Special Meetings Layout On City Land Damages Vote
Two city government special meetings this week debated a 40 000 land damages settlement tied to Prison Point street. Absent councilors left key votes short but later actions included passing an order for land damages and approving Union Athletic Club incorporation.
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Prison Point Street
Ald
Davis and
Carstein
Charles Walker
Daniel J. Douitue
Workingmen's Debating Club
Michael J. Sullivan
Park Department
Common Council
Committee On Finance
Union Athletic Club
Comittee
John PB. Abbott
Maria E. Hitchcock
Charles W. Gardner
Daniel O'Callaghan
Harleigh J. Bushway
Ile
Cambridge Electric Light
Upland Road
Charles Street
Cambridge Common Council Deliberates on Park Funds and Building Amendment
At 8.35 pm a special meeting addressed death of former member Charles Walker and formed a committee of Dinin Meyers and Walcott. A transfer of 2000 from park to police funds was debated. Cronin endorsed a building ordinance amendment widening brick wall thickness and spire limits. The Dunster School sale was approved for at least 6500. Hobbs brook conduit funds sought. licenses granted for John Morin and Alain Galdor. lamp at Harvard and Elm proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Charles Walker
Messrs
Dinin
Meyers and
Walcott
Downey
Park Department
Police Department
Hogan
Monk
Crouin
Cronin
Cambridge
Trandon
Tear
Reading Deak
Dunster
Public Averson
Alderman Blodgett
Hobbs Brook
Committee Onicenses
John Morin
Brattle Street
Alain Galdor
North Cambridge Death and Local Sports Notes
Timothy Sullivan aged 80 dies after four days illness at 12 Jackson Street North Cambridge funeral at St. Marys on Saturday July 2 with burial at Rindge Avenue cemetery. The report also covers a series of local baseball games including Randolph A A losses, Walworth Mfg Co versus Boston Rock Binders and St Johns T A S choir outing and July 4 fireworks and a building fire on Massachusetts Avenue with investigation.
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Timothy Sullivan
North Cambridge
Jackson Street
McCool
Burint
Rindge Avenue
Patrick Sullivan
John Tench
Maurier Nelligan
Dennis’ Leahy
John Leahy
Columbias
Rondon
Strone
Randolph A.A
Maloney
Pandovih
Coayne
St. John’s
Tad
Rindge Field
Walworth Mfg. Co
South Boston
Boston Rock Binders
Binders
Walworth
Dader
Bill
Billy O'Connor
Billy
Kelley
Frank Pel
O'Connor
Kelly
Feil
Norton
Concord Wooda
Camp Crescent
Sudbury River
Green Lawn
D. C
St. John's Dramatic Cin
Fr Kelley
Cambridge
Willow
Massachusetts Avenue
St. John's Chapel
Bridget A. Carney
Orchard Street
Murphy
Welly
Water loan and library branch on Beach street
The minutes record a library committee note approving a Beach street branch location. Councilmen Reardon and Walcott clashed over funds for band concerts and the Fresh Pond water line, with the water order defeated 12 to 5 and the Blodgett order also killed after a party-line vote.
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Connell
Nelligan
Monk
Wood
Library Committee
Public Library
Beach Street
Reardon
Meyers
Walcott
Finance Committee
Local Concerts and Community Notes From North Cambridge
A July 4 celebration featured a children’s party and a parish festival with St. John’s choir, concerts, and an outdoor program for about 800 guests. Highlights included a pop concert on parochial grounds with Japanese lanterns, musical numbers, and ice cream service, followed by dancing. Other items note engagements, travels, and local incidents including a fire response and a police raid on a Rindge avenue business.
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W. Whe- Jay
Emmaleen
A. Musgrave
Michanel Welsh
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Knights of Columbus
Mary Ellen McLean
John Laurence Fennell
Clarence N. Oliver
Hollis Street
Nellie O'Keefe
York State
Niagara Falls
St. John’s C. T. A. Society
Temperaire
Huerons
Keane
Joseph Authier
Joseph. Sheehan
Sargent Street
Middlesex Street
Rindge Avenue
Cambridge
St. John's Choir
Peggy
Paris
Isle of Spice
Mrs. Merchant
Ladies’ Orchestra
Miss White
Murphy
Charles Cutter
Thomas F. Stafford
Patrick O'Brien
Katherine Casey
Republic
White Star Line
Queenstown
Ireland
Casey
Wemberton Street
London
Rory O'Connor
South Boston
Frank Marcott
Hqnor
Indge Army
Third District
Wyner
John A. Kelliher
Lis
Will Buy Pictures For Grammar Schools Coggswell Jubilee
A city committee met in the mayor’s office to hear reports and wind up its affairs. About $800 remained in the finance committee for educational pictures to gift the ten grammar schools not yet pictured, completing the Coggswell semi centennial display. The board of health held a regular meeting and granted preliminary permits for horses at several stables, rescinded a nuisance abatement plan, and scheduled the next meeting for July 10 at 2 PM.
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Coggswell
Varios
Finance Committee
Board of Health
Cambridge Tamber Company
Bridge Street
Jas
Sentinel Gossip on City Politics and Park News
A column by Him surveys city governance under Superintendent Brooks and boards, critiques Non partisans and council peacemaking, notes water loan delays, and mocks councilman spats. It reports Cambridge field athletics training, Rindge field supervision, and shifting party loyalties amid a heated public debate.
Public figures clash as debates spill from council to field
A political row unfolds over council conduct and free speech during recess. The piece recalls Alderman Lake’s authority clashes with reporters and officials, and recounts Fourth of July events at Cambridge field where Mayor Daly and ex mayor McNamee attract attention and questions about future campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Lake
Cambridge Field
Mayor Daly
Mike Shea
Mike
Alderman Davis
Favoritism Alleged at Cambridge Public Library
A Boston Traveler report claims library staff favored certain “responsible” citizens, allowing Sunday home book loans while general patrons cannot. The exchange includes a letter from a citizen and a librarian’s reply noting an exception for special books and a new attendant’s adherence to rules.
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Public Library
Boston
Cambridge Public Library
Lbrahan
Lbrarian
Witerhoon
Open Sunday Circulation Policy Appeals to Trustees
A reader objects to book loans on Sundays and to special favors for individuals. The correspondent urges the library to open the circulation department every Sunday to all citizens regardless of age or appetite and asks trustees to halt Sunday privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clrentation
Sandaya
Mannix Marries Nora O Hara at Immaculate Conception
William H. Mannix head clerk at Moriarty's in Harvard square wed Nora YV. O’Hara of Revere in a ceremony performed by Rev Fr. O'Connor at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Revere. The couple's reception followed at the bride's home and they reside at 48 Kinnaird Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Mannix
Moriarty
Harvard Square
Nora YV. O'Hara
Revere
Fr. O'Connor
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Margaret Quinn
Charlestown
Edward J. Welsh
Beech Street
Mrs. Mannix
Kinnaird Street
Squires Restaurant Aims To Serve Company Employees
John Av. Squire & Co opens a company restaurant for employees and guests after months of prep. The dining hall seats 98 with 125 capacity, offers a 25 cent luncheon and à la carte options. Staff includes 10 waitresses and experts from Boston and Paris backgrounds.
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John Av. Squire & Co
John F. Croker
Squire Company
Edward D. Whitford
Ashe Dining Hall
Daniel Fr. Hurley
Marston
Crosby
Boston
Adolph Johnson
General
Dr Slayter Returns From Army Service On Furlough
Dr John T H Slayter returns home for a four months furlough from the Spanish American War service. He earned distinction as an able surgeon and was named assistant surgeon in the U S Army and president of the Tingayen board of health. His arrival next week stirs many friends who eagerly await his return.
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John T. H. Slayter
United States
Slayter
United States Army
Board of Health
Tingayen, P. T
Cambridge Fourth Celebrated Quietly With Sports And Beachgoers
The Fourth passed quietly in Cambridge as the city changed its celebration budget to 1700. Large crowds enjoyed various games and a crowded bathing beach at Captain's Island. Nancy McSpary and others spent the day in Nantasket before returning Tuesday evening. Miguel Prates was arrested for drunkenness. he claimed knee injury later noted by Cambridge Hospital staff. Police report the injury occurred during arrest. his wife disputes the account. The Melping Hand Mother's club held a picnic at Putnam Square, and Alma Conant hosted a lawn party at 61 Oxford Street with gypsy fortune teller, grab bag, Rebecca’s veil and whist for Women’s Relief Corps funds.
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Cambridge
Captain's Ixland
Steefseers
Wathrs
Miquel Pranes
Pivelman
Charles TF. Aberle
France
Putnam Square
Mis
Alma Conant
Oxford Street
Rebecca
Women's Belief Corps
Firework accident buries East Cambridge youth in July Fourth tragedy
In East Cambridge Francis L. Carroll, son of Thorothy DL Carrell of 77 Winter Street, died hours after a severe blast while a rowan candle was lit near his head by an older boy. The incident triggered a somber funeral Thursday as a large local gathering marked the Fourth. Nearby Mrs Hanna Pitts of 1809 Cambridge Street visited with relatives. A Cambridge Lodge observance party Tuesday night awarded prizes to Miss Lillian Kenny and Mr. J. J. Oliver, with sympathy and recollections shared by local residents.
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Franeis L. Carroll
Thorothy DL
Carrell
Winter Street
Tle
Rai de Wits Aix
Aye
Cambridge Lodge
Lillian Kenny
J. J. Oliver
Toen
Music Aid
Sullivan
Institute Hall
Cambridge Street
Daneing
Joly Curran
Lynch's Drug Store
Thomas
Pitt
Worcester
Hanna Pitts
St. A. Gilchrist
Red Jacket Fremen Association
Second Street
John A. Gilchrist
Sterling Junction
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Flynn
Harvard and
Eim Streets
North Cambr
Raymond's
Brooks
Water Board
Harlow
Park Board
Gordon
George Howland Cox
George Howland
McNamee
Park Commission
Blodgett
Lake
David Harum
Counilman Wood
Rindge
Mannix—O’hara
Squire's Restaurant
DR. Slayter
Cornelinat McSertey
Mogan
Smithore
Nantasket
Viey
City
Holy Ghost Hospital
Hospital Aid Society
Tily Ghost Hospital
The
Elks
Mollie Doran
I. O'Rierdon
O'Rierdon
Hospital
Missourian Club
Henry J. Cunningham
Gates
John A. Cunningham
John H. Corcoran
James A. Melver
H. J. Cunningham
John Bishop
M. A. Feeley
John H. H. McNamee
John P. Good
St. Mary's Church
Jennie Sennett
Emma Deehan
B. Kelleher
Henry, Manning
T. F. Danehy
John Foley
Mollie Tonergan
Julia Brosnahan
Delia Walsh
Mary Jennings
Bessie O'Keefe
Josie Nolan
Annie Mahoney
East Cambridge
Philip Galligan
Catherine Henderson
Charles Weber
Alice Shaughnessy
Sadie Quinn
Elizabeth Sheehan
Catherine Hennessey
Lillian McCusker
Rose Galligan
Crowley
Martin
Arlington
Margaret McConnel
Julia E. O'Brien
Mary McConnell
Maria E. Higgins
Catherine F. Collins
Catherine O
Mission Church
N. J. Goodwin
Mary McDonald
Margaret Cameron
B. G. Donahue
Peter Kelley
J. McCourt
FP. Costello
Somerville
Alexander Anderson
Thomas McCarthy
John Monahan
John Kennedy
C. Sullivan
Freud White
Mary Sweeney
Annie McMahon
Mary McDonough
Annie McCurdy
Fred White
Harry Cooper
Edward Melsonough
Fr. O'Riordon
Immaculate Conception
Kategen
Misses Renkins
Agnes Gorman
Sarah Almon
Alice Hurley
Josephine Harrington
Mary McCarthy
Margaret Malone
John Stryker
H. Meyer
W. England
P. Diehl
Delay
J. Kh. Dwyer
Collier
James H. Pitzpatrick
Eadward Barry
James T. Whalen
John E. Kelley
William D. Arey
Thomas J. Sullivan
Edward J. Breen
Stussell A. Wood
Gieorge
Melelleget
Nuy
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