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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
8
In a lively speech James T. Barrett questions if he would be a proponent of Mayor Russell. The writer teases Barrett for linguistic flair and urges him to reveal whether he will propose backing the mayor, noting possible shared traits and calling for an answer.
The East Cambridge Catholic Association mourns the retirement of president Michael J. Kelleher. His leadership, noted for tenacity tact and high aims, boosted social and cultural activity at Institute Hall and drew participants from across the city to hill area meetings.
The piece attacks Russell A. Wood for rash statements and alleged psychological issues while criticizing his stance on Cambridge Industrial Association wealth and local leaders. It accuses him of demagoguery and unsettles the memory of the departed, arguing his public actions harm his reputation.
Manager Frank Magann uses a three group incentive system to raise performance. Accident rates drop 45 percent in early 1931 versus 1929 while money losses fall 60 percent. Groups named Bear Cats Wildcats and Bob Cats compete for prizes. a September contest includes a plank steak banquet for non-accident workers and vitamin rich pork and beans for others.
A brief excerpt cites Plutarch noting that anger can drive the mind from reason and lock the gates of thought, illustrating how passion disrupts judgment. The fragment frames anger as a force that unsettles mental access and self control.
The Timothy J. Murphy Associates host a May dance at Brattle Hall while campaign lists are examined for next primaries and city election. Councillors Spar with Mayor Russell as Stokes recovers from flu. School Committee meetings loom over Rindge School renewal.
Congratulations to William J. O’Neill, recently passing the bar exam. The local figure is son of Sewers Superintendent Tom O’Neill and gains prominence in the legal field.
Police Capt. Jim Murray, who just retired after sixty years of service, welcomes his son Rev. John Murray to his Inman Street home. John has spent the last decade in China with the foreign mission.
Reading of city politics hints at John F. Gadsby a former School Committee member urged to run for City Council and ex Mayor Quinn possibly seeking another bid. chatter notes Cabinet changes and a former city employee courting votes for License Commissioner amid police warnings about selling alcohol.
The council heatedly debated a nomination with references to political tactics and decorum. After appeals, the nominee withdrew, and several routine motions followed including pension referrals and appointments to boards. The session addressed one way traffic, reconfirmations, and library trustee votes amid tense exchanges.
The Better Brushes branch at 149 Upland Rd demonstrates high value of quality materials and skilled workmanship. A better brush is truly the best.
The column sketches a lively, informal view of Boston politics with jabs at Dever endorsements, Moran’s welfare board lapse, and the Election Commission moving to open forums. It notes the Washington Elm dispute, Park Department tensions, Russ Wood’s campaign salvos, and the looming resolutions surrounding Mike Mahoney’s retirement.
A retrospective column notes city hall rumors and changes from twenty five years past. Supt of Parks Montgomery likely to stay, Park Commission appointment of David J. Nelligan delayed, James F. Mollen seated on Board of Health, and Overseers of Poor organization with Patrick Crowley re elected. Public hearing on a municipal lighting plant slated. Tim Good and his brother fished two pickerel at Fresh Pond, a carload of 25 horses arrived for the Street Department, Henry P. Fielding plans a summer at Roughan's Point, and Fr Timothy Woods becomes assistant at St Mary’s Church.
John L. McDonald of Cambridge, a Democratic State Committee member, urges voters to judge Mr Facey’s qualifications. He vows to keep only faithful Democrats in office and to stress efficiency in taxpayer service. McDonald cites Facey as careful and hardworking.
In a preview of a forthcoming committee report the building plan for a 1500 student capacity is discussed. Superintendent M. E. notes current enrollment around 1151 and daily attendance near 1905 with a three year rise from 800 to 1200, while Doane questions separate auditorium and EyYMHasium recommendations.
At a council meeting, concerns were raised about building capacity for 1500 pupils amid recent enrollment growth. discussion covered aeronautics, possible use of vacant land, and whether to study a trade or technical school. A five member expert committee was suggested, but not appointed, as the mayor urged information gathering and kept the final approval with the committee. The session ended with plans to reconvene next Monday.
Mothers like to be remembered and candy as a gift. A Puritan mothers specials box offers purest flavors in pleasing variety. Les the Puritan candies display in Central square next to the theatre.
A 19th century style summary notes that among India's 820 million people only 2.5 million speak English. It adds that among the vast population only a few can read or write any of the 222 oriental languages used across the country.
The quotation urges judges to be highly learned and reverent, valuing integrity in their portion and proper virtue over wit or confidence. It stresses that judges should prioritize honesty, prudence, and moral character in their work.
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