Post office notice from Boston Giggs 1908
Second class matter at the Boston post office dated November 4 1908 under the Act of March 4 1879.
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
4
Second class matter at the Boston post office dated November 4 1908 under the Act of March 4 1879.
Gossip notes a confrontation between Jack Glynn and Edward Sennett on Cambridge Street. Mayor Thurston is accused of misleading Cambridge residents about bridge maintenance, contrasting Boston’s bridge department with Cambridge’s system. The piece highlights Dems' petitioned candidates ignored in favor of George Lukas, seen as an arch enemy of the party.
A Thurston campaign speech in Trade Association Hall last Monday devolved into personal attacks. The speaker insulted neighbors and a former mayor as Mayor Thurston appeared to condone the remarks. A policeman circulating with the mayor to quell dissent was criticized for accepting a promised raise, highlighting concerns over campaign ethics and duties of office.
Boston florist Harry Kelley advertises floral arrangements for all occasions from Barrister's Hall at 15 Pemberton Square with evening hours till 8. Residence listed as 6 Pleasant Place Cambridge. Telephone number appears as 2015-1 May.
The remark points to a strong likeness between Mayor Thurs ton’s campaign oratory and Warren K. Blodgett’s speeches from the prior year, asking who drafts the mayor’s lines for public appearances.
John P. Brennan at Odd Fellows Hall praised Dr. Cahill as a top Democrat in Cambridge and warned that a Non-partisan alderman nomination might tempt Cahill. The remarks highlight a faction accusing others of challenging true Democratic loyalty in Cambridge.
Mayor Thurston attacks the real Democrats claiming only his followers deserve the name while praising Daly Cahill Wadden Russell Porter Mullen as examples of true democracy. Councilman Black touts ex Mayor Daly as a great Democrat who will vote the ticket. Daly signed Wardwell’s nominating papers as Thurston’s rhetoric trims the party line.
A caustic local column accuses Mayor Thurston and his backers of pressuring voters for the Republican senate candidate while courting independents. It questions Thurston's loyalties to the Democratic primary, cites alleged beer party episodes, and lampoons a supporter plea to back Thurston for a second term.
A Cambridge rally atmosphere stirs debate among Democrats about Mayor Thurston and rivals Aylward McNamee Hannigan. Speakers attack party loyalties and leadership while defending loyal service and urging unity to defeat Thurston.
The Aylward rally drew many citizens despite a Thursday night storm at Cyprus Hall. speakers included ex mayor James F. Aylward and candidates John H. H. McNamee Jeramiah Downey Edward Flynn with John Buckley presiding. a Bostonian praised the eloquence and audience applause ran strong.
A Cambridge candidate declares he would run as a Democrat to oppose the current mayor. He denounces the mayor as hostile to organized labor and argues the party must nominate a true friend of the working majority.
Edward Whittaker a Ward 4 Democrat is urged for next year’s council nomination. A longtime Lever Bros. employee and 88 Pine street resident he is described as genial honest and dependable. He would serve the party faithfully and benefit the city as a conscientious councilman.
In a heated campaign speech the speaker attacks the mayor over governance, accusing him of bowing to a four man coterie and broken promises. He declares the mayor's position untenable and predicts defeat next Tuesday as honest Democrats condemn him night after night.
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