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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
6
City records show the Cambridge Board of Aldermen adopting amendments to pawn regulations on Sept 17 1907 and Sept 18 1907. The changes tighten rules for pawnbrokers including recordkeeping inspection and restrictions on transactions with minors. Mayor Walter C Wardwell approved the measures.
City Hall Cambridge hosts hearings by the Board of Survey on October 23 1907 regarding acceptance and layout of private ways Manassas Avenue Phillips Place and Binney Street widening. Plans are available at the City Engineer's office for public inspection for 30 days prior to the hearing.
September 18 1907 notices announce a public hearing before the Board of Aldermen on October 1 1907 at 830 PM regarding the George W Gale Lumber Company emission of dark smoke from 0 Main Street and a second notice for the Boston Elevated Railway Company seeking a permit for smoke from power stations on Boylston Street and North Street Cambridge between 7 00 and 9 00 AM and 5 00 and 6 30 PM. Also a burglary report states thieves entered the yard of Mrs Seagrave 1545 Cambridge Street Saturday night and stole a buckboard belonging to her son.
The New England company trains operators to handle the public’s business with high standards. Only 6 percent of applicants gain employment, ensuring capable staff on switchboards known as Central. Training emphasizes observation and experience, with supervision and strict discipline to maintain service quality and prepare novices for emergencies. The article notes pride in the operating force and public appreciation for Central, then shifts to internal society news about Moylan’s vice presidency, new members, and upcoming debates and talks led by Rev. Walsh on historic religious topics. Applications to join are invited from Catholic youths over 18 in St. Mary’s parish until 50 members are reached.
The Father Scully Debating Club held its first meeting of the 1907 1908 season last Tuesday. President John T. Casey, Secretary Matthew R. Copithorne, and Treasurer Thomas F. Hoban were re elected without opposition with instruction to cast a single ballot.
Real estate transfer listing shows Fahy and Flynn brokers selling a modern three apartment house with a large stable and 5000 square feet of land at 126 Windsor Street Cambridge. Taxed value totals 7200 with 1700 on land. Heirs of Sarah Fay transfer to John Anderson of East Cambridge for investment and occupancy.
The Division 5, A. O. H. will stage its 40th annual ball at Cyprus hall on November 20. Raymon d for real estate.
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