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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1930
Page
1
The Cambridge Industrial Association asks Mayor Russell to cut the $35.70 tax rate for 1930 to aid business, noting the State audit report due and citing Lynn ex mayor Bauer as a model. The Sentinel says it will publish costs next week.
Cambridge citizens rely on Inspector Joseph L. Johnson to root out pure food law violations. Seven defendants faced Judge Edward Counihan Jr for decayed fish sales at A and P stores on Mass Ave and other outlets. Fines of 50 dollars were imposed. candy seized from William Orlof at 156 Rindge Ave led to further questioning over grab bag sales.
The report notes dirt and debris were plainly noticeable and that Orlof was fined $50 for the violations.
The Royse Drug Co. was arraigned for dirty public soda fountain utensils and fined $50 after prior warnings were ignored. Judge Counihan condemned the need to protect public health and enforce laws as all defendants paid their fines. Joe appears intent on finding more victims.
Gold Star mothers fathers and widows of Cambridge have reserved grandstand seats to view the American Legion parade on Tuesday October Tth. Due to seat shortages the Gold Star designation must be observed meaning parents or widows of World War I veterans who died before discharge qualify. Reservations should be mailed with name and address to Miss Edna McNamara President American Legion 239 Upland Rd Cambridge before September 20.
The column questions school building oversight, criticizes a chief janitor in construction work, and notes election results. It reports Councilman Mohr leading in district races, Hamilton praised as a diligent legislator, and mentions upcoming battles and local reform chatter. It cites local figures like Mayor Russell, Senator Kidder, Joseph Monahan, Delaney, and Cambridge voting shifts.
Disputes within Cambridge Democratic circles surface as rumors spread about support for Joseph B. Ely in the upcoming November election. An enrolled Democrat reportedly repudiating Ely is described as a potential key figure in the internal rift.
A reader vents that Tom Heflin and related Irish-heritage politicians should exit Massachusetts politics. The writer calls candidates Caz, Skilton, and Wyeth Republicans, claims divisions and potential defeats, and notes the strategic appeal to Democratic areas as politics, with a blunt call to abandon religious influence.
McMenimen wins in East Cambridge as Lehan forces defect finish. Lehan aimed to back Lyons but only secured third. Brennan defeats Mahoney. Fred Dallinger relieved as Mike Mahoney loses to Brennan. Bean would have won state treasurer with GOP backing. Charlie Innes stopped him. Williams should have kept auditor post.
The question notes Russ Wood's 88 000 votes in a prior treasurer race and asks what became of them. It hints at follow up on vote transfer or outcome but provides no further details or sources.
Cambridge Savings Bank room 201 at its Cambridge building is listed with a 0470 designation. The short note flags the room as a site of interest within the university district.
The letter notes a new candidate for city treasurer to be sent to the City Council next Tuesday night. It also cites local political dynamics around the Beacon Hill deadline and mentions the Republican nomination in the 2nd district race.
A mysterious figure cites 30 as a threshold for legislation at City Hall while Mayor Russell reiterates the number as a point of discussion. The exchange signals upcoming public debate on local policy.
Cambridge resident Charles F. Hurley of the School Committee and Democratic candidate for State Treasurer showed strength and popularity with 8 518 votes as Cambridge voters favored him for state auditor. Polls ran from noon until evening amid excitement.
The final tallying stretched from 9 PML to 4.15 A.M. Wednesday as Ward 6 Precinct 1 and Ward 2 Precinct 3 completed counts. Officials addressed post closing confusion at several precincts with no disturbances reported citywide.
Election totals show Republican candidates leading in several posts. James W. Bean received 1,827 for State Treasurer amid a field. Joseph W. Carriere led as Republican State Auditor with 1,537 votes. Warren L. Bishop toped Republican District Attorney with 3,721 votes. Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate W. Clagett tallied 2,696 votes.
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