Democrats of Cambridge urged to bolster city campaign effort
The Cambridge Democrats are urged to build a thorough organized campaign with five weeks left to secure a strong showing in November. Emphasis is on forming active clubs, supporting Aylward in the Middlesex district race, reelecting Deitrick and Sennett, and backing Downey. The piece calls for unity in every ward to deliver a decisive Democratic sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Cambridge Democracy
Middlesex
Aylward
State Senate
Deitrick
Sennett
Downey
Mayor Daly accused of lack of independence and stability
A commentary uses the Aesop fable of the old man and his ass to critique Mayor Daly. It argues he lacked independence by meddling in board of health decisions and failed to stay committed to moves like ambulance relocation, signaling unstable, indecisive leadership in city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Board of Health
Whiting
Hoighton School
Ward 5
Cambridge
Daly Criticized for Ambulance Move and School Site Claim
The article accuses Mayor Daly of bowing to interests tied to Whiting & Co and others, ordering ambulance prep removal and blocking board of health actions to favor supporters. It notes protests over the Prospect street stables and a disputed Houghton school site in Cambridge, alleging the mayor neglects city interests to please factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting & Co
Daly
Board of Health
Prospect Street
Cambridge
Poor Investment Questioned in Water Pipeline Case
The water supply hearing criticized Engr Coffin as not fit for the position. It argued President Durant of the water board controls Coffin, causing frequent policy shifts and making Coffin untrustworthy as a free agent. The piece condemns Coffin as a hindrance to taxpayers and water users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Supply Committee
Engry Coffin
Durant
Water Board
Democrats Urged to Unite Behind Nominees After Primaries
The article calls on all Democrats to swear allegiance to the party nominees and support them in the final elections. It emphasizes majority rule and the duty to back the strongest candidates who represent Democratic principles in government, contrasting primary and final election roles and urging unity against Republican opponents on the same ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
General Champlin on the Cambridge political situation
General Be R Champlin discussed Cambridge politics after returning from the Northwest interview. He warned that party line drawing by Republicans would harm both Non-partisans and Republicans, risking disaffection and eroding campaign funds. He noted the Non-partisan movement could be disrupted by such divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. R. Champlin
Northwest
B. C
the Chronicle
Cambridge
Non-partisan movement linked to Republican aims in Cambridge
A critical editorial denounces the Non-partisan movement as a device to sustain Republican control in Cambridge municipal politics. It cites General Champlin’s admission that nonpartisanship masks Republican aims and warns residents against being fooled by misleading declarations and old Democratic allies.
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Library Hall
General Champlin
East Cambridge
Cambridge
Aylward Seeks Senate Nomination Strong Party Support
The piece endorses Representative James K. Aylward for Senator at the Democratic convention and argues he will win against Senator Rounds, praising Aylward’s two years in the legislature and forecasting broad cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James KF. Aylward
Rounds
Aylward
Self-Preservation and Health Principles
The text argues self-preservation as nature’s first law, detailing how food and pure air sustain life and health. It explains digestion, oxygen as essential, dangers of inhaling polluted air, recommends proper sleep and ventilation, warns against alcohol, and notes a germ battle within the body alongside cleanliness.
Healthy bodies and communities through cleanliness
The text urges cleanliness of homes clothing and bodies as a duty to self family and neighbor. It emphasizes that disease begets disease and that healthy individuals are essential for healthy communities. Nature’s message is a reminder to act now.
Cambridge Debates Rapid Transit Options and Legislation
Cambridge committees urge Boston Elevated Railway to amend its charter by proposing a Kendall square to Harvard square subway built by the city and leased to the company or a combined elevated and subway built and operated by the company with a 35 year franchise. The city retains an option to buy the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Kendall Square
Brattle Square
Boston
Central Square
Committee On Rapid Transit
City of
Mayor's Advisory Committee
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Harvard Square
Senator George F. Hoar Remembered as Public Servant
The country has lost one of the best public servants Massachusetts has contributed to the service. Senator Hoar was a senator and a servant of the people, kind to young men, and devoted to assisting them in every way. His enduring work in the House and Senate aided national development over many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
House
Senate
Thurston Declines Reelect. A City School Board Member Steps Down
Charles H. Thurston, longtime school board member, announces he will decline reelection. The noted businessman is praised for shrewd, impartial service that guided policy away from bad legislation, earning respect from colleagues and supporters who urge him to reconsider retirement.
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Charles H. Thurston
Thurston
Ambulance relocation dispute over city health board power
The city board of health, a powerful commission, controls two ambulances one for diphtheria and one for smallpox and may relocate them. Citizens petition the mayor to stop moving the vehicles to North Cambridge. the mayor promises no removal. A board member moves to rescind the relocation order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
North Cambridge
Controversy Over Ambulance Transfer By Cambridge Mayor
A Cambridge board vote approved moving ambulances without public remonstrance. Critics accuse Mayor Daly of usurping board of health powers, arguing laws and public trust limit his authority and urge explanation to citizens. The piece questions legitimacy and precedent set by Daly’s actions.
Subcommittee Faces Duty in Superintendent Selection
The school board subcommittee on filling the superintendent post to replace Cogswell confronts division over timing and scope. A fall start is uncertain as two members may not seek re election and any action needs board approval to bind a successor. Alderman Lake stirs voters with a water loan tale amid fears of Stony Brook contamination. Submit news to the Sentinel.
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Cogswell
Alderman Lake
Stony
Hobbs’ Brooks
Stony Brook
Controversy Over Smallpox Ambulance Site Sparks Board Pressure
On Thursday the board moved its apparatus to Prospect stables prompting boarders to threaten a move. The smallpox ambulance is stored at Charles Waugh's under varnished pretence of painting. Mayor Daly's role on the Board of Health is cited as influencing stable selection. Miss Spencer's supporters claim the city wronged her father’s memory and will vote accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Charles Waugh
Board 2 of Health
Miss Spencer
Daly
Spencer
Barrett Defeats Lehan in Cambridge Primaries
In East Cambridge James T. Barrett defeats Henry F. Lehan, winning Ward 2 by 406 votes and carrying Ward 1 as results unfold. Charlestown and Past Cambridge factions rally, while Mellen gains in East Cambridge despite strong Lehan opposition.
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Cambridge
James T. Barrett
Henry F. Lehan
Cambridge Democracy
Barrett
Lehan
Mr. Lehan
Charlestown
Tnetitate
East Cambridge
Ward 2
Mellen
Hayes
Barrett Denies Circulars Aimed at East Cambridge Race
Hayes was to carry East Cambridge. Mel len victory credited to Manuel Andrews and to Rhea Barrett and Ahern who urged the cry Barrett and Mellen. A circulating handbill shown Mr Lehan in prison bars urged Barrett’s opponent. Barrett offers 200 reward for the circular’s author. investigators study handwriting and printing to find the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
East Cambridge
Mellen
Manuel Andrews
Rhea
Barrett
Ahern
Thore
Henry K. Lehan
Lehan
James F. Barrett
Mount Auburn Church News And Local Births
Mount Auburn reports Patrick Fitzpatrick steadily improving after serious injuries from a falling iron piece at Tube Works. Holworthy street led Sacred Heart Church field-day while Mrs Feeney and others receive congratulations. A new altar is being installed at the Church of the Sacred Heart. John Rooney and wife of Holworthy celebrate birth of a daughter. Michael Magan of Cottage Street suffered a paralytic shock at Hood Rubber Company work last Tuesday.
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Patrick Fitzpatrick
Holworthy Street
Sacred Heart Church
Feeney
Lacy
O'Brien
Donelan
Church of the Sacred Heart
John Rooney
Hood Rubber Company
Michael Magan
Cottage Street
Birthday gathering and community notes from Cambridge area
A Cambridge observatory area roundup reports Alphonse Bouche’s 16th birthday party with numerous attendees and musical moments. It covers upcoming events including a Union Ball on November 16 at Odd Fellows hall, a festival at St Peter’s Parish for Carney Hospital, and a 21st wedding anniversary celebration. Also noted are a wedding at 120 Lakeview Avenue, funeral notices for Joseph P Flatley and Bila Milligan, and church services in St. Peter’s and St. Cecelia’s.
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Alphonsé Bouche
Saville Street
Mr. Bouche
Kittle Tivelin
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Gertrude Farrell
Gertrude Moriarty
Josephine Lambert
Jennie Moriarty
Margaret Donovan
Mae Donovan
Catherine Gillis
Robert Norris
Russell Cameron
Alphonse Brousard
William Jackson
John Jackson
John Donovan
William Robinson
Carney Hospital
Mary McCall
Mr. Giles
Lutheran Church
Nellie Gannon
Mabel Mulkern
Ellen
Annie
Alice Mahey
Jennie
Margaret Moriarty
Trene
Bessie
Mary O'Connor
Mary Durnin
Alice Mannix
Edith Wrenn
Margaret Scully
Emily Lambert
Edith Ward
Miss Robertson
William Brogan
Mary Sullivan
James Sullivan
James Brogan
Joseph H. Williams
Lakeview Avenue
Florence Emily Prior
Fred R. Jouett
Prior
M. Harriet Prior
Dr. Jouett
M. R. Jouett
Cambridge
F. B. Marble
North Avenue Baptist Church
Shirley 8. Smith
Wellesley Hills
George Apsey
Rally at North Cambridge Draws Dense Democratic Crowd
A large Democratic rally filled Cedar hall in North Cambridge last evening with speakers including Sen. John H. H. McNamee James F. Aylward Frederick Deitrick Edward Sennett Janes Barrett Jeremiah Downey John Corcoran Henry Cunningham David Nelligan and Maurice Lynch. They urged voter registration and predicted victories in November.
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Cedar Hall
North
Cambridge
John H. H. McNamee
James F. Aylward
Frederick 8. Deitrick
Edward 4
Sennett
Janes T. Barrett
Jeremiah I. Downey
John H. Corcoran
Henry J. Cunningham
David J. Nelligan
Thomas I. O'Neil
Maurice M. Lynch
Supreme Court to rule on automobile law case Boyd vs. state
The Massachusetts 1903 automobile law is set for Supreme Court review. F Shirley Boyd of Linnaean Street was fined $10 for obscuring his vehicle number with vaseline and dust. Judge Holmes instructed the jury to convict if facts held as stated.
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Massachusetts
Supreme Court
F. Shirley Boyd
Linnaean Street
Boyd
Holmes
Superior Criminal Court
Alfred R. Shrigley
Double Death Strikes Evans Family in City Home
Stella Foy's home on Fairmount Street becomes scene of mourning after Mrs Elizabeth Evans dies following prolonged illness and her husband Joseph Evans, aged 65, dies hours later at the stable near Putnam Avenue and Pearl Street. Bertha Foy, aged years, senses danger as tragedy unfolds.
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Stella Foy
Fairmount Street
Joseph Evans
Elizabeth Evans
Pleasant Street
Evans
Elizabeth Jordan
Zittel
Putnam Avenue
Pearl Street
Death of Mr Evans after stroke and burial in Cambridge
Mr Evans, a long time saw filing and knife grinding worker, suffered a severe stroke and brain bleed while at work. Rescued by George Nixon and Mr Foy, he could not speak or see, and died with his horse’s aid recalling his last duties. Survived by four children and a sister from New Hampshire attended by undertaker Edwin Derby in Central Square Cambridge.
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George Nixon
Kenwood Street
Foy
Norton
Evans
Constan
Cambridge
Joseph
Stella
John
George
Fitzmaurice
New Hampshire
Edwin Derby
Central Square
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Sentinel
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