City council vetoes and budget votes mark late session
The council debated a $25,000 property taking and related plans, with mayoral vetoes on half holidays for station engineers and on limiting steam shovel use. Absent members shaped votes, and hearings on a Metropolitan Ice Co amendment to Cottage Park plans adjourned after midnight.
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Messrs. Wyeth
Carmay
O'Connor
Mohr
T. F. Murphy
Stokes
Coady
Crowley
Gibson
Delaney
Hughes
D. J. Murphy
Sennett
Shea
Metropolitan Ice Co
Cottage Park Avenue
Judge Law
Timothy Cronin
City title on the line at Russell Field clash
St Patrick’s of Cambridge and St John’s Catholic Club of North Cambridge meet at Russell Field in a city title showdown. Both elevens boast strong records from last season and aim to prove supremacy. Mayor Russell has donated a silver trophy for the contest.
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St. Patrick's of
Cambridge
St. John's Catholic Club
North Cambridge
Russell
Unemployment Aid Planned From Trophy Proceeds
Proceeds from the trophy will be placed under a special committee to assist the unemployed in Cambridge.
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Cambridge
City Council Finance Committee Meets Late on Rindge School Plan
Council members worked past 1 30 a m Monday night amid talk of the Rindge School project and other items. The message hints at a recurring late session pattern and references an anti salary referendum from November.
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Rindge
Fire rescues lodger as candle causes Brookline Street fire
Sergeant Linehan of Station 2 and Officers Mahoney and Cahalane saved Miss Alice Mullen, 39, from a fire at 7 Brookline Street caused by a lighted candle. The fire's origin was traced to the candle, while other notes report a Whist party for St Mary's Hall funds, a prowler incident, a job change, and upcoming Board of Appeal hearings.
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Mass. Avenue
Richard T. Linehan
Station 2
Mahoney and
Cahalane
Alice Mullen
St. Mary's Hall
Church Building Fund
Ellen Cahill
N. Russell Cazmay
Cazmay
Helen Sinclair
Franklin Street
Maried Clancy
Norfolk Street
High
Cambridge Street
Hoaring
Board of Appeal
Thasday
Rosa Lecours
Mt. Pleasant Street
D. J. Hurley
Fresh Pond Avenue
D. Trant
Dudley Street
Walter T. McCluskey
Leonard Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Timothy Falvey
East Cambridge
City Council Writings and Rumors Stir Local Debate
The report chronicles colorful council benches and personalities including Horace Powers and Crowley. It notes Se sions long and short, calls for posted treasury hours, and questions about school building plans and executive matters. উই
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Crowley
Russell
Lehan
Leahy
Delaney
Paddy
Jesse Silva
Central Square
Joe Mello
Silva
Alice
Sharp debate over Rindge School appropriation at Finance meeting
Mayor Russell and City Council President Stokes clashed over the Rindge School funding. Councilman Lynch proposed the chair approve school bills and payrolls, a plan defeated this week but may be revived. The mayor insists he already bears sufficient duties and is paid for them.
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Russell
Stokes
Rindge School
Lynch
Unclear Motions in City School Committee Meeting Revisited
During Monday night the School Committee Procedure faced shifting motions as the mayor tried to clarify the process. The mayor adjusted the system to resolve which action was currently before the committee.
School Committee Meeting Intruded By Talk Amid Letter Reading
While the mayor read a letter at the School Committee meeting this week, other members talked and joked among themselves, appearing to ignore the letter's contents. The scene drew attention to the proceedings and sparked comment on meeting decorum.
Sage Advice From the City Board Chair
A fragment notes a chairman urging a symbolic gesture to honor George Washington with a gavel ceremony, aiming to inspire the mayor and invoke civic spirit.
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Washington Elm
George
Indignant note questions Park Commission leadership and tenure
An unsigned letter praises Inspector of Foods Joe Johnson for 29 years of duty and mentions a new assistant. It rails at repeated postponements of Park Commission meetings and calls for abolishing the commission and replacing it with Commissioner Mahoney.
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Joe” Johnson
President Stokes denies claims at City Council
“I never took a drink in my life, am not a gangster and not a ruffian,” said President Stokes at the City Council Tuesday. He warned that anyone saying otherwise will hear from him before the end of his public career.
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President Stokes
President
Commonwealth Notice From Middlesex Massachusetts Briefly Recorded
Public notice from Middlesex county Massachusetts appears in the Commonwealth section with official references and dates likely indicating a legal or civic matter circulated to residents. The text centers on the Commonwealth of Mabsathu Massachusetts and jurisdictional context.
Probate Court Notice of Hearing in Cambridge
The probate court cites Harold Iara turnel and related parties to show cause why the concerning will or estate should not be settled. The notice directs publication weekly for three weeks in the Cambridge Sentinel, with the first appearance scheduled for the thirteenth day of November in the year 1900.
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Harold Ines Bogell
Cambridge ‘Sentinel
Cambridge
Jonne Legent
Esquire
Petition to change name filed in Middlesex Court
Bernard Chester paneiens of Cambelloe requests a name change to Bernard Rogell. The court in Cambridge Middlesex is set for December 8 at 10 AM to hear objections. Notice requires publication in Cambridge Transcript weekly for four weeks prior to the hearing. Witness John C. Leggat, First Judge, dated November 13.
Proposals for Rebuilding Fender on Commercial Avenue
Sealed proposals by the Cambridge Street Department invite bids to rebuild a fender at Commercial Avenue Bric. Bids due December 5, 1000 at 11 A.M. at the office of the Superintendent of Streets. Requires bond, lien, and sealed bid with name and price. The city may reject any or all bids and award as seen fit.
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Bric
Siam
Omy
Cir
William ER. McMenimen
Streeta
City Oe Eee Mnaa
Setts Avenue
Waterhouse Street
Arintoo Line
Cambridge
Woodbridge Street
Tito
Joseph M. Stores
Local politics mix quips and plans for city changes
The town discusses traffic signal installation at Huron avenue and Reservoir street and a traffic tower move to Central square. Councillor Crowley criticizes ignored orders as Ward 9 residents demand mayoral action. Rumors swirl about Joseph E. Doherty considering a mayoral run and possible backing by ex Mayor Quinn.
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Huron Avenue
Reservoir Street
Joseph E. Doherty
The
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Barry
Venita Gould Leads Boston Theatre Vaudeville Bill
Venita Gould, a clever impersonator, headlines a heavy vaudeville program at the RKO Keith Boston Theatre. The bill features Bobby Pinkus with Isabelle Dwan, Ed Pressler and Blanche Klnng, Meyer Golden's Dance Fables with Estelle Mattern and others, four Haas Brothers in mid air acts, a gangster melodrama Big Money with Eddie Quillan and a Russell Mack directing team.
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Bobby Pinkus
Isabelle Dwan
Ed Pressler
Blanche Klnng
Meyer Golden
Estelle Mattern
Stuart Farrington
Nicholas Bird
Fred Taggart
Iris Macy
Haas Brothers
Eddie Quillan
Robert Armstrong
James Gleason
Miriam Seeger
Margaret Livingston
Robert Gleckler
Robert Edeson
Dorothy Christy
Russell Mack
Walter de
Will probate notice in Cambridge estate
In the estate of Michael Bless of Cambridge County deceased Eugenia Blais petitions for letters testamentary without bond. Citations require appearance on December 15 at ten o clock to show cause why probate should not be granted. Publication in The Sentinel for three weeks. Witness John C Leggat First Judge and Loring P Jordan Register. November 29 December 613
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Cambelloe
Bernard Oaeete Rogell
Cambridge
Middlesex
Cambridge Sentinel
John C. Leggat
Middlener
Michael Bless
Mall County
Eugenia Blais
The
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Bridge
John C Leggat
Loring P. Jordan
Register
Petition to register land in Cambridge Massachusetts
A court petition by Ines L Clarke seeks to register and confirm title to land in Cambridge bounded by a listed street and Massachusetts Avenue. The notice warns that failure to appear by December 29 will result in the petition being granted by default. Witness signatures of Charles Thorne and Charles A Southworth.
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Tiesex
Commonwealth
Frances Andrews
William C Imiennee
Grace Archibald
Ines L. Clarke
Mala Cambridge
Cambeldin
Sy Street
Bouthweathers
Massachusetts Avenue
Cothwanbarty
Wiliam C. Archibe Et al
Eleanor Drews
Recorder - Mala Co
Boston
Rons
Charles Thorne
Dai Ots
Anid
Jeremy
City Council Reconsiders Parking Ordinance Change
Ordinance Committee weighs a revised plan with one side parking and broader implications. Progress appears clear but practical limits temper aims as council debates the next steps and potential outcomes.
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