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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1893
Page
8
All items of news for the Enterprise left with T F Newton will be thankfully received and promptly attended to. Subscriptions are also welcome for the same.
South Acton items report Harry Fletcher recovering from rheumatism, Mrs John Clark hosting three prospective daughters, O L Dart staying with T J & W, delegates at Y P C U district in Lowell, Frank Hosmer buying land near G W Bowen, Reed family welcomed a son, Rev Leavitt to supply Congregational pulpit, Fred Reed to Concord Junction route Westvale Prison Village, Congregational May festival on May 18 with Boston entertainment, growing bicycling interest among middle age, Bowen and Temple bicyclists among others, new millinery and trimmed bonnets at Mrs O L Dart and cuff holders at Baldwin's.
Acton Centre notes Rev Sidney K Perkins of Haverhill N H was to supply the pulpit next Sunday but sickness delays him until the 28th. The King’s Daughters strawberry festival drew a large crowd with varied program and contests. Prizes went to Miss Susie Wetherbee Herman Parker and others. receipts around seventeen dollars.
The Sudbury Veterans association arranges Memorial day events with religious services at Memorial church on the Sabbath before Decoration Day. Saxonville veterans join Sudbury. Rev. Theodore J. Holmes of Newton will deliver the evening address in the Town hall. Burnside post G. A. R. Saxonville aids with cemetery decorations. music by the Sudbury brass band. school children participate, though less than last year.
Deputy F H Morse of Marlboro and his suite paid a fraternal visit to Hudson lodge No 64 A O U W Monday evening.
Chicago authorities debate extending Sunday hours at the World’s Fair as the city seeks gate receipts to cover $5,000,000 of bonds. Officials predict the national commission may oppose the plan while lawsuits loom to halt Sunday closings. Attendance remains around 17,000 daily amid labor protests over late pay, and Chief Allison of the Manufactures building is jailed briefly after a guard detains him.
Commodore Forbes sails from Boston aboard the auxiliary steam yacht Wild Duck bound for the World’s Fair. The party will take rail to Montreal to join the vessel, then proceed to the Great Lakes under Captain Collins and his crew.
In Buena Vista Ohio a loaded stone car on a tramway plunged down a steep grade when the cable snapped. It struck a saw where five men were at work and died instantly. Strikers are accused of cutting the cable.
In Indianapolis on May 17 over 2000 asphalt workers walked off the job demanding an eight hour day and higher wages. Those who stayed were driven off by strikers and police were called to maintain order.
In St Petersburg on May 17 the Russian government warned Panelavist committee members to avoid warlike rhetoric that could supply Chancellor Caprivi with ammunition for the German army bill.
Ida M Stewart was arrested at the Hunters Point ferry house for masquerading in male clothing. She appeared with her husband, was arraigned before Justice Noble, and remanded.
Newark May 17 Robert Alden Fales boy murderer of Thomas Hayden is kept in his cell and closely watched as he tries to escape. Warden McMonagle bars visitors and tightens custody.
The Spanish man of war Infanta Isabela from Havana anchors in the lower bay awaiting the arrival of the Princess Eulalie. The Reina Regente also sits in port taking on coal.
Incoming ships from the south Atlantic report universal quantities of pack ice and immense isolated bergs adrift in the track of ships bound either way around Cape Horn.
The ninth annual convention of the National Editorial Association opens in Chicago with editors from across the country in attendance. Morning business sessions run through the week while evenings are filled with World’s Fair activities. The May 22 congress of editors meets at the Art Palace as part of the World’s Fair auxiliary, with the association organizing two of twelve sessions.
The armored cruiser New York left William Cramp & Sons shipyard amid heavy rain for a two voyage trial along a Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise course. With 400 aboard including the naval board of inspection, she carries provisions for 10 days and 1000 tons of coal. Trial cost is $39,690. premiums near $200,000 await if records are matched.
William Laidlaw of John Bloodgood & Co. files in supreme court for 50000 damages from Russell Sage alleging Sage shoved him between the bomber and himself during the Arcade building explosion in December 1891. Laidlaw suffers permanent injuries including a broken eardrum and shattered nervous system. Sage reportedly recovered from the shock. No offer to settle has emerged.
Trouting on Sun Miss with Leonie Labossiere noted while George Morrell buys a Lovell wheel. J P Clare plans Cherry street water main work as summer travel to Boston rises. Congregational Sunday School rehearses music for Children’s Day and a large turnout attends Rev G Yager’s sermons on reading John’s Gospel and the World’s Fair.
Judge J H Drummond decides the original York county hospital corporation was not dissolved and its incorporation allows the hospital to be located only in Saco, Maine.
Paris reports the archbishop asked the pope for a coadjutor with right of succession. The minister of public worship opposes nominating coadjutors, fearing loss of state control of bishoprics during the see’s vacancy.
Andrew J. Jennings and Dr. John H. Abbott visited Medical Examiner Dolan at his home to view the Bordens murder skulls. The pair stayed over thirty minutes to inspect the remains as part of the ongoing investigation.
Rio Janerio report says Generals Telles and Tavarés clashed near Quarien in Rio Grande do Sul with nationalist forces retaking the position. Insurgents are now marching toward Bage as the campaign unfolds.
In Kiltegan Wicklow county the farmer Conran reports that his wife and his maid were shot by unknown assassins suspected of an agrarian motive. The attack underscores persistent rural violence amid agrarian tensions.
New York May 17 Erastus Wiman assigns all assets to Lawyer King in a general assignment with no preferences indicated. The attorney declined to comment further on the arrangement.
In Athens on May 17 the mood toward the new ministry improves as officials consider establishing a government tobacco monopoly to address financial difficulties.
Berlin May 17 The Dantzig mayor reports that M Herbette the French minister here assured him that no treaty or agreement existed between France and Russia.
Clyde, New York, May 17. Byron H. Davis aged 14 and Nellie Taylor aged 16 eloped and were married in Seneca Falls, the event stirring a local sensation.
New York report dated May 17 states Dr St Claire Smith says there has been no material change in Mr Booths condition for a week past.
A daughter was born in Marlboro on May 15 to Mrs. John H. Parker. The birth adds a new member to the Parker family and is announced in local records.
In Marlboro on May 1 Rose Alma Jalicouer aged 26 days. In Marlboro on May 11 Theophile Dureault aged 2 years 4 days. In Chicago on May 12 Mrs Margaret Elizabeth wife of Prescott West of Marlboro aged 67 years 7 months ? days. In Marlboro on May 11 Oscar Levi youngest son of Dr Oscar H and Charlotte L Stevens aged 1 year 10 months 26 days. In Marlboro on May 15 John O'Brien aged 46 years. In Marlboro on May 13 Nazarine wife of J Jolicoeur aged 28 years.
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