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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
4
A mixed collection notes on Corbett's nerves under Baltimore fans and a machinist praised for an essential factory device. Also remarks on April house access, Marlboro jokes, a Spaniards in Cuba fantasy, and a weary view of civilization as war looms in the global drift.
The essay compares Thoreau and Emerson noting Thoreau's seclusion, close friendships, and sharper Epigrams. It contrasts Emerson's wider range with Thoreau's exactness and Socratic wisdom, praising both for their enduring moral purpose and literary influence.
Hon. J. Sterling Morton urges immediate nationwide economy across households factories and large enterprises to prevent dissolution and decay as the nation moves from the 19th into the 20th century. He calls for trimming local government costs and making administration more businesslike to cut fixed citizenship charges.
The report notes George E Marrington of Sudbury has just completed his 19th year as district correspondent for the Boston Herald. Despite aging, his vigor and quick pen are praised, with a warning that his retirement would cast a long shadow over Middlesex fields and forests.
An officer of Company D says no trouble has occurred in Major C. K. Darlings battalion, composed of Companies B and D from the city, I from Concord, and L the colored company of Boston. Colonel Parsons is viewed as capable, and minor errors by the majors and captains should not cause confusion.
Boston lawyers push for reduced legal costs amid debate over funding and access to justice. The dispute centers on how much clients should pay and which party bears the financial burden in high profile civil cases.
A heated dispute over libel legislation is recorded with critics arguing current Massachusetts law profits the press. Proponents say a stronger law would shield the public while reducing libel suits.
The Clinton Item notes that altering the tariff in a manner unsatisfactory to Massachusetts manufacturers would have an odd consequence given the state’s large vote in favor of the new administration.
The article recalls the retreat of Cretans after Turkish forces pressed their position, praising the effort as a glorious episode for England and referencing Mr Gladstone in a Boston Globe tone.
Maurice Thompson described Dickens as writing the most slovenly literature ever penned. The Boston Globe notes the provocative remark and asks, who is Maurice Thompson.
A large crowd enjoyed readings recitations vocal and instrumental music and a grapaphone program at the Royal Arcanum Monday. The event concluded with J F Sweeney recounting ocean trip experiences. John Graham a 55 year old blacksmith died of heart disease while returning home from work Monday evening. He leaves a wife and one child. He worked for James Foote and collapsed near the Maynard House before being taken to Railroad Street residence.
The resolutions honor Warren A Haynes of Maynard lodge No 181 I O O F who departed March 26 1897. They praise his enterprise generosity and community service. The lodge expresses condolences to his wife son and relatives and orders the charter draped in mourning for thirty days with notices to the Maynard Enterprise and the family.
The record notes various Maynard businesses advertising spring millinery lines and promotions. Cleary Williams, Miss Naylor, Miss Deane, and M. E. Jannel advertise hats ribbons flowers and novelties. W Marshall offers bicycle repair and sun dry services on Nason Street. The Maynard Ideal Minstrels set April 19 with seats on sale April 5 at A H Haynes.
Notes of warning were delivered to M. Skouzes amid Greco Turkish frontier tensions. Crete may soon have a European governor selected from among secondary powers, with Turkish troops held temporarily as powers monitor withdrawal moves. Independence anniversary celebrations in Larissa passed quietly with public order, while insurgent activity rumors persist and a Turkish cabinet circular blames Greece for the protracted Cretan dispute.
Athens celebrated the 1821 declaration of independence with Te Deum at the cathedral. The king and royal family attended amid cheers for war with Turkey. a carriage overturned but the princess remained unharmed. crowd shouted war and Crete support. Italian Admiral Canevaro asked to be relieved. Rudini signaled relief if Greece ports are blockaded.
Flood report from Memphis notes the Mississippi delta water advancing across previously dry lands with the upper Tunica crevasse widening and water filling tracks along the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line. Forecasts say delta and St Francis basin may clear by May 5 if lower levees hold, else delays on cotton planting.
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure for acute lung troubles and chronic coughs with claims of immediate relief and permanent cure. Lists B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard OC H. Whitney Concord and H. A. Littlefield West Acton as distributors.
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