Live Up to It Criticism of Non-partisan Leaders on Health Board
The Sentinel denounces Non-partisan leaders for breaking campaign promises by attacking the board of health over Mayor McNamee’s appointees. It targets Dr Weeks as a politically tainted choice, urging leaders to align actions with speeches and reject the appointment. The piece calls for consistency and accountability among the Non-partisans.
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Sentinel
Board of Health
McNamee
Weeks
Cronkins
T’hey
Ex Superintendent Shea praised for city department reforms
Monday John T. Shea handed the keys to his successor George M. Clukas and thanked department heads. He notes unions gained wage increases for blacksmiths and other trades, six months half day, overtime pay, and new control systems in the Street Department improving payrolls records and contractor performance, shifting away from old practices.
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John T. Shea
George M. Clukas
Chas
A. Brown
Shea
South Acton
Mass
Cambridge Plums and Police Commission Debate
The Non partisans and insiders argue Cambridge has too few plums to satisfy job seekers and vows to fulfill election promises. Alderman Lake proposes a police commission, seen as a major blow to home rule amid partisan tensions involving Cambridge, Gameridge, Somerville and Newton.
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Cambridge
Alderman Lake
Gameridge
Somerville
Newton
Push for Police Commission in East Cambridge
The text argues for establishing a police commission to clear licensing and reward supporters like Jeremiah Crowley of East Cambridge. It questions public officials and suggests Crowley could be the commissioner, highlighting political influence in Cambridge and beyond.
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Cambridge
Jeremiah Crowley
East Cambridge
Commissioner Crowley
Condemnation of Rushing Tactics by Local Papers
The Sentinel Tribune and the Chronicle condemn Alderman Lake for pushing through the police commission bill. The Chronicle urges no haste, praising delay and careful deliberation, while criticizing the Good Government League endorsements and calling their choices a grave mistake.
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the Sentinel
the Tribune
the Chronicle
Alderman Lake
Good Government League
City Debates Police Commission Proposal and Rush Tactics
The Tribune criticizes Alderman Lake for attempting to push a police commission bill amid concerns over methodology and haste. It argues for mature deliberation and public demand before drastic city governance changes and notes partisan reactions.
Shea’s wage record tops prior city contracts in history
The piece notes Superintendent John J. Shea closed his year with a wage distribution of 75.70 out of every 100 dollars, far higher than 1900 and 1901 under Brown and Dickinson. It argues the figure marks historical achievement despite heavy public abuse during his tenure and predicts further appreciation before year’s end.
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Shea
John
Brown
Champlin
Dickinson
McNamee
Shen
Before and After in City Employment Coverage
The piece critiques the Non-partisan press for flipflopping on city employee welfare after an election. It accuses them of hypocrisy, claiming they opposed city staff mistreatment before the vote but now attack Superintendent Shea for using 12 workers where two could suffice.
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Sperintendent
Shea
City Hall
Described Public Desires Snow and Ice Removal
Fragmentary line criticizes public wishes for rapid snow and ice removal and warns that later the same groups may mislead workers with fake friendship. The text reflects distrust of officials and political manipulation.
Discharged Foreman and Missing City Sign Post
Last March Foreman Osborne was discharged from the street department. Ex Lieutenant Jones visited the street department to learn the sign post location tied to a claimed injury case. Evidence showed no damage to the post. Jones gave the post to Osborne for safekeeping awaiting court action. It remains unknown what Osborne did with the post.
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Foreman Osborne
Henry ©. Jones
Street Department
Jones
Osborne
Chronicle Bias Shifts With New Superintendent Clukas
The Chronicle defends Superintendent Clukas while revisiting past criticisms of his predecessor Shea. It cites inspector findings on audit methods and argues the paper benefited from previous city advertising and reduced paid space. The editorial hints at expected street department work in 1904 and questions forthcoming Chronicle billing.
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Chronicle
Clukas
Shea
Tracy
The
Unfair to Organized Labor Prompts Administration Critique
A recent decision blocks printing bids from longtime printer J Frank Stacey in favor of Chronicle owned work, signaling a spoils system bias. The piece condemns administration hostility to unions, alleging discrimination against organized labor and urging union members to oppose such actions.
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Finance Committee
J. Frank Stacey
Chronicle
Tracy
Vais
Radical council move threatens mayoral appointments
The Non-partisan member from Ward 5, Harlow, introduces a drastic measure on mayoral appointments. He argues the mayor’s nominees are dis favored and if both council branches oppose the mayor, no nominee could hold office despite competence. The issue signals growing dissatisfaction in city governance and potential terminations.
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Daly
Harlow
City Hall Nominations Rule Sparks Spoils City Debate
The city council faces a fight over a proposed order that would shift nominations to the council, risking politicization of appointments. Critics say it would invite moneyed influence and remove mayoral control, while supporters laud efficiency and reform. The Chronicle questions legislative fate and urges scrutiny by the Purity party and Good Government League.
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Noathe
MacNamee
Daly
Harlow
the Chronicle
Cambridge
Chronicle
City Hall
Purity Party
Good Government League
Public Health and Trusts Clash Over Anti-Toxine Bill
A political appeal denounces the Republican party as pro trusts and attacks proposed funding cuts to the state board of health. It argues reducing appropriations would limit diphtheria anti-toxine distribution, risking child lives, and urges the House to support health over corporate profits.
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Republican Party
Tfe
Boards of Health
State Board of Health
Boards of Healths
Senate
Sentinel praises Cambridge Press under current management
The Sentinel congratulates the Cambridge Press for its splendid showing under the present management and lauds its editorial page as among the ablest, second only to The Sentinel itself.
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The
Sentinel
Cambridge Preas
Honest Non partisans praise city administration press
A city paper voices accord with the present city administration while criticizing its party and machine. It praises honest Non partisans and the Press for perseverance and effort, asserting the party should live up to ante election promises.
The Press Views on City Appointments and Party Politics
The Press laments party control over city appointments, arguing officials like Weeks and Weeks’s allies shift health and inspector roles to favor political machinery. It notes Cunningham and Sharples as examples and questions if Roberts should reclaim his former post, suggesting the city prioritizes party above service.
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Henry J. Cunningham
Democratic Party
Phillip P. Sharples
Charles T. Weeks
Board of Health
Preass
Library Hall
Daly
Roberts
O. K
Nonpartisan Board Appoints Criticized Health Official
In a pointed editorial tone locals condemn the Non partisan majority for placing an unfit candidate on the board of health, claiming Dr Weeks’ ability is essential for public welfare, and warning of forthcoming political moves in the next campaign.
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Board of Health
Dr. Weeks
Weeks
Offensive partisan critique of Sharples approval in Cambridge
A columnist accuses the Cambridge board of aldermen of confirming Sharples as milk and vinegar inspector to reward his partisan campaign work. The piece argues nonpartisans fear exposure, notes salary costs of a police commission, and questions taxpayer burden from salaries and expenses.
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Sharples
Shea
J. Frank Facey
Mr. Sharples
Messrs. Champlin
Elmore
Board of Registrars of Voters
Cambridge
Tie
Dr. Weeks
Political Debate on Government Appointments and Spending
The piece criticizes Republican governors appointing party loyalists and warns against costly salary grabs. It echoes East Boston Argus on Congress spending and tariff taxation, noting Joe shifts toward Democratic ideas while remaining personally noted as Democratic.
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Maccabe
East Boston
United States
Congress
Joe
McCall
Alderman Casts Independent Vote Sparks City Hall Debate
Alderman Carstein showed independence by voting as he advocated last year. Billy Davis, likened to Captain Crumlett, voted against his perceived right action when McNamee was mayor. The Non-partisans face scrutiny as power shifts, with today’s heelers under pressure.
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Carstein
Billy Davis
Captain Crumlett
McNamee
Lehan Breaks Away in House Vote for Telephone Rates
A city representative Deitrick earns praise for opposing corporate influence and supporting a special committee to probe labor hours wages and telephone rates. The East Cambridge figure Lehan is condemned for breaking with local voters and siding with Republican trust-backed interests.
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Deitrick
Aylward Sennett
Clark
Lehan
East Cambridge
Sheridan Reinstated Prompts Political Debate in City
The article argues John Sheridan, former street department foreman, was reinstated amid partisan bickering. It alleges Sheridan repeatedly disobeyed orders, used political influence for favors, and had a private key to the superintendent’s office. It describes tensions with multiple superintendents and claims morale harm in the department.
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John Sheridan
McNamee
Sheridan
Shea
Sortwell
Brown
Woodbridge
McSorley
Reed
River Street
Street Rtment
Question on Returned Service Member Bypass of Medical Exam
A reader asks how a man discharged from the service could reenter without undergoing a medical examination. The inquiry implies concern about eligibility checks and constitutional or departmental rules allowing a return without standard health screening. Further details or official guidance would clarify the procedure and any exemptions.
Out in the Cold as Civil Service Clash Heats Up
The piece accuses Supt. Clukas of targeting tallymen known as McNamee men and pursuing a deceptive defense under civil service rules. It argues tallymen were lawfully employed, approved by the civil service commission, and that political maneuvering and promises by figures like Representative Lehan aim to secure spoils. The column promises further developments.
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Clukas
McNamee
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Shea W
Harry Lincoln
Civil Service — Commission
Shen
Cambridge
Chikas
Shea
Ryan
Lehan
Reinstatement query on Cambridge street foreman case
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission explains a 1908 ruling after Patrick McCarthy discharge. Record cannot be withdrawn. McCarthy may register for labor service in Cambridge and await commission decision based on labor office report. Official Warren P. Duder, Secretary, signs the reply to J T Shea.
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Foreman Sheridan
Street Department
Civil Service
Comonwealth
Massachusetts
Civil Service Commission
State
Boston
Mass
John T. Shea
Cambridge
Patrick McCarthy
Warry J. Lincoln
McCarthy
Labor Office
Lincoln
Labor Service
Warren P. Dudery
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Lake
Non-parti- San Press
Citizens’ Trades Association
Tribune
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