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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
2
The document details graft concepts and accuses Cambridge figures of paying and accepting kickbacks in city street maintenance contracts. It highlights James Culhane's dispute over extra pay, the mayoral approval, and claims of corrupt practices tied to city contracts and elections.
Citizens urged to review a mayoral water board resolution showing a cut in conduit funding from 500000 to 215000 for Hobbs Brook, with Cambridge area workers given preference only near Cambridge and Hobbs Brook labor left to water board discretion, prompting criticism of December actions.
A large turnout at Central Square ward room on Friday evening June 3 saw the Democratic city committee unanimously approve a summer field day under its auspices. The vote signals strong committee support and pledges active advocacy by every member to advance Democratic interests. The exact time and location to be determined.
A father narrates a troubled talk with Willie about an excursion and a heated city water project. He mentions Mr. Coffin, Alderman Blodgett, Councilman Wood, the water board, and the mayor, debating a conduit costing $255 000. The father shifts from support to doubt, citing Fresh Pond’s water and a looming decision as his head aches.
A sub committee of the city Democratic group, led by the president and officers, is praised for careful selection of time and place. They advocate August dates between the 1st and 20th, inside Cambridge at Charles River Park, with ward based refreshment tables run by ward ladies to boost attendance and funds while avoiding Labor Day conflicts.
A Cambridge political legal dispute is set for hearing in Boston Tuesday before Justice Barker. The summary outlines arguments over mayoral removal power and the need for a hearing and stated cause for police chief Cunningham, with citations to the Cambridge City Charter and civil service classifications.
A legal summary details disputes over Chief Cunningham's 1908 appointment as invalid for civil service noncompliance, contested aldermanic meeting procedures, and missing vote tallies. It notes claims the mayor and board overstepped by removing Cunningham in January, asserting the police chief serves at their pleasure under city ordinance. A full report will follow in the next issue.
Alderman Blodgett drew out from water board hydraulic engineer Coffin that after eleven years the proposed pipeline would be useless. Coffin warned Cambridge would hit supply limits by 1916 and require another source, undermining the case for spending three quarters of a million to a million dollars on the project.
After-dinner speakers at the Woodland Park Hotel push for a water board conduit to create jobs for laboring men. They cite 810,000 allocated for park work around Fresh Pond, plus 10 more available, while critics say funds are kept to shape views before the fall election and the park remains in poor condition.
A Cambridge water board trip for inspecting reservoirs appears to have failed in its aim to sway votes toward the proposed conduit loan. President Durant introduced Engineer Coffin, but the gathered officials and supporters growing doubtful about the loan after Coffin’s remarks.
Mr Coffin argued spending on new conduits would waste money as it would last only eleven more years. He said cleaning the Fresh Pond pipe would provide two years of water and the $6000 already allocated should be used there. He claimed five more years of supply could be obtained without new pipes if the current line is cleaned and meters installed. The meeting ended with a view that the water board failed to present a strong case for the loan.
A editorial blasts President Stearns for poor presiding over council meetings. It cites delays, long debates, and frequent apologies for rulings. The piece notes a disputed $20 Fourth of July addition, arguing two-thirds votes apply to city debt, not full council, urging leadership improvement.
A new state law establishes a Massachusetts school and home for crippled and deformed children. The governor, with the council, appoints a five member board of trustees to oversee land purchase, construction not to exceed three hundred thousand dollars, and operations. The act creates a corporate body similar to state insane hospital trustees and sets site selection, building plans, and staffing with governor council approval.
The act authorizes trustees and state supervision for the Massachusetts School and Home for Crippled Children, detailing funding, salaries, and maintenance. It allows up to 300000 dollars in scrip under governor approval, repayable via annual taxes, with quarterly and annual reports and open treasurer books.
The Cambridge Press suspends due to lack of support. The paper, started 38 years ago by James Cox, later ran as a daily under Cambridge Chronicle Company, with Miss Geddes as editor making it the only paper run entirely by women in the area. Lloyd joined soon after.
In print we attack Alderman Blodgett for delaying the water supply committee as it weighs Councilman Wood's order for an investigation. We cite Joint Rules Sec 6 to note that if a chair delays ten days, the next member must convene the committee and act as chairman. We request Alderman Blodgett or Barry respond this year.
President Durant abruptly closed the meeting as Alderman Blodgett pressed the water board plan claiming eleven year duration. Councilmen queried the engineer and War Councilman Walcott while Mr. Wood conceded the present system with meters and cleaning would last five years to 1909. amid the odd scene, ID RAYMOND PLACES MORTGAGES.
President Durant and Mayor Daly clash on adjournment as Cambridge contemplates local waterworks ownership amid a crowded field of Democratic and Republican aspirants. Aylward praises a brakeman gift to Representative Good as Cronin taunts union made claims while political chatter hints at upcoming campaigns and renewed favors.
Alderman Blodgett sought an approximate cost to push water at 14 million gallons daily by pumping soax but Coffin declined to commit until checked. Officials favored building the first section this year with meters saving five years at current use. Mayor Daly urged civic pride, warned against Metropolitan system at $150000 annually for 1.5 million gallons. building the first section at $215000 could yield 11 to 13 million gallons daily and included shutoff plans for two basins to protect public health.
A detailed Boston Elevated Railway timetable lists Arlington Centre to Adams via Beacon Street and other lines with times from early morning to after midnight. It notes Sunday schedules, night service, and various branches including Harvard Square, Mount Auburn, and Riverside to Scollay Square, with multiple intervals and last trains.
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