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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
8
The piece profiles key figures at the Denver gathering including Roger C. Bulligan, Claude A. Swanson, Theodore A. Bell, John J. Martin, Henry D. Clayton, and Governor Robert B. Glenn. It notes roles, early careers, and moments shaping the convention and party unity.
The article surveys hot weather ensembles with diaphanous materials at the waist and neck, light coats and cloaks, chiffon and silk blends, and Paris styles. It highlights hats, underwear, petticoats, draped cloaks, evening coats, and lace trimmed net waists, noting new draperies and color pairings popular in Paris.
Marlboro, led by Fitzmaurice and Evans, edged Maynard 6 to 5 in a tight game. Leith pitched steadily for Marlboro as Burns, OToole, Goggin and Cavanaugh sparkled on offense and defense.
The South Framingham nine plans a series setup to boost hitting depth and raise overall strength for forthcoming contests. The club aims to avoid slugger labels while improving from the fourth.
Bill Dineen praised as top pitching potential for a Boston team in 1908 era talk. Charley Farrell credited for scouting Pittsburg weaknesses. Manager Fitzmaurice cautions players about price-marking tactics. Lynn's mediocre play angers fans. Sim Murch, now with Lawrence, batting seventh. Barnicle of Dean Academy shines in West Medway win over Milford. Fort Meadow water carnival proposed with swimming canoe and boat races ending in illuminated parade.
Joe Harris, recently disconnected from the Boston American payroll, reports to Columbus and vows to prove himself a winner for the American Association champions.
Local readers argue over the exchange of Jake Stahl for Bob Unglaub. They call Stahl a gentleman and question Unglaub as a ball player, while others defend him as a gentleman despite tennis of the trade.
Moran beat first on a line drive while McCorrey struck out. Fitzmaurice sent fans to the ticket office and directed police to help seat latecomers between innings. The piece notes Fitzmaurice as a rapid performer on Saturday.
Marlboro K of C defeated Milford K of C 12 to 11 in Milford. Davy O'Brien and Fanning starred for Marlboro with solid battery work.
The Marlboros face the Westboros at Prospect Park on Saturday with the Westboros fielding a stronger lineup. The outcome carries significant betting interest as locals aim to win big or risk loss.
Tris Speaker, tried out by Boston last fall and loaned to Little Rock, has reached 100 hits this season. Known in Little Rock as the ground rent man, Speaker was lent to the team in exchange for renting the field used by the Boston Americans during training.
Framingham lad Martie OToole from the Brockton New England league nine has been sold to Cincinnati and will report for duty at Porkpolis in the fall.
G D Morse of Worcester worked in Marlboro as an umpire at season start but moved to a local adjudicator role amid season shakeups. He now umpires weekly games at Putnam Connecticut and receives good satisfaction for his work.
Thomas Conlon, a clerk at Piewsdh's pharmacy, aided a man with a severed hand wound Saturday night. With blood spurting, he could not reach a doctor by phone, so he transported the man to the back of the store and expertly bound the artery, earning praise from a physician for his skill.
At a Monday town meeting in Westboro discussions centered on the brown tail moth and related pests. A speaker claimed Marlboro spent 400 fighting the pest last year, a figure mocked as closer to 4000. Judge J. W. Slattery noted the mosquitoes and the meeting adjourned amid the debate.
In Leominster the shade trees in several areas are dying due to a combination of electrolysis, gas heat, and dry weather. Local officials are assessing the impact and potential causes as residents notice increased tree loss across the town.
At a Gen Charles Devens camp meeting the rule was proposed that members who attend every meeting for a year will receive a free August 1909 trip to the soldiers home in Togus Maine.
A Boston paper reports Harvard, a town of aristocratic character, is set to be invaded by an electric railway. The conservative faction opposes the plan, but it appears certain to fail against the project.
The Fairbanks Inn in Lancaster serves as a hub for numerous automobile parties with landlord Dwyer praised as a most agreeable host by attendees.
The executive committee of Stow Old Home week association set Sunday July 26 and Tuesday July 28 for special gatherings. Dinner will be served in the town hall by the ladies of Stow, Tuesday from 12 to 2.
Fitchburg liquor dealers Williams and Murphy must close their saloon for three weeks after liquor was sold to minors and other disallowed purchasers, a violation under state law.
Dr William Duffield Bell a surgeon at Cambridge Relief hospital wooed Miss Mae McKinnon after her May appendicitis operation. He proposed soon after and they set a wedding date for July 11.
The Millis turnout valued at $600 stolen Monday in front of a Boston home was recovered in Millis Thursday. Officer Flynn traced the stolen rig from Boston to Millis.
James S. Sherman of the Braggville district, a 40 year resident, died suddenly Friday while taking a drink of water. Authorities offered no further details.
John T. Wheeler owner of Clover Farm bakery in Worcester sails from New York for Europe for a month long tour. He plans to visit England Scotland and Ireland during the trip.
William O'Brien tearing down a stone wall in Brookfield encountered a nest of black snakes and killed five. The largest measured four feet ten inches in length.
Uxbridge selectmen order all town officials to submit detailed expense accounts rather than lumped totals, citing a shift from the old custom. The move aims to increase transparency and accountability in municipal spending.
George H. Brooks Jr. accidentally shot his finger while handling a pistol on a misread July Fourth holiday. He believed the weapon needed inspection, and the act occurred before any work could be completed.
Southbridge pastor M C Ward of the Universalist church resigns to accept a pastorate in Norway Maine. He will preach his last sermon in Southbridge on July 35.
Several Spencer youths planned to enter Clark College Worcester using certificates issued by David Prouty school faculty but their hopes were dashed as the effort collapsed amid unresolved questions about the documents.
Officials say they cannot gain entry at the college this fall. Dr. Peck, father of one student, blames Principal William BH Cate while Cate says his letter only stated how much work the boys had completed.
Oxford records show Frank H. Kenney who received a liquor license from the selectmen promised to run a hotel. The board now says he must provide meals for transient guests, but the premises have only served as a lunch counter and lack cooking for guests.
A. W. Lombard of the state dairy bureau visited Milisbury on Friday and collected milk samples from numerous milkmen. If the tests meet the standard, no further action follows. if not, the milkmen may be summoned to court to present their side.
James Milford of Milford, employed by the Draper Company, was struck on Water Street at about 1 30 Sunday morning by an unknown man. His jaw was fractured and he is in an unconscious condition.
Sunday’s storm in Berlin knocked a large elm tree near M S Wheeler’s Sum mer road home as hail stones struck the area. NYS weather observers noted pockets of heavy precipitation and gusty winds accompanying the hail.
William W. Keyes of Litchfield Maine, who resigned a few weeks ago as Clinton high school principal, has accepted a new position as principal of the high school at Tucson Arizona.
In Waltham two youths face court on charges of breaking and larceny for stealing a small amount of lead from the city carpenter shop. The break occurred Saturday and was found Sunday as police trailed several boys, with two targeted as suspects.
A blaze in Winchendon forest scorched about 16 acres of woodland. Firefighters sprayed water on nearby roofs to prevent spread, with property loss estimated at around 7000 dollars.
Leicester woolen mill of the Leicester Woolen Co. began running again Monday following an extended stoppage. The restart marks a return to production, signaling stabilization for the local textile industry.
Francesco Roberts was charged with shooting a deer and possessing the carcass. His case was continued by Judge Dillon on Monday.
Ravages from deer disrupt town gardens with Carl J. Dane noting 1,000 cabbage plants eaten and replanted. Other farmers and gardeners report similar pillaging by deer across all sections of Lunenburg.
The 54th annual Claflin family reunion will take place at the old Claflin homestead on July 28. Waldo M. Claflin of Philadelphia serves as committee chairman.
Ten new members were initiated into Marquette Court Mass Catholic Order of Foresters Sunday. The initiation ceremonies were performed by the Nantick degree team. Visitors were present from Milford Marlboro and Natick.
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