25 May 1907
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
1
The Sentinel Gossip notes ex mayor Daly and Alderman Beale at a meeting where Beale warned that funding a new police station would force pay cuts for current officers. Critics doubt the claim about unspent revenue and party leaders back Lt. Gordon for captain, opposing Harvard's alderman.
The board of aldermen heard a boulevard petition last Tuesday with lawyer Daly acting for petitioners he proclaimed the demand for the boulevard then sat down. Remonstrants spoke next for the first time in years hearings at City Hall have always heard petitioners first. Young Mr Coolidge alleged Daly tipped him off about the plan and called it a slick trick by the ex mayor.
A query from Lawyre Daly questions opponents of the boulevard scheme. He asks whether any backers will guarantee funding and if Mr Daly or prompt party members will step forward to cover costs.
A Cambridge hearing on widening DeWolfe street prompts critics to demand concrete proof of benefits and compensation. Senator Macleod’s name inquiry amuses reporters as Daly’s hypothetical questions falter without solid figures or city funds, while remonstrants insist on tangible plans and affordability.
Mr Emory Morris former Board of Aldermen candidate and a leader among Cambridge's young Black residents is set to be named assistant sealer of weights and measures. The appointment signals recognition of local civic involvement and aims to improve city regulatory functions.
The school committee voted inexpedient on Councilman Murphy’s order to introduce Irish History in public schools yet plans to purchase ten volumes of Johnson & Spencer's Irish History. The ecouncilman has been smiling, and questions arise about Mayor Wardwell rewarding Democratic support.
Ex Alderman Coveney sat calmly as ex Mayor Daly arrived during a tense debate. Aldermen approved a North Cambridge police station with six senior officers to oversee two men, triggering a partisan clash and a warning that outcomes will unfold next December amidst laughter.
A critical take claims the Chronicle overstates virtue while remaining silent on floral newspaper politics stability. It says the Chronicle has played the game to the limit and sacrificed its standing as a political factor. Moral—don’t blow.
Peter Mullin caused lawyer Daly an embarrassing moment at the hearing Tuesday night. Daly said the president of the board of aldermen was sent to the State House to protest park expense increases. City proceedings continued on page 4.
A Civil War era veteran recalls fear on battlefields at Wilson Creek and in Mexico. General Grant, Sheridan, and others candidly admit trepidation before fights, while Sam Clemens watches nearby in Florida Missouri as Harris’s camp vanishes.
A large crowd gathered Tuesday for the solemn Requiem mass at St Peter's Church honoring ex-Alderman J F Doherty. The service featured city officials, clergy, sisters of charity, and a Cambridge lodge of Ellis. interment followed at St Paul cemetery Arlington.
The Rev John F Cummins of the Church of the Sacred Heart Tollindale proposed the event to be observed this year. Sunday evening plans led to a gathering at Calvary cemetery with delegations from every county to witness the new Hibernian memorial day. Father Cummins will lead the service and National President Matthew Cummings will attend. Division 47 A O H will provide ushers led by President William Welch.
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