Lingering city politics and social notes on local figures
A crowded column highlights upcoming city election changes and ward-line headaches for councillors. It notes Park Commissioner Carroll W. Doten missing colleagues, promotion talk for four police lieutenants, and a private joke about a mayoral impressionist. It also mentions Dr. Jas J Cassidy missing a School Bd meeting, Ex Governor Hurley awaiting Detective Captain Canney, and social chatter about Marie Sweeney at the Lafayette Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commr
Carroll W. Doten
Jas. J. Cassidy
Doc
Hurley
John J. Canney
Lafayette Club
Mass
Ave
Albany St
Marie Sweeney
Miss Sweeney
Hizzoner
Bill to appoint Police Commissioner faces opposition in hearing
A bill by Senator A. F. Blanchard to create a seven year Police Commissioner post appointed by the Governor and Council is opposed by several speakers at a Cities Committee hearing. The measure, supported only by "The Senator," is criticized as aimed at Mayor control and district discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Blanchard
Cities Committee
State House
Blanchard
Cambridge
Mayor Drives Cambridge Plan For Industrial Growth
At a Cambridge meeting in the Mayor’s office on Monday Mayor Lyons outlined a plan to spark growth. The proposal calls for a city map booklet highlighting river land factory sites and apartment districts, plus listing owner names and taxes. Lyons urged acquisition of industrial journals and a complete stock of available sites to attract industry and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Business For
Cambridge
Lyons
Commerce Clubs
Organized Labor
Cambridge Industrial Commission
Greater Boston
Atlantic Tidewater
Park Board Halls Land Purchase
City Hall meeting opens early as Park Board approves $84.76 back salary for Assistant Superintendent Coady dating from December. Discussion covers St Bartholomew's Church closure as a branch of the colored recreation center and use of Boardman School after renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Park Board
Prof
Doten
Florida
Parks Coady
Jessie Brooks
John Spencer
Atty
Ray Guild
St. Bartholomew's Church
Colored Folks’ Recreation Center
Scannell
Boardman School
City Council Opposes Police Commissioner at Quick Session
Council members oppose the Police Commissioner as Pres. McNamara accelerates Tuesday’s meeting to early completion. After adjournment many members attended Rep. John T. Sullivan’s banquet at Thorndike School. The session included an appropriation of 773.60 to the Ex. Continuous note indicates continued coverage on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson
John R. King
Harvard
Central Sqs
Central Sq
Boston
Freddie Scanlan
Freddie
J.2j. Sullivan
Or Lynch
Hard
Withkane
J. Henry Smith
Pres. McNamara
John T. Sullivan
Thorndike School
Ex-city Officials Form Club With Large Turnout
A Wednesday Continental supper organized by former city officials drew over 100 dignitaries. At the head table were J. Frank Facey, Florence Lee Whitman, Prof Emeritus of Harvard Law, Rev. John A. Butler, Mayor Lyons, Charles Apted, Ex-Mayors Lynch and Russell, and others. Charley Apted was elected president amidst informal, collegial tone.
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Abner Wood
J. Frank Facey
Old Common Council
Florence Lee Whitman
School Committee
Harvard Law
John A. Butler
St. Mary's Church
Lyons
Charles Apted
Harvard
Blanchard
Lynch
Wm. Lawrence
Editorial on Senator Blanchard police reform bill for Cambridge
A Beacon Hill editorial opposes Blanchard’s plan to appoint a governor controlled Cambridge police commissioner. It warns the move would strip Cambridge of self rule, arguing local public opinion and accountable governance should address police issues, not a central appointment and references to Hamilton and Hitler.
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Beacon Hill
Blanchard
Cambridge
General Court
Boston
Saltonstall
Cambridge Police
Hitler
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Melvyn Douglas
Margaret Sullavan
Robert Young “the Shining Hour
Luise Rainer
Alan Marshall
Dramatic School
Moghie MecGinnes Chapina of
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Fer
Edmund Lowe
Helen Mack
Patrick Anowkei
Rochelia Hudeon
Bengal
Hamilton
Boylston ST
Tro
Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
Central Square
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Avenue
Mutual Savings Banks
Senator Blanchard
Frank Townsend
Ch. Industrial Commission
John
Mary
Electric Supply Cqo. and
Cambridge, Mass
Drake
V. George Baddian Central Sq
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Park Board Halls Land Purchase
Council
Edmund J. Brandon
U. S
Massachusetts Ear Pcan
the “Continental
Charlie Apted
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Manhattan Market
Kentucky
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