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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

3

Democrats Hold Court at Harringtons in Old Ward Two

The Cam bridgeport political scene centers at Alderman Stephen Harringtons Furniture Emporium at Cambridge and Elm streets. Leaders Harrington Sennott Aylward and Sullivan shaped ward politics since Blaine era with Harrington serving again as alderman and Sennott and Aylward rising to state influence while Sullivan remains a behind the scenes power in ward affairs.

Stephen H. Harrington Cambridge and Elm Streets Cambridgeport James G. Blaine United States Steve’t Sennott Aylward Harrington Jeremiah J. Sullivan Democratic State Central Committee Democratic City Committee House of Representatives Senate Capitol Daly Haytington The Charles

Harrington Emerges As Political Focal Point In City

The narrative traces Harrington from a divided ward system to a public figure who, though once labeled a Republican and later returning to the fold, becomes a staunch Democrat in the city’s evolving political scene. His leadership appeal grows as ward restructuring reshapes contests, turning his supporters into a new center for activity in Harrington's Corner.

Sr Ho Harrington Uup

Parting of Montgomery and Sennott Shapes Cambridge Politics

The Tammany Club helped Montgomery enter politics and then split with land men Sennott. A news partnership formed Harrington Sennott and Sullivan. They attempted to influence legislative levers, guiding delegations and ward committees as Cambridge politics shifted with new era party lines.

Tammany Club Montgomery Sennott Messrs Harriegton Sullivan Sennon Leplisla Cambridge

Democratic Support Shifts in City Elections and Alliances

The passage outlines Democratic maneuvering around mayoral and aldermanic nominations, noting Harrington's backing of Mayor McNamee, large votes for a non-elected candidate, andjattempts to influence House nominations. It references James F. Aylward and shifts in alliances amid local political events.

Aylward Harrington

City Aldermen Hear Resignations and Budget Talks

At the Tuesday board meeting chaired by Coventy, Alderman Blodgett was absent. John Shea resigns as superintendent of streets effective Feb 1, George Olukas nominated and confirmed. Library trustee shifts, highway and finance orders, street department funding, and numerous appointments listed for week.

Coventy Ordr Blodgett Beng John ‘1. Shea George’ W.olukas Piper Philip W. Sitzsimmons Edmand C. Wheeler George F. McKellegett Thomon W. Higginson Charles River City Electrician Brookline Street Ellen A. McCormick Spring Street Committee On Claims P. C. Munroe Webster Avenue Thoms T Doyle New England Telephone & Telegraph Larchmoad Thattle Street Thattle Street. ‘the Committee Wm Finance Cambrifise Medical Improvement Society Ogier Commonwealth Charles Stlver Herbert I’. Lawrence Orville R. Cooper David Proudfoot Joseph P. Quilty Robert A. Parry Miralles Wendell Edwart A. Smith James W. Wmeree Thomas TF Tracy J. Aberle William HH. Aberle Richard Tl. Aylward Frederick Apel George T. Barrington Edward . Belcher Ernest FP. Blanchard Elbridge Blen Charles HK. Bratthey Michael J. Brennan Thomas I. Burke Thomas M. Campbel John J. Canney Thomas I. Coady John P. Conroy Timothy Corcoran James Aox John Coudtter Edward J. @omeford Daniel J. Camilian Harry W. Davis Antone BR. Dethl John W. Deehan Joseph J. Donate Matrices Doyie Patrick F. Dunlow Thomas I. Dynan Frederik M. Mills James 3. Worritstall Joseph EH. Furbush Michael A. Ginty Herbert Gordon William Graves John J. Griffiths Mortimer M. Hackett James TP. Hall George C. Mahoney Charles (. Marston John P. Maloy Edwart J. McCabe Bernard McCaffrey John J. McBride Joseph F. McCarry Jeremiah MctCarthy Jeremiah J. McCarthy John J. McCrehan Charles J. McCann James I. Mellroy H Richard Meladden William J. McKeown Francis A

Long List of City Officials and Appointments Recorded

The passage lists numerous positions including Constables, Inspectors of Junk Shops, Weighers of Coal, Measurers of Grain, and other city officers. It names numerous individuals assigned to roles and notes petitions and proposed changes in municipal election procedures. The document reflects administrative appointments and procedural motions before adjournment.

Common Council Fast Turnover on Land Damages Request

The common council met at 8 15 led by President Stearns with Councilman Nelligan absent. An order by Councilman Monks proposed paying Edward Bh kloyd Mostelloch Converse and William Jax Jr trustees 47 08 for land damages tied to Payson Thirk land Company Payson Dark Reserver. The water board faced focus as the measure was referred to committee after discussion.

Stearns Nelligan Board of Aldermen Edward Bh Kloyd Mostelloch Converse William Jaxon, Jr Payson Thirkland Sim Payson Water Board

City Council Adjourns After Budget Deliberations

The council met with the board of aldermen to discuss water supply fees and planned a Thursday 8:80 p.m. meeting to elect three overseers of the poor. Park and fire department allocations were debated, including rubber tires for all fire department vehicles and pay parity for offal wagon drivers. Printing label usage was directed to Allied Printing Trades Council, and the session adjourned at 1.25 p.m.

Board of Aldermen Overseers of Meyers Committee On Parks Fire Department Committee On Fire Department Dinan City Home O'Neil Allied Printing Trades Council Committee On

City Hall hearing on civil service exemption for firemen

Committee on legislative matters will hold a hearing in the aldermanic chamber Monday at 8 pm on legislation to exempt fire department members from civil service rules. Health board votes to set up four antitoxine stations at each station house. Alderman Carstein named as potential Republican delegate from the eighth district. From Jan 8 to Jan 15, city health reports show 20 diphtheria, 4 scarlet fever, 4 typhoid, 9 Whooping cough, and 4 consumption cases. Lieut. James M. Kenney moved from city solicitor to the Inspector's office. A new culture station opens at Reeves' drug store on Putnam square.

Fire Department Civil Service Board of Health Carstein Eighth The James M. Kenney

Medal of Honor Hope Tied to Port Hudson Survivors

A pending bill would award medals of honor to Port Hudson storming party survivors and families of the dead. Gen Banks praised the bold volunteers who faced likely death and urged a 1000‑man unit to defend the flag. Gen Nickerson commanded the 14th Maine during the siege, with early Mississippi campaigns noted. A Rubber Workers Union No 3 meeting Friday January 22 will install officers with Thomas Edwards presiding.

Port Hudson N. P. Banks David P. Muzzey Port. Hudson Frank S. Nickerson Irving Street Fourteenth Maine Banks Gen Butler New Orlent Mississippi Rubber Worker's Union No. 3 Central Square Thos. A. Edwards

Cambridge Overseers Honor Longtime Chairman Charles Walker

The Cambridge Board of Overseers of the Poor records November 18 108 formal appreciation for Charles Walker longtime chairman and department leader of 17 years and four years as chief director. They praise his zeal modernization of central office bookkeeping and goodwill to successors. They resolve to note their gratitude and present an engrossed copy to him. Patrick Crowley Alexander Milan Jeremiatt Crowley sign the resolution.

City of Cambridge Charles Walker Tony Patrick Crowley Alexander Milan Jeremiatt Crowley

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