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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
5
A Philadelphia society of prominent financiers and politicians seeks an open alliance with Great Britain. The charter application states the aim to strengthen political, social, and commercial ties between the United States and Britain, with eligibility for any American citizen over 21.
Mayor Merchant removed Joseph R. Pringle from the office of license commissioner after a hearing that sustained two charges. One cites inattention and neglect of duty. the second alleges indirect involvement with liquor interests through employment by liquor dealers in Gloucester.
Cape Town dispatch reports General Carrington with Rhodesian forces first clash against Boers. They attacked and carried a position on the Selous river after a sharp engagement. Casualties: four killed and nineteen wounded. Rail line northward remains open with minor damage. Captain Fowler to repair telegraph tomorrow.
A 25 year old Black man named Hillsman was lynched near Knoxville Georgia after allegedly attempting to assault a 14 year old girl. He was arrested and jailed in Macon for safekeeping but brought back for a preliminary trial. A coroner's jury could not identify mob members.
The Concord and Concord Junction teams plan a Play Ground matchup after Concords lost the last game. A following note mentions social events with Mrs Keeler and Miss Murray hosting guests and Old Concord post veterans attending Grand Army day exercises at Chautauqua.
Concord antique rooms offer old fashioned rush bottom chairs refinished furniture and location near Monument street and the square. Advertisements include a barber on Walden street a Kodak supplier and Whitcomb confectionery plus an atra ctive cottage with acre land on Lexington road opposite Emerson House. Towle Kent advertise Littlefield Anti Fly used to deter flies on horses and cows.
The lease of the Fitchburg line increases state school funds by directing B M & T bonds income to education. Once the bonds cover the law, Governor Crane's action could add substantial funds to the education fund, aligning with earlier aims to raise aid for small town schools to parity with wealthier areas.
Canton Ohio July 25. Callers are rapidly increasing at the Mc Kinley home as visitors crowd the porch from morning till night. Most visitors seek to pay respects while a growing number request personal attention from the President.
The first bale of the new crop was sold at the cotton exchange to Fernie Wilson and Co for 16 1/2 cents a pound. Weighing 541 pounds, the bale brought 59.26 dollars, with all proceeds donated to a nonsectarian charitable institution in New York. The cotton came from a Texas plantation.
Mrs. Mary Borden a 50 year old widow died at her Westport home from lockjaw after splinters from a garden rake penetrated her leg. The injury which seemed minor initially worsened and a surgeon removed a one inch wood sliver, but lockjaw rapidly ensued and proved fatal.
The Sedgwick arrived from Matanzas and Cienfuegos Cuba carrying 22 officers and 856 enlisted men of the Second United States Infantry. The unit heads to Fort Thomas Kentucky to recruit and reorganize for service in China.
Community updates list visitors and residents across Concord Jct Bolton Roxbury Waltham and nearby areas. Events include church services school wiring and heating work plus a ceremonial lawn party and a humorous town baseball game narrative.
Officers and instructors played a base ball match last Saturday. Strangers mistook it for golf. The score is not yet final with calculations by Conery and Lincoln. A guessed result favored the instructors around 18 to 17. Captain Blood wore a sample uniform. urine? mascots Thomas Curry and J R Lawrence stood out for teams. Dr Alley umpired capably despite Prof Blood’s hypnotic influence on balls and strikes.
Local notices advertise Franklin Mills flour at Dart's, watch clock and jewelry repair by W. C. Morse, lemonade price 10 cents, and various small ads. Includes To Let eight room tenement near Mrs. A P Joyce, bargain whites at Dart's, Jensen shoemaker at McWalter's, shirt waists and millinery at reduced prices, and a four room house for rent on old Harvard road to Mrs. Ellen Tyrrell.
Describes Saratoga as a premier pleasure resort with famed race track forty springs and grand hotels. Promotes an August 4 excursion from Boston area, low round trip fare via Boston & Maine Railroad, tickets sold at local station offices and Fitchburg City Ticket Office.
Boston will see the Suffolk grand jury investigate an alleged attempted bribery in the Boston board of aldermen with Aug. 6 set for the inquiry. Six aldermen Bowen Adams Day Jordan Philip OBrien and Doyle were served summonses to testify.
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