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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
8
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Local item list highlights Rev W F Dusseault topics and next Sunday exchange with Rev Albert Hammatt. Mentions Y P C U social, football game Littleton vs South Acton, Christmas sale at Congregational church, and Thanksgiving services. Obituary for Grace M Cole details age, marriage, and funeral, plus church notes and ads for One Minute Cough Cure.
William J. Bryan rode a carriage through Denver in a continuous ovation with Senator Teller Governor McLintock and Governor elect Adams. He spoke at several stops noting free silver supporters’ feelings and Colorado’s strong voting support. About 20 000 people and 5000 schoolchildren gathered at the state house before Bryan returned to the Brown Palace hotel.
In Paris on November 25 the trial concluded for five youths charged with murdering the Baroness De Valley on June 16 in Rue de Penthièvre. Kiesgen and Truel received life penalties. La Gueny, adopted son of the deceased, got 10 years solitary confinement. Ferrand was jailed five years. all were to pay damages. Durlin was acquitted.
Ex priest Slattery and his wife fled Newark with police reserves aiding a 25-officer escort to a cab as a 1500-strong mob gathered after his lecture. Slattery drew a revolver amid rocks and missiles while mobs pressed the church and station crowds. The ex-priest and wife boarded a New York train as the crowd surged.
Local items include visiting residents Joseph Noyes and Miss Keeler, a lecture by Miss Elizabeth Upham Yates, and church activities. The Blaine Manufacturing Co employs 25 at Concord Junction, with live turkeys at Whitcomb market drawing crowds.
Dartmouth medical college graduates its 100th class at the college church with Rev. Dr. W. J. Tucker presiding. Dr. C. J. Allen of Peterboro gives the class address. Frank Walton Larrabee of Auburn delivers the oration. valedictorians are John Pearl Gifford of East Randolph and Eugene J. Grow of Lebanon. Dover reports a municipal election with Mayor William F. Nason re-elected. Republicans win four of five wards amid a quiet vote of 827 in 959 ballots.
Almanac lines forecast fair and cooler weather for New England states with light northwest winds. An old ad notes a woman saving a child’s life with One Minute Cough Cure for croup, endorsing B F Johnson and Son Maynard Concord Whitney and Littlefield vendors.
At Boston on November 21, William Neagle and Miss Julia Macomber both of Marlboro were married by Rev. Charles R. Powers.
Williamstown Mass Nov 25 John H Lotz a Williams College senior was unanimously chosen captain of the Williams football team for the coming season. Lotz has started three years at right guard and is noted for a strong defensive record. In Cleveland the wire nail pool halted subsidies causing the base price of wire nails to drop from 2.60 to 1.75 in one week.
Boston and Cambridge reports of Massachusetts Republican events highlight praise for President Cleveland, McKinley, and generals. Leaders like Hoar Alger and Howard address club members, with calls for honesty, national unity, and ongoing political education amid a pro gold standard stance.
The new chapel of the Young People's Society Christian Endeavor at Mill village was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Phillips of the Congregational church preached the dedicatory sermon with local pastors assisting. This marks the third chapel built and dedicated by the society in Vermont.
Boston report: Frank Martin, age unidentified, was found unconscious from alcohol in a city hallway. He was taken to City Hospital with slight hopes for recovery as police investigate the case. Sanford Mills to resume full time after six months idle. Factories 1 and 3 will re open Monday employing about 1000 workers with a fortnightly payroll near $20,000.
Pearl Doughty, 35, was arrested in Gloucester on November 24 as a fugitive from justice sought by Boston authorities for embezzling 220 dollars from Augustus Drummond. He was transported to Boston for disposition.
Washington November 25 The navy department announces final payment completed to settle the battleship Massachusetts.
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