19 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1931
Page
1
A Cambridge resident argues columns should discuss city needs and governance. He cites the mayor as front of community life and warns that poor leadership harms city dignity, noting Chicago Falls River Buffalo as examples and praising Grover Cleveland’s rise from honest service.
In a city wide contest notice dated Sept. 15 1931 Charlie McCue asks Sentinel readers to consider his candidacy for Councillor at Large. He cites ten years on the School Committee four years as vice chair and seven years on Public Library trustees plus reforms to daily sessions and graduation English requirements.
After returning from Maine the writer notes a flood of campaign talk and plots across contests. Mentions names such as Stratton and Paddy Delaney, speculation on Eddie entering the race, and hints of private lines and local influence shaping the field.
Gossip notes say Patrick J. Delaney of Ward 3, a two term councillor, is launched for mayor with Michael J. Neville as chairman at the Ward 3 headquarters. Also mentions a Dallinger exam for United States Military Academy and chatter about mayoral withdrawals as Paddy Delaney files nomination papers.
City Council clashed with Councillor D J Murphy over Roberta School roof repairs. Murphy challenged Supt. of Buildings Terry on bids and roofing materials claiming costs could be under 400. An order appropriating 20000 for Harvard Square Fire House architect fees passed, amended by Delaney.
Cambridge listing at 320 Harvard Street offers two large front rooms on the first floor suitable as a good office or apartment.
Single or light housekeeping rooms available for students or business people on Harvard Street Cambridge. Quiet building with convenient location and easy access to transit and campus. Suitable for short or extended stays.
Crowded Cyprus Hall hears Mayor Richard M. Russell vow to run again and run city affairs in a dignified efficient honest businesslike manner. Crowd roars with applause as a new microphone system projects the talk to Prospect Street. Campaign manager James T. Whalen and Mrs. Russell share in the brief remarks before Dan Leahy speaks on local government.
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