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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
6
A Chicago detective discusses private and amateur agencies and their methods. He recalls cases of a woman seeking a mysterious man, a son accused of theft, and the use of the sweatbox to force confessions. He defends disciplined investigative tactics and urges strict treatment of suspects.
The Chickamauga park commission expects nearly 1.5 million dollars to be spent on the park to be opened in early fall. The national government supplied 750000 for grounds, driveways, and graded roads on 6000 acres, with state gifts from Ohio Illinois and Missouri adding tens of thousands. Monuments honor four brigade commanders who fell at the battle and the park aims to memorialize the Civil War fight as a patriotic tribute.
The piece notes cabinet ages with Secretary Gresham at 68 on St. Patrick’s Day. It lists the oldest to youngest members, including Secretary of Agriculture born April 27, 1882, and Secretary Smith born in 1865. Other birthdays cited: Herbert at 61, Carlisle and Olney born 1835, Bissell 1847, his successor Wilson 1848.
Secretary Herbert argues the United States must expand a coastal defense navy with torpedo boats and armored ships. He cites Spain's modest navy and Russia Germany Japan England fleets while urging rapid buildout of torpedo craft to defend major ports.
James Scudamore, a former Illinois legislator aged 67, recounts a bungled attempt to establish a farm life with Mrs Wagner and the money wallet plot after a hurried four hour marriage in Pigeon. Inspector Shea questions the unlikely alibi as Scudamore explains selling assets and a trip to Centralia.
In an interview reprinted from McClure's Magazine for April George Du Maurier discusses his writing habits and works. He recalls meeting Henry James, writing Peter Ibbetson after a plot idea, and Omar the high street strolls while composing. He notes a sudden success with Trilby and explains his casual studio routine and his upcoming The Martians.
Clarence Watts of Louisville was honored by his bicycle club with a bicycle funeral after his death. Pallbearers rode on bicycles flanking the hearse while a companion led Watts young bike, creating a unique tribute reported by the local club.
The owner of a Berlin menagerie, home to a lion, tiger, wolf and sheep dubbed the “happy family,” revealed in confidence that the animals have lived together about nine months, with the sheep needing renewal occasionally as part of the odd setup. Mrs Turner of Grand Rapids gave her husband’s funeral sermon, delivering the address as the widow spoke of his virtues and memory in an unconventional act.
An extraordinary duel occurred in Brussels between two men vying for the same woman. They agreed to a rope-thrashing contest, but the fight was halted by police as both combatants ended covered in blood. The challenger suffered the worse injuries with a bruised face.
Cambridge officials appeal to curb scanty attire of Harvard College athletes training in the streets. The board of aldermen orders the young men to wear more seemly garb to maintain public decency.
The Hindoos display unusual frankness in census returns as villagers describe their callings. Some term their means of living as village thieves, supported by relatives, or living on loans.
A report from near Dawson Georgia notes a young Black woman about 22 years old living nearby has nine children. It states she has given birth nine times with four different fathers. The article highlights the children's births and the age gap with the fathers.
A surgeon for an Atlantic steamship line states in his experience women remain cooler and more self possessed than men during disaster at sea, citing observed behavior on board ships and in emergencies.
A courthouse couple William Dray and Viola Roderick were married in a vault of the recorder of deeds office after dark with Justice Ebert officiating. Lights failed, but the ceremony finished as the couple joined hands and were pronounced husband and wife.
A Fond du Lac woman was arrested for masquerading in men’s attire. Authorities found a curling iron in her pistol pocket during the incident.
Deep verses describe secret depths beyond measure and time. A poetic narrator speaks of a hidden heart within Bartlett Davis brought forth as precious and enduring beyond earthly understanding.
The Philadelphia Press describes converting sawdust into oxalic acid using alkalis like caustic potash or soda. Soft woods yield more. a mixture of 40 parts potash to 60 parts caustic soda may match potash alone in shallow vessels. Temperature around 480 degrees F improves yield.
Froude argues that ruling power rests with the brave minority rather than the majority. He cites Plato and historical English resolve against papal and Spanish control to claim the best and bravest should govern, regardless of numbers.
A Lewiston Maine Journal item recalls a couple once content, the wife ambitious for riches, her divorce, his bankruptcy, and her remarriage to a wealthy man. Now he is prosperous with a new wife while she scrubs for bread in poverty. The story contrasts fortunes and outcomes with blunt moral tone.
Sophy questions Mr. Fleetwood's sensitivity after his engagement to Pauline. Pauline, unaware, faints at the revelation. The brief exchange highlights Fleetwood's reputation for rejections and hubris amid social gossip in London.
The text references parliamentary speech engagement with phrases cheers and hear hear and notes Bulwer Lytton’s Horace translations. It recalls a 1004 Feast of Tabernacles celebration at Solomon's temple and mentions Roman ladies' safety pins and rye straw value versus grain.
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