Inaugural a weak start for Mayor Daly in city
The editorial panel criticizes Mayor Daly for a weak inaugural address and limited immediate action. It notes his lack of prior city leadership, possible influence from campaign powers, and slow pace as new mayor. It cites Coveney and Davis as examples of internal party tensions and questions whether Daly will assert progress or be overridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Coveney
Shea
City Hall
Davis
Bates Inaugural Pushes Women Voting in City Elections
In his inaugural address Governor Bates urges extending municipal suffrage to women. The piece argues political maneuvering to curb Democratic gains, notes opposition from certain factions, and predicts intensified gender based political mobilization influencing city contests. The piece questions motives and suggests partisan figures behind the push.
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Bates
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Who 18 To Be It Our City Hall Aims At Daly Policy
Citizens watch City Hall as a new mayor faces a policy question. They seek to know if Mayor Daly will assert his own ideas or yield to the board chairman in guiding the city’s course.
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Daly
City Boss Dominates Year as Democratic Hope Fades
In a blunt appraisal a prominent Democrat says Gen Champlin must share the stage, while Jerry Donovan edges toward mayoral ambition. Coveney’s vindictive streak flares as he excludes Democrats from the finance committee, sparking tension. The row over John T Shea’s removal promises more clashes and a tense political year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Champlin
Jerry Donovan
Coveney
John T. Shea
Inauguration Signals Cambridge Political Shift Ahead
The Cambridge election shows a narrow nonpartisan win but a normally Democratic city. The new mayor Augustine J. Daly signals a realignment, with former Democrats aiding the movement. Republicans out of power face a lesson that nonpartisans must span parties to succeed, while Democrats prepare for next year. Cambridge remains politically dominated by the Democratic party, driven by McNamee’s administration and party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine J. Daly
Cambridge
University City
Ite
John H. H. McNamee
McNamee
Temple Hall
Citizens’ Party
Library Hall
MecNamee
Cambridge Armory Headquarter Move Stirs Militia Circles
City comments on Col Pew of the Light Regiment turning Cambridge armory into headquarters sparking local tension. The Second Brigade camp at Lakeville drew separate parade grounds, prompting calls that Cambridge should not fund a militia clubhouse for multiple regiments. Rumors mention Mayor Daly and a prominent Knight of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pew
Lighth
Cambridge
Pew
Lakeville
Onteida
Massachusetts
Inaugural Usher Snubs Dem Stand for Mayor elect
An usher who attended Mayor McNamee's last inauguration refused a bid to serve again, stating he is a Democrat and won't switch sides. The article notes tensions within the Nonpartisan party as Coveney's influence grows and Gustaf Carstein resigns from Ward 11, amid insult claims by the Nonpartisans. Representative James F. Aylward is praised after being elected chairman of the House steering committee by his Democratic peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coveney
Gustaf Carstein
Hans L. Carstein
Cambridge
James F. Aylward
House
Praise for Public Buildings Chiefs Overcoming Trying Terms
The text lauds Superintendent Tracy and Superintendent of Janitors Road for keeping city schools open warm and accessible during difficult times. It notes Coveney’s early visit last Tuesday seeking John T. Shea’s scalp and a conference with City Solicitor Pevey, the mayor, and Coveney to plan actions, with a hint of rivalry if Shea outmaneuvers Coveney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Coveney
John T. Shea
Pevey
Shea
Desirable Corner Stores Advertised in Chelsea
An Advocate notes corner stores in Chelsea advertised as gin mills with a Chelsea undertaker also offering trading stamps to customers. The item reflects the local press habit of broad notices and small business promotions reaching readers through the Boston Argus environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Boston Argus
Advocate
Maccabe
Middlesex registry records rise by 95 instruments
Total of 33 358 items listed in Middlesex county registry of deeds at East Cambridge shows 95 more instruments than the previous year. The Cambridgeport Gym was to host a Quincy A A basketball game but the visitors failed to appear, Columbia A A substituted and lost 28 to 16. East Cambridge post office lanterns dimmed by frozen gas meters, clerks used candles. Harvard aquatic teams begin practice next Friday three times weekly in Dunster tank with an exhibition January 26 featuring class races clashes and a diving event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Registry of Deeds
East Cambridge
Edwin C. Childs
Cambridgeport
Quincy A. A
Quincy
Columbia A. A
Harvard Aquatic
Dunster Tank
Third Annual Ball of Clarke Social and Cycle Club
The Clarke Social and Cycle Club held its third annual ball at Prospect hall with about 200 couples attending. Geldert's orchestra provided an excellent promenade concert from eight, and floor marshal Albert I Sawyer directed dancing with Alfred I Bates as floor director and a long list of aides and officers named. President Elliot plans a Harvard stay and Philadelphia engagements. annual reports due to the board by February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Social and Cycle Club
Prospect Hall
Geldert
Albert I*. Sawyer
Alfred I. Bates
William J. Knox
George A. Hampton
M.D. Angel
J. W. McKenzie
P. R. Phelan
Smith
WH. R. Brown
Camell
A. JL
Colling
W. B. Lindsey
J. BE
Parker
J.T. Hampton
W. H. Rees
McCulloch
It. R. Nicholaewsky
W. H. Peterson
G. B. Angel
J. M. Silva
It. J. McNamee
Albert F. Sawyer
Alfred H. Bates
John W. MekKengle
Martin R. Angel
Patrick R. Phelan
Charles F. Lamb
Alfred al. Bates
John W. McKeagle
Walter M. Montgomery
Harvard Ends Pew Rent for Cambridge Students
Harvard University will stop paying pew rents for students attending six Cambridge churches, effective June. The board voted, saying the action balances economy with fairness as students may worship elsewhere. churches fear diminished religious life and complain of neglecting faith. The move saves 1881 dollars for 1902 03 and impacts First Church Unitarian, First Congregational, Christ Church Episcopal, Old Cambridge Baptist, Epworth Methodist, and St Paul’s Catholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Cambridge
Corporation
First Church
Unitarian
8. M. Crothers
Alexander McKenzie
Christ Church
Protestant Episcopal
Prescott Hearts
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Woodman Bradbury
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilbur N. Mason
St. Paul's Church
W. Ort
Blot
Pilot
University
Crothers
Eliot
Harvard
Jerome D. Greene
Iself
AV. Ort
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Holyoke Street
J.J . Ryan
Pew
Father Ryan
Father Orr
University Corporation
Boston
Spiritual Director Surprised at Sacred Heart C T A Install
The Sacred Heart C T A 8 held its annual officer installation at Ita rooma in St Marys hall Mt Auburn on Tuesday evening Shortly after 8 o clock Edward Mul ready of Rockland president of the Boston Archdiocesan Union assisted by Lawrence B Murphy of Boston chairman of the Suffolk county board of directors installed the officers elect The officers named include John J Hogan president John Graham vice president Timothy Horgan recording secretary James Calléan treasurer John Costello financial secretary John Kenney sergeant at arms and Edward J McHnty James Ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart C. T. A
Ita Rooma
St. Mary's Hall
Mt. Auburn
Edward Mulready
Rockland
Boston Archdiocesian Union
Lawrence B. Murphy
Boston
Suffolk County Board of Directors
John J. Hogan
John Graham
Timothy Horgan
James Calléan
John Costello
John Kenney
J. Me Hnty
James I
Tenth Anniversary of Dean Hodges at St John’s Chapel Cambridge
Members of St John’s chapel gathered at the deanery for afternoon tea at 8 Mason Street to mark the tenth anniversary of Dean George Hodges's ministry in Cambridge. Hodges, a Hamilton College graduate, has held multiple trusted roles including president of the South End House council and Associated Charities of Boston, Yale and Dartmouth college preacher, and Harvard Mayflower descendant.
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St. John’s Chapel
Mason Street
George Hodges
Dean Hodges
Cambridge
Hamilton College
Middleton, Conn
Calvary Church
Pittsburg
Calvary
Boyd Vincent
Southern
Ohio
Hodges
South End House
Boston
Associated Charities
Yale
Dartmouth
Harvard
The
Society of Colonial Wars
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Annual Banquets of City Government Held at Young's Hotel
Upper and lower branches of Boston city government held their annual banquets at Young's Hotel on Monday evening. The board of aldermen met at six with most members as guests, while the common council assembled later in a joint session. Toastmaster Timothy W. Good presided, remarks applauded, and ex Alder man Doherty praised. A Morris chair was presented to Good by the 1903 board. Sessions adjourned sine die around midnight after songs and stories. ex-President Clark received a Meerschaum pipe as a token.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young's Hotel
Boston
Common Council
Coveney and
Davis
Brandon
Pear
Eyans
Cambridge
Timothy W. Good
Doherty
Aldermanarstein
Board of 1903
Mr. Good
Nelligan
O'Neil
Walcott
Barnard
Counthan
Counthan and Council Page McAnaul
Clark
MILI
Department
McNamee
Alderman Carstein
Alderman Coveney
John W. Coveney
Hans W. Carstein
Coveney
Radcliffe College Year reports and library needs
Radcliffe College issues for 1902-44 show 420 registrations, 48 graduates, and 98 special students, with one student each from England and Germany. 80 A B and 19 A M degrees awarded at commencement. Library needs grow as volumes reach 18,700 with 1,800 added this year. Alumnae donations total 300 for Latin texts in memory of Prof. James B. Greenough, and a donor named Edgar Scott provides 6000 for classical department expansion.
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Radcliffe
Radcliffe College
England
Germany
Taesine College
James B. Greenough
Edgar Scott
Will of Chester Ward Kingsley probate filed in Cambridge
The Cambridge will states all public property is already disposed of and lists private bequests to daughter Ella Bacon, daughters in law Rose Kingsley and others, plus $800 yearly to Henry Montague and Mary Jane Merwin. Executors named. dates and ages noted, with cross references to Mrs Mary Jane Kingsley's will filed in East Cambridge Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Ward Kingsley
Cambridge
Ella
Bacon
Rose Kingsley
Alice Jowett
May Helen Flies
Parker K. Villa
Mrisculla B. Soule
Henry Montague
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mary Jane Merwin
Newark
N. J
Kingsley
Mary Jane Kingsley
East Cambridge
Boston Bridge Plans Move Ahead as 1904 Season Opens
The city prepares to start the Cambridge side approach of the bridge project in 1904 while steel work on the span aims for spring 2005 completion. The Bridge Act dictates that Cambridge lays out and funds the approach, with cost borne by Cambridge. Public Library trustees urge a new catalogue and branch libraries, plus wider book access in churches and schools. The library chief and librarian replacement are noted. Police recommend better facilities for women prisoners at Station 1, and weights and measures officials press stricter licensure for pedl ers. The narrative ends with city governance as Alderman Coveney is elected president and new rules are adopted.
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Jackson
Bridge Commission
Boston
Cambridge
Broadwey
Main Street
Kendall Square
City of
Public Library
The
East Cambridge
Mast Cambridge
William L. R. Gifford
Common Council Chooses Stearns as President and Swears In
The common council organized with Harry M. Stearns elected president over Jeremiah S. Downey after nineteen members were present. Edward A. Counihan sworn in as clerk and William McAnaul as perform duties. The mayor's inaugural address followed before officers were seated.
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Common Council
Harry M. Stearns
Edward A. Counihan
William &. McAnaul Fas
Nelligan
Board of Aldermen
Caswell
Walcott
Harry N. Stearns
Posson
Hkimore
O'Neill
Jeremiah S*. Downey
Dinan
Stearns
Downey
Giles
City Council approves rules and budget motions in regular session
Council nominates Ed ward A Couniban as clerk by unanimous vote and adopts the last council rules. An order to spend 1000 for street department ashes and 3000 for street cleaning is introduced. suspension of rules debated, then passed. Downey defends urgency while others oppose. 13 to 8 vote in favor. Further order set adjournment for January 5 at 8 pm. meeting adjourned at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monks
Edward A. Couniban
Cncilman Meyera
Caswell
Elmore
Downey
Cronin
Dinan
Hogan
Smithers
Walcott
Meyers
Steardon
Kneeland
O'Neil
Joel
McSorley
Harlow
Giles
Stearns
Stephens
Inauguration Notes From City Hall 1914
Describes the 1914 inauguration activities including seating, flowers, and portraits. Mentions Mayor Daly sworn in by Judge Almy, the historic use of the oath pen once used by Gov Russell, and photos taken of retiring aldermen and the new council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moriarty
Harlow
City Hall
Alderman Anderson
McNamee
Daly
Almy
Charles TH. Millner
Aram Photograph Company
Tremont Street
Boston
Coveney
Facey
Nelligan and
Dyar
Harvard Square
Double Installation At G A R Hall In Quincy Square
In Quincy Square G A R hall Monday evening, Charles Beck post 56 and Col J W Higginson camp 56 of Western installed officers for the term. Commander A J Littlefield led the ritual, with Franks Littlefield and Lounsbury among speakers. The meeting closed with refreshments and plans for a Higginson tribute reception later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Quincy Square
Chas. Beck
Col. J. W. Higginson
Frank L. Kerehaaner
A. J. Littlefield
W. H. Howe
G. C. Lord
G. Knowlton
T. A. Prentice
A. H. Ricker
W. Earslett
Frank A. Littlefield
Frank J. Lounsbury
Chester A. Garfield
George 8. Cahill
Walter J. A. Ricker
Arthur A. Wray
William E. Farrington
John M. Sargent
Ernest Lowell
Roscoe EB. Haynes
William H. Sheridan
L. A. Prentice
Camp Council
R. J. Sands
T. [. Prentice
W.T. Garfleld
Col
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Moj. Higginson
Jan. A. Wood
Geo. H. Howard
Cummings
New York
Brother Howard
South Boston
Chute
Department of Louisiana
T. W. Higginson
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William Morris
Edward Callan
Edwin Mulready
Mulready
Fr. Splaine
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