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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
4
Public notices list Brattle Outing Club on May 13 Institute B B C on May 16 Mystics on May 17 Bendemeres on May 29 Dance programs are printed by J Frank Facey at 36 Prospect Street Cambridge.
The column describes clerks forming a union to shorten hours with a campaign plan for Wednesday 1 PM closings and summer vacation privileges. It also praises ex Councilman Russell Wood and calls for his exoneration from charges by Capt Green of the local M V M eighth regiment, disputing militia tribunals.
The article continues from page 1 describing a visit to several armories. It notes the sequence of locations visited and hints at impressions gathered during the tour. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Debate over pay for commissioners raged through councils with proposed sums from 1505 to 2500 and finally settled at 1150 per year for George Howland and Peter Peterson. Rumors floated about abolishing the board and reconstituting it under new appointees.
The Hyacinth club plans its annual May party at Odd Fellows hall on Mas avenue next Tuesday. The club is known for its popular young ladies and numerous gentleman friends. AHERN FOR MORTGAGES.
Aldermen clash over reduced appropriation for a new heating plant. engineers tout tiled conduits and a stack use at the Latin school, claiming yearly savings and cheaper construction. Critics argue bids may exceed estimates, with concerns about smoke and location near schools.
The first instalment of subscriptions from the William Orr Cambridge branch of the Wailed Irish League of America for the Irish parliamentary fund has been sent to national treasurer T. B. Fitzpatrick. An energetic committee will solicit more, as Cambridge friends vow substantial support for Irish rights. Subscriptions listed include Rev. John J. Ryan 25, Thomas O’Hara 5, Charles H. Thurston 5, John J. Cooney 5, Patrick Thurle 8, and several $2 and $1 contributors.
A list of names including Walter C. Wardwell Cornelius Daly M O Sullivan Patrick Hamilton D Doyle M J Donelan D J Deasy J H McNamara James Riley J Sullivan Joseph Heffernan P Courcey and others noted in smaller sums total. Further subscriptions will be acknowledged in the Boston Daily Globe and Cambridge Sentinel. Committee.
Arrangements completed for a May Party on Friday May 17 at Cambridgeport Gymnasium under St Marys of the Annunciation church. Funds will benefit the Notre Dame Convent with eight prizes donated by friends. Whist begins at 7 15. Tickets at the door or from choir members.
The Martha Washington club held a lively social gathering at Odd Fellows hall in Central square last night. President Miss Elizabeth G. O'Hara led with capable tact, supported by Vice-President Miss Josephine Nelson and other officers and members. The event drew large attendance and presentable attire.
Prof Henry Thompson's dancing academy pupils perform again this afternoon at Cyprus hall continuing their May festival success. Alison and Charley Blacks, Lena Brown, Molly Clark, Joe Ballentine, Myrtle Browne, Genevieve Donnelly, Mae At king and the fairy fays join the program for another lively show.
Miss Josie Sheridan headlines at Simon Alexander’s Central Theatre this week with a changing program Monday and Thursday. The theatre boasts the latest songs, colored illustrated song pictures, and a strong group of artists. Also note Jesse T. Silva offers a 15 cent hair cut on Saturdays and holidays at 345 Green Street.
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