Cambridge Fire Department Under Investigation Debate
Cambridge Mayor Wardwell urges Common Council to form a joint committee with aldermen to probe fire department affairs after a chief engineer ordered a repairs and supplies officer. The move follows criticism and seeks light to improve department efficiency and governance.
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Missteps in Voter Drops Prompted by Officials
The Sentinel reports on alleged partisan interference by assessors and Registrar MacDonald as Democrats fearfully lose names from the voter list. A man jailed briefly and others faced misdirections, with accusations that residents were wrongly marked as gone to Somerville or Connecticut and told to verify addresses at City Hall.
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Registrar of Voters
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Hust Cambridge
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Pear
City politics and primaries spark debate in Cambridge
Local editor notes unsettled party nominations in Middlesex County and Cambridge Ward Eleven. Observes unpledged votes, delegate influence, and expected Democratic aldermanic gains. Mentions streetcar incident, primary results in WarIs1 2 3 0, and stormwork by laborers.
Voters Seek Independence League Ballots in Local Election
Five days after the polls, fifteen residents requested the Independence League ballot at the precincts last Tuesday, signaling limited but renewed party support in the race.
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Ward Six state convention delegates contest overview
Tred E. Theyng delivered the political map last Tuesday, shaping ward six delegate selections amid a tight contest. The event focused on who would represent Ward Six at the state convention and highlighted local political maneuvering.
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Ward Six
Tred E. Theyng
Rumor of city leaders clash and council race in Suffolk
A gossip column recalls a spat between Mayor Wardwell and Board of Aldermen President Charles H. Lake over employee actions. The tale mentions Lake denying strings on staff and hints at a political contest within the Non-partisan til lages. It also notes Republicans visiting the Suffolk grand jury as the Malden Cox versus Somerville Glidden councillor nomination hinges on local delegates.
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North Cam Bridge Policeman Pressures Voters to Sign
A North Cambridge officer is accused of pressuring residents to sign a petition or pledge. The aggressive campaign has sparked complaints from locals and drawn scrutiny from city officials.
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Cambridge
Primaries Narrow Yet Fervent in Cambridge Wards
Cambridge voters crowded Wards 1 2 and 3 amid weather for a tight primary. Monahan topped Richards for senator while Horan and Sennett won the representative nominations. Whitney delegates dominated most wards with Bartlett securing four of the 25 statewide delegate slots.
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