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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
8
The piece denounces a Non-partisan city administration for boosting the street watering tax by 100 percent and questions the funding choices behind the higher levy. It argues for political change to avoid future tax burdens and mismanaged finances.
The Cambridge Sentinel urges unity in the Democratic city ticket for December. It warns against factional recriminations by defeated aspirants and calls for loyalty to the party over individuals to avoid harming election prospects.
A local agitator calls out Dr Norris for delaying resignation from dual medical inspector posts after the Board of Health asked him to step down. The piece accuses him of maneuvers and urges him to resign by October 1 to restore public confidence and avoid political gain.
The piece argues the merger of the Boston & Maine with the New York New Haven & Hartford is no longer a political weapon. President Mellen signals delay unless public support and business case align, reducing Bartlett’s leverage and steering state politics toward Whitney and Guild.
The Sentinel argues eight months of focus on home trade, urging residents to buy locally. It praises local stores offering Boston quality bargains and encourages keeping money in the city to boost prosperity, calling home trade as important as home rule.
A Washington Star quip notes a dejected man admitting his inexperience with protests as he jokes I am an amachoor about kickin. The piece satirizes public discontent with prices railroads taxes and government spending and the perceived greed of grafters.
A child stretchs a birthday joke that backfires and a lumber yard exchange illustrates stubborn wit. An aunt questions a yawn worthy abyss as a lengthy tale fades into humor.
Tom Charak, leading tobacconist at 502 Massachusetts avenue near Brookline street station, unveils a finest Humidor built by Wellington Fillmore Co. The quartered oak room with plate glass preserves cigars at ideal humidity, boosting trade as the city’s largest wholesale and retail tobacco establishment invites inspection.
Former New York appellate justice urges Europe inspired democracy and a three class political spectrum radical conservative liberal in America. He questions if splitting into radicals and conservatives would improve U S progress beyond current Democrat Republican divides.
Publisher argues press power faded as rapid news and reader demand shift. He notes modern audiences seek facts over theories, making editors less central. The piece compares journalism to transportation networks and warns editors blend with the machine of mass information.
Henry Watterson argues that party government misrepresents public opinion and has cost the nation a costly war. He critiques the party organism, notes corruption across both major parties, and laments politicians appealing to the people.
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