Cambridge School Committee member champions free college entry for all Cambridge youth
Russell Wood, a Cambridge School Committee member and social reformer, urged Harvard Tech Radcliffe to admit all qualified Cambridge youths with free tuition to compensate for tax-exempt privileges enjoyed by colleges. He argued most Cambridge taxes support higher education institutions and urged equity through access. The proposal drew warm applause from graduates and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Wood
Garrison
Harvard
Technology
Radcliffe
Cambridge
Wood
Councillor Delaney’s Bid for Mayor Draws Fire and Flattery
A critique of Councillor Delaney as mayoral candidate notes his prolific self reference and ardent support for Mayor Russell. The piece mocks Delaney’s ego while praising his intellect and anti Russell stance, predicting impact on the November race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
David Copperfield
Mr. Dick
England
Charles I
Delaney
Charles
Cambridge
Uriah Heep
Russell
Mayor Russell
Don Quixote
Strategy Board
Fire Chief Praises Cambridge Department and Captain Gutheim
A Cambridge editorial lauds the fire department's record and its leader Captain Herman E. Gutheim. It argues for full equipment and a school to raise efficiency, calling Gutheim one of the best in the East End and a model for New England cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Casey
Herman E. Gutheim
East Cambridge
Herman
East End
Councillor Stokes urges fairer coverage of meeting quotes
Councillor Stokes complains newspapers misquote him at the Finance Council meeting last Monday. He urges reporters to quote him correctly, joking that brevity is the soul of wit and that tediousness is mere flourishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Finance” Council
Lsst
Joe
Stokes Leary Clash Over City Budget Sparks Turbulent Debate
At a heated city council hearing, Stokes and Leahy clashed over appropriations as Pres. O'Connor demanded decorum. The council split 5 to 5 on keeping a $50,000 item in committee amid threats of further political maneuvering and rumors about a mayoral run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maser Curley
Thee ‘Temple
Mr. Leahy
Chairman
Stokes
Europe
Leahy
Shea
Where has the town’s council power gone and library trustee puzzle
The piece lampoons council meetings with skits by Joe Stokes and Dan Leahy and hints at clashes among councillors. It notes many candidates for the fourth ward salary and teases Mahoney’s library trustee status while mentioning Abner Wood and hints of a forthcoming statement from an undertaker and an attorney named Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stokes
Dan Leahy
Jay
Lincoln
Bibber McCoy
Mahoney
O'Connor
Council
Abner Wood
Frank
City Council Advances Street Construction Order and Others
The council passed a $100,000 street construction order amid debate. Officials rejected suspending rules to bring a $540,000 street project from committees. Delaney urged funds for a nine hole golf course at Fresh Pond. unemployment factors cited. An invitation to the sewer department outing at Thompson's Grove was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coens
Sewer Department
Thompson's Grove
Wilmington
Sid Murphy
Delaney
Fresh Pond Reservation
Leahy
Henry J. Mahoney
O'Connor
Central Square Assocation Deliberates Free Parking
Quincy Chamber of Commerce president Henry J. Hickey, Lincoln Stores executive, and Bill Cunningham led a discussion on improving free parking in Central Square. A committee was to study parking prospects while an event at the Central Square Theatre entertained about 100 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Hickey
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Central Square
Mahoney
Sub-Rosa
Geilfuss
Square
Newman
Central Square Theatre
Jay” O'Connor
Jay
Dan Fuller
the Sun
Bill
Central Square Association
Kendell Square
Banter and boasts at Manhattan Market gathering in 1920s piece
A lively nightclub style scene unfolds with Henry Ginsburg, Geilfuss, Miss Willard, and Bill in sharp wit. Notables like Joe Foley, John H. Corcoran, Major Downey, Lew Newman, and Citrino Bros. are seen amid chatter on topics from politics to theater and free parking funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Albertini
Manhattan
Henry Ginsburg
Geilfuss
Miss. Willard
Bill
Jim O’brien
Hunt's
Bunthorne
Gilbert and Sullivan
Joe Foley
John H. Corcoran
Dome Downey
Bill Cunningham
Quincy
Hickey
Lincoln
Nagle
Association
Knute Rockne
Londos To Face Roebuck In Garden Titular Match
Boston Garden wrestling showcase sets champion Jim Londos to meet Tiny Roebuck in a one fall to finish title bout. Londos previously defeated Rudy Dusek in fifty minutes, and had just beaten Gino Garibaldi after Garibaldi held the lead before a sidestep counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Londos
Adonis
Tiny Roebuck
the Garden
Londos
Rudy Dusek
Nebraska Wildcat
Gino Garibaldi
Garden
Gino
Real estate sale linked to ex Mayor McNamee in Harvard square
Twenty five years ago reports noted ex mayor McNamee would sell real estate holdings near Harvard square for about 200000 dollars with Edwin Hale Abbot as likely buyer. Other items include Henry C Houghton’s death, gossip of William Gay’s return to duties, and local obituaries and council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamee
Edwin Hale Abbot
Harvard Square
John H
Hyde Park
Cambridge
Henry C. Houghton
Houghton, Mifflin Co
Swampscott
William Gay
Edgar L. Bean
Boston
New Hampshire
Somerville
Jim Bean
The
Chronicle
Clary
Andrew
Blanchard
Quilty
Stephenz
Dean
Clukas
Evans
New York
Londos loses in sensational wrestling match
Ginos followers demanded a return bout and Londos dropped the match in a little over thirty four minutes. The Greek previously faced Sergei Kalmikoff here, a bewhiskered Russian who fell to Londos’ airplane spin in about twenty five or twenty four and a fraction minutes. Roebuck carries a fifty pound advantage and youth and speed over Londos, who must rely on craft to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gino
Sergei Kalmikoff
Londos
Roebuck
Laura Hallisey Presents Sixth Annual Recital in Arlington
Cambridge dancing teacher Laura A. Hallisey will stage her sixth annual recital at Robbins Memorial Town Hall Arlington Centre on Monday evening June 15. She is a 1930 Arlington High School graduate and hosts tap dance classes at St James Hall Arlington Heights with a studio in Central Square Cambridge. The program includes a Spanish scene and a toe exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura A. Hallisey
Cambridge
Robbins Memorial Town Hall
Arlington Centre
Miss Hallisey
Arington Senior High School
WLOE
St. James Hall
Arlington Heights
Central Square
Span ish Tango Recital Promises New Highlights
The program features an original Spanish Tango to be performed by a female artist with accompaniment from Robert Green. Numerous novelties are planned for attendees and all participants and helpers receive credit for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Green
Monday Mack Fite Nite at Braves Field Boxing Show
Optimistic Eddie Mack leads a dampened schedule as Argonne A A plans a rain affected boxing night at Braves Field next Monday. Heavyweight Babe Hunt and Paul Swiderski tune for the concert of fistic discords with Rosy Rosales and George Nichols also awaiting their 150 pound clash. Leslie Baker and W Arcelli are set for the undercard along with Superintendent Mack presenting the prelims. Call Mike Green or visit downtown for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Mack
Dickens
Mark Tapley
Argonne A
Leslie Baker
W. Arcelli
Mack
Mike Green
T Water Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cambridge Sentinel
Massachusetts Avenue
Sentinel Publishing Company
Mass
H. J. Mahoney
Cambridge, Mass
Pat
Professor Gutheim
Lechmere SQ. Garage
First Street
Home Owners Mortgage CO
School Street
Boston Telephone
LiBerty
Huron Hardware
Huron
Stokes VS
Leary
James F. McAuliffe
ST. Porter
Silva Bros. Awning Co
Cambridge Street
Fletcher
Green Street
Trask Spa
Huron Avenue
Walter
Pierce
Bigelow St
Pearl St. University
New Pharmacy
Ae 21
F Pharmacy
Joseph EB. Flynn
M. M. Deals
Cogtingham Drug Co
Cole Drag A
Charles B. Watson
Tel. Porter
Bellevue Shade
and Screen Company
Massachusetts Ave
UNI
Boston Garden—Wrestling
Londos Vs. Roebuck
River St. HardwAre CO
Crowley
River Street
Fill Bros
Mimmelf
Menton, Keohan
Nally
Attorsi
Maser Porter
Broons
Chusetta Ave
College House
Cunningham
Concord Ave
Heron Ave
Tel. Uni
Sentinel
Russell Bradford
Virginia
City Hall
Edward B. James
Water Board
Frederick D. Mahoney
Dr. Marey
Harry Mahoney
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Fred
John M. Cotter
Harugari Hall
John
Walter G. Davis
Central Trust Co
Harvard Grammar School
Laura Hallisey
Joseph J. Kelley & Son Undertakers
Cambridge ST. Bel
BEL
Central SQ. Hardware CO
Massachusetta Ave
Central Sq. Uni
Hunt
Jas. H. O'Brien
Edgar F. Hunt
Porter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!