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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
8
The Sentinel announces a 1907 ownership change and a bold policy to serve Cambridge’s 100,000 residents. Henry J. Mahoney and Daniel J. Toomey pledge a fighting Democratic voice while inviting all citizens to use the paper’s columns for legitimate ends.
The Sentinel urges Democrats to unite and study Edmund Burke's Conciliation to gain wisdom for governing. It warns against letting Republicans polarize the city and calls for a united front to secure political strength and prevent the rise of a non-partisan alternative.
Rev William Orr pastor of St. Pauls church dies at the parochial residence after a long years of service. He was beloved as a simple knightly gentleman and ideal father to his flock. His life combined devotion, humor and philosophical outlook until his death.
John T. Shea, East Cambridge temperance leader, spoke before about 3000 Natick citizens on Sunday evening arguing against open saloons. He is regarded as Massachusetts’s strongest temperance orator and his forceful, fact filled style drew repeated cheers as he challenged the no license stance.
Division 25 of Cambridgeport names Miss B M Dee as president and a slate including Miss Mary Sweeney recording secretary Miss Teresa O Hara and other officers. Division 27 of Cambridge elects Miss Alice Hayes president and a team with Mrs Margaret Murphy and Miss Ada Grattan filling key posts.
The Sentinel’s Gossip laments a fireman’s lobbying at City Hall against his chief’s wishes while asserting he remains a citizen. The piece notes Goo Goos unfairness in reporting candidates and questions why a Democratic alderman candidate’s past employer is revealed but not for a Non partisan rival.
The board of aldermen praised Flynn and Andrew for their service last Wednesday night. Andrew leaves to join the State legislature while Flynn retires to private life after four years. The notice urges timely subscriptions to the Sentinel.
Complex historical transit schedule for Boston routes with multiple lines and times. Lists service between Arlington Centre Adams Harvard Cambridge Dudley and surrounding areas with varying frequencies, night services, Sundays, and special routes through subway and bridges.
A notice urges payment of arrears and one dollar for the year 1907. If a name is not listed, pay one dollar and it will be added to the list.
At the Cambridge city hall on a Wed nesday forenoon Mayor Charles H. Thurston, whose term expires Jan 7, hosted over 500 visitors including city officials and residents to offer best wishes. Among guests were Mayor-elect Walter C. Wardwell, Board of Aldermen President Charles H. Lake, and Common Council President George A. Giles. A leather‑upholstered mahogany rocking chair and bouquets of American beauty roses were presented by Clerk of Committees John McDuffie on behalf of city hall employees. The mayor joked that the chair cannot be taken away.
Recently elected Riverside boat club officers were installed amid revelry at the club quarters. Toastmaster Wm Newman led the ceremony. Officers: John Brassil president, Robert McKinley vice president, John Toomey secretary, Frank Dardis financial secretary, Arthur Artesani treasurer, John Toomey captain. Delegates to NEA BR AL include Brassil Sullivan Culhane and J Frank Facey.
The veteran finance secretary resumes duties as the Riverside Boat Club, now celebrating almost 40 years of aquatic sport history. Officers greeted members with brief speeches, while D. Driscoll and other old timers recalled the club’s early vibrant days and noted the enduring honor of the Riverside name.
The Bijou to stage A Texas Steer a four act political satire by the late Charles H Hoyt. Three scenes set in Washington under the Capitol. Hoyt's insider politics humor is sharp and the production promises brisk action and season defining moments at the Bison.
At a regular board meeting National City Bank elected David A. Barber of the Standard Action Co to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of James W. Harren. The change brings a valuable asset to a leading city bank.
A New Year’s night program at Cyprus Hall featured William Adams in a monologue Louis Polack a vocalist Professor Albert a magician Emily Porter a singer and dancer Anna de Coste a buck and wing dancer Keefe and Coughlin an illustrated songs act Uncle Sam’s U S A Girls also performed to a large audience highlighting the club’s entertainment lineup.
Stafford and Watson, a comedy duo, present Tizhe and Hansel in a sister act of moving pictures. The show highlights humor and stage presence with a cinematic flair.
Eliza A Hapgood aged eighty one was buried on Wednesday January 2 from her home at 195 Norfolk Street after a long residence in the city. Described as a true Christian woman she left many friends who mourn her passing. Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex ss to heirs and all interested in the estate of Francis McMahon late of Cambridge. A will presented for probate requests letters testamentary to Margaret M. McMahon executrix without bond. Citations to appear January 8 1907 at 9 am in Cambridge Probate Court. Requires three weekly notices in The Cambridge Sentinel.
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