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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1930
Page
1
The Rev J W S Lowry preached on abstaining from all appearance of evil citing I Thessalonians and noting that total abstinence and prohibition gain ground though setbacks occur. He cited Gladstone and Lloyd George and urged perseverance as liquor traffic loses its social and moral legitimacy.
Column recounts Al Smith’s New York visit drawing unprecedented crowds rivaling Roosevelt and Bryan. It notes his attack on Republican slogans, his praise for Ely, and predicts Ely’s gubernatorial win with Coolidge likely for U S Senator. Mentions Donahue and intra party tensions.
The piece surveys Republican candidate selections for state offices including Arthur K. Reading as attorney general and Fred Burrell for treasurer, contrasts Secretary of State Fred W. Cook with nonpartisan efficiency, notes a junk license revocation hearing with no filed complaints, and reports Harry Stimpson’s zoning petition to industrial Memorial Drive, signaling potential tax value gains and City Council considerations.
The report notes a campaign event where the mayor is expected to deliver a radio address for his guest. A Cambridge Women's Al Smith Club whist and bridge party at Gerry's Central Square luncheon parlor drew local and state Democratic leaders. John Terry attended a Springfield one-day convention of the New England Building Officials, serving on the executive committee amid discussions of building trades. Ex-Mayor Quinn appeared at multiple political gatherings.
The Boston council meets at 8 pm with Al Smith in attendance as the mayor re-nominates Elmer H. Bright for city treasurer and tax collector citing public demand and law. A civil service rule discussion on unemployment relief, hotel barage adjunctions, and traffic changes including renaming Brattle Square Harvard Square are noted. Captain James F E Murray retires after 60 years on the force.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Joseph B. Ely and Mrs. Ely recently dined with Mayor and Mrs. Richard M. Russell, sharing an informal evening in civic circles.
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