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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1904
Page
2
The piece criticizes Mayor Daly for removing Chief Cunningham, arguing the hasty action harms the administration and public trust. It condemns Daly as inexperienced and driven by revenge, suggesting his rise was due to birth and politics rather than qualifications.
The piece argues the Nonpartisan group aims to seize annual appointments and park commission control, threatening to remove board members who resist. It notes current park commissioners include two Democrats and one Republican and questions motives tied to future political advantage. It recalls McNamee era limits on mayoral interference and hints at broader factional pressure.
The passage argues Democrats could use new precedents to gain leverage, suggesting the mayor may replace a Democrat with a compliant ally to seize control. It claims the Non-partisan machine would prefer to shift blame onto others while advancing graft, potentially removing the Irish and maintaining influence.
A discussion on Democratic and Non-partisan splits in the city council. The piece notes rising defections from the machine this year, questions machine control, and cites Alderman Carstein’s investigation and Weeks Lynch as outcomes. It critiques the Chronicler's nervous prosperity over a minority capture.
The article accuses the current city administration of spoils system abuses and poor handling of municipal issues. It argues that Non-partisans and Democrats alike feel deceived by leader Daly and questions Cambridge’s future under the current regime, noting Irish-American supporters’ disillusion.
A local controversy accuses Mayor Daly of improperly pressuring Dr. Lane over a milk inspection role. The mayor orders an exam, rejects the doctor, seeks his resignation, and discovers a supposed resignation was invalid. The episode highlights alleged irregular action and governance concerns.
The mayor pressed for Doctor Lane to resign but discovered Lane was not a city official and could not sign any city papers. The incident is labeled a cheap political trick, urging officials to avoid similar demands and warning Cambridge's Black citizens to remember the lesson for future elections.
The article quotes East Cambridge remarks predicting taxes will rise to at least 18.50 with last year cited as 50 cents too low. It criticizes the mayor for blaming incompetence, pension costs, and appointing an aging police chief while railing against higher taxes.
The piece accuses Mayor Daly and the Democratic administration of hollowing out the city machine, citing the treatment of Gray and ex-Superintendent Brown. It argues Non-partisan leaders misrepresented layoffs, questions restoration of others, and portrays the mayoral team as hypocritical in their staffing decisions.
The Prose editorial views Cunningham's removal as a nonpartisan matter, noting the writ of mandamus served on Meyer Daty at the view and outlining the legal action surrounding the case.
The article argues Mayor Daly lacked lawful grounds to remove Chief Cunningham and that civil service and city charter provisions imply the mayor needed aldermanic consent and due hearing. It considers Massachusetts precedents and notes broader implications for state governance and municipal appointments. It critiques local politics and partisan maneuvering surrounding Coveney and Shaughnessy.
A February 8 1904 letter from the Good Government league secretary in Cambridge charges the Cambridge Sentinel with endorsing Alderman Lake. The secretary states the league never endorses candidates and asks for a correction. He cites past reports and notes the league’s origins in Library Hall Association.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a candidate or figure named Gevensy in a political contest, with mention of party shift and a heated moment. The text is incomplete and does not provide clear dates, places, or outcomes.
The Cambridge Non-partisans face criticism over appointive favors as Democrats talk of financial considerations. Coveney asserts appointments matter less than money, amid silent mayoral approval and a shift from efficiency to patronage in governance.
The Chronicle condemns editors for past criticisms of Chief Pullen while recounting earlier editorials that damaged the police department. The writer asserts the paper’s Whitewash for Sale editorial boosted a fall campaign and led to Pullen’s rank reduction, and criticizes the Chronicle for repeating a falsehood.
A Cambridge audience found Mr. R Fulton Cutting of New York disappointing at Saunders theatre under the Good Government League. The event failed to meet expectations, while Harvard President Bilot impressed the crowd with his best performance, leaving Cutting's remarks seen as of limited interest to Cambridge workers and sympathizers.
The Sentinel and Chronicle debate the Mayors address and the health board fiasco. Donahoe's Magazine offers insight into the mayor's character while the Non-partisans face questions over the re-employment of Mrs. Sennott and McGirr and Dr. Weeks's role. The piece questions honesty and competence in city administration.
A Somerville councilman Sydney Monk calls for the removal of Superintendent Jorge M Chikas over snow cleanup failures. The editorial notes cleaner streets in other cities and urges immediate public work to provide employment rather than defer maintenance and repairs.
The Practical Politics column argues the Cambridge administration is not non partisan after its first month in office. It asserts the paper, owned and edited by Republicans, would oppose Democratic control and oppose McNamee Democracy as it defends Republican colors for office.
The Chronicle critiques Senator Rounds over the Cambridge police bill drafts and the petition route. It suggests Rounds is easily led and contrasts his tenure with former senators, urging readers to seek him out if trouble arises.
The passage critiques the enduring deception in politics, arguing clever politicians feign friendship while nurturing hatred, and describe the political arena as fertile for hypversay. It compares political deceit to a toying game and hints at a deep, unspoken cynicism within public life.
The piece likens public figures to glad hand men from scripture noting Cov eney's remarks about General Champlin at a Non-partisan banquet. It draws parallels with Amasa Joab and Judas as glad hand figures while avoiding naming other attendees.
The Sacred Heart Review notes a Cambridge schoolboy refused his diploma from Mayor McNamee last year due to Irish ties but accepted it from Mayor Daly. It comments on the boy's view of current leadership versus the Mayflower reference and hints at his peculiar remarks about the Irish.
Non-partisans face a snag over paying laborers 2.25 dollars a day. The issue heads for board and mayor veto as the mayor reportedly opposes the rise and the budget impact. Democrats force a clear record, with the minority pressing for action and the others split on the outcome.
The text questions the qualifications of an unnamed official before entering duties in municipal government and compares them unfavorably with Dr. Lane who was inspector of milk. It suggests an essay by Dr. Lane on chemistry for comparison of diction and syntax.
The article notes Democrats backing a twenty five cent daily raise for city laborers, facing opposition from the Non-partisan finance committee. It praises Democratic persistence in the Cambridge council and forecasts a potential veto by Non-partisans in the Board of Aldermen, calling the move a repeat of Massachusetts labor history.
At a board of health meeting on Wednesday, Drs. Clancy Fleet Nelligan and Leahy were re elected inspectors for public schools with two changes and one addition. Drs. Fitzsimmons and Crowley failed to gain re election. Drs. Hutchinson and King were elected in their places.
A grand dance will be held at Inman Hall on Toman square Washington's Birthday evening under Dennis J. Mine's direction. The notice outlines an entertainment event with local organization and timing details.
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