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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1907

Page

4

Black Hand threats and duel killings headline Enterprise items

Dying in a Philadelphia hospital from stab wounds, Frank Zuggkro accuses the Black Hand plot. Frank Marshall reports threats from the same society. In Danville a shotgun duel leaves Walter Barksdale mortally wounded and Joe Echols seriously injured after a quarrel over cigarettes at a country store. In St Petersburg Russia plans to buy American wheat due to local crop failure, with prices around $1.15 a bushel. In New York Robert Williams is shot and killed after a dispute over payment for a game leading to Thomas Walsh's arrest.

Philadelphia Frank Zuggkro Frank Marshall Zuggebro Marshall Danville Walter RB. Barksdale Joe Echols Russia St. Petersburg Murdee Binarad Micom New York Robert Williams Thomas Walsh Walsh

Express Train Near-Miss At Wellesley Station

Boston January 30. An express train narrowly missed a group alighting passengers at Wellesley station as they crossed inward tracks to the platform. Several athletic college girls leaped clear and one was pulled to safety by a man just before the locomotive dashed by. Baggage pieces flew as the train sped away.

Boston Wellesley Athletic College

Trial of Dr. James W. Simpson Opens

District Attorney Furman delivered a scathing opening at the Simpson murder trial as Judge Kelly urged focus on essential indictment facts. Simpson remained calm through the interruptions.

Gulf Stream Changes Reported by Hydrographic Office

The Gulf stream has altered its course between the north coast of South America and entering the Atlantic. A map showing the changes will be issued by the gulf division of the hydrographic office.

New Orleans Gulf Stream Gulf Division the Hydrographic Oftice South America Atlantic

Wiley’s Opinions on Gelatine and Cold Storage Probed

Dr. Wiley testifies before the House Agriculture Committee on food deterioration in cold storage. He denounces gelatine from hides and describes oyster handling, freezing risks, and general storage effects on milk eggs fruit and meat. Senate approves diplomatic and consular appropriations with clerk salary scale.

Washington Willey Chemistry Bureau Department of Agriculture House Committee On Agriculture Wiley Dr. Wiley

Wreck Kills Six on Express and Freight Collision

Greenfield Mass Jan 30 The rear car of a Troy express from Boston collided with extra freight No 1165 near Shelburne stopping in a curve Several men including conductor George B Buseno baggage master George Harrington engineer Michael Fitzpatrick Chauncey Cota firemen W R Dennison and William Truseul were killed The unknown young woman is rumored missing and the crews of the engine escaped with no fatalities reported so far.

Greenfield Mass Boston South River Station National Express Teayn Shelburne George B. Busseno George Harrington Michael Fitzpatrick Chauncey Cota W. R. Dennison William Truseul

Tolstoi Son Reports Father Not in Danger

A Tolstoi family statement says Count Leo Tolstoy had influenza last December, recovered by Christmas, then developed bronchial trouble. The illness is described as taking its nominal course and not placing the patient in danger.

Stoscow Leo Tolstoi

Witness J J Caine Located in Boston for Thaw Case

Detectives from New York locate J J Caine in Boston and plan to escort him back to the city as a witness in the Thaw murder trial. Mrs Caine refuses to discuss testimony. Report says she can reveal motive behind Harry Thaw's killing of Stanford White and details of Evelyn Thaw's life and first meeting with White.

Boston Hiss J. J. Caine New York Thaw

Shipping firms fear IMMC withdrawal from transatlantic routes

Boston reports say the International Mercantile Marine company will pull its steamers from the New York to Liverpool London and Manchester service. The move is blamed on the New York Central railroad delaying and diverting freight shipments from the west.

Boston International Mercantile Marine Company Liverpool London Manchester Itig New York Central Railroad

Embezzlement Charge Against Company Employees

New Haven reports F E Lewis confidential man and M E Smith former bookkeeper for Renton Arm strong Box company were arrested on embezzlement charges totaling $3000 with officers noting a shortage whose exact amount is undetermined.

New Haven F. E. Lewis Renton-Armstrong Box Company M. E. Smith

Halifax Express Wreck Near Windsor Junction

The Maritime Express running from Montreal to Halifax was wrecked near Windsor Junction last night. Five people were injured but none fatally. The train, known as the fastest on the government line, was traveling at about 40 miles per hour when the accident occurred.

Halifax Montreal Windsor Junction

Governor General Davidoff Flanked by Guards Orders

In Feodosia on January 30 Governor General Davidoff fears assassination and issues orders that all men meeting him in the street must turn their backs and raise their balas until he passes out of sight.

Feodosia Russia Davidoff

Winchester club marks new rapid fire record in thirty? indoor meet

RK Lauden of the Winchester Rod and Gun club New Haven set a new rapid-fire record at the third annual indoor 22 calibre Rifle League tournament by firing six shots in a minute, surpassing his prior record of 78 shots.

Rochester A. RK. Laudensack Winchester Rod and Gun Club New Haven Rifle League United States

Discharge Over Resignation Echoes in Albany

Adjutant General Henry issues a special order discharging Captain Louis Wendell of the first battery from the National Guard after his resignation, amid charges of misusing armory funds.

Albany Henry A Louis Wendell National Guard Wendell

Hagerty Found Dead in Harness Shop at Grant Street

George Hagerty aged 56 was found dead in his harness shop on Grant Street Sunday afternoon. He appeared in good health the day before and likely died of heart disease while at work. He leaves three sons and two daughters. Oldest son John W Hagerty formerly of Company I 6th Regiment. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St Bernard's Church.

George Hagerty Grant Hagerty John W. Hagerty Company I 6Th Regt St. Bernard’s Church

Birth of a Hymn In the Sweet By and By origin tale

S Fillmore Bennett of Elkhorn Wisconsin wrote the hymn in a country store after J P Webster entered in low spirits. Bennett suggested the idea The Sweet By and By and Webster rapidly composed the melody and chorus within about thirty minutes. They finished the hymn and notes and sang it as later printed in Signet Ring.

S. Fillmore Bennett Elkhorn Wis Mr. Bennett Wisconsin J. P. Webster Webster Mr. Webster Mr. Bright

Naval rebuke amid Dewey era at Manila Bay

A Harper's Weekly account recalls a tense incident when Admiral Diedrichs questioned Captain Chichester as Dewey’s fleet blockaded Manila. Chichester joked that he would have arrested his own captain and apologized to Admiral Dewey for a fool in command.

Dewey Manila Chichester Diedrichs Irene Olympia Admiral Dewey Harper’s Weekly

72 Bodies Still Buried After Reden Mine Explosion

A Saarbruecken dispatch reports 72 corpses remain underground in the Reden mine near Saarbruecken. Of those recovered 24 are identified, the rest burned beyond recognition. A woman, driven mad by seeing her husband alive among the dead, illustrates the tragedy. The explosion’s cause remains unknown.

Frankfort Germany Saarbruecken Reden

Chicago broker Miles Almy freed in fraud case

Los Angeles January 30 The charge of fraud against Miles Almy was dismissed on motion by the prosecution. Almy was accused of defrauding the Wallace H Hopkins company of 5600 in a Nevada mining stock transaction.

Los Angeles Cal Miles Almy Chicago Almy Wallice H.‘Hopkins Nevada

Concord Woman's Club Recital Highlights Foote Program

Arthur Foote of Boston presented a composer recital assisted by Miss Anna Miller Wood and Mrs. B. F. Symonds at the Concord Town Hall. The program featured works by Foote and others, with a crowded, enthusiastic audience enjoying the afternoon concert.

Arthur Foote Concord Woman’s Club Town Hall Boston Anna Miller Wood B. F. Symonds

Bowling Tournament Closes With Hudson Victory

The trolley league tournament among Concord Hudson and Maynard concluded. Hudson won with 38 strings and 22 last. Concord second 31 29. Maynard last 21 39. Concord claimed prize for highest score 313 and high single string 120. multi-prize division split between Horne and Ray of Hudson. Maynard posted high single string 477 and high team total 1343. Averages listed for all players including Concord-Disken 89 and several 80s to 88.

Concord Hudson Maynard Horne Ray Disken Hudson Bemis Duncan Martin Miner English Johnson

Trinitarian Church to Celebrate 26th Christian Endeavor Anniversary

The Christian Endeavor society of the Trinitarian church marks its 26th anniversary Sunday at 7:30. Rev. Asher Anderson D D secretary of the National council of the Congregational churches will give the address titled The Thumb of Things. All are invited.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Trinitarian Church Christian Endeavor Movement Asher Anderson D. D National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States

Local Classifieds From Concord Mass

Twenty tons of good stock hay for sale cheap by F R Knowlton W Acton Mass. For sale municipal light loan bonds 31 percent due Nov 1932 apply at Concord National Bank. Picture framing at one third Boston prices Vanderveer app Postoffice ROR sale Monument St seven room cottage with furnace shed and stable attached Garfield Jr Hubbard St Concord Mass For sale One Franklin store in good condition Apply to P O box 77 Concord Mass

F. R. Knowlton W. Acton Mass Concord National. Bank Boston Vanderveer App Postoffice Monument St Garfield Jr Hubbard St Mags Franklin P. O

Everett piano worker praises cure by well known specialist

Mr WM Samuolis of Everett Albany street says his hospital illness improved after the first dose of medicine and that a trusted physician diagnosed his case accurately. He reports a sister and a lady with breast cancer were helped, and urges others to seek treatment by the same specialist.

Everett Piano Co Albany Street

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Combination Cash Store Company Bold and Fearless Sale Broadway South Maynard’s H. F. Wilder Marlboro Main Street Congress Post Office Department Albert Vanderhoof Wiley’s Washington, Jan Fsc Senate P. P. Adams Big Dry Goods Dept Moody St. Waltham Tolstoi Nova Scotia Oficia’s Queer Order Manila Bay Charsee Post Office Concord, Mass Barrett Mill Road Grove Street Vanderveer’s Eaton-Hurlbut Stationery H. S. Richardson Pharmacist Mr. Foote Jour Suzon ' ‘Thome Azur Holmes Miss Wood Foote Mrs. Symonds Ken Bisesa Miss. Wood Svendsen Francois Schubert Omar Khayyam Foote Etude Arabesque Miss Wood Trinitarian Church Notes WM. Samuolis Gold Street South Boston Joseph Grady Tremont St Sun
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