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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
8
A damaged OCR fragment mentions news and advertising items with incomplete phrases about subscriptions and public notices. It provides no clear names or events, but indicates a newspaper page element on public notices and potential ads.
Sunday sermon on optimism and a path to living well are noted along with a turkey supper hosted by Kite on the Daniel Fletcher farm for about 45 neighbors. The report lists school activities, a DAR gathering, temperance meeting at Concord Junction, and local book additions.
The readable lines hint at a brief item about a subscription or mailing matter, mentioning names or terms like post and savings. It shows an incomplete, garbled script with scattered phrases that obscure full meaning.
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with immediate pain relief. It claims repeated use yields permanent cure and lists multiple pharmacies including B F Johnson Son and H S Richardson in various locations.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce unanimously resolves to urge the president to extend civil service rules to the consular service and asks Congress to pass laws to improve the branch. It states that political appointments cause persistent inefficiency in this service.
Charley Mitchell challenges Peter Jackson to a Queenberry rules fight for 1000 pounds a side to be held next May or June in London. Pony Moore deposits 100 pounds forfeit. Mitchell vows a later claim against James Corbett if he defeats Jackson, seeking a return match.
New York mayor asks Superintendent Byrnes to stay as head of the police department citing long service and potential Albany legislation mandating changes. The mayor forwarded Byrnes' letter in response to his request.
In Boston on January 16 an engine and three cars passed an open draw over Fort Point channel in the New York and New England yard. Engineer David Calman was drowned after misreading signal lights. The fireman and brakeman escaped by jumping clear.
Vineyard Haven Massachusetts January 16 schooner General Adelbert Ames of Rockland Maine fouled schooner George E K Wolcott of Bath Maine off Nobska. The Ames sustained only minor damage while the Wolcott lost headgear and fore topmast.
New Haven reports Dr. George KB Whittier, said to be an accomplice of Dr. J K Le in Maggie Schloss's murder, was brought to the city from Boston last night and declined to be interviewed.
Billy Smith begins training for a contest with Jon Walcott. Smith considers Walcott one of the toughest opponents he has faced and remains confident in his chances.
Berlin reports Prince Hohenlohe’s visit to Prince Bismarck has clearly strengthened the friendship between the two, as per the Krueze Zeitung dated January 16.
A jumble of town news covers bills in the house, farm cattle actions, a US senator election result, police and school notes, a temperance convention, a masquerade ball prizes, a minstrel show review, a birthday surprise, lectures at the Lowell Institute, church services, and local sales announcements in Concord Junction and surrounding areas.
Secretary Herbert reverses academic board ruling in the case of Naval Cadet Py Dennett of Maine. Dennett, a first class midshipman at Annapolis, was accused of copying from Cadet Brumby during an exam and denying the act. the dismissal ends the case.
In Haveroill Massachusetts on January 16 the injunction sought by Chick Bros against cornerstone union leaders was granted, blocking new talks with the strikers. The firm aims to end the strike but faces a stubborn stand by the workers who vow to keep resisting until a broader settlement is reached.
In Helena on January 16 the legislature balloted separately for United States senator and the Republican caucus nominees. Law Mantle received the short term and Thomas H. Carter the long term in both houses. The Republican vote reflected these selections.
In Coxconn on January 16 the legislature re elected William E K Chandler to a new term while Henry W Blair received 1 vote and Charles Sinclair 77 in the official tally Chandler led with 243 votes confirming his succession.
George Dixon will complete training for his fight with Young Griff at Coney Island on Thursday. He is in fine shape weighing 124 pounds and will be heavier when entering the ring.
Still dwindling in Washington on January 16 reports show New York withdrawals totaling 1.25 million dollars with 750000 earmarked for export. The official gold reserve stands at 75081079 dollars after the movements.
Lord Randolph Churchill is weaker. Italian troops dispatched to Kassala. Martinez Campos of Spain seriously sick. British trust enjoined from paying dividends. Snow and landslides halt traffic in many Swiss railways. Kensington man dies from woodsman ax injury. A 14 month old child injures self with hot water in Bridgeport. Banquet for Beerbohm Tree in London before U.S. tour. Packard Bank president-elect in Greenfield. Maine to seek stenographer grand jury reports. Bath Eastern Steamboat directors named. Whitman Mass building stats show large box mill and multiple shop structures. Rockland Me Baseball elects officers. Opened at.
Hudson residents report improved health as J. D. Bugbee recovers from blood poisoning and Will Francis leaves pleurisy while Addie Durfee returns to postal duties. A.C. Varnam visited town, and H. S. Campbell resumes work after a sprained ankle. Miss Alice Jameson plans a six week visit to Warren Maine. Miss Mary Agnes Nevins and David James Shea announce a January wedding.
In Marlboro a son was born to Mrs. Charles J. McGrath. The newborn joins the family and adds to local news of the community.
In Brockton Jan a list of names includes Mrs. W. A Alles Miss Viram In Marin and E. ahemanes with ages and dates. Mrs. Louis Roberts aged years Jan 6. Thomas White aged 2 years. In Concord Jan 8 Mrs A fee Avonwals aged years. Burial at B ae 33 be alin Donovan aged 79 years 10. In New York Jan 10 Brextioe K. Malcolm aged 22 years 8 months and 16 days.
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