What Do You Hear Whispers and Rumors This Week
A compact round up gathers whispers and inuendos from readers and local talk. It notes hints and rumors alongside verifiable facts reported during the week.
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1932
Page
1
Political currents swirl in Cambridge local scene
A crowded column traces Cambridge politics with mentions of Tom Mooney and Frank J. Kelleher as potential candidates, ex councillors like Paddy Delaney and Charlie Shea plotting moves, and Roosevelt’s Boston visit drawing crowds. It notes mayoral rivalries, the looming election, and shifts in city officials amid Democratic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mooney
Counihan
East Cambridge Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Groton
Ed., Jr
Frank
Charlie Shea
Patrick Shen
Charlie Cavanagh
Timothy Cronin
Cambridge
Curley
Boston
Volstead and Johnson Tackle Campaign Boos
Andrew Volstead and “Pussyfoot” Johnson push for restraint in the heated campaign as boos ripple through rallies. They warn that hostile crowds risk undermining reform aims and call for orderly, lawful proceedings to keep momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Volstead
Pussyfoot” Johnson
William F Galgay Elected Local Kiwanis President
Cambridge Kiwanis members chose William F Galgay, Prospect Street florist, as president succeeding Steve Mahoney recreation commissioner. Galgay is described as energetic and a capable businessman with strong community interests, promising a brisk year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Men of Business
The
Kiwanis
William F. Galgay
Mr. Galgay
Bill Galgay
School Committee Debates Residency Rule for Teachers
School committee members clash over a proposal requiring city teachers to live in town with Delaney warning of hiring issues if other communities enact similar rules. Robart calls for timely action while FitzGerald and auditors note lunch fund confusion. Safety certificates issued. December teacher exams planned. Robart seeks focus on major subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassidy
Robart
Delaney
Boston
Somerville
Cambridge
Doc Cassidy
Ray FitzGerald
Russell
Brooks
Department of Public Safety
Fitzgerald
Halloween Firemen See No Alarms This Year
Local firemen report no alarms on Halloween night as Boy Scouts display warning signs on alarm boxes about false alarms. American World War Nurses plan to install officers in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday November 16. A Democratic rally was held at Mrs. Dennis Mc Carthy's home at 1560 Cambridge Street with Steve Duffy as chair, drawing many local candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Boy Scouts
Dennis McCarthy
Cambridge Street
Steve Duffy
Mayor admits new Rindge School is enormous building
A Park Commission meeting Tuesday sparked disclosure that the mayor called the new Rindge School an enormous building during debate over tree removals near the school. The move, aimed at improving the view, drew criticism for harming library grounds trees and shading for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rindge School
The
Park Commission
Mayor's Chauffeur Finds Police Tag After Editor Ride
City Editor Spalding rode with the mayor from Harvard Square to Central Square in a car that later bore a police tag on the wheel. The incident followed the mayor's visit to his office and sparked speculation, with the chauffeur describing the tag incident as sounding like a reverse prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
The
Chronicle
Mass. Avenue
Harvard Square
Central Square
Eliot
Joe McDonald
Downey to speak on Cooperative Banks at Cambridge club
Jeremiah F. Downey will address the Cambridge Social Union Woman's Club on Cooperative Banks next Wednesday afternoon at 4 20 o'clock in the club rooms on Brattle street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah F. Downey
Cambridge Social Union Woman's Club
Brattle Street
Restaurant sues councillor over overdue bill and China dog
The mayor questions if the restaurant’s suit against a local councillor included the china dog among items. The dog went back to China, so that was scratched from the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
City Council Weighs Transfer Requests Amid Debated Procedures
City Council discussed requests to transfer funds for the treasury water and hospital departments. Action focused on suspending rules to address treasury needs due to higher postage costs and a $500 hospital supply requirement. Private James E. Cunha retired on pension from the fire department amid staff shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
McMenimen
Foley
Skilton
Murphy
Delaney
Finance
Sennott
James E. Cunha
Claims Committee
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Aif
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Wayverley
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Reliable
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A. Dennis
Garmen
Mass
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Oliver Building
Mile
Publix
Central SQ. Theatre
Edmund Lowes
Chandu
Harold Lloyd
Jack Oakie
Jean Hersholt
Humanity
Edmund Lowe
Aye
Puritan Candy Shop
Messrs. Lyons
Skilton, Smith
Joseph W. Monahan
Edward M Doran
Fuairfield St
Armstrong Tires
Tire Depot
Joe Gordon
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Webster Ave
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