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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1907
Page
3
A fragmented advertisement lists items with bulk prices including Wringers at $1.50, Large Kitchen Lamps discounted from 7 cents to 39 cents, and small goods like Water Bogs Bed sets Tooth Picks Wine Glasses and White Saucers priced per box or item.
The Cambridge aldermen meeting last Tuesday saw limited public interest. The Democratic city committee secured a restraining order from Judge Rugg blocking an appointment and reappointed F Facey as superintendent of public buildings. Ex Mayor Sortwell joined the water board to replace Durant. Several reappointments were confirmed including Pear, Brosseau, Bersch, and Wilson. The Saturday half holiday was sent to finance. A move to reconsider the elevator bill for Brattle Square followed a heated debate led by Casey, Dunn, Winslow and Jones. A stay was granted and Democrats appear to regain momentum ahead of December contest.
Meeting opened at 8 15 with President Stetson presiding. Absent councilors were Dodge and Lincoln. An order to flood Magazine Beach for skating was passed. Shelter hours extended to 10 pm during skating season. An order to lay out Broadway field for athletic use was opposed. Murphy proposed a street lamp at Berksh ire and Gristol streets. Millen sent the mayor a request to withhold approval of any subway station plans in Cambridge unless further details are provided.
The Democratic City Committee met at Central square ward room last Monday night to elect year officers. Edward Quinn was re elected president James Quinn named treasurer secretary Edward James won re election 29 to 16 over James Butler Butler elected vice president.
Audran’s tuneful opera La Mascotte is set for two nights at St. John’s new church with Rev. William J. Murphy directing a trained chorus and principal roles filled by St. John’s Dramatic club alumni. The production features catchy music, strong drama, elaborate scenery, and a minuet dance, aiming to raise funds for the church as ticket sales progress well.
Four minutes’ walk from Inman Square, funds advanced for building reference. Willard A Bullard pres Har vard Trust Co. J Elston 227 Inman Square Cambridge.
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