Death of M. Joseph O'Donnell Noted in Cambridge Circles
The Cambridge community recalls the passing of M. Joseph O'Donnell a respected figure in fraternal life especially within the Knights of Columbus. He stood as a modest upright gentleman with theatrical talent noted in local K of C stage appearances including a comic turn as Bob Acres in Sheridan's Rivals.
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M. Joseph O'Donnell
Cambridge
Knights of Columbus
Joe O'Donnell
Cambridge Council K
New Chamber of Commerce Eyes Smith House HQ Move
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce considers relocating to Smith House on the Charles for a permanent headquarters. The plan promises lower rent, more space, and better parking near an established eatery, with Board members Townsend and Tuck supportive of the cooperative effort.
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Chamber of Commerce
Smith House
The
Charles
Kendall Sq
Frank H. Townsend
Leon P. Tuck
Wm. E. Smith
Verne H. Philbrook
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
P. R. and the Courts on Plan E Ballot Integrity
In Cambridge opposition argues that the P R phase of Plan E violates the right to a recorded ballot. Andrew L. Moore petitions the court, claiming PR tampers with votes by discarding first choices below a 5001 threshold and reassigning others, thus breaching the consent of the governed and the inviolate ballot.
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Cambridge
P.R
P. R
Roland D Sawyer An Honest Politician in Massachusetts
A tribute to Roland D Sawyer a Massachusetts legislator praised for honesty vigor and courage in pushing for clean public service. The piece contrasts him with less principled figures noting his withdrawal from Ware over biennial sessions and highlighting his impact on public integrity and reform within the General Court and among Democrats.
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Roland Sawyer
Senator Walsh
Sawyer
Ware
Commonwealth
Foland D. Sawyers
Rep. Sawyer
An Appeal to Mr Bell Over His Duck Hunting Face
A letter likens Mr Bell to a cultured thinker while condemning his pursuit of ducks on Cape Cod. It urges neighbor Richard Dow to reform him and recalls local poets and elites who once inhabited Brattle Street and nearby areas.
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Stoughton Bell
Ben Franklin
Geo. McLaughlin
George Cole
Cape Cod
Plato
Donald
Bell Demesne
Brattle St
Ss Frospero
Richard Dow
Mr. Bell
Longfellow
Lowell
Cambridge Instance Illuminates Constitution and Court
The article cites Hendrick's Bulwark of the Republic and recounts 1784 Boston Cambridge bridge law. It notes Daniel Webster before the Supreme Court defending a private monopoly, Taney writing the opinion, and the 1836 rival bridge case proving State grants must spell out monopolies. The piece urges study of constitutional history.
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B. R. Hendrick
Cambridge
Supreme Court
Taney
Charles River
Boston
General Court
Daniel Webster
Shylock
Duke of Venice
Charles River Co
Councillor Hogan Jr. Improves After Illness
Councillor William Hogan Jr. is improving after a recent illness and has been moved to his home to rest and receive medical attention for three to four weeks. The community hopes he returns to his active role at City Hall and beyond.
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William of. Hogan, Jr
Beano permit dispute with Cambridge Jefferson Club
Cambridge leaders seek permits for weekly beano games with all proceeds to charity and extensive club history cited. Mayor Lyons denies Jefferson Club request while noting prior permits granted to other groups to aid a Christmas fund.
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Daniel F. O’brien
Pres
Jefferson Club
John W. Lyons
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Cyprus Hall
City Meeting Advances School Economics Course
The Cambridge council approved a 4 to 2 vote for a high school economics course after debate. Mr Galgay supported the amendment while Dr Cassidy, Ray FitsGerald, Dick Russell, Jack Delaney and Mrs Jessie Brooks—state office hopefuls since 1930—had opposed. The session closed with routine business at 10:30 PM.
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Wood
Central Sq
Cambridge
Lyons
Cassidy
Ray FitsGerald
Dick Russell
Jack Delaney
Jessie Brooks
Galgay
Jas. Fitzgerald
Messrs. Galgay
Crazy Hollywood revue comes to Central Sq Theatre
Hollywood doubles Mae West Nelson Eddy Ray Bolger Edward Arnold star in Crazy Hollywood at Central Sq Theatre on Sunday December 8. The show features The Novello Trio Rae Vincent Larry Shore the Voice of the Looney Tunes The St Denis Sisters Eddie Dubrillo and Wally Sharples as master of ceremonies.
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Mae West
Nelson Eddy
Ray Bolger
Edward Arnold
Central Sq
Hollywood
Crazy Hollywood
Novello
Rae Vincent
Larry Shore
St. Denis Sisters
Eddie Dubrillo
M.G.M
Wally Sharples
Court Finds Plan E Unconstitutional in Rhode Island Case
In 1959 Rhode Island the governor sought an advisory opinion from the State Supreme Court on a Plan E charter for Providence. The court adopted Michigan and California reasoning and ruled Plan E unconstitutional. Massachusetts in 1925 saw Attorney General Jay R. Benton opine that Plan RB is constitutional.
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Rhode Island
Providence
State Supreme Court
Michigan
California
Massachusetts
Jay R. Benton
Mentions of Association Powers and Veterans Club Location
The Attorney's office bans actions as the association delegated direction in violation of state law. No petition has been received at the mayor's office for further association games. The Veterans' permanent quarters are in the Jefferson Club Building on Austin Street.
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Torney
Ass'n
Veterans
Jefferson Club
Austin St
What Do You Hear at Horticul tural Hall Boston
Advance reports hint the 1941 city budget will be high. Cambridge Post A L Cmdr Francis J Smith notes strong interest in the New Year’s Eve party and urges early reservations. Earle Hunt’s orchestra to keep happy feet moving. Cambridge Lodge Elks prep for annual New Year’s Eve event. Little Miss 1941 expected to greet guests. Supt. Streets Jas F Mahoney operated on for appendicitis, improving.
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Osteopathic Hospital
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Francis J. Smith
Cambridge Post
A. L
Earle Hunt
Middlesex” Prand Jury
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Jas. F. Mahoney
Cambridge Hospital
Mt. Auburn St
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Cambridge Sentinel
Massachusetts Avenue
Sentinel Publishing Company
Cambridge, Mass
NEW Chamber OF Commerce
Waltham Way
Central
Harvard Squares
Roland D. Sawyer
Alvi M. Hogan”, SR
State Board of Parole
Anthony Drago
Mass. Ave
Drago
Jefferson Club OF
Ralph W. Robart
Central $Q
the Sentinel
Wallie
Cambridge Gas Light CO
Harvard SQ
Church ST
Cathe
Badoian Bros
Desotos
Plymouth
Prospect ST
Gelotte
Kodaks Movie
Kodaks
Mass
Boylston St
Carden
Harvard
Widener
the Florist
Trowbridge
H. Blum
Harvard Loan CO
Mass. Ave. Kir
TEL, Eliot
Windsor
Sh Shop
Electrical & Radio Service
Man
Florida Cafe
Cambridge ST
Sma
Mass. Avenue
Kir
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