Associated Gas and Electric Company 1930 annual report highlights
The Associated Gas and Electric Company reports gross earnings of 99 million and net earnings of 43.45 million for 1930. Earnings available for Class A dividends average 2.30 per share, with substantial growth in electric customers. The 25th anniversary is noted for March 17, 1991, and the report stresses long term earnings strength over short historical spans.
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Associated Gas and Electric Company
Cambridge Officials Echo on City Leadership
In Cambridge Massachusetts a critic argues public offices suffer from politics and lack of progress. Supt McMenimen, three years in charge of Streets, is praised for efficiency and reform plans including centralizing street work and grading East Cambridge park front. Mayor and public applaud his work though he faces nonreappointment after May 1.
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Cambridge
McMenimen
North
East Cambridge Park
Boston
Russell
Blake Street
North Cambridge
Rindge Manual Training School
West Point
Nelson
East Cambridge
Fifth and
Winter Streets
Mary McMenimen
Wm. MccMenimen
Wm. F. McMenimen
Frederick McMenimen
Board of Survey
Sacred Heart Church
McMenimen Boys
Richard L. Barry
J. Edward Harry
St. Mary’s Church
Wm. J. Barry
Malden
Barrys
Reasonable Profits for Cambridge Gas and Electric Co
Page eight reports that Associated Gas and Electric Co. earns fair profits while serving Cambridge with quality lighting and reasonable costs. General manager Frank Golding, once with the Electric Light Co., is well known and liked in Cambridge, reflecting mutual respect between the firm and the community.
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Associated Gas and Electric Co
Cambridge
Frank Golding
Electric Light Co
Mr. Golding
Civil Service Reform Benefits Public Buildings Oversight
The article lauds civil service as boosting efficiency by removing political pressures on officials. It highlights the superintendent of public buildings, Mr. Terry, whose work improves public service. The Henry W. Longfellow school on Broadway, supervised by Terry, is cited as a cost-saving example of professional governance.
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Civil Service
Terry
Henry W. Longfellow
Broadway
Cambridge Republicans denounce local actions on cemetery and redistricting
The Ward Six Republican Committee chaired by Edna Laurence Spencer condemns Mayor Russell for not reappointing Frank Facey to the Cambridge Election Commission, praising Facey’s 27 years of service and knowledge of election laws, while also protesting the Legislature's redistricting plan that would break Cambridge into four districts and urging state legislators to preserve Cambridge’s identity.
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Ward Six Republican Committee
Edna Laurence Spencer
Ward Six
Republican Committee
Cambridge
Richard M. Russell
Frank Facey
Cambridge Election Commission
Facey
Commission
Republican
Tee
Cambrides
Dallinger
Luce
C. Mohr
Ralph H. Hamilton
Corcoran Relocates Funeral Home to 1615 Cambridge Street
David F. Corcoran, longtime funeral director and former alderman, moves his business after over 20 years in Putnam Square Quincy Square to a central modern facility at 1615 Cambridge Street near Inman Square. He invites past and new friends to visit. phone Uni. 1475.
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Putnam Square
Quincy Square
David F. Corcoran
Cambridge Street
Inman Square
Dave
Board of Aldermen
Uni
Fiveunit Cambridge Apartment Sold for Investment
The Arlington National Bank sold the five apartment house at 49 Irving Street Cambridge to Isaac Nethans of Cambridge for investment. The frame building with five suites and baths sits on about 0.0 acres valued by assessors at 8500. Nethans plans an addition and operation as furnished apartments. sale broker was Rodney W Long of Harvard Square.
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Irving Street
Cambridge
Arlington National Bank
Isaac Nethans
Rodney W. Long
Harvard Square
Finance approves water budget and corner widenings
The water department budget of 370 547.95 dollars was adopted without protest. A finance committee report allocated 2 000 dollars to widen three corners at Brookline street and Putnam avenue. Councillor Murphy noted a 100 000 dollar street department appropriation for the work. Several members opposed the report and an absent member was noted. Franklin and Green streets would become one way on a second reading. Other routine orders and committee reports completed the business.
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Harvard Square
Water Department
Finance Committee
Brookline Street
Putnam Avenue
T. F. Murphy
Messrs. Cazmay, Leahy
Wyeth
D. J. Murphy
Franklin and
Green Streets
Long Session on School Plans Ends In Tie Vote
A tie vote defeated a motion to rescind the latest meeting action. Ray FitzGerald complained the Longfellow auditorium floor was set level not raised as ordered by the mayor. The mayor said the construction chief operates after school committee plans approval with more on Rindee school.
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Ray FitzGerald
Longfellow School
Rindee School
Inexperienced Tested for Radium Ore Test Fails
The geological survey notes no simple test for radium ore that any inexperienced person can perform. An experienced user equipped with a delicate electroscope can readily detect the ore, implying expertise is essential.
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The
Geological Survey
Nelligan Seeks Cambridge Mayoral Role
Letter from Peter J. Nelligan, a Cambridge resident, arguing for his mayoral bid. He criticizes the current administration for distractions and lack of achievement while pledging an honest, efficient government focused on city interests and pride.
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Nelligan
Cambridge
Peter J. Nelligan
Satisfactory stenographic service offered near Harvard Square
An advertisement promotes stenographic assistance at 8 Holyoke Street near Cambridge Trust Company and Harvard Square. It invites clients to store and tidy correspondence and old accounts, offers private mailing service for traveling merchants, and invites contact by mail or Columbia 4943 after 5 20 PM to arrange an interview.
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Holyoke Street
Cambridge Trust Company
Harvard Square
Columbia
Morality Not Declining Says Collier's Weekly
A sifting of the secrets of millions of Americans would show that morality is changing rather than declining per Collier's Weekly analysis. The piece argues moral norms evolve with society, challenging the notion of societal decay.
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Collier’s Weekly
Pipeline work bosses named for Hobbs Brook to Fresh Pond
Twenty five years ago selection of inspectors and representatives for the Hobbs Brook to Fresh Pond pipeline project included Thomas F. O Neil as inspector and Edward W Quinn to report daily progress at five dollars a day. Local civic figures and veterans plans, a memorial day roll of honor, and city appointments fill this retrospective note.
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Hobbs Brook
Fresh Pond
Thomas F. O'Neil
Edward W. Quinn
Rindge
Francis L. Pratt
Citizens’ Trade Association
G. A. ER
Leonard D. Garfield
Cotter
John
Parks Montgomery
Buddy
William M. Wadden
Thurston
David Nelligan
Petral
D. J
Russell
Board of Health
Frank Miles
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F. Sherman
Frep
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Rodney Long
Shea
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Massachusetts Ave
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Maasschusetts
Porter
Boome
College House
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Concord Ave
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Sentinel
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Harvard Street
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Rindge Avenue
Wm. L. McCusker
Antrim Street
Daniel J. O'Connell
Windsor Street
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Main Street
Francis W. Doyle
Fayerweather Street
Redmond M. Burke
Russell Street
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Poster Street
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