Shocks at Cambridge Idea Meeting They Condemn Local Gov
The Good Government League and the public at Saunders Theatre heard critics of Cambridge Library Hall era and Cambridge education claims. President Wheeler attacked British and German city governance and targeted the last year's Non-partisan drive. Mr Cutting and President Eliot were cited opposing local boards and Harvard pride. The event was seen as a boost to the Democratic party in the city.
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Good Government League
Saunders
Cambridge
Library Hall
Wheeler
League
Great Britain
Germany
Eliot
St. Louis
United States
Harvard
Cutting
New York City
Democratic Party
Eliot Attacks Cambridge School Board Size and Expertise
President Eliot criticizes large school boards and praises smaller executive bodies as more effective. He cites Cambridge as overstaffed and argues for experts on the board, noting the impact on future generations. Charles H. Thurston is highlighted as meeting the standard.
Vindication Hinted for City Officials in Montgomery
This year aims to vindicate most officials except William H. Gray ex superintendent of buildings and Charles A. Brown ex superintendent of streets. How to vindicate former L. M. Hastings ex city engineer remains a hard question despite costly mistakes.
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William H. Gray
Charles A. Brown
L. M. Hastings
Plan to reinstate Hastings aimed at city engineer post
The article details a bold scheme by Nonpartisans and allies to replace Park Commissioner Cox, install Pierce as city engineer, discharge Montgomery, and restore Hastings to the city engineer role, promising benefits while sacrificing three others. It questions the Cambridge ideal of Non-partisan control.
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Hastings
Sortwell
Brown
Pierce
McNamee
Sid
Mr. Hastings
Tierce
Cox
Democratic Park Commissioners
Mr. Cox
Warks Montgomery
Montgomery
Merce
Park Commissioners
Cambridge
President Wheeler Admission Sparks Cambridge Reform Debate
The Good Government League backs Tenry N Wheeler for head of Cambridge reform effort. Wheeler argues city governments in Britain and Germany are more efficient than Cambridge current leadership under Library Hall, highlighting a shift from governance by men to governance by measures. The Nonpartisan machine faced criticism for nominating candidates by name rather than merit, raising concerns over democratic process and municipal competence.
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Good Government League of
Cambridge
Tenry
N. Wheeler
Wheeler
Great Britain
Germany
Library Hall Association
Library Hall
Board of Aldermen
S O
Meeting of the Good Government League Draws Sparse Audience
The meeting at Saunders Theatre attracted few attendees as organizers failed to mobilize public support for the Good Government League. Despite bringing in a nationally reputed speaker from New York, the event drew empty seats, with critics noting the audience’s skepticism toward the movement and Harvard-centered rhetoric.
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Good Government League
Saunders Theatre
New York
Cutting
Boston P
Boston
The
Globe
Gutting
New Yorker
United States
Harvard
Mr Cutting Praises Harvard Concert After Evening Talk
The account notes Mr Cutting giving a hearty handshake despite a cooler reception. His sharp jab at Harvard's concert is highlighted as a compensating element in a lively public exchange.
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Harvard
Unfair Advantage Alleged in Daly Administration Police Rows
A City reform era dispute accuses Mayor Daly and Chief Pullen of hypocrisy as officers claim a pledge to curb political use of the force while promotions and threats allegedly reward or punish political work. Inspectors Hurley and allies are named amid claims of coercion and silenced speech.
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Pullen
McNamee
Hurley
Allen
Daly
Patrick Hurley
Eliot
City Mall
Seab Hero Debate Sparks Labor Friction at Chicago Dinner
Friends of organized labor faced a shock when President Kot called the seab a modern hero at the Economic Club dinner in Chicago. He later softened the stance, suggesting mercenary soldiers like Hessians might be heroes, while avoiding potentially explosive references to Swiss mercenaries and forefathers.
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Friends of Organized Labor
Economic Club
Chicago
Kot
Seab
Labor Movement
Ellot
Switzerland
Louis XVI
Elliot
England
Elliot Dam
Lucerne
Tip to Mr Dana at Good Government League meeting
Mr Dana spoke at a Good Government League gathering saying a city near Cambridge boasted about raising 30 000 in a department head’s claim. The remark highlighted concerns about fiscal practices and oversight in local government.
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Dana
The
Good Government League
Cambridge
Cambridge campaign funds and nonpartisan critique
The piece accuses Cambridge nonpartisan campaign managers and city officials of using city contracts to extract donations, alleging vendors supplied substandard materials to gain leniency. It suggests Mr. Dana would oppose these leaders if fully informed, noting a pattern of deceit and urging truth over falsity.
Questionable Standard Chief Pullen and Daly in Belle of New York
The Sentinel criticizes Chief Pullen for boasting of a personal standard police officers cannot reach. It recalls his past as a sergeant, mentions charges and an elusive charges book tied to Chief Conningham, and suggests public concern if officers imitate his conduct.
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Pullen
Dan Daly
New York
Ike
Daly
the Sentinel
Conningham
Thayer Rewarded and the Me Niumee Reshuffle
The Sentinel reviews Foreman Thayer amid a push to reinstate laid off workers from the Mc Namee era. Thayer faced removal after accusations during Superintendent Shea’s term, including claims of irregular stone weighing and a perceived push for a favorable competitive exam.
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Me Niumee
McNameo
Sentinel
Thayer
Shea
Old
North
Cambridge
Wright
Osborn
Etgil
Barry
Stone Ledge
Iome
City stone contract charges spark civil service dispute
A city committee accuses the former supervisor Thayer of causing delivery of inferior irregular field stone to crushers while praising his prior knowledge of ledge. Mayor Champlin’s 1900 inaugural demand for a first class ledge stone is cited amid Schnee-like audits and questioned reemployment.
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Thayer
Champlin
Civil Service
Edgar R. Champlin
Vindication for George How Land Cox
The present park commissioner Mr. Cox praises the party and denounces the Non-partisan Press. He laments the shift from McNamee era and notes Daly boosters replace McNamee supporters. Cox seeks chairmanship but must see only one Democrat on the board to win the post.
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Cox
McNamee
Park Commission
Conlan
Question on Reardon ties to Good Government League
The SEN TINEL questions Mr. Reardon about his link to the Good Government League and his park commissioner tenure. It asks how many park policemen he requested from the civil service commissions and how many were placed, alleging violations of civil service rules by the city board.
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Reardon
Good Government League
Park Police
The
Sentinel
Civil Service Commissions
Civil Service
City chief of police unpaid wages questioned by machine claim
Chief of Police Cunningham received R108.04 for one day’s salary from the city treasurer on Wednesday. The Non-partisan machine contends he holds his position illegally. The dispute asks whether to pay nothing to settle which claim is valid.
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Cunningham
Subways dispute hints at Liberal Non-partisanship stance
In North Cambridge near Fitchburg tracks a council debate features Councilman Meyers rebuking a non partisan member over subway plans. Julius challenges why the order wasn’t brought forward, suggesting the member’s delay. The exchange underscores tensions over local governance and health board efficiency.
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Fitchburg
Cambridge
Meyers
Julius
Bluff as re election tests McGilrr and Sennett by machine
The public recognizes the so called re election of Drs. McGilrr and Sennett by the machine as a bluff aimed at political effect. The piece suggests the outcome was a staged display rather than a substantive win.
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Drs. McGilrr
Sennett
City Aldermen Split Over Appointments In The Nonpartisan View
In week’s council notes Alderman Anderson faces criticism from straight-laced Non-partisan circles for backing the Democratic side on Chief Pullen's confirmation and opposing ex-Chief Cunninghall. Mayor Daly’s choice of W. J. Nerreon as constable is tabled after Alderman Davis and Carstein vote. Proponents urge more conscience and less party to align with Non-partisan ideals for better city government.
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Anderson
Pullen
Cunninghall
Jaly
W. J. Nlerron
Javis
Republican City Committee
Daly
John T. Lynch
Davis
Carstein
Alderwan Anderson
Good Government League Meets on Civic Reform at Saunders Theatre
The Good Government League held its annual meeting at Saunders theatre on Monday evening. President Wheeler spoke for biennial city elections while Harvard President Eliot urged reform of school governance and civil service. Edmund Reardon urged broader civic spirit and private support. Mr Cutting praised New York's urban stewardship as a model for municipal reform.
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Good Government League
Saunders’ Theatre
Lawrence Minot
Boston League
Carstein, Turke
Francis Cogeswell
Edward K. Cogeswell
David W.muzzey
Winslow
Pullen
Dallenger
Herbbird
Tym
Lancaster
Lombard and Chase
Samuel Usher
Archibald M. Powe
Daly
Eliot
Richard J. Dana
Edmund Steardon
Rounds
Wheeler
League
Harvard
Starvard
United States
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Cambridge
Edmund Reardon
Richard Abana
Augustine J. Daly
Cutting
Club
Citizens’ Union of New York
New York
Daly Addresses Cambridge Police On Duty And Harmony
Mayor Daly urges officers to work in harmony and uphold laws with courage and diligence. He emphasizes accountability, reports to captains, and no fear in enforcing rules while praising discipline and neatness among staff. The mayor vows future fairness and a prosperous year with loyal service expected.
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Daly
Ile
Police Department
City of
Cambridge
Hendrick Club Dance at Prospect Hill Malta Temple
The Hendrick club hosts an entertainment and dance at Prospect Hill Malta Temple on Monday evening February 15. Organized as a Democratic club on September 1, 1908, with Thomas Doris as president, the club contributed to the last state and municipal elections through naturalization and registration efforts. It plans to expand its activities in wards 4 and 1 next year, with rallying committee members including Robert Law, Thomas McDermott, Councilman Kneeland, James Jordan, Thomas Doris, George McNamara, and W. Gardner. Officers are Owen McKenna, president. Charles W. Gardner, vice president. John Morris, financial secretary. Richard Ryan, treasurer. and William J. Brickett, sergeant-at-arms. Prominent Democrats are expected to attend.
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Hendrick
Prospect Hil
Malta
Thos. Doris
Pany
Robert Law
Middlesex A. A
Thomas McDermott
Kneeland
James Jordan
Thomas Doris
George McNamara
W. Gardner
Owen McKenna
Charles W. Gardner
John Morris
Richard Ryan
William J. Brickett
The Veteran's Dance Weave of Red Jacket Veterans Ball
The 11th annual Red Jacket Veteran Wiremen's ball drew large attendance at Prospect hall last Friday. Henry Pierce led floor duties with aid from W C Story and Charles Meclarty. reception committee included W S Chambers F W Madden and others. The event featured guests from nearby towns and included Senator William J. Rounds and Miss Lillian Rounds among the couple list.
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Red Jacket Veteran Wiremen's Association
Prospect Hall
Henry Pierce
W. C. Story
Charles Meclarty
O. J. Lingley
J. J. Baird
J. Webber
Fillebrown
A.tossi
John
R. Lyons
M. Daly
Joseph Moran
J. Sullivan
J. W. Alexander
FP. Agnew
W. W. Smith
Chambers
Fh. W. Madden
C. Emerson
W.T. King
William A
Bryan Club Postpones Hearst Endorsement Meeting
At the Bryan club's Wednesday gathering the resolution to endorse W R Hearst as presidential candidate was indefinitely postponed. The club voted to invite George Red Williams as guest speaker at the next meeting on March 9. A committee including George Hi McNeil John P Stearns John Buckley and John Lynch was appointed to appeal to the city Finance Committee regarding construction under the tracks of the Maine between Ra Street and Rindge Field.
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Bryan Club
W. R. Hearst
George Red Williams
George Hi. McNeil
John P. Stearns
John Buckley
John Lynch
Ieem
Maine
Ra Street
Rindge Field
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