Non- partisan machine faces Daly in uncertain race
The Nonpartisan machine and Daly are at a political crossroads. If Daly retires, nothing changes. if he seeks the nomination, it becomes a declared war amid wary party rivals Champlin Avis Houghton Weeks Wardwell Dallinger Elmore and Clark. Coveney’s advice and a looming autumn rest cloud the path forward. Daly watches the moon, while fate and ambition loom.
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Daly
Daly Ia
Champlin Avis
Houghton
Weeks
Wardwell Dallinger
Elmore
Clark
Coveney
Ward 5
Macleod for Senator Nomination Promises Democratic Values
The piece urges Frederic J. Macleod as a Democratic caucus candidate for senator praising his democratic spirit public service ethic and independence. It extols his appeal to the people notes his readiness to campaign against the incumbent and portrayals of rugged honesty and sagacity backing his suitability as a standard bearer.
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Frederic J. Macleod
Friends of Democratic
Macleod
Signs of Defeat in Cambridge Senate Race
The article traces Senator Mellen’s shift from joking about Monahan to branding him dangerous. It details coercion and layoffs used by Mellen supporters, condemnations of Monahan, and attacks on ex mayor McNamee and others. The piece urges proof of accusations and hints at purging alleged corrupt Democratic figures in Cambridge.
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Mellen
Leutenants
Mr. Monahan
Monahan
Suffolk
Mellon
Mr. Mellen
Boston
East Cambridge
McNamee
Henry J. Cunningham
Cambridge
Senator Rounds
Democratic Party
Messrs. McNamee, Cunningham
Political attack on Mr Mellen and allies referenced
A letter denounces low tactics by Mr Mellen and his followers. It notes Mr Mellen praised by his rival supporters while retaliating against critics. The writer claims he aided Mr Monahan in earlier clashes and quotes a Latin adage about the gods and madness.
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Mellen
Monahan
Mr. Monahan
Several Democratic Caucus Contests Advise Voters
A city notices several contests in the state election with caucuses set for Tuesday from noon to 9 pm. The piece urges every Democrat to vote for qualified candidates and delegates, stressing experience, principle, and civil discourse while affirming that the majority decision binds everyone.
The Art of Finance and Tax Rhetoric
A satirical essay mocks advocates for higher taxes and grand transit schemes. It questions raising the tax rate toward 25 while suggesting subway fantasies and urging readers to bow to the supposed wisdom of fiscal excess. The tone critiques political leaders and mass transit ideals without graphic detail.
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Massachusetts
Cambridge
Unjust attack on Daly and Donovan over natualization case
A local piece defends Messrs. Daly and Donovan against opponents criticizing their friends, noting a fraudulently connected naturalization witness and two others. It urges mercy, fairness, and cautions against ingratitude while calling the three men out for the harm caused. The letter frames the two gentlemen as noble, urging restraint and forgiveness.
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Daly
Mr. Donovan
Messrs. Daly
Donovan
Messrs
Augustine J Daly in wilderness and decline of a statesman
A reflective profile of Augustine J Daly portraying a fallen leader who once inspired respect, now solitary and unseen. The piece recalls his past admiration from strong men, his current desolation, and a humorous allusion to political dynamics and loyalty. It suggests public longing for his return and hints at a controversial election cost.
A Reflective Rant on Partisanship and Greatness
The piece questions political leadership and fame, contrasting past figures Bancroft Champlin Sortwell Dickinson with a celebrated statesman. It mocks self admiration and begs restraint as it imagines absurd scenarios, then ends with a decision to stop writing.
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Bancroft
Champlin
Sortwell
Dickinson
Cambridge Commercial School Opens With Strong Demand
Cambridge welcomes the Cambridge Commercial School opened Monday September 11 by an Providence based firm. Enrollment has doubled expectations with many graduates of local high school commercial departments joining. The school offers day and evening classes aiming to instill the motto Build for Success in its students.
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Cambridge
Providence
R. I
Cambridge Commercial School
Sennott's Senate Bid Backed By Cambridge Backers
Edward J. Sennott of Cambridge, a Democrat, is praised by supporters as he campaigns for a State Legislature seat. The article notes his two years in the House representing the second Middlesex district, his advocacy on insurance reform, disputes over Cambridge gas pricing, attempts at a flat gas rate, and push for Cambridge subway access.
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Ned” Sennott
the Sentinel
Sennott
Edward J. Sennott
Cambridge
Middlesex
State House
Nes
Sennett
Committee On Insurance
Sennolt
University
House Committee On Rules
Frederick Deitrick
Municil Democratic Party
Tle
Jeremish FL Downey
Colling
Boston
Downey
Thomas McDermott
Second Middlesex
Edward J. Sennoit
McNamee
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Thomas Keough
John Hart
James F. Black
Representative Downey
Tie
Water Board
James Quinn
Steve Harrington
Michael O'Connor
Union Labor
O'Connor
Collins
Edwards
Downey Holds Open Air Rally for State Legislature Nomination
Representative Jeremiah F. Downey spoke at a Dover rally near Cambridge Field at Willow and Cambridge Streets. A crowd listened as speakers argued for Downey's second State legislature nomination, with James H. Gallagher presiding efficiently and showing strong familiarity with the event and local sentiment.
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Jeremiah F. Downey
Cambridge Field
Willow
Cambridge Streets
Downey
James H. Gallagher
Downey Receives Warm Support at City Rally
Alderman Maurice Lynch, Representative John J. Conway, and others praise Downey’s early record and leadership. Downey, greeted with a hearty reception, vows to remain a diligent custodian of constituents’ interests as caucuses approach. Three cheers for Jerry Downey close the rally.
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Marine
Downey
Maurice Lynch
Mr. Downey
House
Walter L. Collins
Dorchester
Conway
James F. Black
Tie
Jerry” Downey
Irish National Foresters Hold Smoke Talk at Essex Hall
John Boyle O Rielly Branch No 415 Irish National Foresters held a social smoke-talk at Essex hall 40 Prospect street with over 400 present. James T Barrett Branch Columbia spoke on his trip to the British Isles. Speakers included Michael O Connor Sam McArthur Tom McDermott and Tom Burke. An entertainment program featured Keefe reading Ro and the McLaughlin dancers and Haley Weston singing. A collation followed.
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John Boyle O
Isle of Green
Patriots
Michael O’connor
Sam McArthur
Columbia
McArthur
Tom McDermott
Hendrick’s Club
Andrew J. Keefe
Tom Burke
George McNamara
McLaughlin Brothers
Roxbury
Buck
Wing
Edward Haley
Martin Weston
Ireland
Victor Associates Meeting Deliberates Democratic Candidates
Last Sunday at the Victor Associates club rooms Democratic candidates for city offices were invited to share views on public issues. President Gallagher presided and honorary chair Thomas J Edwards responded, stressing registration naturalization work to grow the party and noting foreign vote tends toward Democracy.
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Victor Associates
Portland
Hampshire Streets
Rank Gallagher
Gallagher
Thomas J. Edwards
Edwards
Democratic Party
Political meeting and basketball club recall Cambridge figures
A Cambridge political gathering featured Representatives Deitrick Downey and Sennoit praising party unity and local leadership after moments honoring Mayor Collins. The event also highlighted the Columbia basketball team history and Captain Mike Burns as a key figure, with a musical interlude and a closing resolve on Collins' death.
All Star Captain Burns Elected by Greater Boston Group
Michael Burns, known as Mike, was unanimously elected captain of the Greater Boston Basketball association. The article praises his leadership and mentions upcoming stage renovations at St John’s hall, new lighting, and a minstrel show with a star cast including Ed Gaughan and others, plus a growing bowling club scene and strong cooperative effort by the ladies' society.
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Tiger Five
Tim Desmond
Fred Corbett
Chris Holden
Arthur Townsend
Bob Gormley
A. J. Murphy
Columbia
New England States
Dorchester
A. A
Jamaica Plain
Teasdale
All Stars
Five
Michael Burns
Greater Boston Basketball Association
Mike” Burns
Mike
Captain Burns
St. John’s Hall
Billy” Feran
St. John's Hall
Fourth Street
Ed.Gaughan
Hughie O' Rourke
Jim Whalen
Jim Durnan
Billy Feran
John Quinn
Charley Gormley
Gaughan
Ladies’ Society
Rehearsals Begin for Grand Minstrel Show at St John’s Hall
Father Mathew 8 society announces rehearsals for a grand minstrel show and dance to be staged with the ladies’ auxiliary at St John’s hall starting tomorrow afternoon. Director Dom Keegan will guide rehearsals through the production in November, recalling last year’s acclaimed instruction.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
St. John’s Hall
Dom Keegan
Keegan
Cambridge Social Union to Reopen Near Harvard Square
The Cambridge Social Union near Harvard Square will reopen in about two weeks offering around sixty evening classes for men and women. A new feature is the employment bureau, operating since last summer and continuing year round to assist applicants in bookkeeping shorthand and other positions. The union is presented as a valuable asset to the city’s industrial and intellectual wealth and a means to acquire practical knowledge for a comfortable future.
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Cambridge Social Union
Harvard Square
Employment Bureau
Pleasant Social Club Forms In Ward 7 Circles
A group of Ward 7 voters establishes the Pleasant Social Club at 312 River Street. Fifty-two charter members enroll, with John J. Corcoran as president and Sol Barber as vice president. A planned installation and future push to influence Ward 7 toward the Democratic Party are noted.
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Ward 7
River Street
John J. Corcoran
Sol” Barber
Ed” Crowley
John Harrington
James Collins
Albert Hamilton
George McCoy
Jas, Burke
Ed. Hollis
James Farrell
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Augustine J. Daly
John Boyle O'Rielly
Victor Associates Meeting
George F. Monahan
Thomas Henry
Eleanor
George Francis
P. A. Collins
Joe Dover
John Connorton
Arthur Valley
ALL Star
Father Mathew T. A
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