Russell Sues Treasurer Lehan Over Tremont Trust Loss
Mayor Russell sues City Treasurer Lehan and his bonding company for breach of trust over a 1920 Tremont Trust Co. deposit of 500000 amid a bank in peril. Final accounting showed a city loss of 127000 plus 92.06, with 263000 on deposit at closure. suit moves to Middlesex Superior Court after Lehan seeks a jury trial.
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Simon Swig
Cambridge
Sisk
Suffolk County
Boston
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O'Brien
State Department
Leahy
Delaney
Harry
Local political chatter hints at mayoral moves this year
Ex mayor and several council figures mingle on the street discussing the revival of Public Safety Commissioner, potential Barrett candidacy for mayor, and a busy field of at large candidates. Names like Sennett Barrett Wood Gould and Coyne loom as campaigns heat up toward election day.
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Russell
Age of Change Is Recurring in Society
A Collier's Weekly reflection notes restless times and constant change as a universal condition. The piece argues contentment fades with progress and what is done yesterday fails to satisfy today.
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Collier's Weekly
Hi Ho Debunks Untimely Opinions at Chinatown Sage
A Chinatown sage Hi Ho warns that offering unsolicited opinions may be viewed as lacking value. The Washington Star quotes the remark, noting the cultural insight on commentary and expectations of judgment.
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Washington Star
Reading Named for English Town in Berkshire England
Reading Pennsylvania traces its name to 1748 when founded by Thomas and Richard Penn sons of William Penn. The city was named after Berkshire England’s county seat in honor of its English roots.
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City Officials Face Budget Talks And Music Of Politics
The Sentinel notes City Physician William G Brousseau’s continued tenure under Mayor Russell. City Council started budget studies with budget cuts by the mayor drawing attention. Debates over council authority in hearings and library trustee succession surface as officials gather for committee sessions.
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Russell
John McNanice
Compulsory retirement age included in pension proposal
The rules governing the proposed contributory pension system include compulsory retirement at 70 for city employees not already covered by a pension plan such as City Hall staff.
City Council bars reading of scurrilous letter from official
The City Council refused to allow the reading of a letter from Joseph P. Coyne Mayer's assistant clerk in charge of employment this week because it was too scurrilous. Coyne WSS answering charges made a week ago by Messrs. Stoken and Shen.
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O'Connor
Delaney
Cambridge
Kings of sport face anxious understudies
A concise note from Cojers Weekly remarks that top athletes fear for their jobs due to many eager challengers waiting in the wings.
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Kings of Sport
Mayor Pushes One Traffic Commissioner for Cambridge
A Cambridge session heard the Cambridge Industrial Ass'n bill creating a single traffic commissioner appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. Mayor Russell argued the four‑man commission carried too much power, favoring executive control and accountability.
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City Council Tables Mayor Appointments and Seeks Redstone Reason
Cambridge council delayed three mayoral appointments including library trustees Virginia Tanner Greene and Henry J. Mahoney and reappointed city physician Wm. G. Erousall. A special committee was formed to investigate Edward H. Redstone’s resignation from the library board while debate over unemployment office issues and a treasurer vote persisted late in the session.
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Cazmay
Delaney
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