Mayor Russell appoints William Shea as 60 day city treasurer
In Cambridge on May 16 1931 Mayor Russell removes Counihan and names William Shea as temporary treasurer for 60 days to reform the city office on a business basis. Ex mayor Berry was considered but declined. Shea allies with Waddell experts to fix finances while council weighs a permanent post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Counihan
William Shea
Berry
State Auditor of
Waddell
Bill Shea
Shea
Cambridge Crazy Quilt Maps Redistricting Plan
Cambridge faces a gerrymandered readjustment that would pull Ward 1 into Boston and move Wards 2 3 into Somerville while Wards 4 10 go to Brookline or Newton. The plan threatens incumbents Luce and Dallinger, described as the two ablest state congressmen, in a high stakes redraw with Cambridge left fragmented like a quilt.
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Cambridge
Elbridge Gerry
Gerry
Ward
Jefferson
J. Frank Facey
Beacon Hill
Boston
Somerville
Brookline
Newton
Fred Dallinger
Europe
Luce
Waltham
Delaney Weighs Potential Run for City Office in Cambridge
The column portrays Councillor Delaney as a clever strategist considering an at large bid to challenge Mayor Russell in Cambridge. It notes rival Russell Wood also criticized the mayor, while Delaney eschews direct declarations, aiming to provoke curiosity and mobilize public opinion for a broader anti‑mayoral coalition.
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Delaney
Russell Wood
Pat
Russell
Will
Barkis
Mr. Russell
Antis
Lehan
Mr. Wood
Russell Vs. Delaney
Cambridge
John McNamee
Morse School Fire Drill Demonstrates Quick, Safe Exit
The Morse School conducted a monthly fire drill with pupils from kindergarten to 8th grade filing out in 1 minute 50 seconds. Asa P. Morse lent his name to the school and Patrick J. Carr serves as building custodian.
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Morse
Asa P. Morse
Patrick J. Carr
Salmon
Civic Center urges business group to aid municipal welfare
A Cambridge business association asserts it has a right and duty to engage in municipal affairs and matters affecting the general welfare of its members, focusing on issues such as taxation and public policy.
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Civic Center
Cambridge Business Houses
Cambridge business urges tax relief to attract industry
Letters discuss Cambridge tax policy, urging reduction of city taxes to attract new industries while noting large tax free property for education and existing municipal cooperation. Citizens share concerns about enforcement and fairness affecting garage owners and auto districts in Cambridge.
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Cambridge
Russell
Cambridge Association Promotes Local Self Reliance
The Cambridge group urges citizens to recognize the city as a self contained unit with capable local businesses. It emphasizes vigilant planning and broad cooperation to serve residents’ best interests through steady effort and organization.
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Cambridge
Waist of Time Quip Echoes Through Dames Gossip
A fragment from a gossip item features a middle aged woman joking about her figure and time. The remark hints at social humor around marriage and self perception, captured in a trimmed newspaper style.
Miniature Musical Comedy Promises Evening at Lincoln
The southern scene musical promises a start at 8 PM with over 180 performers. Rita Scott leads as the star in My Dream Girl alongside a large cast including Ann McGoldrick Henessey Doris McKluskey Dorking Jennings Stratton Donnelly Coady Hogan Finnigan Connertin Quinlan Bates Dolan and others. Miss Dolan runs a studio in the Lincoln store building at 552 Mass avenue.
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Rita Scott
Little Ann McGoldrick
Jo-Jo Henessey
Jackie Henessey
Doris McKluskey
Grace
Ralph Dorking
Elsie Jennings
Cambridge council acts on nuisances and city projects
The council moved to curb nuisances from Corran's Pit and banned parking in safety zones after a state report. An ordinance overruled a mayoral veto prohibits parking in North Cambridge safety zones. Several finance and public works items were referred to committees, including fire station funding and salary adjustments for city staff. The session also approved a pension for Police Lieut. Murray and a $5000 widow’s benefit for Allen MacPherson.
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Corran’s Pit
Gus” Johnson
State Department of Public Works
Cambridge
Pres. O'Connor
O’hearn
Crowley
Harvard Sq
Patrick J. Murray
Allen MacPherson
Leahy
Henry J. Mahoney
Admiralty Reverence and Political Rallies Prompt Letter
A reader questions why Ross Wood does not similarly refrain from mentioning Henry F. Lehan at rallies, contrasting Admiral Byrd who omits Igloo in lectures. The letter praises Wood’s noble background and Harvard training while urging restraint.
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the Sentinel
Boston Post
Admiral Byrd
Igloo
Ross Wood
Henry F. Lehan
Mayor Russell
Mr. Wood
Harvard
Twenty Five Years Ago Park Board Shakeup in Boston
Supt of Parks James A Montgomery drew a walking ticket after a Park Commission vote. Dr C B Cahill joined the board, while Com Geo H Cox praised the move. Memorial talks for Rev Fr Scully continued. city officials discussed at the Mayor's office. Billings died from burns. Weeka named health chair. Mullen’s vote boosted him. Aldermen rejected Brennan as Registrar. Cambridge ponders Non-Partisans. Receptions, dinners, and civic notes fill a Boston week.
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James A. Montgomery
Park Commissioners
Geo. H. Cox
C. 8. Cahill
Buddy
McNamee
Fr. Scully
E. J. Brandon
Mike Flynn
Theodore H. Raymond
A. J. Daly
Hollis R. Bailey
St. Mary’s Hall
Lra
Mary P. Billings
Perry St
John D. Billings
LaFayette Sq
American House
Boston
Wardwell
Ponce de Leon
Frank Pratt
Citizens’ Trade Assny
Atty
John P. Brennan
J. Frank Facey
Cambridge
Facey
Russell
Thomas Charak
Pearl St
William
Sentinel Office
Grenvile St
Wm. F. Brooks
J. Edward Barry
John J. Scott
James H. Murphy
Thurston
Billy Brooks
Cal Coolidge
Gossip and bids highlight Cambridge civic night events
The report notes a filling station proposal at Putnam Avenue and Pleasant Street run by a brother, with one opposing speaker. The Cambridge Progressive Club held a May party in Ells Hall with Horace D. Powers hosting and Mayor and Mrs. Russell attending. Bids for street department equipment were opened by Supt. McMenimen with about 60 bidders, including Ex-Mayor Quinn. lowest responsible bid to win.
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Aline
Putnam Avenue
Corner Pleasant Street
Progressive Club of
Cambridge
Ells Hall
Horace D. Powers
Russell
Supt. McMenimen
Quinn
City Council Meetings Attract After-Session Debate
Local residents linger after short council meetings discussing who did what and lingering on city affairs. The crowd prefers extended discussion beyond adjournment and maintains interest in local governance.
City Elevator Mishap and Political Ties Stir Local News
The city elevator on the first floor stalled after stopping near the second floor. Operator Nellie Carey and riders struggled as weight dropped. it reached the top floor again. Joe Coyne of the mayor's office, held by the sheriff, travels through Queens with Hugo Weisner, a Tammany leader and hotel owner, visiting sites and taking Washington elm book ends.
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City Hall
Nellie Carey
Nell
Joe Coyne
Sach
Hugo Weisner
Queens County
New York
Tammany Hall
Long Island
Joe
Washington
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Mass
H. J. Mahoney
Cambridge, Mass
Morse School
Lechmere SQ. Garage
Tel. Porter
Massachusetts Ave
Sessmans
Boards of Commissioners
Brookline Street
Fletcher
Fletcher & CO
Green Street
Central Square
Flynn
Prospect ST. Central Sq
Charles B. Watson
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UNI
Menton, Keohan
Nally
Attoerneys-At-Law
Maraachasetta Ave
College House
Cunningham
Concord Ave
Huron Ave
Tel
Sentinel
Mr. Pratt
Rome
Joseph J. Kelley & Son Undertakers
Cambridge ST. Bel
BEL
Central SQ. Hardware CO
Central Sq
Hunt
JAS. Wi
Gentral Square
Pearl St. Central Sq
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