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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1904
Page
2
Fast Cambridge news items for the Sentinel may be left at 278 Cambridge Street, where a representative of this paper will receive them. The note directs readers to deposit reports at the local news store for transmission to the newsroom.
The piece accuses the Non-partisans of blocking street department funds last year causing layoffs. It claims Democrats funded a construction loan this year to keep workers employed, challenging the opposition to fulfill year‑long labor needs and duties.
A Chronicle opinion criticizes the Good Government League and similar groups for attempting to influence school children and education politics. It questions nonpartisan leadership, warns of using schools to propagate doctrines, and urges school committees to remain free of partisan pressure.
The Cambridge community weighs a proposed YWCA building on Temple Street as an elegant addition to city facilities. The project aims to raise 20000 pounds to fund construction and urges broad public support ahead of the June 7 committee meeting to proceed with plans and action.
The message calls citizens to donate large or small sums now and send funds to John A. Lansing at 49 Dana Street. It urges voting Yes and emphasizes urgency, urging people not to delay contributions or card fittings.
Councilman Wood accuses the Cambridge city government and water board of a staged junket to showcase the Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook plants while steering an imminent appropriation. He proposes a dual Clinton Weston visit to compare plants, sparking a rebuke from Ward 8 and accusations of non-partisan manipulation.
The article argues Councilman Wood will move an inspection trip to Clinton's Metropolitan works next Tuesday. It questions whether the Nonpartisan group will support a Saturday visit, asserting consistency requires inspecting both plants before backing Wood's investigation order.
The veto rejects a city-backed bill granting call-men of Cambridge fire department priority for permanent positions after civil service testing. Officials argue civil service is flawed and that permanent crews handle equipment deployment while call-men perform the hard work. The mayor and council endorsed the measure, but Bates opposes expanding Republican control.
Councilman Wood of Ward 10 challenges labor leader Councilman Harry W. Joel to a discussion on the water supply before the Central Labor Union. Wood offers any topic and leans toward Metropolis system or labor perspectives. Joel backs the idea and suggests an educational meeting with arrangements to follow.
Cilman Joel and Cambridge residents discuss inviting speakers like Bird Marcy and Corcoran to enter a public discussion. Wood supports broad participation, claiming the plan will aid laboring men beyond a temporary job scheme and invites challenge. Enthusiasm builds as the debate approaches.
Secretary Davenport of the Metropolitan water and sewerage board announced Cambridge city government visitors are welcome at Clinton works next Saturday June 11. Engineer Richardson will host and extend courtesy, with a possible side trip to the Southboro storage plant.
The city’s Non-partisan administration is criticized for mismanaging funds as the contingency reserve runs dry in under five months. An order to add 10 000 to the fund was passed Tuesday evening amid calls for taxpayers to demand better city finance.
Councilman O'Neil pushes for a new subway passage under Fitchburg Railroad tracks in North Cambridge as support appears to grow with votes likely to approve the order. The move was urged early in the season.
A father and son debate a water board conduit loan involving Mr. Coffin and political parties. The exchange splices money, honesty, and public interest with imagined costs and a city future, ending with cautions about becoming a party deserter.
A historical note sketches Sammy Elmore's bid for the board next year while Alderman Lake faces removal. The speaker urges brushing aside Sammy and counters Democratic votes aiding a partisan party, referencing Mrs Partington and a Non partisan undertaker in a vivid requiem.
A lighthearted Tribune column extols fence vaulting as valuable exercise for shoulder back and spine. The piece highlights practical gymnastic feats and notes a recent amusing fencing scene, with playful observations on training benefits.
The governor vetoed a bill prohibiting women and children from night work in mills, a move hailed by some as protecting mothers and future mothers despite mill owners campaign support. The piece criticizes the water board for predicting a “dry year” and accuses them of guesswork.
The May party under Fr Mathew and the Ladies Temperance Societies raised funds for the building project and drew about 400 attendees. Condits orchestra provided music with guests including St Joseph T A Boston members and Revs Durcan and Higgins. Concert ran 8 to 9 with dancing 9 to 2. The dance list included 24 dances.
Citizens denounce delays on vital water conduit and demand a full council hearing. The piece praises Councilman Monk for backing free speech and criticizes partisan stalling, noting injuries from cold as children travel to school. Editorials flip between support and opposition to Wood’s investigation, urging responsible scrutiny.
Alderman Carsten resists conduit appropriation delaying it to the finance committee. The piece lists city officers and a reception committee for a testimonial to Chief Engineer Casey with $128 on hand. Thomas Gargill wins first prize and blue ribbon at a Boston workhorse parade and Beecher Draft Spring prize in a four horse team. Cambridge Street paving work noted after a water pipe break. Raymond places mortgages.
A dense schedule lists transit times for Boston routes including Arlington Heights to Adams Square via Harvard and Cambridge segments. It shows morning and night services with intervals of 5 to 30 minutes, plus Sunday variations and special through lines to City Point and Scollay Square. Key origin points include Harvard Square, Mount Auburn, Newton, Watertown, Riverside, and Roxbury Crossing with multiple connections and cross-town routes.
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