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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
2
An old newspaper notice from The Enterprise notes second class matter status dated August 25 1903 at Marlboro Massachusetts and lists Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford as included towns.
The aging emperor Francis Joseph dies after a long reign marked by losses, wars, and political upheaval. His nephew Charles Francis Joseph ascends amid fears of German influence, while Hungary laments a curse seen as the thread linking a life filled with tragedy and empire’s decline.
The article discusses an innate sense of direction in migratory birds and animals, noting pigeons can navigate home from long distances. It suggests humans may have once possessed such knowledge, argues civilization dulls these abilities, and mentions Spain’s idea to commandeer ships as compensation for sunk vessels amid wartime depredations.
The article speculates on postwar borders and power shifts. A revived Poland emerges differently under central powers or entente, while Russia may gain Constantinople and Asia Minor. Romania seizes parts of Austria Hungary and Bulgaria. Greece’s fate remains uncertain. Germany loses most African colonies and Japan expands into China and Pacific German islands.
Austria Hungary tightens exit rules as it seeks to repatriate 3 to 4 million subjects in the United States offering wages to returnees and threatening friends of resisters. Germany meanwhile drafts Belgians to free soldiers as rumors of empire dismemberment and postwar republics grow.
Entente powers oppose a new Polish state carved from Russian territory occupied by Central Powers. They pledge to unite Poland under its own government, while Russia renews freedom promises. Germany ties its pledge to Polish army enlistment, else will compel service and block a new kingdom ruled by a German king.
The article deplores hunting season shootings caused by improper firearm handling. It advocates licensing only for those who demonstrate calm judgment and competence, warning that many deaths occur from mistaken identity and urging New England officials to withhold licenses from unfit individuals.
On November 1 1916 private American shipyards reported 417 vessels totaling 1 479 946 gross tons under construction or contract. October saw 17 steel merchant ships completed totaling 52 491 tons and 17 new contracts for 77 877 tons. The report notes a rise in total tonnage and ongoing war effort shipments.
Adams Minstrels staged a darky vaudeville at town hall under Sudbury Women's Club entertainment committee on a Friday evening. The event drew strong applause for soloists Adams Beckwith Butterfield Harland Rogers Whiting and others, with skits jokes and musical numbers entertaining a delighted audience.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. YIROBAT COURT. To heirs at law next of kin and creditors in the estate of William B H Clahane late of Concord deceased intestate. A petition to grant administration has been filed in Lexington Middlesex County. You are cited to appear December 7 1916 at nine o clock in the morning at the court in Middlesex County. Witness Charles J McIntire First Judge of said Court this twentieth day of 1916. M BSTY Register.
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