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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
8
The piece condemns Chief Pullen for incompetence and political manipulation since his 1903 appointment, cites rising costs and declining efficiency, and opposes a state created police commission as a retrograde move. It urges Wardwell’s administration to replace Pullen and restore the department to its former efficiency under Cunningham.
A year end message expresses thanks to readers and advertisers and pledges to continue fair, frank journalism. It condemns deceptive politics and vows to improve, inviting readers to join in building a better world in 1907. A new permanent musical organization forms with plans for tests and a February sacred concert. Michael E. Sullivan dies. funeral held at St Paul’s Church with burial in Calvary.
The Cambridge City Board debates a Catholic burial site with Catholics arguing for land in the city to spare long journeys for rites. Aldermen oppose, citing land value and limited space at Cambridge Cemetery, while others push for the parcel near the Coolidge lot. The meeting also approves higher salaries for the city messenger and assistant city clerk.
The proposed Lowell and Leverett street route for Cambridge rapid transit to North Station is approved by Boston Elevated, despite West End opposition. Chief Pullen urges a governor appointed police commission to remove politics from the force, while Alderman Beale questions cemetery land use as too valuable.
Alderman Dow is noted for predictable support of liberal measures and his long standing pattern since his councilmanic career. His opposition to the Catholic cemetery proposition was anticipated from the start.
The writer ponders what would have happened to nonpartisan aldermen if the issue had failed before the election. It notes the risk of opposing the will of a majority and remarks on the aldermen's stubborn memories.
John J Scott urged the Boston Board of Railroad Commissioners to fix streetcar ventilation he said is ineffective and causes illness. He argued that door opening and closing drive the ventilation and that cars can become suffocating with crowds. He cited side windows and artificial ventilators as potential solutions to prevent drafts and improve air quality.
Miss Rose Goldman of Cambridge and Mr. Louis Sevel of Roxbury wed in Concord hall Concord street last Tuesday evening. The ceremony drew a large gathering of friends and relatives with family members as bridal party and ushers. The bride wore white silk messaline with lace and a tulle veil, carried bridal roses.
The legislature urges railroad commissioners to investigate ventilators and test equipment. A resolution authorizes up to 2500 for investigation of ventilators heat ing devices and fenders with a report due next General Court. A top mounted ventilator would draw air out while a floor opening admits fresh air to avoid dust and draughts.
Wm F Gray presents a New England drama set in a Vermont village with a snow storm scene where a child is saved by two St Bernard dogs. The act includes a church interior with organ and choir, featuring songs like The Holy City and cornet solos by Harry Bay. Matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
Jeremiah O'Connell died at his home 319 Columbia street last Wednesday. He was well regarded in life and leaves a large circle of friends. A requiem Mass was said at St. Mary's Church with many mourners. The passing followed the recent death of his wife Lucy.
Mrs Elizabeth Larkin wife of the late Lawrence Larkin longtime Ward 4 resident died at 58 Harvard Street last Monday. A solemn high mass was held at St Marys Church of the Annunciation and she was buried at St Pauls cemetery with many friends in attendance.
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