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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
8
An editorial extols Labor Day as a public recognition of workers as key to the economy. It traces labor’s history from primitive self-sufficiency to modern organization, praising intellect, unity, and the expansion of workers into leadership roles across professions and society.
The column defends Democratic leaders seeking the mayoralty, arguing caucus unity is the party’s highest law. It rebukes critics who doubt the leaders and urges Democrats to reject such talk as mischievous and unwise. The piece invokes Homer and quotes a caution against unwise thoughts.
The piece urges the Democratic party to nominate eleven capable aldermen to ensure a sound business conduct of city affairs. It argues for bold, proactive campaigning and a sweeping December victory, stressing respect within the party and the need for capable leadership.
The Librarian Ayer report criticizes reduced appropriations for general expenses, noting fewer books purchased, diminished duplicates, and halted traveling libraries. Beginning July 1, Booklovers' Library and the Tabard Inn Library service for the main and North Cambridge branches was discontinued, underscoring the policy's apparent indefensibility.
A crowded list of locals enjoying vacations at Chaplin's Long Pond and Beales Dracut Mass. including Misses Griffin Doherty Cushing Sullivan and more. Several families report travels to Nova Scotia Portland Me Gilmanton N H and Kingston. The annual Garden Party at Scituate parish Nativity Church and several locals return from extended trips abroad.
Thomas Hannagan of Concord NH and J Brandon Jr prepare for South Framingham and Boston College Prep. Edward Lucan 43 Murray Street was cut by a knife thrown by a girl playmate but the wound is not serious. Fire alarm at Box 271 referenced an unoccupied house on Reed and Dudley Streets. Jennie Dockhart 13 Wesley Park Somerville fell from a car near Cambridge Common, shaken but uninjured. Albert Hicks on Elm Street reported a stolen watch on Massachusetts Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace G. Gibbs marked 50 years of marriage at their summer home in Winthrop with a reception and gifts of gold. The couple, longtime residents of 110 Inman Street, were joined by relatives including Ward F. Johnston and others at Winthrop Highlands after a decorated gathering at 46 Nevada Street.
George F. Monahan campaigns actively for the Democratic nomination in the Second Suffolk District covering Cambridge Wards 1 2 and 3 Charlestown and East Boston. He touts strong working-class support and vows to win the nomination aided by a district tour from Cambridge Field to Spencer Farm Saugus.
Martin Roche, ex state treasurer, lauds George F. Monahan Est for giving a large outing to Charlestown children in City Square. He calls the act edifying and impressive, expressing gratitude and promising support for Monahan in any future office.
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