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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
3
A satirical chorus mocks Daly as a crafty, self important figure in Cambridge politics. It targets his shifting party ties and alleged graft while condemning the Non-partisan label and Irish voting dynamics. The piece lampoons his creed race stance and political manipulation.
The Sentinel reviews Democratic caucus candidates for the primary ballot. It praises the strong field and urges voters to attend caucuses and choose capable, honest candidates for city government.
James T Barrett born in County Cork Ireland educated at national schools came to the United States in 1890 settled in old Ward 3 and runs a large contracting business He served in the common council 1898 1900 and in the board of aldermen 1901 1902 1903 with the second largest vote for alderman from old Ward 3 He has a six year city government record and is a loyal Democrat A member of Knights of Columbus Citizen Trades association Cambridge lodge of Elks M C O F and A O H.
J Henry Duckrey a Sum mit Bridge Delaware native and ordained minister seeks a seat on the Cambridge Massachusetts school committee. He built a $40000 church in Cambridge and argues for minority representation amid past election backlash and a library trustees appointment.
Joseph C Authier announces re election bid in Cambridge after long service since arriving from Montreal in March and residing here since April 1873. Local supporters rally as election nears.
A longtime grocery and provision dealer at 173 Rindge Avenue North Cambridge has been elected to the city board of aldermen after previously holding no public office. He belongs to several groups including the Agassiz council Royal Arcanum and K of C and resides with his wife and daughter at 21 Rice Street.
Michael James Anglin born July 18 1874 on Flaggs street in this city. He attended Washington grammar school then worked in express business with his Wather and as shipping clerk and manager at Wetmore Pride cocoanut shredding firm. He later joined Lever Brothers and then shifted to the hotel industry by 1895. Anglin is a charter member of division 49 A O H and Cambridge Eyrie No 185 FOE. He is married and lives at 81 Green street.
Nicholas F Burke of Ward 10 born Boston August 15 1807 later moving to this city at age nine. He entered the express business early and has remained active. He is a member of the C club and treasurer of the Bryan club. Unmarried, he resides at 42 Hubbard Avenue with his two sisters.
Abraham J Bennett born in Russia on May 1 1873 educated in Russia and the United States came to the United States in 1889 and has lived in Cambridge since 1896 He runs a tailoring shop at 22 Central Square and holds multiple community roles including chair of Beth Israel Congregational churchs board of directors and Hebrew Free School financial secretary He is a past candidate for the common council and serves as vice president of the Hebrew Democratic club as a staunch Democrat.
Eugene M Flanigan a 30 year old Democrat active in local elections and union affairs. He is a delegate to the Central Labor Union and serves on its legislative committee while holding memberships in Division 49 A O H Cambridge Arne No 185 Ff C B and the Franklin Social club residing at 454 Franklin
Michael H Flynn born in Boston October 15 1868 moved to Cambridge as a child and attended local schools. He began public service on the common council in 1902 and was elected to the aldermen in 1908, serving on committees for schools highways health and city accounts.
The obituary notes a resident of 163 Columbia Street Ward 3 born December 25 1854 in Warren New Hampshire. He worked across Cambridge from Union Glass to Beal Hooper Thurston Hall Co and F A Kennedy before 17 years in furniture business. He holds multiple societies and serves on Cambridge board of aldermen supporting Mayor McNamee. He is married with six children living at 288 Elm Street.
John W. Hope, born February 26 1856 in Danville Pennsylvania, moved to Providence Rhode Island then Cambridge in 1880. He worked at H H Gilman’s rolling mill and Kendall’s boiler shop before opening a grocery at 191 Hampshire Street. A widower, he lives at 4 Hampshire Place and has never held political office.
Dr Thomas Heaton a long time resident of the city for 81 years born in Ward 5 attended local public schools and Harvard College classical course. He earned an M D from Tufts and held fellowships in the Massachusetts Medical Society and membership in the Cambridge Medical Improvement Society American Medical Association. He served on the common council in 1901 with committees on elections public health and city home. He belonged to the Pilgrim Fathers Foresters of America Companions of the Forest and other groups. He authored the order for free car tickets for firemen in the common council. He served as physician at the Magazine bench for the park commission in 1899 and 1900.
Edward B. James of Cambridge born Boston September 14 1843, a long time Democrat, lumber businessman and secretary of the Cambridge Democratic city committee. He served on the board of aldermen in 1890 1892 and 1897 and was a Democratic candidate for senator in 1900 and 1901 and mayor in 1894. He resided at 1640 Cambridge Street and had three children.
Edward H McDuffee born July 15 1868 in Haverhill Mass moved to Lawrence at age five. He enlisted as a boy in the Navy serving on the Jamestown Dolphin and European station under Admiral Gerehard becoming the fleet's youngest petty officer. Later he learned bricklaying then became a tire maker for Boston Woven Hose Co and R C Chase Co before starting at 17 Prospect Street as a rubber tire maker and repairer. He held several fraternal and civic roles in Cambridge and resides at 919 Columbia Street.
Thomas McDermott, candidate for Ward 4 alderman, has long served on the local ward committee and works in the fruit and produce trade. Born in the city about 38 years ago, he sought the Second Representative district nomination at the Inez state election and has been active in various community circles for years.
Fragment lists Chief ran Boyle O'Reilly Toe Neil For ters and members of Division 49 A O H William Orr Branch Irish I man Logge No 97 A OA W 8 Mary's Temperance society and Hendricks club. Residence given as 44 Broadway.
Joseph L. P. St Coeur, resident of Cambridge for nearly ten years, seeks aldermanic duty in Ward 6. He worked seven years for R H Company, studied at Commerce College and M C A Law School Boston, admitted to the bar in 1902, though not in practice. Active in YMC A, Prospect union, and Democ ratic ranks, he is 35, well educated, and a capable speaker with parliamentary knowledge.
Francis P. White of Cambridge born in Boston in 1863. He moved to Cambridge at age eight and attended public schools. For 21 years he has worked for Little, Brown & Co. in the binder and warehouse departments. White, a member of the A. O. U. W, serves on Ward 7 Democratic committee. Married, he resides at 33 Somerset.
Jeremiah F Downey of 994 Cambridge Street seeks another term on the Cambridge common council representing Ward 3 He was born in Cambridge February 9 1878 a graduate of Toorndike grammar and Cambridge Manual Training School He attended Harvard Lawrence Scientific School class of 1900 served in the Spanish American War as a sergeant with the First Regiment U S Engineers An experienced mechanical draftsman he previously worked for Rawson Morrison Mfg Co Corliss Steam Engine Co Providence R I and Boston Elevated Railway Co He has held council seats on Public Property city engineering New Cambridge Bridge Elections and Returns He has announced himself as the Democratic candidate for the council.
A Cambridge born candidate for Ward 11 common council, born November 2, 1875, educated in Cambridge grammar and Rindge Manual Training, began at Cambridge water department, later a mason and junior partner at John McGillicuddy & Co. He is a union member, former St. John’s Abstinence leader, and former chief ranger of Court William E. Russell, now serving on the council. He is unmarried and lives with his widowed mother at 62 Montgomery.
John P Brennan, candidate for Cambridge Ward 8 common council, born in Cambridge March 1 18 6. He studied public schools here and Boston University Law School class of 1908, admitted to the bar August 1908. He narrowly failed to win last year by 78 votes. He works with Hon John P Feeney of Woburn in Boston. He is a Cambridge council member, a K of C member, division 37 AOH, and two years on the Democratic ward and city committee.
John 8 Kenney, candidate for the common council from Ward 6, was born in Boston on May 1 1857. He attended Boston public schools and served in the 4th U S Cavalry during the Indian frontier war 1874 to 1879. He was a Boston fireman rising to captain, later left to run a business, chairs the Fireman's Relief Association board, and holds multiple civic roles including commander of Trimountain Garrison NN A and Ward 5 Democratic city committee member. He is married and resides at 17 Oak Street.
James P. Kneeland born in this city on January 14, 1877. He attended St Mary's parochial school and Acquinan college. He worked for University City laundry and Hastern Transfer company. He serves as vice-president of Middlesex A. A. and belongs to the Laundry Wagons union local 150.
Charled W Gardner, born 1866, educated in common schools and Cambridge, runs a Main Street restaurant. He belongs to several lodges and clubs including Et. Johannis Lodge 301 New York and Hendricks Club.
Patrick H Hyde, born in Somerville on March 9 1878, moved to Cambridge at age one and has resided there since. He attended Cambridge public schools and works for J P Squire Company. He is a member of Cambridge court M C O division 62 A O H and Columbia sanclates.
James H. Stokes born September 22 1879 in Cambridge. He attended Cambridge public schools and Hickox's business college. He is a member of the Catholic union of the city.
Fred E. Thyng born in Boston on July 20, 1867 educated at Phillips grammar school worked eight years as a steam-fitter with Walker & Pratt in Boston later entered advertising. He moved to Cambridge fifteen years ago and settles in old Ward 2. Thyng active in labor movements a member of National Alliance Bill Posters and Billers of America affiliated with Boston Union No. 17 delegate to Central Labor Union ex president Union No. 7011 A F L also joined Distributors Protective Union No. 127 and several social benevolent groups. He is married with five pangres and resides at No 2 Lamson Place.
Frank A. McLaughlin of Ward Three Cambridge withdraws as Democratic assessor candidate and urges supporters to back Alderman James T. Barrett in the primaries and the December 15 election. He cites his address at 1201 2 Berkshire Street and notes affiliations with local clubs and Irish organizations.
The newly organized Democratic club in Ward Seven held a large rally on River Street. About 300 Democrats attended. overflow gathered outside. Mayor John H. McNamee presided with speakers Francis P. Curran and Francis P. White along with aldermanic candidates Edward H. McDuffie and Thomas McDermott. Committees were formed to canvass districts and enroll eligible voters. The club reports nearly 100 members with applications coming in.
Harvard University's Cercle Francais nears Christmas week performances of Le Barbier de Seville. Coach Prof Bernard guides amateurs through complex French dialogue and staging as key players face illness and departures.
At Prospect hall the Dominion club discussed civic duties and informing Canadian-born residents. Lawyer Benjamin A. Lockhart urged nonpartisan aims to promote intelligent voting, with Dr. Partridge and R. N. Burns among speakers. New members joined as President MacDonald urged careful selection of candidates. The club meets weekly in Prospect building.
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