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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
7
The Hempsend plains on Long Island attract travelers for violet blooms that carpet the grassy level near Jamaica and Babylon. The wild, nearly odorless flowers with unusually large blossoms wither quickly if picked, yet remain abundant enough to supply a boutonniere for every New Yorker.
A travelogue describes a bleak Molokai leper settlement with a white Methodist church and a crowded hive of sunken homes. Rev Emerson preaches in Kanaka, while Dutton, a former Cincinnati socialite, tends sores, bathed in pans as a music box plays Strauss. The observer notes leprosy’s social, physical toll and ends with reflections on charity and sorrow.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes three Montreal arrivals in a single day with cargoes of gin lemons and sugar. It quips that Montreal may invite annexation to the United States if such shipments continue and commerce remains unfeeling yet flavorful.
The hull of the steamer Rustler from Juneau Alaska has been moved from Lake Washington to the harbor and is ready for the machinery being built. The 66 by 16 foot vessel is designed for Yukon river dredging as tales of vast wealth lure prospectors.
A monster shad, believed to be the largest ever taken in waters near the head of Delaware bay, was caught opposite Delaware City a few days ago. The fish measured 27 inches long 4 inches thick and 19 inches in girth with a weight of 10 pounds.
The Hilda has reached the M from Montserrat West Indies after a long voyage. Its cargo is mainly lime juice, totaling 50,000 gallons, marking the first arrival of the new season.
A 12 year old boy Johnnie Johnson fell into Stony Creek while fishing. He swam to shore and fled. A crowd later dragged the water seeking his body on the Main Street bridge where he revealed his identity and surprised onlookers. Dennis Hanks recalls Lincoln era visits and friendship.
The United States will advance its diplomacy by replacing ministers with ambassadors. Germany follows England and France in appointing an American ambassador, with Cleveland likely to promote Minister Runyon. Reform aims to have leading powers represented by ambassadors in Washington and U.S. diplomats at foreign courts, improving ceremonial and state business precedence. Ex Ministers Reid and Lincoln warned of drawbacks under the old system where foreign ambassadors outranked American ministers.
A speaker recalls a unique game of ten pins played abroad with unlimited leisure. Natives gathered as witnesses in a darkened hall while Wanaka figures hung for each pin and ball. A triumphant ten strike drew cheers with a roars of “tiger” as the alley risked Hawaiian casualties.
A New York sports writer compares modes of travel for a mile. Swimming 26:52, walking 6:23, snowshoe 5:89, running 4:123, tricycle 2:49.2, bicycle 2:29.8, skating 2:12.6. Horseback off ers a trot in 2:08, running horse 1:894, rail train 60 seconds.
A inane sketch shows a young man about 17 at a fancy grocery store unsure what to buy for a young lady. The grocer briskly directs him to the pickle counter, portraying a playful, innocent moment in New York life.
Joseph Swain faced a dangerous infection after a house fly bite on a minor hand abrasion. Pain and swelling spread to the elbow in hours, with doctors diagnosing possible blood poisoning. A new species of small black fly, or toxins from fed material, is suspected.
A Springfield Republican reader recounts a week at the World's Fair with his wife. They spent about $90 plus rail fare, found decent lodging for 2.50 dollars daily, ate at midrange prices, and enjoyed German and French exhibits. He notes comfort and cost are comparable to other large cities.
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