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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1907
Page
8
The piece questions if a Democrat can also be non-partisan without losing party standing and warns that such dual allegiance could let Democrats control both parties and city government. It explores implications for primaries, ward organizations, and the city clerk’s actions.
The editorial argues for state supervision of fire insurance firms and annual public accounting of receipts and expenditures. It cites life insurance scandals, questions the municipal handling of fire protection costs, and asks Cambridge and Massachusetts to consider government involvement to lower rates and reduce losses. It calls fire insurance a quasi public service and urges public awareness.
The Chronicle quotes Candidate Wardwell on merit in public service, a tactic to win conservative voters. The mayor replaces Democrat McKelleger with Rolfe to shift city board control to non-partisans, three appointments all non-partisan, seen as party maneuvering and a tilt away from Democratic officials.
The first grand ball of the Mystic Social Club on Friday night January 25 at Prospect Hall drew strong attendance and favorable social and financial results. Guests included Nellie Ford Annie Peterson May Travers and other members of the local community while George Wheuley performed vocal selections. The Olympic club plans a dancing party at Union Hall Union Square Somerville.
The Sentinel notes rumors of a new anti Nonpartisan party plan by dissatisfied Cambridge figures. The piece hints a clash between the “Brattle Streeters,” the “County ring,” and the old guard over Wardwell's leadership and Sartwell's water board appointment amid city political maneuvering.
Two men bound over for grand jury on forgery of transfer checks of the Boston Elevated road and a third sentenced to two years for perjury. Police uncover widespread frauds against the road with transfers altered, fare larceny, and false testimony. Officials pledge to prosecute offenders.
The N C A C will stage a dancing party at Odd Fellows Hall on Washingtons birthday in the afternoon and evening.
Large attendance at the Fleur De Lis annual dance at Newtowne hall with a Bay scene decor. Poole's Boston Orchestra supplied music and the event featured club officers and numerous members as aids in a well run affair.
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