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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1904

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Hastings Confirmed In City Council Vote Of 7 To 4

The Cambridge city government met Tuesday and approved the confirmation of City Engineer Hastings by a 7 to 4 vote, with Nonpartisans supporting and Democrats voting against. The meeting also discussed water funding, labor, and various municipal appointments as part of ongoing budgeting and infrastructure decisions.

Hastings Blodgett Water Board Cambridge Wood Board of Aldermen Goodwin A. Isenberg Board of Health Ralph R. Rice Robert J. Culhane Timothy Crane Jerome R. Ireland Joseph H. Shannon Coveney Barry Common Council Elizabeth H. Gove John T. Joyce Warland Street James O. Credle Patrick Shea Sherman Street H. F. Sparrow Company Clark Street John E. Parry Frank Street Cambridge Electric Light Company Charles James Murphy Michael J. Murray Benjamin F. Tabb Geo. Yore Jas. R. McMinn Mary Farrell John R. Kenny Michael J. Murphy Harry Gondezky Samuel 8. Keezer Edward Hartz Bennett M. Katz John J. Moseley Patrick Sheehan Michael J Frank Barr Boston and Maine Railroad Lst Cambridge Base Ball Association Wm. H. Smart Universalist Church Inman _ street Davia Mr. Hastings Pierce Davis John Read Hall John R. Fairbairn Alderman Davis East Fairbairn Davin

A Gossip Column on Cambridge City Politics and Officials

A satirical recap of city hall maneuvering and nonpartisan party intrigues involving President Stearns Walcott Monk and local figures. The writer humorously notes contradictions, covert endorsements, and shifting votes affecting the water board health board and city engineer confirmations amid mayoral pressure and party tensions.

Cambridge City Council Seeks Water Conduit Workers

At 8 20 p m the Common Council met with absences noted. Mayor and W B Durant submit a May 10 1904 preamble and resolve favoring Cambridge citizens' employment on a new Water Conduit from Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook to Fresh Pond. Mayor states support if appropriation is made.

City of Cambridge Water Board Hibbs Brook William B. Durant Cambridge Water Board L’reeman Coffin The Water Boards Downey Walcott Myers Hobbs Nelligan Joel Reardon Dinan Bar Order Fresh Pond Walter H. Harding Harding Stearns Cronin Kneeland O'Neil W. B. Durant Mass Hobbs Brook Stony Brook

Hearing Postponed On Glue Factory Location In Cambridge

Last Wednesday evening the Cambridge Board of Health public hearing on locating a glue factory on Concord avenue was postponed to May 25 at the request of John F. O'Brien. Dr. Stevens, the other water board member, was away, prompting hopes of a delay. the committee’s partial report and a May 14 note cited the need for further investigation and the water board’s influence on Fresh Pond purity.

Water Board Metropolitan Freeman C. Coffin Cambridge Holler Frederick P. Stearns Clinton Concord Avenue John F. O'Brien O'Brien Dr. Stevens Water Board Committee Dallinger Chicago Stevens Scott

Ethel Kimball Discharged Then Rearrested in Forgery Case

Ethel N. Kimball, the young woman charged with forgery, was freed by Judge Almy after one witness but was immediately rearrested by Inspector Smith and taken to Boston to face a forged order charge against Louis Novinsky of the Quincy Club stables on Chardon street. Norton testified the caller claimed to be Miss Edna Savage who botched the hire.

Ethel N. Kimball Almy District Court Inspector Smith Boston Louis Novinsky Quincy Club Chardon Street Cambridge John Comerford Ana Savage Fred TI. Norton Richdale Avenue Norton

Boston Woman Bailed After Stable Deception Arrest

A Boston woman known as Miss Kimball faced a forgery inquiry after engaging a North Cambridge stable. She presented a check deemed dishonored and was arrested by Lt Neilan and Sgt Gordon. Bail was set at 500 for her appearance in municipal court, with George A. Wilson acting as bondsman.

Ton Whiting Norton Cambridge Boston Miss Kimball George A. Wilson Brighton John Reynolds Mr. Wilson Missimball Mises Kimball

Patrolman Rice Resigns from Cambridge Police

Patrolman Ralph R. Rice of the Cambridge police department resigned his post. Acting Chief Pullen received the resignation from Mayor Daly on Monday. Rice, 32, said he left to start a business with his brother after considering the move. He joined January 28, 1896, and served patrol duties citywide. Mayor Daly accepted the resignation amid a history of rule infringements and near dismissal.

Ralph R. Rice Cambridge Police Department Daly Pullen Rice Police Department

Equity bill against David Brewer dismissed in Cambridge court

Judge Sheldon dismissed the equity suit by John L. Sheehan as assignee in insolvency of Thomas H. Brewer seeking to force David Brewer to convey five Mt Auburn Brattle Ash Chapman streets properties. The case involved mortgages totaling 52,500 and a 73,000 valued property used mainly as dormitories. The defendant argued valid consideration and a legal purpose, noting a mortgage to secure his brother and the property’s dilapidated state before repairs.

John L. Sheehan Thomas H. Brewer Cambridge David Brewer Mt. Auburn Brattle, Ash and Chapman Streets Brattle Square Sheldon Superior Court Franklin Savings Bank HH. P. Warriman B. A. Whitman

Elks Lodge Cambridge Hosts Italian Supper and Initiation

Cambridge Lodge of Elks No 830 hosted a regular meeting with initiation exercises, an Italian supper, and an impromptu concert. Visiting brothers from Boston New York Hartford San Francisco and other cities joined in, praising the host's catering and hospitality.

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Cambridge Lodge Cambridge Lodge of Elks Boston New York Hartford San Francisco

Cambridge Council Knights Plan Communion Service

Members of Cambridge Council No 74 Knights of Columbus will attend a body communion at St Pauls church tomorrow at 9 oclock. Breakfast will be served in the school hall where the Knights will be guests of Rev Fr Orr.

Cambridge Council No. 74 K. of St. Paul's Church Knights Fr, Orr

Middlesex Club Enjoys Sold-Out Cypress Hall Social

A packed Cypress hall hosted the Middlesex Athletic Association second entertainment and dance. Performers included Craig and McKinley, Fred Grin, Geo. B. McKenna, Lampert Family, Jack Creedon, Thomas Fisher, Bob Miller, and others. A large crowd, led by Edward Monihan and a strong committee, danced after the program as McInnes' orchestra played.

Middlesex, Athletic Association Cypress Hall Craig and McKinley Fred Griin Geo. B. McKenna Lampert Family Jack Creedon Coster Thomas Fisher Lance Bob Miller Two Dormans Max Litter Sullivan and Bailey Philadelphia Tommy English Johnny Lynch Cambridge Gladys Fisher Edward T. Monihan John J. Boyle James Shea John H. H. McNamee Henry J. Cunningham Michael Fagnn Thomas Conrick J. Frank Facey Thomas McDermott William P. Nickerson City Electrician Timothy C. O’hearn James Tl. Barrett Smithers Owen McKenna Keenan Sealer of Curry Downey Atwood B. Lane Rose McElroy G. Smith C. O’brien W. McShea John Corners Augustus Johnson Albert Hawkins Maggie Dorman Ella Dorman Frank Dorman Sally Boyle John Boyle Jack Coyne Hawkins Gertrude Lawson Mary Lane Frank Sanchez Maurice Quigley Jennie Quigley Gladys Peat Mary Aigies William Ferguson Thomaigher Katie Patten S . Galligher Annie Souza M . Annie Stewart John Keenan Jami Grady Michael Hughes Joseph Jack Galvin L. Tourney Gerlamb Katie Lane Tony Oliver Lizzie Galligher Alice MacGuiness Lizzie Quigley Maggie McDonald Emma Langley W. H. McElroy Edward Gordon Thomas W.i’atten Mary Nogan Mary Lyons Edward Cutler Michael McIntire Joseph Enosh William Ryan John Swift John Hurley Gene Kelley Hugh McLaughlin

Market Letter Cites Gold Export and C. B. Bonds Demand

The market remains active with gold exports. commission houses show limited business and gains prompt selling, while declines attract short sellers. No immediate advance or major decline is foreseen, though fluctuations of a few points may occur. $6,000,000 of C. B. bonds at 4 percent sold within an hour. General business not as dull nationwide as New England. Boston lacks activity and strength amid weak New York conditions.

C. B New England Boston New York

Citizens Trade Association Hosts Ladies Night Event

The Citizens Trade Association holds a ladies night on Wednesday evening with a reception at 6 o'clock, followed by dinner at 6 thirty. Muasie will be provided by an orchestra and the entertainment committee promises a pleasant occasion.

Wild Muasie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Augustine J. Cal Russell A. Wood the “Sentinel Cossip Wouod Waisr Sysset Monk Casey Harvard Square Isenberg Drs. Sennett and McGirr Jerry Ting McNamee Mcoee Shea Bridge Commission Mike John Allen Fred Ellis Police Dr. Weeks Health Board Weeks Ernest M. Clark Ethel Kimball the Elks Dine Middlesex Market Letter
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