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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
8
A critical editorial slams Mayor Thurston for moral failings and covert ties with reform foes Bert Gordon and his brother, contrasting Thurston with ex Mayor McNamee, and praising J Frank Facey for preventing voter disenfranchisement while accusing Thurston of rewarding opposition figures.
The piece accuses Mayor Thurston of forming a personal power machine to control Cambridge politics, naming J Frank Facey Henry Cunningham and ex Mayor McNamee as alleged allies. It warns that Thurston’s scheme would end democratic independence and revive Library Hall rule, risking a return to intolerance and submission to a party machine.
The piece argues that Mayor Thurston should fill vacancies with party members when possible and only appoint Non-partisans when no suitable party candidate exists. It contrasts this with former Mayor Daly and urges governance that serves the majority to win reelection and maintain harmony in the party.
Jeremiah F. Downey, Democratic aldermanic candidate, praised as ablest and best experienced among younger city Democrats. He credited with installing shower baths at Cambridge Field and compelling the water board to use Cambridge labor on the Pipe Line. Downey is married and lives at 200 Elm Street.
Cambridge Independent League states in a November 15 1906 resolution that Charles H Thurston is not a sincere advocate of its principles including municipal ownership of public utilities and urges the 110 voters who backed the Independent League ticket in the recent election to oppose his mayoral nomination and election.
In a heated voice, the piece condemns Mayor Thurston for abandoning Democratic principles and betraying party loyalties. It urges Democrats to unite behind James F. Aylward to prevent Non-partisan influence and preserve party integrity in city government.
The piece argues Democratic voters should back Aylward over Thurston to preserve party integrity. It warns Thurston's record risks party organization and notes Non-partisans prefer Thurston or Wardwell for strategic control. Aylward is urged as the only path to unified Democratic strength in the upcoming municipal election.
Critics claim Mayor Thurston misrepresented tax reductions while overrun appropriations drained the treasury. They assert the city faces higher next year taxes as departments overspent, with 20 000 needed for schools and 16 000 of new spending shifting to future bills.
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