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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
4
The item notes political figures John E. Russell and a candidate for the senatorship from his district. It reflects Democratic stalemate and lukewarm enthusiasm, with references to Cleveland and Cuban affairs. Also mentions Donnelly & Co. of Somerville advertising as Antiseptic Plumbing Artists.
Congressmen Apsley downplays silver sentiment in New England yet supports campaign work here. Fitzpatrick recalls ex-Governor Russell insult at Chicago. Somerville street railway workers grow gardens on West End land. Republicans name Hobart as answer to the vice presidency question Sewall versus Watson, while opponents remain split.
A Boston paper survey quotes Reed and Watterson on rhetoric, notes on English influence, and a passage from Andrew Lang about taste in books. It reviews the August Pathfinder rail timetables, a Massachusetts reformatory report, and regional militia reorganization, ending with a note on a newsroom consolidation debate.
The Enterprise notes a big order challenges but says it remains unfazed by volume. It compares handling gummed stickers to plain slips with no mucilage on the reverse, highlighting the practical differences in printing tasks.
A Milford Journal correspondent satirically proposes a government shoe factory plan. Citizens with shoe materials could get shoes free, stamped as worth $3, then use them to settle debts. The piece notes such schemes are as feasible as more serious proposals.
Sunday and Monday mark many anniversaries including the Duke d Enghien 1772 Cardinal Wiseman 1802 Henry III of France 1589 Condillac 1780 Horace Mann 1859 Frederick William II of Prussia 1770 James II of Scotland 1450 Sir Richard Arkwright 1792 General Sheridan 1888 Henry I crowned 1100 Farragut at Mobile Bay 1864 Pisa council dissolved 1409 War Department created 1789 Joseph Rodman Drake born 1795
The Woonsocket Reporter misstates the New England Sabbath Protective league aims praising clergy yet opposing Sunday labor. The Milford Daily News argues Sundays should be a rest and reflection day, condemning Narragansett Bay excursions as promoting vice and excess and rejecting a liberal Sunday.
Geo N Hart is named district deputy of Assabet Council. A four month old child of John Carney died on Tuesday from brain trouble. this was the infant's only child after an older one passed away about a year earlier.
Mrs. John Davis found a snake between the egg white and shell while testing freshness last week. The snake, same color as the white, was preserved by T F Parker and verified by locals. Davis works in the Assabet woolen mills design department. Parker runs a hardware shop.
Report states a snake eight to ten inches long was exchanged for one thousand dollars. The text questions how such a swap could occur, noting the unusual nature of the transaction.
The regular semi annual meeting was held last Monday with a six month report. Vacancies from the death of John Sexton and resignation of D Milles were filled by Alek Pettigrew and James Morgan. A special meeting is set for next Monday evening to consider several money matters. Stockholders urged to attend.
T. F. Parker expands stock with horses harnesses laprobes and harness hardware. He also carries mosquito netting and other hardware praised for quality and price. Call on him.
Men s shoes tapped and heeled 50 and 60 cts pair M J Durkee opposite Maynard House For Sale Good driving horse five years old Terms reasonable Apply A E Davis Maple street Maynard
Local items report vacation trips by Officers Lakin Barrett Wilson Dan and others. Pond water low after rains. union church August services paused. Miller shifts to night duty. Bordman excited about White Mountain trip. Social visits include Chaplin Blosson Acton and Carter Dav is households. Bridge foundations advance and clambake planned Labor Day. Two prisoners escaped reformatory. $50 reward for capture. Concord Junction church notes list service times and meetings.
Ludwig H. Grunig of New York, employed by Ladenburg Thalman Co., was arrested at the Stanley hotel on forgery charges. A June 29 letter of credit vanished from the firm, Grunig then visited the Adirondacks and later used the forged document to draw 2600 dollars at the Union Bank of Canada, pleading stock losses as motive.
Athens reports Hassa Pasha is restored as Heraklion governor amid mob attacks after he refused entry to a Muslim group returning bodies of two Muslims slain by insurgents. Thousands of armed Muslims march toward Heraklion as Christian residents panic and Turkish troops move from Canea. Fighting also reported in Macedonia with insurgents inflicting heavy losses on Turkish forces at Saran tapore’s pass near Elassona and siege actions at Katranitsa near Sorovitsovo.
In Mena Arkansas on August 5 a severe rainstorm wrecked tents and outfits of about two thousand campers gathered for the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway arrival and homestead openings. Many families searched for belongings as wind scattered gear. despite losses, rapid homesteading continues and schooners arrive hourly. The storm ends a two month drought.
Worcester mass August 5 the state federation of labor held a convention to adopt resolutions and hear committee reports. J D Pierce H Grady D D Sheehan George H Lord Charles Spencer chosen as officers for the year. Washington August 5 two Italian applicants for citizenship were denied as ineligible after admitting they did not understand the constitution or government.
Forecast for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts calls for increasing cloudiness with possible local showers and cooler northerly winds. Rhode Island and Connecticut expect fair weather with southwesterly winds becoming variable and cooler tonight.
A mad dog induced a small panic in Somerville Massachusetts. Reports note widespread fear and temporary disruption as residents sought safety and medical guidance.
From the Manhattan Gleason and Worcester cream ae we have a first class line of selected goods offered for sale.
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