Col Parsons Loss to Regiment Affects Marlboro People
Col Henry Parsons announces retirement as commander of the Sixth Regiment Infantry in Boston. Officers express regret as the Marlboro community faces loss of regiment headquarters and potential leadership changes. possible successors include Lieut Col Woodward of Wakefield and Maj Geo J. Chaffin, with staff reassignment and battalion command considerations. The piece notes Parsons's long service since 1873 and his record in the militia and Civil War.
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Henry Parsons
Sixth Regiment Infantry
South Armory
Irvington Street
Boston
Col Parsons
United States
Marlboro
Massachusetts
New York Volunteers
Pes
Col Greene
Chas F. Woodward
Wakefield
Woodward
Company A
Geo Jl. Chaffin
Geo H. Taylor
Aoa
Chas
K. Darling
Chaffin
Goodell
Southbridge
F. Barrett
Milford
I. N. Marshall
South Framingham
T. E Jackson
Jackson
Williams
Priest
Fitchburg
Adjt Darling
Adjt Ballard
Adjt Lamson
Staf
A. C. Lamson
Mordman Hall
O. P. Porter
Lowell
W. K. Jewett
B. Farnham Smith
Concord
W. F. Dusseault
South Acton
Sergt-May Pratt
Hunter
Curtis
Marlboro Brass Band
Merchant Tests Applicant For Position In Old Cribbed Ad
A merchant questions an applicant about penmanship and spelling. The applicant admits spelling and writing issues but cites expertise in physiology astronomy geology and zoology. A clerk is sent to bring in someone with practical education. Minneapolis Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant
John
Minneapolis Tribune
The Jack Rabbit on the Prairie Dog and Man
A prairie jack rabbit challenges settlers and their dogs with sudden moves. The rabbit seems awkward and lame yet vanishes as the dog charges, leaving the dog to conclude it was a dream. Christian Work.
Innocent Man Faces Mob After Prison Gate Breaks
In a Detroit Journal excerpt, a man cries I am innocent as guards are swept aside and a sledge breaks a cell door. The crowd proclaims his innocence only when reason prevails, and passion fades.
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Detroit Journal
Lorenzo Barnes's Last Chance in Governor Hearing
The case of Lorenzo W. Barnes, condemned for the murder of John Deane, was reviewed by Governor Walcott and counsel. Experts testified about his alleged lifelong brain injury and slow mental process, with a commission reporting he was sane and responsible on December 17, 1896.
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Lorenzo W. Barnes
John Deane
Maynard
Guv Walcott
Council
Burnham R. Benner
Lowell
Barnes
Geo H. Jelly
Dist Atty Wier
Wolcott
Walter ‘Channing
Channing
Park
Putnam
Dist
Atty Weir
Weir
Deane
A Plucky Maine Woman Shoots Deer On Mountain Trek
Mrs Ada M Cole of Gilead Maine becomes a noted hunter after tracking a deer across South Mountain distances. She fires from 800 feet away, drags the prize home by belt leather, and returns exhausted yet proud to share the feat with her husband.
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Maine
Ada M. Cole
Slashed Blouse Bodice Gains Fresh Life in Fashion
A new blouse bodice trend uses slashing to reveal a green satin underlayer with gold braid. A recent gown in fawn cloth lines green and gold shot taffeta, featuring nine inch slashes from the waist, low neck, and puff sleeves showing satin interstices with brown fur edging.
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New York Post
Louis XVI bow decorates left shoulder gown trend
A fashion note describes the Louis XVI bow in velvet or alternate fabrics adorning the left shoulder of evening wear. A matching smaller bow tops a coiffure aigret, with rules: bows must match in color and material but differ in size, only one shoulder bears a bow, and wiring varies with fabric.
Mrs Weed Seeks Diplomacy for Switzerland or Germany
Mrs Cora Chaplain Weed of Mascine Indiana presents a petition signed by 1800 prominent citizens asking for a diplomatic appointment to Switzerland or Germany. The petition is with President McKinley. Weed serves as a trustee of a leading Iowa college.
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Cora Chaplain Weed
Maschine
Switzerland
Germany
McKinley
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Daniel Webster
Webster
Mr. Webster
H. Bischof
Wiesbaden
Jack Rabbit
Lorenzo Barnes
Last Chance
Burke
Judson
New York Journal
Michigan
New York
W. A. Haynes Co
Louis
James Devane
West Acton, Mass
Glenwood Ranges
Slate Root
Hio
Concord Junction, Mass
Tremont
Tuttles
Jones & Wetherbee
South Acton, Mass
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