18 May 1907
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
1
City board members met Tuesday evening with President Lake presiding. The mayor submitted several appointments intended as permanent members of various committees and offices.
Major actions include confirming mayoral appointees, deferring a heating plant proposal for city schools, and authorizing a study commission with $200 to explore heating lighting and power options. Other items cover street rail spur planning, cemetery license hearings, and ward primary notices.
The writer predicts strong arguments against the new boulevard board of aldermen at Tuesday night meeting. The piece brands the plan a notorious scheme to divert about $200,000 from city funds for Harvard University benefits.
A conservative real estate ad states no schemes involved and promises safe investments in houses for rent or sale. It offers help finding good property and emphasizes security from theft and corruption. The message champions prudent home ownership opportunities.
Last Monday night the Aquinas Choral Club held its final rehearsal at the Gym for Gounod cantata Gallia and Gaul's Holy City. Director John B. Whoriskey announced membership rose from 40 to 70 since January and urged broader reach. fall plans include minor glee clubs and sight reading as part of a grand opening in October. Father Barry serves as president with V. Plancich as librarian and pianist.
Thursday night the Institute Baseball club held its annual ball at Institute hall with large attendance by ladies and rooters. President Edward H. Norton led a busy organizing corps and officers and directors list, while the club looks forward to a hustling season on the diamond with strong home support.
A speechlike call urges unified effort to promote town growth through collective publicity. The author compares historical battlefield booming to modern town booms, noting boards of trade business clubs and individuals can marshal attention to attract business, factories, and investment.
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