Sad Case of the Popular Fireman Edward J Flynn
Edward J Flynn died last Sunday at his home after three weeks of illness from typhoid fever and bronchitis. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden. Knights of Columbus members recall his life and efforts, with remarks by Dr John B Dwyer and Captain James Murray. The egg basket skit by Grand Master Timothy M Goodood drew laughs as ex aldermen and local officials performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Flynn
Elm Street
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Flynn
Knights of Columbus
Tom Moore
John B. Dwyer
James Murray
Thegg Basket
Board of Aldermen
Timothy M. Djood
John J. Ahern
Michael H. Flynn
E. A. McCarthy
John &. Dwyer
Charles R. Greco
Funeral of Boston Woven Hose worker mourned by fire units
The 27 year old man, a Boston Woven Hose employee and fiancé, died shocking friends and family. Firehouse escorts, a solemn high mass at St Marys, and numerous floral tributes marked the funeral procession from his home to Somerville line. He served with Engine 2 Lafayette square and was a member of several organizations. Family thanks Cambridge Fire Department for support.
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Boston Woven Hose Company
Portland
Hampshire Streets
Somerville
Smerson
Engine 2
Lafayette Square
Flynn
O’brien
Son
Ayotte
May Collins
Misses Fisher
Julia Cronin
Gertie
Iaddis
May Gaddis
Sadie Vanburg
Dolly Boyle
Newman
Richardson
Pillow
Cross
Sickle
Crescent and Star
Crown
Crescent
First Annual Banquet of Cambridge Knights of Columbus No 74
The Fourth Assembly of Cambridge Council No 74 Knights of Columbus held its first annual banquet at Brigham's hotel Boston last Wednesday. Twenty members attended a long festal evening in honor of the discoverer Christopher Columbus with speeches by Edward N Manning Edward J Brandon and James F K Aylward.
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Fourth Assembly of Cambridge Council
Knights of Columbus
Brigham's Hotel
Boston
Brigham’s Hotel
B. A. McCarthy
Edward N. Manning
Edward J. Brandon
Christopher Columbus
James KF. Aylward
Public Hearing On Civil Service Extension Proposal
The Good Government League calls attention to a public hearing at 8:30 next Tuesday before the board of aldermen and common council in joint session. The item concerns extending civil service to all salaried city officials except elected ones, as referred to the committee of revision of the city charter. If the council requests it, the Mayor will confer with civil service commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Government League
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Civil Service Commissioners
Civil Service
Civil Service Law
Executive Council
Savings Banka
Commonwealth
Richard H. Dana
Massachusetts Civil Service Reform League
Sortwell
E. R. Cogswell
Cambridge Social Union and Civic Service Debate
A Cambridge social event featured Doctor E A McCarthy as chair and a list of notable attendees. The Cambridge Social Union at Brattle Street opened evening classes with courses in English, science, languages, art, and civics while plans to extend civil service rules to city officials were discussed by reform advocates.
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Civil Service
Radcliffe
Union
Boys
Woman's Club
Brattle Street
Harvard Square
Cambridge Social Union
Paris
Harvard
Gossip on City Politics and Police Posts Reflects Tense Feud
The column recalls ex Patrolman Rice seeking reinstatement amid a murky record and hints at Mayor Daly reshuffling ranks with Billy Davis, Donovan, Coveney, and East Cambridge aldermanic ambitions. It notes fund strain in the Buildings Department and political maneuvering ahead of the December fiscal year, alongside local election clashes and labor committee actions.
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Gordon
Daly
Billy Davis
Donovan
Coveney
Hurley
Hall
Alferman Davis
Ibridge
City Hall
East Cambridge
Nineteenth AFL Convention Held in Lynn This Week
The State Branch of the American Federation of Labor held its nineteenth annual convention in Lynn this week. Cambridge delegates included Larry Joel, president of the Cambridge Central Labor Union, and Michael J. Collins of City Employees No. R270. The convention was called to order.
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The
American Federation of Labor
Lynn
Cambridge
Larry Joel
Cambridge Central Labor Union
Michael J. Collins
Institute Baseball Team Ends Notable Season
The St. Johns Literary Institute baseball team closes a successful season with a strong record and a celebrated win against a Canadian All Star squad. Managers from several New England League teams expressed interest in several players.
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St. John’s Literary Institute
Canada
New England
The
Institute
Murphy
Fallon
Martin
Corbett
Sergure
Coady
Lynch
Cummings
Henderson
South Boston
Lexington
South Boston All Star
Lynn Athletic Club
Watertown
Everett Athletic Association
South Quincey
Committee reports on loans to unions and labor actions discussed
The executive council was directed to draft a clause guiding loans from state funds to unions facing trouble. Harry W. Joel of Cambridge Central Labor Union was elected to the Legislative committee, noting 620 strikers in the past year. Aimed resolutions urged support for textile strikers and protest against NEB Tel Co demands. The Cambridge team’s season results and roster were also reported.
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Committee On Executive Council
Committee On Constitution
Executive Council
Harry W. Joel
Cambridge Central Labor Union
Joel
Harry M. Joel
Organized Labor
A. F
Fall River
George Frisbie Hoar
N,eb, Tel
Tel. Co
Cambridge
The
Central Labor Union
Prospect Building
Massachusetts Avenue
Jackson Club rally for Alywird and Sennott Down ey
The opening rally of the Jackson Club will be held October 30 at 3 p.m. in support of Mr. Jamee VT Alywird for senator and Mr. Edward J. Sennott and Mr. Jeremiah F. Down ey for representative. A number of other speakers will address the meeting.
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Jackson Club
Jamee VT
Alywird
Edward J. Sennott
Jeremiah F. Downey
Talented East Cambridge Young Lady Plans Europe Trip
Miss May A. Sullivan of Third Street, East Cambridge, one of the prettiest and most popular young women, is soon to depart for a lengthy European trip.
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May A. Sullivan
Third Street
East Cambridge
Europe
Miss Sul
Scully Memorial committee weighs statue or fountain
A Cambridge committee assessing a Father Scully memorial meets in City Hall to decide between a statue or fountain. Public meeting set for October 20 at Prospect Hall with many clergy and civic leaders invited.
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Father Scully
Daly
City Hall
Cambridge
Prospect Hall
Prospect Street
John J. Williams
Bishop Lawrence
John O’brien
Church of the Sacred Heart
David N. Beach
Alexander McKenzie
Shepard Memorial Church
Dean Hodges
St. John’s Episcopal Theological Seminary
William J. Dwyer
P. H. Riley
St. Mary’s Church
Francis G. Peabody
George W. Bicknell
Edward Abbott
Mgr
Thomas A. Magennis
St. Thomas’ Church
Jamaica Plain
John W. Hammond
Jabez Fox
Charles Almy
Eugene A. McCarthy
Central Square
Lafayette Square
Broadway Park
Holy Thost Hospital
Charles River Parkway
West
Boston Bridge
Holy Ghost Hospital
Associated Charities
Howland Dudley
Avon Place
Sixteenth Annual Women’s Auxiliaries Conference Held in Boston
The sixteenth annual conference of the Women’s Auxiliaries to the Y M C A of Massachusetts and Rhode Island met at the Association building on Massachusetts Avenue. The program listed registration, preparatory service, social hour, banquet with brief addresses, praise service, president’s address, and devotional services led by Mrs. Grover of Lynn and Mrs. Dyer of Boston.
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Young Men’s Christian Associations
Massachusetts and
Rhode Island
Association
Massachusetts Avenue
Mies I. J. Dyer
Boston
Kingdom
God
A. M. Grover
Lynn
Sullivan Sister Profiles In Local Social Spotlight
Livan, a talented young lady, captivates friends with her pleasant personality. Sister Ellen, also noted for dramatic ability, is a well known figure. Miss Sullivan camps with Ward One Table at the Democrat ic field day and remains a true Democrat. She plans Europe travel and a return near March first, then a western trip to the mountains and Yellowstone Park.
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Livan
Ellen
Miss Sullivan
Yellowstone Park
Smoke Talk Opens Winter Exercises of Division 21 A O H
Division 21 A O H held a Smoke Talk at Grand Army hall Quincy square last Wednesday evening. State President Cummings attended his first official visit amid enthusiastic reception and wild applause. Mayor Daly ex mayor McNamee and Chief Cunningham, all members, spoke to a warm crowd.
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Grand Army Hall
Quincy Square
Cummings
Division 21
William T. Phelan
Order of Hibernians
Daly
McNamee
Henry J. Cunningham
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Edward J
Alton B. Parker
the “Sentinel's
Rice
Mullet
Hamlet
John
Harrington
Davis
Barnard
Exeter Park
Sentinel
Lester's Hall
James R. Crocier
Committee On
Bates
Friends of Human Progress
Michael D. Collins
A. G. Bookwalter
Z., Collins
Army
Ira I
Hasbrouck
Providence
Man
A. C. Dixon
D.D
Miss N
Mabel Vella
A. F. O. L. Convention
Henry G.davis Jhiuus
Mary A. Suliivan
FA. Scully
Women’s Auxiliary Conference
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