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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
8
The Cambridge Chronicle shifts its stance in the current campaign opposing Democrat mayoral candidate Aylward while backing non partisan Wardwell. The letter argues Aylward would appoint fellow Democrats and questions the Chronicle’s partisan critique given the city’s Democratic majority.
Edgar R. Champlin, chair of the Non-partisan city committee, mocks ex-Senator Rounds for pursuing a mayoral bid as Independent Republican. He accuses Rounds of betraying party loyalties while defending Mayor Wardwell and questioning Champlin’s party alignment.
A Non-partisan speaker at a Cambridge rally argued Democrats hold no city offices, citing department head Democrats and many Democratic employees in streets and poor farm offices. The presiding officer halted the speech amid sharp exchanges, highlighting alleged patronage and the paper’s editorial stance “Who Are the Spoilsmen.”
Former Massachusetts House speaker James J. Myers praised James F. Aylward the Democratic mayoral candidate at a Non-partisan rally. Myers said Aylward is an able, agreeable leader and would support him if he were a non partisan nominee, underscoring tensions in the party’s platform.
The piece argues for James F. Aylward, a Non-partisan candidate, to win Cambridge mayoral election. It cites Richard Henry Dana, a leading Non-partisan former voter, criticizing Wardwell's capacity and firmness and noting some local non-partisans support shifting to Democracy to elect Aylward.
Richard Henry Dana criticized Wardwell in 1900 for lacking capacity to handle large municipal issues. Cambridge Chronicle notes in 1907 that Wardwell failed to protect city interests and mismanaged large appropriations from unpaid taxes, despite careful consideration.
The piece argues that the Brattle street opposition blocked a Catholic cemetery within the city, calling the rejection unjust and prejudiced. It recalls that Catholics, about 65 percent of residents, favored the site at the Coolidge estate and urges a new city board to end discrimination and grant the petition.
A Democratic call to vote the full slate in city alderman elections. The piece urges unity and loyalty, warning against splitting votes for sentimental reasons and declaring that all candidates deserve the party’s support.
The Gym Minstrels staged The Outing or a Day at Newport at Aquinas Hall with Leon Cadman directing and Kaurich's orchestra providing music. The program featured a long cast of performers, a witty script, and strong audience response marking one of the city’s best entertainments.
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Aggasiz Council 45 R A held a prize dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday night November 27. The event featured a popular orchestra, skilled judges, and prize winners Jack Coyne and Tim Casey with their partners. Casey won first prize of five dollars with Mollie McGuinness, Coyne took second with Mollie O Connor amid cheers and some arguments.
Frank Schnitzlein and Miss Harriet A Foley were married by Rev William J Murphy last Monday evening November 25 at St John’s Parochial residence. Miss Annie Schnitzlein and John Foley served as bridesmaid and best man. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents on Magoun Street. guests praised the couple and presented numerous gifts. The newlyweds reside on Magoun Street.
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