Cambridge Schools Debate Charter Change at Teachers Club
Figures show Cambridge school expenditures up 119 percent over the last year. Prof Joseph Beale Jr urged a charter amendment to cap annual school spend at 5 dollars per thousand valuation, reduce the committee to five, grant mayor veto power, and elect two at large plus three by district. He argued for efficiency and economy. Reverend Dr George Bicknell opposed district election and mayor veto. No vote was taken. Superintendent Bates urged careful consideration.
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Cambridge
Joseph Hi. Beale, Jr
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Teachers’ Club
Beatle
George W. Bicknell
Bicknell
Bates
Gossip and political chatter from Centinel column
The Centinels Gossip notes discipline in fire service, talks of conferences among Democrats, and mentions key city figures like ex May or Thurston and John Coveney. It also hints at mayoral politics and a real estate pitch urging investment and homes for families.
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Central Square
Thurston
John W. Coveney
Quinn
City Committee
Registrar of Voters
J. Frank Facey
John Allen
Thomas J. Conrick
City Expenditure Watchdog Praised Yet Questioned
An editorial targets Alderman Dow for balking at necessary appropriations. The piece commends a wary city father on guarding expenditures but argues Dow blocks east Prospect Street projects with hesitancy. Continues on page 4.
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Dow
Prospect Street
City Manufacturing Boon at Cambridge Factory District
A manufacturing boom grows in Cambridge's First street factory district north of the new Cambridge bridge. Frederic H. Viaux oversees land development and dispossession as cheap land and a potential spur railroad attract firms nationwide. Peter Gray's Sons Co buys 30 000 square feet on Third street opposite International Steam Pump Co to build a large sheet metal plant for rail, ship, and other lathes. Ashton Valve Co plans a three story brick plant at Binney and First streets. New England Maple Syrup Co moves into a brick steel factory on Second street. Continued on page 4.
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First Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Bridge
Frederic H. Viaux
Third Street
Peter Gray's Sons Company
Union Street
Binney
Munroe Streets
International Steam Pump Company
Ashton Valve Company
Franklin Street
Binney Street
New England Maple Syrup Company
Second Street
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Kelzer Furniture Co
Main St
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Pea Coal
Steve
Franklin Coal
Coleman Brothers
Mass. Ave
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Ave
Camebricce
the Sentinel
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Winter St
Boston
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Arther R. Henderson
Real Estate— Insurance
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City Manufacturing Boon
Derby
Crofut & Knapp
Gharlesgate
Nat. J. Somers
Massachusetts Ave
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