13 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1931
Page
1
Rainy night at city council as a 100000 street order passes with a June 15 effective date. A proposed 1000 payment by Coleman Contracting Co for removing street filling is sent to Public Property and Institutions. Dog bite reports prompt Bolger to urge emergency dog restrictions.
Lively mayoral chatter fills the week with candidates Paddy Prince Pat and King opponents plotting strategy. Colleagues, school politics, and a central square conference shape the battle as observers eye withdrawals and bloc voting amid a shifting council lineup.
Fire Chief Casey warns that action without rules is unwise at a License Commission meeting. Chair Quinn disputes the idea but admits lack of common sense exists. Reports place Mayor Ragnell, Councillor Leahy, and School Committeeman Wood near Harvard Bridge as critics escalate.
Boston Post writer Bill Cunningham spoke at the Central Square Business Men's Association dinner at Kendall Square with Charley Geilfuss directing. Henry Hickey of Lincoln Stores praised free parking while City Council President Jay O'Connor attended briefly and offered opposition. Cunningham praised New England football and enthusiasm amid a crowded room.
The city finance committee and water board discussed an $800000 plan to expand water supply with contract labor. debates over using city labor, timing of a $50000 street construction loan, and tax levy implications. Tensions rise as Stokes and Leahy clash with the mayor and auditor over funding speeds and approvals.
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