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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
4
The piece reflects on Roosevelt triumph in New York City streets and questions if he will replicate success statewide. It notes election surprises like John R. Thayer's win, Croker’s dazed reaction, and broader GOP gains while musing on tactics and profit schemes from distant ventures.
The remark suggests Roosevelt would pursue the man behind some of his Santiago exploits, implying the photographer is unusually capable or daring. The fleeting line hints at a remarkable figure linked to Roosevelt's wartime images and tales.
As cold weather nears, soldiers head further south where the skeeters persist year round, a tradeoff to avoid frigid tents and freezing temps.
A fragment notes young ladies at a liberal arts college engage in hair pulling and scratching to uphold class honor, reflecting Boston primness and social codes of the era.
The court bid seeks to identify who caused the subway explosion near Tremont and Boylston streets about a year ago. While origin is confirmed, assigning responsibility remains uncertain.
Sunday night viewers hoped to see shooting stars but rain dampened the display. Some kept by the window, watching for a bright star while the weather muted the show.
The writer questions if any imperialists fueled a mob that destroyed a southern newspaper office owned by Black proprietors. He argues for wiser policy in granting citizenship and calls for improved unity between Americans and their colored brethren in the Philippines context.
The fare and train changes on the Fitchburg embrace competition with street railways. If steam travel to the hill town drops to 100 minutes, many will prefer it, though locals near electric lines may still favor the electric road. The outcome remains to be seen.
The text argues the United States will maintain a larger standing army in the future due to potential territorial gains or none. It notes even a 100000 man force would be small compared with other nations and would require men for duty for years, citing Gen Miles.
Washington reports in early January indicate the gallant Sixth will be mustered out, a welcome development to the local company as winter clothing issues prompted concerns the regiment might be retained. The city honors the regiment's 100 days service and proud record, though the story ends with a cautious note.
The Marlboro Enterprise praises the high school debating club as a movement toward a permanent student organization. It notes the value of training in clear, timely, persuasive speech for youths entering professional life and urges strong school support for the class of 1899. The Worcester Spy backs pretty nurses amid a NY women's clubs dispute, arguing beauty can ease patient pain and that excluding pretty women would be unfair.
Work on the Wayside Inn section of the state highway began under favorable weather. William Moore died suddenly Tuesday morning after a long period of illness. Mrs Joanna Gleason's wills bequests of $500 each were paid to the Goodman Improvement Society and Mount Pleasant Cemetery trustees. A Saturday town meeting approved road commissioners’ report to lay out a road from South Sudbury Main Street by Memorial Church to R. H. Hurlbut’s residence, with land damages negligible and the project funded for immediate start.
About 20 Red Men met in Waltham on Tuesday evening. The Maynard football team defeated Concord high school 11 to 5 last Saturday. The Clinton team will visit Maynard for a football game at 3 o'clock next Saturday. Several social events include a mill office desk installation for the Boston office, a parsonage aid society sale and supper, and a grand coon cake walk by A.O.H. Division 44. A child was scalded by hot water, and Fr. James Higgins spoke at a weathered lecture on Andean adventures. The text notes illness, military discharge delays, and a series of church and club activities and entertainments.
In Sudbury the town hall hosted a reception for four local volunteers who fought in the war with Spain. Rufus H. Hurl led the event with Rev. Clarence W. Rouse giving the welcome address. The Wayland military band performed patriotic tunes and a town hall collation followed. Decorators Julia Ames Lena Allen and Ida Noyes earned praise for transforming the interior with green motifs and "Welcome Home" banners.
New Bedford Mass November 16 reports two more fire victims who died from injuries after last Thursday night fire, raising total fatalities to four with a fifth patient Ludger Paquin still hospitalized and in danger. Abs Octave Gauthier and her mother Mrs Bradley are named among the latest victims.
A Boston conference of well known anti imperialists is set for soon with invitations issued. The speakers expect to form a regular organization in Boston or spur public sentiment against the United States annexing Spain's conquered possessions.
The belt line railway a run down horsecar system across the city with its franchise and real estate holdings was sold at auction yesterday to O. T. Crosby representing local and eastern capitalists for 350000 They plan to merge with the Eckington line and install the underground electric system.
In the superior criminal court Joseph Harper was convicted of manslaughter for the Oct 27 death of Samuel Williams in a Fellows street house. He was initially charged with murder and later indicted for manslaughter. Harper received a state prison term of five to seven years.
Multiple churches listed with weekly services Sunday morning 10 30 or 10 45 a m and evening services. Methodist Episcopal and St Georges include Sunday schools and meetings led by named superintendents and officers. Bridget’s Catholic Church notes mass times and devotions with Miss McMorrow as organist.
Local notices announce Stanhope and Concord buggies for sale after a horse disposal. Mason work and plastering by Thomas Wall advertised with prompt attention. Hats and caps for children and adults featured at Miss Deane and Miss Naylor. Boots and shoes priced for fall and winter. Fresh oysters at Central market.
English Tea-party committees thank all who contributed for the St George's parish event held Saturday, expressing sincere gratitude for the success. Signed by J. Herbert Gay for the committees.
Now on sale at the Vose farm Maynard including springers and new milkers also a six year old chestnut mare family broke and one bay mare weighs 1200 lbs for business purposes. The above will be sold at low prices with fair dealing as the motto.
James McNaughton, former president of the Tradesmen's National Bank, files voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities listed at 1,121,130 and no assets. The Tradesmen's National Bank is listed among creditors, though the amount due is not stated. Boston directors vote liquidation for Dec. 19 for the Revere National Bank as part of a wave of local bank closings.
Peter Clary was killed yesterday while hunting with Robert Merriman when Merriman's gun discharged as they climbed a stone wall. Clary, following behind, received the shot in the breast and died.
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