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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
4
The Sentinel reports a split among Wardwell allies and Daly supporters. Ex Mayors Daly and McNamee factions quarrel as Brattle Street voters may shift next year. Tension grows between Old Guard backers and Wardwell loyalists.
Dr Weeks faces renewed contention as supporters circulate a petition for his reappointment to the Board of Health. Ex Mayor Daly had earlier sought his removal, and Weeks now aims to leverage Mayor Wardwell. Cambridge hospital allies resist in favor of Dr Darling.
Local factions clash over the superintendent of buildings job. Thomas F. Tracey currently holds the post, with past appointee Tracey favored by ex Mayor McNamee Daly and Thurston. Rumors say Mayor Wardwell may not reappoint Tracey and consider William H Gray seeking vindication with Walter and the non parts. Daly opposes Gray and supports Tracey remaining in office.
Ex-Alderman An derson, former president of the Ward Seven Club during its glory, had a long conference with Mayor Wardwell one morning this week. The topic remains unclear, but the old friends likely discussed the club and its affairs.
Councilman Hurley challenged a two thirds vote for a Saturday holiday order arguing it did not appropriate money. President Stetson ruled the point not well taken. The discussion questions whether the measure would require new funds or affect existing appropriations.
In appointing his committees President Stetson appeared to believe the minority had no rights he was bound to respect, a stance that drew criticism over fairness and constitutional duties.
Non partisan Common Council members refuse to suspend rules denying city employees a January half holiday. A majority favored it and may pass the order next meeting, but for now workers must stay on the job. The action paints them as pre election friends of labor.
Fahy and Flynn broker a large sale of 90 000 square feet in North Cambridge from Emma W. Gale Francis H. Whit man Nelson A. Poirier and Odilon Poirier to Ashley K. Hayden. Property is bounded by Middlesex Street Railroad Street and the Fitchburg Railroad for a modern coal plant.
On January 28 a testimonial will be tendered for John Carroll at Cyprus Hall. A large array of talent has promised to appear and dancing will be held.
The c G A notes describe a Feb 4 indoor meet for members only with top gym talent and a following open event the next week. The piece then shifts to a veteran crossing guard named John Byrnes born Sept 29 1829 in Ireland living at 302 Summer street Somerville with a long Army service and ties to General Bancroft. Byrnes wears service stripes and may earn a tenth after another year.
Director Bart Sullivan of the Gym plans competitive amateur events to boost interest. He is a popular sprinter and highly regarded instructor, with many handicaps for entrants noted. The full list of competitors will be announced later.
Walter Lauson, a member of last year’s All Star team, has arrived to play centre for the Everett A. A. squad and is regarded as a first class man in the game.
The members of St Marys choir will hold a ball next Friday night at Odd Fellows hall.
Directors Michael Burns and E. Smith formed two basketball teams. The tret team is led by Burns with Quinn Cleary McCudllough and Neil McCarthy. Cummings is substitute. The second team is captained by Tom Mahaidy with Murray Mahoney Poitrast Lander Co gan. Make up a capable group. Frank Gormley coaches both teams and is regarded as an artist in the field. The players are in great form and many good contests are promised.
Many sy members have received invites to the Fleur de Lis early sea cral to be held Monday evening January 28 at Newtowne Hall North Cambridge. John Nagle is president of the club.
John Byrnes veteran of the Boston Elevated Road system since 1950 was told his pension retirement could take effect any time. He began as a horse car driver with Union Street Railway, served in the Civil War era, and held roles from stage driver to crossing tender at Holland Street crossing in Davis Square West Somerville.
Timothy O'Hearn, city electrician, is a candidate for the vacant superintendent position at the Rindge Manual Training School. He is described as highly qualified with polytechnic training and varied teaching experience. For three years he has led the city electrical department with notable success.
The Bradford Boat Club celebrated its 3rd annual ball in Cyprus Hall with oldtimers recalling past club events while younger members danced with guests until morning. J H Phelan led as floor marshal and B J Fallon as floor director with a large reception and guest list including Mayor Wardwell and Riverside Boat Club president J Brasill.
Thursday evening last week marked a notable event for the I N F G B S of Cambridge with the joint installation of branches John Boyle O'Reilly and branch St. Mary. Officers installed by D C R Patrick Mullen of Dorchester and D C R Mary McQuade of Waltham include Mary Dolan as vice C B and Mary Farrell as treasurer, Nellie Riordan financial secretary, Mae Roche secretary, and Mary Grennan woodwards among others.
John B O Reilly with the company branch announces Edw Toner Vice Counsel Recorder V C R. John Haley serves as treasurer and Joseph Kerr as recording secretary. John Landers named financial secretary Thomas McDermott listed as woodwards. John Guwnethey and Patrick also noted in the roster.
Beadle Guethey John Walsh Luke Millmore and Dr John E Dwyer lead degree work for St Mary and John B O Reilly branches. A Mary L Dolan team helps with installations and initiations. Next St Mary meeting Jan 20 initiates five. John B O Reilly meetings Jan 17 initiates three.
The branch library recently installed proves an innovation with auxiliary members as its best patrons. Librarian Clarence Aver plans to increase the number of books soon as Frank Sullivan appears more influential. A grand production titled Musical Oddity debuts Monday and Tuesday nights February 4 and 5 with a radiant chorus and seasoned principals including Frank Shaughnessy John T Wilson Joe Quinn Frank Sullivan.
John O'Neil will lead the soloists with Miss Theresa Leddy. Mr Toohey presents a confidential talk on Abraham Lazinski. The inimitable Willie writes it to charm fans. Peter Curran performs a solo as a finale chorus leads. Multiple dance and singing acts follow.
Miss Elizabeth Potter appears as soloist while a Wild West group poses as disguising figures of Misses Mary Hogan May Coffer Nellie Gallagher Nellie Gilligan Louise Donovan Nellie Reeves Mrs George English and May Doyle with Charles Garvin singing the male solo. The Military Maids features Loretta Martin Julia Sullivan May Lane Jessie Marks Bessie Shan non Alice MecPeake Nellie McElroy Elizabeth Doherty Gertrude Corkery Annie Brady Gussie Shannon Julia Galvin. Beautiful scenic and lighting effects planned. A success is assured.
On February 6 a dance will be held in the Cambridge Relief Hospital fundraising in Central Square Armory Hall. Mrs Thurs ton Mrs Whorisker Mrs Daly Mrs Seagrave and Mrs Noera lead the event to support the hospital which serves emergency cases regardless of ability to pay.
The annual election of officers was held Thursday evening in Malta hall. The following were chosen unanimously to serve another year: President and others listed to continue in their roles.
Frances Dwyer vice president Wilhelmina Casey treasurer Minnie Galvin financial secretary Mary L Dolan recording secretary Margaret Curry sergeant at arms Minnie Cummings sentinel Dolly Hanlon physician John F E Dwyer presiding. installation due soon whist party planned and entertainment committee foresees many pleasant evenings over the next three months.
Tomorrow at Prospect Union 74 Massachusetts Avenue Prof Edwin F Gay of Harvard will discuss the old guilds and their link to today’s trade unions. The talk blends learning with human sympathy and recounts guild life rituals, funds storage, and entry requirements. Tonight at eight Frederick Moore, first year Harvard student, will share experiences as a Balkan newspaper correspondent.
Friday night saw the annual event of this Ward 1 club, a gay throng in Institute Hall. Dancing delighted attendees until morning amid fashionable gowns. Councilman Daniel O'Connell, president, led as floor director with an efficient corps. Officers listed include Lynch Fuller and Stanger.
The document lists treasurer Thomas Hinds and a large slate of board of directors and members including D F Connell H O Rourke C O Rourke T Burns R Hinds J Doherty G Linehan J Williams D O Connell R Law R Adams J McElroy H Mullen T Dunphy J Herwin F Small C Barry W Stanger F Hertagh W Fuller Geo Gaffney G Kennedy T McElroy J Burns F Burns J Lynch J Hogan J O Rourke J Crowley D Murtagh J Murphy P Medley W Grund J Silva F Fahy M Walsh G Brown.
Riverside Press employees held their annual feast at Old Elm on Bedford Street in Boston. Toast master W Rooney introduced members and performances by Arthur urns Harold Taylor Robert McKinley Fred W Rhode Edward Gibbenstein Henry Lang and others. The event ended with a bowling match between finishing roomers and all bindery men.
Bernard F. Doris is re elected president of Division 49 of the A. O. H. praised for capable leadership and the many good things said about him.
Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Mary Waddick of Cambridge. A will petition by Francis R. Mullin seeks letters testamentary without bond. Court date set January 22, 1907 at Cambridge. notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Cambridge Sentinel and mailed to all known interested persons seven days before court.
Middlesex Probate Court to the heirs and next of kin of Michael E Sullivan late of Cambridge Massachusetts deceased A will has been presented to probate Helena B Sullivan seeks letters testamentary without bond You are cited to appear January 22 1907 at 9 AM Cambridge to show cause why letters should not be granted Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Cambridge Sentinel before the last publication
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