Strange Tactics in Daly Lynch Hearing Over Gordon
A city hearing was scheduled after Alderman Lynch accused Detective Gordon, with Daly denying notices to witnesses and denying defense rights. The article critiques the process, noting prosecutors lacked counsel, witnesses faced limited cross examination, and perjury claims were deemed immaterial. It predicts a future reckoning despite Gordon's reported not guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Daly
Alderman Lynch
Gordon
Lynch
East Cambridge
City Hall
Lavin
Grand Jury
Daly
Mr. Gordon
Dignity Clash Over Cambridge Campaign Tactics
A Cambridge city campaign circular urged women to influence voters against the Democratic party citing dignity of the city. The Non-partisans accuse leaders of plot to smear individuals for advantage, but the effort backfired, uniting Democratic factions and turning public sentiment against the Non-partisan machine.
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Cambridge
Democratic Party
McNamee
Brattle Street
MccNamee
Our Judicial Mayor and a Lost Paper Testimony
The mayor presided over a hearing against Sergeant Gordon and summoned three assessors and three clerks to testify about the loss of two papers bearing signatures of James A. Montgomery and John Keane. The move aimed to influence public opinion but drew murmurs that those involved could have staged the missing documents for ulterior motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
James A. Montgomery
John Keane
Montgomery
Lavin
Miss Doherty
Truth Mighty and Will Prevail Over Cambridge Police Scandal
A Cambridge police sergeant Herbert Gordon is accused of persecuting Democrats, arranging perjury by threats, and guiding indictments with assist from Mayor Daly and Assessor Donovan. Two witnesses admit perjury. city officials face calls for investigation as public trust erodes.
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Herbert Gordon
Cambridge
Daly
Donovan
Ralph Rice
Teket
Gordon
Middlesex County Grand Jury
James A. Montgomery
Mayor bans witnesses as to Layin residence amid grand jury bias
The mayor would not permit 25 or 30 witnesses to testify on Layin’s residence with the Dohertys, though such testimony would prove residence and motive in Layin’s testimony before the grand jury. He also pressed rapid leading questions to Lavin’s brother and Miss Doherty, contradicting Lavin. The tribunal appears very biased, and Montgomery and his allies received scant justice.
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Layin
Dohertys
Gordon
Lavin
Miss Doherty
Montgomery
The Shame Of It On Gordon Hearing
A city hearing on Sergeant Gordon reveals alleged subordination of perjury and criticizes the mayor for protecting Gordon. The piece argues the mayor abused charter powers to pursue a political plot and urges the public to hold him and his allies accountable.
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Gordon
Board of Aldermen
Gordon a Bad Man Accuses Police Accountability Move
A letter urges the Aldermen to hold a public investigation into Sergeant Gordon. Citizens claim widespread misconduct and call for transparency, arguing Mayor Daly protected him and questioning his suitability for the force. The piece cites past court testimony and legal cases as grounds for scrutiny.
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Gordon
Ilegal
Daly
Cambridge scandal over police reform and perjury remarks
Gordon accused unnamed officials of arranging payoffs to suborn perjury and ruin honest men. He questioned who has disgraced Cambridge now, asking if it is May or Daly with a re organized police force, or board of health members who differed frankly yet avoided profanity.
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Server
Gordon
Board of Aldermen
Cambridge
Daly
Board of Health
Mayor’s Choice on Gordon’s Assignment Question
Chief Pullen says he detailed Gordon at the mayor’s request to investigate. The public wants to know whether the mayor directed Gordon to Donovan and Davis or kept control himself.
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Pullen
Gordon
Donovan
Davis
Keep Your Name On The Assessors List For Election Time
An urging notice reminds readers to ensure their name remains on the assessors list to avoid trouble and expense for their party at the next election time. The message stresses timely action and civic responsibility.
First Colored Union Man William Grandison Breaks Barriers
A historical account details William Grandison the first African American admitted to a Boston printing union in 1871, after a tense, landmark vote. It covers his trial, the support of veteran civil war members, and his subsequent leadership roles, teaching others the trade and shaping industrial progress for his race.
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Mick
William Grandison
Cambridge
Irandison
Halifax
Rand, Avery & Co
Cornhill
Hs Wig
Boston
Riverside Press
Cambridge Typographical Unitten No.1
Trandison
George Ivans
Secret Postal Service
John Gorman
William Toland Edmund Miles
William Rimery
Canidyridge
John Wilson & Son
Holyoke Street
University Press
Brattle Square
Grandison
George Evans
Mic
Cambridge Typographical Union 61
Wntons
Cambridge Union 61
International Typographical Union
International Union
Cambridge Union
Norwood
Printers’ Relief Society
Cherry Street
United States
Norwood ‘Lypographical Unter
New York
Bradford Democratic Club Hosts Smoked Talk in Cambridge Street
Members gathered for a lively smoke talk at the Bradford Democratic Club on Cambridge Street. Organizer Sammel McArthur chaired. John Slavin of North Cambridge delivered a humorous moviologue. John Nadeau oversaw sparring exhibitions featuring Young McLarraty versus O Donnel, Holdie Jones versus Sam Marris, and Young Shea versus Diaite Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Democratic Club
Jane Loth
Cambridge Street
Sammel McArthur
John Slavin
North Cambridge
O'Donnell
McLarraty
Holdie" Jones
Sam” Tarris
Jones
Marris
Young" Shea
Diaite’ Ryan
Wildy Johnson vs Hughie Powers feature bout ends before knockout
Shea opened strong but Ryan’s repeated body blows forced Johnson to clinch. The main event between Wildy Johnson and Hughie Powers saw cautious starts, rapid exchanges in round two, and a brutal third as Powers battered Johnson with body punches. Referee Nadeau stopped the bout early to prevent a knockout.
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Shea
Ryan
Wildy" Johnson
Hughie” Powers
Powers
Johnson
Nadeau
Lime
Water Board's Guts Describe Cambridge Pipework Tour
Cambridge city officials toured the water system with a Wednesday visit, inspecting new pipeline work to Watertown. The group enjoyed a car ride around Hobbs Brook, and after a dinner at Woodland Park hotel, the day featured an informal ball game with Democrats and Nonpartisans providing action and commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Woodland Park
Watertown
Waltham
Hobbs Brook
Renm
Durant
Clokas
Nichencominns
Evans
Crowley
Pouemian
O'Neill
Tirst
Alderman Barry
Cure
Hinane
Couneilaian Black
Cornellman Giles
Counellman Smithers
Giles
Counellman Thogan
Democrats
Alderaan Rirey
Bradford
Idefijan Andrew
Connellman Crane
Connellman Thayer
Adion
Tareto
Lockhart Marries Miss Mary de Sales Marple in North Cambridge
On Sunday at 1 Melock the popular Monty Burgess Lockhart wed Miss Mary de Sales Marple. The ceremony at the parochial residence was by Father V McCool with a bridal party in white and blue. They hosted a wedding breakfast at Crawford House and departed Boston for Kentville, Nova Scotia.
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Melock
Monty Burgess Lockhart
North Cambridge
Mary de Sales Marple
Father V McCool
Mary Welch
Patrick Quill
Crawford Trouse
Roston
Boston
Toston
Kentville
Nova Scotia
Mr. Lockhart
Newlywed Couple to Stay With Bride's Parents on Return
The newly married couple will spend a week at a first address and upon return reside at Sargent Street living with the bride's parents. The groom gave a gold locket set with diamonds as a present to the bride. The bride received an opal ring from the steward.
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Sargent Street
Stuard Re
Wedding memories and token gifts recalled in kindly terms
The celebration honored Theo and Miss Murphy with a warm, generous circle of friends. A diamond stick pin and time honored gifts marked the happy occasion.
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Theo
Miss Murphy
Whist Party and Dance Inspires Charity Drive
Trusts Monday evening at Institute hall drew Division 4th AL TE and friends. They backed the sick and death benefit fund with a successful whist tournament and prize system. Music and dancing followed as Mrs George Wesley and other officers organized floor arrangements and guest participants.
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Divi Sion
Hazaar
George Wesley
Wieislers
Amon
Wellen
Kellow
Catherine Cowling
Bertha Con- Hin
Alice Wilkins
Josephine Thre
Katherine Greeley
Margaret Driscoll
Dan Mullen
William Bowen
Charles Regan
Dan Driscoll
John Nell
Toe Tane
Alityl
Charles Garvin
Frank Grady
James McNeil
Joe Shannon
John Onet
Mdeorman
John Taft
Jeremiah Sillive
A. D. Way
Bernard FL Doris
Tames Walsh
Annie Ross
Elizabeth Mirephy
Witty Mulling
Cropan
Charles McCarthy
Dan Millen
Tack Lawton
Josephine Walsh
John
Meill
Annie Barry
May Murray
Annie Moran
Margaret Brown
Mary Boland
Mary Deihl
Tessie Marks
Rose Gilligan
Imperial Club
Nellie Cannan
Nellie Beevey
Mary Barry
Etta Collins
Annie Cowdle
Mary Tree
Annie Toran
Nitty Jones
Bessie Murphy
Mary McCarthy
Minnie Cronan
Helen Cronin
Bertha Conlin
Otta Cannon
Loretta Martin
Lizzie Brown
Mannie Bord
Lizzie Dooley
Mdle Tinglish
Margaret Ford
Grace Maloney
Needhaan
Julian
Mary Hayes
Mary Cassidy
Ruby Cotter
Louis Strigel
John Quinn
Misses Lisle Murphy
Elizabeth Philomena Murphy
James Mellin
Andice
John’s Literary Institute
Peter Curran
D. Henry Callahan
William Tarry
James Murray
Tom Yates
John Delaney
Dave Scannell
Jere Scannell
James Walsh
John Downey
Charles Reagan
Dan Toomey
Henry McGuiness
Joe Lane
Joe O'Connor
Migh Healey
William Noonan
Dan Sheehan
Pred WeCarthy
List of Names Mentioned in Italian War Office Note
A roster of individuals appears including Frank Sullivan John Delaney John McClellan Charles Long John Healey James O Neill Colonel D Olver Clary Joe Roach Henry Flynn Secretary David Finn of the 8 I L S Rtichard McCormick William Barry James Newman Arthur O Neill for archival reference.
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Frank Sullivan
John Delaney
John “S
McClellan
Charles Long
John Healey
James O'Neill
D. Olver Clary
Joe Roach
Henry Flynn
David Finn
Rtichard McCormick
William Barry
James Newman
Arthur O'Neill
Douglas Club Notes Reflect July Plans and Elections
Douglas Club discusses July 10 outing versus ladies night with mentions of Horan and Shelley. members praise four orators on economy and extravagance. Drum corps players praised, board unanimously reelected, membership inquiries rising, cottage hire favored, traveling library in demand, and a successor installation planned for mid July. Roy Kennon joins Boston and Maine as brakeman. Al Phouseenest leaving Lombard Drug Store. many local merchants closing early today.
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Horan
Shelleher
Dowell Club
Hnd
Messrs
Alexander Onsevave
Joseph Polder
Willam Phelan
Malhoniew
Thomas OP
Neil
William J. Mitchell
Timothy Robleran
Roy Kennon
Boston & Maine Railroad
Fitchburg
Lombard Drug Store
Sheridan Square
al Phouseenest
Mr. Genest
Alphonse
Workmen's Club East Cambridge Hosts Social Presentation
The Workingmen's Club at Third and Gore streets East Cambridge held a presentation party with Mr Artnet as MC We saw Mr Thomas Mona han of Harding street receive a meer cham pipe and John McCarthy a handsome silk umbrella Mrs Jennie Murphy got a ladies pocketbook The evening featured singing dancing games and a whist and cribbage tournament Whoriskey Harrington and Dempsey led in games with Whoriskey and Harrington claiming club champs status. forty five games total were played Refreshments followed and the party closed on a high note The organizing committee included W Dempsey M Lyons OM J Harrington John McCarthy and Morrissey
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Yootus
Third and
Gore Streets
East Cambridge
Artnet
Thomas Monahan
Harding Street
John McCarthy
Jennie Murphy
Co Mart Thet
J. 2. Whorfishey
J. A. Mahoney
W. J. Dempsey
Reading
P. J. Lane
J. Mahoney
W. Dempsey
D. Mahoney
P. Lane
Whoriskey
Rareinaton
M. J. Harrington
James McCarthy
M. Lyons
OM. J. Harrington
Do. Morrissey
Death of Mrs Ellen I Dolan at Perry Street Home
Mrs Ellen J Dolan widow of Willan Delwa died at 7 Perry Street Friday last. She was 35 and highly respected, active in benevolent causes, leaving daughter Miss Mary Dolan. Funeral from residence followed by requiem at St Marys Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
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Ellen J. Dolan
Perry Street
Willan Delwa
St. Mary's Church
Holy Cross Ecemetery
Malden
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Cambridge Sentinel
Massachusetts Ave
Mass
Sentinel Publishing
Pfess
Congress
Bradporivs
Sid" O'Donnel
Y Pennell
Council
Daniel Cronin
Sam McArther
Ohd
Water Board
Siucew
Mr Lockhirt
Dorchester
Rive Street
Lockhart
Henry Burgess Lockhart
Locnart -Murphy
Raymond
Central Square
H. B. Lockhart
Douglas Club
Workingmen's Club
Ellen I. Dolan
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