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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
8
Editorial praises the friendly tone among Democratic candidates for mayor and notes a move to unite procedures to avoid discord. A plan for a one week pre caucus campaign and agreed rally messaging is discussed to preserve party harmony and minimize personal conflict.
The column touts a strong Democratic aldermanic slate as superior to the Non-partisan-Republican options and lists numerous Democratic nominees in discussion for the board. It argues eleven picks from the list would form a brilliant, businesslike administration for the people.
A historic editorial voices dismay at Democratic members who threaten to bolt the Springfield convention if their preferred candidate loses the primary. It argues the majority’s mandate should prevail, cites Bartlett opposition, and echoes liberty themes with poems from Lippincott’s Magazine.
A nostalgic verse fragment describes a June breeze sweeping rosy clover across meadows and daisies, drifting snow, and playing among treetops. The lines evoke a tranquil, pastoral mood with nature’s gentle motion.
A Syracuse Herald cartoon caption jokes about a dog that "tried to bite me" and questions whether the animal is near sighted or lacking in good taste, reflecting lighthearted editorial wit.
E Wellington Abbott, recently named officer at Soldiers' Home Chelsea, is tied to Dem circles and to George Washington Turnbull on the board of registrars. Ward 5 primary booth moves to Harvard School. Ward 10 at Porter's Station, both prompting calls for centerward placement. Freddie McDonald faces criticism from fellow Democrats over voter list conduct. Russell A. Wood appears on the ballot despite his request to remove. No opposition in the upper district to incumbents as tempers cool.
The Republican city committee requires enrollment to sign nomination papers while voting at primaries needs no enrollment. Many Republicans fail to enroll so their signatures are invalid, allowing leaders to block nominees and keep control with a small, approved slate.
A speaker criticizes the Cambridge board of registrars for offering only four registration nights before the State primaries, arguing other cities extend access and noting Medford’s clerk serves on the board. The speaker questions daily office hours and points out each registrar earns $51 annually.
In a city of about 100 000 people residents queued at night to register for the upcoming delegate contests. Ward 4 features Thomas J. Conrick and William Danehy against Fred Thyng and Daniel J. Sullivan on Bartlett ticket with McGillicady on a separate slate. Ward 6 lists Edward J. Quinn Thomas J. Duris and James H. Donnelly for two seats. Ward 8 pits Edward B. James and Patrick H. Concannon against John Cooney and Fergus O Keefe. Ward 11 shows Frank McDermott David J. Nelligan and J Frank Facey on one delegation while John A. Tupper Joseph O Authier and Edward Murphy form the other.
Dr. Sennett, family physician, reports former Representative James Montgomery underwent a major abdominal operation at Boston City Hospital. Dr. Baker performed the procedure. He emerged from anesthesia in good condition but remains in danger at the moment.
In Wards 1 3 the fight begins as candidates campaign until Tuesday. Andrew Hogan seek renomination citing voting record while Sennett Hurley push for Ward 3 seat. Ward 4 7 sees J B Smithers pressuring three incumbents amid stiff opposition and possible break up of an existing coalition.
Mrs Elizbeth L McNamara of 239 Upland Road North Cambridge was named national president of the Auxiliaries of the United Spanish War Veterans at Cedar Point Ohio during the annual convention. She is wife of Captain L McNamara of the Fifth Infantry M V M and active in military affairs with Estella H Weston Camp auxiliary to Leslie F Hunting Camp Cambridge.
The building law commission appointed by Mayor Wardwell has prepared a proposed draft of a new city building ordinance. This is not the final draft but is placed before citizens for criticism and suggestions. It follows Boston building laws enacted this year and contains 133 sections.
James F Sullivan of Ward 19 Boston campaigns in the third councillor district as a veteran labor organizer and businessman. He led Steamfitters Local 22 and helped form the Steamfitters Helpers Union, later owning Whittier Construction Co. and holding multiple local society memberships.
A fragmentary digest cites political slogans and ballot mentions with a note on tenement house construction funding. It includes misquoted dialogue and a Harpers Bazaar aside about idols and pedestals, ending with a Chicago Tribune quip about marital knowledge.
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