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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
8
The editorial argues that current Democratic activity lacks organization and unity, likening it to a solitaire game. It urges focus on elections over nominations, calls for a compact city committee, and warns against poor leadership while praising library leadership under Mr. Ayer.
Mayor Wardwell appointed four permanent firemen from the civil service list, citing reform and adherence to rules. The piece criticizes the mayor for not utilizing call-men experience, arguing the Civil Service Commission allows certification of seasoned call-men to fill vacancies. It notes prior legislative debates on granting credit for call-man experience and alleges the mayor bypassed available qualified candidates.
A critique denounces the city council for cutting $1000 from the library appropriation, reducing hours to 9 pm and forcing two staff members to leave. The writer condemns the move as short sighted and detrimental to public intellectual life and reading room patrons.
Graduation schedules announced for Ellis Houghton Morse Rindle Wellington Harvard English Latin Roberts Fletcher Russell Peabody Webster Putnam Thorndike and Kelley schools with ceremonies from June 12 to June 30 at various halls and theatres.
Two vacant lots near Kinnaird and Howard streets Cambridge will be sold by public auction on May 30, 1907 at 12 30 PM. Each lot about 37 12 by 75 feet, with rear land unused, near Massachusetts avenue churches and schools. Buy separately or together. terms easy. sale positive.
Miss May McGlinchey of 146 Prospect street celebrated her 18th birthday Sunday night with music singing and games. Aunts Misses Mary Orr and Josephine Buckley assisted. Attendees included John McGlinchey Mrs Mary Granger East Boston Mr and Mrs Chandler Dean Dr McKillop and Mr Mrs Fred Boudreau. A Central theatre moving picture treat followed for the Central Square Post veterans. Ed Wadden of Hampshire street sustained a knee cap injury at the Gym last week and remains laid up.
The author argues that women face unique suffering in love due to heightened sensibilities and conflict with male nature. Marriage is presented as the only sensible societal solution, though freedom after choosing a mate is limited and disappointments arise from unmet needs. The piece suggests trial marriages would hurt lovers, while fiction could explore the soul’s hidden recesses and vast storytelling potential.
The speech argues sin of inaction is fatal and calls for a global Christian reform movement in politics. It asserts ministers must save nations by converting immigrants into good Christians to build a Christian democracy and cleanse political life of corruption.
A US Senator argues administration should govern colonial policy for generations. He warns against premature self government and territorial independence for unstable regions. Practical, continuous governance would train wards toward liberty and self rule through steady character and industry.
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