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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1904

Page

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Cambridge City Hall Stirs Over Cox Hearing Vote

A stormy Cambridge aldermen session ends with Cox confirmed as park commissioner after a combative debate over charges. Alderman Harrington seeks a special committee to probe Cox while others push for open hearing before full board. Cox defends his eleven years of service and details past Weld Boat club land deals, esplanade plans, and park fillings amid partisan pressure.

City Hall Cambridge Harrington Cox Alderman Davis Flynn Blodgett Davis Alderman Harrington Allen Anderson Barry Seveney Alderman Allen Evans Park Commission Park Board Park Dept Fee Howland Cox John O'Brien Mass George Howland Cox Mr. Cox Board of Aldermen Weld Boat Club Father O'Brien Henry D. Yerxa Esplanade Our River Parkway Andrew J. Conlin John BR. Dwyer Cambridge Field Board of Assessors Assessors

A Few Things Observed by Him at His Post in Cambridge

The column rails at the Cambridge board and park system, blaming G Howland Cox for alleged incompetence and political strategies. It cites mismanaged bulkhead work costing over 20 thousand dollars, a failed Colonial Club Annex effort, a suspicious board manual project costing about 400 dollars, and hints at partisan maneuvering around mayoral nominations and street committee dealings.

Colonial Club East Cambridge

Ward 11 Democrats hear call for unity at CedAr Street hall

The Democratic Club of Ward 11 met at Temperance Hall Ced ar Street North Cambridge on Wednesday evening the 16th. Maurice Lynch presided as speakers including J W H McNamee James F Aylward and F P Curran urged radical reform and independence within the party. They defended ousting officials not aligned with party aims and backed cohesive action for the coming election. A separate charity drama at Oda Fellows Hall North Cambridge supported St John’s church with the Irish piece Ark-na-Pogue and a strong cast led by Shaun the Post and multiple Irish characters excelled in performance.

Democratic Club Ward 11 Temperance Hall Cedar Street North Cambridge Maurice Lynch Ton J. WH. H. McNamee James IF. Aylward F. P. Curran Joseph ©. Authier McNamee Ward Aylward Daly Nelis Francis V. Curran Oda St. John's New Church St. John’s Choir Shaun the Post Wicklow Patrick Scanlan Bagenal O'Grady Robert M. Welsh Beamish McCaul Artmh Geoffrey T. Whale Joseph Driscoll Father John Hubert Walsh Fanny Power Cabinteely Marie Laurens New York Kitty Walsh Edith Moran Eileen GfDonnell Josephine Keefe Norah Kavanaugh Margaret Welsh Ducle Tiernan Mary Phelan Molly Ryan Norah Keefe Ariah Meelish Josephine Nolan Knights of Columbus John B. Dwyer George McKelleger John B. Hurley Jeremiah F. Donovan John Tp, Doherty Wm. H. Reed Edward A. Couathan John Byrne John H. Delay Jos. F. Aylward Frank Murphy Thomas P. Tierney William H. Warden Edward Murphy A. J. Sylvester T. W Walter C. Wardwell Charles H. Thurston George Rice John Hi. Corcoran John F. O'Brien Andrew J. Rady John Norton Registrar of J. J. Whaley Newton Centre Wa. Orr P.R St. Paul's Thomas J. Golding Norwood James P. Sullivan Marlboro P. J. Riley St. Mary's Cambridgeport Frederick Delaney Lowell Selmidt Calvary Cemetery Waltham Moriarty Win. BE. Doyle AH. Corcoran James Moriarty Augustin J. Daly James McTurn James Johnston G. M. McDertott Worcester Walter Wardwell Eleanor G. BR. Rice Katherine J. Lockhurt Wm. Mannix Joseph Sullivan M. A Nellie Corcoran H. G. Houghton Mia John Sullivan Rockland Masa M. J. Costello Brockton Pillow Chesterfield Club

Persistency, vacation shifts, and old workers at city streets

The piece notes efforts to keep work steady while old laborers take brief vacations of up to two weeks. It cites a benevolent motive for temporary shifts, denying deliberate discrimination. A satirical sighting of John W. at the aldermen’s meeting is described, followed by Harvard banning summer baseball on certain semi pro teams.

Street Department Streeta Clukas

Stage Direction by Hurley and White Leads Apollo Quartet

The stage was under the direction of Mr. Robert Hurley with Miss Katherine White at the piano and the Apollo quartet. Members include A. B. Cole first tenor M. Dillon second tenor T. E. B. Kendall first bass and humorist G. A. Bunton second bass.

Robert Hurley Katherine White Apollo Quartet A. BE. Cole M. ¥. Dillon T. EB. Kendall G. A. Bunton

Brandeis to Speak on Public Franchise Rights at Meeting

Louis D. Brandeis will explain legal rights of public franchise companies at Citizens' Trade Association hall on Wednesday at 8 p m. He is a Harvard Law School graduate and Boston law firm partner. Brandeis opposed subway leases affecting city construction, and will answer questions after his address with an open invitation to the public and ladies.

Citizens’ Trade Association Louis D. Brandeis Brandeis Harvard Law School Boston Boston Elevated Railway Washington Street Cambridge Street Public Franchise League Associated Board of Trade Trans- Brandeis

Watering cart contracts awarded in 1904 Cambridge

The Cambridge superintendent of streets awarded 1904 watering cart contracts at $85 per month to numerous applicants, listing names and addresses from Willow Street to Bay Street. The process included last year’s bidders and new applicants, with balance selected from filed applications. The Cambridge Baseball club held a meeting with a heated umpire dispute, electing Brennan after a vote, and decided on bleachers on one side. Inter division 49 A. O. celebrated St Patrick's day with a banquet in Washington hall.

James F. Black Willow Street John J. Callahan Cambridge Street Malcolm Campbell Decatur Street Mary H. Condon Putnam Avenue Timothy C. Cosgrove Tuttle Street Thomas F. Cosgrove Donnell Street Catherine Coughlin Tremont Street Dennis Crimming Berkshire Street David Crowley Moore Street James Culhane Mellen Street Patrick J. Curley Plane HW. Davis Windsor Street Gilbert Davoren, Jr Tie Holworthy John 7. Donahue River Street John T. Downey M. J. Dwyer Banks. Street Richard Finnick Patrick Glennon Brookline Street Napoleon Grenier Sherman Street Thomas Hirley Sixth Street John Herlihy Healey Street Dennis Hourthan Fourth Street James Keough Harvard Street Charles Linehan Bridge Street P. J. McCarthy Kinnaird Street D. F.mcconologue Harvey Street Dennis J. Murphy John Murphy Cambridge’ Street Michael Murphy Reed Street Michanel J. Murphy Sparks Street George FE. Nixon Kenwood Street Daniel O'Connell Martin O'Donnell Timothy O'Keefe Turvey Street George O'Sullivan Riverview Avenue James B. Rand George Richardson John Ti. Riley Muron Avenue Dennis Riordan Gore Street Michael Shea Arthur I. St. George Hunting Street John W. Sullivan Williard Street Sarah Thomas Elm Street Peter Tumilty Bay Street Eugene Villemaire Main Street Fred Warnock Pearl Street Joseph TF. White Ellery Street Cambridge Baseball Club Manaager George Field Brennan Waite Field Inter A. O Washington Hall Massachusetts Avenue Edward F. Powers William O'Brien FF. Melvoy Joseph TF. Moran Charles Burns James J. Reidy Rey M. J. Doody P. R John J. Ryan Frederick W. Dallinger Bates Thomas M. Donne North

Double Funeral for Moriarty and Dr Eagan at St Pauls Cambridge

Large crowd attended Tuesday services at St Pauls Church Cambridge for P. H. Moriarty and Dr M. H. Hagan. Moriarty died suddenly at home after heart trouble and was buried at Calvary, with Eagan dying after a long illness. String of Knights of Columbus members and local officials attended, with elaborate floral tributes and chancel music.

St. Paul's Church Mt. Auburn Street P. H. Moriarty M. H. Hagan Dr. Eagan Mr. Moriarty Waltham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace BR. Hixon Boylston Street Wm. H. Forbes James J. Storrow, Jr Jos. W. Lund George W. Weld City of City Engineer's Office East Cambridge Sacred Heart Review Board of Alderman Board of Park Commissioners Yersa Geo. Howland Cox Daniel B. Shaughnessy Boston & Albany Railroad Fillig Frederick J. Fiske Grand Junction Eastern Dredge Co W. B. Mullen Bay State Dredging Co Albert Ht. Elchorn Boston & Albany Reardon Conlin Mr. Mullen Spain Dentinel Cossip G. Howland Cox Parks Montgomery Coveney Park Department Pease Charles Walker Tam H. O. Houghton & Co Walker HW. C. Houghton & Co Committee On Highways New England Telephone and Telegraph Company T Am Youngs’ Hotel Artrah-Na-Pogue Caesar John W Harvard Citizens’ Trade Meeting A. O. HL Raymond Dr. Hagan P H. Moriarty
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