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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1903

Page

2

Local School Committee and Aldermen Names Listed

The notice lists J Henry Duckery and PM Fitzsimmons as school committee members, William A Davis Ward 7, George A Perkins Ward 9, and a slate of aldermen including Michael J Anglin Joseph O Authier J Edward Barry Nicholas F Burke Michael H Flynn Stephen H Harrington John H Hart Edward B James Thomas McDermott Edward H McDuffee and Alexander J Sullivan.

J. Henry Duckery Fitzsimmons William. A. Davis George A. Perkins Michael J. Anglin Edward Barry Nicholas F. Burke Michael H. Flynn Stephen H. Harrington John H. Hart Edward B. James Thomas McDermott Edward H. McDuffee Alexander J. Sullivan Common Council Daniel J. Dinan Peter J. McSorley William M. Hogan Maurice Reardon Daniel Cronin Jeremiah F. Downey James P. Kneeland James A. Rogers John Kenney Edward F. Savage William L. Casey John F. McKenna James L. Berkley Joseph P. Leary John P. Brennan James H. Stokes Mortimer Gallivan Peter J. Kenney Edward P. Clare Joseph A. Fegan David J. Nelligan Thomas P. O'Neil

Cambridge Health Board of 1893 Strengthens Public Hygiene

The Cambridge Board of Health elected Dr Farnham as medical inspector and appointed Dr Sennett as city bacteriologist and Dr McGirr as physician at the diphtheria hospital. They launched a consumption notice system and premises disinfection, issued a prevention circular, and reduced deaths from consumption from March to October compared with last year. Privy vaults and cesspools were abated improving sewage handling and food inspection reduced tainted provisions in the city.

Board of Health Cambridge Farnham Sennett Harvard Medical School McGirr Procan

Cambridge Board of Health Reports Ventilation Wins and Disease Decline

The medical inspector notes ventilation regulations for streetcars, air quality emphasized as essential to life. Data show smallpox cages under control, diphtheria cases decreasing from 1900 to 1908, and higher bacteriological testing under Dr. Sennett. Politicians may complain, but people see improvement in health management.

Board of Health Thiat City Cambridge Darling Sennett Cambridge Board of Health

Non- partisan blindness and a political betrayal

A sharp critique condemns Jerry Donovan for switching from Democrat loyalty to self serving appeals in Ward 2. The piece calls his conduct treacherous and argues the move reflects a low standard of political morals and ingratitude toward past party honors.

Jerry Donovan Republican Party Donovan Old ‘Ward 2 Democratic Party Jerry Ws Wncbigtel Party

Mayor Finds Wolf in Lamb Like Ferry Threat to City Ties

An editorial condemns nonpartisan voters for backing Daly and Donovan, arguing the pair serve their own interests over Cambridge’s good. It accuses Daly of selfish motives and urges a political purge next Tuesday to restore morality and eject Democratic outcasts from the ticket.

Judes Epy Democratic Party Jerry Daly Donovan Cambridge Politica

Donovan's Witticisms and the Don for Mayor Nominations

The piece criticizes Jerry Donovan for boasting about his failed nomination during Mayor McNemee's first year. It argues the Nonpartisan aldermen blocked confirmations without vacancies and accuses Donovan of duplicity. It suggests party leaders rejected him for loyal, self-serving conduct.

Jerry Donovan McNemee Mr. Donovan Board of Aldermen Carstein Donovan

Dana Advocates Broadening in Nonpartisan Ticket Speech

In a recent address, Richard H. Dana celebrates broadening in the Non-partisan effort and calls for unity against narrow sectarianism. He urges support for a candidate who embraced public sentiment and defeated a rigid party line.

Richard H. Dana Dana John H. H. McNamee Dana Wa

Conjurer Weighs Choice of Subtle Samples

A mysterious figure contemplates vanishing into a veil of mist unless he selects more agreeable samples to conjure. The enigmatic scene hints at hidden powers and a test of wit and will.

Non-partisan papers wobble as Daly campaign fades

The article notes a shift in non partisan organs away from Daly evoking race and religion. It observes the Sentinel exposing aims, says leading men have lost interest, and Donovan Coveney are let off the public stage leaving Daly to face a waning campaign without strong support.

Harvard Aquare Daly Otty Hall Sentinel Donovan and Coveney

Stolba Voices Labor Support At Brattle Square Rally

At a Democratic rally in Armory hall Brattle square Stolba of the Cigarmakers union said he spoke for organized labor not campaign managers and praised the administration for workers welfare. He defended the streets department chief and cited a labor book praising actions in favor of common people. Stolba, a longtime labor activist, urged labor respect for the present administration's treatment of workers.

Armory Hall Brattle Square Wm. Stolba Cigarmakers’ Union Organized Labor Shea Stolba McNamee

Donovan Accuses Democratic Chief of Hiring Disturbance Workers

Candidate Donovan at Prospect hall claims Chairman Facey of the Democratic city committee hired two men to disrupt a Non-partisan rally in East Cambridge last week. He offers to name a charity for a hundred dollars if proven, but replies he cannot prove the accusation. Poor Jerry.

Donovan Prospect Hall Facey Democratic City Committee East Cambridge Cambridge Jerry John W. Coveney Coveney

Bribe Taker Criticized by Mayor in Reform Plea

Mayor Mc Namee denounces a rival alderman candidate Mr Quveney for taking a bribe while at the legislature. President Roosevelt echoes the alarm on corruption in the postal service, condemning both bribe-giver and taker as threats to honest government. He urges united citizen support for sound laws and administration.

McNamee Quveney Roosevelt

Editorial on honesty in public service and presidential warnings

A lengthy editorial cites strong calls for accountability in government, condemning bribe takers and the toleration of wrongs. It urges readers to heed Roosevelt’s warning and questions Mr Coveney’s willingness to read and subscribe to the golden words cited, challenging his denials.

Boston Roosevelt Coveney Daly Donovan

Gwynne Controversy Ends in Stable License Refusal

After a Brattle Street stable operated without a license, the board of health refused to grant a license amid odor complaints from neighbors. The estate's agents faced injunctions for continued occupancy, while Norton kept the stable running unlawfully until court orders forced cessation.

Gwynne Norton Board of Health Superior Court

Gwynne stable affair exposed in Cambridge tax dispute

A historical overview details the Gwynne stable tied to the Gregory estate in Cambridge. It notes failed license attempts, shifts in assessed value from 1002 to 2008, and alleged tax avoidance of about 545.50 yearly, with repeated license violations by Gwynne and his successor.

Gregory Gregorys Cambridge Gwynne Liicense Gwynne Stable

Champlin appears to face criticism in Rhodes hall

The Sentinel reports General Champlin’s appearance, accusing him of lacking new facts and relying on gossip. The piece questions his demoralization claims about the Washington schoolhouse sale and criticizes his past mayoral conduct and gaps in addressing proveable evidence.

Cambridge Traitors blamed as voters rally for leader

General Champlin’s speech accuses Brooks and a partner of a thousand dollar deal at Washington school and labels it demoralization. He questions the mayor’s nepotism while defending a Republican sheriff’s appointment of his son.

General Champlin Washington School Brooks Intendo

Coveney Defends City Hall Integrity Amid Tax Claims

In a pointed challenge, Coveney insists there is no dishonesty or corruption at City Hall and questions Democratic critics. He asserts a tax rate of at least twenty dollars per thousand for the next five years, a claim he says he demonstrated with figures.

Coveney City Hall Mr. Coveney

Cambridge Campaign Sparks Legal City Printing Debate

Alderman Bell criticizes Mr Facey over city printing by a registrar official while Cambridge campaign rhetoric targets the Non-partisan party. Coveney counters claims of honors as Cambridge youths observe politics, and the health board criticism continues with Donovan and Coveney urging voters to overlook past attacks.

Alderman Bell Facey Board of Registrars of Voters Bell Cambridge Chronicle Daly-Donovan-Coveney Party

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