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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
3
Applications for naturalization must be filed with the clerk at least one week before they are heard by the Court and must be sworn to by the applicant when filed. If applications are made, evening Court sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings in October to hear those applications in docket order.
Transit timetables list hourly and interval service from Arlington Heights to Adams Square and to Scollay Square, with night, Sunday, and special routes via Beacon Street, Harvard Square, and Mass Ave. Also notes Sergeant P. M. April 9, 1904, including Lt. Hall purchasing a residence on Inman Street and his long community involvement.
The well known shoe dealer Patrick Burns aged 45, of 151 Norfolk street, died suddenly last Saturday. Born in Ireland in 1859 he learned shoemaking in his native village, came to America at 20, lived in Arlington a year, then established his shop at 149 Norfolk street where his business grew over the years.
Customers mourn a respected shop owner described as always giving his best. Survived by widow and two sons, Francis P. and John C. Funeral held at St Mary’s Church of the Annunciation with high mass officiated by Fathers Dwyer, Barry and Brown. Burial at St Paul’s cemetery Arlington.
Lillian Higgins of 11 Mt. Auburn Street near Boston attempted suicide by swallowing three sublimates after a late night dispute with a supposed lover and another girl on Court Street. She was treated at a Court Street drug store, antidotes given, then moved to Relief hospital in stable condition.
Division 49 of A O H plans a two part Mastrel Show at Institute hall on January 20 1905 featuring talented young men and new specialties unseen in the University city. A report to police describes two gypsy fortune tellers who stole earrings and a chain from Manuel De Costa of 62 Vinestreet promising cures. The swindlers are said to have exploited credulous women citywide.
A Cambridge wave of brutal assaults on women sparks police surveillance. Louise French, 25, nurse for William H. Dunbar’s family, was attacked on a Huron avenue car ride, gagged and robbed but survived. Mary Cunningham reports a purse snatch near Mason Street. Donohoe, a Newton man, is arrested after an attempted street robbery, with Petrocce as a witness. Police keep names quiet to protect victims.
The Cambridge Social Union on Brattle street reports an unusually early start with registration on October 10 and a busy opening week. Dancing classes for children at 4 30 and adults at 8 on Mondays, dress making Wednesday evenings, and courses from reading to higher mathematics. The music department uses Harvard teachers and the business department offers shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, civil service prep. Open to men women and qualified boys and girls. inquiries at Harvard Square rooms or by telephone.
A Cambridge celebration at 839 Norfolk Street honored Edward J Gagnon on his fiftieth birthday with a surprise gift of a gold watch and chain presented by Ed Barrett. The evening featured soprano Lizzie Sullivan and many local performers, including the Craigie Trio and Brockton city quartet, and continued past midnight with songs and Shakespeare readings.
Boston athletic instructor George B Frazer named to replace Joe Bean at Cambridgeport Gym with wrestling coaching and broad gym work. Bean moves to Catholic Young Men's Gymnasium in Atlanta Ga. Chas JBP Lucas claims ongoing world records in potato race. Port gym plans minstrel vaudeville for Thanksgiving eve. track team prep and over 50 outdoor prizes noted.
Inspector Nellan filed larceny charges against Mrs. Ethel Gordon of 11 Peters Street after a cloak disappeared from Cloverdale Creamery. Julia Sullivan left the cloak on a counter while shopping at John Corcoran's store and returned to find it missing. Gordon was questioned and fined $60 in district court and appealed the case.
Sporting notes report Blink McCluskey the Philadelphia boxer will fight Billy Thompson at Cambridge A C on October 24. They previously met in a six round mill in Philadelphia where Blink plans to press from the start now that he faces looser rules. Blink is described as in prime condition.
The report details boxing matchups featuring Mac Blink and opponents Thompson Canole and McCluskey with regional ties to Manchester New Hampshire and Philadelphia. It also covers Harvard football practice, Newton High vs Rindge, and a historic Harvard athletics suspension over a young player's bet incident, highlighting injuries and lineups.
The Eighth District Democratic Convention met at Brattle Square Armory on Saturday evening. Of 65 delegates, 36 attended from Cambridge Somerville Belmont and Arlington. Henry J. Cunningham was named temporary chairman and Edward Grant temporary secretary. After credentials were approved the temporary body became permanent. David G. Haskins Jr of Cambridge was nominated by William P. Nickerson and his nomination was made unanimous. A district committee was elected with Jere- names continuing.
Miah F Downey and Thomas P ONeil from Cambridge Joseph A Haley and Hugh A Jones of Somerville John J Crockwell and John Enright of Medford John P Feeney and Lawrence Reed of Woburn Joseph W Stack of Winchester George C Tewksbury Arlington John Shaughnessey Jr of Belmont. Mr Haskins a well known Democrat in the district serves as secretary of the Anti Imperialistic League and lives on Massachusetts Avenue near Trowbridge Street in this city.
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