Remembering Eugene Buckley and the Bradford Eight legends
A reminiscence recalls Eugene Buckley a champion carsman and rower from Cambridge aboard the Bradford Boat Club at Brookline Street Bridge He is linked to the Bradford Eight and New England Canadian titles in the days before autos dominated the roads The piece mentions teammates Allen Munroe Ned Mahoney and Spider while reflecting on early local sports and Central Square memories.
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John
Central Square
Eugene Buckley
Charles
Harry
Frank
Gene Buckley
Bradford
U. S
Canada
Bradford Boat Club
Cambridge
Houge
Brookline Street Bridge
John Ryan
Boston Politics and Local Moves Hint at Summer Turbulence
City treasurer William J Shea seens to usher a quiet season as the council and school board rest. Rumors swirl about Arthur Grenier’s appointment by Mayor Lynch and possible shifts among local officials. Mass Democrats plan a summer outing with talk of more disruptive events, while Cardinal Connell and American Legion discuss stadium arrangements. Councillor Carver may run for a full city seat, and Attorney General Dever’s influence appears limited. The next city council meeting is Sept 14 with specials in between.
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Wm. J
Bill) Shea
Bera
North Cambridge
Arthur Grenier
Lynch
Democrats of Mass
Harvard
Cardinal J.connell
American Legion
Board of Health
KMD
City Hall
Gov. Hurley
John J. Carver
Pill
D. 8
Jimmy
Ladder 2
Portland Street
Council in a Spending Mood
The city council and mayor agreed to increase allocations for departments at the last regular meeting before the summer adjournment. Juror selection and possible additional appropriations are planned during summer special sessions, with adjournment set for 8 PM.
Nicely furnished 1 room cottage at Humarock Beach
One room cottage at Humarock Beach with screen porch and all conveniences. Shore and country access with reasonable long-term rates. Located near Cen Newton 1871 J.
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Humarock Beach
Ferry Hill
Long Aga Son
Cen
Newton
City Hall Closure Sparks Saturday Confusion in Cambridge
Chaos marked the first full workers holiday as Cambridge offices closed unevenly with no official notice. Some departments remained open while others were shut, leaving taxpayers unable to pay taxes and staffers puzzled by missing orders from Mayor Lynch.
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Cambridge
Sentinel
Lynch
Enginer
Board of Health, Water
License Commission
Mayoralty Talk Warns of Lynch Bid and City Power Bonds
A city politics feature argues Mayor Lynch may seek re election. It analyzes his appointments to the election commission and the fallout with key figures like Bill Shea Dan OBrien and Mr Russell. The piece contemplates shifts in alliances and the potential impact on the 1935 campaign era.
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Lynch
Frank McDonald
The
Election Commission
Russell
Franklin
McDonald
Bill
Mr. Pickwick
Jefferson
Dan
Mr. Russell
Bill Shea
Mayor Lynch
Mr. O’brien
Ben
Jack Lyons
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