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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1905

Page

2

Fence Removal Faces Partisan Hurdles in City Council

The article portrays a San Francisco style council fight over removing an aging fence near the Agassiz schoolhouse on Sacramento Street. Councilman Bradford with Democrats and Councilman Wood push the project, while Councilman Smithers, backed by Thayer, Chase, and Myers, opposes it on general principles. The majority shows support for the improvement, despite partisan friction and personal conduct accusations.

Chase Thayer Myers Smithers Stetson Dow Agassiz Sacramento Street Bradford Wood Thayer, Chase and Myers

Alderman Seeks Liberal Fishing Access in Stony Brook

Just a sample from Cambridge politics shows Alderman James proposing an order to allow fishing in Stony Brook and Hobbs Brook reservoirs under water board direction. The board passed the measure unanimously, but the common council killed it after Councilman Thayer aligned the Partisans with President Durant of the water board. The proposal aimed to thin the fish population for healthy sport by Democrats, sparking charges of partisan obstruction and nonpartisan hypocrisy.

James Stony Brook Hobbs Brook Water Board Board of Aldermen Common Council Thayer Durant Cambridge

McNamee Reception Honored Ex Mayor and Loyal Citizens

A large gathering last evening celebrated ex Mayor John McNamee at his home with friends and neighbors. The event highlighted his principled stand and frank honesty, drawing praise for loyalty to city county and state and marking him as a steadfast figure in local public life.

John Si. H. McNamee

A Splendid Presentation For Mr McNamee and Lady

A large gathering honored Mr McNamee and his gracious wife with sincere regards and best wishes for long life health and happiness. The week remained quiet with no new charges or counter statements and even Chelsea would attract bigger Boston headlines than our quiet city.

McNamee Chelsea Boston

Hospital Aid Society Lawn Party Plans July Fifteenth

The Hospital Aid Society schedules its annual lawn party for July 15 at Holy Ghost Hospital grounds in Cambridge. Committees are mobilizing, with new table arrangements and decorations planned, plus an expanded children’s program and evening fireworks. Heads of tables and committee chairs from Charlestown to South Boston are listed, detailing space, supplies, lighting, and amusements.

Hospital Aid Society Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge Street Dana Street Cambridge Charlestown P. O'Riordan Watertown Elizabeth McGrath Ellis A. J. Conlin Home Branch Jennie Ba'l Hospital J. J. Connell St. Mary’s J. Wi. Scott St. John’s Delia Walsh Sacred Heart Kate’ Royal St. Joseph's Somerville A. Anderson Roxbury Mission Church N. Goodwin Immaculate Conception F. Sexton Sts. Peter and Paul James A. Melver Henry J. Cunningham John H. Corcoran John P. Good Richard HI. Aylward Mary A. Rady John E. Somersgate John A. Cunningham J. Lee Robinson The Cambridge Tribune

Smith Mannix wedding in Appleton street home

Ella Mannix and Curl Smith were married Thursday at the Mannix residence on Appleton Street by Rev. Lawrence J. Glynn. Guests from Acworth New Hampshire Malden Brookline Somerville Everett New Bedford attended the reception. The couple will reside at 560 County Street New Bedford after August 15 and host after that date.

James Curtis Mannix Appleton Street Ella Curl E. Smith New Bedford Lawrence J. Glynn Acworth N. H Malden Brookline Somerville Everett Anna van Buskirk James C. Mannix John R. Smith J. Lloyd Smith John J. Mannix James Curtis Mannix, Jr N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co Macallar Parker Co Southern Massachusetts Telephone Company

Danvers Team Honors Mike Lynch With Pendant Gift

Danvers basketball players, all local athletes, presented former associate Mike Lynch, a Baltimore baseball player, with a fine chain and charm pendant at a recent Cambridge field ball game. Captain Bill Cody gave a strong presentation speech as guests enjoyed music and recitations, with comic songs by William Toohey and others, concluding with Cody reciting Casey at the Bat.

Danvers Mike Lynch Baltimore Cambridge Field Webster Avenue Bill Cody Institute William Toohey East Cambridge Mert Downey

Daniel R. J. Murphy Emerges In Cambridge Paper Trade

Cambridge merchants spotlight Daniel R. J. Murphy of Norfolk for rapid rise in wholesale and retail wallpaper business on Cambridge Street. Clark Brothers, coal and grain dealers, cited as examples of local enterprise alongside Murphy.

Daniel R. J. Murphy Wall Papers Norfolk Cor Cambridge Street Cambridge Pill Brothers

Clark Brothers Firm Builds Large Cambridge Trade Center

The Clark Brothers of North Cambridge grew from a 17 year old business into a vast operation occupying 25 000 feet of storage and coal facilities with a spur from the B M R R. They handle 12 000 tons of coal yearly and 150 000 dollars in hay and grain transactions while expanding into building materials and real estate. Charles II Augustine W and Henry R run the firms diversified interests along Yorktown street with 146 000 feet of land and numerous cottages.

Clark Brothers North Cambridge Charles II Augustine W Henry R Yorktown Street Massachusetts Avenue

Higgins Law Marriage in Bar Harbor Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Robert Law of 311 Third Street Cambridge announce the marriage of Mabvel Helen Law to Jesse Harvard Higgins theatrical manager. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father O Brien at Bar Harbor Catholic Church on Monday. The bride wore white silk with white sweet peas a pearl cross set with diamonds and was attended by her sister Miss Gertrude Law and best man Winthrop Read. After a stay at Spruce Point Farm they will travel to Savannah Georgia and return to Bar Harbor Maine.

Robert Law Third Street Cambridge Mabvel Helen Jesse Harvard Higgins Father O'Brien Bar Harbor Catholic Church Gertrude Law Winthrop Read Spruce Point Farm West Eden Higgins Savannah Bar Harbor

Diskin McGruder nuptials in Cambridge attract large audience

Miss Agnes Frances McGruder of Cambridgeport wed Mr. John William Diskin of Somerville at St Mary of the Annunciation Cambridge. Rev. Dennis Brown officiated at 9 AM nuptial mass with large attendance. The bridal party wore lace and silk, church reception followed with generous gifts. The couple will reside at 30 Rossmore Street Somerville after a honeymoon.

Tyne Cambridge Agnes Frances McGruder Harvard Street Cambridgeport John William Diskin William Diskin Rossmore Street Somerville Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation Dennis Brown P.R Lillian Teresa McGruder John Diskin Edward McDonough William Cully Phillip Farrell Mrs. Diskin

Death of Jeremiah Hegarty in East Cambridge

Jeremiah Hegarty native of Ireland aged about 70 died after pleurisyProgression to general breakdown. He faced death with fortitude and peace He leaves a widow and one daughter Mrs Michael Quinn Buried from residence corner Jefferson and Warren streets A division note mentions apron and necktie party at Malta hall July 6 with dancing until midnight

Jeremiah Hegarty East Cambridge Mr. Hegarty Ireland Jefferson and Warren Streets Michael Quinn A. O. IL Bagnar Malta Hall Prospect Street

City Aldermen Halt Several Payments and Appointments

The city board met Tuesday evening with full attendance. The mayor vetoed pay for Attorneys Dennison Aylward and Murphy, but orders were later issued for lesser amounts. Morris Nelligan was appointed a reserve police officer. Water board finance for a 15000 purchase is referred to committee. Labor Day observance members named. G A R building grant sought at old Stearns site. Lying in hospital license table after remonstrances. Constable Columbus Sheler confirmed. Brick sidewalks proposed on Cambridge street. Passed under suspension of rules.

Board of Aldermen Committee On Claims Dennison Aylward Murphy Axl Ceats Morris T. Nelligan Hollis Street Water Board Quinn and Lynch Stearns Arnold Circle Columbus R. Sheler James Cambridge Street Hovey Avenue Irving Street

COMMON COUNCIL MEETS BEFORE VACATION TERM

The council met last Tuesday night with President Giles presiding as Dow and Nelligan were absent. The public property committee deemed an appropriation of 8500 for militia rooms imprudent. An ion railing around the Washington set was approved amid Black's defense of the grass mound. The water committee’s amendment was re committed. The Scott Weeks hearing legal fees were approved. A Labor Day committee was formed. Two large sidewalk and street repair appropriations, both 8500, were discussed. The janitor’s pay raise was postponed. A 500 lamp appropriation for the electrician was rejected. Council Hicks disputed the report, Chase urged lights, Stetson warned contingent funds are low, and others supported the committee. The rule suspension failed.

Giles Dow Nelligan Committee On Public Property Washington Black Committee On Water Supply Wood Crane Stephens City Hall Bradford Committee On Finance City Electrician Chase Stetson Councilman Smithers

A Brilliant Reception and Notable Guests List

A long roster from the social event includes ex-Representative Andrew J. Rady and Miss Rady among many attendees. Names span politicians, Aldermen, clergymen, and prominent locals from Charlestown Somerville and beyond, evidencing a wide social circle at the gathering.

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