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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1894
Page
4
Incomplete text fragment from a local page mentioning events or notices. Readable items are scarce, with names and specifics largely illegible. No clear action, date, or place can be confirmed from the surviving characters.
South Acton notes show a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. and a service at 1:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, with a 10:30 a.m. notice. The fragment references iM i Gare H E Gates and a 1994 date.
The notice describes a town gathering at the schoolhouse, sermons at the Universalist and Congregational churches, a temperance meeting, and a funeral. It notes floral tributes, choir praise, and a range of local social activities, with references to graves, Revolutionary soldiers, and community thanks. A separate account warns of a con artist duo seen in Acton, detailing their scam and advised caution.
Joseph Franch, an anarchist known as Bandetoxa, was executed after refusing to sign his death warrant. He had earlier been responsible for the 1893 Liese theater bombing that killed 80 and wounded 50. Upon entering the chapel he rejected religious consolation, declaring he acted to live, not to be pardoned. Libertad was to be baptized for Yranoh's daughter.
Miss Frances E Willard wins the presidents post at the W C T U session in Cleveland in a unanimous ballot. Other officers named include Mrs Th M N Stevens as vice president and Catherine L Stevenson as corresponding secretary with Clara Hoffman recording secretary and Helen M Barker re elected treasurer. The day also honored late Mary A Woodbridge with memorial exercises.
Captain John Simmons and six crew members of the Victoria of Lunenburg Nova Scotia abandoned their vessel and arrived aboard the bark Robert S. Bernard off New York on November 2.
New York November 21 Major General Miles has succeeded General Howard as commander-in-chief and yesterday assumed command of the department of the east.
Private Secretary Thurber says reports of the president spraining an ankle are false and that he is occupied with his annual message. The note comes from Wasumerox dated November 21.
Shippers in Duluth fear the cold snap while telegram items note efforts for friendly relations with Bill Bismarck and Chancellor. Local milk dealers weigh sterilizing Boston supply. Croup alarms mothers. early hoarseness signals attack. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy advised at first symptoms. sold by B F Johnson and Son Concord Junction Mass and Richardson, Druggist, Concord, Mass.
Fragmentary notes describe an eight round dreary bout where both fighters showed little progress and finished with a cautious pace. The text hints at a near draw or sobering performance with no clear winner.
Fragmentary OCR text references a September jury returning a verdict with words like James o ront sohane and Dor eee hast. The content is garbled with place names Bosra Neve Pde and Sree havent. Unable to determine a clear event or parties.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a mayoral race with references to Democrats nominating a candidate and local discussions about leadership. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
The schooner Mary J. Peters under Captain F. E. Brougham has been given up as lost. She sailed from Galveston for Boston on September 26 with a crew of linen attendants.
In western Indiana the Thanksgiving meal blends old and new customs with chicken pie and pumpkin or mince pies, celery, and cider. Grandchildren demand the pie, adults enjoy cigars, and the night air is crisp with peaceful rural scenes. J. H. Beadle notes the shift from eastern dinners to the local farmer’s Sunday feast.
A prominent eastern Democrat opposes the income tax in the tariff bill and predicts government revenue may fall short of the $80 million estimate. He warns that collection could be delayed by constitutional challenges and that $500,000 is needed immediately to hire deputy collectors and start enforcement ahead of January 1. Secretary Carlisle plans to press for the funding at Congress's next session to cover the first year.
An explosion at Blundhd coal mines in Wiisnong, Illinois, Nov year, caused the deaths of seven men and left many others injured. Local rescue teams and officials reported the incident and begun investigations into the blast.
Lincoln Nebraska letter from F W Stevens reports two children cured of a stubborn cough in two days with Dr King’s News Discovery. He endorses the remedy and notes guaranteed satisfaction with trial bottles free at local drug stores, Maynard and Richardson’s Concord. Regular size 50c and 100?
To Brattleboro Viti a daughter to Mrs Ilirley KK Brigham. In Marlboro a son to Mrs Herbert Haskell. In West Acton a daughter to Mrs Samuel Bailey.
Boston hosts the New England tariff reform group which votes to rename itself the New England Free Trade league and hints some members may resign in protest. Boston wool market shows improvement with mills running full and steady demand. Pirrsure attorney Buckenberger signals possible action over league committee treatment, with strong case if pursued.
In Marlboro on November 19 Alfred Gelinas wed Marie Messier by Rev J O Genest. In Marlboro on November 2 William Redgate married Hannah Murphy by Rev P A McKenna. In West Acton on November 17 Frank Robbing wed Ada M Moore by Rev Geo E Ars.
An anonymous testimonial from Mrs Jennie of San Francisco urges women to write for Lydia E Pinkham's Vitality Compound claiming cures for womb troubles after doctors failed. The ad touts twenty years of success and urges readers to obtain the product from their druggist.
Judge Winters ruled for all claimants in the Iron Hall receivership with total costs listed at 157 835 04 dollars. Receiver Farley received 50 000 dollars for services and 120 873 73 dollars was paid to the receiver and attorney. Claimants plan an appeal to the supreme court.
On the Alley elevated road in Chicago last night a locomotive cylinder head blew out causing panic among passengers. No injuries were reported among riders. Fireman William Ullrich survived with a broken leg. Engineer Ward is still missing.
In Hanover New Hampshire the 96th annual graduating exercises of Dartmouth Medical College were held with President W J Tucker presiding. Dr A N Smith of Dover delivered the New Hampshire Medical Society address. F C Crosby of Brattleboro Vermont gave the oration and E N Libby of Lexington Maine the valedictory. Twenty eight diplomas were presented to new physicians.
The advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cure of bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay, with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and is sold by BF Johnson Sons Maynard and H E Richardson in Concord.
The body of General John C Fremont, famed pathfinder and first Republican presidential candidate, had rested in the Rockland cemetery vaults on the Hudson for years. At Mrs Fremont's request, interment will proceed at once in Rockland Cemetery.
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