Charley Seagrave of Cambridge Astoic in Service to Community
Charley Seagrave known as Charley to Cambridge residents was a sponsor of the Cambridge Chronicle for decades. He mixed sharp critique with genuine kindness and aided Cambridge public opinion shaping a finer community spirit. His biting honesty and constructive criticism left a lasting impact on local life.
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Cambridge
Charley
Mr. Seagrave
Cambridge Chronicle
Mass
Meyer
Charley Seagrave
Dr John F Fair Passes A Cambridge Physician Of High Repute
The late Dr John F Fair, long a master of medicine in East Cambridge, was a plump affable figure famed for his quiet dignity and skill. His passing leaves many relieved by his ministrations and marks the loss of a benefactor of the human race.
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Dr. Fair
East Cambridge
Fair
Cambridge
John Fair
John T. Scully
San Francisco
Mrs. Scully
Reverend Potter decries six day beano near Central Sq
The Rev Frank G Potter of Central Square denounces a six day gambling event near Central Square run for charitable ends but profiting a licensee. Acting Mayor Sennett halts Cypress Hall beanery with a permit refusal, drawing editorial support for curbing demoralizing gambling.
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Frank G. Potter
Central Sq
Daily Press
Sennett
Cypress Hall Beane
General Court
National Dilemma on War Aid and Preparedness
The article debates the President's moderation on aid to Britain and readiness for war with Germany. It questions public support for an all out preparedness while seeking peace, and ponders Britain’s endurance and potential consequences of American inaction amid rising Nazi power.
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Col. Lindberg
Dr. Conant
Harvard
Germany
Britain
America
Hitler
Japan
Legal Standstill Over Lyons Salary Pending Appeal
Fifteen taxpayers seek court action to halt Mayor Lyons salary until the higher court rules on a malfeasance conviction. The case hinges on assumed innocence and a conflict between restricting service and allowing salary collection. Petitioners argue the arrangement blocks the intended remedy.
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Lyons
Supreme Court
Cambridge urged to acquire Jerry's Pit for public use
A special Cambridge committee urges immediate action to seize Jerry's Pit under eminent domain for recreation and health benefits. The note cites the city as the proper body, argues the Metropolitan District Commission will not assume control, and urges rapid steps to restore the longtime bathing site in North Cambridge.
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Special Legislative Committee
Cambridge
Jerry's Pit
Arthur F. Blanchard
Met
District Commission
Cambridge Needs A Mayor Acting Sennott To Lead
The Committee on Cities backs a bill giving Acting Mayor Sennott full executive powers to year end, or until the Supreme Court sustains Mayor Lyons' exception. Opposition comes from Republican die-hards who want to replace terms ending in 1941. The committee will report the emergency measure Monday, aiming to make Sennett the actual chief magistrate if Lyons cannot serve.
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Sennott
Committee On Cities
Taxpayers’ Ass’n
Hogan
Supreme Court
Lyons
Republican City Committee
House
Altho
Cambridge
Sennett
Tax Rate Set for 1941 by Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors announce the 1941 tax rate at 46.30 per 1000 of taxable property, up from 42. He total for all purposes is 10,976,569.34, up 1,196,443.55 from last year after adjustments. Chapter 185 1941 allows borrowing 675,000 to finance emergency loans to lower the rate, shifting funds from 10,978,569.34 to 7,817,852.23 net. direct property tax rises by 481,897.43 compared with last year.
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Board of Assessors
City Hall Mysteries and Campaign Quips Stir Local News
The page notes a new hiding place on the City Hall second floor called a coign of vantage. It quells as a community nuisance. City Clerk Burke is a champion dancer. Sen Blanchard plans a book on politicians parried. The State House GOP faces a rough road next year with gerrymander concerns. Supt of Bldgs Terry is the fastest veteran in City Hall Capacity. Councillors Roche and Sennett observe each other. A surprise due in Park Rd forthwith.
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City Hall
Shakespeare
Burke
Sen. Blanchard
State House
Terry
Roche
Sennett
Park Rd
Beano Controversy Highlights Cambridge Gaming Law
The text discusses whether the Sennot-Beano game is genuine or racketeered in Cambridge. It notes the official action ending future Greek Church Beano and calls the General Court stubborn for not abolishing the law. It compares beano to a number pool thriving outside the law, deeming both demoralizing.
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Cambridge
Healey Announces WPA Training Approval for Cambridge Hospital
Congressman Arthur D Healey says final Washington approval is granted for an WPA project at Cambridge City Hospital to train subsidiary institutional workers. Sponsor is Cambridge City Hospital with the Board of Trustees allotting 31257 dollars for the program.
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Arthur D. Healey
Washington
Cambridge City Hospital
Board of Trustees
Local Leader Seagrave Remembered In Cambridge Obituary
The Chronicle notes the 1934 death of local leader and editor Mr Seagrave who helped shape Cambridge journalism. He trained many reporters who rose to prominence, served in multiple public posts, and had Seagrave Road named after him. Surviving relatives include brother Harry and sister Lilian. Funeral held at A E Long Memorial Chapel with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
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The
Chronicle
Cambridge Sun
Bellevue Ave
Cambridge
Mr. Bean
Seagrave
Joseph Sharkey
Associated Press
Frederick Roy Martin
That City
Dickinson
Middlesex Sportsman’s Association
North Cambridge Cooperative Bank
Carrie Choate Hill
Belmont
Cedric Howland
That Night in Rio Plays At Central Sq Theatre
Beginning Friday May 20 for four days Central Square Theatre presents That Night in Rio featuring Alee Faye Don Ameche and Carmen Miranda. The story follows an American nightclub entertainer who resembles a Brazilian baron amid romantic entanglements while the accompanying feature The Singing Hill stars Gene Autry with Virginia Dale Mary Lee and Smiley Burnette.
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Rio
Alee Faye
Don Ameche
Carmen Miranda
Alice Faye
Singing Hill
Gene Autry
Virginia Dale
Little Mary Lee
Smiley Burnette
City Councillor Quip On Accepting Invitations At Dinners
A City Councillor is quoted saying I move that the invitation be accepted especially where a dinner is included the remark reflecting parliamentary style and social etiquette.
Dentist Dr Sullivan Leads Northeastern Society Convention
Dr. Joseph F. Sullivan, director of the New England Dental Society, presides over the annual convention in Swampscott from June 6 to 11.
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Joseph F. Sullivan
N. E. Dental Society
Swampscott
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Cambridge, Mass
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Jerry
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Cambridge ST
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the Globe
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Harvard ST
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Cunningham
Broadway
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