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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
4
A string of satirical and political notes cover Tolstoi’s Power of Darkness bans in German cities, Transvaal war timing, Bethune’s cavalry blunder, horsemeat exports, and a pearl in a Boston clam. Mentions touch U S presidents, porcelain porridge, Dewey, Liberia’s navy request, Ahmed Pasha, and Armenian outrages.
Washington May 29 reports show a House bill introduced by Rep Bailey to impose a 10 percent duty increase on German meat imports after a German duty ban. The measure follows talks between President Springer of the National Livestock Association and congress members.
Prominent aspirants Col. Albert Clarke and Hon. B. B. Johnson face competition from Hon. Charles Q. Tirrell of Natick for the forthcoming congressional nomination. Tirrell, a former legislator and respected lawyer, lobbied by supporters across the district and known for business acumen and a clean record.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co states firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason witness December 6. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. J Cheney Co Toledo O Sold by druggists 15c Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
New York May 29 The executive committee of the American Racing Cyclists union voted unanimously to reinstate Major Taylor after he pays 100 dollars in fines plus 400 dollars for the Cape Girardeau incident. The latter covers the loss to riders from his desertion on race morning in 1898 which cost half the 800 dollar prize fund, with the half contributed by local residents when his entry was accepted.
The War Department received a cable from General MacArthur dated May 28 stating that three officers and 56 men with 46 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Cuyapo yesterday. It also reports three officers and 46 men with 55 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Tarlac today. The cable says these spontaneous surrenders are very encouraging.
A large blaze in New Hampshire's North Haver Hill district on May 29 destroyed the Magle hotel and adjacent structures. The flames spread to stables, the Mitchell block, and a block owned by N C Wright, burning flat two tenements in the latter. Estimated loss about $18000.
From Seoul reports indicate An Keng Su a former minister linked to the 1895 queen murder has been executed by torture in violation of a pledge to the Japanese minister. Tokyo seeks an audience with the Korean king as tensions rise.
An autopsy in Bridgeport confirms Eddie Teabout death due to cerebral hemorrhage after injuries from an exhibition bout with Billy Forsythe on Friday night. Forsythe is jailed in the county jail.
At Cincinnati May 29 Oscar Gardner fought twice at the People's Athletic Club knocking out Gus Bezonah of Covington Kentucky in four rounds and Larry Gleason of Chicago in three rounds.
Boston officials go on record supporting a referendum on the bill before the legislature to raise the tax rate from 2 to 10.60 per thousand. Citizens would vote to approve the higher levy.
James Wall of Orange visited Mrs. John Dacey's on Sunday. C Denniston is critically ill at his Main Street residence. The Benedicts and Bachelors prepare the second baseball game in the series on Wednesday with anticipated fun and single men’s overthrow. Isaac Davis Post plans grave decoration at Glenwood at 9 am followed by Memorial Day exercises in Acton Centre at 3 pm. Peter Larsen recovers from a recent assault in Stow but has no memory of the incident. A freight car derailment near Maynard disrupted the side-track and required temporary track adjustment to keep trains moving.
Tenement to let with contact at W A Haynes Co. Mrs Laura E Dufur offers a fine line of millinery in latest styles. E Henderson Co handles coal or wood at Concord junction. Orders may be left at A E Randalls Bakery. Cleary Williams offers hats and trims for ladies and children. Miss Naylor displays millinery and season novelties. Vose farm aerated milk advertised for regular use.
S. R. Leland & Son of Worcester opened a branch at 54 Main street Hudson for piano sales. Prospective buyers are urged to visit or send a card for terms. They offer full value for old pianos or organs in exchange. S. Garside, Hudson.
Bargains offered for a two-horse farm wagon nearly new a one-horse farm wagon one set of double harnesses custom made and one two-horse light market wagon must be sold at once. Apply to the Vose Farm Maynard.
Gustavus Alden was arraigned on three assault complaints by Ida Anderson Maggie Frazier and Gertrude England. Bail set at 606 dollars. Case continued to Sunday. Police suspect multiple suspects in the hugging escapades that spread fear among local women.
A list of birth notices reports daughters and sons born to several mothers in towns including Hudson May 19 Maynard May 15 Berlin May 8 South Berlin May 4 and May 17 and Northboro May 17. Names include Mrs. Clark Kinney Mrs. A B Papineau Mrs. Michael C Kittredge Mrs. Arthur B Wheeler Mrs. Chester A Howe and Mrs. William Taylor.
At Marlboro on May 23 Miss M. Annie Winot and Avard B. Ward wed. At Northboro on May 21 Miss Josephine Comtois and Hector Menard, both from Woodside, joined in marriage.
Death notices list infants and adults including Caleb Maskell age 1 at Hudson on May 23, James Mann age 60 at Hudson on May 19 Emma F Knight 25 formerly Marlboro at Grand Rapids Diana infant daughter of Simon and Mrs Grenon age 1 year at Marlboro May 18 Susan E Brabrook 76 at Concord May 20 George Whittemore infant son of George W Wallace at Marlboro May 26 age 1 year 11 months 27 days
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