OMalley Known as Cambridge Antiquarian Historian
Cambridge hails Thos O Malley a Picturesque personality in East Cambridge probate circles famed for delving into records He plans a history of the origin and uses of the old Broadway Common His past service as Library Trustee and chair is noted and his removal as mayoral choice called a mistake
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Cambridge
Thos. O'Malley
O'Malley
Broadway
Mr. Blanchard
W.P.A
Washington
Lincoln
Blanchard
John L Wells Portrayed As Mystic in Local Memoir
The Sentinel depicts John L Wells, head of the Retail Liquor Dealers Association, in disguise as Sir Nemo seeding a mystic image. The piece hints at political ambitions and notes Mrs Fletcher of Troy as a listener while urging readers to study the photograph for clues to a possible mayoral bid.
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Ass’n
Sir Nemo
Sentinel Wats
John L. Wells
Asen
John
Wells
Nemo
Fletcher
Troy
N.Y
Cambridge
City Hall
City Campaign and Local Happenings Stir Spring Mood
Lively notes from Elk and surrounding towns report Carroll viewed for Street Dept Foreman post while Frank Larkin muses about City Council. Marmalade like chatter mentions Police Inspector Bobby Burns, Wardwell at Cambridge Hospital, Geo Glacken at Jefferson, Merrill Cloran at Manomet, and Jimmy Harrington at Nantasket. Tax rate due Sept 1 and a 258000 loan rush to keep rates down. Pauline Burke rests after appendix operation. Constable Sol Haag turns 70. Salli Hoffman away eight months returns. Provincetown shark tale linked to John Sullivan's yacht.
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Mr Carroll
Frank Larkin
Bobby Burns
York Beach
Wells Beach
Cambridge
Walter C. Wardwell
Cambridge Hospital
Walter
Geo
Glicken
Jefferson
Merrill Cloran
Elk Desk
Manomet
Cape
Jimmy Harrington
Lyons
Nantasket
Pauline Burke
Edna
Sol Haag
Bee
Reagan Attacks Blanchard Over Local Representation Loss
Attorney James J. Reagan Jr a former senatorial candidate criticizes ex Senator Blanchard for resigning and leaving Cambridge and Belmont without representation in a statement released to the press. The piece notes the remark ends with a biblical aphorism and hints at continuation on another page.
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Atty
James J. Reagan, JR
Blanchard
Cambridge
Belmont
Revival of Playground Season Feature Demonstration
Stephen H. Mahoney, Superintendent of Recreation, announces the revival of the long standing playground season feature demonstration once omitted during the down years. In an interview he reflects on his experience directing the program and confirms plans for the upcoming event.
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America
Stephen H. Mahoney
Mahoney
Polite Advice on Real Estate Tax Cut for Cambridge
Mayor Lyons and the Mass Mayors Club back a new law to borrow $258,000 to cover 1938 state tax deficit, potentially cutting Cambridge's 1939 tax rate by about $1.50 per thousand. The Taxpayers' Association urges careful action, noting the governor and board approval needed.
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Lyons
Mass. Mayors’ Club
Pres. Bell
The
Taxpayers’ Ass'n
Cambridge
Senate
State Board of Emergency Finance
Taxpayers Press Cities to Borrow Under New State Law
The Taxpayers' Association urges Mayor Lyons to use a five year borrowing option under a new state law to cover Cambridge's share of the 1938 tax. The move, supported by the Mass. Mayors' Club, aims to ease real estate tax burdens while critics note Lyons helped shape the legislation.
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Ass'n
Lyons
Cambridge
Mass
Mayors’ Club
Mayor Lyons
Bell
Taxpayers
Senators Monahan and Blanchard Clash Over Biennial Pay Question
The piece surveys Senator Blanchard resigning from the Massachusetts Senate over a vetoed bill to pay General Court members $1,000 for 1940, arguing about biennial terms, government pay, and public service ethics. It contrasts past reluctance to serve with current demands amid a shifting pay framework.
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Blanchard
General Court
W.P.A
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T. O’malley
Russell
Thomas O'Malley
Cambridge Public Library
John Wells
Sentinel
Henry F. Farrow CO
Mass. Ave
Central Sq
Essex St
Kir
V. George Baddian Central Sq. Bldg
John J. McGillicuddy
Manely
Salli Hoffman
Rosenberg’s
Murray Hill
John Sullivan
Provincetown
Atty. Reagan
Raps
Blanchard Action
Iren
Chas. FT. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Mr. Bell
Pres. Bell—Taxpayers
Hamilton
Boylston
Harvard
Mary
Concord Avenue
Electric Supply CO
Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport East
Cambridge North Avenue Savings Bank Savings Bank Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
Massachusetts Ave
Monahan
Arthur F. Blanchard
Achilles
Whitom
Joseph W. Monahan
New
Manhattan
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