Cambridge Democrats rally behind Aylward for mayor bid
The Cambridge Democratic leaders praise James F. Aylward as party standard bearer. They laud John W. Coveney's return and Flynn’s loyal support, while warning voters that backing non-partisan candidates weakens Democratic principles and city governance.
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Michael H. Flynn
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Aylward
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Board of Aldermen
Party divisions are natural editorial excerpt 1902
The Cambridge Democrat editorial argues nonpartisan municipal governance is flawed. It notes national and state questions do influence local policy and rejects the idea that parties have no proper place in municipal government.
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General Court of
Massachusetts
Public ownership debate mirrors national split in Cambridge
In a Cambridge discourse the speaker argues that municipal and national issues share conservative and progressive divides. He notes public ownership as a partisan fault line and compares city concerns like gas and land valuations to broader national questions, urging consistent party alignment.
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Cambridge
Massachusetts
America
Cambridge Democrat Quotes on insignificance and power
A Cambridge Democrat remarks on insignificance transforming into power and dominance within Cambridge, framing current history with a provocative view of organizational influence.
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Cambridge Democrat
Spoils System Alleged in Cambridge City Offices
The letter lists numerous Cambridge salaries—mostly Republican—across the city treasurer, clerk, police, water, schools, and health offices. It argues the administration is strictly partisan, not nonpartisan, and accuses Republicans of holding nine tenths of honors and emoluments while Democrats hold the rest.
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