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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
8
Community notices recount a busy period with family events, lodge gatherings, and minor incidents. Items include a death in Waltham, a wedding near Amherst, lodge visits to Winchendon, and church activities. Local tradesmen advertise services and goods while medical ads promote remedies and free samples.
A clash at the convention saw Addicks seize control while Higgins faction fled the scene. Key figures were unnamed in the account, with no further details on dates or locations provided.
Dover May 13 Republicans at the Delaware state convention battled over credentials and seating, pitting Addicks and Higgins factions. Higgins delegates bolted to form a separate session while Addicks supporters prevailed on key votes. The platform backs free silver opposition and loyalty to Republican principles. Delegates were chosen for St Louis with McKinley favored.
Officer Sweet on sick list and Mrs. Miller improving while Ida Johnson regains health. Hawthorne chapter O. E. S. to attend grand chapter convention. four candidates elected at a T party with Worthy Patron Blossom. Carnival writeup from Los Angeles Sun Fiesta Edition received. church services listed. local help wanted and millinery offerings. dentist visit announced. two cottages for rent on Main Street.
Boston, May 13. A decision in the Higginson divorce case will be reached through private depositions not accessible to the public. The depositions are filed and may be withdrawn after filing. attorney custody is required. Higginson, a Boston banker, and Mrs. Higginson, a society leader, are amid public scrutiny due to recent European travel with a Salem lawyer named Smith, named as co respondent. Three depositions have been filed with more expected. The unusual method aims to keep testimony confidential.
Cambridge suffered a three alarm blaze gutting a four story brick paper box factory occupied by Charles Place. Loss exceeds 16000 dollars. Sir John Pender resigns seat after brain paralysis since January 29 leaving him in a helpless condition. The British House of Commons passed the second reading of Sir John Gorst’s comprehensive education bill by 423 to 156, urging broad reforms in school funding.
Senator Teller of Colorado declares he will not attend the national convention unless the state GOP adopts a platform prioritizing silver. He warns against a gold standard or uncertain platform and says he will stand by his record if the state party opposes his principles. The stance sharpens tensions with Colorado Republicans as Walcott opposes a broad belt of the party.
Senator Hill studies free silver and gold factions within the Democratic party ahead of the Chicago convention. He gathers trusted figures to form conservative figures, revising before release. Hill notes sound money forces have weakened in several states, with silver advocates gaining county and state control. He aims to lead the New York delegation, urging participation to defend party unity.
Washington May 13. At yesterday's session of the A. P. A. council the time was consumed mainly in the consider.
The report notes ritual and administrative appointments and the president's upcoming address amid council discussions on the advisory board action against Major McKinley. In baseball, the Colts beat Boston 5 to 2 after a first inning surge. Griffth, Sullivan key pitching and defense.
In Biddeford and nearby mills 3500 workers fear a bitter strike after Boston directors approve a 10 percent wage cut to take effect May 18. Agents and local officials seek a compromise or a temporary shutdown for one or two days weekly. Merchants fear financial losses if mills close. In Washington a California harbor compromise ends four days of senate debate as Rinaker vs Downing moves to an official recount discussion.
Amesbury Massachusetts May 13 The large shoe firm Adams and Pettingill signed over to M Burnham of Haverhill The liabilities are reported at 125000 but assets are not known F H Boardman of Newburyport a special partner with a 25000 stake becomes a general partner He maintains he remains a special partner and cannot incur more liabilities a legal contest is likely
Beatty D Balestier was bound over to Brattleboro county court on a charge of threatening to kill his brother in law Rudyard Kipling after a day of testimony. He posted $400 bond to keep the peace for one year. Kipling testified and showed signs of nerves during cross examination by Balestier's attorney.
Lincoln Nebraska reports a tornado at 4 45 PM last evening lasting 25 minutes with the same storm that hit Elkhorn. Suburban districts lack communication and Elk horn school building was destroyed with several injuries, none fatal. Rochester adds that John Love former First National Bank ex cashier pleaded guilty to a false entry charge from 1892 with sentence pending.
Madrid correspondent reports Spain and the United States reached an amicable understanding. Competitor prisoners will be allowed fresh trials before the ordinary court under existing Spain US treaties.
Madrid May 13 The minister for the colonies Senora Tomas Castellano denies Captain General Weyler intends to resign and a Havana dispatch to The Imparcial also denies the resignation plan.
The New England weather bulletin notes a week of generally pleasant but dry and frosty conditions. No rain fell in most districts causing crop stress while planting and sowing proceed. fruit buds burst and blossoms appear as drought persists with widespread need for rain.
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