Semi-colon status of Spanish warship noted
Capt Evans remains silent on swearing reports for nearly a week. Brockton shoe shipments have averaged 7500 per week in 1898 to date.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
4
Capt Evans remains silent on swearing reports for nearly a week. Brockton shoe shipments have averaged 7500 per week in 1898 to date.
Congress has adjourned while the army and navy maintain ongoing operations at their established posts. The decision leaves legislative functions paused as military affairs proceed.
The Milford News endorses the war tax on beer as eminently just and to remain after the war. Maj Priest of the Third battalion Sixth Mass regiment is credited with the handsomest horse at Camp Alger. It costs a 10 cent stamp to marry or die properly.
A fragment cites a Boston Advertiser remark on Blanco and Ananias as artists of deception. It notes Ananias allegedly had his wife to assist him, implying a harsher view of Blanco’s denials amid a plea for aid.
Col Pen defeats the Sixth and Ninth regiments in leaving Camp Dewey but both regiments outrun him to reach the island, signaling a mixed show of fitness and haste among the troops.
The question asks whether the act of donning a coat means putting it on or taking it off given current happenings. Interpreting context suggests the phrase likely denotes putting the coat on as a sign of preparing to face events rather than removal.
Excerpted voices rail at postwar taxes and Hawaii annexation while urging public resolve. Boston Journal and Waltham Free Press Tribune contrast warnings of hardship with calls for encouragement of families with loved ones at front.
The Boston shoe market shows the usual summer lull with many manufacturers closing for a week and employees taking vacations. Jobbers and salesmen prepare to travel as firms pace price talks, seeking fair remuneration while jobbers resist advances. A major maker faced cancelled orders after demanding a 21 cent rise to cover costs.
The passage notes a seller could not duplicate operations at much higher costs and offered shoes only by matching former leather purchases. He could not provide shoes from the same material except at a five cent higher inside price per pair. The best option would be to take a pair from a different quality.
The Boston Herald reports the country drafts fit men, discards unfit, and praises cautious material screening though critics call the process wild and flawed. It cites surgeons with poor credentials and occasional lapses as evidence of incompetence, echoed by the Waltham Free Press.
Wagner delivered a decisive second inning homer as the Boston club beat the Louisvilles 6 to 2. Nichols pitched well for Boston while Hickman impressed in his debut for the home team. Other results note the Phillies, Clevelands and Washingtons suffering setbacks in a day of uneven play.
Charles Sanders attends his father’s funeral in Lowell. Maynard lodge I C O F officers installed with Wheeler of Ayer as installing officer. Cash subscribers seek help for Massachusetts hospital ship with $28 already raised. Mass meeting planned to fund Maynard auxiliary to Massachusetts Volunteer Aid. Clinton Hudson Maynard Concord electric road franchise granted with conditions. Berlin may block the route.
The Massachusetts board started examinations for 205 applicants in surgery pathology and obstetrics with 16 women among the group. One third of the candidates have already failed to meet the 70 percent average in all five required branches for registration. In Boston the district sub treasury reports $202 850 in last day subscriptions and $2 527 326 total for three percent government bonds. The eighth American whist congress opened with a report favoring the long suit system noting its intellectual value and trickmaking success.
London July 13 The Madrid correspondent of The Mail reports Sagasta declining to confirm any peace decision and asking what remedy exists but to make peace The ministerialists claim the regular army in Cuba favors peace while about 20 000 volunteers insist on continuing the fight.
Madrid reports all Spanish ministers handed in resignations to the premier who explained to the queen regent. No one is ready to accept the premiership. Marshal Campos would take the post but lacks a majority in the chamber. Military urges war while civil society leans toward peace. If the United States demands Puerto Rico and the Philippines, many foresee continued hostilities and a possible Cuba prolongation.
About 100 patriotic ladies met at Cooperative hall to organize an auxiliary to the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association. Mrs L D Wilson elected president, Mrs C D Holmes secretary, Miss Alice Nagle treasurer, and an executive board from four churches was named. Emergency funds and material list discussed as they aim to send items to the hospital ship Bay State before its Cuba departure.
The Clintons beat the Maynards by one run in a tight game. Clark and Watson pitched for the opponents with strong infield support from Fletcher, Connor, and Herbert Clark. Fred Lawton hit a home run and made a key out, Herbert Clark slugged a 3 bagger and homer, and Cor nnor turned a sharp double play. Attendance was good as fans praised catching by Leonard and Fadgen.
After this date Dr Currier dentist will be in his office Maynard block every weekday Sundays by appointment Gem Washing Fluid promises no rubbing or soaking bottles guaranteed satisfaction Manufactured by The Gem Washing Fluid Co Maynard Mass For peace consider Standard Blue Flame wickless oil stoves safe odorless powerful heater In stock electrical goods and wiring A D Holt Maynard Full line of ladies wrappers and shirt waists Cleary Williams Lunch at Gaskill's Darl ing's block Summer Street
Mrs F LD Gilmore expresses sincere thanks to the Masonic fraternity Odd Fellows Maynard business men neighbors and friends for kindness and floral tributes during her bereavement in Maynard Massachusetts dated July 8 1898.
Washington reports closing time 3 o'clock Thursday for the new war loan. Subscriptions under 500 dollars total around 65 million, expected to reach 75 million by Thursday. Subscriptions over 500 dollars amount to 391 million, likely 445 million at close, with grand total over 1.25 billion including blanket bids. Large offers continue, two 5 million applications received. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip to return firm and corporate subscriptions with checks beginning next Thursday evening, about 125 million in this class.
Almanac notes July 14 with sunrise at 4 20 a m and sunset at 7 20 p m High water at 8 45 a m Moon rises at 12 34 a m Light easterly winds continue through tomorrow and Friday Unsettled south to cloudiness and light rains forecast for the next 48 hours along the southern coast with potential for stronger storms bringing copious rain.
About 200 men at Shaler and Hall Quarry in Portland Connecticut walked out over a roughly ten percent wage cut. The quarry had been idle but reopened on July 5. Also noted are the ashes of Captain Charles W Gridley shipped to Erie Pennsylvania and Massachusetts delegates visiting Omaha for the Nebraska exposition, with a dinner hosted by exposition president Wattles.
Brief reader note notes the value of goods purchased across multiple stores. It highlights consumer spending patterns and price ranges observed in the period covered by the column.
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