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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1904

Page

2

Longtime Cambridge alderman praised for steady service and integrity

A tribute to Alderman Carstein for six years of sober, unglamorous work on the Cambridge board of aldermen. The piece contrasts his quiet diligence with the party’s non-partisan rivals and details the politics surrounding Coveney, Coveney’s defection, and the rise of Non-partisan influence. It also notes the retirement plans of President Good and remarks on Barrett, Doherty, and Authier as fellow city officials shaping Cambridge’s future.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Democratic Party McNamee President Good Good Senate Common Council Coveney Authier City Hall Carstein

Defeat Not Demoralizing Reform Efforts

Many signs suggest the recent defeat has not demoralized reform efforts and that momentum remains despite setbacks. Political observers note resilience among supporters and continued push for policy goals in the near term.

Board of Aldermen Changes Mark 1903 to 1904

The article notes a party shift in the 1904 board from eight Democrats and three Republicans to five Democrats and six Republicans. It explains two Democrats elected by a Non-partisan group may follow party lines, and lists retirements: Barrett Authier Good Doherty from Democrats, Bell from Republican. It identifies six returning members Marrington Lynn Davis Coveney Caratein Barry and five newcomers Lake Blodgett Barnard Anderson Aven. It questions potential efficiency of the new board compared with last year.

Board of Aldermen Messrs. Coveney Allen Board of Bell Messrs Barrett Authier Good Doherty Marrington Lynn Davis Coveney Caratein Barry Lake Blodgett Barnard Anderson Aven

Alderman Bell Retires After Years at City Hall

Alderman Bell retires from public life after years serving at city hall. He remained faithful to party leaders despite the non partisan document, marking the end of a long municipal career.

Doherty City Hall Cambridge Bell

Year 1903 remembered for crime famine and church events

The article reflects on 1903 as historic for crime in Cambridge including the slugger case and George Perry linked turmoil, the coal famine, stock market calamities, and religious losses. It notes Pope Leo XIII death, clergy losses, and Alaska boundary fixes as key events shaping nations.

Cambridge George Perry East Cambridge Lamothe Lowell New York Pennsylvania Boston Leo XIII Peter John Flatley S J. Peter's John Ford Working Boys’ Home Eagland KF. W. Farrar Cardinal Vaughn Canada Christendom

Defeat of Mayor McNamee and Non-partisans shocks Cambridge

A December 15 defeat rattled Mayor McNamee and the Cambridge Non-partisans. Democrats feel energized for the next campaign while Republicans fear a rising opposition. The piece condemns the Non-partisans as cowardly and hypocritical, regrets the editor’s stance, and praises some public servants despite political rancor.

Cambridge McNamee

Local Brevities From North Cambridge and Nearby Areas

Local notes report Mullers Bros benefiting from war rumors as tanners in North Cambridge work overtime. Mrs Arey cured of diphtheria, and her son convalesces. Edward Griffin shod over 62 horses in a day. Willow Athletic Club rehearses for a minstrel show on Washington's Birthday at Odd Fellows hall.

Orient Muller Bros North Cambridge Arey Massachusetts Avenue Cottage Park Avenue Willow Athletic Club Odd Fellows North Cambridge Washington G. L. Whalen Fredericks. Deitrick New Brighton Brookline N. H Fresh Pond Ice Company Margaret Stone Cambridge Street Sixth Street Massachusetts General Hospital Stone Mamie Prior Western Avenue Adeline Prior Agnes Prior Katie Prior Marty Hayes William C. Murphy John McKean Miss Prior I’at Patrick F. Dunleach Ernest Blanchard Edward Welch Common Council of Young’s Hotel Edward J. Moriarty St. Peter’s Catholic Church Concord Avenue City Hal Francis C. Dwyer Ladies’ Auxiliary Somerville Cambridge Council K. of C Prospect Hall Megansett Club Fred Burke James Delaney Paul Burke Joseph Sullivan Joseph Crowley Edward Kelley Horace Jackson Cantabrigia Club East End Christian Union Tennessee Mountaineers Father James Higgins Cathedral of the Holy Cross Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge John J. O'Brien Charles H.taylor Boston Globe Economy Club Hotel Bellevue Court William BE. Russell Foresters of America Tte Sentinel Colonial Outing Club Strachan Newtowne Club W. H. Smart Relief Corpa 87 Mra Mary A. Donovan Helen A. Mullett Hattle A.ge Annie M. Walker Sarah M. Morgan Sarah K. Hastings

Installing officers and local notices in Cambridge area

The article lists installing officers for the Odd Fellows and I O F in Cambridge plus new store openings by Lombard & Co. in Arlington. It covers a Harvard dormitory incident, quad tournament results, club elections, local concerts, funerals, court actions, and upcoming civic events with names, places, and dates.

Mock Session Opens as Aldermen Mock Up City Council

After the regular board meeting on Tuesday evening the Democratic members staged a mock session. Alderman Barrett escorted Harrington to the chair, jokes followed as Doherty paid a wager, and a committee escorted Harrington to a celebratory repast where city officials and guests enjoyed stories and speeches. The gathering ended late with the city council of 1903 fading into memory.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Barrett Anace Alderman Harrington Alderman Good Harrington Registrar of Voters McCall Doherty Barry Authier Barrett Nickerson

Cambridge Masonic Bodies Near New Fraternity Building

Cambridge six Masonic bodies move toward a new combined facility or a bank built structure. The Cam bridgeport Savings Bank plans a new building in Central square with offices above. Starting February all Cambridgeport lodges will meet at Charity lodge room North Cambridge for about a year.

Cambridge Charity Lodge Central Square Cambridgeport Savings Bank Bank Cambridgeport North

Sullivan and Blackburn Fought a Close Draw in Chelsea Bout

Mike Sullivan of this city and Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia fought 15 hard rounds at Chelsea A C. The referee scored it a draw though many felt Sullivan deserved the decision. Both fighters exchanged sharp jabs body blows and rallies with Sullivan pressing the action despite weight disadvantage.

Mike Sullivan Wackburn Blackburn New England Cambridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Qvork Carsten the Sentinel Alderman Coveney Alderman Carstein Democrats John W. Coveney Judas Crend MR. Barrett Mr. Coveney Ele Mr. Doherty MR. Authier Alderman Bell Col. Higginson Dr. Fitzsimons Daly Mayor McNamee Timothy Danehy John Quill T. H. McCarthy Lewis Slick) Greiner Jean Baptiste Nadeau Greiner St. John's Sacred Heart Notre Dame P. R. Arseneaux Treas John Brodreau Louis Benoit Fred Marcis Peter Berebe Napoleon Verreault CO. Landry Henry Provost Joseph Trembly Peggy Paris My Emmaline Hilla Geary Agnes Geary Mary Connell Nellie Keleher Gertrude Goodwin Alex. Musgrave William McCrehan John O'Connell James Witzgerald John Goners Father Murphy James Burns Russell Hall Burns Harvard Yale Columbia Princeton H. BK. Beane J. I. Stewart Cambridge Y. M. C. A Watertown Charles River Speedway Supt. Gilman Brookline Road Speedway Hendricks Club Owen McKenna Charles W.gardner Richard Ryan James Jordon John J. Morrs Augustine J. Daly Edw. J. Moriarty St. Peter’s Church Almy District Court Cambridge Lower Hall Mary Jane Kingsley Chester W. Kingsley Chester Street Kingsley F. B. Marble North Avenue Baptist Church Cambridge Cemetery Robert J. Connolly Mary Connolly Board of Health Arlie Gagnon Sodon Street Independent Ice Company Second Street Henry O. Smith Reuben A. Beard Prospect Street Beard Broadway Smith Hatfield First National Bank of Romeo Mich Mr. Beard Romeo, Mich T. W. Higginson Sona of G. A. R. Hall Inman Square Frank P. Curran South Pine Carolinas Curran Brown Tremont Street Clanen Alexander Wight W. J.taylor Society Patrick Cahill Mary Miss Cahill van Norden Street St. John's Church Rindge Avenue Charles H. Cavanagh Cavanagh McCaffery and Deehan John Seymour Hoxton Seymour St. James Church Philip B. Dallinger Benjamin Welch Vandewater Steiner Hugh A. Thompson Auburn Street Hazel Abou the Board of Aldermen
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