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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mike
Sullivan
Wackburn
Blackburn
New England
Cambridge
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