Opposition to 900000 Gallons Oil Depot Near Kendall Square
Business executives protested a License Commission plan to permit Norris-Hillis Osla Co. to store and sell 900000 gallons of petroleum in above ground tanks and 6000 gallons in underground tanks at 149 Broadway. The hearing exposed fire hazard concerns, insurance impacts, and zoning questions as supporters touted water facilities and industry expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Square
License Commission
Broadway
Norris-Hillis Osla Co., Inc
George McLaughlin
Board of Appeal
Hillis
William D. Hillis
Local political chatter hints at Ward 11 council bid and state race moves
The piece notes Councillor Jack Foley seeking a House nomination in the upper district and pledging to donate a second year salary to public welfare. It mentions efforts to block Ex-Councillor Stokes from chairing the Democratic State Committee, and Timothy Cronin's re election bid. Ralph Robart announces a Congress run in the Suh district as a wet candidate, with library trustees and the mayor discussing a workers vacation. Newcomer Johnnie Hannon from East Cambridge is tipped for Rep in the 2nd district, while Bill Galeay and John McGillicaddy are poised as Legislature hopefuls in Wards 4, 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Foley
Johnnie
Stokes
Joey
Timothy Cronin
Cronin
Ralph Robart
Suh
Ralph
C. L. Collier
Boyle
B. J. Mahoney
Johnnie Hannon
East Cambridge
Elks
Bill Galeay
John McGilicaddy
Gossipy Ordinance Seeks One Hour Parking Limit
The Ordinances Committee heard a proposal by Police Chief McBride to limit auto parking to one hour from midnight to 11 A M to curb all night parking. Councillor Sennett noted police might arrest many. Meanwhile a compromise between Electric Light Co and customers cuts kilowatt hour prices by half a cent, delaying a Public Utilities Commission hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sennett
McBride
Electric Light Co
Associated Gas and Electric Co
Public Utilities Commission
Barrett's Irish Letter Piquant Tribute To Dublin Scene
Dublin letters describe a vast crowd honoring Christ the King with vivid decor and broad participation. The writer notes diverse communities including Protestants and Jews joining in the celebrations, praising the city’s display and unity during the event.
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Dublin
Ireland
the Sentinel
Christ
A Grand Old Man Is Gone
Warren F. Spalding died at 92 years in Cambridge after a long career as writer prison expert reporter and civic leader. Born January 14 1841 in Hillsboro New Hampshire he worked at the Boston Globe Boston Daily News and the Commercial Bulletin and founded Massachusetts prison system. Funeral services were held at Pilgrim Congregational Church with burial in Cambridge Cemetery.
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Cambridge
Warren F. Spalding
Hamilton Street
Hillsboro
N. H
Benjamin
Hannah Barker Spalding
Nashua
N.H
Boston
Boston Globe
Boston Daily News
Commercial Bulletin
Spalding
Massachusetts Prison System
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Cambridge Cemetery
Ex-Rep Sullivan enters fight for Democratic House nomination
Former congressman Timothy D. Sullivan formally enters the race for the Democratic nomination to the House, targeting Wards 4 6 and 6 with campaign aims and party backing.
Edward Alger Files Papers for Third Middlesex House Seat
Edward Alger a well known sign painter of North Cambridge has filed his nomination papers to run as a Representative from the Third Middlesex District in the upcoming election.
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Edward Alger
Cambridge
Middlesex
Mayor veto over college conference order roils city council
A special mid summer city council meeting debated Mayor Russell's veto of Councillor Sennott's order to arrange a conference with local colleges to aid city finances. The meeting also reviewed a $5,000 bid for the Police Station 3 building and approved parking, loan, and pension actions with a roll call vote record.
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T. Belli
St. Francis of Assisi
Fourth Street
Sennett
Lyons
Syumite
Juana
Br. Lyons
Boston
Roche
Messrs. Cazeway
Foley
O'Connor
Shilton
Swenson
Hillery
Hil
Massachusetts Avenue Safety Islands
Dennis J. Sullivan
Police Department
Wm. H. Acford
Fire Department
Wee
Arlington Street
Cambridge K of C Council Holds Sixth Officer Installation
Cambridge Council K of C members turn out for the sixth annual installation of officers held in the Elks' lodge room. District Deputy Grand Knight Francis J. DeCelles leads a group of deputies from North Cambridge Medford and Dorchester Councils in the ceremonies.
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Cambridge Council
K. of C
Elks’ Lodge
Francis J. DeCelles
Harold G. Jackson
North Cambridge
EU Irwin
Medford
John W. King
Dorchester
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Mutual Savings Bank
Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Ave
Kendall Sq
Atty
Geo. McLaughlin
Lee’y
Jerry Downey
Jeremiah F. Downey
Industrial Association
al L. Brown
Asso. Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co
Liquid Carbonic Co
James J. Drummey
American Rubber Co
The
U. S. Rubber Co
Atty. McLaughlin
Federal
Baker Supply Co
Gilbert Winchell
Martin J. Prendergast
Lever Bros
ST. Anne
de Beaupre
Montreal
Quebec
K. C
Washington, D. C
Cardinal Gibbons
Cronan’s Tours
Little Elde
Hancock
Une
River ST
Cor
Putmam Ave
Toes Ent
By Jocko
Sentinel
Barrett
Maine
Brighton
Allston
Brookline
Waverley
Belmont
Somerville
Watertown
Arlington
Meet Am Eycerts
Manhattan Market
Central Sq
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Mass
Timothy D. Sullivan
Willard E Herr & Company
Oliver Building
Mile ST
Henry
Mike Jacobsen
Henry Johnson
Kullen
Mike
Hollen
Cts
Russell
Sennott
Lis
McMenimen
Smith
Murphy
Cambridge Council K. OF C
C. F. Hurley
Joseph Anzalone
Ave
Cor. Pleasant ST
Al's Sanitary Barber Shop
Maen Street
Col. Austin Street
AL Hubbard
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