Aldermen at War Over Snow Removal and City Work Orders
City council session notes clashes over snow removal authority and street work. Officials consider fire alarm placement, water fountain relocation, and Berkshire street resurfacing with multiple orders referred to the streets department.
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Charles A. Blair
Engine Co. No
C. Brooks Johnston
Jamestown Exhibition Company
Stephens
Dow
Clukas
Boston & Albany
Cambridge, Binney and
Gore
Hurley
Berkshire and
Marcella
Cambridge Field
Hamblin Street
Committee On
Berkshire Street
Plymouth Street
Common Council Debates Budget Increases For City Funds
The council opened budget talks with multiple amendments. Dunn sought 27 000 for State aid survival fund, winning 15 to 1. Library items faced cuts and raises, with 9 to 8 backing a 500 cut and 1500 rise. Branch library salaries moved to 1200 amid high patronage. Park maintenance for Cambridge field sought 6000, while speakers urged broader support.
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Common Council
Dunn
Soldier's Relief
Hunter
Chamberlain
Quilty
North Cambridge
Hurley
Cambridge Field
Murphy
Webster
Choir gains many male singers at Notre Dame de Pine
Under organist Miss Nellie V. Coggin the Notre Dame de Pine church choir undergoes substantial changes with a large influx of male singers joining the group.
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Nellie V. Coggin
Notre Dame de Pine Church
Cambridge Snippets On Transit And Politics In The St Patrick Day Issue
A reader reports on Freddie MacDonald and a St Patrick Day number. The letter recalls a four page message from former mayor Augustus Daly claiming saved Cambridge and rapid transit, while noting later gatherings at the Colonial Club seeking stations. Mayor Wardwell nominates George Howland Cox again as Park Commissioner amid budget friction and dirty streets.
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Freddie MacDonald
Freddie
Augustine J. Daly
Cambridge
Boston Elevated
Colonial Club
Danahill
Wardwell
George Howland Cox
Wise City Council
Ex Mayor Daly Fights Subway Plans in Cambridge Field
The Boston Traveler notes ex mayor Daly opposes a busy subway scheme threaten to alter Cambridge life. Daly calls for orderly transit via the Boston and Maine and warns rivals seek to manipulate voters. The piece also laments dirty streets and city budget debates as workers wait for jobs and a St Patrick’s Day issue hits newsstands.
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Daly
Boston & Maine
Boston Traveler
Put Your Money in a House Investment Ad
An advertisement promotes buying a proper location house through the seller. It claims safety from speculators and temptation, and asserts the investment will be both safe and profitable.
Ward Seven Republicans Debate City Affairs and Union Pay
Ward Seven Republican Club meets to discuss streets mayoral appointments police force and other topics. James Grant reports over 120 membership applications as members eye the city balance of power and possible Daly train rapid transit.
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Ward Seven Republican Club
James Grant
Ward Seven
Republican Club
Ireland's New Chief Secretary Augustine Birrell
The Boston Herald's London correspondent surveys Augustine Birrell as Ireland’s chief secretary, noting swift, high regard in Parliament, aggressive leadership, and the Tory opposition’s vigilance. The piece recalls a 20 year history with Gladstone’s home rule efforts and hints at further continuation.
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Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Birrell
House of Commons
Bannerman
Morley
Bryce
A Home Aid Fable About Supporting Local Trade
A Geezer in a small town complains of dull life and mocks his place until a Sarcastic Stranger arrives. He urges residents to stop shipping money to Chicago mail order houses and to trade at home. The tale ends with the Moral: patronize home enterprises to help the town grow.
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George Ade
N. G
Mike
Jonah
Chicago
Gee- Zeer
New York
Chicigse
Amehind
Tailall
Gazahoo
Villas
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Walter E. Merrill
Louis W. Cutting CO
Massachusetts Avenue
Cor
Prospect Street
Mr. Stephens
Henderson
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Clary
Allen
Pennimen
Don Henderson
Blanchard
Beale
Winter and
Fifth Streets
Taylor Schoolhouse
Purnace Coal
Bgz Coal
Stere Coal
Nat Coal
Franklin Coal
Pea Coal
Coleman Brothers
Mass. Ave
Camb
Green St
Boston
First Street
Broadway
Josefra H. Ricker
Undertaker
Harvard Street
Ahern
Consult
A. HI. Carpenter Optician
The
Finance Committee
Sentinel
Maine
Eresents
Eest Cambridge
Raymond
Insurance
Arthur R. Henderson
Real Estate— Insurance
Harvard Square
Boston Rapid Transit
Boston Herald
London
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