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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1904
Page
2
Jefferson club hosted a banquet for Ex Mayor John H W McNamee with citizens praising his service to the city and party. The tribute signals continued support for his leadership and calls for higher honors rather than retirement.
A municipal dispute centers on a council debate where a mayoral reference as a "dummy" drew condemnation. The text condemns the councilman for insults while noting a $2.00 to $2.25 daily wage proposal for city employees and the mayor's handling of the measure during the budget period.
The Sentinel clarifies a prior comparison with the Chronicle on Sergeant Pullen. It states the Chronicle’s harsh criticism occurred before current owners Messrs. Seagrave and Hean took control and rejects the notion that the current owners caused the editorial shift.
Chronicle editorial May 16 1885 questions Alderman Close about voting on inn licenses. It notes his claim of unchanged conscience yet belief that inn-holders constantly violate the law and his willingness to revoke all licenses if a board majority could do so. The piece critiques his inconsistency and hints at majority rule pressures on reformers.
A quoted remark condemns Alderman Close for backing a licensing move in the past and questions whether any party should follow his leadership. The speaker notes Close as a leading proponent of the Cambridge Idea and warns about risks of his influence.
An editorial attacks a prominent New York lawyer for urging public officials to hire men and links public corruption to commercial life. It indicts him for creating smog and silencing reform, accusing him of manipulating streets, land grabs, car tracks, tenements, and debauching councils. The piece aligns with a prior Sentinel critique.
The Press accuses the Tribune of bias and pandering for ads while praising condemned measures to court party patronage. The Sentinel denounces paid editorials and nonpartisan rhetoric, urging honesty in Democracy and caution about Cambridge era leaders linked to Mat Quay.
The piece criticizes Mayor Daly before and after elections for perceived weakness and independence. It argues he is straight and honest but lacks diplomacy and has made blunders that have been widely exaggerated.
Editorial reprints the Press critique of Mayor Daly calling him autocratic and self satisfied. It says his acts anger the public and his appointments are political. The piece notes the Sentin n i aligns with the Press view and labels the mayor a czar in tone.
The Cambridge Press is commended by the Sentinel for its recent improvements and honest stance against partisan politics. It lauds the publishers Miss Gedes and Mr. Lloyd, wishing the paper continued prosperity and strong community leadership.
A reprint notes how Citizens and Whig factions held caucuses to nominate candidates. It recalls dyed in the wool packers who influenced nominations, later shifting to Republican sessions, Library hall association, and temple hall party caucuses. It credits amendments to election laws for curbing such practices.
Editorial criticizes Non-partisan aldermen for using drinking language in council debates. It questions the impact on Cambridge’s no-saloon stance and accuses council members Lake and Meyers of casting reflections on the city by invoking strong drink. The piece urges restraint and a higher tone in public discourse.
The text notes Caswell’s shifting stance on council interference with the mayor’s duties. It contrasts his prior effort to check executive powers under Mayor McNamee with a current claim that the council has no role in the executive branch. The piece cautions Caswell to heed the city charter rather than the mayor’s personality.
A speaker warns a city council official that actions reflecting hypocracy could harm the Young Men's Christian Association and urges respect for the position and its influence in the community. The remark presents a call to uphold manly conduct and protect the association's standing.
A Cambridge editorial attacks mayoral appointments, likening the city to a patient on an operating table. It condemns Daly as inexperienced and calls for a future surgeon from Democracy, promising a painless cure without further suffering. It argues democracy can name a capable national figure to remove the seat of disorder.
Chronicle scorns the Non-partisan common council calling it incompetent and a “Comic Council.” It cites failures to pass fire escape ordinances at Merrill school and mocks routine legislative rules. The piece argues partisan backing shields re election, threatening good government efforts.
The board of aldermen postponed confirming George Howland Cox as park commissioner at Tuesday's meeting after Alderman Harrington's strong indictment. The charges against Cox concern efficiency and demand thorough investigation before the next session. No further comment is offered at this time.
An editorial urges immediate action to curb predatory lenders who exploit wage earners. It cites rising city employee wage assignments in Boston and notes Mayor Collins's order ejecting workers who sign such checks. The New York Assembly passes the Bostwick anti loan shark bill requiring lenders to file loan agreements with employers.
A proposed bill would protect workers by ensuring an agreement or assignment is provided to the employer only after the employee signs. The measure aims to prevent employers from legally exploiting workers and seeks legislative consideration.
SOT PROTECTED. The sable of a well known ward politic n was raided last Sunday with violence alleged. Report notes booster beer parties at the mayor and Principal Assessor Lonogan's residence during the campaign. It claims assurances of protection may have influenced votes and that enforcement was not discriminatory.
The Cambridge common council hears remonstrants against buying land for a cemetery extension near the Charles River, arguing it would hurt taxes and nearby residences. Opponents warn of higher costs, loss of tax revenue, and health concerns from a cemetery near hospitals and homes.
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