Dever for Governor Campaign Address Explains Record
Attorney General Paul A. Dever argues for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He touts a long record of anti greed actions, including restitution to Lowell Gas Light, protection of public utilities, prosecutions of illegal loan firms, and recovery of misused charitable funds. He warns that 1940 is crucial and pledges to build the party before primaries.
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Paul A. Dever
Lowell Gas Light Company
Commonwealth
Old Colony
As Mae
Itorney
United States Supreme Court
Lawa of Justice
Democratic Party
Local notices hint at summer chatter and community notes
Assessor Jum Casey injured his leg gardening last Saturday but kept in touch with developments through Monday. Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Heaton plans to speak at the Kiwanis Club about a talk titled Its a wise son who knows his father. Sam Alpert of Libbys Market plans to attend the Chicago Democratic convention. Councillor Eddie Donivan and family enjoy fallish summer days in Scituate. Dr. George Whoriskey competes for Lieutenant Governor. John Carr and family move to 71 Larch Rd. Miss Mary Calnan and relatives plan a Warner New Hampshire trip. Superintendent Fitzgerald and family at With for the season. A Flynn family cruise to Washington Baltimore and New York next week. Mrs Mary Maguire remains active at City Hall WME. Attorney Michael Neville pleased with Fieldstom surroundings. The Gan Tab Cafe at 738 Mass Ave invites the public Monday, praised as one of the best equipped venues with a welcoming floral atmosphere.
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Jum Casey
Henry Fallon
Tom Heaton
Kiwanis Club
Sam Alpert
Libby's Market
Mass. Ave
Chicago
Sam
Counseillor
Eddie Donivan
Scituate
George Whoriskey
Mary Calnan
Julia Calnan
Rita Alson
Warner
N. H
Fitzgerald
A. Flynn
Trowbridge St
Washington
Baltim
New York
Mary Maguire
John J. Tobina
Beerton Beach
Ichael Neville
Fieldstom
City Council May Fill Assessor Vacancy Say Legal Opinion
City Solicitor Evarts states the council can fill an assessor vacancy by majority vote of those present. He cites Acts of 1804 and Chap. 141, Acts 1927, noting a joint convention rule and the change to elections every two years. The ruling hinges on historical election provisions and vacancy procedures.
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Evarts
Quinn Eyes City Council Seat After HOLC Leadership
J Henry Quinn of Harvard Square contemplates an empty assessor post likely to be filled by the City Council. After seven years directing state properties for the Federal HOLC he would command all 15 votes if fitness is the argument.
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J. Henry Quinn
Harvard Sq.uealtor
HOLC
Fitnness
Lieutenant Curtin Keeps Watch Over City Licenses
Since January Lieutenant William Curtin has managed over 3000 license units across billiard parlors liquor establishments and miscellaneous licenses. He conducts varied inspections to ensure prompt fees and respectable operations. Ignoring violations he warns then reports to the License Commission for action.
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William Curtin
License Commission
City tax levy to include 1940 appropriation after court ruling
Mayor Lyons welcomed word from Henry F. Long that 419 916 08 dollars was legally appropriated and can be added to the 1940 tax levy. The Board of Assessors must raise about 10 060 508 60 dollars in 1940. Officials feared a Supreme Court ruling would block the addition, but the mayor said the adjustment prevents mass layoffs and hospital unit closures.
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Lyons
Henry F. Long
Supreme Court
Sentinel
Banks Urge Cambridge To Rethink High Tax Rates
An open letter dated June 27 1940 from Cambridge banks to Mayor and City Council argues that higher property taxes would hurt depositors borrowers and property owners. The banks note they loan millions for Cambridge real estate and business and own foreclosed properties valued at over 26 million with millions more assessed for tax in 1939.
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City of
Cambridge
Dever's Public Service Lauded by Cambridge Citizens
Atty. Gen l Dever receives high praise in a brief message highlighting six years of state law enforcement leadership. The piece argues Dever embodies service over wealth, champions the plain people, and suggests voters will elect him governor.
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Atty
Gen’l Dever
Cambridge
Dever
Pres. Roosevelt
Paul A. Dever
Mayor Lyons defends tax plan against Cambridge critics
Mayor Lyons orders City Solicitor Evarts to seek court action to compel the Board of Assessors to include 419000 in the 1940 tax levy for preliminary appropriations. He accuses the Cambridge Taxpayers Association and some council members of political motives and warns of a $2.40 increase in the 1941 tax rate if the sum is not added next year.
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Lyons
Evarts
Board of Assessors
Cambridge
Taxpayers Association
Cambridge Taxpayers Association
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Richard M. Russell
John D. Lynch
Cambridge Tuberculosis Hospital
Cambridge City Hospital
Cambridge High * Latin
Webster
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Co-Operative Bank
Othe Bane Cooperative
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Andrews
WM. Curtin
James (A
Jimmy) Flynn
Trowbridge Street
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Boston
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Chas. F. Burley
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SF Coacuulerts Avenue
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