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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
4
A late 19th century column notes the Loud bill defeat, the Boston and Maine influence in the general court, and shelved Metropolitan county plans. It mentions Sunday baseball in the west, wartime bicycle talk, pipeline lawbreaking, rich interests, New York guards, naval funding stakes, and sharp World critiques of war reportage.
A critical note argues that Canadian Pacific railway enjoys U.S. privileges unavailable to American firms in Canada, a point raised by observers of national policy and trade access.
The New York Sun notes the combine ran the recent convention with up-to-date methods fit for masculine politicians. A telephone hearing is criticized as not reflecting public demand for regulating legislation and concerns about telephone costs.
The text speaks of Lorenzo Barnes paying his penalties for past deeds and notes there were men who encouraged him toward murder and the scaffold. It declares those who set him on that path cannot be touched by human law and will face a higher judgment.
One year after a deadly explosion at Boylston and Tremont streets in Boston ten people died and many were injured. Public anger rose as press, church, state, and city officials demanded indemnification for survivors and kin. The piece asks if any responsible party paid funeral costs by March 4, 1898.
The co operative telephone company of Indianapolis offers the city the best service for 36 dollars a year for business use and 24 dollars for residences. It guarantees underground wiring within a two mile square area and will supply city offices with at least 30 telephones for permanent use. The city would also receive 3 percent of the company’s gross receipts each year.
The note compares riding electrics in the country with connecting to trains and warns against attempting such connections. It contrasts opinions from Boston Sunday Post and Waitham Free Press Tribune about whether Idler ever caught a train when a car was due to start.
The Citizen jokes with a tramp asking for work and replies by advising him to buy a bicycle and keep it clean, in a breezy London Tit Bits style.
Charles A Welch lodge of Maynard marks its 25th anniversary with a two day program at Masonic hall and Riverside hall. Highlights include addresses by M W Charles C Hutchinson and R W Serena D Nickerson, a banquet, and Sunday services at the Congregational church attended by about 80 members.
Thomas Hillis of Maynard defends an electric street railway from Marlboro through Maynard to Lowell, arguing opponents misstate his position and urging legislative action against House Bill No 953. He cites land rights concerns and supports a Hudson to Rockbottom route via Stow Centre to Maynard and on to Lowell or Boston as advantageous. March 8, 1898.
Mrs John Punch aged 39 died at her Nason street home after a brief illness. A Maynard resident noted for popularity and many friends. Fr Fennessey led a requiem mass at St Bridget's Church and the funeral followed with a large cortege and many out of town mourners. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery.
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for body pains liver issues loss of appetite and general weakness. It claims direct action on the liver stomach and kidneys and offers the product for 50 cents at local drug stores in Maynard and Concord with a money back guarantee.
The Enterprise notes Wilkinson Crossley will not seek another term after nine years on the Maynard school committee, six as chairman. He led efforts to build and equip the town’s schoolhouse, modern heating, and advances in education cited by state officials and citizens. His departure ends a long public service marked by practical educational aims and broad town support.
The official ballot lists town officials and candidates across multiple town offices. Town clerk C H Persons. Selectmen Thos Hillis and Samuel Lawton. Treasurer W H Gutteridge. Collector Frank H Salisbury. School committee James J Hilferty three years R LeBlanc Lynch three years Franklin P Flagg one year. Assessor Calvin A Whitney. Water commissioner Lorenzo Maynard. Overseer of the Poor Joel F Parmenter. Board of Health David Henderson. Trustee of Library Alexander Veitch. Auditors George P Hartman James Mullin Garvin Talver. Constables James J Morgan Samuel King Wm Jones M E Sheehan.
Theo Nelson offers carriage and sign painting at the old school building in Acton shest with prompt service. A house of eight rooms for sale on Concord street via Mrs Richard Wright. Booth & Lord advertise sausages ham bacon canned goods and pickles with boiled ham. Great markdown sale on winter underwear at Summer and Glendale. Fresh oysters daily at Central market and lunch at Gaskill's. Darling's block Summer street.
Special train of Wagner palace cars via Fitchburg R R under Pennsylvania R R tourist bureau. Rate $25. J R Watson G P agent should send itinerary on application.
In New Bedford Massachusetts on March 9 the weavers present a three step plan to manufacturers. First offense earns a reprimand, second offense carries a fine to be agreed by conference, and third offense results in discharge. Weavers hope manufacturers will accept, viewing it as a concession that could end the strike.
New Haven reports that Pawtucket players from the National Polo League appeared in a New Haven uniform last night. Manager Hilton signed them to play the rest of the season in the state league and also secured options for next season.
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