The Democ rat Chronicle’s Political Turnabout in Cambridge
A history of the weekly paper The Democrat from its founding to its 1903 crisis. It recounts how the paper united Democrats, aided Mayor McNamee, and later faced a rival claimed to have betrayed party ideals by aligning with non partisan interests and turning against its origins. The piece condemns the editor as a political turncoat.
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Iunior
Pany
Democrat
Democratic Party
McNamite
McNamee
Cambridge
Are You a Democrat Cambridge Critics Say Hypocritical
A Cambridge political letter accuses a group of self described Democrats of hypocrisy in the municipal contest. The writers condemn their allegiance to another party while professing Democratic loyalty, arguing they put personal gain above party principle and endanger the city’s stable administration.
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Cambridge
Democratic Party
Tes
Cate
Questioning Party Loyalty and Civic Duty in Local Politics
A reader asks whether party labels guide steady support or become mere slogans used to win offices. The inquiry challenges commitments during the year and urges reflection on loyalty to local interests, rights, and city governance.
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Rae
The Mischief-Maker in Cambridge Campaigns
A satirical editorial argues the upcoming caucuses will reveal mischief-makers who distill slanders, harming the Democratic party. It questions non-partisan support for Daly as mayor, calling into doubt his fit, loyalty, and impact on Irish and Saxon political divides.
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Hdutton-hole
Polaon
Iliaa
Democratic Party
Cambridge
Democrats Seek Broad Appeal While Addressing Immigrant Voters
A non partisan bid to rally diverse nationalities to Mr Daly’s ticket falters amid a shift to overt offers of recognition for colored citizens Irish Americans French Americans Hebrews and others. Mayor McNamee and the Democratic party are cited as having prompted the change in approach.
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Mr. Daly
McNamee
Democratic Party
What They Have Decried
Minors afloat report that the Non-Partisan machine has blocked aspiring aldermen by refusing to accept more filings than seats. Street talk cites high handed actions as officials call for new nominations citing the city adopting the lice law and a new formi was prior to opening papers.
Non Partisans Open Papers Reveal Surprise Names
The week saw Non Partisans announce their list with Dr Fitzsimmons missing from nominations. Piper Russell Lew and Mrs Chase filed, leaving Fitzsimmons vacant. Donovana slated for assessor race. If the top of the ticket is full, the bottom appears unsettled.
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Fitzsimmons
Piper
Russell
Lew
Chase
Donovana
Cambridge board of health praised during McNamee era
The Cambridge board of health, appointed by Mayor McNamee, is credited with an active year advancing public welfare. It tightened nuisance rules, banned grease and cesspool problems, pushed for inspection of provisions, enforced barber hygiene, improved air in streetcars, and pursued a legal battle to curb the Dow grease factory. The board also fought for pure air, ventilation guidance, and cautious licensed stables and cows. The effort aims at disease prevention with notable dedication from three members and staff.
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Cambridge Board of Health
Health Board
McNamee
Board of Health
Cambridge
Commonwealth
wawtOee
Melamee
Boston
Bridge Board of Health
John J. Scott
Roswell Wetherbes
Goodwin A. Isenberg
Mas Bancroft Funeral Reflects Deep Grief and Respect
A Boston funeral for Mary Bancroft drew many friends and notable names, with a simple service led by Rev. John J. Ryan. The procession and burial at Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline featured flowers from prominent figures including Hon. George S. Boutwell and Dr. Percy Brown, illustrating wide sympathy for the Bancroft family.
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Bettie Drl Bancroft
Rey
John J. Ryan
George 8. Boutwell
Conrad Bell
Eligabeth P. Daley
Brock Bros
Orr Reogra
May
Erate Irs
Winn
Lawrence
Thomas G. Richards
D. L. Pendergast
W. Dallinger
Helen M. Goepper
9Th Regiment of Infantry
Samuel Shuman
Percy Brown
Mayhew
Francia X. Fitzpatrick
Ant Family
Herbert B. Lawin
William B. Doyle
Gerrish
W. R. Davis
Hadcock
Miles Edith Hadcock
Thiaza A. Nichols
Alice L. Nichols
W. M. Chase
New Hampshire
Etta H. Glidden
Willis
George J. Martin
2D Brigade
M. V
Mary A. Bancroft
Saran P. Bancroft
Arthur F. Coolidge
Kenneth L. Mark
Holyhood
Brookline
Press
Silver Anniversary Celebrants Feted At Cambridge Hall
A large crowd attended the silver anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs Arthur F. Xavier at Cambridge Lower Hall last Friday night. Decor features and lavish plants surrounded a central table of gifts valued around $600, with numerous attendees listed among friends and relatives.
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Arthur F. Xavier
Cambridge Lower Hall
A. I. Preston
Brooklyn
N.Y
J. A. Brownell
Binghampton
N. Y
Nicholas Estevez
Abbott Mirriam
Anthony F. Xavier
Manuel de Neves
Norman Xavier
Winnie Stevens
Frederic F. Caskell
Harry Marshall
Ernest Fisher
Daniel F. Barry
Henry Grosser
Walter Swartz
A Deserved Honor for City Auditor Upham
A letter from a national accounting conference invites City Auditor Upham of Cambridge to attend a November 1903 meeting in Washington to discuss uniform municipal account classification. The Census Bureau leads the inquiry, with schedules and instructions provided for review and suggestion.
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Upham
United States
Boston
Harry T. Upham
Cambridge
Mass
Hbbitt House
Washington
D. C
Census Bureau
Congress
G. Powers
Washington, D. C
Pec
A. D. North
The Hooley Situation and the Friendly Debate
Mr Hooley and a host of locals debate party loyalty and factional divides in a humorous crossfire. The talk centers on Democratic and Republican strains, personal reputations, and the prospect of cross party voting amid a frayed political landscape.
Barn party for Holy Ghost hospital benefit and local notices
A barn party to benefit the Holy Ghost hospital will be held next Monday evening with whist in the hospital lecture hall, dancing on the barn platform, and refreshments. Proceeds fund an upper balcony for patients to enjoy fresh air. Nearby housing will house hens and chickens during the event.
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Holy Ghost Hospital
Morton W. Plummer
Jean P. Nickerson
William P. Nickerson
Irving Street
Roslindale
Middlesex
Col
T. W. Higginson
G. A. R. Hall
Quincy Square
Leandora Allen
Comer's College
Baltimore Tea Company
Somerville
Ada Bigelow
J. J. Condell
Scott Circle
Washington
D. C
The
Sentinel
Walter L. Reynolds
Franklin Street
Alice Holt
Edward H. McDuffee
Pride
Cambridge
Prospect Hall
John H
J. McNamee
Kelsey Johnstone Bride Marries Clarence Kelsey at Home
Miss Eather F Johnstone daughter of Mr and Mrs David T Johnstone and Clarence W Kelsey son of Mr and Mrs John H Kelsey of 138 Haskell street were wed Tuesday evening at the bride's home 69 Pleasant street The ceremony was performed by Rev W H Lee of Pilgrim Congregational church The Temple Glee club sang the wedding music and the bride wore white liberty satin with lace and a bridal veil fastened with a clip
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Kelsey Johnstone
David T. Johnstone
Clarence W. Kelsey
John H. Kelsey
Haskell Street
Moriage
Pleasant ‘Street
W. H. Lee
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Temple Glee Club
Wedding Ceremony of Miss Charlotte H Johnstone and J Herbert Kelsey
The ceremony featured a spray of lilies of the valley and white chrysanthemums with Miss Charlotte H. Johnstone in white silk muslin and pink chrysanthemum bouquet. J Herbert Kelsey, brother of the groom, served as best man. Reception followed with music and refreshments. The couple will reside in Albany, New York after a brief tour.
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Charlotte H. Johnstone
J. Herbert Kelsey
Leach
Allston
Kelsey
Albany
N. Y
Fresh Pond Ice Company Benefit Ball At Malta Temple
The Fresh Pond Ice Company Benefit Association held its 10th annual ball at Prospect Hall Malta Temple Wednesday evening with about 150 couples. The event was a success from start to finish and guests enjoyed a memorable night. The floor was marshalled by C. Rose with J. Farrell as floor director and F Allen as first assistant. Additional captains included P. McIntyre A. McIntyre J. Hastings D. McKinnon A. Sheck J. Bourse G. Cluskey J. Campbell J. White A. McLean R. Ramsay D. Mooney and J. Hanley. Reception committee members were D. Ramsay H. Holt R. Dennis A. Clark F. T. Boyd and the arrangements committee included H. Orr N. McFayden H. McIntyre F. T. Boyd and A. McIntyre.
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Fresh Pond Ice Company Benefit Association
Prospect Hall
Malta Temple
Marshall
C. Rose
J. Farrell
F Allen
Alds
P. McIntyre
A. McIntyre
J. Hastings
D. McKinnon
A. Sheck
J. Bourse
G. Cluskey
J. Campbell
J. White
A. McLean
R. Ramsay
D. Mooney
J. Hanley
D. Ramsay
H. Holt
R. Dennis
A. Clark
F. T. Boyd
H. Orr
N. McFayden
H. McIntyre
Isenberg Declines Ward Seven Alderman Nomination
Cambridge November 2 1903 Mr Goodwin A Isenberg declines requests to run for the Democratic nomination for Ward Seven alderman citing business demands and current tenure on the board of health for two more years. He states he will not be a candidate this year to leave the field clear for others and signs his name.
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Hooley
Fennessey
Adeley
Mac
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dimicrats
Daily Papers
Dimicrate
Darter
Molly
Mr. Fenness
Dimicrat
Eyther
Mae
John J. Shuhan
Station 2
Providence
R. I
Cambridge Sentinel
Alexander Howell
Webster ‘Avenue
Cambridge
Grand Junction Railroad
Keany
Samuel Rubens
Harvard College
John H. Carrol
Charles Street
Florida
John’s Council
K. of C
Institute Hall
Andrew J. Pollock
St. George
Derry Lodge
the Sentinel
Board of Aldermen
Board of Health
Goodwin A. Isenberg
Jackson Club Pursues Growth Through Speakers and Elections
The Jackson club, newly formed a month ago, holds weekly meetings with local speakers. The registration committee aims to add names to the voting list and reclaim Precinct 1 Ward 3 as the city’s largest. They expect Charles H. Thurston to discuss the school committee, and may arrange a club versus Jefferson Club tournament in whist cribbage pool and bowling.
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Jackson Club
Committee of Registration
Chas. H. Thurston
Jefferson Club
Letter of thanks from Hannah Winthrop chapter DAR
A self explanatory letter to Hon. John H. McNamee extends hearty thanks for assistance at the exercises at Fort Washington on October 19. Signed by Jennie S. Ellis, Cor. Sec. Hannah Winthrop Chapter, D. A. R.
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John H. McNamee
Hannah Winthrop
Fort Washington
Jennie
Ellis
Ward 8 Mc Namee club reforms for city campaign
A hustling Democratic club reorganized in Francis Hall Baldwin Street under the Ward 8 Mc Namee name to push naturalization and voter list inclusion. B Commitee, formed of hustlers, aims to place every eligible man’s name on the voting list. Massachusetts has 32 non Boston cities with 26 Republican and six Democratic. Cambridge Chicopee Holyoke Lawrence Lowell and Woburn are Democratic. Democratic gains appear in Cambridge and Lawrence Boston with mixed state comparisons.
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Democratic Club
Francis Hall
Baldwin Street
Ward 8
McNamee Club
Ace
Massachusetts
Boston
Cambridge
Chicopee
Holyoke
Lawrence
Lowell
Woburn
Heral
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Bentinel Publishing Comp'y
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the Mischief-Maker
Daly
Fitzsimons
Scotland
Sandy
U Daly
Cauill
Third District Court
Eastern
Brattle Square
Common Council
Cambridge Health Board
Wade
M'Namee
Camunchey
Portland Street
Dow
Board of Healthy
Dow People
Supreme Court
Law Department
Suupreme
John T. Shea
Mas
Bancroft
MR. Hooley
Iceman
MR. Isenberg
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