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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
4
The passage warns against stamp law breach and emphasizes its higher cost when violated. It cites per capita debt figures for the United States and Hawaii. It mentions Col Clark and his men defending Massachusetts honor in a spirited, old time style.
The text notes cooler conditions as the country awaits the next holiday. It questions whether the war will end before September 5, implying uncertainty about timing and its effect on celebrations.
A line notes some Cuba regulars maintaining national honor while armed, likening the scene to a caricature described by the Boston Journal as Lung tungpen, reflecting playful editorial wit about wartime demeanor.
Physicians examining the bicycle trend claim months of cycling can enlarge a woman's foot enough to require larger shoe sizes. The idea is presented as more appealing to young ladies than warnings about bicycle face or related injuries.
The article warns there is little danger from Germany in the Philippines unless the Kaiser changes his mind. It notes Adm Dewey and Gen Merritt would quickly inform William the warlord’s brother that he has been to the races, signaling swift action if needed.
The Boston Beacon remarks that calling the war unholy is odd given leaders McKinley a Methodist Miles a Baptist Dewey an Episcopalian and Sampson a Presbyterian, suggesting a broad evangelical alignment guiding the conduct of war.
A Brooklyn man writes to the Springfield Republican arguing the Hawaiian group has little commercial value and will stay that way. He claims Americans have spent over 180 million dollars on Hawaiian products while paying a premium to export 10 million dollars of their own goods, questioning why Hawaiian planters prefer annexation to continue the scheme.
The legislature approved and the governor signed the act allowing creditors to sue debtors for necessaries and, after judgment, to compel installment payments by court order. Failure to pay can lead to contempt and possible imprisonment. The Banker and Tradesman criticized the bill as harsh toward debtors.
Rev William Eliot Griffis argues that true victory comes not from wars abroad but from self mastery. An efficient army reflects soldiers who control themselves and act on the word fire, while internal discipline requires lifelong, divine guidance.
The Banker and Tradesman labels the 1898 legislature as failing to tax key matters and neglecting popular demand. It notes prolonged sessions and little genuine progress while warning that public choice of officials sustains this inertia. The piece blames voters for not electing the right kind of men to office.
Maynard residents Martha Mieses and Sadie Kennar of Concord were in town Monday. A company of Maynard boys plans a bicycle visit to South Framingham on Thursday afternoon to attend the muster.
A lively Fourth day in Maynard featured a parade led by David Henderson with prize awards for trades displays floats and local hits. Winners included A T Haynes first in trades display Samuel Hardy for best local hit and James Foote for floats. A big picnic and music from Thomas Farrells band accompanied sports and a daytime ball game that ended in a 6 8 tie after a contested scoring call.
Dr F D Gilmore a 38 year old dentist, killed himself at home after a period of melancholy. He left a note of deliberate action folding a towel beneath his head, with death occurring near dusk on Thursday. Funeral services were held Sunday at his Brooks street home with Masons and Royal Arcanum participants. He is survived by his widow, children, his father and a sister.
A. D. Russell long resident and businessman of Maynard died in South Acton after moving there about a year ago. He served as representative in 1880s and 1885, led the Cooperative store, and held various public roles including school board and overseer of the poor. He was active in I O O F and Nashoba tribe, leaves a wife and two children, funeral held in Maynard with services at the M E church and burial at Glenwood. A Mass Volunteer Aid fundraising appeal followed, urging local contributions.
Maynard locals Promote Gem Washing Fluid with no rubbing or soaking required. The Gem Washing Fluid Co guarantees satisfaction. Ads also tout Standard Blue Flame wickless oil stoves, wiring services, and a range of electrical goods. Names include A D Holt and J W Henderson Soncton. Local shops offer wrappers shirt waists and lunch at Gaskill's.
Massachusetts volunteers work on fitting out the hospital ship Bay State to rush to duty carrying sick and wounded soldiers to a temperate climate. The effort aims to hasten readiness and respond to the urgent need for medical transport at sea.
The undersigned announce closing their places of business on Wednesday evenings at 6 30 until further notice C H Mead & Co H A Littlefield W E Whitcomb M E Taylor & Co.
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