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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
4
The piece laments peace as troublesome as war, noting public talk on diplomacy, sports, and volunteer efforts. It quips about open doors, bicycles, and dogs fading from use, and finds humor in foreign views of Gen Shafter and shipments of abdominal bands to soldiers.
England constructed the Powerful and the Terrible to match our Columbia and Minneapolis. Yet the Powerful’s voyage to China revealed it lagged behind the Oregon in endurance, armor, and gun power, suggesting we lead in naval strength.
Hon P A Collins advocates directing a large portion of school funds to technical and artistic training including design. The column notes rivalries in industry between Germany and England and cites commentary by H T Parker from London. Parker argues Bismarck and Napoleon I as century’s men while Gladstone’s fame wanes and is seen as less aligned with the new generation.
New York merchants rally against express firms refusal to pay the war revenue tax, forming a counsel with 4000 members. In response to 5 cent price hikes, they create packing companies near New York offering 10 cent deliveries to towns within a radius, threatening wider regional expansion to New Jersey and New England, positioning as a strong new competitor.
The New England Telephone Co offers stock to its stockholders at par, compelling telephone users to pay dividends on stock that should not be issued. An auction would yield about $33 more per share, suggesting the company could reduce rates if it wished. Banker and Tradesman.
General Lawton reports Cuban encampments near the city resist armistice conditions. Secretary Alger states the United States will control surrendered territory and enforce laws. Insurgents must recognize the military occupation, obey U.S. authorities, and be treated justly and liberally.
Washington August 17 The war department began mustering out volunteers not needed in service awaiting Manila news before disbanding troops. Cavalry and artillery units are expected to be discharged. Plans set for a new Porto Rico department akin to Santiago and Philippine departments, to be led by General Brooke on occupation duties.
Washington notes the offer to Senator Allison of Iowa to join the peace commission, seen as likely by many due to his long public service and finance committee chair experience. Allison declines, citing state duties and ongoing legislative work. The same report notes Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley joining Havana and San Juan commissions, with temporary fleet command changes as officers are relieved during sessions.
Washington August 17 the president reportedly offered Senator Gorman Maryland a seat on the peace commission but Gorman declined. The president is said to be searching for another Democratic senator to fill the vacancy.
In Ponce on Aug 17 a priest led a deputation from Ciales, 20 miles northeast of Utuado, reporting outrages by Spanish troops. American flags were raised then torn down as 90 inhabitants were macked after the Spaniards left. The priest sought protection but Americans said they could not interfere amid a reign of terror.
In Hingham Massachusetts on August 17 the Wampatuck club hosted a reception for John L Long secretary of the navy at the club in his hometown The event followed church invitations spoken from pulpits the prior Sunday Hundreds attended to honor their townsman The secretary and his two daughters arrived before 8 pm a 17 gun salute was fired by Cushings battery The clubhouse was festooned with bunting and flowers while grounds glowed with lanterns A continuous line of attendees filed through the evening core details follow.
A large gathering welcomed the distinguished guest who spoke briefly and offered kind words. Attendees came from Boston Hull Cohasset Weymouth and nearby towns to greet the visitor.
Berlin and Hong Kong dispatches report Andrew D White stating Germany-US relations remain satisfactory and Germany’s colonial ambitions could benefit civilized powers. In Manila, Dewey’s forces bombard and storm the city, Spanish defenses retreat after heavy fighting as US forces advance toward Iloilo and Cebu with mixed casualty reports.
Maynard updates include H. P. N. Dale visiting Bethlehem and appointments such as David Henderson reappointed justice of the peace for seven years and D. Henderson named examiner for the New England Livestock Institute. A concert, vacations, visits, a camp at Lake Nagog, a dentist reopening, a wrist fracture at Nantasket, fishing trips at Sudbury, and an evening at Miss Annie Pettigrew’s with readings and music are described along with Obituary of John W. Smith of Nascust.
In a July 29 letter from Guanica Fred H. Marsden reports being in enemy territory with three divisions: firing line guards and camp detail. He describes a 24 hour firing line shift, driving Spaniards inland, and an upcoming 12 mile march to seize a town of about 6000 inhabitants with expected heavy resistance.
The first Jewish wedding in Maynard occurred at Joseph Fredberg’s Acton Street residence on Sunday evening August 14. Miss Eva Kabatchnick wed Morris Bowman of Framingham with Rev H Glasher of Kostow officiating under a canopy on the lawn. Guests witnessed the ceremony, the bride wore white organdie with her mother’s wreath and veil from a Poland marriage, and the reception featured substantial refreshments before the celebration continued into the early hours.
West Marlboro defeated the home team 17 to 9 after breaking the game open in the third inning with nine hits. Poor fielding by local players and missing Allen contributed to the loss. Sheridan returned to left field and starred on defense while Stevenard and Clark struggled at bat and in the field.
Maynard locals are invited to request electric belts and annunciators by sending a card to Bert Hatch box 117. Local lunch spot Gaskill's offers meals at all hours, and Darling's black Summer street remains a notable landmark.
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