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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1904
Page
7
Michael H Flynn, a Democratic candidate for Ward 4 alderman, is slated for the primaries on Tuesday November 2. Born in Boston on October 16, 1868, he moved to Cambridge at age eighteen months and was educated in Cambridge public and parochial schools. His first political office was as a member.
The common council member from 1902 and alderman for two years is described as having an enviable record and is urged for reelection. He is active in several fraternal and social organizations, married, and lives at 162 Columbia Street.
Edward B. James born in Boston on September 14 1843 moved to Cambridge in 1877. A Democrat and former secretary of the Democratic city committee, he served on the Cambridge board of aldermen in 1880s 1897 and 1900s. He is married with three children and resides at 1640 Cambridge Street. He is a past mayoral and senatorial candidate noted for city affairs expertise.
A Friday evening benefit under Hood Rubber company’s Watertown packing department raises funds for Margaret Smith. The event at Town hall runs 8 to 2 with Spring’s full orchestra to entertain workers and guests.
Inclement weather kept many indoors but the Durrell hall mass meeting drew a strong audience. Rev G N Spencer of Everett spoke on Discipleship with emphasis on living by Christlike works. Master Wallace sang, and the association orchestra under Frank Kistner entertained.
The Cambridge no license committee held its first public meeting at 678 Massachusetts Avenue. Officers elected: President T. H. Raymond, secretary Philip P. Sharples, treasurer Lawrence G. Brooks. The group voted to issue Frozen Truth and distribute campaign literature to children. Francis A. Morrow died at 75, wife, two daughters. A mass for Eliza Kerr Stevens was held. she died at 42 after cerebral hemorrhage. Various local incidents and cultural notices follow, including missing man Daniel O Callaghan, a stolen gasoline engine, and an art exhibition at 168 Brattle Street November 17–27 with tea served on select dates. The Holy Ghost Hospital appeals for funds to add 30 beds for cancer and tuberculosis, costing $12,000–$15,000, with subscriptions solicited.
A Cambridge A A crowd witnessed Larry Connelly defeat Fred Bryson in one round, then Bryson won the return for a 10 round decision. Billy Connary beat Young Burns in three, Freeman and Napoleon drew in six. Gunther beat Butler in six. Rindge M T & B won 36 to 0 over Boston English at Charles River Park, detailing a full lineup and scoring by Parks and Adams with officials named.
In a quiet London home Miss Peckitt keeps sewing while fearing death and a lost love. A hidden canvas bag holds fifty pounds of honesty, and a letter from William Beale promises funds for their home. Miss Peckitt dies and is reunited with Willie in memory as the found money fuels future life. Modern advertising mocks etiquette through a Saxony court tale.
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