City traffic timing and El service proposals stir Boston gossip
Councillor Foley backs longer pedestrian time at Mass Ave Alewife Brook Parkway. McMenimen seeks restoring seven minute El service to ten minutes on the Harvard Square to Lechmere route. Ex Governor Al Smith dazzles Boston crowds with warm reception and famed brown derby.
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Foley
City Electrician
Mass. Avenue
Alewife Brook Parkway
McMenimen
Harvard Square
Lechmere Square
Dana
al Smith
New York
Boston
Dark Horse Mayor Race Stirs Cape Ann Politics
The town buzz grows over a mystery Johnson mayoral candidate as Frank Facey lists possible Johnsonites and the race draws in Dems led by Governor Ely. Ned Sennett may host talks the night before election while Ed Connors backs Republicans. A new police range and updated fire insurance study loom as Central Square considers a new post office and state hearings continue.
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Johnson
Frank Facey
Richard M. Russell
Joseph B. Ely
Cape
Wm. E
Old Boy Foss
Ely
Cambridge
Dark Horse
Russell
Ned” Sennett
Commander Hotel
Ned
Edmund J
Connors
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Central Square
State House
Norris-Hillis Gils Co., Inc
Enterprise Department Store Thrives in Central Square
Six months of active selling and bold pricing have transformed the Enterprise into a bustling hub of goods and shoppers in Cambridge. Manager Kay leads service by example as owners emphasize bargain-driven volume and cash sales, boosting Central Square business and attracting more customers to the area.
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Central Square
Kay
Cambridge
Cambridge Bar Association Dinner at Parker House
The Cambridge Bar Association will hold its fall dinner at the Parker House in Boston next Tuesday night. A 6.15 pm business meeting will precede a 6.30 pm dinner. Speakers include Anthony O. Shalma, Esq., and Hon. Abraham E. Pi nanski, Justice of the Superior Court.
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Cambridge Bar Association
Parker House
Boston
Anthony O. Shalma, Esq
Abraham E. Pinanski
Superior Court
Brief City Council Session Ends With Constable Appointment
One minor message from the Mayor was received, confirming the appointment of a constable. The meeting proceeded without debate, with peace and harmony prevailing as President Murphy addressed a recreation department communication from Supt. Mahoney outlining duties by the four remaining supervisors.
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Murphy
Supt. of ‘Recreation Mahoney
Council orders release of park and recreation data
President Murphy authored the order demanding full information from the Park and Recreation Commission after concerns about an insufficient answer. The message notes the council’s last week action and indicates the commission was to provide clarification.
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Murphy
Park and Recreation Commission
Notice to Central Trust Depositors
Leopold M. Goulston acting for Bank Commissioner informs Central Trust Co depositors to file claims under General Laws Chapter 167 Section 28. Claims must be presented at the former Con Trust Co office 615 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge. Proofs were mailed October 22 and must be filed with the Commissioner of Banks.
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Leopold M. Goulston
Guy
Central Trust Co
Con- Trust Co
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Commissioner of Banks
Cambridge Traffic Division praised for saving lives and cutting accidents
Cambridge Police Traffic Division under Captain Joseph J. Donahue reduced motor vehicle deaths from 23 to 11 and injuries from 2040 to 1191 in the past year. Inspectors Reardon Murray Doyle and registrar Morgan T. Ryan coordinated efforts with 192 driving-violations referrals, 766 parking tags, and 104 court prosecutions.
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Cambridge Police
Joseph J. Donahue
James J. Nixon
Cambridge
William A. Reardon
Frederick L. Murray
Daniel J. Doyle
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Morgan T. Ryan
United States
Cambridge Traffic Division
Reardon
Board of Appeal session faces graft accusation and zoning bids
A tense City Hall Board of Appeal meeting dealt with petitions to relax zoning in Mt. Auburn Street and Shepherd Street. An accusation that a petitioner had funded the board sparked discussion amid objections by local residents and a dining room proposal tied to a boarding house venture.
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Board of Appeal
City Hall
L. H. Parry
SS. W. Law
Mt. Auburn Street
Edna §. Chatfield
Shepherd Street
M. L. Hussey
Chatfield
Leazee
Chas. A. McKay
Henry D. Wyeth
Rutland Street
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Allston
Brookline
Waverley
Belmont
Somerville
Watertown
Arlington
Manhattan Market
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Enterprise
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Capitol
Reliable Shade&Screen Co
A. Dennis
Mass
Willard E Herry & Company
Oliver Building
Mile ST
Telephone Hancock
Bo" McMenimen
Harvard
Central Trust Company
Central Trust Company Reorganization Committee
June
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Lila Lee
Joel Mefrco
Fay Wray
Sways
Marlene Dietrich
Blonde Venus
Reet Hee Lee
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Lew Cody Marlas
Mass. Ave
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Puritan Candy Shop
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