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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
2
A civic commentary attacks Mayor Daly for alleged overzealous scrutiny of the parks department while urging impartiality. It questions actions toward the engineer, water board, and police and suggests investigating scams around Bay street work and alleged mistreatment of a horse. The piece hints at partisan influence and demands accountability.
Miss Mary Nelligan of Weymouth visited North Cambridge hosts the O Connell family at Rindge avenue. Boston and Maine proposes Fitchburg subway under Raymond street named Bulitt an improvement urged by Councilman Thomas P ONeil. Bolton A A lost to North Cambridge A A 13 to 7 at Rindgefield with Tracey Bellis Nedenn and the NC A A battery delivering strong play. Umpire Jack Coyne praised for officiating. Local resident Thomas Hevgans returns after New York visit. Miss Mary Phelan spends two weeks in Richmond, Maine. Columbing versus Wighland A C ended 4 to 4 at Chelsea. tension with opponents and local supporters noted. Farm workers at City farm fire praised for results. Notre Dame de Pitle parish excursion left Boston at 9:30 on a special boat.
A man reports a day at Nahant ending late after a pleasant outing. An accident at a Regent Street building site last Tuesday injured two laborers, Pullings with a leg injury and Griffin with a fractured thigh after a ladder slipped while passing barrels. Roy Fay of Harvard Auto lent a touring car and drove it for a Knights of Columbus lawn party, boosting profits for the booth’s fund.
OBSERVATORY HILL Notes describe Steamer 1 breaking a front axle near Garden and Walden streets while responding to alarm 178. Combination No. 1 decapsitated a cane, Capt. Angus H. McDonald of Ladder 4 pursues maintenance on his auto. Fire at New England Brick Co. yard on Sherman street quickly put out. three alarms with minor damage. A track accident injures a horse. repairs completed in minutes. Local residents including J T Phelan, Mrs. Bessie Vriest, William Herlihy head to summer destinations. Cornelius Sullivan, 81, dies after tuberculosis. funeral at St. Peter's Church with Division MT, A O T L members. Interment at Holy Cross cemetery Malden.
The Rev Father John A Crowe, newly appointed pastor of the Blessed Sacrament parish in Cambridge, preached his first sermon last Sunday. A large crowd attended as Father Crowe spoke of welcoming youth and daily Mass at 7 20 a m. The temporary Pearl Street church serves St Marys Annunciation and stands amid plans for a permanent edifice as the parish grows under Fathers Crowe Doody and Scully.
A trio of local sports figures Maurice Roach Dan Hart and Tom Connors promote a forthcoming 800 yard dash clash next Wednesday evening at Amory street under Armory A A auspices. Tim Pit faces Roach Dan Hart and Connors will tackle himself, with Ward 5 stirring interest as spectators anticipate fast times and bragging rights at seven o clock.
The Melrose team, once seen as a crack unit with a long winning streak, wilted before the Institutes on Cambridge Field. Tucker Murphy’s delivery puzzled the defense, as the locals suffered a decisive setback in extreme heat.
In the second inning a youngster named Martin impressed as the locals pushed for a close win. Umpired by Mr Sullivan, Fred Dogherty arrived to cover right field. The Institutes face the West Newtons at 3 pm, with Captain Cody and a jubilant crowd backing them. The Fidelia and Smith clubs attend, while local rooters cheer, and a tailor-like seamstress is noted in a humorous aside.
Institute defeated Melrose 16 to 1 Saturday. The All Stars face Waverly on the town field today at Waverly. Sparrows meet New England Confectionery Co. nine. their last game ended in a six inning tie. Institute plays West Newton today as visitors have lost only one game this year in Cambridge field. Young Martin shines in trial heat showing potential to rival his brother in time. Frank led through the action with solid baselinl play.
Middlesex A. A. defeated Father Mathews Junior 9 to 4 at Cambridge Field, marking their eighth straight win. The lineup featured Metitee, Lane, McCabe, Smith, White, Korwin, N Metntee, F Metntee, and Kelley, with Turner’s squad and Squire’s team supplying the Indicator.
The first Indy group, chaperoned by Mrs. Anderson, returns today from Onset Bay where letters from grateful members praise Jan Durning for piloting the Cambridge excursion to the villa. Jim delights the ladies with ease, while Rehemania starts late next RELIABLE HELP AT CENTRAL SQUARE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU.
The article notes plans for a fall minstrel show and ball, praising last year’s success and joking about hats resembling Jim Whalen’s Panama. It mentions the Gloucester vacationing, Indy group activities, Onset bay cottage preparations, and community events including a lawn party and charity efforts.
Boston Elevated Railway announces daytime and night schedules from Arlington Centre to Adams Square and multiple branches. The notice lists frequent intervals, special Sunday times, and night service patterns through to 4.50 A. M. along key routes including Harvard Square and City Point with connections via Broadway and Huron Avenue in Cambridge.
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