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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
The piece reflects on Democratic setback and Republican jubilation while arguing the party remains viable. It cites alleged bribery and manipulation, predicts a reckoning, and offers cautious sympathy for Mayor-elect Daly amid anticipated political trouble.
The piece congratulates Daly on his apparent win and notes his aggressive campaign. It argues he was forced to ally with problematic figures, but asserts he is ultimately better than his party and capable of duty, while acknowledging opposition from former associates. It forecasts steady civic leadership.
The passage reflects cautious optimism about Daly’s candidacy and the civic focus over party lines. It notes past contrasts with current enthusiasm, hints at a pivotal convention, and the hope that party changes may endure.
The article lauds Chairman Facey for rebuilding the city Democratic committee after a low period. It notes three years of service improving party strength, winning two municipal campaigns, and capturing a key district from Republicans. It urges unity and careful choice of a successor while condemning treachery.
Col Gaston eulogizes Democratic effort in Massachusetts noting high water mark opposition except for one presidential election. He laments state finances and morals under the dominant party and credits local committees for sustaining party activity without official state power or national backing. He urges continued organization and vigilance.
The recount of votes for mayor assessor aldermen and councilmen in Cambridge Ward 4 began Friday at four in City Hall. Rumors run about street promises leadership battles and party shifts as the process unfolds detailing the politics and endorsements behind the election.
A group led by Ellen F Adams and others deny a circulating rumor that Mrs Adams regretted backing Dr Fitzsimons for re election to the school board. They say the report was unfounded, and confirm their non partisan civil service reform stance and support for Fitzsimons.
The Press credits Mayor McNamee for increasing the no license vote beyond last year’s plurality. It notes many of his supporters were labeled with the red, white and blue, contributing to the larger tally.
Howard Richards of New Haven district was stabbed in the left eye during initiation rites at Wesleyan University in Middletown. The assailant, Frank R. Thayer of Cambridge, barricaded in his room amid a confrontation. Richards later required medical care and may lose sight in the eye.
Last Sunday evening about a hundred friends and relatives gathered in Cambridge to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Master Jack Zimmerman son of Mr. and Mrs. L Zimmerman of 62 Hampshire Street. The event featured toastmaster Mr. L Schwartz vocal and instrumental selections directed by Professor Szathmary and a sumptuous supper for about 100 guests including families from Boston.
An engineer union is forming in Cambridge after an organizing drive by Boston unions and Cambridge engineers. An application for a charter was filed with the International Union of Steam Engineers signed by 57 men. Union 16 in Boston authorized a district local in Cambridge naming Thomas W. Fitzgerald and others as delegates to a Corliss Hall gathering at 05 Washington Street to form a state organization.
A Chicago News critique questions why women wage earners labor and argues most work from adverse circumstances, not choice. It notes women face societal laws that limit options and highlights the allure of leisure versus toil in mills and offices.
A fragment from a period column urges greater courtesy in daily life, stressing manners as essential to community harmony and social conduct. The brief remarks highlight courteous behavior as a practical virtue shaping neighborhoods and interactions.
A Pittsburg Press piece argues that daily courtesy within the family outshines perfunctory politeness to visitors. It laments quarrels and harshness at home, urging spouses and children to treat each other with the grace shown to guests to create a happier, more virtuous household.
The New York Press notes curious commerce selling various oddities. Water barrels feed tramp ships and pilot boats while kisses appear at church fairs. Relics, chaperons, and personal effects from prisoners attract curious buyers. Astrologers trade talismans and locks of hair fetch prices from famous figures.
A reflective piece argues that neatness is a rare feminine quality and essential in wives. It notes how early training shapes tidiness, warning that habitual untidiness from childhood can persist and harm marriage, as overlooked habits like leaving shoes and combings accumulate.
The text advises performing a thorough tooth cleaning before retiring to align with eight hours of sleep when salivary glands are inactive. It explains fatty and starchy foods lodged between teeth mix with saliva to form acids that affect tooth structure during formation. Saliva flow prevents these acids from acting as strongly during the day.
Scraps of science report an invention of an electric pickpocket alarm by a Manchester man. Muller proves microbes placed in a gun barrel would infect the wound from a fired bullet. Simple substances absorb sunlight and release heat energy.
Commercial phosphorus production yields final powdered phosphate material heated with carbon to distill phosphorus. Rays emitted in the night could be redirected for home illumination at low cost with future methods. Thorium, long seen as indivisible, now shows five new, more elemental substances evolving within it. Popping of corn linked to endosperm structure and starch grain arrangement explains expansion based on water and air content.
Politically minded observers claim self interest drives industry but Rev Lyman Abbott notes love for home wife and children powers all work. Erskine's defense in court is tied to paternal motivation as his children tug at his robe for bread and opportunity.
A playful collection of pun riddles about months thinning a man shaving chairs stamps whales and rail disasters. Each riddle pivots on a pun or double meaning ending with a concise humorous twist. The tone is light and jokey like a newspaper humor column.
A promotional note extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels, claiming it cleanses breath and complexion. It recommends Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges, made of willow charcoal and honey, priced at twenty five cents a box, and cites a Buffalo physician praising their benefits for gas, breath, liver, and overall health.
A brief note warns that Hangnails can mar the appearance of fingers, urging proper grooming and care. The fragment underscores cosmetic impact and suggests preventive care to avoid painful, disfiguring hangnails.
The article notes that small red tags of flesh at nail corners arise from dry skin or sharp tools. Soak fingertips in warm water for five minutes, then gently push the skin back and dry thoroughly. Repeating daily helps nails stay shaped and reduce bumps.
Harper's Bazar suggests a white soup made from almond milk for luncheons. Blanch Jordan and bitter almonds, pound with milk, strain, and heat with sugar and salt. Serve hot with croutons cut into rounds, baked and glazed with sugar on both sides.
A writer argues against treating marriage as a business contract. He praises starting poor to learn mutual sacrifice and grow together. Citing a wealthy upbringing, he notes a girl from a fashionable family adapts to poverty and saves money with an Ensign husband.
A Benefit concert and dance at Prospect Hall Thursday evening drew about 100 couples. Melnner's Orchestra provided music while Harry McKenna oversaw the floor with aides including John Kelleher W Wish McCarthy Parker Hare D Crowley William Murray Edward Gordon Thomas Toomey William Graney John O'Toole Michael Nagle George Coffin T Glen nin and James Toomey.
The late Thomas B. Reed viewed his portrait painted by Sargent in the last year of his Congress service. He examined it with a critical eye noting protruding lips a florid complexion and a ponderous neck. His eyes narrowed and a cold glint appeared as he reportedly said I hope that my least enemy is satisfied now.
A Scotsman named Jemmy Strength, said to be the last of the Stuarts, was famed for extraordinary strength. He reportedly carried a 24 pounder cannon, lifted a ton and a half of hay on his back, and walked through a tollgate while bearing a jackass on his shoulders.
A woman asks to exchange a book in a retail bookstore but the clerk refuses. He apologizes and explains they cannot accept an exchange for The Leopard's Spots, citing policy.
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