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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1904

Page

2

Not-partisans confront Daly as mayor and party clash

The paper warns against nonpartisan governance by Mayor Daly, arguing Democrats elected him with expectations of party-aligned aldermen. It recalls Mayor McNamee and asserts the aldermen, not Daly, should guide policy, accusing Daly of overstepping partisan norms.

McNamee Daly Democratic Board of Aldermen

City Hall Clash Over Spending and Labor Policy

In a candid party line critique, the writer lambasts Mayor Tiis Ifonor for failing to align with citizen wishes after reelection. The piece warns of lavish expenditures and biased labor practices harming taxpayers while accusing city workers of self interest and a growing baneful influence on politics and treasury funds.

Tiis Ifonor Daly

Democratic Party Letter Calls for Fair Labor Policy and Loyal City Service

On the eve of an election a mayor and party leaders urge city employees to back their agenda while defending department spending. The letter condemns the street department head and calls for honest service, a prudent retirement plan for aging workers, and a focus on lower taxes through accountable public duties. It asserts the Democratic watchword as fair dealing between city and citizens and rejects special favors for any group.

Democratic Party Champlin Clikas

Democrats Seek Power Shifts in City Hall Anew

The piece argues the city is Democratic and that Non-partisan control should yield to Democratic administration. It warns the mayor to heed voters and the Democratic council to avoid friction, proposing a negotiated understanding between Democratic and Non-partisan committees to prevent extremes and ensure harmony. It notes the risk of Democrats seizing concurrent offices if no agreement is reached.

Common Council Democratic City Committee

Discrimination in the Non-partisan vote reflected in city races

An East Cambridge report describes bias in the Non-partisan slate during the city election. It notes Swedes and colored voters receiving uneven support, with alderman candidates Blodgett and others ahead of rivals like Morris and Nilson, and cites ward results including Ward 4 where Smithers won and Tazel trailed by 64 votes. The piece warns on voter apathy and calls for more active citizen involvement to shape local outcomes.

Maiyor Daly Dr Lane Morris Blodgett Smithers Tazel Nilson Blougett

Death of ex Patrolman Robert Hixon at 885 Huron Ave

Ex patrolman Robert Hixon died last Tuesday evening after a lingering stomach illness at his home. Born in Witertown he lived many years in the city and served 238 years ago as a police officer following a 12 year fire department career with hose driver duties. He earned a Boston fire bravery medal in 1872 and also served in the Civil War. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. The police relief association voted to make the $800 death benefit immediately available for his family.

Robert Hixon Huron Avenue Ife Witertown Fox Boston Police Relief Association Orrin White Jeremiah Keefe Boston City Hospital Aic Hie Areh Thosten Hirt Perday Toon Lily Plaice Tinehoon Thesday John J. O'Connor van Norden Street St. John's Chapel Velock Pr Murphy Mary Uffum Rindge Avenue Cemetery Dennis P. Sullivan Timothy F. ‘Leahy Milchael’ McMahon George Noonan

Cambridge Abrie 185 Meeting Postponed to January 8

The regular meeting has been moved from Sunday January 1 to Sunday January 8 due to New Year’s Day. The installation of newly elected officers will occur and there will be no social. Visitors from several out of town Aeries are expected and several new candidates will be Initiated.

The Merry Company to Stage Newtowne Hall Show

The interest in the coils operetta The Merry Company grows as Newtowne hall readies for performances on January 1 and 2. Miss White has assembled a largely amateur chorus with notable soloists and a strong Cadet corps appear in uniform. Miss Martha Thomas and Miss Mary Uburkey perform selections while Captain and Guards roles feature local talent. Under Miss Mabel McCarthy direction several dances including The Sailor's Hornpipe and The Maypole Dance will enliven the evenings. Tickets soon available through any member.

Newtowne Hall Martha ‘Thomas Kathe United States Mary Ufurkey Johnny Cones Edward Fh Kelly Godine Alexander Misgrave Dpollees Marit “Tad OF Conner Mabel McCarthy Far East Mery Company

Boston Elevated Railways Arlington Centre to Adams schedules

Transit timetables show Boston Elevated Railway connections from Arlington Centre and Harvard Square to Adams and Scollay Square with varied start times, hourly to late night services, and Sunday patterns. Night service operates to Adams via Main Street and Broadway routes with early morning arrivals.

Arlington Centre Adams Beacon Harvard Arlington Heights Surway East Cambridge City Point Subway Broadway Henry ST Cambridgeport Massachusetts Ave Mt, Auburn Station Rowe's Wharf Huntington Ave Harvard SQ Park SQ Boylston St Scollay Main St River ST Cambridge Dudley ST Washington ST Roxbury Roxbury Crossing Mount Auburn Huron Ave Newton Watertown North Cambridge North Campridge Prospect ST Riverside Adams Sq

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