A Mayors Job and Cambridge Governance Under Strain
An opinion column argues Mayor Russell’s honesty and courage are essential for Cambridge’s public welfare, warning that political luxury harms communities. It cites Mussolini and Cromwell to urge citizens to support pragmatic, businesslike city government and oppose democratic excess.
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Russell
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Fall River
Washington
Mussolini
Italy
Cromwell
England
How many dunce caps for Cambridge politics in 1933
The piece questions the cost and efficiency of Cambridge's municipal payroll and the thoroughness of a mayor's expert in auditing city operations. It foresees a year of civic education as citizens become observers of municipal economics and contemplates reorganization to curb losses and unnecessary salaries.
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Cambridge
Simon
Captain Donahue Defends Mass Avenue Safety Islands
Traffic Captain Donahue praises the aging Mass Avenue safety islands as a public necessity and urges careful driving. He notes poor lighting and links alcohol use with accidents while praising Arlington’s bright flashlights and local support for the zones.
Traffic leadership proposal aligns with police role and budget
The article argues that lighting would boost usefulness and that Captain Donahue should join the traffic commission created by the General Court this year. It states the traffic squad head and traffic commissioner should be the same person to save a salary, appealing to Meror Russell as a watchdog of municipal funds.
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Donahue
General Court
Municipal Treasury
Meror Russell
Mayor Russell Forgives Essex Dog Tax Blunder
In Gloucester court Mayor R M Russell faced a delinquent dog tax case tied to Essex officials error. The mayor, not owning the dog, was spared blame as officials admitted the mistake and apologized, while noting ignorance of the law still does not excuse authority errors.
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Essex
R. M. Russell
Gloucester
Cambridge
Russell
Central Square Theatre Premieres Bird of Paradise and More
The program opens Sunday with Bird of Paradise starring Del Rio as Loana and Joel McCrea leading the cast alongside The Night Club Lady with Adolphe Menjou as Thatcher Colt. Also on Thursday Ayres stars in Okay America with O’Sullivan and Dinehart, plus Bela Lugosi in White Zombie.
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Luana
Deloreze del Rio
Loana
Joel McCrea
Constance Bennett
Adolphe Menjou
Thatcher Colt
Anthony Abbot
Mayo Methot
Skeets Gallagher
Lew Ayres
America
Thuradsey
Ayres
New York
Maureen O'Sullivan
Allan Dinehart
Henry Armetta
Bela
Dracula) Lugosi
Public rallies and political planning noted for city events
The text outlines political activity in the city including a Democratic rally at the Hotel Commander on the eve of election, plans for a public testimonial to Councillor Edward J. Sennett, and discussions on city administration changes. It mentions opposition to salary grabs, possible mayoral candidates, and a new Central Police Station planned for Central Square with staffing shifts awaiting final arrangements.
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Galgay
Bill
Lyons
John
Columbus Day
Water Department
Civil Service Commission
Richard
Central Square
John J. Kiley
Francis J. Good
Boston Municipal Court
Democratic City Committee
Edward J. Sennett
Council Approves $50 000 Street Construction Loan
The Council adopted a loan order for 50 000 to fund street construction and keep workers on the job for several weeks. Councillor Wyeth failed twice to gain reconsideration of two actions from last week concerning abatement of sewer assessments on University Road. His call for further study was rejected 10 to 4. The meeting ended with routine minor matters.
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Wyeth
University Road
City Council Files on Rindge School Report by Thomas Loner Gan
City Council files include the new Rindge School report presented by Thomas D. Lonergan. The public record prompts curiosity about Lonergan’s views on the action and its implications.
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Rindge
Thomas D. Lonergan
Tom
Cambridge Columbus Day Parade Impresses City
Cambridge Council K of G staged a bright Columbus Day parade with music and a punctual 3 PM start. Judge Francia J. Good served as chief marshal while John D. Crowley and Lieut. Robert J. Douglass led contingents. Mayors, D A’s, and executives rode in open cars as St Mary’s and St Paul’s groups joined in. Speechmaking followed in Harvard Square with Rev Fr Hickey and state officials present. Prizes honored the best units.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Council
K. of G
Francia J. Good
John D. Crowley
American Legion
Robert J. Douglass
Harvard Square
Richard M. Russell
Warren L. Bishop
Middlesex County
John A. Matthews
Newark
N. J
K. of C
John E. Swift
John J. Toomey
St. Mary's
School committee reshuffle assigns Worden to High and Latin secretary
Ten years ago Miss Agnes M Worden was appointed secretary at the High and Latin school to fill Katherine Carrolls vacancy. Gerald Liston of the School Agents office is named temporary School Board secretary. Worden continues at the Latin school alongside Miss Maurie Walsh.
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Agnes M. Worden
Katherine Carroll
Gerald Liston
Miss Worden
Maurie Walsh
Walsh Braz
Gloucester Court Hears Dog Tax Neglect Case Amid Mixup
In Gloucester District Court on Tuesday fifteen people including Cambridge mayor Richard M. Russell faced alleged neglect to pay dog taxes. A mistaken call named Russell, who did not own the dog, led to dismissal of that case and others were continued or dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Gloucester
Essex
Richard M. Russell
Cambridge
Cambridge civic notes and obituaries from 25 years past
Gossip notes discuss Alderman Henderson on Harvard College engine aid for Cambridge and local burdens. Arthur L. Farrell dies at his mother’s home after long illness. widow Helen Toohey and one child survive. funeral at Sacred Heart. St Peter's Institute harvest party opens social season chaired by Nicholas Burke. Fred W. Dallinger elected chairman of No License Committee for the year. The Charles Associates led by Dan O Connell to hold their Annual Jan 3 at Institute.
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Ten Street
Boston
Cambridge
Arthur L. Farrell
John J. Farrell
Spring Street
Helen H. Toohey
Church of the Sacred Heart
Arthur
St. Peter's Institute
St. Peter's Hall
Concord Avenue
Nicholas F. Burke
Nick Burke
Fred W. Dallinger
Fred
Charles Associates
Dan O'Connell
Institute
Ex-Rep J Edward Barry Attends Railway Officials Conference
Ex Representative J Edward Barry, local tourist agent for the Wabash Railroad, departed Thursday for St Louis to take part in a conference of railroad officials. Arthur is described as a memorable man with a notable presence in Harvard Square and Cambridge.
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Commonwealth
Arthur
Harvard Square
Cambridge
J. Edward Barry
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Local items mix politics, crime, and society notes
Ex-Senator Brennan stirs City Hall fears amid Plan C petition doubts. A home fire on Hurley Street endangers Manuel Testarro's family after a child’s match incident. Jimmie Trephon sells the Trephon Lunch to new management. Joseph F. Dee to become Cambridge Council K of C Grand Knight. Haverty to officiate. Cambridge Terrier Frintilla wins Brockton Fair blue ribbon. Roche pushes English departments in local schools. Edw A Sullivan heads Rindge class with Lilian Hartigan among the staff.
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John P. Brennan
Quinn
J. P
Russell
Manuel Testarro
Hurley Street
Joseph F. Dee
Cambridge Council
K. of
John C. Haverty
Haverty
Cambridge
Brockton Fair
Frintilla
James P. Gormley
Huron Avenue
Jimmie Gormley
Roche
Rindge
Edw
A. Sullivan
Lilian R. Hartigan
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