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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Board of Aldermen
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Kloyd
Mostelloch
Converse
William Jaxon, Jr
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Sim
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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.
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Meyers
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Fire Department
Committee On Fire Department
Dinan
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O'Neil
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tony
Patrick Crowley
Alexander Milan
Jeremiatt Crowley
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