11 May 1907
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
1
Tuesday evening the City Council met by continuance and held a hearing on the petition of the Cambridge Catholic Cemetery Association for permission. The proceedings noted official action and further scheduling.
Joseph P. Lyons led opponents and supporters at a Cambridge hearing over a proposed Catholic cemetery between Mt. Auburn Street and Cambridge Cemetery. Lyons argued the land suits burial use and could share with the city. critics questioned the site’s suitability and raised concerns from Jeremiah Smith Jr. of the Cambridge Home for Aged People.
Hon John Mead opposed the cemetery proposal arguing scarce city land and low population to land ratio. Mr Bell condemned the plan noting inadequate legal standing and shaky title with a $122 500 mortgage and high per lot costs. He urged using nearby land priced at $25 000 within three miles and raised health concerns as the hearing closed for full board review.
The common council approved a memorial meeting for Henry C. Stetson to be held Monday evening May 13 inviting council members from 1905 and 1906. Mrs Stetson sent thanks for funeral flowers. An amendment to extend the city solicitor’s term to three years was adopted 12 to 0 with Democrats voting no.
Herbert Bullen, known in Central square as a sociable fellow, opened a restaurant beside the Murray street car barn last September. Since then business grew into one of the citys best paying lunchrooms, aided by Mrs Margaret Kelley Bullen or later Mrs Kelley Bullen who with her ideas helped shape the popular dining spot. Mr Bullen earlier worked as a conductor at Murray street.
The Cambridge Chronicle notes aldermen show indifference on Catholic Cemetery and backs Councilman Ryan for a subway under Thorn dike Street to connect East Cambridge with the park system without a grade crossing. It highlights figures like George Howland Cox and ex-Councilmen O Neill and Downey and mentions Old Home Week committee appointments.
A statement notes that the concept applies to every kind of investment yet emphasizes its relevance to solid real estate. It highlights prudent approaches and cautious strategies for building value through property ventures.
City employees who have worked more than eight hours daily will seek rest periods while department heads, who failed to include extra funds for rising operating costs, must adjust budgets and plan how to cover anticipated increases.
The Ward Seven Club is preparing a vigorous campaign this fall to influence the Ward Committee the Common Council and other municipal bodies as they seek control of local operations.
At a Governor's council hearing George Howland Cox secretary of the State Armory commission urged paying the two commissioners about three percent of construction expenditures for their work during the year. Cox noted last year’s compensation of 25 00 or 56 per week and charged that a female secretary handled duties. he criticized ex May or Peterson for shirking work. Peterson rebutted with his account of duties while the third commissioner oversees the military side. The council and Peterson expected to continue discussion.
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