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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
4
A Cambridge article argues that the Non-Partisan machine is a front for the Republican organization and that funds and campaigning in naturalization and registration are controlled by ex-Mayor Champlin. It urges Democrats to see through alleged hypocrisy and rejoin the party of the people.
The piece attacks Daly as a non partisan mayor who does nothing for Democratic candidates. It claims he aids Republican naturalization, avoids Democratic conventions, and opposes Jeremiah Downey while seeking another nomination. It labels him a secretive Republican puppet and criticizes his public career as saleable.
The text denounces a former Democrat as untrustworthy and unreliable, condemning his current role as an ally of Nonpartisanship and labeling him beyond the pale of Democracy. It emphasizes a public career that allegedly marks him as uniquely suspect.
The article argues for examining Canadian reciprocity as a low tariff measure to boost New England prosperity. It cites Massachusetts and neighboring states' resource limits and transport costs, urging closer trade with Canada to unlock northern markets and offset western and southern competition.
The text argues that Canadian reciprocity could lower costs by sourcing hides coal lumber and other materials from Canada, boosting cheap production and higher selling prices. It contends fisheries and agriculture would gain or endure minimal harm, citing Massachusetts population data to support the broad benefits and urging policy toward global prosperity.
The piece traces Massachusetts public debt from 1893 to 1898 under multiple Republican governors, noting debt growth despite calls for tax reform. It cites figures for net and gross debt, critiques taxation as oppressive, and highlights calls by Gov Crane for fiscal restraint and new expenditures only with rigid economy.
The annual State treasurer report shows total public debt for 1908 at 71,805,800 with direct debt 14,782,040 and nominal or contingent debt 50,583,228. The figures reflect all debt for which Massachusetts is liable and must be paid by residents.
The editorial argues for Aylward over Rounds in the Cambridge senatorial race. It labels Rounds as lacking ability and criticizes his record in the State House and Senate, citing absences on roll calls and his sponsorship of a police board bill viewed as harmful to local self-government.
The Massachusetts Democratic notification meeting drew large crowds and harmony. Speakers Thayer Douglas and Crosby emphasized reforms for wage earners and small manufacturers, signaling a strong party showing for governor candidate Webster in the upcoming election. Republicans were portrayed as opposing reciprocity with Canada except for limited drugs and another item.
The Democratic campaign announces an October 20 kickoff with daily evening events until election. A first talk at Sullivan's store will feature Representative Deltrick and Senatorial candidate James P. Aylward, with ex Mayor McNamee expected. Additional rallies are planned in North Cambridge Brattle Square Prospect Hall Inman Square Windsor Hall and Institute Hall.
Weather reports show the Cambridge Field area enjoying favorable conditions. Political organizers plan to hold smoke talks in Democratic club rooms and smaller halls to launch a campaign of education across the city.
The Russell club, a revived Democratic group in Cambridge, unanimously endorsed Judge Parker for President and Hon W L Douglas for Governor of Massachusetts at a Corontal club meeting. The revival signals a comeback for the party in city and state issues and predicts Cambridge backing of Parker and Douglas if cooperative with the Democratic City Committee.
John R. Thayer denounces police antics and urges restraint at Boston and Massachusetts reform. He cites 60 000 Republicans backing real reciprocity with Canada and criticizes current leadership while urging voters to elect Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The piece frames a heated political climate ahead of elections.
East Cambridge residents hear annual P Stearns Davis W R C 66 inspection at Grand Army Hall on Tuesday Oct 25. Gore Mothers Club October meeting set for Wed Oct 19 at 2 PM in Gore Kindergarten with officers elected and social hour. Frank McCloskey to take charge of P H Moriarty's store in Harvard square Monday. Augustus W Neilson 66 dies at Marshfield after illness. former Putnam School janitor member of Old Fellows Masons G A R New England Order of Protection. funeral at 2 PM Thursday from 48 Third Street, Cambridge Cemetery. Father Mathew Temperance Society hosts second whist and dancing party at St Johns Hall next Friday to aid building fund. Autumn dinner by P Stearne Davis W R C 66 planned in Trinity M B vestry Nov 2 noon to 2 PM. tickets from corps members. J H Lavery of 230 Bridge Street subject of a surprise on Inst.
Foresters presented a charm to a local member as friends attended a gathering with songs, a collation, and speeches. Notables include Father Mathew T A 8 with 200 members and a Ninth regiment drum corps in the Boston parade. Various events include a German mission entertainment, a wedding in St. John's Newfoundland, fundraisers, club meetings, and local political candidacies.
Tettigrew Bright & Co analyze the current market cycle centering on credit. They note banks hold deposits far above loans, signaling improving business and speculative activity. They emphasize resilient liquidity and demand for funds as stocks rise and 1905 is set to be strong.
Rev Father Jette 8 J a Yukon mission priest has completed the first translation of the Inuit language into a phonetic alphabet and will publish the primer in Winnipeg. He learned from native speakers aided by a paralyzed Indian boy and a visiting Eskimo teacher, then tested the prayers with success. He plans to return north after the book is published.
The Catholic publication urges parents to shield the family from sensational crime news and disturbing divorce details, recommending a Catholic paper as a safeguard for households and moral guidance.
A short quotation feature contrasts two maxims about happiness and prudence. Barker credits contentment to avoiding trouble and debt while a broader reflection links sincerity to living in alignment with stated beliefs and appearances.
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