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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1895
Page
4
The piece notes Berlin's hunt for sensational funds as observers compare Baltimore attendance to ball players in Boston. Commentary from the Tribune and Boston Journal mocks modern terms like bike and electrocute while reflecting on public perception of titles and era slang.
A columnist notes no ice famine and a bountiful peach crop while quipping about sympathy for Maria Barberi. The writer mocks women who demand equality yet recoil from penalties, saying they cry out when touched.
A Boston group formed as a Newspaper Sermon association to supply Sunday papers with readable non sectarian religious matter. The public likely will not value this non sectarian content as news readers seek other material.
The League of American Wheelmen argues railroads lack a uniform practice for treating bicycles as baggage. They contend bicycles are true baggage like trunks and valises and foresee railroads from large cities needing special transport provisions during showers or heavy rain.
A Concord reformatory correspondent signed W. J. B. criticizes secret societies for self serving power plays and hidden influence. The piece defends fraternal groups by highlighting charitable deeds like widow and orphan support and education funds, urging W. J. B. to visit Boston for the Knights Templar conclave and reconsider.
The notice states deadlines Tuesday night to ensure insertion in the same week issue. Early receipts prevent condensation or delays in articles. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T F Newton.
A stream of local items from South Acton notes births visits and travels. Mrs Hodges and son Henry take August vacation visiting Petersham and Athol. Revs Dusseault and Bux ton lead talks and church services. A.C. club lawn party with Acton band. Baseball loss to Hudson 2 points. Miss Isabelle S Jones marries C W Rice in town. Acton Antiquarian society memorial for Josethe Hill of Hyde Park. Local church schedules listed. Kodak for sale by F W Hoit.
Boston prepares for the Knights Templar triennial conclave with a two foot by one inch map detailing parade routes bounded by Massachusetts and Warren avenues Tremont Street the Common and the Charles River. The map marks black landmark buildings and red parade divisions heading toward specific streets aiding strangers and headquarters location. Window view rights spark early demand as merchants price vantage seats high.
Boston faced a late call that altered the outcome as Parscree changed course in the seventh inning. Brooklyn showcased strong pitching and defense, while umpire decisions and crowd support influenced the shift as the visitors claimed the win amid a tight contest.
In Lowell Massachusetts Peter Turnbull and John Kelliher argued over the A P A issue. Kelliher allegedly rushed Turnbull who was on a window sill and he was thrown from three stories to the ground. Turnbull died of a broken neck. Kelliher was arrested and to be arraigned for manslaughter.
The city of Mexico grants a 99 year charter for a new industrial railway to connect valley factories and linking incoming railways. The line may use steam or electric power and is seen by railway men as one of the broadest liberal charters issued.
In Malden district court Dr. Harry A. Bonyman of Everett was fined 56 for allegedly failing to notify the Everett board of health about a diphtheria case. The trial tested the constitutionality of a recent state statute amendment as the doctor appealed the ruling.
William A. Shoemaker, counsel for Holmes, argues that extensive publications misrepresent Holmes. He claims the public has no true conception of Holmes and that his gentle demeanor and kind heart preclude the idea he committed murder.
Dr. B C Seaton fired two shots at John B Quinn over alleged unwelcome attentions to the doctor family. Seaton pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to kill waived examination and was held in 10000 for the county court.
In San Francisco Hans Hanson one of three sailors from the American bark Hesper who killed Mate Fitzgerald faces a hanging on October 18 along with instigator St. Clair. Sarf the third man confessed and was acquitted. In Boston George C. Dudley aged 59 died by taking laudanum at the Howard House after escaping Worcester asylum days earlier.
The entire state attended a free silver convention in Fort Worth on August 7. Speakers were issued by silver orators all urging 16 to 1 as the standard.
Readable figures show sheep and cattle on sale at Brighton and Watertown with noted prices for beef, store cattle, sheep and lambs, hides, and tallow. Western cattle and New England imports appear with totals and price ranges, while market activity hints at weaker trends due to heavy arrivals and limited country buyers.
A Chicago refugee report from Spring Valley inflames Negroes in several cities. Whites in Ladd Toluca and surrounding areas arm and mobilize in case of a feared invasion by Black residents. Reports describe assaults by Italians and mass meetings urging arms and possible moves against Spring Valley.
Hudson notices note pensions and visitors from Boston and New Hampshire. The Hudson cycle club rides to Franklin Park. repairs needed at the town house carriage drives. various residents travel or host guests. A local bowling prize earns 293 on duck pins. public health ad for DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure underscores local remedies.
In Nabant Massachusetts on August 7 the Master Plumbers' association of Boston held an outing. During a ball game F R Land was struck in the abdomen by a foul tip and is reported to be dying from the injuries.
Bar Harbor society this summer embraces cycling as a social rite with ministers Mavroyeni Bey of Turkey and M. Alfred Le Ghant of Belgium cited among the prominent wheelers. The Boston Record clipping notes bikes as a key social symbol as residents ride about the fashionable watering place. DeWitt's Cholera Cure ads appear among the page items.
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