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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1905

Page

2

Thurston Leads Democratic Mayoral Field as Others Eye Nomination

The Democratic mayoral race heats up with Thurston Aylward Rady and Deitrick competing while Assessor Brooks steps back. Also obituary notes Boston Mayor Patrick A. Collins, a lifelong Democrat and eminent lawyer, described as a modest yet masterful orator who rose from humble beginnings to public service.

Mayor Collins Boston Mr. Collins Patrick A. Collins Collins Congress London Cleveland O'Rielly Tremont Temple

Thurston Changes Course from Senate Bid to Mayor Candidacy

The political scene centers on Charles H. Thurston who, after speculation about a Senate run, remains a Democratic mayoral candidate. Republicans favor Senator Rounds as nominee while Democrats wrestle for a strong challenger. Thurston’s decision preserves his mayoral bid and could influence ward majorities in city campaigns.

Charles H. Thurston Senate Senator Rounds Thurston Rounds Democrats

A Word of Advice to Democrats

A call to action for Democrats to be up and doing and perform duties within the party. The message urges active participation to advance the Democratic organization and improve conditions for the masses.

Democratic Party

Promote Democrat Registration and Civic Duty in District

The call urges Democrats to join a local club or contribute to ward efforts, register if eligible, and assist in the voting process. It stresses prompt action, warns of red tape, and frames voting as a sacred responsibility to prevent harmful laws affecting all.

Hamess

Non-Partisan mayoralty race seen as rival race breaks out

The Non-partisan mayoral contest centers on Wardwell and Davis with talk of ex-Senator Read and ex-Representative Meyers as possible names. Daly denies candidacy while pressuring trusted lieutenants to push him aside or seek Roosevelt’s endorsement amid internal factionalstrife and Democratic interest.

Walter (. Wardwell William R. Davis John Read James J. Meyers Wardwell Davis Mr. Daly Guild Roosevelt Messrs Daly

The Retiring Chairman Henry J Cunningham Reflects on Service

The retiring chairman of the Democratic city committee, Henry J Cunningham, is widely praised for unselfish work and generous support to the party in Cambridge. Under his leadership the committee grew strong, organized, and ready to lead campaigns, gaining respect from both Democrats and Republicans.

Henry J. Cunningham Democratic City Committee Democratic Party Cunningham J. H. H. McNamee Cambridge

Cambridge Gas Light votes 90 cent gas price starting 1906

The Cambridge Gas Light company directors set a price of 1.10 per thousand cubic feet with a 0.20 discount for bills paid by the tenth of the month, making the net 0.90 per thousand. The move is voluntary and aims to foster goodwill with customers.

Cambridge Gas Light Company

City Aldermen Open Session After Summer Recess

The board met on Tuesday evening with Alderman Quinn absent. The mayor announced the July 2 resignation of Morris P. Nelligan as reserve police officer and accepted it. Thom as F. Burke was appointed as a regular patrolman.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Quinn Morris P. Nelligan Thomas F. Burke

City Council Deliberates on Street Funds and Repairs

Aldermen debate a 4000 loan for sidewalk repairs and a 6000 street cleaning appropriation while considering street lamp locations and pole placements on Fallen and Chauncy streets. Protests on pole sites are led by Judge McIntire and others as meetings proceed with committee referrals and adjournment after 10 o clock.

Cation Carson Alderman Hart Flynn and Coveney New England Telephone Company McIntire Wolcott Hall, Goodwin, Saunders and Spencer James Finance Committee Hart W. A. Mason & Son Committee On Finance

Representative Downey Astar Impression In State House

Practical Politics describes Jeremiah F. Downey of Cambridge as a strong first year lawmaker from the Second Middlesex District. A mechanical draughtsman turned speaker, he champions labor interests especially on pipeline and employment issues while aligned with public policy votes on eight hour work limits and peaceful means during labor disputes.

State I House Downey House of Representatives Jeremiah I. Downey Cambridge Middlesex Jim’ Aylward Representative Downey Jeremiah F. Downey Mr. Downey

A Home Reception by Warren Club at Beacon Street

James Murray of the Warren club hosted a Sunday evening gathering at his Beacon Street home aided by his sister Mrs. Jennie Ryan and her husband Mr. Ryan. The party featured Jim's humor and eight songs by "Mique" Canney with strong vocal display from Joe Roach and performances by Billy Bowen Tom Gardner and the Warren Lyric Trio missing Charley Reagan. Lady guests included Rose McHlr oy Annie Cowhig Mamie Fleming Mamie Barrett.

James Murray Warren Club Beacon Street Jim Jennie Ryan Mr. Ryan Canney Joe Roach Billy Bowen Tom Gardner Warren Lyric Trio Charley Reagan Misses Rose McHlroy Annie Cowhig Mamie Fleming Mamie Barrett

Institute Notes Ladies Meet to Transact Life Insurance

Last Monday evening the auxiliary ladies met after summer lay off to transact life insurance at Raymond's.

Raymond’s

Ladies Social Club Plans Amusements and Gym Class

President Miss Mary A. Sullivan presides as over seventy five ladies meet to appoint a ten woman committee to work with the elder society on upcoming amusements. A gymnastic class is likely, with many applicants for instructor. Charles Reagan and Billy Bowen feature in social notes and dances are planned for next Monday.

Mary A. Sullivan New York Ase Kdle English Nellie Shaughnessy Margaret Ford Loretta Martin Mary McCarthy Margaret O'Neil Margaret Mahoney Minnie Carey Margaret Sharkey Joe Lynch Billy Bowen Quincy Point Billy Charlie Reagan Charlie Julia Galvin South Framingham Loretta’ Martin Foxboro Mass Martin Bessie Murphy Labor Day Providence R. I Attleboro Lillian McGuinness Sandown N. H Sadie Quinn Old Orchard

Bradford Club Notes And Local Union Ball Plans

A Sunday special meeting admitted sixteen new members to the Bradford Club. A regular meeting is set for next Sunday evening at SP, M with all members and applicants urged to attend. President Butler proposes a union ball with committees from Bradford, Douglas, Hendricks and Jackson clubs. Stone Masons and Brick Layers Union S34 endorsed Daniel Cronin for the legislature and formed a canvassing committee. Harting club strongly backs Cronin and formed a district canvassing group. Butler is urged to run for common council by ward 3 voters. Local baseball scene saw the Peli cans clash with the Jolly Dogs on Nanasket beach in seven rounds. Cronin supporters helped by Captain Cheyne’s team. Auburns beat Websters 20 to 4 at Magazine Beach, with Art Clements and Jim Grace shining as Auburn batsmen dominated the field, drawing women spectators in Auburn colors. Murphy's store at Bim and Cambridge streets highlights available groceries.

Bradford Sp, M Butler Douglas, Hendricks and Jackson Stone Masons and Brick Sayers Union S34 Daniel Cronin Assa’st Harting Club Cronin Auburns Websters Magazine Beach

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