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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1904
Page
4
The Democrats selected their nominees after spirited council and alderman contests with eleven winners from twenty candidates. They urge unity, support for democratic principles, and pride in a ticket seen as superior to the Non-partisan option, stressing character and the idea that nominees are instruments to carry out principles.
In a letter to the Sentinel Mayor Daly states he did not veto the printing bill requiring city publications to bear the Allied Printing Trades council union label. He notes a ruling by Alderman Coveney kept him from acting on the matter. Laborers feel aggrieved by the handling and seek direct confirmation of Daly's stance.
The piece rails at Nonpartisans clinging to Mayor Daly, arguing the administration pursues party ends over city needs. It contrasts Daly’s early term criticisms, alleged civil service violations, and alleged favoritism toward A P A followers with a past McNamee era tone of honest civic work.
The Cambridge electorate faces a stark choice between Augustine J. Daly the reform era’s foe and John H. H. McNamee the proven public servant. Daly is blamed for weak leadership, rising debt, and patronage shifts, while McNamee is hailed for independence, reform, and reliable governance. Charles J. Simpson is noted as an untried Independent Republican candidate.
A Brattlehall gathering heard Mayor Daly defend his administration amid sharp opposition from both parties and within his own ranks. The speech opened with a review of appointments but shifted to a critique of ongoing municipal policies and ethics, signaling continued public friction and calls for accountability.
The piece analyzes a political address attacking the health department and tax policy, questioning reappointments and motives. It accuses the speaker of undoing prior actions, hints at internal party strife, and suggests public accountability for alleged missteps in health reforms and water policy. The writer portrays the speaker as a failed leader, forced by public sentiment to retreat from initial promises.
The editorial denounces Edgar Champlin, called General Champlin, for dictatorial control of a Non-partisan slate and aldermen. It warns that one man ruling leads to corruption, suppresses individuality, and threatens democracy. The piece urges voters to rebuke Champlin at the polls.
An excerpt recalls Non-partisan attacks on Democrats over Board of Health appointments. Orators warned of a London Plague like crisis, claiming Democrats caused disease while Daly's inaugural address downplays fears, noting a decrease in local infectious cases.
A frenzied editorial mocks the Harvard educated physicians on the board of health and the nonpartisan reform effort. It questions competence of appointees, jokes about their removal, and urges readers to reflect and vote on election day. The piece scorns the nonpartisan orators as ineffective and hints at investigations to come.
A City governance dispute centers on Mayor Daly’s choice to replace Dr. Roswell Wetherbee on the board of health. Critics allege partisan motives and condemn the action as harmful to public welfare while praising Wetherbee’s qualifications and service.
The Cambridge Republican voters reject Champlin and allies and endorse Charles L. Simpson for mayor, asserting party lines are needed now. They condemn graft ties and emphasize independence from the Colonial Club and Democratic hooks while denouncing stalled party discipline.
The Cambridge Times alleges Coolidge estate graft was thwarted by editor exposure and Daly’s non-election. It urges Republicans to vote Dec. 13 to repudiate graft tied to Democratic City Hall, saying honest Republicans must stand firm against corruption. The piece warns of a reckoning for party voters.
The Lus American club the oldest Portuguese group in the United States held its fifteenth annual banquet and dance at 804 Cambridge Street Last Monday A large turnout heard speakers Dr Silva Charlestown Walter Halloran Jeremiah Sullivan and representatives of related organizations George Johnson sang Tapaz Mandolin and Guitar club played Manuel lovers in Shakespearean dialogue recited and the Lusamerican quartet led by Foster Silva Rogers etc performed Maura led floor duties and secured partners The arrangements committee led by Manuel Andrews earned praise Officers Frank Oliver president Frank Rose vice president Frank Hettenourt recording secretary Manuel Andrews treasurer Fred Andrews financial secretary Directors Felix Rogers Manuel Simonds John DeCorta Jot Rose Arthur Nette The Lusamerican orchestra provided capable dancing music.
Chairman Henry J. Cunningham of the Democratic City Committee says the Cambr idge campaign will open formally on November 29. He cites last year s narrow victory by the Nonpartisan party as motivation and asserts Democrats are united and ready to wage a strenuous race. He criticizes Nonpartisan tactics and defends Honest administration while stressing party organization and readiness.
The fourth grand minstrel show under Mr. Mathew and Ladies Auxiliary Temperance Society of East Cambridge drew a large Thanksgiving eve crowd at St Johns hall Fourth Street East Cambridge. Dancing followed the first night with a late hour. Dom I Keegan trained the chorus and performers. stage color was notable with period dress.
The program featured Miss Mary Clarkin and Miss May Gaughan as stars, with Hugh O Rourke and John O Connor winning medals for comic work. A lengthy second act included a string orchestra, military musical numbers, and various parodies. The Fr Mathew militia sextet performed, followed by a dancing and singing tableau by six women and six men, concluding with a musical farce and a large ensemble of performers from Dorchester and nearby towns.
The board of health met with all members present. Cornelius Cooper at 4 Elmer Street received a permit for two horses, Alexander Engel at 55 Putnam Avenue for three horses, and Frank McDermott for six horses at 26 Reed Street. Fifty applications for fowl permits were reviewed with 47 granted and three under advisement. sixty new fowl permit applications were to be heard next week. Wagenle Allaire secured a permit for a baby farm at 114 Clifton Street as discussions continued on objections to fowl permits.
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