Endorsement of James F. Aylward for Senator
A group of Second Middlesex citizens and notable Harvard professors endorse James F. Aylward for state senate. The letter lauds his public service, integrity, and sole public good as guiding votes and actions. Signatories include Charles Eliot Norton Nathaniel Shaler Philip Marcou and others.
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Second Middlesex
James F. Aylward
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard University
Nathaniel §. Shaler
Philip 8. Marcou
Horace van Everen
David G. Haskins, Jr
Edward R. Cogswell
Hollis R. Bailey
John H. Corcoran
Edmund A. Whitman
Archibald M. Howe
Elmer H. Bright
Freeman Hunt
Andrew J. Rady
J. D. M. Ford
Charles F. Cushman
A. A. Howard
George B. Browne
Edgar H. Nichols
Charles H.thurston
John P. Leonard
Endorsement Praises Aylward as Ideal Mayor Candidate
The text lauds Mr. Aylward for a career in public service with endorsements attesting he has always acted for the public good. It states he has not held office since the issue and presents him as an ideal candidate for mayor based on his lifelong record.
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Aylward
Mr. Aylward
Hebrews Choose Aylward in place of Wardwell
The Hebrew Political and Protective Club in Cambridge held a meeting at Columbia hall on December 1 1907 endorsing James F Aylward. Wardwell was denounced for broken promises and failure to honor prior agreements. A public meeting at Columbia hall Sunday evening will feature Aylward and other speakers.
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Hebrew Political and Protective Club
Cambridge
Columbia Hall
James F. Aylward
Wardwell
Aylward
Cambridge Central Labor Union
Walter C. Wardwell
Harry A. Penniman
Joseph H. Beale, Jr
Albert Chamberlain
Jesse W. Moreland
Henry J. Winslow
City of
Aylward Voice Champions Labor Cause in Legislature
Aylward's two years in the Legislature show loyalty to the people's interests. Records in the House Journal reveal bills he spoke on and voted for, including the Overtime Bill, Picketing Bill, nurses hours regulation, eight hour day for public employees, old age pensions, and investigations into railway claims. He supported municipal franchise referendum, utilities reform, and other labor related measures.
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House Journal
Order of Hibernians
Public Utilities Committee
Aylward Faces Wardwell in Tight Election Contest
Richards is ruled out as candidate. The contest narrows to Aylward and Wardwell with Aylward’s record favored over Richards’ promises and Wardwell’s unfulfilled pledges.
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Richards
Aylward
Wardwell
Richard
Wardwell Attacks Prison Labor in 1895 City Council
The Cambridge Chronicle reports Councilman Wardwell opposing a 1895 resolution condemning prison labor in county building work. The Cambridge Tribune defended Wardwell, arguing prisoners should earn wages and noting dangers in the labor program. The piece condemns the County Ring and defends workers' dignity.
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Cambridge Chronicle
Wardwell
Chronicle
Cambridge
Cambridge Tribune
Mr. Wardwell
Mayor Wardwell Charged With Neglect of City Interests
The Cambridge Chronicle claims Mayor Wardwell failed to safeguard the city's interests as proposals were presented. It states that appropriations of tens of thousands from uncollected taxes are not businesslike and that his careful consideration led to wrong conclusions.
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the Chronicle
Wardwell
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Cambridge Sentinel
General Champlin
James F. Ayeward
Public Service
Fire Department
Clarence E. Akerstrom
Mass
Grant Street
Wardwells
the Tribune
Democrats OF
Daniel B. Shaughnessy
Common Council
Edward W. Quinn
Edward B. James
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