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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
4
Warden Bridges suggests establishing a revolver target program inside the state prison. He claims the initiative could proceed without harming prison services or security operations.
The First regiment of heavy artillery posted over 98 percent attendance at Fort Warren this week setting a new camp record. The Boston Globe notes a new usage trend with the verb to Klondike gaining attention after its arrival was recorded by The Enterprise.
Massachusetts naval reserve earns high marks from the government in Washington while critics say reserves in other states lag behind.
A note from the Boston Transcript weighs phrasing choices in a query about coinage hunger. It suggests a Keeley graduate could advise on correct usage and mentions Democratic caucuses requiring support for Bryan candidates or party candidates, excluding gold men and independents.
The statement praises Secretary Sherman for his integrity and service while noting some within his party wish he would follow his predecessor's example regarding speaking to the press.
The Enterprise condemns insinuations about Rev. Edward Everett Hale and the traveling orator Harry Lloyd as childish and improper. The paper argues such "drivelling idiot" terms misrepresent the workmen of the city and should be dismissed with disgust.
A historical extract outlines penalties for placing notices on private fences or rocks without owner consent and for affixing prints to trees along public ways. Offenders face fines up to ten dollars for property postings and up to fifty dollars for tree notices, with a minimum five dollar penalty per offence.
The Philadelphia Ledger warns baseball may lose its status as the national game. A modern view says the sport has become a boy's game seen by naive fans, with poor umpiring cited as a problem. The New York Sun blames magnates for upheaval, noting kicking, noisy coaching, insulting remarks and crowd roasts directed at umpires as features of today’s professional baseball.
Rev William G Seaman preached at South Framingham M E church last Sunday. Middlesex Worfolk Pomona Grange No 1 union picnic at South Framingham drew Sudbury Grange P of H members. 31st annual G A R encampment set for Buffalo. Fitchburg railroad touted as one fare trip. Frank O Jones of Providence elected school superintendent succeeding Harrison G Fay. Jones a Brown and Cortland normal school graduate, age 30.
Maynard news notes Jennie Naylor visiting Everett. Sewer work on Summer street. Ladies Reading circle picnic at Lake Quinsigamond. Lawn party and brass band on August 28. Riverside Co operative association announced. Walter Davis on two week vacation visiting Providence and Plymouth. Boons pond outing for town residents. Fitchburg railroad tickets to Buffalo valid to Sept 20 for G A R encampment. Methodist Epworth league concert with ice cream and cake. Holmes vacation to Buffalo. photo rooms closed. Baseball posters for cooperative hall dance with Union orchestra Marlboro. Terence Brady returns to northern New York and Montreal after health-related break. North school reunion Aug 26 at Riverside block. Congregational church sermon by Rev Evans. Lawn party at Lake Brooks with lanterns and ice cream. proceeds to Mr Blanchard. John Connor involved in altercation at Maynard House. landlord enforces calm. Main street work advances. depot to bridge nearly finished. Assabet mills fence raised. stone bridge area improved. Police raid at corner Pleasant and Acton streets. Michael Coppola affair. George Gates returns to work. Local visits: Carter family from Gardner. Glazier family from York Beach. Barnes from Norwich. Lewis and Gleason visit Rye Beach. Keeler wins fourth in trot at Littletown. Dr Ellis wins third. Carr family from Northampton visiting. plan Plymouth trip. Clinton’s Thomas Cunningham dies. funeral held. Beulah Woodbury hosts 14 friends for 9th birthday. Houghton family outings to Somerville and Nanaskasket. monkeys Jac o and Jennie finish country stay.
A group including Coppolo Daniel F. Trainor and Allie F Winslow, with Winslow 18, were arrested and brought to Concord. Coppolo got 30 days in the house of correction, Winslow fined 10, Trainor 15. Coppolo appealed, bailed with 500, paid later and returned to Maynard.
In a tense home game last Saturday the Maynards led 6 to 4 after eight innings. Acton players refused to continue after an umpire Billings ruling, awarding the game to the Maynards. Umpire Morgan, present in all Maynard games, handled duties satisfactorily as the Maynards extend their win streak to four. Score final Maynard 6 Acton 4.
Maynard residents offer upholstering furniture repair and job work by J Butterworth at Roberts house Summer street. Wreedberg & Carts at Nason street provide tailoring and pressing. Butter A T Haynes sells at 20 cents per pound. For sale a five room cottage with garden on Warren street owned by Mrs Timothy Coughlin inquire of John Glynn Blacksmith. Found a female fox terrier with collar no name owner may claim at Sheehan's stable by paying charges.
The Fitchburg Normal School, newly erected at about $180000, offers general two and three year programs, a kindergarten course, and a one year program for graduates and teachers. Entrance exams for general and kindergarten tracks are set for September 7 and 8 at 9 a.m. at the school, with special courses needing principal consultation. Catalogues and exam papers available on request. John G. Thompson, Principal.
The Duke and Duchess of York arrived in Dublin to visit Ireland as guests of Earl Cadogan and Countess Cadogan. Dublin decorates for the royal visit with social pomp, reviving memories of past royal tours and loyalty expressions.
A receiver is sought in the Supreme Court to wind up the Massachusetts Benefit Life association. Insurance Commissioner Merrill requested the action after a directors meeting and state house conference. The firm must suspend business and its agents must not write new policies for over 30 days while obligations are settled. Directors prepared a letter explaining the condition and noting poor response to assessments, with a report recommending a New York life company take over, subject to medical exams for some members. Rates will apply at current ages.
Travel offer to Niagara Falls via Hoosac Tunnel returning by Hudson River day line to New York and Fall River line to Boston at 13 dollars and 80 cents. For details write J R Watson General Passenger Agent Fitchburg Railroad Boston Mass.
Friction rises on the French treaty coast as Newfoundland fishers ignore limits and lobsters are packed despite the modus vivendi. Commodore Bourke faces intense indignation over his crusade against resident fishermen while arbitration on lobster rights continues unresolved. Eckels questioned about Colonial Trust presidency. sources say he will stay as comptroller of the currency until his term ends.
Portsmouth N H August 18 The carrier pigeons are playing an important part in the work of the North Atlantic squadron this season. Birds at the navy yard have been used with success under Flag Lieutenant C H Hanson of the fleet, an expert on carrier pigeons.
Plattsburg New York August 18 Secretary Porter declines report that Secretary Sherman sent a resignation letter to President McKinley stating no such letter was received by the president.
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