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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
4
A collection of brief remarks from February 3 1898 discussing Gen Bancroft on athletics the Federation of Labor stance on color lines Mr Leiter wheat prices English racing wheelsmen a Boston cooking school a coal contract by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad Toronto council aliens Brookline public health spitting rules and urban reform efforts.
The Brockton veterans no longer belong to the G. A. R. their shift is noted with little risk of sorrow. They will gain widespread sympathy from veterans nationwide for their stance.
The Enterprise backs Reed on two points while noting his cordial attitude toward reporters. It states he avoids printing unspoken speeches in the Congressional Record, a habit credited to press friends teaching him the value of the blue pencil.
The Fitchburg Mail notes citizens should kick a failing street lamp before reporting it. The tactic usually makes the light work again, and persistent action may also boost business for local shoe dealers.
The League of American Wheelmen urges enactment of wide tire legislation. It calls for citizen support and opposes unnecessary road construction favored by state and local governments that would damage streets. More power to the L A W.
An organized protest denounces the tax on hides imported into the country. Proponents claim the tariff benefits only the western packing trust, costing farmers and consumers. They estimate government gains at 500000 yearly while higher cattle and shoe prices fall on the public, totaling about 10000000. The tax should be repealed.
A Boston Herald quote lampoons cooking school lectures on the chafing dish described as “to gentlemen only” and questions the fate of young women after men learn cooking skills.
A fragment discusses a labyrinthe auris like perichondritis with a haematoma ear condition. It notes avoid swearing if calls to the central operator fail to yield results and implies patience amid troubling communications.
A colorful Boston Globe whimsy jokes that cotton in the ears could be necessary as hosiery grows more brilliant, lest a modest man require blue glass spectacles for self defense.
A severe southeast blizzard strands Boston and neighboring towns as snow, ice and uprooted poles halt streetcar and rail service, interrupt telegraph and telephone lines, and shut down commerce. Cape Ann, Gloucester, and New Bedford report dire conditions with widespread outages and stalled traffic leaving 600,000 residents largely isolated.
The heavy snow halted communication and crippled transportation in Lynn. Wires collapsed, cross-arms failed, and poles toppled as the storm piled snow banks along streets. About 200 horses were killed, blocking traffic and delaying fire department patrols and service calls.
Maynard endured a severe New England snowstorm that stopped most business. The Assabet Mfg Co closed for the first time. the mill, stores, and milk deliveries paused. Selectmen cleared streets, trains arrived late, and shoppers faced price hikes on shovels and condensed milk.
New York reports a heavy snow event from February 2 with five inches in the city and drifts up to 10 feet in the countryside. Over 6500 shovellers cleared Manhattan and the Bronx while sleighing returned. most rail and telegraph lines outside New England remained affected.
Augusta Maine Feb 2 The storm blankets the state with at least two feet of snow and fierce winds. Traffic stalls trains and electric road and stage lines statewide are blocked. A Maine Central train delayed from 1330 to 534 PM carried 19 passengers. Old settlers call it the worst storm in 25 years as lines fail and telegraph service collapses.
A February storm in Concord and surrounding areas produced up to two feet of snow in parts, becoming the season's record breaker. The heavy snowfall delayed trains and spurred lumbermen to gear up for extensive forest work amid harsh conditions.
In New Haven the Weather Observer Tarr reports six inches of snow in the section, with eight inches in others. The consolidated Walroad train service faced delays, especially on through trains from Boston and related routes.
Athol Massachusetts February 2 The town fire department lacks a head after a dispute between the selectmen and the chief over changing the board of engineers from three to four and the non reappointment of Engineer C T Smith. Chief Haskins District Chief Murdock and company heads resigned leaving the department crippled and officials in a quandary.
Amos Stone, son of a Boston jeweller, formerly of Charleston Massachusetts, shipped as an ordinary seaman on the George Stetson and arrived in Astoria in a partially demented condition. He reportedly became mentally affected while aboard the training ship Enterprise.
Virginia Bill Finley, 80, and his wife, aged 10, were slain at their Elliott County home in Crayson Kentucky on February 2. They were robbed of 800 to 1400 dollars. No clue to the murderers. A maul was the weapon used.
More than 100 couples attended the mask hall at Music hall last Friday. Lizzie Lehy won the prettiest costume prize while John Miller earned the most comical get-up award. An 8 to 9 concert preceded the grand march led by Mr and Mrs D E Sheehan. A 20-member fancy drill followed, and many town notables were present.
Listings include a young woman seeking general housework, a girl to care for children at Obie M. Kimball in Soncton Mass, along with notices for a tenement for rent, a found spaniel owner claims property, and other small ads. Also a licensed poolroom opens at the old school building on Acton Street run by Geo W. Clark.
In accordance with section 17 chapter 444 acts of 1897 I am prepared to furnish blanks for returns of births to parents householders physicians and midwives. See extracts from chapter 444 acts 1897 posted in town clerk office Charles H Persons town clerk Maynard Mass.
All bills against Maynard must be presented to the selectmen on or before the third Wednesday in February to be approved and paid during the current municipal year. Per order selectmen of Maynard.
Edward W. Bok cites Ladies' Home Journal noting fall introductions of sewing classes at major girls' institutions for the first time. He argues sewing is an art and a key accomplishment that elevates American girlhood, returning to timeless principles and empowering women globally.
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