Don Quixote in Cambridge as Wood objects to diploma duty
The piece portrays Russell Wood of the School Committee opposing the mayor's choice of Mr Robart to hand out diplomas at the Rindge Evening School graduation. It likens Wood to Don Quixote, noting his steadfast protest against executive delegation and his role in enlivening Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Wood
Mr. Robart
Rindge
Robart Sears
Flanders Field
Wood
Don Quixote
Cambridge
Proclamation establishes Mother's Day in Cambridge
The May 2 1931 Cambridge proclamation designates the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and urges support for competent maternity care and existing health organizations to protect and honor mothers through constructive community effort.
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Cambridge
Mayor Urged Action On Fire Safety And Masks
A citizen criticizes Chief Casey for resisting masks and motorization, urging the mayor to seek scientific fire safety advice from Technology and study other cities. The note cites the Graham fire to argue that faster gas action and modern equipment could save lives despite departmental opposition.
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Casey
Graham
Which Policy for Rindge Manual Training School
The Mayor and City Council clash over the cost of a new Rindge Manual Training School. The Council favors about 750000 while opposing 1500000. Mayor supports building a large, growth ready school, backed by expert opinion, as a citizen education issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Quiet Councillors Face Damp Ward 9 Dispute
In a heated exchange Councillors Crowley and Gibson challenge vague accusations about Mayor Russell and a damp nuisance in Ward 9. The caffran’s pit debate continues as filling to the final dump ends, with temp fencing debated to save public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Gibson
Russell
Caffran
Cambridge Councillor Pushes Probe Into Rental Practices
Councillor Delaney calls for an official inquiry into commercial rentals in Cambridge to determine if landlords squeeze tenants unwisely or too well. He also references protective masks for firefighters and cites historic examples of borrowing ideas without permission.
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Delaney
Cambridge
Shakespeare
Handel
Jefferson
John Locke
Jean Jaques Rousseau
Delegates View Blind Reading Visagraph In Cambridge Home
Delegates from 37 nations visit Cambridge to witness Robert E. Naumberg's Printing Visagraph demonstration. The device enables blind readers to access ordinary printed books by touch and could revolutionize printing for the blind.
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Cambridge
Mass
Russell
United States
President Hoover
Robert E. Naumberg
Meadow Way
Naumburg
Louis Braille
Cambridge Salutes Burns for Superior Court Justice Selection
Governor Ely selects Prof. John J. Burns of Cambridge for the Superior Court. Outlook favorable as boards approve next week. Burns earned his spurs through diligent study and sacrifice in his career.
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Cambridge
Ely
John J. Burns
Burns
Rumor Links Charlie McCue to Run for City Council
Rumor places Charlie McCue as a candidate for the City Council at large or School Committee on the issue of a new Rindge School. The note suggests political maneuvering around a school building project.
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Charlie McCue
City hall debates consulting architect for new Rindge School
CoSsier and Hurley favor appointing a consulting architect to draw plans for the Rindge School. The Mayor warns it would violate the charter. Critics critique City Hall efficiency, noting the elevator sign "Out of order" and other departments out of order.
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Hurley
Rindge
City Hall
Whelan Reports European Mood Compared To U S
James T. Whelan outlined comparisons between the United States and Europe noting low mood in a talk titled Observations of Europe at the Cambridge Progressive Club meeting in the Board of Trade Hall Massachusetts AVENUES. A May frolic is planned with a beauty contest prize donated by Mayor Russell a silver loving cup. President Horace D. Powers presided.
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United States
Europe
James T. Whelan
Progressive Club of
Cambridge
Board of Trade
Massachusetts
Walter F. Fitzpatrick
Elks Hall
Russell
Horace D. Powers
Mayor Talks Budget At League of Women Voters Meeting
The mayor delivered a vivid briefing on the city budget and financial matters during a League of Women Voters session this week.
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League of Women Voters
Building Official John J. Terry Returns From Toronto Conference
Superintendent John J. Terry returned from a conference of building officials in Toronto. He visited the Technical School during his visit, which had been recently inspected by the local School Committee.
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John J. Terry
Toronto
Women emerge as key leaders in city politics
Councillor Leahy stated women are now leading factors in the city state and nation. The City Council again rejected a woman nominated by Mayor Russell for an unpaid board position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leahy
Russell
Speeding Accuser and Judge Exchange Joking Plea
In a courtroom a judge questions a speeder about stories and the speeder responds with a quip saying he has six stories and invites the judge to stop him if he heard any. The exchange is lighthearted and playful.
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Judge
Speeder
Hospital Trustees vacancy reconsideration vote in Russell
The Russell-hostile council adjourned after a session that refus ed James H. Shea’s reconsideration to fill the Hospital Trustees vacancy caused by Ienac McLean’s death. D. J. Murphy joined four others to support reconsideration. Margaret F. Mullen’s Cemetery Commissioner reconsideration was also refused. The session ended at 10 PM.
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Eillor
Sid” Murphy
Sullivan
Coady
Crowley
Delaney
Gibson
Hughes
D. J. Murphy
Shea
Stokes
O'Connor
Cazmay
Leahy
T. F. Murphy
Sennett
Wyeth
Mohr
James H. Shea
Hospital
Ienac McLean
Margaret F. Mullen
Council banter and site talk at city meetings
At a Tuesday City Council session Councillor Leahy quipped about a green light while Acting President Delaney joked about a red light. Councillor Shea defended independence amid a conference on the Rindge School issue and a post office site deadline loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councillor Leahy
Delaney
Gossip and rumors swirl at Harvard square campaign talks
Unclear chatter centers on undecided schools campaign plans and a mayoral proxy role for Ralph Robart to calm Abner. A new political club called the Progressives holds regular meetings while hints of a ring plot emerge as tensions rise.
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Joe Guiney
Harvard Square
Ralph Robart
Abner
Progressives
Marianne Frocks Opens as Ladies Magnet at Central Square
Local store Marianne Frocks Inc opens at 1 Central Square drawing crowds with models music and a dazzling display of frocks coats and hats. The shop aims to be a daily meeting spot for Cambridge women after Central Square Theatre shows offering quality variety at attractive prices near Kresge's.
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Marianne Frocks, Inc
Central Square
Mass
Marianne
Central Square Theatre
Cambridge
Kresge
Fifth Ave
New York
Veracity duel at city hall over raised floor plan
At a School Committee session last Monday Superintendent of Buildings Terry denies telling Mr Wood that a raised floor at the Longfellow School auditorium would be a botch job. The Mayor says he spoke to that effect. A long list of 400 mayoralty hopefuls includes an ex mayor and a state official. Cambridge Home for the Aged shows The Paul Cifrino Talkies weekly, funded by donor Mr Cifrino. Supt Shea says his family is pleased.
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Rindge School
Mr. Wood
Mr. Doane
The
United States
City Hall
Terry
Wood
Longfellow School
Eddie
Cambridge
Paul Cifrino
Steve
Wendell D. Rockwood
Avon Street
Lehan
George McInnes
Board of Aldermen
Clary
Penniman
Andrew
Dan
Harry
Mamiel
City Council Considers Leahy Remark on Women Leaders
City officials weigh Dan Leahy’s comment that women are increasingly taking leadership roles in politics and society. The remark sparks discussion on gender progress and public influence.
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Dan Leahy
Officer Stewart Cooper Named Manchester Police Chief
Stewart Cooper takes command as chief of Manchester Massachusetts police this week. His Cambridge service is noted and Cambridge will regret the loss of his leadership and experience.
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Stewart Cooper
Manchester, Mass
Cambridge
Local officials and residents remembered amid 1921 city notes
Twenty five years ago Laurence J. Ducey a police inspector died suddenly at his Lee Street home following a minor injury. The piece notes community figures, political ties, a police shake up, new and old Cambridge officials, a death at 257 Rindge Avenue, and scope of municipal matters including salary debates and liquor license hold ups.
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Laurence J. Ducey
Lee Street
Larry
Thurston
Jack
Bill
Ducey
Edward H. Whitney
Dever Stamping and Mfg. Co
O.K
Lincoln-Waltham
John C. Haverty, Jr
Ward 5
John
Cambridge
Thomas Lonergan
Rindge ‘Avenue
Mary
Katherine
David E
Dave
Tom
Steve” Harrington
Cyprus Hall
Jeremiah Donovan
Gerk
Walter Wardwell
Best Campbell Nuptials at Cambridge Residence
Miss Helen Janet Campbell of Wenham Mass and Harry R Best of Wenham were married by Rev J W S Lowry at 81 Highland Ave Cambridge. The bride wore chiffon and lace with a black hat and the couple, unattended, will reside in Wenham. The bride is active in Old Scottish Kirk youth work and Sunday school and received a wedding present from her church.
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J. W. S. Lowry
Highland Avenue
Cambridge
Helen Janet Campbell
Wenham
Mass
Harry R. Best
Boston
Old Scottish Kirk
Cambridge Taxi Co. Offers All City All Hour Service
The Cambridge Taxi Co introduces an all city, all hour taxi service. Manager Magann promotes a directory listing Harvard Radcliffe Technology and other local schools with hotels and hospitals, offering a phone contact Por 3000 and the address 2 Bay Street.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Taxi Co
Mgr. Magann
Harvard
Radcliffe
Technology
City councillors attend School Committee meeting
Several city councillors attended the School Committee meeting this week. The event sparked questions whether their presence served civic oversight or educational interest.
Mangroves Thrive Among Salt Water Flora
Mangrove trees are among the few flowering plants that prosper in saline environments, showing remarkable salt tolerance and unique coastal adaptations.
License Commission Hearings Set for Next Monday Afternoon
Hearings scheduled for 2 o clock in Room 82 City Hall cover applications from William J Buckley at 8 10 Goldie Street for a second class two car garage Frank J Callahan owner Clarence E Johnson lessee at 22 Baldwin Street for 2000 gallons of petroleum plus 1000 gallons gasoline Joseph Camarata at 42 Columbus Avenue Kimball Street for a second class one car garage Joseph Linhares at 2578 Massachusetts Avenue for 2500 gallons petroleum plus 500 gallons gasoline Patrick and Frances J Lynch at 16 Norris Street for a first class two car garage John G Russo at 12 Seagrave Road for a second class two car garage
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City Hall
William J. Buckley
Goldie Street
Frank J. Callahan
Clarence E. Johnson
Baldwin Street
Joseph Camarata
Columbus Avenue
Kimball Street
Joseph Linhares
Massachusetts Avenue
Patrick J
Frances J. Lynch
Norris Street
John G. Russo
Seagrave Road
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