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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1903

Page

3

City Board Discusses Janitor Changes and School Transfers

The board adopts a motion to not confirm Hugh Keegan as janitor of Fletcher school due to the building being under contractor control. Pay for Keegan cited as 26 dollars weekly, among the highest. Several teachers are transferred to the new Joseph J. Kelley school, and multiple nominations confirmed including principals and staff for various schools. Annual committee reports are reviewed with Supt. Coggswell’s report due in February.

Peathean Ee Hed Oan Goma William G. Sheridan Gage Hugh ‘Keegan Fletcher School Piper Keegan Allston Joseph J. Kelley Everett L. Getehell Fila Tanforth Josephine Day Maude M. Dutton Lucy M. Fletcher Anna KE. Grote Jennie Hardy Emma J. Houlahan Maude A. Johnston Hilon A. Kidder Bila M. Leaver Catherine A. McLean Ethel I. Murch Eva G. Oakes Father D. Paul Carrie L. Power Mery Regan Eileanor M. Stevens Taylor School Katharine A. Callahan Washington Gertrude 8. Thayer Eva O. Eaton Willard Freederica Mark Gore Anna B. Grote Kelley Louise W. Harris Merrill School Mary E. Mullins Parker Gertrude D. Brooks Bertha L. Stratton Peabody Ellen. O'Keefe Shepard

Reagan Held for March Grand Jury in Manslaughter Case

Edward A. Reagan was held in 3000 dollars bond for the March term by Judge Almy after being charged with manslaughter in the death of Edward Curry. Curry, struck at Seventh and Cambridge, fell hit his head on a curbstone and died at Massachusetts General Hospital two days later.

Edward A. Reagan Edward Curry Almy District Court Curry Reagan Seventh Cambridge Massachusetts General Hospital

Night Lunch 7 Go At Harvard Sparks Dining Debate

Harvard authorities vow no night lunches for students amid past clashes over meals. In Canars, students reportedly indulged in soups to lobsters, a trend officials say endangers scholars. The college worries about gastronomic conditions and moves to curb late meals.

Harvard Iba Canars

Harvard Co operative to Close Hole in the Ground Dining Row

The Lyceum building has been bought by the Harvard Co operative Society forcing the long time restaurant to move next vacation. Snows Spa is ordered closed leaving the former hole without competition. Once there were four resorts for night owls but faculty efforts to stamp out dyspepsia have reduced them to one lunch room.

Lyceum Harvard Co-operative Society

Hero Buried Here Frank P. Allen Manila veteran dies

Frank P. Allen, a hero of the Spanish American War who served with Dewey at Manila, is buried here on Wednesday. Allen, noted for his World War I service as well, passed away recently, his death marking a long life of military service.

Frank P. Allen Dewey Manila

Allen's Funeral in Boston After Death at Onstham Street

Allen of 64 Onstham Street Boston known as a glty with many ties. The body lay in state at David J Nellings 24 Rice Street. Services were held at St John's Chapel at 2 45 with Rev Father Murphy officiating. Interment in Rindge Avenue Cemetery attended by sister relatives and a sailor's union representative from Boston.

Allen Onstham Boston David J. Nelling Rice Street John's Chapel Father Murphy Tn Rindge Avenue Sailor’s Union of

Rescue at Cambridge End of Craigie Bridge

Officer Law investigated cries for help near Lechmere Square and Craigie Bridge. Daniel Kelley of North Cambridge was pulled from the water after a life preserver and a boat were used. he was revived at Station 8 by Dr. Holt.

Law Lechmere Square Craigie Bridge Cambridge William Swasey Boeton & Maine Railroad Thomas Murphy Murphy Cox Holt Daniel Kelley North

Cambridge Knights of Columbus Elects Officers in October Meeting

Cambridge Council No. 74 Knights of Columbus held its annual officer election with a large turnout. The result list names Grand Knight Hubert O T Smith and other officers including Deputy Grand Knight M Joseph O'Donnell and Chancellor John J Scully Jr. Delegates to Boston Chapter and State Council were chosen as James I Aylward and James T Whelan.

Cambridge Council Knights of Columbus Hubert O T. Smith M. Joseph O'Donnell John J. Scully, Jr Frank 8. Dardis William J. Hopkins James A. Purfey William J. Downey George F. McKelleger

Sailor Allen Found Dead Near Philadelphia Sugar Refinery

Navy veteran Allen aged 27 who served on the Alaska a Spreckels sugar liner was last seen with colleague David Keatin on Wednesday night. His body was found Friday morning on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Spreckels sugar refinery Reed Street wharf Philadelphia. Authorities believe he fell or was struck by a train after leaving the ship. He had earned a Dewey commendation and a meritorious service medal after Manila battle.

Miral Dewey Olympia Manila Pennsylvania Spreckels Reed‘ Street Philadelphia Allen Alaska Spreckels Sugar Refining Company David Keatin Keatin Front Christian Streets United States Navy Admiral Dewey

Third squad and colonels in the Southern army

A dialogue questions who the third squad is and what colonels do. A neighbor responds he won’t hire generals but says he won’t disparage men who fit in the Southern army.

Building Permits and Alterations Across Wards

A list of building permits shows owners and builders for various structures in wards 4 5 6 and 9. Barry Elias Howe estate William Lynch John Flannery Philips Bros H and R Laundry George G Page Box Company and others approved for alterations boiler engines carriage shops two family dwellings and other projects with addresses on Harvard Main Massachusetts Amory Webster Park and Newhall avenues.

A. Barry Harvard Harvard Street Elias Howe Main Street Nelson F Nice William Lynch Norfolk Street Thomas Connarton William P. O’connor Amory Street Broadway George Fogarty John ©. McGirr Philips Bros Massachusetts Avenue Bulletin Board H. & R. Laundry George G. Page Box Company Arthur I. Gray Archifactory Ward Henry McGray John Flannery Webster Avenue Peter Dukelow W. R. Acheson Park Avenue Newhall & Blevens H.H. Hawkins

Marriages list from city with multiple couples

A posted wedding notice lists numerous December and November matings. Framingham residents Finlay Kenneth Fraser and Billen Smith wed. Adolf Frederick Johnson and Marie Hafdahl marry. Carl A Hammarburg and Agda Skarin wed. other couples include James Kennedy Jennie Reid Mirlia Edgecomb Luke Landy Emeline Plunney William Brown Minnie Howard George Hegarty Franciska Schultz Wilfred Fourness Helen Judge.

Fraser—Smith Christopher I. McGrath Finlay Kenneth Fraser Cambridge Billen Carr) Smith Johnson—Hafdohl Hemming Jacobson Adolf Frederick Johnson Marie Hafdahl Hammarburg Skarin Heming Jacobson Carl Avel Hammarburg Agda Wilhelmina Skarin Grubert Kivlan Land—Plunney Edward A. Horton Luke Richard Landy South Framingham Emeline (Guffin) Plunney Brown — Howard Henry Busnach William Isaac Brown Minnie O'Neil Grant) Howard Hegarty—Schultz J. Clifford Entwistle George Tully Hegarty Watertown Franciska Augusta Schultz Fourness Wilfred Fourness Helen Marion Somerville Perkins—Stimson Francis (. Williams William Ernest Perkins Bertha Eleanor Stimson Everett Talbot — Murray Henry K. Spearman Andrew Austin Talbot Evelyn Tha Murray Chelsea

List of deaths and ages from local obituaries

Death notices list individuals with addresses and ages dying in December. Entries include infant deaths such as John Ahern and Mary Smith, ages ranging from newborn to 87, with locations on Hayes street Webster avenue Reservoir street and beyond. Many entries show full or partial ages, with dates in December and hospital or residence details.

Astern Hayes Street John Ahern Buckley Webster Avenue Téniel F. Buckley Purcell Holy Ghost Hospital Berman F. Purcell Irudup Reservoir Street Susie Crudup Burleigh _ s treet Sorman Austin Street Elizabeth Norman Ware Mass. Avenue Charlotte Louisa Ware Yconnor Harvard Nora O'Connor Murphy Cambridge Stret Cornelius W. Murphy Lamb Mt. Vernon Street Samuel Tucker Lamb Curtis Fifth Street John KR. Curtis Brennan Cambridge Hospital Eugene Brennan Green Street Sweeney Third Street Elizabeth Sweeney Smith Foster Street Joseph Eagleston Fenos Lechmere Square Frank Enos Eagleston Pearl Street Frederick Burnham Walden Street Harriet A. Burnham Cooper Gore Street Mary J. Cooper

Sailor moved to cruiser Raleigh in Dewey fleet

The deceased was transferred from the view to the cruiser Raleigh where he served out his enlistment in Admiral Dewey’s fleet. The deputy coroner, Frame, investigated and concluded the gold watch and chain and substantial money found on the body argue against beating by thieves or thugs.

Raleigh Dewey Frame Allen

Milen Mercer Weds William E K Cole in Boston

Edith Milen Mercer marries William EK Cole of Boston in a Mt. Olive Baptist Church ceremony conducted by Rev. J Henry Duckery. Best man A Wilco, bridesmaids Miss G Leverette Mercer, Miss Marion Mercer, and Miss Mamie Gavin attend.

Edith Milen Mercer William EK. Cole Boston J. Henry Duckery Mt. Olive Baptist Church A. Wilcog Mies G. Leverette Mercer Mies Marion Mercer Mamie Gavin Pee eSee Eae

Wonderful Insect Cucujo Brightens Night in Cuba

The cucujo or firefly of the troica is described as the most brilliant light giving creature. Thirty eight cucujos yield one candle power and photographs have been taken with two minute bromide exposures. In Cuba people confine them in paper lanterna to light the countryside at night.

Florida Texas Cuba

Inquiries About Second Group Roles and Efficiency

A speaker asks who comprises the second group and notes lieutenants and captains function well but not as efficiently as the privates, suggesting hierarchy influences productivity in the described unit.

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