Mayor Warns City Demolition at Rindge School
Cambridge mayor Richard M. Russell warns city officials against demolishing buildings on city property tied to the Rindge School. He notes no contract or work approval and cautions that proceeding risks liability, enclosing a July 13 1931 letter to the school committee.
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McGreenery
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Lynch
Wood
Buffalo
Irish centenarian kept temperance pledge since 1842
The Belfast Witness recalls John Carthy of Clogher Ballinamore Leitrim aged 116 who spoke only Irish until 20 and, in a 1942 procession of 2000, pledged under Father Mathew the temperance oath which he has kept faithfully ever since.
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Clogher
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Leitrim
Bawnboy
Father Mathew
Cambridge Water Department urged to conserve supply
Water Superintendent T W Good told the Kiwanis Club that Cambridge faces a costly program to boost maintenance and distribution to ensure high quality filtered water. He warned against waste and urged careful use, noting the city relies on nature for its supply and that the Water Board plans an $800000 investment.
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T. W. Good
Water Department
Cambridge
Hobbs
Stony Brook
Water Board
Water Department of
Kiwanis Club
Joe Noonan Remembered as Gentleman of East Cambridge
Joseph F. Noonan formerly of East Cambridge died leaving a memory of a quiet, unpretentious man with every quality Thackeray valued in a gentleman. Friends recall his poise, kindness, loyalty, and broad appeal, noting his inner grace matched by an elegant exterior.
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Joseph F. Noonan
East Cambridge
Thackeray
Joe Noonan
Joe
Turmoil at Rindge School Debate Sparks Public Clash
A heated Rindge meeting ends with a 4 2 vote backing the chair over Wood's challenge to an architect's fee. Accusations of biased audience turnout trigger chants of dirty politics as opponents promise another session Friday night July 24.
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Wood
Rindge
Fresh Pond and Hobbs Brook Water Plans Detailed
An expert survey outlines Cambridge water strategy using Fresh Pond as winter outlet, refilling from Stony Brook in spring, plus a Tophet Brook basin to gain 10 million gallons daily. Additional piping upgrades aim to boost system pressure for firefighting.
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Stony Brook
Waltham
Hobbs Brook
Lincoln
Cambridge
Drouth
Tophet Brook
Concord
Haatings
Priscilla Cut Rate Perfumer Opens in Central Square
A new perfumery shop Priscilla Cut Rate Perfumer opens at 740 Mass Ave Cambridgeopposite the Gas Co. office. The store promises a bright intimate interior and a wide array of odorous essences at low prices with a mystery gift for every visitor.
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Central Sq
Priscilla
Mans. Ave
Gas Co
Cambridge
Mass Ave
Cambridge Water Purification Plan Proposed for City
Mr. Good outlines a rapid sand filtration system for Cambridge water using alum and chlorine with seration steps. The city plans to spend 800000 financed by the Water Department to fund timely improvements and promote water conservation over perceived cheapness. He notes upper river pollution challenges and assures the board of a high standard of purity despite filtration.
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Cambridge
Water Department
Sage
Harvard Sq
Water Board
Harvard Square
Welfare Board boosts expenses from 1927 to 1931
Public Welfare Secretary Finnegan announces welfare costs rise from 230 426 in 1927 to 455 581 by 1931 up to March. City council remarks note sparse agenda while councilors Leahy Wyeth Gibson T F Murphy and D J Murphy attend a special meeting.
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Jim Finnegan
The
Public Welfare Board
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Wyeth
Gibson
T. F. Murphy
D. J. Murphy
Burke
Sennett
Donnelly elected permanent Parks Superintendent
John F. Donnelly, acting parks superintendent for weeks, was chosen as permanent head by the Park Commission and will earn 1500 dollars yearly. Chairman George Howland Cox praised him at the meeting. He remains in office as a veteran official.
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Wes
Park Commission
George Howland Cox
Citizen’s Trade Assn. Hall
Rep. W. Rodman Peabody
Tremont Trust Company
Democratic City Committee
Republican City Committee
Mass. Ave
Charles H. Clemens
Stearns Street
Delaney
Delaney Campaign Activiti es in Ward 10 Meeting
The Delaney for Mayor effort outlined to reorganize city departments and mobilize support, with Edna Lawrence Spencer urging early registration drives and Patrick Delaney pledging economy, merit based appointments, and citywide campaigning. John E. McGovern predicted the largest Ward 10 vote as Delaney squares off against Mayor Russell.
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Patrick J. Delaney
Delaney
John McGovern
Concord Avenue
Edna Lawrence Spencer
Pleasant Street
Russell
John E. McGovern
Councillor Delaney
City Council Probes Progress on New Rindge School
Several council members show concern over the pace of the Rindge School project, asking for updates on construction progress, funding status, and potential delays affecting plans for opening. The item underscores local interest in school infrastructure.
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