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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
2
The editorial argues Democrats will concede Daly leading after recounts and vows respect for the people’s choice. It commends Daly’s honesty, duty, and willingness to serve all citizens while promising honest criticism if needed from the Sentinel. It calls for good citizenship and unity in Governing Cambridge.
Cambridge politics show the Democrats clinging to a narrow margin in the recent election. Experts cite fresh organizational weakness amid a mix of new and old factions, yet claim the party remains strong and unified prospects hinge on forthcoming strategy and non-partisan rivals' approach.
The piece argues Democrats must unite as Non-partisans threaten to loot offices or stay conservative to influence party alliances. Mayor McNamee looms as a key factor in the next election while Fle is described as a rising Democratic leader likely to shape Cambridge politics for years.
A local paper condemns the Good Government League for distributing a voter circular claiming John A. Sheridan was fired for a key to the street department. The piece argues the League did not investigate and may have misrepresented facts, urging truthfulness and thorough inquiry.
Foreman Osborn certified workers on maintenance time sheets for eight hours daily though some were not at work. The probe found false returns, with Mr Wright listed as working while at home, revealed by Mr Shea. The appeal urged voters to seek truth and avoid partisan deception.
The Sentinel rebukes John W. Coveney for seeking Democratic support after leaving the Nonpartisans. It argues he betrayed the party and cannot regain influence, warning Democrats against aiding his return and stating they will not serve as his banking house or collateral. The piece Characterizes Coveney as unworthy and warns of renewed alliance with him.
The city parks superintendent urges a council appropriation to remove the Gipsy and Brown Tall Moths. Extermination should start now before spring bud growth begins as trees are bare. Councilman Monk planned an order, and Councilman Himore showed willingness to proceed.
The Non-partisan side failed to act and the measure must be introduced at the next meeting or referred to the next city government. Present members of the lower city government prefer to wait until they gain park board control, delaying action if needed.
The Chronicle urges Non-partisans to go slow in an editorial while its news column outlines upcoming events. The editorial author is a trusted, fair-minded figure, whereas the news writer is viewed as less even tempered and harder to sincerely rely upon.
The Non-partisan machine backs Mr Blodgett for alderman president as Daly becomes a yearling, raising fears of factional strife and broken unity. Rumors of payback and committee control loom as candidates maneuver, including Alderman Barry for president and references to Coveney and Colson amid rowers and party shifts.
In Tuesday's common council session the Non-partisan members again declined to demand exclusive Union labor for the Charles River dam's construction. The record notes Mr George H Monroe represented Andrew L Pollock at the recount and questions whether Monroe voted for Pollock.
Dailey's Stables at East Cambridge to celebrate its sixtieth anniversary on January 1 1904 at the Mansion House. Invitations went to Cambridge notables including Mayor-elect Daly, Judge McIntire, and many local business and civic leaders, with remarks on Dailey family history and community ties.
The correspondence surveys the birth of political parties in the early Republic, highlighting Jefferson as a father of the Democratic party and detailing European political ideas that shaped opinions. It notes conservatives at the Constitutional Convention sought tighter power for the central government, diminishing constituent influence.
A shrine in northern India sits on a massive rocking stone above 20 000 feet. Pilgrims endure a perilous ascent then seven days of temple preparation before crossing a bridge and climbing a ladder to reach the tiny rock temple guarded by three priests. Europeans have only viewed the site from afar.
The article explains the blood’s specific gravity and water content, noting 779 parts per 1000 as water and detailing salts such as sodium chloride potassium chloride and magnesium salts. It covers bone composition as organic matter with mainly calcium phosphate plus calcium carbonate fluoride magnesium phosphate sodium salts.
The piece traces coat buttoning from right to left in ancient times when people held the right edge with the left hand and used the right hand to insert a thorn. It notes Hebrew priests retain the right to left practice in garb, while fighting men shifted to left to ease drawn weapons. Nonfighting women and priests still follow the old custom.
A Madras Triplicane temple idol Parthasathy is described with a priceless head ornament valued at about 50 000 rupees. It is sovereign gold studded with diamonds emeralds and rubies with the largest emerald about 1 000 rupees and the biggest ruby and diamond at 300 rupees each.
A quotation from Burton notes that the heavens move endlessly and the world remains in motion. It argues that constant change in sun, moon, stars, air, and water serves to conserve balance and urge perpetual activity.
Three human lungs are displayed in Edinburgh University’s anatomical museum. The Eskimo lung appears snow white, the coal miner’s lung coal black, and the town dweller’s lung a dirty slate gray, reflecting city dwellers’ current lung condition.
In Berlin a cheerful evening at a restaurant to lift Herr Gustav Krautwinkel from domestic troubles ends in tragedy when a guest begins singing Lost Happiness. He rises, draws a revolver and shoots himself, ending his life shortly after the first verse.
In Madrid the custom is to send bonbons for birthdays name days and festivals. A large silver tray holds sweets with a central egg cake often topped by a silk flag or porcelain figure. Notable figures may receive up to fifty such gifts on their special days.
Uncle Eben muses that Noah faced scrutiny for prudent ship monopoly after the rain, noting how society often condemns restraint more than excess. The Washington Star quotes the famous quip about prudence provoking neighbors in ancient times.
Melrose High School defeated Cambridge High School 18 to 0 on Wednesday afternoon at Ell Pond Melrose Captain Teele Boynton and Hayden played well for Cambridge but the team overall showed little practice
Middlesex A A basketball team defeated Quincy by ten to one in a Wednesday night game. Strong performances from Middlesex players propelled the visitors to an easy win at Quincy.
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