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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1931
Page
8
Stanley Staziak of Cambridge renowned wrestler and sports figure dies after a wrestling injury. Paul Bowser and Cambridge peers remember him as a dignified athlete and loyal friend who helped elevate wrestling in New England.
A campaign speech excerpt portrays Councillor Delaney accusing the Cambridge Industrial Association of self serving influence over Mayor Russell. The text credits the association with $12,000,000 in property development and $400,000 in annual taxes, while casting doubt on Cambridge voters’ discernment and urging scrutiny of local governance.
Page 1 display from the Board of Election Commissioners calls unregistered citizens to register to vote for the city election. It emphasizes civic duty and notes government costs, urging timely participation to choose officers for a two year city government. Registration steps are summarized on Page 1.
City leader criticizes compulsory auto insurance and calls for repeal or replacement with stricter measures. He argues current law fails to deter driver recklessness and does not address property damage or out-of-state drivers, proposing license revocation after final tort judgments remain unpaid.
Edmund J McGreenery announces he will not seek re election to the Cambridge School Committee due to business pressures from his brokerage firm Carew and McGreenery. He expresses gratitude for support, notes his ward connections, and mentions ongoing public service to Ward 65 and Ward 5. He cites local education and law background as his qualifications.
Horace Powers announces another bid for City Council representing Ward 6. He cites past defeat in the last preliminary and urges voters to back an upright honest capable councillor to serve in the legislative branch amid challenging times.
Arrangements are underway for a dancing party and beauty contest at Elk's Hall in Cambridge on Monday evening October 5 hosted by the Inter-City Club. The event features a beauty contest open to all attending young ladies with a Patrick J. Delaney trophy for “Misa Cambridge, 1931” winner, donated by mayoral candidate Mr. Delaney. Officers listed include Harold Davis president and Miss Charlotte Mahoney vice president with committee chair Arthur Sullivan.
Names of associates on the committee for the dancing party and beauty contest are listed as Miss May Flynn Louise Jellows Catherine Keefe Ruth Kelly Helen Kelly Esther Lawlor Mary Martin Catherine O Neil Audrey Rothwell Thelma Rothwell Ronald Dolan Frank Daley James Donovan Philip Fey William Gillian John Fitzgerald Leo Looney Edward McNeeley John McGovern Fuss Thompson Joseph Williams and William O Hara.
The Central Trust Company advertises a new Tax Club to help Cambridge property owners save for next year’s taxes. It notes tax bills can be high and suggests saving a little weekly to ease payment. The bank reports good progress and urges joiners to prepare for future bills.
At a Sept 12 meeting the Italian American Democratic Club of Ward 9 voted not to engage in a mayoral primary. The club stated all parties are friends and will support the nominee Jos Talarico, Chairman Advisory Comm. Which nominee Ed.
A retrospective column recalls Cambridge figures and issues from twenty five years ago. Dr John E Somers presses for only Cambridge residents as night school teachers amid applicant surplus. Councilman Russell A Wood vies for the Republican nomination for Representative. Julius Meyers seeks re election and boasts a strong following. Alderman Arthur Henderson enters mayoral race as non partisan candidate. John J Scott unsettled after John F OBrien withdraws from delegate race. Ed Walsh, elevator operator, listed sick but serves as truancy officer. Ex Alderman Nicholas F Burke suffers eye illness. Supt Tom Tracy recommends elevator in Brattle Square building though not installed. Thomas P Rowe Jr, Central Trust messenger, fell from streetcar and required hospital care. James B Soper returns to Board of Health Clerk duties after rest. Officer Fred Ellis quells a foreigner at city treasury over labor pay on pipeline. diplomacy and rough methods contrasted.
Gossip notes Nellie Carey veteran elevator operator at City Hall will serve her last official ride on September 30 and retire to passenger status. Gene Hamilton becomes first Ward 4 Council candidate to file papers. Central Trust Company announces a Tax Club to aid taxpayers and property owners.
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