City politics swirl as rumors of probes roil the town
The piece paints a web of city intrigue with Dame Romer and a mystery man in City Hall suspected of probing prominent citizens. It reports riots at Harvard prompted police calls, graft worries, upcoming elections, and a suspended post office site amid stalled development and court action hints.
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Dame Romer
City Hall
Mohr
Middlesex County Sherif
Nero
Paul Hillery
Industrial Association
Page
Dallinger
Missing street sign triggers Cambridge city council meeting
A torn wooden post bearing street signs in Harvard Square prompted a special City Council Roads and Bridges Committee session. Police Captain Brennan and Officer Tevlin testified to lack of notice and leadership during the disturbance, while Harvard University police leader Apted failed to appear.
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Brennan
O*connor
Apted
Harvard
Catmay
O'Conner
Roads and Bridges
Michael Brennan
Jack Tevlin
Harvard Square
North Cambride
Charles R. Apted
Harvard University Police
Councillor O'Connor
Boylston Street
Tevlin
Seret
Donelan
Antos
Cambridge
Central Square
O'Connor
Aptes
Ward 3 lacks playgrounds. Brahmin district has space
At a Wednesday School Committee meeting Ray Fitz criticized Ward 3 for no playgrounds while noting the Brahmin district offers ample open space. The remark highlighted disparities in local park and play area planning.
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Ray Fitz
Gossip and City Hall Quips From The Sentinel
The Sentinel reports on a City Council Roads and Bridges session noting Councillor McMenimen and Captain Brennan amid Harvard riot chatter. The piece jokes about the acting mayor and local officials, cites Globe columnist Howard, and mentions traffic signal arrow enhancements at Mass avenue and Walden streets pending city electrician approval.
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Mass
Avenue
Walden Street
Rindge Avenue
Delaney
Councillor urges repairs on city land between Rindge Ave and Russell Field
Councillor Foley seeks urgent repairs to city owned land between Rindge avenue and Russell Field. He calls the site unsightly and notes its historic connection as a tribute to the mayor's father.
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Foley
Rindge Avenue
Russell Field
Rindge School heating plan cut to Harvard contract debate
The School Committee spent over an hour weighing a city Harvard University heating contract for the Rindge School. The proposal runs July 1, 1932 to June 30, 1940 with six months notice for termination. City costs favor Harvard by about $7 150 annually, with installation and trenching costs detailed. No vote beyond distributing the contract for study.
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Harvard University
Rdea
Harvard
Hooker
Harry A. Hodgdon
Longfellow School
Kelley School
E. J. Goulart
White Fuel Co
Rindge
City Council Rejected Neville and Jackson by One Vote
The City Council narrowly rejected Atty. Michael J. Neville for the Board of Appeal after a vote split seven to three, with Foley flipping to no. Harold G. Jackson also did not win a seat, while other appointments to constables, library trustees, and public welfare were approved or tabled as the session extended past 9 PM.
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Jackson
Joseph A. McHugh
Slong
Constable
Forrest L. Gould
Wm. H. Reardon, Jr
Robert W. Knowles
Gould
Robert W. Young
Edward P. Collier
Julian T. Boyle
Richard J. Costello
Messrs, Cazmay
Foley
Hillery
Hillin
O'Connor
Roche
Skilton
William L. Galvin
Martin Street
Board of Appeal
Messrs. O'Connor
Swenson
Murphy
Atty
Harold G. Jackson
Councillor Foley
Fred Burke
Harold
Yes
Mess
Delaney
McMenimen
Smith
Wyeth
Cazmay
Hillis
Lyons
Sennott
Skilten
Parker F. Soule
Charles J. Memmen
A. John Serino
Public Welfare Board
John H. Cor Coran Wes
Matthew E. Shaughnessy
Mayor cites free city advice from Harvard or Tech
At a School Committee meeting the mayor responded to Mrs. Brooks' criticism by saying city business advice can be free when possible at Harvard or Tech. He added that personal advice is paid for so he can distinguish between public and private matters.
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Harvard
Tech
Brooks
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