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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

6

Outlaw Leader Captured as Militia Forces Hold Camp

Dispatch reports Crazy Jake, famed leader of a band, captured after a gunfight and jailed in Muskogee. Militia presence at Camp Hickory curbs expected fighting, amid Seminole tension near Holdenville over the arrest of Fink Coker for Baum and Odom killings. Reports of Seminoles joining Crazy Snake’s band circulate but unconfirmed.

Oklahoma City Okla Crazy Jake Out Muskogee Camp Hickory Holdenville Fink Coker Marshal Baum Odom Crazy Snake Satory

Crazy Snake's Grievance Statement to Senate Committee

Crazy Snake the Creek leader in Oklahoma whose remarks to a Senate committee visiting Indian Territory in 1906 defend his people’s treaty promises from Columbus era. He recalls removal from Alabama, asserts he served as a Union soldier, and declares his people will remain and live on this land as before.

Crazy Snake Washington Oklahoma Senate Indian Territory Columbus Alabama

No Federal Intervention in Indian Troubles

Secretary Ballinger says no reason for federal intervention in Indian troubles and that state authorities can handle the affair without government interference.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Ballinger

Queensborough Bridge Opens for Pedestrians and Vehicles

New York reports the Queensborough bridge linking New York and Long Island City opened informally for pedestrians and cars on a Tuesday. Mayor McClellan crossed the 7749 foot cantilever span as crowds gathered at both ends awaiting a formal ceremony slated for June 12.

New York Queensborough Long Island City McClellan Manhattan

Will Continue Work at Mahanoy District Mines

Announcement ends doubt of a lockout on April 1. Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company collieries in the Mahanoy district will continue operations after April 1 until further notice. Mill Creek Coal Company and Dobson Coal Company adopt the same policy.

Mahanoy District Mahanoy City Philadelphia Reading Coal and Iron Company Mill Creek Coall Company Dobson Coal Company

Russian refugee Pouren freed after espionage tied case

New York March 31 Jan Janoff Pouren a Russian refugee is discharged from custody by Commissioner Hitchcock who found he was guilty only of revolutionary acts and not criminal arson attempted murder or burglary.

Pouren New York Jan Janoff Pouren Hitchcock

Servia Rights Upheld as Powers Propose Settlement

Belgrade reports the European powers and Austria Hungary reached a formula for tensions with Servia. Servia declares rights not violated by Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation and agrees to peaceful relations, demobilization, and no irregular troops. George and Alexander name changes announced. George becomes crown prince and Alexander renamed George. Lieutenant rank given to George and education urged in Europe.

Belgrade Europe Austria-Hungary Servia Foreign Office Vienna Bosnia and Herzegovina Berlin Austria- Hungary Austria National Assembly Peter George Alexander

Ex-President Roosevelt Attacker's High Seas Flight

A Rome dispatch reports Giuseppe Tosti, once connected to Roosevelt’s assailant on the Hamburg, emigrated with his son to New York. The son was deported as dangerous. Tosti sought White House relief, was refused, and he boarded Hamburg by chance. On seeing Roosevelt he allegedly frenzyed, and Naples officials will place him on trial on arrival.

Paris Rome Giuseppe Tosti Roosevelt Hamburg Italy New York Tosti White House

Two American Entries Highlight Monaco Motor Boat Expo

The Monaco exposition opens with motor boat displays ahead of races from April 4 to 11. American contenders Dixie II, last year's international champion owned by Edward J. Schroeder of New York, and Standard owned by Price McKinney of Cleveland, draw notable attention among international entrants.

Nice France Monaco Edward J. Schroeder New York Standard Price McKinney Cleveland

Killed Girl He Loved

Terre Haute Indiana March 31 Charged with the murder of Rose Tritt at Sanford Indiana thirty two years ago Sylvester Burnham is to be arrested in Texas Requisition papers have been obtained from Governor Marshall at Indianapolis Burnham is said to be a wealthy ranch owner The man who is said to have murdered Rose Tritt was a laborer on her father's farm and was madly in love with the girl She and her family declined to receive him as a suitor and he murdered the girl The suspected laborer disappeared He joined the navy and afterward established himself in Texas

Terre Haute Ind Rose Tritt Sanford Sylvester Burnham Texas Marshall Indianapolis Burnham Ross Tritt Navy

Negro students have no redress

Lansing March 31 Two negro students dismissed from Grand Rapids Veterinary college after white students object were denied a writ of mandamus by the supreme court to compel the college to admit them. The court ruled a private corporation cannot be mandamused to fulfill contractual obligations with an individual. The court added that apparent hardship is not a good reason to depart from the rule.

Lansing, Mich Grand Rapids Veterinary College

Clubwomen Meet in San Antonio for Federation Council

Leaders of the General Federation of Women's Clubs gather in San Antonio for a two day council. The meeting brings together directors, state federation presidents, and secretaries to discuss the tenth biennial program in Cincinnati in May 1910, along with reports and committee recommendations.

San Antonio Tex United States General Federation of Women’s Clubs General Federation Cincinnati

Eliot Offered Ambassadorship to Britain

President Taft, speaking at a Harvard dinner in Washington, inferred that Charles W. Eliot had been tendered the post of ambassador to Great Britain. Senator Root had earlier indicated Eliot as the choice, and Taft endorsed that suggestion.

Washington Taft Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Biot Great Britain Senator Root New York Eliot Root

St Augustine Plans Three Day Jubilee Marking Founding

The 1565 founded city of St Augustine in Florida begins a three day celebration marking its founding and the landing of Ponce de Leon in 1513. Festivities include arrivals by caravel with Spanish dignitaries, Indian welcome, and ceremonies on the fort entrance.

St. Augustine Fla United States Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth Old Fort Menendez Spain France England Coast Artillery Florida Kentucky Military Institute

Lay Missionaries Meet in Toronto at Canadian Congress

In Toronto on March 31 American lay members join the interdenominational Canadian national missionary congress. Participants include Silas McBee editor of The Churchman D F Wilbur US consul general at Halifax L H Severance Robert E Speer J Lovell Murray and J Campbell White. Sir Andrew Frazer to give principal address Earl Grey honorary president. NA YMCA quartet to feature in musical program.

Toronto Canadian National Missionary Congress Silas McBee The Churchman D. F. Wilbur United States Haliifax L. H. Severance Cleveland Robert E. Speer J. Lovell Murray J. Campbell White Sir Andrew Frazer Bengal India Earl Grey Canada Congress National Young Men's Christian Association

Local News Briefs From South Sudbury and Nearby Towns

Town notices report residents visiting or returning from trips, jurors drawn for the superior court, and local deaths. Insanity detention and a funeral are noted for South Framingham. A town meeting approves town hall repairs and records stabilization with calm proceedings.

Littleton Social Notes And Local Updates

Miss Elizabeth Smith takes a week's vacation at her Harwood avenue home. Miss Charlotte Sanderson of Ayer visited Olive Thacher over the weekend. The King's Daughters sale is set for Saturday afternoon in the Baptist vestry on April 1. Schools reopened March 29 after a two week vacation with good attendance. Mrs. EB Brenan and two daughters of Danvers visit A. W. Sawyer. Leander Fisher and family returned from Canada. Thomas Ryan Taylor Jr has been ill at home with gangrene in the right foot and is slowly improving.

Charlotte Sanderson Ayer Olive Thacher King’s Daughters EB. H. Brenan Danvers Brennan A. W. Sawyer Leander Fisher Mr. Fisher Canada Thomas Ryan, Taylor Jr

Town Meeting elects officers and approves budget

The annual town meeting on March 29 elected officials including Selectmen Frank A Patch W Hi icomb and F Hartwell School committee Dr J W Godfrey Assessors Osman Needham N B Conant E P Sheehan Collector and treasurer C A Kimball Highway surveyor C A Hartwell Tree warden A L Hopkins Cemetery commissioner J P Thacher and Health board member J N Murray A town expense appropriation of 17560 was approved A site for a new high school was not yet decided and a rebuild was voted on

C. A. Kimball Frank A. Patch W. Hiicomb F. ©. Hartwell J. ‘W. Godfrey Osman Needham N. B C. A. Hartwell A. L. Hopkins J. P. ‘Thacher Board of ‘Health J. N. Murray

Concord Junction News Mixes Notices and Local Entertainment

Concord Junction reports plans for a memorial event with Mrs. John P. Allen at a rest device on Central Street, while Lucius R Hodgeman moves to Brattleboro Vermont and leads a chair factory. Willow Rebekah lodge hosts an Asso hall program featuring Marion Wilson, the Judkins quartet, and William Baxter with Kings Cole orchestra.

John P. Allen Central Lucius R.hodgeman Concord Junction Brattleboro Hodgeman Association Hall Willow Rebekah Lodge Marion ‘Wilson Judkins Quartet William Baxter Maynard Miss Wilson Judkins Mr. Baxter Kings &Cole

Judge Dunn Sentences Midwife for Illicit Practice

Gardner reports Judge Dunn of the first district court sentencing Mrs. Hannah Porn a midwife to three months in the house of correction after a guilty verdict for practicing medicine without a license. Hilda Tomitti, Porn’s niece, was fined $15 for a similar offense. Both defendants appealed.

Gardner Dunn First District Court Hannah Porn House of Correction Iss Hilda Tomitti

Local Notes From Lincoln And Around Town

Mrs May Osborne of Melrose visits her uncle M MacRae for a few days. Mrs Haines sister of Mrs Bimily Bush is slowly recovering from rheumatism. Lassie Laird attends automobile driving school in Aston and will run one of J J Storrow s touring cars. The Rutherford club plans an invitation party in Bemishall Friday evening April with about 200 invitations mailed and a large attendance expected.

Mra Philips Bradley May Osborne Melrose M. MacRae Mra. Haines Bimily Bush Lassie Laird Automobile Driving School Aston Rutherford ‘Elish Bemishall

Marlboro notes on locals and visiting kin in town

Marlboro residents are mentioned with relatives visiting in Springfield Worcester Webster and Lowell. students at Philips Exeter and Exeter Academy return home. Several moves, employment changes, and business openings are noted along with church and social group activities.

Prominent New Englander Feels Chill of Administration Change

NATICK L A Coolidge assistant secretary of the treasury is the first prominent New Englander to feel changes in the national administration. He yields to Charles B Norton of Chicago a personal friend of Secretary McVeigh. UPTON The senior class of the Upton high school left Friday for Washington for a trip earned by their work. WINCHENDON A summons is served on Edwin Wells Granville Parker and Joseph Hill for doing business under a name other than the firm name and failing to file papers with the town clerk. A large real estate deal closes this week as Sterling Town Farm is sold by former owner J Frank Lawin to the Atlantic Union Association of Seventh Day Adventists for use as an Old Folks home. The farm sits on a fine Sterling location with a 26 room three story house, barn, 115 acres, and timber. The Adventists take possession April 1. purchase price undisclosed but Lawin is well compensated. Chas M Gleason of Fitchburg named manager. Mrs Gleason will supervise the house. Clinton Item notes the Adventists occupy April 1. Rev Wilson Waters of All Saints church Chelmsford spoke at Holy Trinity church Lent services on mercy and cheerfulness.

Universalist Ladies Pythian Hall BE. J. Dufresne Malone Hutchins Wm. Jones Griffin Louis Farley G. R. Hall & Co Martin St Farley Ladies Missionary Guild of the Holy Trinity Church Edward A.cutter Manning St George S. Pine Pontifical Zouaves St. Mary’s Church R. Roy L.o.cloutier O. Maurice H. St. Germain Alexander Thivierge St. Anthony’s School Hall E. Collins Paris St Lowell Haverhill Provost Mr Provost Natick Louis A. Coolidge the Treasury New Sterling Town J. Frank Lawin Leominster Atlantic Union Association of Seventh Day Adventists Sterling Lawin

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