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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
3
Read of births and engagements, travels to Maine and New York, and visits by residents to Fitchburg, Boxboro, and Ipswich. Town events include a Labor Day band concert, a Masonic club visit, and a high cost of living report mailing. Voters register for November elections. various staff changes and community notices appear throughout.
Republicans in Fitchburg Waltham and Maynard rally behind Rep Pierce, while Wilder backers press for his nomination. Dispute centers on Pierce's legislative record and absence, with Wilder supporters accusing Pierce of not earning his salary and Wilder touted as Rooseveltian inspired. Maynard shows cautious Pierce support as convention looms.
The piece notes Rep Bayley as a conservative legislator with solid district support. It describes a keen nomination contest and rising excitement as Republicans prepare for the caucus later in the year.
A surgeon aboard the Allemania recounts a plucky but risky plan by a female passenger to tattoo her gray eye with India ink to match the other eye. The doctor reluctantly assists by easing the cornea with a temporary fluid and needles, sparing the eye for port debated risks, and receives a cryptic private note and a jewel afterward.
Wheeler an early Stow selectman is noted as one of the few remaining citizens in the small community. The item highlights his status among residents and his role in local governance.
A chaotic nine inning game left Maynard trailing South Acton by a wide margin with a final score of 16 to 2. The report notes a mixed afternoon line and mentions players Bobby Youd and Mrs Noobride in a garbled section. The Sacred Heart Review is referenced.
The Pleasant family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Axl enjoyed a full gathering. In the evening Mrs John Sunderland hosted supper for many attendees. Out of town guests were listed.
Three Mills Powder Company explosion at the Amer ican Powder plant injured two others. Charles Rogers, 22, of Westvale, died after burning and multiple fractures. James Raidy and Dantel Splaine were bruised, with Raidy treated for a cut and later sent home. About 1000 pounds of powder were involved, with 200 pounds per mill and 400 pounds taken off. nearby green powder in a storehouse burned. President Ballou estimated damage around $1000. Rogers was a respected single worker with two cousins at the plant.
The Maynard Enterprise notes Mitchell will be the Democratic nominee for Congress with a formal announcement soon. It cites his long legislative record and Maynard support, while mentioning Pope as a possible past candidate and urging strong Democratic turnout. A lost Kodak folding camera on the 4.04 p.m. train is noted with a contact in Concord.
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