Mayoral Prospects Stir East Cambridge Political Scene
A column surveys mayoral possibilities in East Cambridge with James T. Barrett and Henry F. Lehan as leading names. It notes Barrett’s long public service yet past defeats, Lehan’s trusted but conflicted support, and hints Russell and Quinn’s positions. Rumors touch School Committee shifts and two mystery figures lurking around City Hall amid talks on traffic, finance, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Barrett
Henry F. Léhan
East Cambridge
Henry F. Lehan
Russell
Treas
Lehan
Quinn
Massachusetts
St Marys Parish Reunion Plans Ahead Of Feb 13 Event
A large meeting of St Marys Parish workers and committee members outlined plans for the annual St Marys Parish Reunion at St Marys Hall. Governor Ely is expected to attend. The event includes a children's party, a public reception, and bazaar tables with 50 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Hall
Edward J. Sennett
Joseph B. Ely
John A. Butler
St. Mary's
Fras. Cunningham, Burke
Cooney
Edward A. Counihan, Jr
Cambridge City Council Minutes Report 1931 Actions
City Council meeting opened at 8 P M and adjourned at 8 20 P M. Mayor reappointed John Donnelly as Superintendent of Parks for 1931. Proposals included a Trade in Cambridge week to boost business and a burial section in Cambridge cemetery for police. Traffic and bus service orders were sent to Public Service for review. Sennott pressed EI bus route from Lechmere to Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donnelly
Shea
Cambridge
American Legion
Cambridge Cemetery
Wyeth
Supter Streets
Waterhouse Street
Carmay
Sennott
Boston
O'Connor
Leahy
Lechmere Square
Central Square
Mayor denies police shake-up amid city building plans
The Sentinel reports Mayor Russell denied any Saturday night police reassignment despite rumors. He outlines a $2.15 million city building program including Rindge School and new East Cambridge shelter. A State House hearing on the fiscal year change looms as officials comment on tax and safety contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Rindge
East Cambridge
State House
Leahy
Sentinel
Bleiler
Peter
Ex Mayor Quinn Backs Russell Bill In State Hearing
Ex mayor Quinn urges a fiscal year shift from April to January while pushing a 1.5 million dollar tax levy for 1931. The hearing before Municipal Finance Committee covered funding for schools libraries fire and police facilities as Rep Anderson asks about council referendum.
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Municipal Finance Committee
Russell
Richard M. Russell
Birmingham
Boston
Rep
Kelley
Worcester
Hamilton
McMenimen
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Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Ave
Casey
Messrs
Hurley
McGreenery
Wood
Charlie McCuy
Russell Wood
State House To -Cam
Kumtor
City Hall
Misstary
Billy Boyle
Soldiers Relief Office
Univ
Tel
Porter
Woolsey
Robert Montgo
Anita Saale
Cohens
Kellys
Africa
University
Waddell
Governors Committee
Puritan Cake Co
Cambridge Mason Supply Co
Carstein Coal Co
Boston & Suburban Laundry Co., Inc
Commonwealth Laundry Co
Lever Bros. Co
Daggett Chocolate Co
Moller’s Inc
Mesera
F. J. Lehan
J. M. Stokes
Motherwell
Industrial Ass'n
Stoughton Eel
Puritan
Russell Bill
Beacon Hill
Rep. Anderson
Russell and
Cambridge, Mass
Meran Hotels, Inc
Dunster Street
Menton, Keohan
Nally
College House
Central Trust. Company
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