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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1904

Page

2

Mayors partisan stance questioned over Parker backing

Boston papers quote Mayor Daly praising Judge Parker and pledging help for his election. The letter raises whether Daly will aid Democrats as he did last fall by leading a registration effort through a so called non partisan committee tied to Republicans. Critics say the committee aided Republican registration and naturalization.

Daly Boston Parker Colonel Gaston McNamee Municipal Party Committee Republican Party Davis Painters’ Union

Delegates Return From Democratic Convention in St Louis

Massachusetts delegation home after a long St Louis trip. Cambridge delegates Facey and O'Brien praise New York leadership under ex Senator Hill for Parker’s nomination. Facey recalls the crowd’s reaction when Champ Clark nominated Senator Cockrell of Missouri with thousands waving flags. A Southern delegate notes unprecedented Southern presence at the event.

Massachusetts St. Louis Boston Cambridge Facey O'Brien New York Hill Judge Parker Champ Clark Senator Cockrell Missouri

Cambridge School Board mulls future superintendent pick

A Cambridge subcommittee faces a tough task selecting a new school chief after the respected tenure of Superintendent Cogswell. The piece reflects on his career, the evolving district, and calls for a fresh, more radical approach to Cambridge education amid expanding needs and lingering conservatism.

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Cambridge Seeks Strong Educational Leader To Advance City Schools

City debates future school direction as Cambridge demands bold new ideas and proven innovators. A nationally respected, broad minded superintendent with real contact across primary to high school levels is sought to drive reform and elevate Cambridge’s educational standing. Local leaders argue for decisive action over tentative progress and emphasize the city’s reputation in New England education.

Cambridge New England

Citizens Protest Over Police Shortage in North Cambridge

North Cambridge residents denounce Chief Pullen for allowing high burglary activity as the local four-officer force is reduced to two patrolmen due to illness and vacations. Citizens demand at least the regulated number of officers and protest the weak protection of their district while reorganization plans unfold.

North Cambridge Pullen North Cambridge

Ex-Mayor Hall Decamps For Hanover Future Plans

Ex mayor James M. W. Hall leaves Cambridge for Hanover Mass where he may settle as his permanent residence. He seeks future political honors and eyes a congressional nomination while courting publicity on the Canadian reciprocity issue to boost his public profile. Critics recall his sole mayoral term from 1840 to 1881 and say he was disliked for unkept promises.

James M. W. Hall Cambridge Hanover Mass Hall James M. W Dickinson-Daly

Lawn Party for Holy Ghost Hospital Charity in Cambridge

This article promotes an afternoon and evening lawn party at the Holy Ghost hospital grounds on Cambridge street. Proceeds support the hospital and participants can enjoy games, food, and dancing while contributing to a noble cause. Tickets and trinkets are available at gate for charitable aid.

Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge Cambridge Street Molyihost

Democratic Nominee Parker Praised by Mt Louis Convention

The Mt Louis Democratic Convention nominates Judge Alton B. Parker of New York for the Presidency praising his citizenship courage and principle. Parker, previously little known outside New York legal circles, is presented as a strong impartial jurist with a potential to restore Democratic fortunes nationally.

Mt. Louis Alton B. Parker New York Judge Parker McKinley Empire State Parker Court of Appeals

Democratic Leader Shines Amid Turbulent Nomination Clash

The text lauds a leader's integrity and loyalty to democracy, praising a decisive refusal of nomination by Judge Parker. It credits his stance with reshaping campaign dynamics, denouncing Republican plans, and rallying a united Democratic front to oppose plutocratic influences and defend equal justice ahead of a presidential election.

Parker Republican Party Amy Shampion

Which will it be nonpartisanship or party lines

The piece debates whether next year should be nonpartisanship or party lines, noting Avis and others push for party lines while Champlin favors nonpartisanship. It asserts Democrats will win either way and Daly will retire. It cites Cambridge’s voting as evidence of a Democratic stronghold and warns tricksters must think quickly as time runs short.

Avis Generalissimo Champlin Daly Bates Garton Cambridge

Protests Grow Over Fresh Pond Water Contamination

A letter signed "1" joins numerous residents objecting to daily entry of over 300,000 gallons of foul water into Fresh Pond. The writer, an old Cambridge resident, condemns the polluted water and urges the water policy debate to focus on immediate water safety, criticizing party politics and calling for board accountability.

Cambridge Fresh Pond Board of Wealth Witer Board

Water board blunder over dirty reservoir and sewer need

Letter questions Superintendent Brooks claim no water added to Cider Mill pond since last June. It urges cleaning Payson Park reservoir, criticizes delay, and asks what will become of sludge. The writer warns against polluting water and condemns nonpartisan obstruction of a sewer project amid costly conduit plans.

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Mayor Daly Endorses Judge Parker as Democratic Nominee

Cambridge reacts to Mayor Daly speaking for the Democratic Party praising Judge Parker as a broad minded ideal candidate with an excellent chance of victory. The Boston Sunday interview frames Daly as a spokesman for Cambridge Democrats amid Parker nomination coverage.

Daly Cambridge Boston Papers Parker Democrats Raymond

Baseball Notes and Civic Critique in Cambridge Sentinel

Local readers see a mix of political rants about Mayor Daly and city advertising, plus a long baseball notes section. Items mention Nationals game planning, Middlesex A A defeating Fort Strong 18 to 6, Cambridge beating Brighton 5 to 3, and upcoming Huron vs Columbia games, with multiple amateur teams seeking August schedules. Police case notes report John Sheehy fined and Joseph Sheehy jailed after disturbances.

M. FP Melrath Grant Street Portsmouth A. C HS Guiligeec al Tussell James Whalenib Eo Williams D Landers James Judd Joe Judd F. Dunes Johnson John Z. Dinn Bristol Street Middlesex A. A T. A. McDonough Main Street Norfolk A. C PF. Burns Norfolk Street Cherry A. C W. Wilson School Street Oakfield A. C McClellan Oak Street Longwoods Batarsaya EB. McLaughlin Inman Street Manhattans J. Corconut Pearl Street Middlesex A. A Fort Strong Cambridge Brighton Fells Murphy Sherkinn P. Brown Cram J. Shea Neponset St. John's Literary Institute Neponnet Hjorkland Mechanic Arts High School Lytich Coady St. John's Rindge Field Hurons Columbia's

Police seek relatives of John Murphy in city

Police hunt relatives of John Murphy 55 who died at Salem Hospital after coming from Salem jail. He was believed to belong in Cambridge and stood about 4 feet 7 inches tall.

John Murphy Murphy Salem Hospital Salem Cambridge Heigh

Boston elevated routes and times from Arlington to Adams Square

Transit timetable outlines early morning and late night service on the Boston Elevated Railway. It lists Arlington Centre to Adams Square via Beacon Street with several morning departures, Sunday variations, and night service to Adams Square via Main Street. Additional segments cover Arlington Heights, Harvard Square, Cambridgeport, and Roxbury connections with staggered intervals and last trains around 12 to 4 AM.

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