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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1905

Page

2

Rapid Transit Plans for Cambridge Route and Harvard Square

A Boston elevated line proposal envisions an elevated railway across most of the route with a subway terminal at Harvard square and another at its end. Support favors Harvard square as a terminal but warns against a large elevated hub there. The plan aims to minimize property damage while serving riders, with underground options as last resort.

Rapid Transit Committee Boston St. Co Cambridge Port Dana Hill Harvard Square Central Square East Boston Cambridge Terminal Brattle Square

Cambridge Boulevard Scheme Sparks City Debate

Alder men killed the rush to pledge city funds for Capt. Dallinger's boulevard plan after probing for proper investigation. The piece questions debt levels and cautions against land deals at inflated values while urging permanent fire department staff and criticizes park appropriations and river drive funding.

Cambridge Club Seeks Grants for Park Improvements

Cambridge Club discusses two appropriation orders of 15000 and 20000 to build a shelter and renovate a park. They push removing the old Wyman schoolhouse to expand landscaped areas and align with plans, aiming to complete a harmonious roadside and riverbank system with the Charles River basin as a focal setting.

Charles River John’. Dwyer The Park Commission Cambridge Club

Rural life and urban heat in a city playground scene

A narrative contrasts the pleasures of rural scenery with crowded city life. It describes workers families and children suffering in heat and pollution, then shifts to a large playground where two rival baseball teams meet for the championship under the sun with spectators cheering, close to home.

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Public health plea for parks and baths in Cambridge

A speaker urges expansion of parks baths and playgrounds to improve urban life. He cites malaria avoidance clean streets ventilated buildings and year round baths and new gym facilities as essential public health measures. George Howland Cox and Simond Reardon add remarks on Cambridge park history.

Cambridge Park Commission Cambridge Mir Oges George Howland Cox Simond Reardon M. Donovan Morris Cambridge Street Mass Prospect Street

Minstrel Show Delights City Audiences This Week

The St. John's Literary Institute staged a two night minstrel and dance production led by director George Salts. Metines' orchestra under Suits supported a colorfully costumed ensemble with strong audience demand for encores. The program featured chorus numbers and solo acts with multiple stars including Miss Kitty Siplen Miss Minnie Carey Mr. John O Neill and Miss Marietta Emery amid vibrant period costumes and lively performance.

St. John's Literary Institute George Salts George Metines Suits Want Wotsen Charles T Indies Geo. A. Salts Miss Kitty Siplen Santa Claus Mr. John O'Neill Bill Minnie Carey Chas, Long Han , Nah Frank Shaughnessy Sweet Little Wakima Misa MaeSiphen Mary McCarthy John Wilson Mary Lloyd Harry William Toohey Marietta Emery Jenn Mian Collina Cupid

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