Blodgett criticized over park department ignorance
An unsigned editorial targets Alderman Blodgett for partisan fealty while claiming he misstates park department finances. It cites rental revenue from Weld Boat Club and notes previous Cox leadership failed to collect rentals, contrasting with the current Democratic park board.
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Blodgett
Park Department
Cox
Park
Weld Boat Club
Crtchon Cox
Yourself
Mr. Cox
Democratic Park Board
Plums and Politics in Cambridge Reform Move
The Sentinel exposes a police commission scheme and a new bid to save assistant assessors. President Stearns of the common council advocates placing these appointees in the classified civil service, arguing for public good and a general law. Critics warn the move serves party bosses and spoilsmen, not the people.
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Sentinel
Police Commission
the Tribune
Stearns
Common Council
Cambridge
Civil Service Commissioners
Commonwealth
Somerville
Cox Fears Investigation by City Aldermen
The non partisan board members face criticism after reconsidering their vote to appoint a committee to probe Mr. Cox's conduct. The move follows concerns about possible undue influence and the timing of the inquiry within city governance.
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Board of Aldermen
Cox
Park Board Controversy Over Cox Investigation
The city board briefly approved a committee to probe Park Commissioner Cox then moved to halt the inquiry amid claims of political maneuvering. Alderman Allen led the reversal with non-partisans largely voting to stop, leaving Cox's vindication in doubt as April 30 approaches.
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Harrington
Cox
City Hall
Allen
Coveney
E Hurley
Anderson
Board of Aldermen
Partisan Celebration Recalled From 1854 Cambridge Vote
A Chronicle reprint recalls the 1854 Cambridge election where the Whig ticket won with Abraham Edwards as mayor and a large procession formed in his honor. It notes strong party loyalty, crowds marching from Harvard Square to Dunster Street, and predicts democracy’s vindication this December.
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Partisans
Chronicle
Cambridge
Abraham Edwards
Wm. L. Whitney
J. A. Jacobs
Matald
Old Cambridge
Tis City
The Cambridge Coolidge estate deal collapses
The Cambridge Tribune reports the closure of the Coolidge estate proposition amid whispers of behind the scenes deals. Initial asking price was $175,000, then lowered to $150,000 and finally to $125,000, a sequence seen as favorable to some parties behind the scenes.
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Cambridge Tribune
Coolidge
Powers That Be
City Debt Allegations Hit Nonpartisan Administrations
A newspaper accuses a new Nonpartisan city government of graft and bribery totaling about $40 000 in a $125 000 fraud claim. It questions Mayor McNamee and demands accountability, noting past administrations and the absence of implicated parties.
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McNamee
Oversight clash over poor relief in Cambridge jail plea
The debate urges selecting a district overseer for aid as the jail becomes first stop for immediate relief. Critics argue Sheriff Fairbairn’s election harms the poor, urging Michael Newman as better fit and condemning Nepartisan patronage and St Vincent de Paul aid schemes.
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The
Sentinel
Michael Newman
Fairbairn
St. Vincent de Paul Association
St. Vincent, de Paul Society
Associated Charities
Newman
Fairbairn Meas
Fast Cambridge
Central Square
Fairbain
Agreement with Witte Chronicle on Cambridge Cox action
The March 12 Chronicle editorial criticizes Alderman Harrington’s charges and praises the board for appointing a committee to investigate then abolishing it without reason. It argues such acts smear Cambridge’s nonpartisan government and questions Cox’s confirmation as a prize won under questionable circumstances.
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The
Chronicle
Alderman Harrington
Cambridge
Cox
Aldermen Permit Cox Hearing On Past Charges
Local board votes to allow Mr Cox to appear and defend against charges recalling prior motions. The action reflects ongoing dispute and public proceedings with community turnout and possible committee review.
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Board of Aldermen
Cox
Discrimination Against Mr Shea Sparks Democratic Fervor
Instances show opposition to Mr Shea’s re election as overseer of the poor with aimed false reporting and a bid to cross examine him at the convention. He was barred from speaking in his defense and denied chance to answer accusers in the common council, fueling Democratic support.
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Shea
Elmore
Blodgett Friendship Taint in City Council Vote
Five weeks prior Alderman Harrington moved to lay over Cox confirmation. Blodgett reportedly voted against, seen as bias. The piece links his stance to personal ties with Cox, who aided Blodgett’s campaign, and questions Coveney’s appointment of Blodgett to investigate his ally.
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Alderman Harrington
Cox
Alderman Blodgett
Blodgett
Howland
Edward R
James
Coveney
Public reacts as Cox investigation recalled by aldermen
Public interest grows after aldermen vote for a probe into Park Commissioner Cox. Information given to the group during a recess prompted hastened recall of the committee. Cox says he was glad not to be confirmed last Tuesday week amid opposition.
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Cox
George Howland Cox
Religious champion coveney's role in Cambridge politics described
A political column denounces John W Coveney for mixing religion with city affairs in Cambridge. It cites past campaigns against Doyle and McNamee, notes his Tuesday vote shift on a park committee, and praises his pastor Fr O'Brien while condemning Coveney's religious advocacy as inappropriate and manipulative.
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Cambridge
John W. Coveney
Wheen
Champlin
William HE. Doyle
Coveney
Doyle
McNamee
Park Commission
Cox
Fr. O'Brien
SAME OLD RATS. Board of Overseers of the Poor partisan balance
The piece condemns party lines in city elections favoring Republicans for most boards, rejects Non-partisan hopes for reform, and notes the Board of Overseers of the Poor remains five seats with four Republicans and one Democrat despite Non-partisan control.
Questionable politics in city aid as nonpartisan board leaders questioned
The writer critiques ongoing political maneuvering in city governance noting three strong Democratic districts with poorer residents receiving aid from Republicans. They cite the three new nonpartisan board members as active in the year’s campaign and suggest they will probe applicants about their vote last fall.
Chronicle Excuses Hasty Help For Mr Cox
The Chronicle defends its quick aid to Mr Cox, citing park commission expenditures and payments to the Chronicle Publishing Company. It argues proprietors appreciate advertisers who subsidize the paper’s costs, while noting Cox’s role as park commission chairman increased revenue.
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Chronicle
Cox
The
Park Commission
Chronicle Publishing Company
Dirty politics and West Point tone clash in Cambridge debate
A local paper quotes Mr Cox rebuked for calling opponents dirty politics while defending Alderman Harrington’s criticizing actions. The state committee blocks Cambridge land laws and higher taxes on corporations. Daly’s efforts draw mixed reactions and criticism of his alignment with nonpartisan Cambridge actions.
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Cox
West Point
Alderman Harrington
Imposter Advertiser Warned By Clerks Association
Cambridge letter from March 16, 1904 cautions merchants about an alleged scammer soliciting ads for a souvenir ball. The author, James B. Fitzpatrick, secretary of Local 816 Retail Clerks International Protective Association, notes the ball was held December 8, 1908 and urges public vigilance against fraudulent solicitations.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Sentinel
Grocery and Provision Clerks Association
James B. Fitzpatrick
Retail Clerks International Protective Association
Convictions Shape Cambridge Political Clashes
A letter argues that leaders with steadfast convictions gain respect even from opponents. It recalls how Democrats in Cambridge drew a partisan line, facing laughter and bigotry before their victory sparked fear and resentment among foes. The writer urges courage to stand by convictions amid political pressure.
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Cambridge
Democratic Party
Partisan awakening in Cambridge politics warned
The letter argues that non partisan voters were misled by a nonpartisan appeal after a long political lull. It claims independents lack conviction and courage, describe them as wind driven, and predicts Republican leaders organizing independently will force a stand up fight in Cambridge politics next year.
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Cambridge
Iphis
Russell Sentenced For Larceny In Cambridge and Waltham
Frank Russell and olias Wiley pleaded guilty to three counts of larceny in East Cambridge Superior Court. Judge Sherman sentenced Russell to three years in the house of correction after remarks about reform. Russell, from Lawrence, asked not to be sent to the reformatory, and the judge noted reform can occur anywhere.
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Olias Wiley
Deenan
Cambridge
Waltham Police
East Cambridge
Sherman
Russell
House of Correction
the Cour
Reformatory
Judes
Liauwrence
Clerk
Pettigrew Bright sees Northern Securities decision easing market
In a weekly letter Pettigrew Bright & Co says the Northern Securities ruling reduces stock market uncertainty and short interest. They note money remains easy, general business is large and rising with warmer weather, and that Utah purchases should rise further. They point to strength in United States Steel Amalgamated Copper United States Mining Massachusetts Gas and market gains in the East.
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Pettigrew, Bright & Co
Northern Securities
South
Middle West
United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Boston
United States Mining
Massachusetts Gas
Utah
Hospital Aid Society plans annual sale and events
The Hospital Aid Society of the Holy Ghost Hospital held its first committee meeting on Sunday March 13 to coordinate the upcoming annual sale in the hospital lecture hall. A whist party is set for April 14 with musical program nights April 15 and 16. tickets are fifty cents, free for committee and table heads.
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Holy Ghost Hospital
J. A. Melger
Chatman
J. Cunningham
B. Welleher
A. Anderson
Thos. McCarthy
M. Tlannifan
Jennie Ball
Jennie Sinnott
Mary Dehan
Home
Jennie Bull
Somerville
P. J. Crowley
M. Hannifan
Democratic Caucuses in Cambridge for delegate elections
Notice of Democratic caucuses in Cambridge to select delegates for the Congressional District, State, and Democratic National Conventions. Held Tuesday evening April 12 14 at ward halls with specified locations and delegate counts. polls 7 to 8 30. nomination papers due March 24 to 30 1904. forms available at Cambridgeport Grant Building. Henry J Cunningham presiding Edward B James secretary Cambridge Democratic City Committee.
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Institute Hall
Cambridge Athletic Association
Cambridge Street
the Shelter
Cambridge Wield
St. Paul's A. M. HE
Democratic City Committee
Grant Building
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport
Henry J. Cunningham
Edward B. James
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