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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
4
Pocket-size notice lists Ward Room in North Cambridge with sessions on Wednesday and Thursday evenings November 11 and 12 and Shelter at Cambridge Field with events Friday and Saturday evenings November 13 and 14.
Mayor orders closing Boylston street to vehicles during the Harvard Yale game afternoon Nov 21. Norton associates plan first fancy dress party and dance at Prospect hall Nov 9 with McInnis' orchestra. Cambridge and Somerville events include schoolhouse namings, Germanic museum opening Nov 10, and a Cambridgeport gymnasium season opener against Boston University.
A Richmond woman used a crib and the telephone to outsource baby care. She moved the crib before the phone, told Central that the baby’s call should be routed to the neighbor, and suggested a patent for a baby tender if the child woke. The anecdote highlights the ingenuity of multitasking mothers with early telephone use.
A special Aldermanic meeting approved a primary election under the Luce law. Caucuses will be held Tuesday November 24 from noon to 9 p m at designated venues across wards 1 to 11 for nominations by Democratic Non Partisan Municipal and Socialist parties plus a ward committee vote by the Non Partisan Municipal party. The city clerk is ordered to print notices and publish nomination paper notices in newspapers twice.
Chicago educators test pasteurized milk at schools to counteract impure water for children. Bottle price set at one cent, with over 300 three ounce bottles sold in a day. Water supply cut off during plant repairs. success prompts belief milk could substitute water citywide.
The Non Partisan machine restricted filings for alderman candidacies, opening only 11 paper filings under Luce caucus law. Officials say new papers will be ready Monday as opposition looms for assessor and other posts, signaling campaign tensions.
In non partisan circles an effort circulated that Mr Harry Lehan representative elect was cut by the Democrats. The facts show no opposition to Lehan as the Republican caucus endorsed him and the GOP did not vote for him. Lehan’s votes this year were higher than last year and the blank count reflects that. The Times supports Lehan and clarifies the Democrats and Socialist voting patterns.
Cambridge police sergeant James L McElroy who was promoted without a civil service exam faced a legal clash as Mayor McNamee defends exclusive mayoral control. The civil service board demanded the exam, the attorney general urged it, and McElroy reportedly took the test after Boston word reached the mayor. The mayor insists the matter is his to decide and vows to fight.
Proposed enterprise would drill miles into the earth to study strata temperatures and gases at various depths using all manner of well machinery. The project envisions hidden observatories beneath the surface for scientific investigation.
A motivational adage urges that time cannot be found but created through purposeful choice. It emphasizes personal agency in carving out time for goals, work, or rest rather than waiting for a free moment.
Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Thursday, November 26 as a general day of thanksgiving. He urges public worship and thanks to God for mercies, peace, and liberty, calling on citizens to uphold duty and virtue. The document, dated October 31, 1903, is signed by Roosevelt and Secretary Hay. The piece also notes Maine hunting lore and a brochure offer from Boston and Maine.
A vivid engraving of Maine hunting season describes November as prime for deer, moose, and small game across Kineo Katahdin and Rangeleys. Guides teach cautious woodcraft, leading to successful shots and return to camp for partridge supper and camaraderie.
Al Reeves and company entertained two large Lyceum audiences with acts by Andy Lewis and troupe in Tout Van Der Koor magic tossing Austins and DeVine. Katherine Dahl and Newell sisters appeared with banjo King Al Reeves, plus two new burlettas introducing many chorus girls including Thatcher Diliot Wells Williams Young Stewart Hammit Dean Gibson Yuir Belmont Heineman King Annetta Haworth Hopkins Dumont Lippman Colling and Mayson.
A week ago a fire at ex Mayor Murray's patent feather factory caused about 15000 dollars in losses. Firefighters saved adjoining buildings and moved nearby naphtha barrels to safety. Murray, longtime patent leather businessman, had recently added a new section for shoe stock production.
The Scituate tax rate dropped from 17.80 to 14.90 per dollar due to the Thomas W Law farm project at Dreamwold. A year ago residents complained the estate would burden farmers. the decrease comes despite Dreamwold being taxed on 368000 dollars, with the large town appropriation once blamed for tax hikes.
The northern lights appeared in the early morning and again in the early evening, visible as plain white shafts extending from the northern horizon toward the south, described as not brilliant but plainly seen.
Notice for Democratic primaries to select candidates for mayor aldermen assessor common council and school committee across wards with polls 12 noon to 9 pm. Nominating papers due by 8 pm November 12 at 42 Prospect Street. blank forms available after 8 pm November 9. J Frank Facey chairman Edward B James secretary dated October 23 1903.
Voters in Cambridge cities Democratic Non-Partisan Municipal and Socialist parties are ordered to vote on Tuesday November 24 1903 for city officers ward committee members and related offices. Polls open at noon and stay open until nine pm nomination papers due by November 12 1903 with papers obtainable after November 9 1903. Ward polling places listed by ward. EDWARD J. BRANDON City Clerk.
The text discusses knowing and not knowing as knowledge. It claims malaria control near Weat Point halted fever after mosquito destruction. It mentions abandoning Langley wireless experiments until patos sprue. It concludes with a remark that invitation is the sincerest flattery.
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