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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1907
Page
8
The Cambridge Club discusses city finances and growth while noting that residents praise or condemn the city based on party control. The piece argues for balanced critique across administrations and calls for unity to improve Cambridge for all, not just partisan gain.
Editorial argues rapid transit should limit stops between Harvard Square and Boston or include a Central Square station to serve Cambridgeport and surface car transfers. Proponents say Central Square supports thousands in Cambridgeport and suburban customers, while Kendall Square offers little gain due to small population and lack of major business.
The Worcester Telegram reports John T. Shea addressed a large Southbridge town hall meeting onSunday evening urging temperance and likely eradication of saloons. Liquor dealers held a post meeting conference to plan a response. Keights of Columbus and St Marys Temperance Society gave Shea a reception with collation, speeches, songs and recitations.
A brief newspaper item signals a sequence where Shea will speak after a prior discussion. The note frames expectations for remarks and subsequent dialogue.
The Sentinel gossip column notes the Flanagan committee and several members working hard for a successful event. It contrasts ward councilmen positions on the Elevator question and recalls Brattle Square Elevator bill debates as public opinion shifts among residents and notable local figures.
Rumors say Dr Weeks plans to run as a vindication candidate for mayor next December. The dispute with the incumbent mayor over recent actions has created a rift, with the mayor facing skeptical reactions from Weeks supporters. Jim Montgomery and Jim Donnelly have secured the agency for the Boston Varnish Company. Their polished political approach may aid varnish sales. The Douglass club of Ward 11 voted to rename itself the Troquels club, signaling a rebranding shift in city politics.
The Cambridge Relief Hospital fundraiser in Rhodes and Chase halls featured speeches by Mac leod Thurston and Aylward and addressed by John T. Shea. The event showcased hospital aims, a six-doctor staff, 15 beds, clinics, and a history of serving over 5000 patients with no city or state aid.
Continued from Page 1 the program lists performers including Mary E Ford Mary Harrington Susan Collins Evan A Taimilpert and Helen R Murtaugh. A double sextette finale titled Take a little ride with Me features six chauffeurs impersonated by Thomas Bracken Charles Reagan Joseph ONeil Thomas Mc Donough Healey and David L Finn in a playful song segment.
A military themed stage show features Miss Jessie Marks in uniform leading a sixteen‑woman troupe in bright costumes. The act draws an enthusiastic encore with a long list of performers, directors, and ushers named, followed by a wedding notice and many gifts to the newlyweds including a dining set and silver pieces.
Miss Katherine Frances Hayes married Edward A Haverty in a 9 o'clock nuptial mass at St Marys Church officiated by Rev M J Doody. Bride wore white messaline satin with lilies of the valley and was attended by Julia Hayes as bridesmaid. William Haverty acted as best man with ushers William Hayes and John C Haverty Jr. A reception followed at the rest.
Frank OBrien has been elected president of the St Marys Temper ance Society. He has long been an active worker in the total abstinence cause and the honor reposes on worthy shoulders. He contemplates a vigorous administration for the ensuing year.
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