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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
4
The column collects scattered notes on labor strikes in a match factory, seasonal weather chatter, and a shipment of shoes from L. G. Straw & Co. of Salem to Cuba via a New York firm. It hints at government sale value of the Bay State and general trade optimism.
The writer likens Col. Wood’s Santiago work to Gen. Butler’s New Orleans efforts. He links disease and filth to military presence and notes Porto Rico papers complain about soldiers guarding the island. He hopes reports are exaggerated and urges restraint by all soldiers.
Noting that many men learned from the war with Spain, the speaker argues militia members gained valuable insights. The state militia outperformed many peers, though a gap remains between volunteers and regulars. Closer alignment would benefit service and country, with excellent material to start from for future needs.
The passage notes that citizen soldiers, despite condemning army life and its sufferings, do not attack the government or country. They blame individuals responsible for implementing the people's will, believing soldiers deserve everything possible, with shortages reflecting those entrusted with action rather than the heart of the people.
The writer debates whether bicycles are easy to carry on railroad trains like a trunk. They question using public opinion to force railroads, and consider legislative action only if needed. They acknowledge baggage delays and seek fair compensation for railroads.
The Shoe and Leather Reporter reports improving activity in New England shoe factories. Manufacturers still have substantial work in hand with many fall shoes ordered for a month, and they anticipate a sharp rise in spring shoe demand as purchases cannot be deferred much longer. Some shops have temporarily cut staff, but expect no long idle periods.
Maynard residents attend events in Boston and Mechanicsville Vermont. A Nashoba Red Men delegation heads to Waltham next week while Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Leighton Austin engage in local culture. Charles Persons wins General Court seat with 301 votes in Maynard and 772 district total, prompting praise from The Enterprise.
Maynard locals note Thomas Wall offers mason and general repair work with prompt attention. Special sale of millinery at M E Jannell and a large line at Cleary Williams and Miss Deane. Hats for all ages at Miss Naylor and Miss Deane rooms, walking hats at Cleary Williams. Boots and shoes for all, fresh oysters at Central market.
Covington grand jury returns charges against fifty three leading fire insurance companies from the United States Canada and England for forming an unlawful pool to restrain competition and force higher premiums on Covington agents and policyholders.
Acting Mayor Angulo announces a new street cleaning plan in Havana that uses the fire department as a cleaning brigade. Main city streets will be flooded by hoses attached to hydrants at street corners and cleaned by firemen.
A directory of church services and leaders across Maynard and Acton. Includes Rev T C Jackson at Maynard churches with service times, Sunday school, choir and organist, and midweek prayer. Rev Edward Higgins at Methodist Episcopal with class meeting and Epworth League. St Georges Episcopal with morning worship and Sunday school. St Bridget's RC with Mass times, vesper, baptisms and rosary society led by Miss McMorrow.
Election results list votes for state officers in Audson and Maynard with figures for Governor Lieut Governor Secretary Treasurer Auditor Attorney General Councilor Senator and Representatives. Notable tallies include Porter Morse 167 Dem and George Weymouth 344 Rep among others.
Twenty eight head of cattle on sale at the Vose farm Maynard. All are springers and offered with S T Perrys cash and W A Whites experience. The public may expect a fine lot of cattle and are invited to give them a trial to be convinced.
Milwaukee reports show enough returns to insure the election of the Republican state ticket by at least 20,000 and a legislature that will be overwhelmingly Republican.
In Indianapolis on November 9, Chairman Martin of the Democratic state committee said returns are incomplete to decide state results. Republicans likely win in districts six eight ten eleven and possibly one, while Democrats claim districts two three four five seven nine twelve and thirteen. Legislature outcome remains in doubt with late tallies expected today. Both sides claim victory with about a 15,000 vote lead for their state ticket and a legislative majority.
In Columbus on November 9 the incomplete returns suggest the state ticket will exceed McKinley’s 1896 plurality of 51 109 and likely double Bushnell’s 28 105 governor plurality. Republicans expected to win 15 of 21 congress seats while Democrats carry four districts. Third and Twelfth districts remain in doubt.
Austin reports a heavy statewide vote with Democrats winning overall. Governor hopeful Sayers appears headed for about a 200000 vote majority. Hawley is expected to win in the Galveston district.
Birmingham reporting states all Democratic candidates won in Alabama with light turnout in most districts. Only the Fourth and Seventh districts showed notable voting intensity.
Atlanta reports full Democratic victory in Georgia with all 11 congressional seats won. The party carries every district, leaving the Georgia delegation unchanged.
Reports from New Orleans on November 9 indicate the election of six Democratic congressmen from Louisiana. The state's delegation is thus solidly Democratic as in the past.
Richmond reports all ten Congressmen elected from Virginia are Democrats. The notable outcome is the breakaway of voters in the Republican stronghold district where General Walker was defeated by Rhea. All newly elected congressmen are silver men.
Late returns confirm A. J. Campbell of the Democratic party elected to Congress from Montana by about 7000 votes. The Montana legislature is expected to remain Democratic. In Arkansas, Congress results show Democrats elected across districts including PD McCulloch in the First, J. S. Little in the Second, Thomas C. McRae in the Third, W. I. Terry in the Fourth, and S. Brundidge in the Sixth.
Fargo dispatch notes meager statewide returns but indicates slight Republican gains over 1896. A preliminary estimate puts the Republican ticket ahead by about 4500 votes statewide.
Scattering unofficial returns indicate Democrats regain congressmen from eight districts. Returns from the ninth district are not yet sufficient to approximate final results.
22nd Representative District reports Maynard lodge J O O F is preparing a concert and hall event to be held in Co operative hall on Wednesday evening November 23 Thanksgiving eve with extensive preparations underway.
Uncle Joshua returns from service and reports wedding bells near. Stow guild anniversary set for Unitarian church eve the 17th inst. Vestry supper last Wednesday was a success. Ideal Mandolin and Guitar club at Hudson encored. Rev Brown of Tyngsboro exchanged pulpits with Mr Moulton. Edward Curtis home on furlough from Porto Rico. Mrs Emily Adams visiting sister Mrs A J Smith. Miss Marion Folsom returns from western trip via Omaha fair. Gleason brothers repaint tenement houses and store. Fred Hunter raises a 60 pound squash. Henry Warren adds barn extension. Town seeks agent for long named society. Rubbish dumped near town bridge deemed ornament.
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