Harvard Tax Exemptions and Cambridge Centennial Debate
Councillor McNamara proposes Harvard donate 500000 to Cambridge in its centennial year as a benevolent gesture, not tax relief. The piece questions the tax exemption for private institutions and suggests broader tax reform including Tech and other campuses. It notes Tech’s riverfront expansion and asks if Harvard might donate 300000 while considering cash for non educational uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Harvard
Cambridge
Radelife
Massachusetts General Court
Sticks
Call for Police Reform and City Manager Rule
A metropolitan police chief warns against politicized policing and urges a nonpartisan leadership. The writer advocates hiring a capable chief, depoliticizing transfers, and adopting a city manager plan to reduce taxes, citing over 400 U S cities already using this system.
Philosopher Sheriff McElroy Speaks on Death Penalty
Sheriff J McElroy presents a plain view of his county office and the capital punishment regime. He cites three causes for youth crime including law scofflaw eras poor home life and joblessness while reflecting on executions he witnessed with humane, plainspoken eloquence.
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J. McElroy
Central Square
Middlesex County
McElroy
Lever Brothers Win State Trophy for Accident Prevention
Cambridge plant with 1,700 workers and 3.5 million man hours posted eight lost time accidents, earning the state trophy for making the best progress in accident prevention for the year. Aimed at sharing the success, a booklet will be sent to large industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Lever Brothers
America
Unpaid Boards Draw Call for Cambridge Reform
In Cambridge scrutiny targets unpaid public boards and calls for reform. Critics say the unpaid industrial commission hampers governance and urge replacing it with a paid superintendent and active local developer role led by Mr. Downey of the Cambridge Industrial Assn to spur growth.
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Cambridge
Lynch
East
Cambridge Industrial Ass'n
Downey
North Cambridge political scene and local events noted
The piece lists North Cambridge figures supporting State Treasurer candidate Charley Hurley for governor and mentions a ward 11 delegate race with the slogan Hurl for Hurley. It notes mayoral neutrality on departments until budget passage, PWA layoffs, meeting with Col. E M Starling, a Harvard Square fire with injuries, and praise for City Councillors Mike Sullivan and Jerry Sullivan. It also covers a Democratic City Committee Ball, a Roosevelt guard assignment, and a lively Blessed Sacrament minstrel show with talk of a new city department superintendent.
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North Cambridge
Treas
Charley Hurley
Joe
Hurley
P.W.A
Col. E. M. Starling
Roosevelt
Herman Gutheim
Boylston Street
Harvard Sq
Mike Sullivan
Democratic City Committee
Continental Hotel
Lynch
Margaret Lynch
John J. Toomey
John R. King
Martin H. King
Boston Police
President Roosevelt
Mike
Jerry Sullivan
Harvard
Blessed Sacrament Parish
Burt Ryan
Esther Dolan
Local hearing over Cambridge license decision stirs questions
Rev. Richard Cummings and Deacon Arthur Perveer attended as speakers while Chairman Quinn faced tough questions from attorneys. The session probed why the license was granted in Central Square with names of city officials and corporators exposed, hinting at a possible dummy corporation as A. B. C. planned further visits to involved sites.
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Richard Cummings
First Baptist Church
Arthur
Perveer
The
Baptist Church
Cambridge
Quinn
Central Sq
Atty
McLaughlin
Joseph Fitzsimmons
Theodore A. Lynch
Albert Finegold
Cambridge City Council Eyes Tax Break Linked to Harvard
The Cambridge City Council debated taxing Harvard property to lower the 1926 tax rate from 41 to 34.75 with Councillor McNamara arguing the burden falls on Cambridge. Dee proposed Radcliffe Tech and B A amendments but withdrew them after objections. Toomey cautioned against making it a laughing matter. The order passed 12 to 0. Additional orders included Federal Housing Area street conveyance with rights reserved. Tierney’s petitions about Observatory Hill Library were referred to trustees. The mayor’s request for 1800 to add WW portraits went to Finance. Deputy Police Chief post bill moved to committee.
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Cambridge
McNamara
Harvard
Dee
Radcliffe
Tech
B. A
Toomey
Clark Street
U.S
Tierney
Observatory Hill
Huron Avenue
Execution of Children in England Restrictions on Juvenile Capital Punishment
The report notes that England forbids the execution of children under fourteen, with authorities outlining that no person below that age can face capital punishment. It discusses legal and moral implications in the justice system.
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England
King of Burlesque at Central Square Theatre
Weeklong engagement features star cast including Warner Baxter Alice Faye Jack Oakie Arline Judge and Fats Waller with Nick Long Jr Paddy O Day and Jane Withers. New songs dances and comedy drive the thrills as Paddy O Day crashes New York nightlife with spirited performances.
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Warner’ Baxter
Alice Faye
Jack Oakie
Arline Judge
Mons Barrie
Gregory Ratoff
Dixie Dunbar
Fats Waller
Nick Long, Jr
Paddy O'Day
Jane
New York
Macbeth Hosts a Banquet by Luther Witham Caterer
A Cambridge catering expert, Luther Witham, is praised for mastering the art of pleasing crowds with refined, restrained dining. The feature extols his ability to blend quality, variety, and service into a memorable feast. Location listed as Chatham Street, Lynn, Massachusetts. Tel. Breakers 5581.
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Macbeth
Cambridge
Luther Witham
Chatham §T
Lynn
Mass
Jooss Ballet Invades Colonial Theatre in Boston
The Jooss Ballet group from Europe brings interpretative dance to the Colonial Theatre for three performances next week including a Wednesday night and Thursday matinee and evening. Miriam Winslow presents with A. H. Handley handling management.
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Europe
Jooss Ballet
Colonial Theatre
Cambridge
Jools
Miriam Winslow
A. H. Handley
Boston
American Citizenship Rights For Children Of Chinese Parents
Ares states that children born in the United States of Chinese parents are American citizens. This reflects debates on birthright and nationality policy and aligns with U S law governing jus soli citizenship.
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Ares
United States
Pigeons Breed Each Month Except Molt Period
Pigeons breed every month of the year with the exception of the molt month, typically August or September.
Local performers shine in a lively stage night
Dr. Leo Cannon played A Little Bit Independent while Ben Wyeth portrayed that role. Tom O'Hara attended the Jack and Jill Wedding and sang with feeling. Joe Higgins and Bill Galgay performed in the black face circle. Master Eddie Shine and the Yearwood brothers wowed the audience. Tom Quinn and Mrs. Mary Galvin Breau were praised as great singers.
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Leo Cannon
Buttercup
Ben Wyeth
Tom O'Hara
Joe Higgins
Bill Galgay
Black Face
Eddie Shine
Yearwood Brothers
Tom Quinn
Mary Galvin Breau
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Leahy
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Colonial Beverage CO
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Mass. Ave
Savings Bank
Central Bq
Central Square Theatre
Edward Roseman & Co
Chestnut &J
Cambridge of
Harvard Square
Ilness
Pres
Tom Gibson
Convenient Jewelry Store
the Sentinel
Drake
Memnchusetts Avenue
Ayis
Sanitary
Security Fence Co
Ment
Somerset
Somerville
BUY Direct
Dennehy & Sons
Cedrus Ave
Roslindale
Masa
Tel
Trowbridge
Kirkland
Nevin
Sherman St
Daniel F. O’brien
Funeral Home
Massachusetts Avenue
Hancock
Ambridge
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