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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
4
The narrative accuses PALY and his administration of appointing trusted allies, imposing Cambridge’s highest tax rate, persecuting opponents, and ignoring citizen wishes. It condemns poor labor rights, unsafe streets, biased contracts, and undermined health boards, accusing political favoritism and ineffectiveness shaping turmoil and retrograde policy.
An East Cambridge aldermanic profile praises Fahy for quiet effective work in his first year. The piece notes his pleasing personality and extreme modesty, wishing him real estate success and continued party service on the board.
The Democratic platform opposes contract labor and calls for a half holiday year round for public works workers. It urges humane treatment of city employees, safe streets, Cambridge men favored for highway work, and city purchase of a lodge to employ citizens cracking stone in winter. If elected, it promises a mayor who will enact these ideas.
A Cambridge Tribune editorial denounces the chief magistrate for handing patronage to a "boss" who fills positions, praising the paper as honest and non partisan while criticizing the city politics. The excerpt notes respect for the Tribune despite disagreement.
The text laments fading days and partisan critique while invoking memories of Daly and Moore. It portrays a mournful mood as a statesman faces trial, using classical lines to express sorrow, hope, and solace found in literature amid political stress.
The article extols Chairman Quinn as a thoughtful, tactful and kind leader in the Democratic ward and city committee. It notes his short tenure yet strong start, his duties in registration outreach, and unifying diverse Democratic elements with an optimistic forecast of success.
A piece condemns spreading untruths by candidates and supporters. It argues lies harm the war effort, erode moral standards, and erode public trust. It urges honesty, warns against echoing rumors, and cites the commandment Thou shalt not bear false witness.
The article argues against serving intoxicating liquor at clubs and urges ending the practice. It favors coffee and sandwiches for talks, notes clearer thinking with light drinks, criticizes intoxicated attendees leaving club rooms, and praises the Total Abstinence Society for condemning the issue.
A Democratic-leaning publication argues against a public vote on Cambridge’s subway plan. It contends that complex rail engineering needs justify defeating the referendum idea, asserting the public cannot always form intelligent opinions on technical questions.
The article discusses whether two or four tracks suffice for a bridge and surface upgrades, urging expert input. It claims the poplar vote proposal harms those wanting proper referendum principles and accuses a political trick aimed at Daly’s mayoral bid. It labels the move as a colorblind misfire by opponents.
At the Wednesday Republican gathering Senator Rounds, a renomination candidate, was defeated while Representative Clark, recently defeated for renomination, was nominated. Clark campaigned on threats of an independent run in wards 6 and 7 if denied the senatorial seat, a move seen as a strategic blow. Delegates left in protest as the result was announced, signaling intense infighting and future developments.
Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson argues in the Boston American that municipal ownership grows with age and experience. He cites libraries, schools, textbooks, bridges, roads, water, and post offices as examples, noting England often adopts such ideas sooner and that public ownership tends to win over private provision.
Joseph Dugus, 63, deaf and dumb, was struck and killed by the 6 28 express from Beaton near Cambridge Junction as he crossed tracks after supper. The body was taken to Litchfield’s. funeral held at Notre Dame de Pitie, Malden, with pallbearers listed. He leaves a widow and daughter Mary. by trade a piano finisher at Ivers & Pond in Cambridgeport.
A farewell reception was given at 84 Austin Street for Mr and Mrs Louis Cashman on a planned year long Westward business trip. Attendees included numerous Cashman family members and friends with music and supper, compliments to the hosts Mrs Walters and Mrs Jennie Walters.
The Social Union education department held its annual meeting at Brattlehall with President J Stone and Treasurer Saunders. Arthur Ballantine of Prospect union delivered the principal address on mutual betterment and mental growth. Mayor Daly spoke of Mayor Collins and Henry Wheeler. Union classes start Monday October 9, with eligible Cambridge men and women paying a nominal fee.
Friends gathered at 992 Cambridge Street to honor Miss Gertrude Duffy with a gold watch and chain. Peter McLaughlin gave the gift speech, Misa Duffy replied with quiet humor, and a concert followed with songs by Peter McLaughlin Mert Down ey Sadie and Alice Rogers Mary Ford Robert Black Lehan and McCarthy contributing. A social hour and midnight collation closed the event.
A Sydes area monologue by Robert Dacey and songs by representatives including Jeremiah F. Downey and Alderman James Quinn marked a pleasant evening. Frank Black and Martin Carew shared remarks while Misa Duffy assisted by Su sie Duffy looked after guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor and several Charlestown guests in a cheerful gathering.
Society folk crowded the residence of Miss Alice M Edwards at 99 Rindge Avenue to witness the wedding of Miss Edwards and Mr Harry F Berry of Cambridge. The ceremony was performed by Rev W M Nam G Eddy, followed by a reception for 125 guests and a wedding tour.
Miss Mary A Reynolds married John A Downey of Cambridge at St John parish residence by Rev William J Murphy. Bridesmaid Elizabeth G Nelligan and best man William Sullivan attended. A wedding supper followed at 153 Mt Auburn Street. The couple will reside at 158 Mt Auburn Street Cambridge.
Officer William T. Mullins and Nora Sweeney of North Cambridge wed at 5 PM Sunday at Rev. William J. Murphy's parochial residence. Bride wore gray crepe de chine with rose-tinted bertha. bridesmaid Ella Murphy wore champagne, pink roses. Best man was Nicholas J. Driscoll. Reception and wedding supper followed, guests admired by many. Couple, then in New York, plan to reside on Amory Street Cambridgeport after return. Mullins serves at Station 1 and is noted as popular in the force.
The Columbia Associates on Cambridge Street hosted the season's first ladies social evening with about forty young ladies in attendance. Music came from Joe Lavigne, F. Andrews, and Phil Schaffer, while Len Cook, Mert Downey, Peter McLaughlin, Herman Stegerman, Don Murphy, Harold McConnell, Robert Haley, Geo Loan, and Felix Lopez performed. President Timothy Lavery served as stage manager and offered humorous introductions. A planned ball and mammoth concert set for Wednesday evening December 6 at Cyprus Hall, 40 Prospect Street, promises further local and professional talent.
A large crowd at Inman hall celebrated Alderman J Edward Barry after his Democratic nomination victory for the Second Middlesex district house seat. Notables praised him and pledged support on election day, as plans emerged to reorganize the Morgue club as the Democratic activity hub for the coming season.
Cambridge football team lines up against the Gloucester YMCA eleven in a preliminary clash. The local squad, though lighter on average, aims for a strong showing with Royce O’Donnell Welch McCullough Mirey Humphrey Ericksen O’Connell Rinkel Ryan in key positions.
Thomas N. Batt of St. Mary's T. A. 8 addressed the Temperance society in the Mt. Auburn district last Tuesday evening. He condemned beer parties used for political aims and urged temperance members to unite to eradicate the practice. his remarks were warmly received.
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