Local Official Candidates Listed for County and State Posts
County Commissioner candidate George R. Duren of Carlisle seeks votes along with County Treasurer Joseph C. Authier of Cambridge. Registers of Deeds Northern District John J. Devine of Lowell and Southern District John Broughnessey of Marlboro. Register of Probate and Insolvency Frank J. Simonds of Lowell. State Senate Second Middlesex James A. Montgomery. State Representative First Middlesex William P. Nickerson. James F. Aylwood and Edward J. Sennott for the Third Middlesex. Henry F. Lehan for the Fourth Middlesex. Edward W. Abbott and Samuel F. McArthur for the Fourth Middlesex district.
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John J. Devine
Lowell
John.braughnessey
Marlboro
Middlesex
James F. Aylwood
Edward J. Sennott
Edward W. Abbott
Samuel F. McArthur
Salutatory of a Cambridge Democratic Paper
The piece asserts the newspaper's purpose to defend Democratic men and measures, present fair coverage of Cambridge affairs, and keep locals informed about public servants. It pledges partisan support while promising honesty, respect for rights, and useful, profitable reading for all Cantabrigians. It aims to attract broad readership and sustain Democratic alignment.
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Cambridge
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Evry
McNamee Emerges as Cambridge Democratic Leader in Victory
A historic shift in Cambridge politics saw the Democratic Party emerge from factional chaos to cohesion under McNamee. Once divided forces rallied behind a bold leader who secured a partial victory and then a decisive mayoral win, followed by a strengthened aldermanic board.
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Democratic Party
Cambridge
Hewald
Taja
McNamee
Democrats rally to defend their gallant leader in city battle
A Democratic speaker urges unity against a united opposition aiming to topple the party’s kingpin. The crowd is urged to resist in upcoming municipal elections, affirming loyalty to the leader and the party’s future. The message frames the leader as a heroic victor and calls for steadfast support.
Party Differences and Democratic Victory Reflections
A Cambridge Democratic victory in local government is celebrated as a landmark. The speaker urges unity, discipline, and internal party resolve, citing lessons from Plutarch about unity versus division and urging Democrats to focus on core principles and collective strength across the broader commonwealth.
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Democratic Party
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Wus
Alexander
Plutarch
Scilurus
The Mercenary and the Rise of a Political Party
A Cambridge city political document notes that over fifty Democratic voters faced barriers as a new party movement seeks to organize. It praises the courage and energy required to build a lasting political force amid opposition.
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Ita
Cambridge
Endorsement schemes and bigotry in city politics
A protest narrative denounces Library hall as a corrupt influence that helped push unfit candidates through local caucuses. It recalls Mayor McNamee’s controversial tenure, the shift to true democracy, and the rise of political manipulation by the anti Democratic forces seeking “good government” at the cost of integrity.
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O. K
Library Hall
McNamee
Walter Wardwell
Wardwell
Hugh
Slop-Over Method Sparks Aldermanic Clash Over Streets
Alderman Bell denounces the streets superintendent over accounting issues as a partisan attack on the city’s street administration. The nonpartisan group seeks to derail the Dems by pushing a hostile council committee, led by Samuel D. Elmore, with alleged misrepresentations and overzealous tactics.
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Alderman Bell
John T. Shea
Samuel D. Elmore
Council
Elmore
Eilmore
Shea
Slop-over No 2 and political clashes discuss city graft
A chronicler describes whispers from a city official about a scandal involving Mr Shea and General Champlin. Auditor Upham defends the administration, while Alderman Bell’s calls for information spark further slop-overs and criticism of the investigatory committee.
Mayor McNamee on Cambridge tax values in 1901 02
The article defends Mayor McNamee's stance on city tax assessments, arguing current methods undervalue land and overvalue improvements. It notes marshland sale above assessed value, outlines proposed district changes, and cites public reception of the assessors and mayor’s noninvolvement in valuations.
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McNamee
Cambridge
Passing of Councilman Shea
Michael J. Shea council member from ward four, elected last year as a Democrat, deserted his party in March to vote for J. T. Donovan for assessor. He said the desertion was due to his personal friendship with Donovan and his loyalty to him.
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Michael J. Shea
J. T. Donovan
Donovan
Deserter Shea loses bid after nonpartisan ticket choice
After bolting the Democrats, Councilman Shea sought a place on the nonpartisan aldermanic ticket but was rejected as Donovan’s faction held the line. Shea removed his name from the nonpartisan voter rolls and retreated to private life, a fallen figure from the old alliance.
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Shea
Derman
Donovan
Democrats
Board of Aldermen
Democratic City Committee
Mike Shea
Non Partisan Tactics Question City Welfare
The piece accuses Mr. Bell of political maneuvering amid a city purchasing dispute in the street department. It notes Auditor Upham corrected an error under Mr. Shea and questions Bell’s timing, suggesting unpaid Building Department bills and a motive to discredit city finances rather than concern for public welfare.
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McNamee
Upham
Shea
Gen. Champlin
SUGGESTION AND A COUNTER SUGGESTION
The letter argues for nonpartisan school governance and equal party representation to keep schools out of politics. It notes nonpartisans celebrated a recent “victory” in electing school committee candidates and questions what they aimed to save the schools from if Democrats could outvote them at the polls.
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Adams
Facey
Hooley on the Colonial Club and the push for funds
Hooley discusses fines and a contested push to control the Colonial Club. He describes factional maneuvers by the Non-Parts, wiring favors, and a plan to name a candidate with a 700 Demicrata support pledge. He hints at a shift schedule and campaign buttons.
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Colonial Club
Hooley
Fennessy
Quincy Square
Sum
Fennesay
Mac
Wardwell
Ww. C’s
Danny
State House
Jimmy Mulvane
Jimmy Curry
Mulvene
John Shea
Down East
Gargie Coxie
Political tone fills a tainted district report
The item laments party strife as W. Abbott runs for representative while Shea is praised as a controversial figure. It critiques Bridge Commissioner Levett and notes rally turnout, GOP rhetoric, the Colonial club, and a non partisan tone. City Auditor Upham states the incident is closed.
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Upham
Let Us Save the City at Colonial Club Remains Vague
Remarks by Mr Champlin at a select gathering at the Colonial club drew harsh reactions among listeners. The general urged action to save the city but did not specify what threat existed, and some who understood the meaning chose not to oppose it.
Machine politics alleged in Cambridge election clash
The piece accuses Cambridge non-partisans of denying machine influence while exposing a covert political apparatus at work. It highlights a candidate for Principal Assessor who faced swift opposition from non-partisan leaders when pursuing fall caucus nomination, suggesting the machine’s reach shapes party fortunes and questioning virtue claims.
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Democrats
Cambridge
Benith
Thia
Rosalam
Annala
Tammany of New
Cambridge Politics and Ragman Rolls in 1901 Rally
A Democratic rally at Cedar hall in 1901 featured Gus Daly presiding and introducing John H. H. McNamee as a speaker who would become Cambridge mayor. The piece mocks nonpartisan efforts, recalls Ragman Rolls, and notes councilmen Clark and Elmore apologizing for a stone payments story as Republicans cheered James A. Montgomery and Edward at an Odd Fellows hall gathering.
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Cedar Hall
Gus" Daly
John H. H. McNamee
Cambridge
Daly
St. Paul
Odd Fellows ‘Hall
James A. Montgomery
Ediward
Cambridge Politician Weighs Party Support Over Party Boss
The article quotes a Cambridge politician asserting his right to seek his party's verdict on candidacy and challenging a party leader's authority. It questions whether he will defy orders or yield to fears of the machine, highlighting tension between personal autonomy and party control.
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Cambridge
Rumor of School Pay Shortfall Quelled by Budget Update
Cambridge school officials reassured teachers after circulations claimed salary cuts. Agent Samuel B. Hubbard reported September payroll left $33,441.93 from $68,654.14, while the budget originally set at $360,000 was trimmed to $353,000. Officials emphasized pay would proceed as planned on November 30 and December 1.
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Cambridge
Samuel B. Hubbard
Cambridge School Committee
Charles H. Thurston
Thurston
Police Chief Cunningham Pushes Headquarters Upgrades
Henry J. Cunningham, newly appointed chief, presses extensive improvements for the police department. Plans include removing a bathroom to create an office for Clerk Commerford and installing desk telephones for the chief, inspector, and clerk, replacing the old wall phone. Also notes St. John’s parish reunion on Nov 18 at Odd Fellows hall and James J. Clifford's permanent appointment to the tre department.
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Henry J. Cunningham
Aquar
Chief Cunningham
Com
St. John’s Parish
Rindge Avenue
Odd Fellows Hall
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