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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
4
The Enterprise notes Reed supporters may back Sewall. Northboro Republicans begin local campaigning as discussions rise about an electric Worcester to Mt Wachusett line. Headlines touch on Cleveland’s enduring popularity, free silver ventures in Boston, cadetship exams, and a weathered caution on flag advertising.
A Mid dlesex county page lists notable anniversaries from July dates. It recalls births of Henry David Thoreau and Gustav Freytag, and events such as the 455 siege of Rome and the 1773 birth of John Jacob Astor, with related poetic and scholarly figures through July 18.
A garbled collection of bicycle wisdom and puns appears to mock riding culture. The verses mix fractured phrases about cycles, riders, and social life with misspellings and odd quotation marks.
To join lace lay one end over the other placing patterns to align precisely. Sew around the edge with fine cotton. When the seam is secure trim neatly. If the work is neatly done the joining will be imperceptible except on close inspection.
J Hy Turner urges Populists to back Bryan as Chicago convention is seen as Populist triumph. He argues the Democratic shift to Populist principles reflects bids for financial reform and a united regional movement. An overflow crowd of 2000 heard Williams and others defend Bryan and Sewall with strong silver and anti gold-standard rhetoric.
George Fred Williams, fresh from the Chicago convention, received a long ovation at Faneuil Hall as he defended his shift to free silver. Amid a mixed audience, Williams argued revolutions begin in policy, not on the platform, and addressed critics of his change in stance.
Four thousand gathered at Music hall for a Republican nominating meeting following St Louis. Governor Walcott and Senator Lodge spoke on gold standard and anti panic themes while praising McKinley Hobart and denouncing silver. In Bath Maine Arthur Sewall reception plans emphasize bipartisan, public welcome with bells and salute.
Washington July 15 There are indications the coming campaign will be one of the greatest club campaigns in American politics. Officers of the national association of Democratic clubs report 60 applications for new clubs and numerous requests for charters from across the country.
Five workmen were injured when staging gave way at the American powder mills while hoisting timber. Samuel King suffered a broken nose and facial injuries. Sumner Rogers injured his back badly. Thomas O'Brien bruised leg, Samuel Wilson sustained internal injuries and back contusions. J E Reed had facial wounds. All received medical care and were sent home.
The late Ray Currie, a leading Good Templar, served as chief templar of Iola lodge I.O.G.T. for several terms and was district councilor plus a member of grand and supreme lodges. Attending the funeral were Mrs. Belle Wiggin and her husband. The grand chief templar sent regrets for missing the service.
The Casey family expresses heartfelt thanks to the Assabet council and many friends for sympathy aid and flowers during their prolonged sorrow after the passing of their son and brother. They wish others similar consolation in their hour of distress.
Special meeting of Iola lodge No gt I O G T on July 8 1896 unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the death of A Raymond Currie The lodge notes his upright life devotion to temperance and expresses sympathy to his family The charter will be draped for thirty days and copies will be sent to the family and printed in The Maynard Enterprise
Six room new tenement available for rent in Maynard. Moderate rates. Inquire of Jos Roberts on Summer Street.
The Peoples National Bank Marlborough transacts a general banking business in all its departments. Issues drafts payable worldwide in any amount. Buys and sells government bonds and high grade investment bonds. Recently purchased a block of bonds payable in gold. Accounts and correspondence solicited. John L. Stone, Cashier.
London reports Lord Salisbury invites Li Hung Chang, now in Paris, to England with national backing. He accepts, planning a one month stay from August 3, a possible first ever national guest during his China related mission to Russia.
Providence reports Peter Fagan was shot in the head by George F. Mitchell at 152 Tockwotton Street. Fagan is in Rhode Island Hospital with a non fatal injury, danger only from possible blood poisoning. Jealousy over a woman, said to be Fagan’s wife, triggered the incident.
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