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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1907
Page
8
The Cambridge Idea gains publicity yet faces doubt as residents weigh it against growth. Merchants push Cambridge as a shopping, business, and cultural hub with rapid transit and local entertainment. The Sentinel urges local pride and home rule, proposing six steps to boost Cambridge commerce and loyalty.
The Tribune denounces critics of Mayor Wardwell and nonpartisans, calling for severe punishment and public shaming. It mocks Cambridge citizens who protest Harvard club methods, and warns loyalists to avoid rule infractions. The piece endorses harsh penalties and public engraving of names.
The Cambridge Chronicle denounces Chairman John Read for a Non-partisanship speech as hypocritical. It accuses the Republican Municipal Party of open bargains with self seeking politicians and corruption in city government. The piece urges Republicans to avoid preaching purity while practicing partisanship.
Late Governor Russell would have been a Democrat and was recognized as such by the Democratic City Committee. The Good Government Association fears trusted councilmen being watched. the Institute drama is set for St Patrick's Night with Boucicault’s Arrah Na Pogue and a large amateur cast led by J McElroy.
The Tribune’s editorial jab at Democratic rivals sparks replies amid voter registrar case. The Water Board elects ex Mayor Sortwell as chairman. Gene Flanagan touts Cambridge young men’s concert slated Sunday March 3, inviting friends.
Dr. Walter J Webb of 2036 Massachusetts Avenue reports rapid coal disappearance from his bin. He notes about a ton vanishes daily and other tenants report similar losses. Police are investigating the unexplained depletion.
The John Craig Stock Company brings Hoyt's A Contented Woman to the Bijou Theatre for a week of performances. The troupe, noted for clever acting, will have more to do in this farce with well defined characters. Plans call for a short New England tour in March before a Globe Theatre summer season.
In the institute setting, the article notes a nostalgic drama revival at Institute hall. It references ongoing arts coverage and hints at discounts or bargains linked to AHERN'S BARGAINS on page 7.
Andrew J. Conlin, superintendent of the Simplex Electrical Company in Cambridge, Mass, for over 15 years, received a silver loving cup from fellow employees on Saturday at 1 pm February 16. William Middleton spoke, praising Conlin's service to the company and its workers as he prepared to say goodbye.
Mr. Conlin bids farewell to fellow employees praising years with Simplex and recalling early days with Henry Morse. He vows to keep friendship and hustle in business as the Simplex company grows into a leading electrical firm. The arrangements committee included Dover, Massy, Dover, Young, Sullivan, Harrington, and Farrell.
The speaker argues that republics depend on the average citizen doing everyday duties well. He urges self restraint, honest law enforcement, and social uplift through individual initiative and cooperation, stressing generosity, loyalty to the people, and a united, robust Union.
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