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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1905

Page

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Labor Day at Cambridge Field Promotes Union Unity

Trade unionists plan Labor Day events at Cambridge Field to demonstrate practical union strength. Activities include handicap races for local and visiting sprinters with gold and silver watches as prizes, a 3.2 mile relay style race for members of local unions, youth races, and a Roxbury vs Institute baseball game. A public address at 2 p.m. will feature Michael Collins and other labor leaders, followed by a concert by the Second Battalion Band.

Cambridge Field Napoleon Caesar Institute Roxbury Field House Michael Collins Daly Trades Union Movement Peter Collins Central Labor Union of Boston EF. J. Slattery South Framingham John Golden International Textile Workers America Second Battalion Band Boston

Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration for William Maloney

East Cambridge residents gathered at Harogart Hall to honor William Maloney on fifteen years of married felicity. Councilman William Wogan presented a polished oak sideboard as a token of friendship and affection, pledging enduring support. The evening featured warm toasts, song, and jovial fellowship, with caterer Lindner serving German fare.

William Maloney East Cambridge Harogart Hall Spring Sixth Streets Billy William Wogan Billly Tam Maloney Cambridge Boston Rip van Winkle Billy Maloney Lindner

Edible gathering praised as chaos follows supper praise

A lengthy social account notes the successful supper for a gathering, with praise for organizer Messrs Feeney O Connell and Milton and master of ceremonies Teddy Maloney. Attendees include Frank McCusker Joe Noonan John Noonan and many others as pool players Charley Long and Charley Moran face a setback from Ed Counihan and Billy Noonan. Secretaries Segrue and Finn are away studying nature in Maine.

Robert Feeney Charles Doc) O'Connell Billy Miltonm Teddy” Maloney Frank McCusker Joe Noonan John Noonan Tom Mullin Frank Donnellan George Gibbs D. O'Connell Edward O'Neill Dan Apel Charles Lindner Ed Maloney Frank O’connell William Hogan Joseph Cleary John Hart Charley Long Charley Moran Ed Counihan Billy Noonan Charley Tom Segrue Dave Finn Maine Woods Rose Club Artie O'Neill Artie Frank Shelley Massasoit Nahant Billy McElroy Mary A. Sullivan New York

A Beach Party Brightens Revere Cottage Social

Last Sunday Mr and Mrs William H Kelley hosted a summer gathering at their Agawan avenue cottage in Revere. Neighbors and friends including the Chapmans Whitney Leddy Walsh and Newman clans enjoyed song and dramatic renders with Sandy Chapman leading.

William H. Kelley Winsor Street Agawan Avenue Revere Charles Sandy) Chapman John Whitney Frank Leddy David Walsh William Newman Sandy Chapman William Swelley, Jr John Kelley Gerard Gertrude Ack” Welch Cambridge Kerry Sandy” Chapman Charles Garvin Beachmont Frank Crowley Henry Shelley Nonce George Whitney Charles Chapman Martha Lavigne Charlotte, Miamie Lillian Maguire John Welch Theresa Leddy Molly Leddy Ned Turley Carney Somerville John Doc

Joseph J. Kelley Club Noths Smokes Talk Event

The Joseph J. Kelley Club plans a grand smoke talk and entertainment evening next Friday. Officers will be installed by ex Mayor John H. McNamee who will also speak. Andrew Z. Keefe will direct the entertainment, promising a lively concert, while President William Hogan’s participation remains undecided.

Varios John Hi. H. McNamee Andrew Z. Keefe Andy William Hogan

Club Ambitions Strive To Blend Social Graces With Politics

The piece notes a powerful vocal ability restrained by modesty and reports on Hughie Mullen and Jerome Toomey rehearsing a dialogue stunt, awaiting Director Keefe’s verdict. It praises the club’s intent to pursue sober political work while maintaining social savvy, and mentions cozy, homelike club rooms on the verge of completion before winter.

Hughie Mullen Jerome Toomey Keefe

Birthday Party for Miss Bessie Sweeney's Sixteenth

Sixteen friends gathered at Miss Bessie Sweeney’s Oak Circle home to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Colin Tansey May McCarthy May Conners Julia McCloskey Alice McPeek Celia Hanlon Margaret Cassidy Susie Murtagh Will Hanlon Edward Haley Robert Black Frank Montgomery James McCormack Squire Shannon and Mert Downey Jr. The hostess and sisters hosted a lively evening with song by Celia Tansey and Ed Haley, and a light supper. The party ended with multiple games and a favored spread of Bushway’s ice cream, leaving Miss Sweeney with fond memories.

Bessie Sweeney Oak Circle Colin Tansey May McCarthy May Conners Julia McCloskey Alice McPeck Celia Hanlon Margaret Cassidy Susie Murtagh Will Hanlon Edward Haley Robert Black Frank Montgomery James McCormack Squire Shannon Celia Tansey Ed Haley Rob Black Bushway Bessie

Institutes Face Wakefield In Tight Cambridge Showdown

The Institute team meets Wakefield today at Wakefield in a strong test likely to push the East Cambridge nine. Other slate includes Roslindales next Saturday at Toeast Street grounds, South Boston, and a Labor Day clash with Roxbury at Cambridge field. Also features the AL Star practice at Lincoln Park and Cambridge Ind. versus Danvers.

Institute Wakefield East Cambridge Institutes Roslindales Toeast Street Grounds South Boston Roxbury Cambridge Field Sparrows Rexalls Cambridge All Stars Tpswich John T. Squires Will Jommey Washingtons Frank Lewis Lawrence William J. Curran Winthrop Labor Day Tri McGoldrick Deen T Lincoln Park Somerville St. Joseph's Lincoln A. A RN McNamara Pirate Cambridge Ind Danvers Father Mathew

Warren Club Notes Pontoon Vacation Gossip At Nantasket

The Misses Annie Cowhig Mamie Tar rett Rose McMlroy Sadie Barker and Margaret Plaming return from a club cottage stay at Nantasket with rest and high spirits. The Warrens are praised as the best yet and Billy Bowen and Charley Reagan are noted for harbor familiarity and a changed figure. Toreph Cannon of the National Miscnit Company has two weeks off visiting his sister Mrs Arthur White of Arlington Heights. Reliable help at Central Square Employment Bureau.

Annie Cowhig Mamie Tarrett Rose McMlroy Sadie Barker Margaret Plaming Nantasket Billy Bowen Charley Reagan Warren Villa Wolky Toreph Cannon National Miscnit Company Siater Mra Arthur White Arlington Heights

Assessor Race Rumors Stir In Second Middlesex Race

The Sentinel gossip column notes Assessor Donovan may back a rival on the Partisan ticket with Al Hughes eyed for the post. It cites Brooks as a strong incumbent, Coveney’s opposition, and a crowded Second Middlesex field of seven candidates as a fall campaign nears. The Democratic State convention is set for October 7 at Faneuil Hall.

Donovan Mr. Brooks Coveney Tom Alderman Coveney Jerry al. Hughes Brooks Middlesex Faneuil Hall

Obituary Notice for Mrs Mare M Colton at Observatory Hill

Mrs Mare M Colton wife of Robert C Colton of 188 Huron Avenue died suddenly Thursday night. Funeral from her home followed by a high mass at St Peters Church and burial in Calvary Cemetery. She leaves husband and six children. Also notes on local visits and a reception hosted by Mr David Gibson with many attendees and varied social activity of the community.

Mare M. Colton Robert C. Colton Huron Avenue Hampton Beach N T Rose Mallon Salisbury Margaret Rowe Upland Road Wolfborn N. H Emily Powers Madison Street Bayonne Mary and Ellen Gough Concord Avenue Canton Sharon Mass David Gibson Poster Street May Thmery Celia Sullivan Gertrude Moriarty Helen Keane

Married and Single Men Tie In Local Baseball Tilt

Crowds packed Cambridge field for a humorous league game between the Robert W. Browning Reading Circle’s married and single men. The score stood 20 to 20 after a marathon contest and a triple umpire system kept the decisive calls, with managers and merchants among the spectators. The second game of the series is set for today at the same venue as out of town fans are anticipated.

Cambridge Field Robert W. Browning Tower Messrs Russell Donahue Peters Carlow Lynch Wagner Denny Jake Shaughnessy Shaughessy Hime

Players Named by Committee on Transportation and Hotels

Woods leads the committee to arrange guest accommodations. The roster lists married players Owens Shaughnessy Conroy Halloran Hughes Smith Carlow Woods Wegamore and single players Cauthier Chestnut Cashman E McDonald Kidney Lynch John McCullough Donahue and Jack Denny among others.

Woods Committee On Transportation and Hotels Owens Shaughnessy Conroy Halloran Hughes Smith Carlow Wegamore Cauthier Chestnut Cashman E. McDonald Kidney Lynch John McCullough Donahue Jack Denny

Junior Defender team leads local baseball pursuit with eight wins

The Junior Defender baseball squad sits at eight wins and two losses as the season continues toward school start. Rooster Landers and Gullie Galvin earn praise for the strong early run, while Captain Bill Coady admires Sacred Heart efforts and funds a potential rematch. Rumors link Con Mahoney as a prospective pitcher for Jersey City, following his standout Boston & Albany game. Pat Burns earns praise as a top base runner, and a shout to Crowley to regain competitive spirit concludes the note.

Landers Galvin Bill Coady Institutes Sacred Heart Cambridge Field Rooters Jersey City Con Mahoney Con Boston & Albany Freight Handlers Pat’ Burns The Sacred Hearts Crowley Auburn A. C Pearl Street

End in sight as two clubs clash at Cambridge field

The Ward Three amateur baseball league ends with a decisive game at Cambridge field between Paul Jones and the Golden Weddings to break a first place tie. Shorty Pessenden and Feather Duffy star for Paul Jones with Long John Carroll umpiring, while Mike Tally and Dusty Brown lead the Golden Weddings.

Ward Three Cambridge Field Paul Jones Golden Weddings Shorty Pessenden Feather Duffy Mike Tally Dusty Brown Long John Carroll Elihs Alonbraoks

Institutes Beat Roslindales in Ten- inning Classic

Over 1 000 fans watched the Institutes defeat Roslindales 3 to 1 in ten innings at Locust street grounds. A hard fought tie-breaker with stellar defense and key hits by Delbach and Murphy capped by Delbach’s tenth-inning blast secured the victory and set up a rematch next Saturday as both clubs seek supremacy. Captain Coady and Rob Walsh led the effort with Henderson coordinating infield, while the Roslindales fought hard to equalize and force another showdown on Cambridge Field.

Institutes Roslindales Locust — Street Boston Boys Cambridge Field Coady Rob Walsh Roslindale Institute Messrs Murphy Fallon Battery Delbach Donnie Hurley Bill Ryan al Henderson Ted” English the Sentinel Arlington Falth

Local sports and social notes on players and clubs

The article records community sports figures and families, mentioning Mike Lynch of the Baltimores, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lynch, and Inspector Lyons’ conduct during a recent game. It notes upcoming matches against Wakefields and South Boston, plus club activities at the Jackson Club as crews plan resumes after a fire.

Arlingtons Michael Lynch Lynch Mike Lynch Baltimores Rose Club Fair

Cambridge Port post office to send delegate to Portland

William I. Nagle of Cambridgeport, a Boston district carrier and treasurer of Branch 34 since 1887, is one of six chosen to represent Branch 34 at the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in Portland, Oregon. He has served as delegate at past conventions in Chattanooga and Syracuse and will depart next Monday for the week of September 4.

Cambridge National Association of Letter Carriers Boston William I. Nagle Portland Ore Nagle Cambridgeport Chattanooga Tenn Syracuse N. Y Ile

Jackson Club Notes Blaze Threatens Club House

A fire was found Sunday morning at the club headquarters on Cambridge Street by Officer Garvin at 5:00 a.m. Prompt action averted a disastrous fire. A woolen box filled with sawdust, used as a improvised spittoon in club rooms, figures in the incident.

Cambridge Street Garvin

Fire damages Downey coal office and club room

A smouldering fire caused by smokers and a lit cigar stub broke out Saturday night, partially burning the floor before firefighters doused it early Sunday. Downey's coal office sustained fire and water damage while the second floor club room needs renovation. President Black takes a Cambridge Field vacation.

Garvin Downey Black Cambridge Mield

Russell Club Notes Reflect Changes and Local Feats

Frank Moran leaves National Biscuit for Revere Sugar refinery. Henry Ryan halts runaway horses at Prospect and Cambridge. Matty O'Brien reports yacht Nellie voyage home, in good health. Tommy Fitzgerald shines on Roxbury moonlight excursion. Joe Carr praises Lake Sunapee visit and grand catch. Billy White returns home from Attle on uncle’s business. September officer election. candidates to Billy White. Pat McDonald considers Panama. Isthmus Suez experience noted. Musical talent strong. glee club potential among members.

Frank Moran National Biscuit Company Revere Henry Ryan Prospect Cambridge Matty O'Brien Nellie Tommy Fitzgerald Valley Club Roxbury Tommy Joe Carr Lake Sunapee Joe Billy White Attumwa Billy Pat McDonald Panama Suez

Lake Sunapee Outing Club Members Enjoy Ideal Weather

Lake Sunapee Outing Club members report perfect weather for activities on the lake. The motor boat runs hard and the group circumnavigates the lake daily. J Conway swims three miles in one hour twenty minutes, a remarkable feat on fresh water.

J. Conway Jim Fitzpatrick Cambridge Forest Hotel Jim Sam Pill UW. P. Ih Dan Murphy Danmeyer Murphy Amory Street Charley Abbott Charley Mike Barry Heachmont Beachmont Mike

Helping Hand Mothers Club Picnics At Revere Beach

The Helping Hand Mothers Club held its third season picnic with 30 to 40 members gathering at Brookline Street transfer station for a day at Revere Beach. They enjoyed bathing and amusements, returning about eight in the evening, with plans for one more outing before year’s end. The club is noted for charity and harmony, keeping a focus on “finest times.”

Helping Hand Mothers’ Club Brookline Street Revere Beach Revere

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Joseph J. Kelley NOTHS Sports Warren Club Notes Central Square Employment Bureau the “Sentinel Observatory Hill Hallihan Lyons Wakefields Southoston South Bay Boys Cilman Tom MacMullin Ward Franklin Street Martin Carew Martin Warren Fay Joe Roach Warrens Jackson Club Wallie Fallon Oregon Raymond Central Souare James F. Black Russell Club Another Mothers Club
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