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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1904

Page

2

Water Board Split Halts Water Loan Push

The water board divides over the upper versus lower section of the proposed pipeline with Cottin Rady and O’Brien backing the upper line while Stevens Durant and Howard support the lower. Councilors push ahead with loan orders amid chaos and demand for investigation fades as the dispute grows louder.

Water Board Cottin Rady O'Brien Stevens Durant Howard Common Council Baloon

Call for Investigation on Water Supply and July Fest Funding

The writer urges granting an inquiry committee on the water supply rather than pursuing vote buying. They warn the loan order will not pass without the investigation. The Fourth of July committee seeks $50 more, but the piece argues funds are already excessive and should go to band concerts or lasting amusements rather than fireworks, lemonade, and peanuts.

Fins’ Tong

Good Government League Bulletin on Charter Reform and City Politics

Bulletin No 2 outlines the Good Government League program for summer and fall 1940s focusing on merit system expansion, municipal education, and city charter revision. It criticizes push for police and executive power changes, warning of Republican tactics to sideline Democrats and hamper Cambridge home rule.

The Good Government League League National Municipal League Chicago Library Hall Association Cambridge Police Commission Republican Party Wheeler

Water board accused of criminal negligence over Fresh Pond pollution

A critical charge states the Water Board has criminally neglected watershed protection around Fresh Pond, allowing 40,000 gallons daily of contaminated water from beneath Payson Park to reach the pond. Councilman Wood proposes a $5,000 sewer loan while demanding accountability from the Board of Health and water officials.

Water Board Kingaley Park Payson Park

Public School Teach ers and Political Co operation Critique

The article attacks the educational committee's push for sympathetic cooperation of public school teachers with partisan league goals. It cites May 25 meeting with Ex Mayor McNamee, warns against teachers influencing pupils, and questions reform efforts in the city charter as partisan. It promises future discussion of Wheeler's arguments in the Sentinel.

Cambridge League Democrats Partisan League McNamee The Sentinel

Non-Partisan Organ Versus Boston Papers on Cunningham Case

The Tribune attacks Boston papers and a Cambridge nonpartisan organ for misreporting Judge Barker’s Cunningham v Daly ruling. It accuses the paper of partisan bias, defending the Organized Hypocrisy and denouncing the so called nonpartisanship as a cover for a Republican-Democrat alliance and political manipulation.

the Tribune Boston Barker E. C Cambridge Ths Cunningham Va. Daly Boston Pipers Daly Cunningham Civil Service McNamee Boston Papers B. C K. C Unningham Cloyes Jealy Our &. C Chief Cunningham Priew Tribune

Extension of courtesies to Harvard Class Day gates

The Harvard Class Day committee cut city officials from tickets for the Day and dance. City government members received Memorial Hall and gym tickets in previous years. The streets near Harvard Square were cleaned for the event by the superintendent, and the city deserves graceful courtesies.

Harvard Memorial Hall Atreeta Harvard Square

Massachusetts Bank Statement Shows Assets and Liabilities

A bank statement sworn by Frank L. Earl lists assets including loans with collateral notes discounted real estate and deposits, with liabilities of capital stock undivided earnings and certified checks. Directors include Alvin Sortwell and George Howland Cox with officers and a public vault open for inspection.

Massachusetts Middlesex Frank L. Earl Albert F. Buffum County of Ss. i W. F. Earle Cdass

City government shows mixed regard for college presence

The excerpt questions whether city officials value the college, noting courtesy extensions are expected but doubting officials care if the school remains or departs. It implies skepticism about local government commitment to the institution.

Meyers Seeks Canvass for Pro Tem Presidency

Councilman Meyers campaigns for the pro tem post as President Stearns is away with his regiment to West Point. Meyers bets on Non-partisan votes and hopes Democrats back a strong candidate, while a few Non-partisans hint he isn’t entitled to their support. Wood may attract votes if he runs, but Meyers is the only declared candidate now.

Meyers Stearns West Point Julius Wood

Carstein as TAT in Cambridge Dons Comic Ditty at GOP Convention

Cambridge poet Carstein performs a satirical ditty about Roosevelt titled Devo Roosevelt. The verse impressed delegates at the Chicago Republican Convention and drew praise for its style. Hansio De Car, a local figure, led the singing with a brass band accompaniment. The piece hints at future performances and broader recognition.

Cambridge Lodge Tina Devo Roosevelt Hans Wang Hana Hansio de Car

Democratic Field Day Plans Spark Controversy and Event Details

A Democratic Field Day is announced for Saturday August 27 at Charles River Park with committees forming to run the event. Officials promise a memorable day featuring games and competitions as volunteers, including women, help set up tables in the oval. admission for adults will be fifty cents and twenty five cents for children.

Charles Hiver Park Cunmuehwa Tuller de Tills Aiade

Board of Health hears horse permit appeals in Wednesday session

The Board of Health met with all members present to consider Joseph B. Russell's four horse permit at 20-200 Appleton Street and A W Graustein's request for 40 horses at 17 Fifth Street. Remonstrants included Durtan Robertson Mannix Lambert O'Trelley and Wiltshire and Mrs Duffy Hines Gaffrey Patten and Wm Dumphy. The board took both petitions under advisement and issued a permit for John Read to keep one horse at Appleton Street. The meeting will remain at 4 p.m. each Wednesday and inspectors except the meat inspector will wear uniforms.

Boar of Health Joseph B. Russell Sable Appleton Street Messers. Durtan Robertson Mannix Lambert O'Trelley Wiltshire A.W. Graustein Fifth Street

Boston Elevate Rail Arlington Centre to Adams schedules

Transit timetable details list early morning and late night service from Arlington Centre Arlington Heights Harvard Square East Cambridge to Adams Square and City Point. Includes times 4.40, 5.17, 11.37 PM and minute intervals, plus Sunday variations and subway connections via Broadway.

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