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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
8
The New York World recounts a Liverpool case from October 1605 in which Chotans Johnson was seized for purse snatching. He endured harsh treatment culminating in torture at a post and public whipping, then caged and marched before the mayor.
A reader describes Garfish skin as ivory like and highly valued by shoppers at The Uprows Shops. The article notes its scarce knowledge in the leather trade, its hardness, and a tribal legend alleging armor like edge resistant to arrows.
An old advertisement-style note warns kidney problems worsen if neglected and promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills as a remedy. It cites rapid improvements and praises from a Mrs Ane Ward of Jackson Court Napel Mass and others, urging readers to avoid delays and buy the product.
Veteran pugilist Adolph Wolgast faces Jack Alexander in a looming clash while boxers discuss matching efforts and tours. The piece notes Wolgast’s ambitions to match or surpass rival Nelson, with Alexander pursuing a historic record and potential international bouts shaping expectations.
Time table corrected to February 19 191% with Saturday half hour cars from 2 PM to 8 PM. Notes list connections to Boston Worcester Leominster Lexington Lowell and other points via Concord Cambridge and Cambridge connections, with notes on routes and changes.
Street railway timetable lists operations for Lowell Acton and Maynard corridors. Superintendent Maynard oversees schedules and routing for the system, with service details appearing in the period's transit section.
The Enterprise reports that Edwin Al Bailes of Lexington will not run for senator against Rep. Charles F. McCarthy of Marlboro. Speculation had Bailes as a potential Republican candidate. Hoar’s decision not to seek re election influenced local sentiment and party strategy as discussions on the fall nomination continue.
A political scene unfolds as Rep Turner rules out a senatorial bid and Rep Robert Turner of Waltham is named for the race. Meanwhile local columnists and residents list visits, vacations, and movements, including Miss Mobreaidoo and families from Boston and New York visiting or traveling near Waltham and surrounding towns.
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