Editorial foresees Democratic comeback against Cambridge Non-partisans
The editorial argues the Non-partisan slate loses strength as key alderman candidates withdraw. It predicts a Democratic surge and calls for a government of the common people, contrasting blunt Democratic honesty with Non-partisan chicanery. It asserts majority rule favors Republicans only when in power and foresees Democratic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlin
Cambridge
Democratic Party
The Mayoralty Contest Campaign Tone and Conduct
The city’s Democratic mayoral race features vigorous campaigning with candidates avoiding personal attacks. Voters show strong concern for party success across offices, and rivals limit criticism to reference public records, maintaining a dignified, complimentary exchange.
The Sentinel Urges Democratic Caucus Participation
The Sentinel endorses the Democratic ticket and urges Cambridge voters to exercise their civic rights in next Tuesday's caucus. It condemns Republican indifference and emphasizes active democracy, urging the public to entrust affairs to a vigilant, public spirited Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Democracy
Rank
Cambridge Democracy
The
Cambridge
Aldermanic Candidate Debate and Anti Drinking Appeal
Readers recall the 1904 and 1905 Hannigan race for city solicitor with Democratic support and Nonpartisan votes. Edward J. Flynn is noted as a candidate, while St Mary’s Total Abstinence Society and Father Mathew Society urge Flynn to oppose alcohol at rallies and smoke talks and to promote pure government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Total Abstinence Society
Cambridge
Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society
East Cambridge
Committee letter from Thomas W. Batt to candidates
The note expresses the committee’s commitment to provide full publicity and fair treatment for all candidates. It is signed by Thomas W. Batt, chairman, at 229 Elm Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Batt
Elm Street
Cambridge alderman candidacy inquiry from John E Hannigan
John E Hannigan, senior partner at Hannigan & Fox in Boston, replies to Good Government League questions. He has 17 years of law practice in Boston, 12 years in Cambridge, never held public office, was city solicitor once, and supports municipal nonpartisanship in small cities while preferring two well organized parties in Cambridge. He will provide more details if asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Drinkwater
Good Government League
Buckingham St
Cambridge
Mass
Brighton
Boston
Boston Bar Association
American Bar Association
John E, Hannigan
Death of Miss Alvena Poirier at 27 in North Cambridge
Miss Alvena Poirier died after a prolonged illness on November 11. Funeral services were held at Notre Dame de Pitie with Fr Haegg and Fr Perennes officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Pleasant cemetery Arlington Centre. Six Poirier brothers served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alvena Poirier
Miss Poirier
J. Armind Nonier
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Arlington Centre
Francis Perennes
Ile
William
Nelson
Maxim
Joseph
Burreck
Alexander Poirier
Poirier
North
Cambridge
University Press Relief Association Initiation At Odd Fellows Hall
An initiation party was held by the University Press Relief Association at Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge on Thursday night. The event featured entertainment and dancing with committee members James M. Shannon director and aides including Lena Daly Bertha Doyle Abbie Geary May Smith Houston Davison Harry Davies Charles Johnson and Thomas Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Press Relief Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
North
Cambridge
James M. Shannon
Lena Daly
Bertha Doyle
Abbie Geary
May Smith
Houston Davison
Harry Davies
Charles Johnson
Thomas Sullivan
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the Sentinel
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Gilbert A. A. Pevey
Hannigan
Pevcy
Common Council
Council
Edward J. Flynn
Cambridge Street
MR. Voter
Messrs. Aylward and Coveney
Mr. Flynn
Michael H. Flynn
People’s
Francis J. Smith
Green St
Alvena Poirier
Huskin’ Bee Dance
St. John's Parish
Odd Fellows
Sfall
St. John's Choir
William A. Phelan
Mary G. Welsh
Peter Welsh
Mie Dwyer
Joseph M. O'Callaghan
Beth Millerick
Francis 8. Bannon
Mary J. Phelan
Miss Welsh
Mr. Bannon
Robert M. Welch
Dennis P. Kelleher
Joseph P. Slackett
William J. Murphy
Josephine O'Keefe
Helen M
Megan
Katherine Doran
Willie Welsh
Ryan
Joseph P. Hackett
Jeremiah J. Greene
William Welsh
Leo TP. Myles
Joseph F. Higgins
James F. Aylward
James H. Donnelly
Franklin Street
Cood
Scott’s New Tea Store
Massachusetts Avenue
ODD Fellows’ Building
Brookline St
Cantbridge
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