Inauguration Tuesday Night Sparks School Committee Critique
The School Committee blocks using Rindge Gymnasium for an inaugural ball after the inaugural ceremony. Critics say the move forces crowds into the cold and call for reforms and a director of education. Dr James Cassidy and Jessie Waterman Brooks oppose the action led by Ralph N Robart. Mayor Russell will take the oath in Rindge Hall as new council members pledge to serve with dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rindge Gymnasium
Rindge Hall
James Cassidy
Jessie Waterman Brooks
Commatee
Ralph N. Robart
Rindge
Russell
Burke
Howe Coolidge Ameec
Anders Anderson
John G. Duffy
Thomas J. Gibson
James F. Mahoney
What Do You Hear Whispers Innuendoes and Hints
A weekly gossip column by John J. McGillicuddy presents whispers and rumors from The Sentinel era. It teases potential stories and notes civic chatter, with attention to notable names and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McGillicuddy
the Sentinel
Mayor to seek 5 percent city employee welfare donation
City reports suggest Mayor will reduce the welfare department donation from 10 percent to 5 percent next year. Two department heads heard a harsh talk from the Mayor recently and councillors were asked to send 50 names of political friends for the inaugural. Fire Chief James M. Casey’s pension was approved for half pay. The inaugural and new School Committee organize on New Year’s Day with questions about the Lassman Gym ball. The Mayor may vote during the meeting and could gain three votes. The oath of office is expected at the Edward W. Quinn Auditorium with adjournment to City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis
Ann
James M. Casey
Lassman
Rindge School
New Year's at Jefferson Club in Manhattan Hall
Local O'Brienites gather at Central Square headquarters 634 Mass avenue for New Year’s festivities. John Glacken to declaim The Declaration of Independence. Jeffersonian orchestra and floor show. full course dinner. dancing after midnight. MM. President Daniel F. O'Brien chairs the event with a large committee of local figures.
Solly Haag Weds Mary Busnach in Brookline Ceremony
Solomon Solly Haag, a well known local constable, married Mary Busnach Solomon last Sunday. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Harry Levi of Salisbury road Brookline and followed by a reception at the Commander Hotel with immediate relatives and friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Solly” Haag
Mary Busnach Solomon
Harry Levi
Salisbury Road
Brookline
Mr. Haag
Delayed City Council Meets Amid Blizzard Chaos
A blizzard delayed the final city council meeting of the year as only five members arrived on time. Councillor Charles A. Delaney made a dramatic late entrance after two hours, securing the quorum needed to proceed with loan-orders for the 1934-35 council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Charles A. Delaney
Grand Hotel
Mr. Delaney
Sugar Coated Hyman Pill Banquet Arrangements Finalized
Arrangements for the Hyman Pill testimonial banquet are complete with committees formed and functioning. A full committee met at the Hotel Continental where subcommittees were named including a general committee led by Benjamin Roseman with William Brenner as treasurer and Edna Lawrence Spencer as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Pill
Hotel Continental
Benjamin Roseman
William Brenner
Edna Lawrence Spencer
David Harris
William J. Flynn
New Year Resolutions From City Leaders 1934
The Sentinel surveys annual New Year resolves of local figures led by Mayor Richard M. Russell and City Council members. Each pledge blends humor with politics, from forgiving enemies to ambitious voting loyalties and budget ideas, reflecting a spirited civic landscape of 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
John J. McGillicuddy
Henry J. Mahoney
Richard M. Russell
Love
Foley
Dick Russell
Shakespeare
Roche
Russell
Hamlet
Gibson
Pill
Shea
Rochfaucauld
Duffy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mutual Savings Banks
Cambridge Savings. Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Ave
Continental
Brid
UNIV
Mass
Cambridge
Granada
Boston
Smith’s” Ale
U.S
Harvard” Beer
Goldenrod” Beer
Edward W. Quinn
City Hall
Cavanagh
John Connors
Jefferson Club
O’brienites
Daniel F. O'Brien
Anna Skelly
Elizabeth McAuliff
Grace Downing
Agnes Hanlon
Katherine Fitzgerald
Elizabeth Canty
Rose O'Brien
Mae O'Keefe
Mae Murphy
J. Murphy
McCarthy
Thomas P. Dillon
John Setta
Joseph Donnelly
M. Folan
Thomas Callahan
Daniel Finn
Joseph de Vinentes
John Glacken
Edward Hamilton
Thomas Kelleher
Daniel Lynch
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Theo Tues
Carole Lombard
Charles Laughton
THUR
Lady
Max Baer
Myrna. Loy
Jack Dempsey
Dorothea Wieck
Cradle Sone
Milan
Anderson
Lyons
Amee
Wyeth
Kin Lear
Mahoney
McCarthy Bros
McCarthy Brothers Groceries — Provisions
Putnam Ave
UNI
Ebling
Brookline Avenue
Ramith
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!