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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1905

Page

4

Civil Service Reform in Cambridge Appointment Shuffle

Mayor Daly set a competitive exam for the inspector of quilk and vinegar vacancy after Phillip P. Sharples resigned. The Cambridge hospital group backing Dr Norris pressed for the outcome, arranging a quiet process to favor him as six applicants competed with one scoring nineteen of twenty. The episode raises questions about impartial civil service reform.

Daly Phillip P. Sharples Quilk and Vinegar Hhis Party Wmayer Cambridge Hospital Stephens Sharples Dr. Norris Civil Service Commissioners Heston School of Pharmacy Norris

Rapid Transit Bill Comes Before Cambridge Public

The Rapid Transit bill is before the legislature and Cambridge citizens will speak to the committee on Metropolitan affairs next Monday. Readers urged to read discuss and submit views on the proposal. Four hundred names were omitted from lists last year in one section and should not happen again.

Cambridge Committee On Metropolitan Affairs

Cunningham Auction License Case Stirs Police Office History

Assessor Don ovan accused Henry J Cunningham of fraudulently obtaining an auctioneer license while chief of police. records show Henry was confirmed as a pioneer before tenure, and his brother John held the license. January 1914 marks his dismissal amid alderman action, with a pattern of January confirmations for holdovers.

Donovan Henry J. Cunningham Cunningham Brandon City Hall Tunningham Board of Aldermen John A. Cunningham Henry Cunningham Brothers John Aldermen Henry Cunmingham

Colonel Pew strengthens grip on state armory

The Cam bridge Militia selects Colonel Pew to take control of the state armory, signaling a shift from Captain Lombard and narrowing opposition. The entry of an Eighth Regiment company supports Pew’s dominance, reducing Lombard’s influence and quieting vocal friction.

Sentinel offers weekly serials and politics for city readers

The notice promotes a new ladies serial story in the Sentinel and urges subscribers to obtain the paper for weekly spring fashions. It touts political gossip for men and announces home delivery at one dollar per year. It also discusses Colonel Pew’s influence in Cambridge firms and urges local citizen support.

The Sentinel the Sentinel

Biography of a mayoralty hopeful postponed to next week

The newspaper postpones the biography of a leading mayoralty possibility this week due to high advertising and news load. It states the feature will appear in the following issue.

Cambridge Wins Vacancy in Eighth Regiment Militia

After two years of lobbying Cambridge will gain the Eighth Regiment M V M quota. An open muster is set for May 25 at the new State Armory near Harvard Bridge to screen 43 to 62 men for final papers. Cambridge beat Beverly for the slot after repeated inspections and political maneuvering, with future leadership touted as Ralph S Whiting for captain and William J Keville or Wood in senior roles.

Cambridge Stopford New State Armory Harvard Bridge Lawrence Co. E Beverly San Waltham and Ward State House Waltham Ward 8 Boston Lomasney Hill Daly Pew Ralph 8. Whiting Brookline EB Co William J. Keville Yew San Juan Wood

Division 37 Smoke Talk Praises Ladies Auxiliary Efforts

A smoke talk in St Peter's hall praised the Ladies' Auxiliary Division 28 for its work in fundraising and bene fits totaling 839 dollars. The narrative lauds the Ancient Order of Hibernians women for faith, purity, and influence and commends Division 21 for its strong membership.

St. Peter's Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary Division 28 Brother Ross Sisters of Auxiliary 28 Order of Hibernians Division 21 Intelli

Irish topics dominate division meeting speakers roster

Evening program by Division 87 of the A OH followed the regular meeting. State President Mathew Cummings opened with Hibernian ism. Rev EB Moriarty spoke on the Irish-American and James F Aylward on the American Revolution. County President John F Donnelly discussed The Part the Irish Took in the Civil War. Former Mayor John H H McNamee spoke on His-

Division Mathew Cummings EB. J. Moriarty James F. Aylward John Division 21 Eagle Hall Brattle Square Carmichael Timothy W. Haley Ladies Auxiliary Auxiliary J. J. McCool St. John’s Vontenay Grace Keough John J. Ross John J. Cooney William Lynch Richard Cronin Thomas O'Hara P. Carney John Riley P. H. Concannon Frank Brennan Patrick Concannon George Dobbs Dennis Smith James Lovett John O'Hara H. McNamara Joseph Heffernan James Connors Henry Cunningham J. ©. Carr William Teeven Owen Hilley G. H. McDermott John Garvin Watertown Jas, Cullane Edward O'Connell Edward Timmins John Ross Bernard McBride John Metnnes Helen O'Hara

Irish Night At City Club Feasts With Speeches And Song

The event featured speakers Representatives Deitrick Downey and others plus Rev L J Glynn who sang The Wearing of the Green. Performances included songs by Myles Sullivan Feely readings by Aylward Devine and dancing by the St Onge brothers. James T Twohig chaired the evening with Holt at the piano.

Frederick S. Deitrick Jeremiah F. Downey L. J. Glynn Henry Cunningham John W. Cooney Watertown John F. Burke Brighton P. F. Conlin Fred Myles Mike (Twin) Sullivan Charles P. Feely James Aylward John F. Devine St. Onge Brothers R. P. Healy John F. Walsh James T. Twohig Mr. Holt

Local Catholic event lauded by numerous speakers and performers

President Haley received a warm welcome as she led a formal gathering with readings, songs, and musical tributes. State President Matthew Cummings offered congratulations while ex mayor John H. H. McNamee spoke on Catholicism's rise in the city.

Old Division 21 Haley Matthew Cummings John H. H. McNamee Gertrude Healey John Donnelly Mary MacGinnis J. J. Ryan St. Paul's Church Christopher Fay Boston Catherine M. Haley Division 28 A. O. H., Ladies’ Auxiliary

May Party Highlights at Cyprus Hall and A. O. H. Event

A bustling May party at Cyprus hall featured the Frank A. Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association with Strachan's orchestra, elaborate decorations, and extensive floor arrangements by a women-led committee. Attendees included former mayor John H. H. McNamee and many local notables. illness prevented a floor director from attending but Miss Margaret Murphy led floor duties with strong organizational presence.

Cyprus Hall Prospect Street Frank A. Kennedy Emily Mulvahill Elizabeth Nagle Aids Nellie McCarthy Katharine: Maguire Margaret Murphy Eva Moran May McKinnon Mary McGilvary Sadie Young Nellie Alexander Katie Danehy Sarah Brown Katharine Maguire Matthew Shaughnessy Michael F. Quinn John H. H. McNamee C. J. Holt National Biscuit Company Dr. McGoldrick D. P. Downing Henry Cunningham Patrick McDermott William P. O'Connor Robert Wilson J. Shaughnessy Edward Norton Timothy Clary Michael Quinn James Callan Bartholomew Foley Timothy Horgan James McGonologue Edward Dacey Frank Nagle Humphrey Murphy John McCarthy Daniel William Downey Daniel Haley George Murphy Michael McDonald John Keenan James Mulherin Edward Gordon John Corcoran John Durnan Watertown Edward J. Crowley Joseph Quinn Mr. Murphy John Powers John H. St. George Frank Murphy Thomas Heal Josie Delahanty Winifred Graney Christine Galvin Mary Graney Lizzie Reardon Mary Kane Margaret Brown Catherine Burke Annie Cowlng Nellie Scanlon May Fleming Nellie Julia Haley Nellie Holden Nora Hurley Lizvile Alice Hughes Goldie Lizzie Fonseca Alice Sadie Cushing Catherine Maguire Theresa Foley Mamie Barrett Martha Doherty Margaret Driscoll Kate Celia

List of Readers with Many Irish Surnames at Local Event

A long roster of attendees is printed including numerous Mrs and Miss names such as McNamee Early Knowles Doyle O'Hara Hogan Canavan Keough Splaine Chirch Banks Burke Fitzgerald Burns Maguire Finney Manning Devyane Mallon O'Hara Haley Good Keough McHugh White Cooney Oconnor Hill Culhane O'Brien Sully and others. The list emphasizes community participation and recognizable local families.

John H. H. McNamee Mra Daniel J. Early Miew Catherine Knowles Minnes Katie Doyle Mary Doyle May Noonan Catherine O'Hara Nellie Harington Mollie Hogan Alice Canavan Knee Keough Margaret Splaine May Chirch Cora Banks John Burke Alice Fitzgerald Margaret Gallagher Lonnie Egan Louise Burns C. EB. Maguire Elizabeth Finney Dora Manning Michael Sadie Daley Emma Shea Julia Gonnore Thomas Powers Vennie Powers Julia Devyane Margaret Mallon Abbie Mamie O'Hara Johanna Neil Robert Bh Powers George Dobs Henry Itiley Thomas Grittin I’ Tivod Twohy Eli. Lally John McDonald Catherine McDonald Emily McDonald Maytoliver Annie White John McCue J. Shuckrae M. Gallagher Abbie O'Hara Briddie O'Connor Elizabeth Larkin M. J. Frany Annie Timory Catherine Nellie Haley Join P. Good Mary Keough Mary McHugh Annie Thindly Mary Coin H. K. Hill Gladis Hill Catherine Cuntff Jus, Cullane Sarah Sully Thomas O'Brien

Foresters Convention Highlighted by Tom Williams

East Cambridge reports Tom Williams as a busy actor during the Foresters convention in Springfield this week. The Maassasoit Outing Club's cottage at Nahayt was newly wired by Lehan McCarthy, who finished in four days and noted the salubrious Atlantic air aided Ned da Lehin, who claims a gain of four pounds during the work.

Tom Williams Great Foresters Springfield Maassasoit Nahayt Lehan & McCarthy Nedda Lehin

Sacred Heart Parish Table Promoted at Mechanic Hall Festival

Charity notes report Sacred Heart parish preparing a table for the Home for Destitute Catholic Children festival at Mechanics Hall on Decoration Day. Mrs. Fred J. Mahoney leads the executive committee and solicits all contributions. locals praise the effort and the staff’s progress.

Pickwick Sacred Heart Mechanics’ Hall Fred J. Mahoney Ninth Street Kelliher Revere House J. Benjamin Pever Hammond Stock Company Dandeloin Outing Club Surfside Nantasket John W. Murphy Atlantic Murphy James T. Barrett Hvelentes Willine Wriday Maneaarhneatta Mathalie Order of Woradara Wanor Hall Cambridge Mroata Elnamnent Hirh Andreea J. Flynn N. Coveney H. O'Brien J. (Whitehead John Robinson

Musical Evening Planned For Holy Ghost Hospital Fund

A concert in the Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables lecture hall on May 2 featuring a song cycle Flora's Holiday and other vocal and instrumental pieces under Boston director supervision. Mrs. B. P. Collier of 2 Leonard Avenue directs the event with advance ticket sales strong.

Holy Ghost Hospital Flora Boston B. P. Collier Leonard Avenue

Cambridgeport Gym Notes Highlight Annual Breakfast and Elections

The Cambridgeport Gym members filled a Sunday communion breakfast with over 200 attendees. President Neil J. Kelleher announced his retirement, Father Doody praised the year, and several speakers reviewed gym progress. The board elected John Haverty Walter Whalen John Glennon Charles Kelley Bart Sullivan Jack Roberts and Neil McCarthy for the coming year. The Gym closes May 27 with events planned for May 29 including a whist party and dance at the Gym hall benefiting local Catholic children.

Neil J. Kelleher Doody Barry Brown Thomas J. Riley John Haverty Walter Whalen John Glennon Charles Kelley Bart Mechanics’ Hall Jennie Sennett Bil” Hines Witt Kirby

Marathoner Bob Fowler Shines in Missouri Race

Cambridgeport athlete Bob Fowler, famed for the Patriots' day Marathon, finished sixth in the Missouri Athletic Association marathon in St. Louis despite mud en route and only four hours sleep. He endured a stumble near the final stretch but stayed in the chase, praising Western hospitality and showing enduring resolve.

Tudy Aquinas Hall William Chisholm Bill Bob” Fowler Cambridgeport Boston Bob Missouri Athletic Association Forshaw Association

A. O. H. Notes on Bazaar Tables and May Party Plans

Division 49 notes Table No. 5's strong fundraiser at the encore bazaar benefiting the sick and dead fund. Mrs. Harrington leads the table with plans to appoint Mrs. Dwyer as successor while many volunteers, including prominent women, support Tables No. 3 and No. 6 with upcoming events at Malta hall and Odd Fellows hall. The Malta hall events feature a fourth degree exemplification for 15 candidates, and a whist party and dance on June 15 with 25 cent tickets and hours of entertainment chaired by Mrs. Kelley and Miss Conlin.

Table No. 5 John E. Dwyer Division 17 Mrs. Hanlon Margaret Curry Minnie Galvin Cassie Galvin Nellie O' Brien Alice O'Brien Teresa Carey Catherine Power Cora O’brien Margaret O'Brien Anna Dooling Margaret Dooling Florence Mahan Mary Minnnaghan Kitty Burke Nellie Alexander Ethel Babineau Alice McCart Nellie Fitzgerald Griffin Magrath Odd Fellows’ Hall Massachusetts Avenue Central Square George Kelley Cambridge Street Bertha Catherine Conlin Malta Hall Prospect Street James Reidy Bill Bernard F. Doris Jerry Sullivan John O'Neil Eddie Powers Steward J. Clark William Gallagher William Kersey Frank Horgan Michael MecGrath Harry Harmon Tower Charles McCarthy Bill Kersey Harry Hannon Bill

Ex Mayor McNamee Leaves on 81 Day Tour to West and Southwest

Former mayor and his wife depart Tuesday for Los Angeles Portland and Yellowstone Park. The trip includes the Knights of Columbus national convention in Los Angeles with a stay in multiple cities over 81 days.

McNamee Los Angeles Portland Oregon Yellowstone Park The Knights of Columbus

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