Prudential School Expenditures Stir City Council Debate
A correspondent argues city schools incur rising costs and that repairs are shifted to the council. The piece contrasts actual spending with appropriations across schools roads bridges and almshouse services, noting deficits and the historical role of Prudential Committees versus School Committees under statutes and town practices.
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Chronicle
Prudential
Ma. Epvrron
Prudential Committee
Common Council
Prudential School Committee
Cambridge
Cambridge School Committee Meeting Advances Mason Alphabet School
The May 22 1850 meeting authorized Ward II to secure a room for an Alphabet School not to exceed one hundred dollars yearly and to open Mason Alphabet School in Ward II. New teachers and assistants were appointed, maps and dictionaries ordered, and attendance reporting standards set. A Putnam Alphabet School opened in Ward III and duties for music and vocal instruction mandated. June 17 declared a Cambridge school holiday.
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Messrs
Bowen
Munzey
Wellington
Clarke
Felton
Bunwen
Heamer
Muzney
Perkins
Ward IL
Mason Alphabet School
Universaliat Church
Mary M. Jones
Mies M. A. Tarbell
Martha A. Gregory
Broadway
Daniel E. Tower
Messie
Hosmer
Menara
Muztey
Felwn
Worcester
Schoors
Nathan Lincoln
Hingham
Joseph Schmitz
Cambridge Chronicle June 13 1850 newspaper note
The Cambridge Chronicle issue from Thursday morning June 13 1850 reflects a mid-19th century local newspaper page with notices, brief items, and community updates typical of the period in Cambridge.
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Ehursday
Fireworks Law Urged to Curb Public Dangers
A local call to enforce the statute banning fireworks before June 17 and July 4. The writer cites accidents and a fatal incident from nearby towns, urging the mayor to notify offenders and deploy police to stop the dangerous displays and protect public safety.
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Gay Fawkes
Cambridge
Calcutta
Mummy exhibit sparks Boston controversy and wonder
A Tremont Temple display on mummies and hieroglyphics drew a large audience as Mr Gliddon and Prof Agassiz led a spectacle of coffins, embalmed remains, and exotic artifacts. The patient priestess turned out to be a man, eliciting discussions on deception and ancient mysteries.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
Gliddon
Moses
Agassiz
Prieatees
Giiddon
Eatra
Thebes
Pyramide
Yankees
An injunction urged against Mr Paine over innovations
The passage laments a victimless hazard from unfamiliar innovations. It mocks Paine and jokes about transporting him to Neptune as a planet of safety. The tone is satirical and fearful of drastic change.
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Paine
Neptune
Sword Presentation At Cambridge By Lt Col Eustis
Prof Eustis of the Scientific School a recent Lt Colonel in Topographical Engineers at West Point presented Captain Green with an elegant sword after a Cambridge City Guard drill. The weapon features a double snakes hilt and a castle-guard motif. The ceremony drew many witnesses and was described as the prettiest such affair in years.
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Cambridge
Ward 2
Eustis
Corps of Topographical Engineers
Weat Point
Green
City Affairs Meeting Notes and Public Petitions
The June 11 City Affairs meeting recorded petitions to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities for medicinal use, to appoint an additional Field Driver in Ward One, and redress grievances over a sewer in Broadway. It notes a Chief Engineer Candidate declining Fire Department office, a Bunker Hill celebration invitation, firings at Engine Co. No. 4, and a Wyeth street survey report. Roland Litchfield Jr. appointed City Material Adj.
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Broadway
Moses Stearne
Prospect Street
Francia L. Chapman
Fire Department
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Engine Co. No. 4
Anid Company
Benj. F. Wyeth
Garden Street
North Avenue
Joint Committee On
Garden St
Alewife Brook
B. F. Wyeth
Publications on New Books and Local Notices
A brisk literary notice reviews new publications including a drama by Geo H Miles and works such as Lucy's Hart Crown and Gibbon's Decline and Fall. It comments on foreign praise, publishers in Boston, and letters from Count De Panavar. It also notes musical offerings from Elias Howe and local civic developments in New Haven and Cambridge.
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Elias Howe
Cornhill
Boston
M+ Lopron
Meesra
Baker
Southard
Shipping News and Political Moment in Britain and America
The article notes two American steamers, the Authentic and Exoyano, reaching New York after long voyages. It discusses Lord John Russell securing support for a bill in Parliament amid foreign policy debates and cabinet shifts. Reports from Manchester hint at rising iron prices as US yields affect imports, while electoral law progress remains steady.
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Aign Newe
Onr Inet
Aifentic
New York
Exoyano
John Russell
Ennrregis Pe Puglia
Ren
Palmerate
Manchester
Thing
Miet
Lise Henson
Henek
California Gold and Pacific Trade Report from New York
Cherokee reached New York after leaving Chagres on May 26 bringing California news. Gold dust prices rise and flour costs surge. mint proposed in California. San Francisco appoints mayor and recorder. 17 steamers link California and Panama. Beaker Hill anniversary planned in Charlestown with parade and large civic and fraternal turnouts.
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Califore
New York
Chagres
California
San Francisco
Middle Forks
Washington
John
W. Geary
Mr.Tilford
Panama
Crnees
Gorgona
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Mummy
Aquarius
Perkin
da. Westen
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Webster
Mesara
Merrick
Goodrich
Sobier
Clifford
Bemis
Commonwealth
Roland Litchfield, Jr
Teeaday
J. C. Bogg
A. H. Romany
Brattle Square
Old Cambridge
Akill
Fai
Montimuen
Lucy's Hart
Cambelage
Munroe
Gilson
Mitman
Phillips, Sampson & Company
Gibbon
Phillips, Sampoon 8 Co
England
New- England
London
Paris
Rung
Amerique
America
Mansa
Ping-Sang
Wankin
Enat
Fonsang
Journal de la Philosophie Chretinne
M. Kinproth
Annales Orientales
Count de Panavar
Membre de L'Institute de France
Goory
Lapr
Bishop White
Jenny Lind
Camtown
Mel Bird
New Haven
Willard
Casleris Paribus
Patio
Evane
Main Street
Pois
Beaker Hill
Boston Courier
Buoker Hill Monement Association
Aston
Teanor H. Wright
Edmonds
Andrews
Siate
Salem
Lowell
Roabery
United Order of Americans
Middlesex
Fire Department of
Gov. Everett
Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Fitthburg
Aroca
Kent Company of Boston
Saloren
Monument Hill
A. Breanes
Norrath Street
Chavel
Newark
N. J
Condit
Breurha
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