Cambridge Mourns Irv ing Casson Pioneer of Decor and Trade
Robert Casson of the East Cambridge furniture firm Irving & Casson died this week from collision injuries. An octogenarian self-made magnate in house and office decoration born in England, he helped build a national name in decorative art with the Copley Square showroom. Described as gentle and honest, he combined artistry with business acumen, shaping Cambridge’s industrial landscape for decades.
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Coleridge
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East Cambridge
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Keats
Mayor Russell Reflects On Public Service Ideals
The Cambridge mayor delivers a brief banquet speech praising public service over mere politics. He contrasts serving individuals with serving the community and cites Lincoln on office seekers to urge thoughtful leadership for the next two years.
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Hillis
Ward Street
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Cambridge
Drunken driving crackdown urged by citizen group
A outspoken note praises Governor Ely for a hard line against drunk driving and calls for strict enforcement at the polls and by Registrar Ryan. It argues alcohol impairs driving more than any other danger and demands firmness to stop offenders, insisting personal duty over influence.
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Cambridge Inaugural Day Charity Festival Planned
Mayor Russell backs an unemployment aid festival on inauguration day at the armory. An all day event with $1 tickets promises prizes entertainment sports and dancing aimed at drawing attendees and pledges from Cambridge business men. Mrs Russell leads a group of Russellites in a community uprising to aid human brotherhood with politics set aside.
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Cambridge
Armory
Early Christmas Shopping Advice for Safety
The notice urges shoppers to begin early for a safer holiday season. It warns crowded streets raise accident risk for pedestrians and drivers and suggests leisurely shopping to avoid danger. It also notes picking nonflammable decorations and using sturdy ladders for tree trimming to prevent falls.
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Cambridge Relief Fund Reaches New High From Midnight Shows
The seven Cambridge motion picture houses raised 1 568 40 from midnight screenings last week, the largest single source to the Relief Fund. Industrial Division reports 500 firms pledged one day pay monthly for four months, including Cambridge Rubber Co Ashton Valve Signet Hosiery. Total Relief Fund receipts reach 20 470 59 with new 1 128 check from the city's electrical department. Mayor urges all departments to announce monthly contributions.
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Unemployment Relief Committee
Cambridge Rubber Co
Ashton Valve Co
Signet Hosiery Co
Joseph W. Motherwell
Cambridge Unemployed Relief Committee
Office Bay
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Russell
Safety League promotes child road safety in Dorchester
The Child Safety League of Massachusetts backed by local professionals held shows at Publix Central Square and Harvard Theatres to urge safer highway conduct. Speakers including Morgan T. Ryan, M. E. Fitzgerald, and Paul Cifrino urged children to practice caution and called for coordinated effort from parents to schools to curb child injuries on city streets.
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United Markets, Inc
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M. E. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
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Child Safety League
Fashion plates and dolls showcase early 19th century trends
The article notes that fashion plates arrived at the start of the 1800s and that doll fashions displayed ensembles from France to various nations. It highlights how dolls presented the latest styles as a conduit for contemporary dress trends.
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Twenty-Five Years Ago in Gossip-Sam McArthur’s Stand
A Thurst on candidate Sam McArthur faced backlash for breaking with labor ties to back Thurston, risking election fate for loyalty. James Carroll dies from injuries at East Cambridge B and M yard. Democratic City Committee meeting names Thurston as mayor nominee 67 to 35 with multiple speakers. Public hearing on municipal ice plant at Fresh Pond. officials warn water risks. Ward 4 re election bid by Peter Norton and several alderman candidates including Jeremiah Corkery Frank J. Lynch John Flynn and Thomas J. Edwards.
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Sam McArthur
Thurston
Sam
James Carroll
Fourth Street
East Cambridge
Ireland
Democratic City Committee
David Nelligan
J. Frank Facey
James T. Barrett
Jeremiah F. Downey
Eugene Flannagan
James F. Black
Daniel J. Toomey
James Quinn
John T. Shea
City Hall
Jo” Casey
Henry P. Walcott
Charles T. Weeks
Peter Norton
Peter
Dan Murphy
Jeremiah Corkery
Frank J. Lynch
John Flynn
John L
Thomas J. Edwards
Christmas seal drive gains Cambridge support and big donors
The John Hancock Insurance Co orders 80 dollars of seals from the Cambridge Tuberculosis and Health Association, the largest Cambridge contribution. Lever Brothers adds 50 dollars. Ward Baking coats 100 tracks with a Christmas seal poster. Local lenders and firms including Carter's Ink, Harvard Trust, Cambridge Trust, Metropolis Insurance and others display seals on posters, price tags, menus, and packages in Harvard Square and beyond.
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Cambridge Tuberculosis and Health Association
Cambridge
Lever Brothers
Ward Baking Company
Carter's Ink Company
Cambridge Trust Company
Harvard ‘Trust Company
Signet Hosiery Company
Johnson Appleby Company
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Met
Ropolitan Insurance Company
Harvard Square
George Close Company
J. H. Hammett Company
Wheelock Jevejoy Company
Commander
Continental
Foster's Lunch
Harvard Trust Company
Central Trust Company
Memorial Services for Cambridge Lodge Brothers
The Cambridge Lodge No. 839 holds annual memorial services at the Rika Home new lodge room in Central Square tomorrow at 8 p.m. Guest speaker is Hon. James H. Brennan of the Governor's Council, with Lotus Male Quartette Miss Jessie Bergström Don Tiffany and the Beethoven Instrumental Trio providing music.
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James H. Brennan
Governor’s Council
Lotus
Jessie Bergstrom
Don Tiffany
Bethoven
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