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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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