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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1906
Page
8
Editorial urges Cambridge Democrats to reject Thurston for mayor, backing Alyward and warning that nominating the unfaithful leader could cost the party. It lauds Macleod’s loyalty, notes gerrymandered districts, and calls for a clean, united campaign leading to a true Democratic victory.
A critical editorial argues Mayer Thurston harms the Democratic party by defying party rules and fostering factionalism. It likens his tactics to treachery and urges nominating James F. Alyward for mayor to unite Democrats and blunt a Thurston bid. It warns a Thurston nomination could drive voters to Wardwell.
The piece discusses the race for party leadership, urging restraint and discouraging personal attacks. It cautions against tempering enthusiasm with insults, reminding participants this is a contest among Democrats and the aftermath of the primary election will soon follow.
The Cambridge Democratic party faces a pivotal Nov 20 primary to decide whether city government should stay party driven or move toward non-partisan rule. The piece blasts Mayor Thurston for betraying Democratic aims and endorses James F. Aylward as the party’s best standard bearer for victory.
Winter series titled Actors' Nights opens this week with a complimentary testimonial to Miss Thais Lawton. The event aims as an intimate "evening at home" where attendees leave cards in the lobby. An autographed portrait and a new March piece dedicated to Miss Lawton are featured. The second night will be announced later.
In an interview Andrew J Conlin recalls Mayor Thurston proposing to cut up to halve the Street Department staff while keeping Park Department workers. The mayor insists he can run the Street Department, despite objections to removing longtime city employees who have served 25 to 30 years.
A satirical piece tracks a Thurstona leader who pledges to run as nonpartisan mayor, casting aside party ties and pledges to voters. It critiques self serving promises, loyalty tests, and the influence of party figures amid rumors of reshuffling local power.
The city Democrats nominate a large slate for Aldermanic races with candidates such as Peter Curran Robert Burns Daniel Dinan Daniel Cronin John Flynn Jeremiah Downey Michael OConnor Albin Richards Arthur Farrell Samuel McArthur Michael OLeary Jeremiah Corkery Fred Murray Harry Davies Patrick Nolan Thomas ONeil Joseph Authier and more. For the common council many wards list multiple hopefuls including Ward 1 William Donovan Joseph Sullivan Daniel OConnell Ward 2 Hugh Mullen John Cotter John Trodden Thomas Ryan Robert Ambrose Ward 3 Samuel Pill Charles Murphy Edward Norton John Keane Dennis Hurley Daniel Sheahan James Butler Ward 4 Frank Lynch Alex Cunha Peter Norton James Burns John Caples James ORourke Edward Whittaker Ward 5 Maurice Nagle William Riley William Wiley T Cronin. Ward 6 Canavan MecCauly Nat Parker Michael McGrath Edward Dwyer. Includes party praise and critique of caucus practices.
About 150 district voters attended a Douglas Club smoker featuring speeches, cigars, contests, and acts by Jack Flavin Danny Shea Denny Ryan and others. Senator Fred MacLeod M O Connor F Collins Sam McArthur spoke. The club plans a Nov 26 dancing party at Odd Fellows Hall. Tom O Neil is a candidate for alderman this year.
Cambridge public notice announces a hearing for the Cambridge Catholic Cemetery Association to use a land tract between Mount Auburn Street and Coolidge Avenue by the Charles River for burial purposes. The Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall will host the meeting on Tuesday November 13 1906 at 830 p.m. All interested parties may speak.
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