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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
2
The editorial lambasts Mayor Daly's inaugural address as cold and wasteful, arguing it ignores taxpayers' ability to bear costs. It contrasts with prior leaders who urged fiscal restraint and warns of a go as you please policy unless appropriations are checked.
An editorial weighs Alderman Coveney's year end speech and hints at a shift toward moderation. It notes contrition, possible readmission to the party, or a political stunt. The piece cites past bribery scrutiny and suggests Coveney may be drifting from Non-partisanship toward Democratic alignment.
In his inaugural remarks Mayor Daly discussed city departments and noted the park department faced heavy burdens. He suggested reducing or halting park development and hinted at limiting its operations.
The passage argues the park department, under Democratic control, faces minimal action from the mayor. It urges the aldermen to fund park projects per department recommendations and suggests Daly would block progress if he can. The author insists Democrats deserve support and warns against partisan obstruction.
The piece argues that January speculation about mayoral aspirants is premature and risky. It cautions candidates to wait, noting early entrants often lose to harsher seasons, while stressing the need to avoid overexposure and preserve viable choices for the contest.
The mayor’s new nominations include Dr Chase and Mr Usher for cemetery commissioners, prompting Democratic opposition over a belief the Non-partisan board imposes sectarian tests. Critics warn such religious bias could spread through city departments and erode public service fairness.
The editorial argues Democrats on Cambridge’s city council must unite to ensure an honest efficient and economical administration in 1905. It praises Usher and Chase while warning against bigotry and factionalism, urging party loyalty and organized democracy to advance city welfare and public esteem.
Cambridge Lodge No. 889 held a Wednesday social after a reg nar session at Odd Fellows hall. Louis Rosenberg led a high quality concert and Dutch supper for about 400 members and guests, with each brother bringing a guest. The event featured notable amateur self defense demonstrations and strong praise for hospitality. The next social will be led by Joseph Lformes.
On Washington's Birthday eve and the next night the Institute Hall presents a top amateur minstrel show under director George Suits with a strong chorus and notable solo program. The Shakespeare Lecture Course opened at Tremont Temple with Edward Howard Griggs discussing the humanity of Shakespeare and next week will cover A Midsummer Night's Dream. Also noted is a Bible gift to George Close from Miss Seagrave and others. Cambridge reports rapid work on a new temporary railroad bridge for freight traffic and dam construction progress on the Charles River.
D J Gorman and other leaders plus Aldermen and local figures attended the Cambridge Council banquet. The program featured artistic printing by J Frank Facey, a vivid shield on the cover, and a photo of Grand Knight Hubert T Smith. Auld Lang Syne closed the event with a powerful chorus.
Children of St. John's parish rehearse The Merry Company an operetta to be staged next week at Newtowne hall with Miss Katherine White directing music and Miss Mabel McCarthy planning dances. Cadets and police performers join as peddlers and sleuths in a lively village show.
A lively program with Miss McCarthy directing dances like Sailor's Hornpipe and Blackbird Danes is set for three performances. Tickets are on sale with ten cents for children and fifty cents for adults. A chorus of over seventy five voices accompanies the cast in a festive show.
Arlington Heights to Subway schedules list daytime and night service with multiple intervals to Adams via Beacon Harvard and City Point. Harvard Square East Cambridge departures show early morning and Sunday patterns, with express connections and arrival windows to 11.89 P M and beyond.
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