03 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1931
Page
1
The Sentinel notes that all mayoralty candidates except J. M. Stokes canceled rallies this week due to ex Mayor Quinn's death. Most will resume tonight and seek Quinn family support, though the late mayor would likely have preferred another nominee who has not yet declared.
Cambridge Kiwanis members invited all five mayoral hopefuls to speak for five minutes each on how Kiwanis can engage city government without politics. President Dana Squires presided as Bill Galgay introduced speakers.
Voter turnout is expected around 26 000 with 4000 to 5000 votes needed for nomination. Richard Manning Russell may top 10 000 votes while Eddie Quinn’s passing shocks anti Russell faction. Ward 9 exit by Councillor Crowley fuels intrigue as secret meetings spin town politics.
Edward F. Donovan and Jeremiah J O Connor appear tied to a local mayoral bid with a street address listed as 45 Pemberton Street. The fragment hints at campaign connections and a civic race context.
Edward Eddie Quinn longtime Cambridge mayor for region 1817 to 1929 dies after heart attack. Quiet cheerful figure known for helping others and leading city from Orn on Columbia Street. Funeral plans not yet announced as friends mourn a picturesque local leader.
The council appoints a five member committee with power to investigate who caused city funds to be spent on repairing a private way Irving terrace a 410 by 40 foot stretch. Coun Delaney accuses mayor and streets chief of deliberate law breaking and possible graft while Leahy decries political theater as the issue unfolds at City Hall.
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