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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
8
An editorial calls for party unity after the city election and invites readers to share views via letters to the Editor of the Cambridge Sentinel. It questions holding a harmony banquet, mayoral candidate selection, ward based aldermen picks, and a central Democratic club with ward branches, asking for signed replies.
A note on the Cambridge Library Board announces the impending end of George F. McKelleget’s three year term. The Cambridge native, Harvard educated and active in social groups, is described as an ideal trustee who may have been overlooked for reappointment.
In Cambridge, Major Wardwell disperses crates of lemons as rewards tied to political shifts. Dr. Weeks, head of the Board of Health and a Non-Partisan appointee, receives a lemon amid debates on his replacement by a homeopath. The piece casts political intrigue around medical affiliations and local leadership.
Boston Elevated Railway weighs station locations in Cambridge subway project with mayoral approval and possible appeals to railroad commissioners. Support favors three stations Harvard Square Central Square Kendall Square for rapid transit while urging surface feeders to feed the subway for efficient travel.
The column reports on air-filled old iron pipe exploration, Timothy W. Good as toastmaster at a K of C banquet, and plans for the Master Plasterers' Association and Non-partisan dinner at local venues. It notes retiring president Miss Josephine Walsh receiving a china closet and mentions installing officer Mrs. Richard J. McElleget.
The Sentinel appeals to subscribers behind on payments to settle accounts as the new year begins. Readers with outstanding balances are urged to contact the office to renew and support the newspaper.
The oldest A. O. H. in the city held installation ceremonies at Prospect hall directed by retiring president Nicholas O'Shaughnessy. Officers installed include Timothy McCarthy as president, Michael F. Marcey vice president, Daniel Crowley financial secretary, and Daniel Earley recording secretary. The new president, a noted local organizer, will oversee the 36th annual ball next Tuesday at Cyprus hall and plans a grand reunion of old-timers.
The annual election of officers for Post 57 G A R and the Women’s Relief Corps board for the coming year was held. Elected: Post 57 commander G H Howard senior vice Michael F Marks junior vice E P Hadley quartermaster Daniel Spaulding officer of day William F Thompson chaplain Andrew Burke surgeon Thomas Duff officer of guard Thomas Fessen den inside sentinel Peter Edmunds adjutant John S Kenney sergeant major Andrew Metzger auditing committee T A Cronin C Chickering W Thompson convention reps Michael F Marks Andrew Metzger alternates Isaac Price Willam Thompson installing officer Joseph W Smith Post 30 assisted by Horace Grey. WRC president Mrs Gertrude McDonald senior VP Mrs Rebecca Hellman junior VP Miss Maude Kenney treasurer Mary H Walker chaplain Jennie Chickering secretary Mrs Cynthia Sleeper conductor Hannah Gardham guard Julia McCloskey assistant conductor Ellen Reardon assistant guard Jennie Smith pianist Nellie Kennedy color bearers M J McSorley
The ceremony closed with a cut glass utensil presented as a token of duties fulfilled. George Howard was honored for the twelfth time as commander. Michael Marks, described as the youngest veteran in the city, was chosen senior vice commander for his sociable and kindly service.
The Branch Lady Unity 496 I N F B S held a major annual social at Cyprus hall with a concert by McInnes orchestra and featuring Keefe and Coughlin. Attendees included many named officers and committee members, with thanks to friends from several local clubs and organizations.
Lucius L. Gillett of The Economy Drug Co petitions for a sixth class license to sell intoxicating liquors for medicinal and other purposes at 408 Cambridge Street on the first floor, with stock kept in rear room and basement. filing dated January 15, 1907, by City Clerk Edward J. Brandon on behalf of the Board of Aldermen.
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