Carnival nuisance prompts license crackdown in Cambridge
A July 11 1931 message condemns carnival licenses in Cambridge Massachusetts. It alleges gambling motives behind carnivals and urges officials Chiefa McBride Casey and Quinn of the License Commission to bar these venues and protect youth, calling for action similar to Boston and urging Harvard University to stop sanctioned rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Chiefa McBride
Casey
Quinn
License Commission
Harvard University
Curley
Boston
Russell
Costly Repairs Debate Over Obsolete Rindge Buildings
The School Committee hired an outside expert to price repairs for the obsolete Rindge buildings. His estimate nearly matched Cambridge's Terry, prompting criticism that Cambridge should rely on its salaried authority and that repairs are only stopgaps for a graver educational issue. Mayors and officials are faulted by critics as a minority in this dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Cambridge
Cambridge Sun
Russell
Brooks
Ray FitzGerald
Woodrow's Disciple and Hoover Moratorium Plan
The article praises Hoover's wartime debt postponement proposal, noting France's reluctant consent to delaying $100,000,000 from Germany and the hoped boost to global confidence. It forecasts possible further postponement and discusses Germany's stance on armament funding under the Young Plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
France
Germany
Europe
Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Conspiracy Rumors Hit Cambridge School Plans
The Cambridge School Committee backs a 30000 project to renovate the failing Rindge complex while Mayor Russell secures Harvard space for next year’s classes. Critics label the move a politicized delay to block a needed Rindge school program until after the mayoral election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Cambridge
Rindge
Russell
Harvard
Messrs
Council
Spider and Epidera questioned as sources of pest control
The article notes that Epidera species, carnivorous and insect eating, may enter homes to clean insect pests. It mentions an experiment near Gonzales Texas where 500 feet of rows used unbledded canvas as a binder. after 15 months of heavy traffic the pavement shows no wear, suggesting potential state adoption of the construction method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read
Gonzales
Texas
Hearings and Happenings in Lynn Politics and Park Board Talks
The column tracks Lynn politics with notes on Frank, a potential Park Commission pick to replace Sam Pill, and ward chatter about Jay O Connor and ex officials. It mentions a police sergeant moved after pressuring a bootlegger, riot gun tensions at a School Committee meeting, and social scenes around Monsignor Lacey and Richard M Russell as the week winds down.
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Fedora
Manning
Lynn
Frank
Barney Stone
Park Commission
Sam Pill
Sammy
Pill
Barney
North Cambridge
Central Square
Richard
Ward 10
Jay O'Connor
McDonald
Mike Mahoney
Jeffersonian Research Society
Barry
Election Commission
Monsignor Lacey
Paddy Delaney
Richard M. Russell
Mr. Delaney
Tambo
Quinn
Gossip and City Notes Stir Community Buzz
Citizens discuss a new sign at Garden and Chauncy streets and praise improved parking in Central square after Captain Ginty took command. They urge safety lights at Brattle Street and Fresh Pond Parkway after a fatal incident and critique Mayor Russell’s handling of department heads. A Cambridge lawyer eyes Ward 3 City Council seat. Wrestling Contest.
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Hotelntinental
Garden Street
Chauncy and
Garden Streets
Brattle Street
Fresh Pond Parkway
Russell
Notable mat show to pit Ed George against H Diglane
The article previews a clash between Ed George, a 220 pound heavyweight praised for speed and ring craft, and H Diglane, a strong resilient wrestler known for comebacks. Promoters call the matchup a blood contest and hail George as the master of Son nenburg wrestling.
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Ed George
Sonnenburg
H. Diglane
Daz
Dynamite Gus to Face Donnie Muir in Australia Rematch
A boxing card promises a title clash with Dynamite Gus meeting Donnie Muir in a second bout after a swift first match. The event features live music and aviation elements, a Crosscup Pishon Legion tie, and a capacity crowd at Braves Field on Tuesday. Tickets cost 1 to 5 dollars and are sold at multiple Boston locations including 234 Washington St. and Paul Bowser's office.
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Diglane
Gus
Donnie Muir
Australia
Pishon Legion
Braves Field
Washington St
Boston
Paul Bowser
Chauncy St
Hatel Bradford
Herrick’s
Filene's
Horace Partridge
Wright & Diteon
Valley Forge in 1921 Cambridge debate sparks tribute
Russell A. Wood defends Valley Forge portrayal and Washington's travel in a coach while challenging critics. He argues the 1778 episode reflects patriotism and contrasts English luxury with Continental hardship, urging tradition and a cambridge-like campaign.
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Sentinel
Valley Forge
Cambridge
Philadelphia
George
Washington
George Washington
Russell
Notable Local Notices From The 1931 Beacon Hill Scene
District Attorney Moran selects Grenville S. MacFarland to probe railroad law violations and possible gas and electric company breaches. Horace D. Litchfield elected Mass Undertakers Assn president for third term. Edwin L. Derby as secretary for fifth term. The 15th annual convention met at Copley Square Hotel. Public schools repair summer under Supt. Tracy. Miss Georgia W. Sanborn to vacation at Pigeon Cove. Mayor authorized to appoint three new police sergeants. list of candidates includes Keaney Aylward McMenimen McElroy Leahy Gorcoran Conroy McCorry Carroll Griffiths Rowe. City Clerk Brandon and family at Cambridge House, Center Harbor. P. G. E. Frank P. O'Brien and Chas. J. Williams bound for old country. George F. Monahan seeks Democratic senatorial nomination. Ward 3 added to district. Phil Dallinger summ ering in Lovell, Maine. J Frank Facey installs Optimus press for campaign literature. Eugene Flanagan recovers from operation at Cambridge hospital. Eugene Paul to yacht along Maine coast for two weeks.
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John B. Moran
Bozton
Grenville S. MacFarland
Horace D. Litchfield
Mass, Undertakers
Ass'n
Edwin L. Derby
Copley Square
Boston
Supt
Georgia W. Sanborn
Pigeon Cove
Keaney
Aylward
McMenimen
McElroy
T. F
Brandon
Cambridge House
Centre Harbor
N. H
Edward
Scotland
George F. Monahan
Beacon Hill
George
Phil Dallinger
Lovell
Maine
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Optimus Cylinder
Eugene Flanagan
Shakespeare spellings and library trustee matter teased
The editor signs off with quips about Shakespeare spellings and a library trustees issue. He mentions Buffalo Bill and stage coach fame, hints at a summer adjournment to stall a new member push, and urges calm with a quote to curb a restless spirit.
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Buffalo Bill
George
Russell
Garage dispute over access and cleansing building plan
Judges Daly Counihan and others differed on allowing a cleansing building. Terry doubted entry feasibility while John J. Powers explained rear access. The ordinance was modified to permit only the cleansing building and no other use, with some Board of Appeal references omitted.
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Daly
Terry
John J. Powers
Counihan
Board of Appeal
Parishioners oppose garage near St. Pauls Church as council delays decision
Rev Fr A J Hickey and several residents condemn a proposed garage across from the church school on Green Street. Councillor Mohr doubts the petition while others cite deception and potential nuisance. Haley Realty Co granted permit for a 10 car garage at 13 to 23 Charles Street. two 2 car garage petitions approved. Open air carnival permit requested by Greater Sheffey Shows at Cambridge Street grounds with Loyal Order of Moose directors.
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A. J. Hickey
St. Paul’s Church
Mohr
Timothy F. McCarthy
Trowbridge Street
Green Street
Wm. Galvin
Leslie W. Orchard
Mass, Ave
Anthony Wayne Strauss
Sid Murphy
Haley Realty Co
Charles Street
National Biscuit Co
Cambridge Street
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Columbia Restaurant
Columbia
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Ginty
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River St. Hardware Co
Trask Spa
Huron Avenue
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Russell A. Wood
Bigelow St
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Porter
Charles B. Watson
Pearl St
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Bellevue Shade
Massachusetts Ave
Unl
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Attorneys-At-Law
College House
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Concord Ave
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