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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1905

Page

2

George F Monahan Candidate Support in East Cambridge

A Cambridge Social Democratic note describes George F Monahan gaining support for Senate in the Second Suffolk district after aiding Democrats during political prosecutions. It urges East Cambridge Democrats to back him, condemns non partisan tactics, and praises Monahan for aiding arrested allies and his wife’s sacrifice.

George F. Monahan American House Boston Monahan Suffolk East Cambridge Sentinel Daly Donovan Gordon Alt Democratic Party James A. Montgomery Cambridge McNamee Conlin Fahy Geo. F. Monahan Democratic Campaign Fund Mr. Monahan Mellen Democrats of

Civil Service Reform Critique of Mayor Daly Speech

The piece criticizes Mayor Daly for civil service rhetoric while accusing him of manipulating appointments to reward political allies. It cites a milk inspector and a bacteriologist on the board of health, alleging a selective competitive process and prearranged outcomes to favor his henchmen amid a pipeline project.

Daly Waltham Businessmen’s Association Civil Service Board of Health Politiru Lhile

Mayor’s Hypocrisy Highlighted in Civil Service Plot

In a scene focusing on favoritism, cigarmakers and rubber workers were assigned inspector duties and excavation tasks they knew little about. The civil service commission offered exams, but no one pressed for them, as Daly, Donovan and others who directed the project dodged scrutiny to protect their plans. The mayor’s past reputation for hypocrisy is cited as new evidence.

Cal Civil Service Commission Daly Donovan

The Tax Rate Escalates and Bonds Burden Future Years

The tax rate has been raised to 19 dollars per thousand, a figure feared by some and welcomed by others. The article denounces the Partisan party for extravagance and waste and questions who will be held responsible for the increased burden from new bond issues affecting future years.

State committee debates McNamee gubernatorial bid

The Democratic State committee debated endorsing John H. H. McNamee for governor. Congressman Kelliher urged tabling the motion, arguing endorsement is not the committee's role and that delegates elected by the people should choose the standard bearer.

Democratic State Committee John H. H. McNamee Kelliher State Committee

Waltham Leaders Debate City Politics At Club Outing

At a Tuesday event of the Waltham Businessmen's Association Mayor Daly drew Democratic mayors' lines while his Nonpartisan backers ponder his nomination future. The speech appears unedited and hints Champlin’s firm influence on partisan leadership and Elmore’s grip on committee leadership.

Waltham Businessmen’s Association Daly Moses Promised Land Champlin Elmore

Auburns Defeat Maleys Again In South Boston Battle

South Boston hosted the Auburns in a 10 to 2 rout as three Auburn pitchers worked. Cogan allowed five hits and featured by Lally’s running catches Ansmith and Lander homered, while Auburns face Norfolk Dorchester next at Brookline Street grounds. Campbell umpired. Auburns challenge Sacred Hearts of East Cambridge for supremacy.

Auburns Norfolks Dorchester Brookline Street Grounds Boston Campbell Sacred Hearts East Cambridge

Locust Street Grounds Pride Defeats Bay View Nine In Nine Inning Game

In last Friday morning action at Locust street grounds South Boston 18 players pursued nine innings under the midsummer sun. Captain John Conway starred for the local nine holding Bay View to three runs while Stonewall Ginty backed him up behind the plate. Tom Coady at first and three outfielders John Canney John Neilan and Bob Murray impressed the crowd with stout fielding and timely hitting. Officer Tony Diehl managed from the bench in place of Pat Dunlea who was on vacation. Later the Websters defeated the Orients 5 to 1 at Norwood Grace pitched well and Colman gave up ten safeties. Continued play was slated against a doctors and lawyers club.

Locust Street Boston Bay View John Conway Cambridge Police John Stonewall Ginty Tom Coady John Canney John Neilan Bob" Murray Pat Dunlea Tony" Diehl Websters Orients Norwood Grace Colman Callahan McDonald Finn Flett Corcoran Havea Daniel R. J. Murphy Wall Papers Norfolk Cor Cambridge Street

Sailboat Rescue Earns Nobly Done Reward

From Onset comes news of Tom Yoomey and Jim Whalen who acted with heroic effort in a heavy sea. They rowed out against wind and tide to save an empty drifting sailboat, a feat that earned them praise for duty well done.

Tom Yoomey Jim'' Whalen

Harvard Square Vaudeville Club Notes

The Harvard Square Vaudeville Club plans a new room ready in September with many new members. Notables include Humphrey Sullivan from Hawthorne club and rumored engagement Joe Denney with Miss Margaret Sullivan. Several locals return from trips and moves, while events at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament and a forthcoming Douglas club dancing party are noted.

Humphrey Sullivan Hawthorne Club Joe ® Denney Margaret Sullivan Bill Grant Charles Doyle Harvard Square Morning Side Murry Beach Mass C. J. Toulls Yorktown Weston Cambridge Miles Edith Louis the Sentinel Church of the Blessed Sacrament Charles River Park Douglas Club

Pool Champs Lose Narrow Final to Ed Breen and Partner

Merrs Noonan and Couat han held a brief lead before Ed Breen and an unnamed cue manipulator edged them 50 to 48. John Pendergast displayed thoughtful play as The Colonials faced Sacred Hearts at Cambridge field, with Keaney delivering standout pitching in the first game and Lennoх and Hinkey leading the Colonials in the second game, securing a seven inning win.

Merrs Noonan Couathan Ed Breen John Pendergast

Cambridge Sees Population Rise In Ten Years Census

The ten year census reports Cambridge population at 97 426, up 15 783 from 81 043. Cambridge now ranks fifth in the state behind Boston Worcester Fall River and Lowell with Ward 6 largest and Ward 10 smallest. Cambridgeport district wards 8 4 5 6 and 7 hold over half the population at 51 287. Ward tallies show male and female counts by ward and the citywide totals 47 227 males 60 109 females 97 420. Lake Winnipesaukee excursion promoted by Boston and Maine Railroad for September 2 priced 2.00 round trip. steamer Mount Washington sails sixty miles. Tickets available at city offices and Union Station. Lehan McCarthy advertised East Cambridge electrical services and Mr Murphy grocer promotes Elm and Cambridge streets.

Boston Worcester Fall River Lowell Cambridgeport Lake Winnipesaukee Boston & Maine Railroad New Hampshire White Mountains Merrimack Valley New England Mount Washington Alton Bay Boston & Maine City Washington Street Union Station

The Witch of Cragonstone Chapter XIV

In the Mayland farm setting Margaret contemplates danger and social strife as she and her lover Godfrey face Puritan hostility, dreams of danger haunt her, and the couple consider fleeing together. He promises to stay for estate duties but vows to take her with him if she wills, seeking courage amid creeping terror.

Mayland Farm la Fabienne Margaret Giles Street Nhy Godfrey Paris Josiah Taunston Betty Josiah Hetty

Senior team edge Hurley’s in close 11 to 10 loss

The senior team dropped a tight 11 to 10 game against Hurley’s of South Boston at M Street grounds. Louie Steele began pitching but exited after the second inning due to illness while Tom Burke finished on the mound. Both squads showed spirited, uphill play as many players head to Onset Bay for a society outing.

South Boston M Street Louie Steele Louie Cyrus Great Tom Burke Onset Bay

Onset Bay Prepares as Junior Team Beats Blanchards 11-8

Charley Burns starts Labor Day at Onset Bay observed without escort as locals await meaning. Junior team defeats Blanchards 11 to 8 in a spirited Saturday match highlighted by Rear don Hourihan and O’Leary at shortstop and Park Schrage at third. Remaining notes cover a fall minstrel show, a busy rehearsing staff, and a lighthearted wave of punsters. Willie O’Brien to start for Onset Bay tomorrow.

Villa Atlantic Charley Burns Onset Bay Blanchards Reardon Hourihan O'Leary Park Schrage Murphy Ahern Feld Felding Fourth Street Louie Steele Battle Horse Ita Bil Ed Martin Willie O'Brien Onset Bayomorrow Willie Walter C. Wardwell

Boston Elevs Arc Arc Arlington Centre to Adams Sq Timetable

City transit timetable dated May 18 1905 lists routes from Arlington Heights to Adams Square via Beacon Harvard Square and the subway with times at 4.30 am to 12.50 am and night service continuing to 4.50 am. It includes schedules for Harvard Square Roxbury Crossings Mount Auburn Cambridge and Newton Watertown lines with frequent interval departures and Sunday amendments.

Arlington Centre Adams SQ Beacon &J Arlington Heights Subway Adams Adams Square Harvard Square Harvard East Cambridge City Point Broadway Henry Cambridgeport Massachusetts Ave MT. Auburn Station Rowe's Wharf Huron & Huntington Aves Park Scollay Hasex Scollay Sq Mala St River ST Boylston ST Cambridge Dudley Washington ST Roxbury Roxbury Crossi Mount Auburn Huron Ave Newton Watertown A. M. North Cambridge Subwa North Cambridge Prospect ST ADAM Riverside Scollay &Q M. C

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