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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1931
Page
1
The passage analyzes the character of Patrick Joseph Delaney, a Cambridge lawyer, describing his stature his speech and public life. It praises his substance calmness and humor while criticizing rivals and noting his influence in local politics and his blunt direct manner.
The column tracks intra party maneuvering around the Mayoralty and local offices, noting likely candidates Paddy, Russ, and Russell, with chatter from political pot shots in front of City Hall. It mentions Freddie Clauss and Doc Mohr amid city hall intrigue and hints at internal shifts in the City Treasurer's office.
A meeting in the mayor's office with public and private welfare officials discussed emergency relief for the coming winter. Howard C. Hunter of the National Association of Community Councils and Chests spoke as the group coordinates with President Hoover's Emergency Relief Committee. Mayor Russell announced a forthcoming advisory committee to propose plans.
After a year and a half delay the Park Commission and J B Johnson of the Johnson Ice Cream Co on Rindge Avenue reached an agreement about the neutral land between the Johnson plant and the Russell Field Annex. The Russell Field site is described as a disgraceful dump on the Johnson side. The Sentinel notes the delay reflects unpaid administrative shortcomings in Cambridge.
A chaotic City Hall session over plans for a new Rindge Technical School drew a crowd of 100 plus after a 5 pm start. Notices disputes emerged with Mrs. Brooks and Wm. F. Brooks claiming lack of notice. Letters from James Walsh and Arthur L. Endicott were read and filed or referred for reports.
T W Good superintendent of the Water Department spoke to the Cambridge Kiwanis at the Continental in a concise briefing on Cambridge water history, present status, and future aims. He outlined private inception in 1551 with capacity from 300 000 to 15 000 000 gallons daily by 1980 and the city’s takeover in 1861.
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