Non-Partisanship Exposed Editorial on City Politics
A Boston Daily Advertiser editorial argues nonpartisanship harms municipal politics. It dismisses a Citizens movement as gossip, supports regular party candidates, and cites higher New York expenses to critique fusion tickets and turncoat behavior. The piece quotes Howard on partisan loyalty and predicts straight tickets Democrat and Republican.
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Boston Daily Advertiser
Citizens
Collins
Colling
Citizens’ Movement
Seth Low
New York
Boston
Howard
Burden Shifted and Tax Inequality in Cambridge
A historical critique notes tax inequality in Cambridge, citing Lyceum hall property assessed at 40,000 in 1892 and 60,000 in 183, with a later sale at 80,000, arguing rich districts paid less. It highlights Linden street estate misvalued at 27,000 yet selling near 75,000, Gregory estate from 27,000 to 43,000 and sold for 60,000, and Nathaniel Holmes estate bought for 18,025 after an 8,000 assessment, pointing to persistent underassessment on main thoroughfares and lighter increases where poorer residents live. East of Prospect Street assessments remained low while overall taxes rose for the less affluent.
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Camtridge
Iun
Lyceum ‘Hall
Cambridge
Linden Street
Gregory
Brattle Street
Nathaniel Holmes
Holyoke Place
Prospect Street
Tax assessment justice in East Cambridge under Democratic rule
The article notes state tax assessments fell by 1.40 dollars with a 16.90 total, while some areas saw no change. It argues assessment fairness improved under Democratic assessors Brooks and Shaughnessy, citing unequal taxes in East Cambridge and Dana Street as evidence of prior inequities now corrected.
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East Cambridge
Dana Street
Messrs. Brooks and
Shaughnessy
McNamee the Man at Fifty A Cambridge Leader's Private Birth
The Cambridge Chronicle highlights Mayor McNamee's 50th birthday and his rise from a rough outsider to a respected leader. It credits his honesty, strategic thinking, loyal advisers, gratitude, and durable work ethic, noting his devotion to city service over private life and predicting a strong future in democracy.
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McNamee
Cambridge
John Hugh Henry McNamee
Randolph
Mass
Cam
Our City
Our Fair City
Italy
Culture Trust
Harvard College
The Survival of the Fitter in Defeat of Montgomery
A half page editorial praises Mont gombery's defeat as voters judge his fitness for senator. It rails at a writer who opposed him, calls his vanity egotistic, questions loyalty, and notes Montgomery remains a loyal Democrat with respect from friends. The piece forecasts the critic's own survival amid opinion.
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Montgomery
Congress
Old Ward
Mr. Montgomery
The Pretender True Blue Democrat Critiques Sentinel
A Tribune correspondent under True Blue Democrat branding accuses the Sentinel of labeling the Non-Partisans as fierce coventers and questions the meaning behind the phrase and its political implications.
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The
Tribune
True Blue Democrat
Sentinel
Coventers
Daly Letter Sets Out Partisan Clash Over Pretender Figures
A Dalyn editorial attacks the Tribune for placating its candidate with religion while debating the Catholic Prince Charles and the Covenanters. It argues that the Dalyn stance on Daly seeks to expose Tribune biases, noting historical loyalties and the label of pretender versus king in the era of the pretender.
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Daly
Blue Democrat
Charles
Smollett
Colladen
James McKinnon
Hdmborga University
England
Clan McFarland
North
Tribune
The Non- partisan Machine in Local Politics
A critical editorial denounces a political machine tied to Library hall for switching loyalties as Daly joins Coveney and Donovan. It argues the group’s methods remain unchanged, pursuing control and favorable deals while denouncing past foes, and notes the uneasy alliance as politics makes strange bedfellows.
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Daly
Coveney
Donovan
Rody
Ahern
Champlin
Burchards
Cambridge
Jending
Grand Jury
Mr. Daly
Real Question of the Contest Letter Endorses McNamee
A city merchant letter to the editor praises Mayor McNamee for removing incompetent officials and curbing extravagance. The writer, John H. Corcoran of Lexington Avenue, says he supports McNamee if he seeks re election, noting careful supervision of officials and overall commendable administration despite some errors.
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McNamee
Corcoran
Chronicle
John H. Corcorans
John H. Corcoran
Lexington Avenue
Non Partisan council blocks street department transfers
On Tuesday night the Non Partisan common council paused transfers in street department appropriations totaling 4100 dollars. Observers closely watching the council note ongoing partisan antics within the body.
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Partiaan Common Council
Common Council
Transfers in street department face protracted committee scrutiny
The Oct transfers for the street department were delayed as Alderman Coveney urged referral to finance where it lingered for weeks. The city solicitor later ruled the transfers legal, but council deliberations continued amid Democratic complaints of bias against the street department and factional maneuvers within the Non-Partisan group.
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Alderman Coveney
Committee On Finance
Board of Aldermen
Downey
Common Council
Aylward Declares Support for McNamee in 1903 Race
In a Cambridge Sentinel letter Representative Aylward endorses Mayor McNamee for a third term. He praises reform of abuses, tax burdens, and faithful city service, asserting McNamee’s administration deserves royal support. Dated November 12, 1903.
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Deitrick
Lehan
Sennett
J.P. Donovan
McNamee
Cambridge Sentinel
Selma
Oil City
James F. Aylward
Cambridge Sentinel Opinion and Election Hints Amid Party Strife
The Cambridge Sentinel critiques Judge Daly and Mayor McNamee, notes rising Democratic support, and warns non-partisan workers about seeking favors and confidential rumors. It hints at Primaries on December 24 and December 15 ward politics, while urging public turnout and vigilance against mischief in Ward 4.
City Hall notes selective enforcement and staff changes
Cambridge officials report inspector of meats Joseph Johnson has condemned hundreds of pounds of meat in small lots from various stores to protect citizens. Chief Cunningham orders fuller accident reports across precincts to safeguard the city in potential claims. Sergeant James L. McLeroy passed the civil service exam, closing a debate about Mayor McNamee’s administration. Reserve officer Cornelius Sheehan faced assault charges but was dismissed after Munyon did not appear. City auditor Harry Upham will attend a national municipal auditing convention in Washington. The Charles River basin commission will bore near Bridge Street to study soil for the dam. Police transfers include Jeremiah P. McCarthy, Charles C. Maraton, and John A. Heslett.
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Joseph Johnson
Cambridge
Cunningham
Cambridge Police
James L. McLeroy
Civil Service Commissioners
McNamee
Civil Service
State House
Corneliua Sheehan
Anthony
Cambridge Street
Jeremiah P. McCarthy
Charles C. Maraton
John A. Heslett
Endorsing Mayor McNamee by Henry F Lehan
Henry F Lehan of East Cambridge writes in The Sentinel declaring steadfast support for Mayor McNamee in the reelection campaign. He attacks opposing reports as unfounded and pledges loyal allegiance and active efforts for an overwhelming majority. East Cambridge, November 12.
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Itive Lehan
the Sentinel
McNamee
Henry F. Lehan
East
Cambridge
Letters support for McNamee re election from Sennott and Dietrick
Edward J Sennott of 248 Windsor street declares full support for Mayor McNamee and vows to work nights for his vindication and re election. Frederick Dietrick of North Cambridge praises the mayor for keeping pledges and being fair and liberal and urges votes for his re election.
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Edward J. Sennott
Windsor Street
Cambridge
Route 8 Transfer and Local Provision Notice
Reserve Officer Robert G oulhane from district 2 moves to route 5. Inspector Joseph Johnson condemned macaroni found decomposed in a port provision store. supplier offered at 10 cents per pound. Edgar R. Champlin seeks men to shout for the Non-Partisans with $10 down and $3 daily until after election. apply at Non-Partisan headquarters.
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Route 8
Robert Goulhane
Joseph Johnson
Edgar R. Champlin
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