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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
6
Lieut George H and Worcester liquor squad raided Florence J Moynihan at 10 Mr uklin St taking 19 quarts of whisky. Moynihan arrested and taken to station while Mrs Moynihan rode in a carriage paying 400 in bail. Local police note arrest on Monday.
Massachusetts Farm Inspection bureau workers arrived in Charlton Monday to inspect 200 farm buildings. Based in Salem, the bureau aims to distinguish good property from bad and rank local farms.
The board removed Chief Robert Place from office by vote and appointed Officer John J. Sheehan as acting chief until a permanent successor is named.
Col. Sidney C. Bigney says he will not seek the lieutenant governorship this year amid ongoing political maneuvering. He vows to remain outspoken and active despite stepping back from the race.
The Clinton high school senior class returned from a trip to Washington where they were busy from morning until night and received a reception from President Theodore Roosevelt.
Mr and Mrs Luke Kelley marked the 54th anniversary of their marriage on Monday in Morth Attleboro with family and neighbors congratulating them on the milestone.
WARE Chief Gleason of the fire department released the annual report showing 37 fire calls for the year. Twenty two were still alarms and 15 were bell alarms.
Joseph Stevens, longtime Oxford resident for nearly eight decades, marked his 90th birthday on Monday in the town. Neighbors and family joined in the celebration of a life spent in Oxford.
Rev. David F. McGrath announces St Marys Church has been cleared of debt. Since becoming pastor four years ago he has paid about $4,000 toward the total, with celebrations held for the milestone.
Murphys of Southville backs Yale varsity as misfit disqualifications and captain resignations topple the nine. Milford High meets Westboro in a season finale as discipline and turnover plague local baseball, while Yale freshman captain Bernard Riley stands out amid mixed fortunes.
Unclear text notes a manager named McGuire and a desire to play or be part of a nine in a league. Mentions a high speed six cylinder car and a first baseman who may know or not know his intent. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
The Attorney General seeks probate court approval to turn over about 125000 in unclaimed deposits held by Provident Institutions for Savings to the state treasurer. The case invokes a 30 year unclaimed deposit law, first use of the statute, awaiting court ruling.
Charles B Hubbart of Brookline prevailed after a five month dispute to open the Granary burial grounds tomb on Tremont Street and inter his wife Thankful Ann Hubbart who died November 3. The case recalls that Hubbart buried his mother sixty years ago and his daughter twenty years ago in the same tomb, yet authorities challenged his claim.
Bangor Maine May 6 Mrs Ella Nelson of Grenburn arrested two weeks earlier on attempted incendiarism for the Bushaw lake Christopher Toole estate barn fire. She was arrested again yesterday charged with arson in a Shine building fire on April 21. She is held on $5000 bail with questions about mental balance.
Palo Ferratti, a pool room operator in the Carboni block, was arrested in Haverhill on May 6 for suspected arson that endangered thirty families. He is held on 5000 bond to appear in district court, with alleged oil-soaked chairs found in the lower floor pool room.
Washington May 6 The banishment by order of President Roosevelt of Colonel Stewart of the army to Fort Grant Arizona may be the subject of a Senate inquiry by Senator Rayner who asked for full information about the case and why the War Department refused a court of inquiry. The records have not yet been supplied to the Maryland Senator.
Convicts at the New Jersey state prison began a yelling strike in the new male wing after windows were shut preventing them from flirting with girls and women on the street below. The prisoners joined in the commotion making the prison seem like a lunatic asylum for a time.
In the House the $180 000 land purchase for Fort William McKinley was struck from the sundry civil bill by Mr. Hay citing no military necessity. A War Department letter from Secretary Taft backed the buy per General Wood’s recommendation, but Hay’s motion passed unanimously after lengthy debate.
Santa Cruz May 6 The Atlantic battleship fleet sailed at 8 p m yesterday for San Francisco with Rear Admiral Evans in command and closely followed by the torpedo boat flotilla The Connecticut went to Monterey where Admiral Evans joined the flagship by train
In Columbus Ohio on May 6, after a stormy session Tom L Johnson mayor of Cleveland failed to capture the center of the Democratic state convention. The body will nominate a state ticket a U.S. senator candidate and four delegates at large to the national convention in Denver.
Two privates of the Porto Rico provisional regiment were shot during a clash with regular police in San Juan on May 6. One soldier named Gea was killed and the other was seriously wounded as police attempted to quell a disturbance.
Threats to burn Aberdeen and Higginsport arise from brutal warfare in the Burley tobacco district of Ohio and Kentucky, prompting Governor Harris to dispatch troops to the towns.
In Concord New Hampshire on May 6 an insane man and a six year old girl were found on the outskirts. The man John P. Crehan of Worcester Massachusetts became violent after custody. Crehan is a carpenter and prone to insanity outbreaks. His wife arrived to take him and the girl home.
In New York on May 6 Commissioner Hand heard charges about Jerome’s handling of his office. Jerome refused Judge Rosalsky’s order to produce grand jury minutes from last November’s Metropolitan street railway investigation, calling the order improperly drawn.
Brussels May 6 Deputy Janson opposed annexation arguing great danger from African trusts. He warned Americans would seek to exploit mines and have already made stocks a subject of financial speculation.
Lakewood New Jersey May 6 The condition of former President Grover Cleveland who is suffering from acute indigestion continues to improve Mrs Cleveland says and it has been decided that Mr Cleveland will stay here indefinitely as the climate agrees with him to hasten his recovery
John Colson, an engineer, likely fatally burned as he ran the elevator to the top floor of a burning Brooklyn factory to rescue occupants. He aided many to reach ground level before being cut off by flames and rescued by firemen. Other workers escaped unharmed.
Fire in Readfield destroys Hotel Avalon a summer house on the third story at midnight. Only first floor occupied. unknown ignition. estimated loss 5000 dollars.
May 6 report from New Milford Connecticut notes farmers unhappy with last season prices and many intend to quit tobacco cultivation this year in favor of expanding corn production.
Dr. Amos T. Baker returns to the writ defending Thaw as insane and cites his depressive insanity. Justice Dowling’s remarks on confinement are attached. Dutchess DA Mack says five expert witnesses per side will be allowed, signaling an expedited, cost-conscious proceeding next week.
The Eastern Steamship Company promotes April through summer travel with voyages to Maine coast points and St John New Brunswick. The Calvin Austin sails Mondays Boston to Portland plus a return to Boston, with Portland division trips at 7 pm and 5 am arrivals. Frequent sailings exist from Boston to St John and multiple weekly runs from Foster's Wharf and Union Wharf on various divisions.
Bolton selectmen appoint a committee to raise money for Chelsea sufferers, aiming to gather donations from residents and local groups. The effort seeks quick help for those affected.
Miss Christina Ball released from the Vermont State insane asylum shot and mortally wounded Louis Noveaux a hotel clerk on Montpelier main street before killing herself. Noveaux claimed he had never seen her. Ball, 25, had prior mental illness and earlier violence in New Hampshire. Her relatives in Barre had watched her after release from Waterbury asylum.
The Republican state convention in Trenton on May 6 named an uninstructed delegation to Chicago. Delegates rejected Taft for president and Roosevelt renomination, while a Murphy for vice president resolution passed without opposition.
Reuben Warner, son of Mr and Mrs T Warter, led Worcester Academy to a 28 point victory at the Interscholastic track meet in Harvard Stadium. Andover took second with 27 points, Exeter third with 13 as Warner beat Knox of Andover and Jones of Exeter in a photo finish by an inch.
Warren A Emerson a well known Waltham figure was hospitalized after a reported incident. Police found $1600 in bonds and bank books under a carpet in a hotel room he had used, part of about $3000 owed. The Civil War veteran received a $65 monthly pension.
The Leominster board of selectmen reduced engineer positions from seven to three. The new board includes William K. Morse as chief, J. T. Sullivan, and Fred A. Russell. The four dismissed held their posts for three years.
Mrs Susie B Leighton has accepted a position as matron of a Florida school after spending the winter in South Lancaster.
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