City politics swirl as mayoral transition looms
Rumors fly about a crowded council lineup under Mayor-elect Lyons. Names tied to the administration include a traffic commissioner post and cabinet candidates like W.H. M. and Richard McLaughlin as Budget Examiner. Edw J, a Chelsea hospital transfer, is noted in a side update.
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W.H. M
J. F
Lyons
James J. Cassidy
Richard McLaughlin
Boston City Hospital
Chelsea Novel Hospital
Recollections of Cambridge Amateur Athletes and Contests
Frank Facey recalls Cambridge athletic clubs linked to the New England Amateur Athletic Council and rivals Svea and Posse. He notes Carl Anderson, Ned Gourdin, Tom Hicks, Bob McKinley, Jim O'Brien, and many others connected to Harvard, Yale, and local scenes. He highlights amateur boxing, running, and wrestling figures from early 20th century Cambridge.
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Cambridge
Harry
Svea
Boston Society
Cyprus Hall
Russell Field
Carl Anderson
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Newark
New Jersey
Carl
Harvard
Boston
Arthur Mather
Medford
Ned Gourdin
Old City
Tom Hicks
St. Louie
Cambridge Air
Bob McKinleyyo
River St
Rai
Jim O'Brien
Claverly Hall
Ray Thes
Berkeley
Leahy
Dave Nelligan
Nier
Yale
Mechanics Hall
Ned
Bill Nixon
Georgie i
Jacky Williams
Neig
Stingel
Thete Seeger
Tommy Conneff
Jarvis Field
Charley Wiggin
Charley
Riverside B. C. Colors
Jim Waters
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City calls for retroactive tax agreement with tech firm
A letter to the City Council urges Technology to match Harvard in tax arrangements. It asks retroactive inclusion of Riverbank Court in education taxes, noting prior agreement excluded technology.
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Quinn
Harvard
Cambridge
Riverbank Court
Technology
Council confirms Rep John J Foley to Water Board
City Council approved John J Foley as a new member of the Water Board on a second attempt while Mayor named Richard McLaughlin as budget examiner amid a lengthy session. Transfers involving W P A funds and various departments were proposed and debated before passage.
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Veter Bd
John “Oley
Lynch
Ben Wyeth
Water Teally
Belmt
Fred
Council
REP
John J. Foley
Water Board
Richard McLaughlin
Executive Dept
City Hostal
T. B. Hospital
Mahoney
Hillis
Gibson
Cleanse Our Voting Lists Begin At The Source
Cambridge’s voting lists face scandal and inefficiency says a city editor. The piece urges reform by deploying a dedicated small corps of officers in January to verify, record, and compare eligible voters, arguing for accountability and accuracy over the current method.
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Cambridge
New York State
Massachusetts
Leahy
Cambridge Listing Board
Allon Sruminstionss
Pete
Lee Coe
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Frank Facey
Harry Mahoney
Shirley Temple
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Gertrude Michael
Sophie Lang
Marlene Deitrich
Herbert Marshall
Angel” - Alee
Edna May Oliver
Miss Aldrich
Hughie McGinness
China
Europe
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Chas. F. Hurley
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Anhattian Market
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Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Bruce Mackie
Scotland
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MT. Vernon
Bond
Manhattan Market
Mass. Ave
Stabbghy
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
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Lafayette
Main Street
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