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Newspaper
Massachusetts Cambridge Chronicle
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
16
Alderman Carstein as chair of the clay pits committee spoke in support of a 35000 dollar appropriation to buy the Cofran clay pit on Concord Avenue. He noted the issue, long debated, seeks action for the upper city clay pits with approval from three committee members.
A fragmented passage condemns repeated mistakes by a local committee regarding a park project. It argues the need for clear discussion, better planning, and decisive action to address undesired features described as ugly pits and their negative influence, urging city leadership to intervene.
Memorial day exercises in Cambridge honored veterans of different eras with a parade and wreaths. Camp Leslie Hunting No 12 and other posts joined in decorating graves, singing, prayer, and Lincoln's Gettysburg address. The event featured local schools, a lunch, and a tribute to Comrade Walker.
Commander Estey presided as taps sounded and detachments laid flowers on soldiers graves. About 100 attended at Trade Association hall where John D Thompson led a post dinner program with Ebenezer Pike introducing remarks about late Post Commander Totin Walker. Alderman H H Perkins spoke for the city.
Charles Beck Post 56 G A R assembled early on Wednesday to honor comrades in soldiers graves. They visited the soldiers monument, Cambridge cemetery, Memorial hall, and Harvard Memorial theatre where Major Henry Lee Higginson presided and Dr Samuel M Hers offered prayer. The Harvard Glee club sang Fair Harvard and John Read spoke. The day concluded with America and a benediction by Dr Crothers.
Friday evening at the science lecture hall the English High School debating society elected officers for the coming year. Mr Oakes spoke briefly, Cameron won the presidency, Hursh becomes secretary, and Wilder was elected treasurer among eight candidates amid a vote of the members from the top classes.
Public invited to visit the Branch on Massachusetts Avenue after today to partake in a free shine. Local notice promotes storefront event and customer goodwill during new promotions.
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