City Council Debates Parking Ban on Franklin Street
Lively council meeting centers on second reading of an ordinance banning parking on Franklin street from River street to Western avenue. Councillors clash over El transit access and bus routing with party lines and public fare concerns amid light attendance and a mayoral veto threat.
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Franklin Street
River Street
Western Avenue
T. F. Murphy
Central Square
Blackstone Street
Mohr
Square
Murphy
Mayor as Governor Deferential to Possible Gubernatorial Run
Boston daily reports Cambridge Mayor Russell weighs a possible run for governor if Democrats signal statewide support. He would leave office midterm, creating an unusual Cambridge situation, and insists on a clear people’s mandate before leaving.
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Russell
Boston
Cambridge
Mystery Speaker Revealed as Harvard Bazar Superintendent
Saml Kofsky, superintendent of the Harvard Bazar, spoke at the Cambridge Industrial Assn lunch with Central Sq Businessmen. He described large merchandising experience from Wanamaker's to Gimball Bros and urged Cambridge’s potential for top general selling standards. President Motherwell outlined the Industrialists’ aim to assist local merchants.
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Rendall Eq
Central Sq
Cambridge Industrial Assn
Sam'l Kofsky
Harvard Bazar
Wanamaker’s
Philadelphia
New York
Gimball Bros
Cambridge
Motherwell
Industrialists
Mayor joins opening Twilight games as celebrity ball player
The Mayor is in demand at opening Twilight games while Firestone Tire plans a huge one story building on Broadway at Third street. Cambridge is getting the biggest and the best.
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Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Broadway
Third Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Firms Exhibit Quality Products at Industrial Association
Cambridge concerns showcase wares in the Cambridge Industrial Association lobby at Kendall Square. Metropolitan Coal Co displays Jeddo and Pittstown coals with a mining film. Corcoran in Central Square presents Gordon's stockings of ductile material as a novelty for all limbs.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Industrial Association
Kendall Square
Metropolitan Coal Co
Jeddo
Pittstown
Corcoran
Central Square
Gordon
Secret Service and Present Day Necessity by Scott Detective Service
The Scott Detective Agency argues private detectives mainly prevent crime and improve business efficiency. They offer services including locating missing heirs, witnesses, placing operatives in firms, and reducing overhead. Based in 333 Washington Street Boston, they urge urgent contact Hubbard 5870 for immediate service.
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Scott Detective Service
Washington Street
Boston
Secret Service
Scott Detective Agency
Hubbard
Invest in furs for warmth and value amid scarcity
The piece argues fur coats resist depreciation as fur-bearing animals dwindle. It praises fox fur for Milady, notes year round wear, and warns against storage risks. It promotes Edward F. Kakas & Sons Inc in Boston for secure storage and repairs with summer rates and a Harold Kenmore 8640 service call.
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Milady
Edward F. Kakas & Sons, Inc
Newbury Street
Boston
Edward F. Kakas & Sons
Kenmore
Night Sessions Highlight School Committee Meeting
The city council chamber hosted a large audience for the school committee night session as discussions covered junior traffic officer duties, parent consent forms, and a hearing for the Improved Order of Red Men regarding alleged liquor issues at Roberts School. Witnesses and affidavits argued misstatements, with officials noting wood alcohol in bottles but no beverage use. The lieutenant governor and mayor were referenced in discussions about liquor signs and conduct.
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Patrick Shea
Hurley
New Roberts School
Harry E. Perkins
Red Men
Wood
Clarence D. Sanford
Malden
Youngman
Russell
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Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetta Ave
Barkis
Willin
General Electric
Frigidaire
Electrolux Automatic
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Cambridge Electric Light Co
Associated Gas and Electric System
Kofsky
Harvard Bazar—Central Aisure
Industrial Association
Chas.f. Hurley Real Estate
Ildin
University
Bhovdeles
Dennis King
Garamount
Talen
Jeanette MacDonald
Lois Wilson
Lita la Roy
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