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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1904

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Street Council Debates Bonds and Public Works Roster

The Common Council convened at 8 10 with lively debate over bonds for Constable John P. Whipple. City and state highway matters, park fences, and several appointments to police, fire, and health boards were acted on or referred to committees. An open air gym at Cambridge Field was ordered, and a street loan passed after rules suspension.

John P. Whipple City of Somerville State Park Commissioners Committee On Luther P. Whipple Daniel W. Hurley Park Board Camig¢ Common Thomas F. Bowser Albert P. Briggs John B. Emery Walter R. Bullard William F. Baldwin Jeremiah J. Coveney Superior Court Samuel F. McArthur Magazine Court Committee On Highways James F. Mooney Fire Department Jerome Alderman Lake Duance Com Tnion Council Barry Flynn Carstein Lake Dnance Committee Davis Committee On Fire Department Cornellman Wood Committee On Water Supply Blodgett Inbel Inber Dana Common Connell Water Board Cambridge Willian V. Thompson Hilliard Court H. W. Gleason R. F P. Brown Hamilton Street Marty Kane Spring Fourth Streets Clinton Street Upland Road Elmwood Avenue Harvard Street John 8. Sawyer Binney Street John H. H. McNamee Brattle Street Charles G. Ross Lansdowne Street John C. Gray Fairweather Street Huron Avenue Gurney Street Washington, Felton and Kelley B. J. Blanchard Francis Almy Harvard University Frederick Rindge Fresh Pond J. P. Squires & Co Hogan Harlow Cambridge Field Monk Downey Webster Avenue Hampshire Street Inman Square Walcott Dinan Dr. Jelly House of Correction Street Department Wood Clinton Meyers

O Callahan Guilty Of Neglect Of Duty In Firehouse Dispute

Driver John J. O Callahan of Engine Company 6 faced Mayor Daly on a charge of neglect of duty for May 17 and 19. Engineman J. Lewis Howe alleged the neglect over watering horses. in court, O Callahan admitted forgetting to water and refused to water them, leading to a guilty verdict and a two days pay fine. The case also outlines alternating stable duties between engine and hose carriage drivers.

John J. O'Callahan Engine Company 6 Daly J. Lewis Howe O'Callahan Howe Winslow John H. Brown Charles A. Cairnes O’callahan

Death of ex Alderman Michael Corcoran

A large circle of acquaintances were deeply shocked by the death of ex Alderman Michael Corcoran He spent 50 years with the University Press rising to foreman He was born in Ireland in 1887 and came to Cambridge as a child He began at the University Press at fourteen and served in the union army in 1862 63 before returning to his post Corcoran was active in Cambridge public affairs and held several aldermanic terms

Cambridge Civil Service Commission Michael Corcoran University Press Mr. Corcoran Ireland Boston Cambridge Union Army Banks Department of the Gulf Charles Beckport Corcoran Cambridge Common Connect Board of Aldermen

Water Board Guests Tour Hobbs and Stony Brook Reservoirs

Both branches of city government heads of departments and other invited guests will inspect the Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook reservoirs on Tuesday as guests of the water board. The itinerary lists departures from City Hall at 9 15 a m, train at Mt Auburn at 10 49 a m, visit Hobbs Brook via Lincoln Street, then Stony Brook, with a 1 o’clock stop at Woodland Park Hotel and a 3 30 p m trip to Cambridge.

Hobbs Brook Stonybrook Water Board City Hall Mt. Auburn Walam Hobbs Brook Reservoir Lincoln Street Stony Brook Reservoir Woodland Park Cambridge

Trading stamps taxed under Cambridge excise bill

The Cambridge Retail Merchants' Association applauds a new legislature approving an excise tax on trading stamps and related devices. The act requires returns every January and July, imposes penalties for omissions and false statements, and takes effect July 1, 1904, with operation delayed to December 1, 1904. The measure sets a 3 percent tax on gross receipts from goods and stamps and assigns city treasurers to collect the tax.

Retail Merchants’ Association of Cambridge House Senate

Democratic Field Day Plans Promoted by Cambridge Democrats

Cambridge Democratic leaders outline a monster field day for late August to energize the party. President Henry J. Cunningham says the event will be a social, financial, and political rejuvenator featuring athletics, dancing, vaudeville, fireworks, and an oratory program with top national speakers, with refreshments run by enthusiastic Democratic women.

Democratic City Committee Democratic Party Henry J. Cunningham Cambridge Cunningham

Middlesex Sportsman Club Elects Officers in East Lexington

The Middlesex Sportsman's Club, mostly Cambridge men, elected Roy Faye as president, C. McPhee as secretary, BR. N. Barnes as treasurer, with P. N. Gifford named to the executive committee at the East Lexington clubhouse.

Middlesex Sportsman's Club Cambridge East Lexington Roy Faye C. ©. McPhee BR. N. Barnes P. N. Gifford

A Cambridge Gossip Columnist Notes City Woes and Plans

The column explores Cambridge finances and public utilities as a path to relief, praising Councilman Monk for ideas to municipalize water gas and electricity. It critiques nonpartisan councilors on yielding to questions, reviews Chapman investigation concerns, and comments on charity bands and summer unrest among stay-at-homes.

Fnancea Monk

Court Seeks Return of Loft Room for Office Use

Historical notes reveal a former room used as a judge’s private office and document room, now proposed for return to original functions during court repairs. Fireman Hooker’s sleeping space in Brattle square prompts the change while Chief Casey resists ceding the loft. Officials have funds but await decisions on alterations and filing space. Residents near Cider Mill pond press nuisance complaints to water board president after ashes offer fails, turning to the board of health for action.

Fire Department Hooker Brattle Square Casey Cider Mill Pond Durant Water Board Clukas Board of Health

Clerks Win Support for Wednesday Half-Holidays in Cambridge

A Cambridge movement asks grocery and provision clerks to close at 1 p m on Wednesdays during June to September to grant workers a half holiday. Merchants near Central Square are hesitant, but public backing grows as clerks seek earlier shopping hours and fair pay.

Camidge Cambridge Central Square

Tax Abatement Hearings Hear Arguments Over Dormitory Taxes

County commissioners held closing remarks in tax abatement hearings for Harvard square dormitories. Lawyers for the Little estate and for A D Club and University Associates argued about tax refunds as income fell short of expectations and property not uniformly remunerative. Decision was reserved.

Harvard Square Cambridge Peavey Graverly Trust Craigie Hall University Associates Little Estate A. D. Club Durant Dunster Hall Bancroft

Daytime Burglaries Plague Cambridge Homes

A Boston paper reports thousands of dollars in property stolen from Cambridge houses over the past month. Chief Inspector Hurley and detectives work daily to track crooks, with many arrests and recovered valuables, but many breaks remain unsolved. The heaviest losses hit Avon ward residents as open doors and windows in dormitories left homes vulnerable. Police say daytime burglaries rise when occupants are away, and residents seek ways to curb the crime.

Boston Cambridge Hurley Aquad Afvard

Memorial Services for Knights of Columbus Members

Knights of Columbus Cambridge Council No. 74 held memorial services at St. Paul s Church at nine on Monday morning. Rev. John J Ryan chaplain presided with Rev. Fr. Farrell deacon and Rev. Albert Mullen sub deacon. Organist McGoldrick led the choir. plain chant singing was noted as impressive.

Knights of Columbus of Cambridge Council No. 74 St. Paul's Church John 7. Ryan Council Farrell Albert Mullen Somerville McGoldrick

Offertory Solo Shines At Knights of Columbus Service

System of music performed by Master Maguire son of A EB Maguire with offer tory solo. Father Ityan preached the sermon and Father Ryan admired for eloquence. About 150 members attended with many guests. Rev William Orr assisted at the chancel at St Pauls as an enthusiastic council member.

Master Maguire Maguire Father Ityan Father Ryan Knights of Columbus Wuian Orr St. Paul's

North Cambridge sports and social events summary

In North Cambridge on May 27, Latin school defeated high school 13 to 4 in a boys’ baseball game with Nash and Conlin pitching for the winners. Miss Julia McLean showcased violin skill at Durrell Hall. Memorial Day at Ellis School drew many alumni. Local baseball saw the Defenders of East Cambridge fall to the Columbias 18 to 10 on Rindge field as Powers Dolan led the losers and Maloney Cosette starred for the victors. St Johns C T A S beat Mt Auburn 21 to 1. Decoration Day saw the Juvenile Temperance team lose to St Paul’s altar boys 14 to 4. A 150-strong First Communion class was served after Mass. Margaret Sullivan and Dennis Sullivan plan a June 12 wedding. A Cambridge doctors team beat lawyers 15 to 9 on Rindgefield. Simon Keane returned to North Cambridge after a year in New York. The Rose Party at Newtowne Hall featured Condit’s orchestra and guests from multiple towns, with Mayor Daly attending. Upcoming fundraisers include whist events for St Peter’s parish and St John’s table, plus a TLj1n Club game at Mechanics Building.

Nash and Conlin Murray McCullough Jallagher Julia McLean Railroad Street Rindge Field East Cambridge Columbias Powers Dolan Maloney Cosette St. John’s C. T. A. S Mt. Auburn Temperance Boys St. Paul's Altar Boys of Cambridge Rindgefield Father McCool Margaret Sullivan Rindge Avenue Dennis P. Sullivan Middlesex Street Keane McCarthy Thornton New York Simon Keane North Cambridge Newtowne Hall St. John’s Choir Condit Boston Orchestra Whittemore & Gerard Allston Brighton Boston Dorchester South Boston Arlington Roxbury Milton Mayor Daly Murphy McCool Robert M. Welsh Tl. A. S

Market Letter Sees Continued Market Inactivity Ahead

Pettigrew Bright & Co report a stagnant stock market with little activity among traders. They anticipate slight liquidation but expect overall inactivity until after presidential nominations and clearer crop conditions, with gilt edged stocks seen as a buy on declines. Also noted: John J. Wallace, watchmaker of Waltham, died Tuesday at Holy Ghost Hospital after a 12 year battle with gangrene of the foot.

Pettigrew, Bright & Co John J. Wallace Lie

Memorial Day Observances unite four Cambridge posts

Cambridge veterans groups held a forenoon ceremony at the soldiers’ monument near Harvard Square. The procession moved to Cambridge Cemetery for prayers and an address by Major Daly, followed by graveside decorations. A banquet at Memorial Hall featured officials and veterans speakers, with mourning for comrade Michael Corcoran and reflections on the Civil War’s memory.

Cambridge Harvard Square Williams. Eddy Cambridge Cemetery Coolidge Avenue C. W. Stevens I. N. Gook C. P. Cox A. J. Littefield Sons of Veterans F. A. Z. Littlefield George H. Howard Daly J. H. Hopkins North Cambridge Memorial Hall Harvard College Thomas Wentworth Higginson Quincy Square Woman's Relief Corps If. Lake M. M. Martin Woman's Relief Corps No. 2 Alexander McKenzie Fannie T. Staten Army Nurses’ Association W. BR. Eddy Paine Tent John Nead Frank A. Littlefield Francis J L. Pratt William Hubbard Littlefield Michael Corcoran Odd Fellows Cambridgeport T Nartonk Adit C. A. Titus Mayor Daly C. F. Beals FE. B. Hale H. TH. Saunderson Charles James Av.l. Norrin Caswell Willard Brown Army of the Republic Eben W. Pike Pike Union Army and Navy Grand Army of the Republic Cincinnati Jasper Fort Moultrie

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