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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
4
The article argues against importing venomous reptiles to Hawaii as a remedy against pests, noting historical failures where introduced snakes and mongooses caused more harm. It cites stinging outcomes in the Antilles and warns that such actions could bring dangerous snakes and greater problems to Hawaii.
The United States consul at Beirut reports rapid railway progress in Rhodesia and Beira Salisbury line extensions. A westward route via Victoria Falls may replace earlier paths toward Lake Tanganyika, with Bulawayo to Kasali about 900 miles, and a hoped rapid link to Lake Kasali and Lualatia traffic. The piece notes hoped early completion and mentions a Vanderbilt wedding.
Barre Vermont Aug 18 Barre hosts two rival Republican committees each claiming legality amid factional fights over McCullough Clement and Proctor candidacies. State and county GOP bodies in Montpelier dispute Barre’s Aug 8 group, while both sides open new headquarters and promise a vigorous county contest.
Continued from page 1 the report notes several attending to the injuries of Haynes with uncertain prognosis. A paper mill bridge fence has been erected. Miss Harriet visits Brockton friends. Howard Wilson admitted to the bar.
L N Fowler and Company at Concord Junction advertises furniture bedding and carpets sold at Boston prices.
Boston and Maine Railroad publishes a colored map of the White Mountains from Mt Washington showing peaks ravines and valleys a new original educational piece available by mail for six cents. The text also notes a touring choir’s US and Canada engagement with results from Boston to Concord Lowell Manchester and other cities.
Gilbert Tallandier, steward of the Anita of New York, shot himself in a room at the Atlas House in Marblehead. He had been ashore to buy supplies and requested to be called after three hours. Police report no foul play and the body was prepared for shipment to New York as the yacht continues its cruise.
Commander McCroa of gunboat Machias cables from Cape Haytien Aug 12 that the attempted blockade by revolutionists is spasmodic and ineffective. He notes the blockade is abandoned and that American ships should protect neutral commerce. A New York report also covers cross examination in the Peter Power case.
The censor warned newspapers not to describe the German emperor's return from Reval after visiting the czar to view Russian naval maneuvers. Finance Minister M. Witte has gone to Odessa and the press was forbidden to mention his journey.
President Nichols of Kansas State Agricultural College named for Rhode Island college post. Cruiser Boston commissioned at Mare Island and joins Pacific squadron. Bar exam results show 12 of 272 admitted in July. Transport Lawton arrives at San Francisco from Manila with casuals, cavalry, and infantry. Iron and steel price increases raise raw material costs for Scotch mallerble and sheet workers. University Food Ship Sippy Co of New York incorporated at Dover, Delaware. Torpedo boat Lone toile delivered to Boston Navy Yard. Destroyer Dutel liberated to Norfolk authorities. Concord NH approves 400 for Roosevelt visit decorations on Aug 28. Amasa Sprague of A W Sprague dies in Warwick at 74.
numerous residents and visitors listed with outings and moves. William Thompson visited Worcester. Harry Southwick to Baltimore. Miss Elsie Kebby returned from Plymouth. Ellen Flynn from Somerville. Ralph Ames and family vacation at Lake Jabetes. Miss Mary Gately back from Hough's Neck. Miss Olina Gervais visiting relatives in Marlboro. Louis Bouffard back from two weeks’ vacation. J F Conners begins annual vacation. many others listed as visiting or returning from trips or duties.
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