31 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1936
Page
1
Councillor James F. Mahoney angrily pressed for an order to use retirement funds to assign ten reserve officers to duty, citing 182 patrolmen and undermanned night squads. He urged the mayor to heed council recommendations and boost street policing, warning drivers would be safer with more officers.
Renowned violinist Louis Flip Contestible collapsed on Essex Street near Central Square and was rushed to Cambridge City Hospital where doctors said he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and remained in serious condition. City Council debated a 6500 dollar Raymond Street yard repair order with rivals arguing over centralization and WPA plans before the measure was defeated.
John J. McGillicuddy presents a weekly column compiling whispers innuendoes and hints gathered in the week. The piece blends rumors with verified notes about local people events and happenings in town.
Report notes a close 2nd district race in Ward 4 5 and 6 and a Governor contest between Charlie Hurley and John W Hargis. Councillor Paddy Delaney defends Mayor Lynch. nine votes line up to abolish Library Trustees over the mayor’s veto. Nomination for City Clerk discussed with A D name floated.
Cambridge Elkdom mourns the death of Charlie Loud the popular bartender and minstrel who spent seven years at the local Elks Club. Friends visited him in hospital earlier in the evening. he died around 9 30 PM. Leading Knight Benny Wild arranged for burial with local services held Monday in New Hampshire.
In Cambridge the ongoing national state race shows a faded color with quiet enthusiasm. Despite strong Republican registration, locals expect a Democratic majority though rallies like the Rindge School event for Jimmy Roosevelt drew fewer attendees.
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