Public-spirited Cambridge figure accused of duplicity
Editorial blasts George Howland Cox for accepting pay as an unpaid Armory and Park Commissioner. It claims he sought 3 percent compensation from armory funds and paid a bank clerk with state money. The piece urges readers to review Governor Council testimony and judge his character.
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Cambridge
State of
Massachusetts
Park Commission
Armory Commission
George Howland
Cambridge Trust Company
Cox
Armory
Park Board
Mesers
Conlan
Dwyer
Peterson
Salem
Republican State Committee
Air Peterson
George Howland Cox
Trust Company
Governor's Council
Sentinel
Home Rule for Ireland Lets Ireland Hope Yet
The Birrell land bill is public but only a tentative step toward self government. It offers some concessions yet remains short of true home rule. England must treat Ireland as a sister province and abandon imperial control symbolized by the Irish Constabulary. The Irish question remains unsettled until self rule without British military presence is guaranteed.
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Augustus Birrell
Mr. Birrell
Ireland
England
Pope
Dogberry
Democrats Urged to Act on Voter Assessments for City Hall Return
A political column urges Democrats to seize the chance to regain City Hall by personally ensuring residents twenty years and over are listed with assistant assessors. It argues avoiding October supplementary lists, stresses ward by ward outreach, and calls for diligent voter name submissions to secure party victory.
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City Hall
Political exhortation on Democratic effort and success
A call to action urges readers to overcome lethargy and seize opportunities to ensure Democratic success this fall. It emphasizes small efforts can yield important political gains and motivates participation in the upcoming election.
Public Opinion Bill vote criticized by Cambridge readers
The letter accuses Republican Cambridge representatives Bounke Elmore Giles Long Meyers and Stearns of not representing Cambridge voters. It argues a referendum would show broad support for the Public Opinion bill and accuses lawmakers of bowing to party bosses. A warning of future awakening and reckoning is issued.
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Bounke
Elmore
Giles
Long
Meyers and Stearns
Cambridge
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Correspondence on Democratic mayoralty process
A reader rebukes private candidate caucuses for mayoral nomination praising open primaries. The writer argues the rank and file party voters should decide the standard bearer through caucuses or open polls and questions the conference method. The letter stresses party principles and public involvement.
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Star Chamber
Sacrifice Sale To Close An Estate At Cambridge
Public auction scheduled for May 30 1907 at 12 30 PM on the premises corner Kinaird and Howard streets Cambridge. Two vacant lots about 2200 square feet each near Massachusetts avenue with easy terms, may be bought separately or together. Auctioneers office for details. Sale positive. Attend for a bargain.
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Kinnaird and
Howard Streets
Cambride
Democratic unity and action urged in East Cambridge
A communal letter from East Cambridge champions voter choice in caucus form while praising Democratic unity and harmony. The writer warns against non Democratic meddling, calls for concerted action and intelligence, and expresses support for the editorial mission to guide December victory.
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East Cambridge
Donovan Urges Curran Not to Seek Council Seat
William J. Donovan of 28 Second St letters Mr. Curran of Ward 1 to stay with Democratic Board of Aldermen aim. The Sentinel publishes that Donovan, a prior supporter, expects Curran to consider Alderman run while Donovan pledges support for the Democratic ticket.
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Mahoney
Sentinel
P. Curran
Common Council
Curran
Sullivan
Board of Aldermen
WM. J. Donovan
Second St
Look Up Yonder and Forget Poem Reflection
Poem urges afterloss to accept misfortune and learn from errors. It promotes resilience, sympathy, and hopeful pursuit of ideal goals despite shattered hopes, ending with a call to press on toward victory and honor. Presented as a attributed verse by Samuel F. McArthur.
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Samuel F. McArthur
Four hundred ten members of divisions listed
Four hundred and ten members of divisions 1 20 42 and 52 are noted in the record for A. O. H. Existing details imply a group roll or membership tally associated with the organization. The exact nature of the divisions or the event is not specified beyond the numeric listing.
Degree Work And Communion Celebration At Institute Hall
Sunday events at Institute Hall began with a parade led by division 52 President John H Trodden toward Sacred Heart Church for 7.15 mass where holy communion was received. After Mass a communion breakfast was held, then the degree staff of division 15 led by County President John F Donnelly performed four degrees for Lt candidates from division 42. The hall overflowed with order members from nearby towns as visiting officials admired the floor work and later spoke in an entertainment and address program.
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Institute Hall
John H. Trodden
Sacred Heart Church
John F. Donnelly
Timothy O'Connell
Thomas Herlihy
Patrician
Michael Flynn
Bard
Patrick Feeney
Patrick Kelliher
Oracle
Cap Daniel Mahoney
Grand Guard
William Dempsey
Timothy Toomey
Henry Belcher
Andrew Lane
Edward McConologue
Denis O'Neil
Charles McConologue
John W. Goughlin
J. A. Sullivan
Tobacco Trade Shows Specialized Exports Focus
The tobacco business now requires export knowledge for proper conduct. Thomas Charak’s establishment at 502 Massachusetts avenue near Brookline Street Station illustrates this fact. Telephone No. 7262 Cambridge.
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Thomas Charak
Massachusetts Avenue
Brookline Street
Cambridge
Notice of Administration Hearing for Patrick Leary Estate
Probate Court in Middlesex announces James F. Aylward, public administrator, seeks letters of administration for Patrick Leary who died intestate in Cambridge. A hearing is set for May 27 at 9:00 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted. Publication in Cambridge Sentinel required weekly before court date.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Probate Court
Patrick Leary
Cambridge
Commonwealth
James F. Aylward
Middle
Cambridge Sentinel
Salt Court
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
W. E. Rogers
Register
Brennan seeks permit to convert wooden building into horse stable
The Cambridge Board of Health schedules a May 14 hearing at 7:30 PM at City Hall to consider Frank J. Brennan’s application to remodel and occupy a wooden building as a six-horse stable at 16 Somerset Street Ward T. Objections may be filed in writing with objector names and addresses by hearing day.
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Cty
City Hall
Frank J. Brennan
Somerset Street
Ward T
Office of Board of Health
Board of Health
James B. Soper
Ciey Hall
Cambride
Franklin Street
Sidney Street
Tandie Street
Asa FE. Larson
Rowdoin Street
Eindison Street
Tayden
Tindson Street
W. J. MacLeod
Winthrop Street
Dunster Street
Ehdlyoke Street
City Engineers Office
City Pall
Leonard
Frederic A. McMenimen
Clement G. Morgan
Surver
Mayors Petitions For Sixth Class Liquor Licenses
May T. Walker Combs and WM H A Walsh petition license bids for Sixth Class liquor sales for medicinal mechanical and chemical uses. Combs requests at 17 Portland Street first floor room with stock kept rear and connected. Walsh requests at 1% Cambridge Street with basement access and rear stock. both aligned with Board of Aldermen orders.
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Walker Combs
Portland Street
Epward
Brandos
Mary
WM. H. A. Walsh
Cambridge Street
Edward J. Brandon
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