Boston rings and national notes clash in 1896 politics
A column of varied items notes the civil service commission unsettling Boston politics, the New England fair at Portland and its fairs, Bryan not matching Cleveland’s fisher fame, and district attorney Parker resisting name use in a congressional race. Berlin sensational notes include poisoning and hypnotism, while Roentgen rays enter small town talk. The piece also mentions Henry Watterson as a gold Democrat possibility and a court ruling on engagements and deposits in modern courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Caucus The Way To Beat The Boss In Politics
The piece argues that intelligent voters angered by machine rule bear responsibility for the boss by not attending caucuses. It asserts caucuses empower voters to challenge the boss, framing participation as essential to reform.
Newspaper Friendship and the Libel Law Debate
The Milford Journal discusses how newspapers remember friends and punish enemies, noting editors influence political support and the press must stand by allies. It argues unity among newspaper associations and warns against flattery as a tactic, urging vigilance for friends and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Newpaper
Milford Journal
Weymouth Seen as Strong Choice in Fourth Massachusetts Race
The piece argues the leading campaign issue is currency or tariff and urges Republicans to nominate a business-connected candidate. It promotes George W. Weymouth as the optimal choice to address tariff and currency impacts and win the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
George W. Weymouth
Congressional convention marks strong party unity
The text notes Dacy’s recognized ability and premier standing within the party, describing him as second to none in the district and a central figure in the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacy
Wellesley and Fitchburg in Fourth District Race
In the Fourth district 30 towns plus Marlboro and Waltham in Middlesex, Fitchburg in Worcester, and Wellesley in Norfolk shape the race. Primary contenders Weymouth of Fitchburg and Clarke of Wellesley draw local voting emphasis, with Fitchburg backing Apsley strongly and Wellesley swingy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Waltham
Middlesex County
Fitchburg
Worcester County
Wellesley
Norfolk County
Weymouth
Clarke
Apsley
Middlesex
Worcester
Norfolk
Concord Junction items include visits and church notes
Local notes report officers on vacation and residents visiting relatives in Maine Boston and Pitchburg. News covers a pension granted to Captain J Grant, a reformatory escape recaptured at Coney Island and busy Labor Day events at Concord Junction including a clam bake and church activities with schedules for Union Church services and society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie McKenzie
Dan Wilson
Elizabeth Travis
Westvale
Carrie Marble
Lynn
Shirley
George J. Hopkins
Coney Island
C. E
Labor Day
Union Church
Reformatory Grove
Concord Junction
Concord Artillery Band
Fitchburg Examinations for Admission to Normal School
Fitchburg Mass announces exams for admission to the Fitchburg normal school on Academy Street on Sept 8 and 9 1896 at 9 a.m. The new building funded by the commonwealth at a cost of 150000 will be ready for occupancy in the fall. Includes program notes and local notices about community events and improvements.
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Acton
Wm. A. Charles
Maplewood
N. H
Acton Memorial Library
Viola S. Tuttle
Ida H. Tuttle
R. A. Deckman
Maude G. Hopkins
W. W. Browne
H. Barnes
Herman Davis
Carrie Shelton
L. J. Follett
Centre
Susie E. Conant
Ida K. Hapgood
East School
Centre Grammar
Conant
Miss Day
Otis H. Forbush
O. F.washburn
Newtown
Littleton Mass
W. A
Lord Side
Fitchburg Normal School
Academy Street
Fitchburg
Mass
Normal School
Commonwealth
John G. Thompson
Office deadline for weekly issue insertions
Any material must reach the publication office by Tuesday night to be included in the week’s issue. Early submissions prevent condensation or delays. notices about news, advertising, and subscriptions may be tested with AV TL. notes at the post office.
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Acton
Moses Taylor
Luther Conant
Daniel Tuttle
Luke Tuttle
Charles Wheeler
Mr. Taylor
House Rental Request for Seven Rooms in Acton Area
Public notice seeks a seven room house in South Acton or nearby, in good order with modern conveniences and steam heat preferred. Respond to Horatio F. Twombly Esq in South Framingham via Runels building Lowell and arrange circulars through Glick & Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Horatio F. Twombly
South Framingham
Runels
Mass
Glick & Young
South Acton
H. R. C. Care
Enterprise
Marlboro
River Campers Paddle 20 Mile Return Trip
Charles Carter and Herbert Clark camped by the Concord river at Billerica last week. They paddled in their own canoe from Concord Junction to the camp and back, a voyage of about 10 to 12 miles each way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carter
Herbert Clark
Concord
Billerica
Concord Junction
Night disturbances near paper mill bridge prompt police complaint
Citizens criticize frequent late night disturbances blamed on strong drink near the paper mill bridge and surrounding areas. They urge Concord Junction locals and others to file formal complaints with the selectmen, who oversee the police and should ensure a more active enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Mill Bridge
Concord Junction
Maynard Estate Admin Notice for Charles E. Watson
The subscriber appointed administrator of the estate of the late Charles E. Watson of Maynard Middlesex County calls all debtors to make immediate payment and all claims to be presented to H. H. McGrath Admr Maynard by August 17 1896.
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Charles E. Watson
Maynard
Middlesex Co
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Clinton
Henry Watterson
Gold Democrats
Wellesley and Fitchburg
J. H. Chase
Eustace W. Blossom
Maine
Irving Ring
Ring
Mary A. Andrews
Files
Boston
Baptist Society
Warner’s Hall
Mrs. Bowker
May
Rosa Bowker
Pitchburg
Isaac Beherell
Association “Hall
Warner’s
Nagog
J. Grant
J. S. Howard
F. H. Eddy
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Howard
Reformatory
George Hopkins
Connecticut
Mary C. Curley
Curley
St. Patrick’s. Church
Boston Highlands
L.P. Fallon
T. J. Keefe
J. C. Gray
P. Pendergast
M. Vaughan
Wm. Bowers
Mt. Calvary
Dorchester
Walden Chapter
Corinthian Lodge
Nantasket
Sturgis
W. W. Campbell
DeWitt
Great Pile
B. F. Johnson & Son
Vance
Acton Centre
Mabel Martin
Grace Taylor
St. Paul
J. A. McPherson
Herbert Robbins
Nova Scotia
Bernard Copping
Groveland
F. P. Wood
G. L. Robbins
Brookline
Emma Nichols
Asaph Parlin
Thora M. Johnson
Nathan Johnson
E. F. Conant
Bethlehem
Maplewood Cottage
Edwin Fletcher
Lawrence
John Fletcher
Helen H. Taylor
Emery Taylor
Congregational Church
Lake Nagog
New England Business University of Lowell
C. H. Whitney
H.A. Littlefield
West Acton
E. I. Moody
Old Orchard
Bank
Joseph Toombs
Oakdale
Flossie Burbank
Annie McGuire
R.S. Lamson
Ensilage
Alfreda Gleason
Rockbottom
Sterling
Waldo Forbes
Maria Early
Brigham Fountain
H. H. McGrath
Admr
the Ladies’ Monthly Review
W.b.case
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
Maynard, Mass
Teremiah Sheehan
D. Dilmore
Maynard's Block
Lufkin
C. H. Hapgood
STOW
Glenwood
Ee Dobre Stove CO
Turtles
Jones & Wetherbee
C. A. Hodges
Hodges
Manhattan
Gleason, and
W. S. Howe & Co
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