridge Wavery Waverly Hurons Rindge Academy Wiltons Rindge Field Mike Lynch Baltimore Sid” Murphy Malfen Sid Malden Sporting Life Cambridge Dlay Joe Keley McGraw Giants Joe Bean Jersey City Russells Russell Chocolate Mfg. Co Sparrow's Candy Co Trussells Ryan Lyons Moran Cotter Hines Crowley Lifford Rabin Gallagher West Cambridge F. M.T. A. S Cambridge Feld Rindge Avenue Columbias Arlington Association Gus” Power O'Neil Maloney Arlington Fitchburg Carpenter Mat Flaherty Keane Mayden Jack” Coyne Columbias Maher B. J. Flaherty C. Tf Power J. Gallagher Sweeny C.f. Carpenter Jerry Reagan T. Maloney P. Cossette Humphrey Towne Rf. Harvey R.f. Keane Jack Reagan C. Maloney P. Hayden Royce Plitcres Hayden JD. Maloney Power Mumphrey Sweeney Flaherty

Toss-up on Battery Choice During Game

Spectators debated which battery performed better while Jim praised Flaherty and named O Neill and Tayden as choices. A spectator lamented Gus missing this year with the Columbias, urging focus on Mat Flaherty and his team as they received praise for management and performance.

Jim Flaherty Nine O'Neil Tayden Gus Columbias Boyce Mat Flaherty Mat

Colonial Falls to Auburns 9 in Central Square clash

The Colonial baseball team faced an early setback as Auburns defeated them 9 to 4 at Raymond Central Square, highlighting defensive lapses and offensive struggles for Colonial.

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White St. Lo Auiliary Deatil Home Again John P. Smithers Second Middlesex Smithers Tinger Brandon Central Square Denly Mr. Ballantine Dan Vaudeville Club Baseball Raymond
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