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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
8
All matter must reach the office of publication by Tuesday night to be inserted in the same week’s issue. Earlier receipt prevents delays. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
L C Hastings remains housebound while F Z Taylor starts with T J W. Mrs H J Hapgood ill with rheumatic fever. Christmas trees and services mark Congregational and Universalist churches with concerts and rehearsals. Schools close until New Years, two weeks vacation. John Deane’s death mourned. temperance urged. Y P C U fair postponed. next sermons noted. Post office letters listed. various local health and social updates included.
West Acton notes detail a Baptist church entertainment and a Sunday school Christmas tree at Universalist church with children and old folks concerts. It cites a local gunshot accident involving Mr Newton, a Windsor House liquor raid, a nearby murder, and Boston banking news including Miles defalcation and a Hoadley will ruling.
A Key West dispatch notes secrecy surrounding a forward movement from Havana with three battalions of newly landed troops leaving by water Sunday. Weyler aims to block Gomez at Havana gates, while Cuban leaders vow revenge for Maceo and Gomez. Weyler arrives near Mariel with aides as Solano lifts Mayagagua siege and presses insurgents.
Local paper urges patrons to submit news and advertisements by Tuesday night to ensure insertion in the same week issue. Early receipts prevent delays due to condensation. Notices and subscriptions accepted at A. L. Notes at the post office.
Miss Edith Flagg returns home for holidays as schools enjoy a two week vacation. The memorial library trustees plan a revised catalogue of over 5,000 books. A Christmas ball and whist features are described. Local clubs meet with prizes awarded and officers elected. News items include legal cases and a Providence suit over beach safety. A Beaded trim trend is noted for decorations.
A son was born to Mrs. J. W. Carr formerly of Marlboro at Maynard on December 5. At Marlboro on December 21 a daughter was born to Mrs. J. I. Girouard.
Wood and coal grain dealer announces arrangements to sell chair-wood formerly sold by Loring Bros. Orders promptly delivered in Concord or Acton at usual prices. Seeks winter coal buyers and offers hay and feed at extraordinary low prices.
After seven days of testimony the government rested its case against Mate Bram of the barkentine Herbert Fuller for the murder of Captain Nash. The defense will open today to argue Bram did not commit the deed. Judge Webb ruled that evidence of a separate killing proposal was foreign to the charge. Testimony showed wheel control could cause the vessel to yaw. Medical Examiner Harris said the skull fracture and brain piercing were caused by a weapon like an ax.
Reports from Lowell Mass. show a man named W L Law son committed suicide. Harvard buildings reported theft of $1000 in instruments. McKinley concluded a Chicago visit and returned to Canton. British commissioner King appointed for Behring Sea arbitration. Gould of LeLand Smith Tobacco company died by suicide. Denver bank failure leads to guilty verdicts for three. Russia angry at France over gold standard policy. A letter linked to ex Premier Stambuloff assassination trial read. Baltimore chamber condemns Cameron resolution action. Bank of Minnesota closes with $600000 capital. Canavas del Castillo comments on Cameron resolution and possible war. Utah boxer Jim Williams slated to fight Dan Creedan January 12 in Albany. Waltham factory workers enjoy Christmas break. Merrimac pensioner Samuel Stevens dies. Carver beats Winston in Chicago matches. Providence fire causes five deaths from boiler explosion. Cincinnati shooting ends in multiple injuries. Sugar plantation fire devastates Whitecastle. Lynn worker loses a foot in factory accident. Townsend fire destroys several buildings. Johnstown official Rogers faces $4600 shortage. Ninety-something Chinese travelers arrive at San Peters. smallpox quarantines. Tremont land shifted after Henry Abbey death. New York Gov Morton warns Long Island fight law will be enforced. Connecticut bone setter Dr Charles Sweet dies at 86. John H Brice nominated to lead Ohio naval reserve.
Reports from Manila and Hong Kong recount a failed Spanish assault on Noveleta and Cavite. General Rios led two brigades of about 14 000 troops against 12 000 insurgents entrenched in Noveleta and Cavite, suffering heavy losses and retreating after Nov 14.
New York reports the drowning death of Robert M. Taylor, 28, first officer of the steam yacht Reva. During a landing near Brazo, Santiago, Taylor rowed a pilot ashore after the boat capsized. He was unmarried, son of Brooklyn captain D. T. Taylor.
Springfield witnesses in Vincenzo Cavallero’s murder case have fled town except for Mrs. O'Brien due to Mafia fear. The case may be continued to the May grand jury term as prosecutors plan. George Harris hunger aid ties to Uncle Tom’s Cabin referenced. A separate note reports a mass holly wedding at The Bluffs in St Johnsbury with Martina Joss and John W Toomb.
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