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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1904

Page

2

Why Are Non-Partisans So Solicitous for Working Men

A local editorial accuses the Non-partisan party of feigning concern for workers to gain votes. It argues past Democratic control taxed small property owners while shielding large owners, blocked street loans, and left street and water departments underfunded. The piece warns against a costly water system and last minute jobs before elections, calling the plan a thin scheme to secure support and prolong extravagance.

Water Department Vennetiniad Downey Vr Cence Kingsley Park

About Czars and city powers in Cambridge politics

A letter criticizes Mayor Daly for acting like a czar by dictating city and department actions including the glue factory hearing. The piece argues such executive overreach usurps powers clearly delegated to others by the city charter and warns against a mayor who imitates Roosevelt in expansion of authority.

McNamee Daly Board of Earth Roosevelt Cambridge

Massachusetts not doomed for Democrats say Gaston

Col Wm A Gaston of Boston a Democratic National Committee member urged that Massachusetts is not doomed for Democrats in November. He cited varying state vote patterns since 1872 and argued that recent high turnout and heated campaigns show Democratic strength can rebound despite past gaps in organization.

Wm. A. Gaston Boston Democratic National Committee New York Massachusetts William H. Russell Russell Gov. Bates Walcott Canada Judge Parker Roosevelt Parker

Cambridge Faces City Budget Clash Over Unspent Funds

The Cambridge city treasury holds over $100000 unexpended for street work and Fresh Pond park improvements. A local political quarrel alleges the Non-partisan machine blocks laborers from needed urban work while pushing a costly $1 million water conduit loan, sparking broad public accusations of dishonesty and calls for immediate spending on authorized projects.

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Hearing on Glue Company Factory in Concord Avenue

A city health board meeting drew a large crowd as the Commonwealth Glue Company petition for a Concord Avenue factory faced a second hearing. Stable permits were issued to Cambridge Electric Light Co and several individuals. Opponents urged postponement, while the board kept the hearing open with witnesses present.

Heard of Health Witnesity Commonwealth Glue Company Concord Anvenue Cambridge Electric Light Company George A. Miller I No Marshall Joseph Miller RB. Robertstein Shimon FE. Lawerberg Thomas M. Tippett William Tinton Glue Company John O'Brien Stevens Tady Water Board Daly Sortwell John J. Bright Weeks Wis John FP. Leonard Mr. O'Brien Mr. Scott Mr. Leonard Cambridge Dallinger Raymond

Hearing on Cambridge glue plant ends with petition granted

Health board hearing on the Cambridge plant concluded with a ruling to proceed. Witnesses including Dr Dow and Dr Coggswell testified no offensive odors or public health hazards, while residents and objectors pressed concerns about nuisance and noise at nearby properties. The petitioner for the plant remained supported, and subsequent horse stable permits faced mixed outcomes, with some petitions denied.

Clark Rally Weeks Board of Health Leonard James A. Dow Peabody Publc Fresh Pond Park Lowell Dow Edward R. Coggswell Eugene A. Darling Brattle Street Drs. Dowland Corgswelle Chirk Rady Scott Robert A. Skinner Commonwealth Glue Company Sentinel Gine Company Metropolitan John M. Crocker George S. McIntyre A. W. Dilley Cambridge Mrr O'Brien Wits End John TH Carcorn Michael J. Shea Brody Sled Panpley Matthew Or Donnell Michael W. Murphy Thomas Minklees Kathe McCourt Columbia Street J. W. Pere Dinand Lewis Sorranaky

Late 19th century judge left estate to housekeeper amid divorce rumors

Everett, once a Laconia police court judge, retired two years ago and allegedly married Sarah Gray. His widow, Eliza Everett, challenges the will while Miss Mack, once his housekeeper, inherited all his property after his death. Brothers dispute the estate and possible bigamy rumors surface as records are unclear.

Everett New Hampshire Laconia Sarah PF. Gray Miss Garay Eliza J Cifengo Ner

Death of George P. F. Blake a City Resident

George P. F. Blake formerly of this city died at his home near Phillips Beach last Friday. Born May 20 in Farmington Falls Missouri he learned carpentry and invented the steam pump among other items. He founded the George F. Blake Mfg Co in 1874 later known as the International Pump Co before retiring. Funeral services were at Old South Church and he was buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

George I’, Blake Phillips Beach S’riday Mr. Blake Farmington Falls George F. Blake Old South Church Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Market Letter Notes Cautious Bullish Tilt Amid War Cloud

Pettigrew Bright & Co weekly market letter reports a tempered bull crowd as a wave of price gains emerges. It cites a war cloud causing initial fear, then notes renewed optimism with assurances of world powers rapprochement and a broad up swing. The letter favors long positions, expects higher prices on standard issues, and warns of occasional setbacks but says buying on dips remains safe.

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