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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
The item notes the officially ended war in the Philippines and the shift in how natives are described. It mentions Yu the Chinese minister as a popular orator, compares naval losses to Switzerland, reports on South Africa freight progress, and hints at Cecil Rhodes and Kimberley. It also mentions Canada suffering casualties.
Six theatre companies prepare to tour Sapho following Olga Nethersole arrest. An exchange notes Britons likely to win but Boers named heroes in South Africa dispute. President Faunce groups people by role, urging a new class the man with the sword amid wartime tensions.
The Paris exposition will spur American interest in learning French as attendees seek to expand their vocabulary. A London Lords debate featured a peer striking the Prince of Wales' hat with his fist, a scene that would have been dramatic if it had struck his head.
In historical warfare a camp perimeter is protected by sentries. The modern advance uses an electric wire that rings bells if touched, allowing all to sleep in safety. This showcases how science enhances night security.
One hundred dollars reward for a catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Endorsers West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists vouch for Cheney. Cure is taken internally and fights blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
In Newton Mags Feb 28 Michael Dixon and Henry Miller died in a blast at the Masten Wells fireworks plant charging shop. Joseph Ryan remains in doubt of recovery. An explosion followed a spark igniting powder when Dixon allegedly struck metal with a hammer.
Two fully staffed state governments contend they are the lawful authorities in Frankfort. Banks refuse to recognize either faction, leaving both without funds and state accounts tied up pending court adjudication.
St Bridget s church held morning and evening Lenten services. Mrs Gilmore sells Aurora boot for 2 00. W A Haynes Co advises hay buyers. Harriman Bros aided by fire alarm on Feb 22. Union Congregational church CE delegates attended a CE convention at Concord Junction. Assabet council plans a May Festival replacing Children s Night on May 2 with about 25 May Pole dancers.
A season high crowd of about 400 watched Maynards defeat Pawtucket Athletic Club of Lowell in Music Hall. After a dispute over home ref rules, the game was halted and ruled 2 to 0 for Lowell, with Maynards leading 8 to 6 at halftime.
Magdalen chapter O E S held a whist congress in Masonic hall on February 27 with 25 tables and cards for 100 players. Prizes went to Miss Bird Albee Mrs. Wm Henderson F R Connor and R W Carter. Proceeds fund a piano purchase from C H Persons ware rooms aided by a gift from C A Persons.
Tenement to let apply to W. A. Haynes Co for picture framing and furniture repairing promptly done by W. H. Leighton Main St. Also public bill poster. For coal or wood contact E. Henderson & Co at the junction of Concord and Acton Sts Or leave orders at A. E. Randall's bakery.
The June 21 1899 committee report recommends purchasing the Middlesex Hotel property for 7500 to create a memorial hall or municipal offices and a public park. Land uses include Main Street frontage for offices or sales, rear land for stores, and Monument Street area as a future public building site. The General Court authorized funds for a permanent Concord Fight memorial. The selectmen are urged to place warrant articles for March 3 town meeting to carry out the plan.
Firefighters were alerted Saturday to a blaze in Herbert Nealy's Thoreaust residence. Neighbors contained the flames before the department arrived as soot in the chimney ignited floor timber. A window break and a floor hole allowed a bucket line to suppress the smoke filled cellar.
Washington February 28. Proceedings in Senator Clark of Montana case focused on bank accounts of Montana legislators. Representative Stephen Bywater testified he had not received pay for his vote but said Whiteside claimed he could secure 5000 dollars for supporting Clark.
Sudbury Pa Feb 28 A passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad collided with a freight train traveling in the opposite direction near Nescopeck. Engineer Keefer and Fireman Seeley of the passenger train were killed and a number of passengers were injured.
The Bridgeport grand jury returned a true bill for murder in the first degree against 17 year old Charles B. Cross of Stamford. He is accused of killing Mrs. Sarah C. King on November 8 at the home they shared.
Secretary Root testified to the house committee on military affairs urging favorable action on his drafted bill to increase the army's efficiency. He pressed for reforms to strengthen training, equipment, and overall military readiness.
General Ludlow, Havana military governor, met at the White House and announced plans for a May general municipal election in Cuba. He said 1200 candidates seek Havana mayoral posts and urged replacement of city officers by elected officials as the island’s politics remain unsettled.
Fred W. Merrill aged 16 was sentenced in the supreme court to ten years at hard labor in the state prison for attempts to wreck trains on the Bangor to Old Town line.
Walter Johnson of Philadelphia defeated Jack Warner, Buffalo heavyweight, in 51 seconds at the Black Rock club in Buffalo last night.
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