Truth is Mighty in Public Opinion on McNamee Era
The piece traces shifting attitudes toward ex Mayor McNamee and his Democratic board, noting initial vilification by a faction and press. It cites nonpartisan critiques, then hints at cautious approval as partisan distrust fades and Non-partisans reassess leadership and integrity. A Republican observer contrasts McNamee’s honesty with current leadership, questioning future alignment and urging ongoing scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamee
Hepublican
Four proposed solutions loom in Cambridge water debate
City council debates three weeks of speeches by Councilman Wood addressing water system options. He outlines four core proposals including permanent Metropolitan entry, seasonal spring entry, metering and pipe cleaning, and sale of reservoirs with Metropolitan entry, while opponents challenge the first solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Common Council
Sentinel
Tio
Mr. Wood
Water Board
Cambridge
Waltham
Non-partisan corruption in Cambridge politics alleged
A Cambridge Chronicle piece accuses the Non-partisan machine of citywide corruption. It cites a cemetery deal, water board loan, street loan, and the Piercé Hastings controversy as proof of bribery, votes bought, and patronage, challenging readers to see through the administration blamed for the city’s tarnished image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace R. Bailey
McNamee
Cambridge Chronicle
Europe
Cambridge Cemetery
Coolidge
Purity Party
Water Board
Hobbsbrook
Fresh Pond
Piercé-Hastings
Daly
Pierce
Hastings
Cambridge
Figure commentary on election methods and influence
The passage argues that even if solution No 1 fails, the remaining three still not attacked because they cannot be disproved, while buying votes is easier. It alleges Mr Bneleer Coffin stands to gain a fortune if the dead vote and criticizes opponents for lacking intellectual vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bneleer Coffin
Cambridge Field Baths Politics Delay Public Access
Community anger grows over stalled opening of Cambridge field shelter baths after $2500 park improvements. Critics blame the Non-partisan machine for withholding funds to hire both male and female attendants, noting a $2000 cost to complete the project. Also mentions the gubernatorial veto of a naturalization session bill deemed too partisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Field
Park Board
Democratic Party
Deitrick
Ismit
Water system contract questioned by Cambridge council
Councilman Wood exposes a fallacy in the water board and Non-partisan machine claims about Hobbs and Stony brooks basins and the Metropolitan water system. Letters from Waltham show the city would consider buying basins and Cambridge pipes if sold, underscoring calls for thorough committee investigation before further spending on the pipeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Board
Cambridge
Hobbs
Stony Brooks
Wood
Waltham
Councilmen Hogan and Dinan Break from Party Ranks
In the common council this week Hogan and Dinan voted against the Democratic minority lining up on measures needing careful review. Svowney asks for information from the streets department about unexpended balances from appropriations and bond indebtedness. City departments face shortages, with non partisans viewed skeptically, while a $30,000 sum could aid several needy departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Svowney
City finances debated over pet projects and street funds
The party in power is accused of pursuing self benefiting projects at taxpayer expense. Democrats argue work funds should aid workers, oppose transfers from unexpended balances to other departments. Street Department holds about 70000 more than last year, with time to investigate while avoiding further city debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Cambridge
Clark nomination to fill vacancy on board of health
A city paper endorses Ernest M. Clark for the board of health vacancy left by Goodwin A. Isenberg. It notes the choice brings a lawyer, a physician, and a capable sanitary engineer, urging independence from partisan interference and praising Clark’s fitness for the post. It also questions police reform amid crime concerns and urges reorganizing the force to curb thefts and looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Clark
Board of Health
Goodwin A. Isenberg
Clark
City Fire Force Battle Postpones Increase Plan
A city committee voted to add ten firemen instead of seven, signaling financial limits will block full support. The move aims to stall the rise until after June meetings, as summer vacations begin. The piece criticizes the Non-partisan party and notes the planned Young Women's Christian Association fund drive for 25,000 dollars. A June review of Chief Cunningham’s case is also anticipated. If Harvard class day rains, consequences follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Fire Department
The
Young Women's Christian Association
Cunningham
Councilman Myers to Attempt June Yachting Trip
The text notes Councilman Myers plans a yachting trip in June to recover from injuries suffered when struck by an electric car. It mentions tickets for stadium emergency exercises in Sanders Theatre and a crowded crowd in summer attire, with rain in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders Theatre
Crlobe
Myers
Fegan for Miles in New England tour report
Joseph A. Megan a Ward 10 Democrat once a common council candidate tours New England for General Miles for president. He spoke in Holyoke Massachusetts and Manchester Connecticut to the Hearst Democratic Club. Megan notes little sentiment for Hearst but Miles is well received and may contend as a dark horse at St Louis. He plans a mass Miles meeting in Boston mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Megan
Common Council
New England
General Miles
Holyoke
Mass
Manchester
Conn
Hearst Democratic Club
the Sentinel
Megan
Hearst
Olney
Miles
St. Louis
Fegan
Boston
North Cambridge V F A Deluge Engine Parade Sets June 17
The Deluge Engine is prepared for the Gloucester master event on June 17 and the association plans a strong parade showing. Richard Carr will lead the drum corps as bugler. Members planning to go should attend the next meeting on June 12 at 2 40 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Richard Carr
Bold Yegg Man Robs Mrs Powell in Morning Housebreak
Mrs Powell on Main Street heard a noise at 0.30 AM Tuesday as a young man with a revolver seized her pocket book containing her husband's salary. He fled down four flights of stairs after the alarm, escaping before arrest. She recalls a dark clothed youth wearing dark sneakers.
On the Board of Health Nominee Ernest W Clark
Ernest W Clark, nominated to Cambridge’s board of health by Mayor Paly, was born in Rockland Maine in 1858. He moved to Cambridge with his parents in 184 and attended Rockland schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Clark
Board of Health
Paly
Rockland
Cambridge
Plumber Succeeds From Sea To Harvard Square
Cambridge resident Ife spent three years at sea in fruit trade between Boston and Mediterranean ports before becoming second officer. He learned plumbing in Cambridge and started his own business at Harvard Square in 1883, now 21 years established. He belongs to Mt Olivet Lodge and other Masonic bodies, the Odd Fellows, and serves as vice-president of the Master Plumbers' Association. Home is Sumner Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Boston
Mediterranean
Ife
Harvard Square
Mt. Olivet Lodge
The
Odd Fellows
Master Plumbers’ Association
Sumner Street
Captain Harris Speaks on Far Eastern Question at Prospect Street
Captain William A. Harris of Lexington addressed the Men's Club of Prospect Street church Thursday evening on The Far Eastern Question and Its Universal Import. Raymond rents real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Harris
Lexington
Prospect Street Church
Downtown council debates street contracts and baths order
Council debates a detailed decount of street contracts and a $29000 appropriation for eight new streets. Downey pushes information orders while opposing due to unused $55000 in the streets department. The baths at Cambridge Plelu are opened after heated discussion. An Allied Printing Trades label policy and tie department hiring preferences spark party clashes before Monk’s center street school sale order is adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Committee On
Dinan
Madiseu Street
Pioneer Street
Royal Avenue
Rutland Street
Stearns Street
van Norden Street
Wilbur Street
Yorktown Street
Trongly
Woundien Elmere
Harlow
Hogan
Cambridge Plelu
O'Neill
Allied Printing Trades Union
Caswell
Counellman Monk
Conneilman Harlow
Allied
Conneilman Giles
Iilen
Contaninio Ooneil
Talon
Counellman Joel
Counnelman Monk
Monk
Connellmen Walcott and
Connellman Monk
Center Street
R. M. T. S. Triumph Over Malden High In Close Contest
On Wednesday afternoon the R. M. T. S. baseball nine beat Malden high school in a tight game. Beckett pitched well and Easley, Murphy, and McColhan starred in the field. After a pitching stalemate, R. M. T. S. rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to secure the victory before an attendance of about 3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. T. S. Baseball
Malden
Beckett
Easley
Murphy
McColhan
Ladies Auxiliary No 28 Holds Large Meeting
A large meeting of Ladies Auxiliary Division 28 of A. O. TH. of Prarvard Square was held in G A R Hall. Miss Mary O Hara presided as membership grew to over 20 with an initiation of eighteen new members. Hon John H H McNamee attended as special guest and spoke alongside other city leaders. A banquet followed with speeches and a musical program featuring mothers and friends from neighboring auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. TH
Prarvard Square
G. A. R. Hall
Mary O'Hara
Division
Dwyer
John H. H. McNamee
McNamee
T. W. Haley
Hara
David Garrick Presented for Cambridge Social Union
Brattlehall hosted a benefit performance of David Garrick for the Cambridge Social Union on Thursday evening. Hubert Hazen starred as Garrick with a large, well balanced cast including Simon Ingot played by an alderman of London, Ada Ingot by F Wetmore, and Florence Kerman as Miss Araminta Brown among others in a London theatre world setting.
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Brattlehall
David Garrick
Cambridge Social Union
Hubert Hazen
Echo
Drury Lane Theatre
London
Hazen
Simon Ingot
Simon Ingot, Alderman of the City of London, Mr. F. Wetmore
Ada Ingot
Garrick
Florence Kerman
Richard Chivy
PF. A. Brittain
Samuel Smith
Smith, Smith & Co
Cheapside
R. Hogan
Smith
Pearl Perkins
Brown
Ailk Merschant
J. L. King
Araminta Brown
Ina Goodwin
Reginald Jones
G. Strecker
Thomas
Ingot
Frank Challenpe
James
William Sopper
George
Mr. Garrick
J. CG. Walling
Burglary at Harrison Street Home Led to Theft
The house of Jane McGovern at 19 Harrison Street was entered on Wednesday and $7.75 was stolen. On Thursday Sergeant Gordon and Patrolman Dethl recovered 26 packages of crackers stolen from freight cars Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McGovern
Harrison Street
Gordon
Dethl
Boston Elevated Rail Schedules From Arlington to Adams
Transit times and night service details for multiple routes across Boston and Cambridge. Lists departures from Arlington Centre Arlington Heights Harvard Square Scollay Shuttle routes to Adams Square Massachusetts Avenue Roxbury and more with intervals 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes and late night service. Includes Sunday times and special services to subway routes and stations such as Boylston Street Scollay Square and River Street Station.
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Arlington Centre
Adams
Beacon
Adams &Q
Harvard Sq
Arlington Heights
Adams Sq
East Cambridge
City Point
Subway
Broadway
HENRY
Cambridgeport
Massachusetts Ave
MT. Auburn
South Station
Rowe's Wharf
Huntington Ave
Harvard
Scollay SQ
Boylston St
Adams St&q
Main sT.i
River ST
Postoff
Cambridge
Dudley ST
Washington
Roxbury
Roxbury Crossing
Mount Auburn
Heron AV
Newton and
Watlgtown
North
Prospect ST
Riverside
Scollay
Watertown SQ
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Cambridge Sentinel
Sentinel Publishing
Mitter
Congress
William H. Shaunnessy
Cambridge Street
Cambridge Field Baths
Hogan and
North Cambridge V. F. A
Board OF Healt
James H. Brogan
Sherman Street
Edward S. Clarke
Mt. Auburn Street
Lawrence Dempsey
Bellcourt
John Fitzgerald
Winter Street
Patrick Glennon
Valentine Street
Mary A. E. Green
Sibley Street
Patrick Harney
Tuttle Street
Timothy Hickey
Concord Avenue
Alberta M. Houghton
Bond Street
C. T. Jennings
Brook- Mie Street
Dennis O'Keefe
Wood Street
Mary Anne Linehan
Frank R. McDonald
John McHugh
Cassallane
Geo. D. Merrill
Louisville Avenue
Patrick Magan
Stephen W. Driver
Brattle Street
Sullivan Niles
Washington Venue
John F. O'Brien
Sparks Street
Lothrop J. Cloyes
Willard Street
Andrew J. Rady
Raymond
Malden, 2
Ladies’ S Auxiliary
Oriental Tea Company
Java
Scollay Square
the Aram Portrait Co
Tremont St
J, H. H. McNamee
Thomas P. O'Neil
Montgomery St
Walter C. Wardwell
Massachusetts Avenue
Avc
Air & Carlson
Harvard Street
Edward T.P. Graham George S, R. McLean
J. Kelley & Son
Western Avenue
George Douglass
Prospect Street
Col
Hampshire St
Telephone
John Hennedy
Province Court
Tel
Main
Eagle Cornice & Skylight Works
M, Steinmetz Company, Provs
Charles Street
Cambridge St
J. B. Byrne
Mason Contractor
Main Street
University Tailoring Co
Cambridge , Mass
Millett’s
Billiard
A.W. Millett
Cambridge, Mass
Raymond Selis
Boston Elevated Railway CO
Raymonds
BONDS
Herbert L. Rose
River Stree
J.A. Cummings Printing Co, Printers and Publishers
Oliver Street
Brans
Pres
P. H. Concannon
Treas
M. Cavanagh
James Curry
Junction Main
G. P. O'Brien
Bay St
C. Miller
Mass. Ave
G. F. Whiting & CO
Union Stables
Green St
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