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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
The Enterprise notes public interest in the Klondike, discusses U S policy on the Philippines, and mockingly critiques clergy and mortuary practices. It recalls Concord’s Fifth regiment and laments a tragic Allston incident where two children were found dead in a vacant house.
A Washington senator tearfully opposed moving inauguration day from March to May, citing sacred memories of March 4th and the sentiment against abandoning annual ejections for biennials, per Clinton Item.
The Natick Review argues grain prices stay high at 8.25 a barrel due to destruction of wheat fields in the west from Spanish invasion. It defends traders, claiming trusts are too patriotic to exploit the war scare and price hikes.
Recruits in volunteer regiments at Camp Dewey take a solemn oath pledging true faith and allegiance to the United States and promising to serve honestly against all enemies. They vow to obey the president and officers under the rules and articles of war.
A Pittsburg reporter’s address extols the reporter’s mission and honesty. It says all men will not love the reporter, but this distrust is a badge of honor and duty to truth. The speaker praises the white cross of the Pittsburg reporter as a symbol of the profession.
In Beverly the public showed strong wartime patriotism with stores closed and factories pausing. But a shoe factory paid off two hours late this week, leaving operatives without two hours of pay and exposing uneven sacrifice among firms.
Worcester county assistant clerk Wm T. Harlow issues a statement on the increased county tax for the year. He notes that prior to 1897 the county commissioners carried a surplus around $100,000, varying year to year, to avoid borrowing money in advance.
The legislature refused to allow county surpluses, shaving Norfolk's 1897 tax by deducting the prior year surplus. As a result county expenses must be met by loans until taxes are collected, with increased levies planned. State highway expenditures and legislative actions are cited, while the new courthouse is denied as the cause.
From Hong Kong a report details the Esmeralda’s arrival with 400 refugees and confirms Concord and Boston heading to Iloilo for possible capitulation and to recapture the Saranac with coal. Manila blockade tightens as foreign ships are turned away and Dewey’s position is strengthened.
An 19th century advertisement promises “The Best Salve in the world” for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with money back if not satisfied. Sold by B F Johnson & Son Maynard and John Friend Concord druggists at 25 cents a box.
The watering cart from last week is found and watering Main street. The U P S C E of the Congregational church plans an entertainment in Cooperative hall this Saturday evening. H P Dahl & Co closes its Fitchburg business on June 1 to focus on the local store. A muskets display from 1861 is shown in W B Case’s window, with a similar piece in Dahl & Co’s window. W A Gutteridge bought chestnut road horses from Boston parties. Hillsides from Hudson will visit to play the local ball team on Saturday. they are described as a strong team and the game should be good.
The Maynard baseball team edged Marlboro High in a tense 10 inning game. Weather and limited practice slowed play as Hilferty started pitching before giving way to Oclair who delivered creditable work. Marlboro led 5 4 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 3 with Maynard scoring 9 8 0 3 0 3 0 1 2 0 for a final 20 to 19 win in extras.
From San Francisco date May 18 the Charleston is expected to sail for Manila today with correspondents joining at Mare Island. The City of Peking will precede it carrying four detachments to the Philippines as instructed by Commander Glass. In New Bedford the Thirteenth district Democratic convention ended in confusion with a bolt and a second nomination.
Miss Naylor's offers new line of hats shoes and babies lawn bonnets. Cleary Williams advertise ladies wrappers shirt waists at reasonable prices. Jannell's promotes hats trimmed at cost. Miss Deane claims largest millinery line this season. Gaskill's lunch in Darling's block Summer Street.
Beginning Monday May 23 and continuing for one week free treatment and free samples of Hyomei the Australian dry air cure for catarrh asthma bronchitis and consumption will begin at the store of B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard.
The entry notes sunrise at 4 19 in the morning and sunset at 7 03 with moonrise at 5 21 a m. It warns unsettled conditions continuing into Thursday with increasing cloudiness and possible showers in the afternoon or night. Temperatures may rise modestly with variable winds.
Boston observers weigh the next step after American control of the Philippines with The Advertiser noting differences in U S action. The Journal praises Massachusetts volunteers as prompt and efficient. The Post cites wartime press restrictions, while The Globe stresses a quick war termination for moral effect.
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