Cambridge Likely HQ for Massachusetts Municipal League
Cambridge may host the new Massachusetts Municipal League after an State House meeting. Mayor Richard M. Russell elected president with Brookline Selectman Theodore G. Bremer as vice president. MIT offered quarters for staff. Harvard's Municipal Research Bureau to cooperate. Sr. George S. Benson named acting secretary.
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State House
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Theodore G. Bremer
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Carl T. Compton
League
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Bureau of Municipal Research
Widener Memorial Library
George S. Benson
New Massachusetts League
Junkets Protested by Wood and Mayor in Appropriation Vote
Russell A. Wood and Mayor Rus sell cast the only votes against a 200 appropriation for a trip to Cleveland to attend the National Education Association convention. Supt M E Fitzgerald and Asst Supt James Dugan supported the travel. Wood argued convention reports suffice and trips should be cut.
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Dialogue on a Cambridge trip ends in Central Square shopping
Two women on a Cambridge inbound subway debate stopping in Central Square for shopping and a matinee at Central Square Theatre. They weigh showing in Boston versus Central Square stores and conclude with a plan to visit the local shops and see Dinner at Eight starring Marie Dressler and the Barrymores.
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Central Square
Central Square Theatre
Boston
John
Marie Dressler
Two Barrymores
Billy Burke
John Drew
What Do You Hear Whispers Innuendoes And Facts
Weekly briefing compiles whispers and hints from the week along with concrete facts. It notes rumors seen in chatter and corroborated details tied to prominent figures and events across regions.
Local gossip and council chatter in town today
Jocko shifts to column with industry talk amid talk of a big contract. Councillor Chick Hillis and wife celebrate their second anniversary with Hillis Jr. in spirit. Francis J. Roche allegedly pitches Kelley for the next mayoral race. Debate over moving executive offices to Harvard School and forcing City Hall consolidation. Council rumbles over a ward 2 building endorsement and a plan to clear slum districts around Main School and Brooks streets, offering new brick homes for about 40 dollars a month.
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Chick” Hillis
Hillis, Jr
Francis J. Roche
Kelley
Harvard School
City Hall
Central Square
Charlie Shea
Roche
Sam
Main School
Brooks Streets
Housing Project Contention Puts Council On Record
Councillor Francis Roche pushes a vote to back a Main Clark Washington and Harrison streets housing project to replace aging buildings with affordable apartments. Councillor Shea opposes citing potential displacement of hundreds of families. Roche argues work for locals and business benefits.
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Washington
Harrison Streets
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Shea
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Roche
Cambridge Mayor Pushes Police Reform and Modernization
Cambridge Mayor outlines plans to modernize the police force with a new station in Central Square, a Division of Public Safety, and updated equipment. He notes aging officers, proposes organizational changes with input from experts, and emphasizes centralized policing for a small city.
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Hruece Smith
Institute of Public Administration
New York
License Hearing on Beer Permit for 169 Huron Ave
Patrick A. Menton for Thomas E. Kelly presented 186 signatures supporting a beer license for a restaurant at 169 Huron Ave. opposition led by Walter Haley argued the area is residential in character despite nearby stores. Rev. Pather Murphy cited 800 local parochial schoolchildren near the store and opposed the license. The board took the matter under advisement.
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Patrick A. Menton
Thomas E. Kelly
Huron Ave
Observatory Hill
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