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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1904

Page

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Scholars Sent Home Amid Cold Weather at Shepard School

Reported in East Cambridge, scholars at the Shepard school on Massachusetts Avenue were sent home due to dangerously cold conditions and lack of heating after boilers were removed. Residents condemn the Daly administration’s policy as health and education suffer. Representative Henry F. Lehan held a rally in Cambridge Athletic Association rooms, facing a cool reception as attendees from Barrett, J voters, and Lehan supporters filled the crowd.

Shepard Massachusetts Avenue Public Building Department Tracy Houghton Daly Henry F. Lehan East Cambridge Cambridge Athletic Association Lehan Barrett Mr. Lehatr Boston Hogan Daniel Dinan Coyle Brighton Honest John Quinn Mr. Lehan Cornelius Minihan Big John Coveney Ald John Allen Dinan John T. Shea Mr. Barrett Mayor McNamee McNamee John Quinn

Downey Rally Highlights Democratic Backing for Councilman

A Thursday rally at Union Athletic Club endorsed Councilman Jeremiah F. Downey for State Representative in the Second Middlesex district. Speakers praised his council work, including his stand on the water loan, and urged Democrats to nominate him at next Tuesday's party meeting.

Union Athletic Club Jeremiah F. Downey Middlesex Augustus B. Johnson James F. Quinn Quinn Downey Common Council Nelligan Down Demn Cronin Mr. Downey Ila Monk Water Board Coffin

Downey Seeks Cambridge Seat Amid Water Policy Backing

Democratic leaders rally around Downey as he campaigns in Ward 8 for the legislature. Backers praise his water loan stance and insist his work on the shower baths and the Shelter project reflect his service to the party and constituents.

Cronin Downey Daly John Brennan Ar. Downey Behan Innes KF Black Ward 8 Cambridge Cambridge Feld

Stroke Ends Long Police Career of Lieut Mullett in Cambridge

Lieut William Mullett of Cambridge Police Station 8 suffered a paralyzing stroke at Appleton terrace last Tuesday after a day on duty. A 60th birthday and Civil War veteran, he served 40 years in the department, rising from private to first lieutenant before declining a captaincy. He survived earlier blood poisoning that cost part of his right thumb and remains in an unconscious or near-unconscious state in care.

William Mullett Cambridge Appleton Terrace Burke Lieut. Mullett Bill Mullett Cambridge Police Department Somerville East Cambridge East Cambridge Hand Engine Company Casey Cambridge Ice Department Massachusetts Mair Oaks Richmond Malvern Hills Bull Run Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg Nine Run Mullett Allen Cambridge Police

Helen Keller Day at St Louis Exposition

Helen Keller, a Radcliffe graduate and renowned blind author, will have a dedicated Helen Keller Day at the St Louis Exposition. The story of her life in The Story of My Life, with letters from Miss Sullivan, is praised as educational for mothers and teachers. Myrtle Darling markets the book at 1671 Cambridge Street.

Helen Keller Radcliffe Miss Keller Miss Sullivan Alex. McKenzie Myrtle Darling Cambridge Street

Thomas Kh Shea at Tit Globe

The Boston press features Cambridge women in theater but notes two standout men, Otis Skinner and Thomas Kh Shea. Shea, brother of John T Shea, is rapidly forging a reputation for his stage ability and rising prominence in the dramatic field.

Boston Cambridge Otis Skinner Thomas Kh. Shea John T. Shea Shea

Shea to Star in Cardinal Richelieu at Globe Theatre

Cambridge crowds expect Shea to rise to the top as he debuts at the Globe with Cardinal Richelieu. Boston mayor plans a personal visit to witness his masterful production alongside a week of The Bells Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Othello in a schedule that includes matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.

Cambridge Globe Theatre Shea Globe Collins Boston Cardinal Michelieu Channing Pollock Washington Times Cardinal Richelieu Jekyll Hyde Cardinal Richelle Tom

Institute Notes Highlight Strong Season and Club Activities

The Institute notes praise the baseball team for a standout season and strong records in both the state and Canada. They report social and academic events including the Glee Club with George Johnson and Manuel Andrews, a new balcony stairway compliance, safety measures, and a dramatic club production of Temperance Town directed by William McElroy. Plans for a gym class and a sacred concert selling fast are mentioned along with efforts for a basketball season preview.

George Johnson Institute Glee Club Manuel Andrews Institute Dramatic Club Hoyt’s William McElroy Cambridge Shaughnessey's Institute Old Maids James Quinn

Board of Health Hears Ambulance Relocation Protest

At a Wednesday board meeting, a motion to rescind the transfer of two ambulances from Whiting stable to North Cambridge was adopted for advisement amid protests from North Cambridge residents near a smallpox ambulance. Licenses for stables and horses were reviewed, with several hearings granted for permits to keep horses at various addresses. Miss Spencer requests a hearing seeking a barn behind her house as a potential health board headquarters, which the board declined.

A. G. Teed John Ryan Washington Street Patrick J. Joyce Royal Avenue Dennis Sheelin Columbia Street Miss Spencer Dr. Spencer Board of Health Hoard of Health

New England politics mix in Cambridge town notes

A Cambridge Sentinel column recaps local council debate over a water loan, councilman Monk’s push for accountability, and Wood’s support for a portion of the pipeline. It catalogs candidates for ward seats, party machination, and upcoming sports and civic events amid a tense political season.

Watertown Bank Treasurer Sentenced to State Prison

Nathan A. Frye, treasurer of the Watertown Savings Bank, who confessed to stealing $12,000, was sentenced by Judge DeCourcey to not less than four years or more than seven years in State prison. Counsel argued for a lighter term citing age and record, but the judge and district attorney supported a State prison sentence.

Middlesex Criminal Court Nathan A. Frye Watertown Savings Bank DeCourcey John (. Gray Sanderson

Mount Auburn Bride Weds James Condon at Sacred Heart

Miss Hridget Flannigan of Mount Auburn district married James Condon of Waltham on Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends and music was provided by the church choir. They will reside in Waltham after October 19 and later tour.

Hridget Flannigan James Condon Waltham T. W. Coughlan Church of the Sacred Heart Mt. Auburn Street Auburn Court James Rockett Holy Cross College Worcester Sacred Heart T. A. S St. Patrick's T. A. S Roxbury Thomas Finnegan Edward Rockett Soiety

Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thomas O Hara

Hosts of the O Hara household celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at No 158 Mt Auburn Street with a large gathering and abundant silver gifts. Music by McInnis orchestra, vocal solos by Gertrude Haley and Breen along with violin and bari tone pieces enhanced a lively evening attended by ex Mayor McNamee ex Police Chief Cunningham and Harvard trainer John McMasters among many friends and relatives.

Thomas O'Hara Mt. Auburn Street McInnis Edward McGuire Gertrude Haley Gertrude Breen Jeremiah McCrehan Thomas Heffernan Mary Helen Katherine Sarah Alice John Thomas John H. H. McNamee Henry J. Cunningham William Brooks John McMasters Harvard University Timothy Haley Cornelius McGuire Frank O'Hara Michael Cassidy Wm. McCormick Wm. T. Phelan Edmond Lamb Jas. B. Hennessey Wm. P. O'Hara Edward O'Hara Daniel K. Dinsmore John Niland Delaney Hanley John Rozant John O'Neil John Riley H. Concannon Wm. Hanks Conley J. J. Ferguson W. J. Cunningham Wine Lynch John Fay Martin Brennan Geo. T. Francis I. J. Breen Richard J. Cronin Frank Delaney Edward Delaney William Haley Walter Haley Matthew Durgan John Delaney Thomas Riley Frank McInness James Keary William McIntosh Whoriskey John Roach James Conley Wm. Brooks Frank Berie John McDonald Thomas Connelly Fred Meckness John MeInness Patrick O'Hara John McGrath E. T. Lamb John A. Melanesas Mary Seavey May Mullen Gertrude Hinley Anna Conley Margaret Coan Margaret Cahir Anna Connolly Mary O'Hara Abbie O'Hara Katherine Crowley Helen Dollard Emma Knsmore Ellen Doan Julia Meara Minnie Nelligan Agnes Nelligan H. Cleary Mary Rozint Mary T. Monahan Margaret Monahan Sarah Quinn Margaret McHugh Julia O'Neil Durgan Catherine Mullen Mary O'Stara Louise Burns Lee Mary KE. Monahan I’. Nf Wim. Banks J. Conley Margaret Coen Helen Coen M. H. Cleary Richard Cronin Jardinieres James BR. Hennessey Br. T. Lamb D. K. Dinsmore Edward O'Hare Nicholas A. Cassidy Mrs. Cunningham J. H. H. McNamee Lynch John J. Roach T. W. Haley George BH. Francis Margaret McCue T. J. Breen

Health board clerk returns from two week vacation

J. B. R. Soper, clerk of the board of health, arrived this week after a two week vacation that included travel through eastern Massachusetts. Aldermen Barry and Harrington were guests of the Highway Committee on a brief junket related to inspecting the South Acton gravel bank on Thursday.

J. BR. Soper Board of Health Massachusetts Barry and Harrington Highway Committee South Acton

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