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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads about a 1908 event at the Mass office under congressional actions in March. Text is garbled but hints at political proceedings and an Inland affair affecting national policy.
A wartime denunciation condemns German actions in Belgium and Armenia and urges the world to reject autocratic rule. It argues for peace based on law, sacred treaties, and government of the people, warning against future mass sacrifice.
The state embraces preparedness funds and echoes Concord and Lexington spirit. Massachusetts passes the Governor McCall recommended act to set aside 1 million dollars for national defense and readiness, pledging swift support to the federal cause. The legacy of April 19 1775 fuels a vow to meet the nation’s call and avoid being labeled slackers when duties arise.
The article contends a new Russian government grants enfranchisement to about 9 million Jews and ends official discrimination, promising equal opportunities and a path to Russia as a home for all. It contrasts free Russia with prior oppression and cites education and stability as keys to Mexico's future, while speculating on postwar peace.
An editorial piece argues that World War II's cause advances freedom and equality, praising Russia's liberation and predicting the collapse of monarchies in Germany Austria and Greece. It asserts oppressed peoples will gain self government and that peace follows true democratic change.
An Allied victory tone claims the week shows greater French gains than in two years of fighting and portrays the Central Powers as collapsing. It cites Turkish defeat, Austrian weakness, German piracy, and Russian revolution aiding Entente aims with U.S. entry poised to hasten the end.
Court notices list Francis B. Sanborn of Westfield appointed administrator of Franklin B. Sanborn of Concord who died August 24. Bond set at 10000. estate valued 17000 with real estate 12000. Alexander I. Perkham seeks administrator role for Susie Frances Meade of Concord who died March 7. estate valued 400 with heirs Elizabeth Franks Beverly and John Meade San Francisco. Regina Moreau Guardian for Concord minors. bond 600. property valued 800. Auguste Moreau named administrator for John L. Therien of Concord died July 16 1909. bond 200. estate 400 all real estate. Maynard will executor D Albert Coughlan. no estate value filed. John Munro petitions for administrator of Francis Munro of Concord who died Dec 13 1916. estate 429 personal. heir Margaret Munro Plain Scotland. Attorneys listed for various parties.
In Acton Massachusetts on December 27 1916 residents petition Middlesex County Commissioners to relocate a segment of Lowell Road near Dexter L Spinneys property starting 500 feet southwest of a large elm and proceeding about 1200 feet northeast toward Frosts house. A January 1917 county meeting ordered notice and a public view of the premises at Cambridge Court House on April 24 with 30 days notice to town officials and publication in the Acton Enterprise.
Public notice reports the first charge related to Christ and Ciontist Concord in 1908 with a mandate urging observance of holidays and a 6 p.m. deadline. The fragmented text indicates a timetable and accessibility details for public events and attendance.
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