Conventions Splinter as Political Campaign Notables Emerge
Today’s report notes Colonel Clarke may take a foreign mission, mentions unrest in the Boot and Shoeworkers union over K L at Lynn, and reflects on convention alignments and Boston gatherings. It touches on Sewall and Watson exchange, Weymouth stance in libel defense, Burns and Clarke absent, plus Hudson firemen’s performance and president portraits.
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Weymouth
Burns
Colonel Clarke
Hudson
Boston
Weymouth Chosen to Lead Fourth District Republican Campaign
The Enterprise praises the Fourth district Republicans for selecting George W. Weymouth of Fitchburg as their congressional candidate after a district wide vote across three cities and over 40 towns. The paper notes Weymouth qualified to represent Republican interests and endorses its own support and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
Apsley
George W. Weymouth
Fitchburg
Congress
Stone in Middlesex race for county commissioner nomination
West Acton resident Charles B. Stone enters the Middlesex county commissioner nomination race. He appeals to Acton supporters amid opposition to the incumbent and is described as capable of addressing local needs. Stone’s local roots and professional success bolster his bid as conventions prepare to nominate Read’s successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Stone
West Acton
Stone
Middlesex County
Acton
Mr. Stone
Mr. Read
Mimicry Seeds Resemble Beach Pebbles Off Manilla Coast
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notice describes seeds found near Manila that mimic quartz pebbles in size shape and color. The beans measure a third to an inch and vary from dark drab to greenish tones with chalcedony like appearances. They are hard and clink when shaken, showing banded patterns akin to stratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Duel Challenge and Actress Meet Folklore
The Duc d Aumale challenged Prince Napoleon over remarks against the Orleanists but the prince refused and avoided the Duc. He later tried to visit actress Leonide Leblanc and was told she was engaged with the Duke, a status that lingered after. In Skowhegan a women’s club and Sorosis push for a woman on the school committee. Upland’s M E church elected four women as stewards gaining seat rights at the next quarterly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc d’Aumale
Napoleon
Leonide Leblanc
Duc d’Aamale
Woman's Club
Sorosis
Skowhegan
M. E. Church of
Upland
Maynard May Lose License After Liquor Trial
Julius Loewe and associate faced Judge Keyes in Concord on Saturday for illegal transportation of liquors and were fined 50 dollars each, with an appeal filed. The judge said Loewe’s guilt is in question and warned that a final conviction could lead to license revocation.
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Julius Loewe
Keyes
Concord
Hillis
Ladies Auxiliary Presents Banquet Lamp to President
Last Tuesday evening the Ladies' Catholic Temperance auxiliary surprised president Mrs. Charles Hatch after her return from abroad with a handsome banquet lamp. Miss Lizzie Cleary delivered the presentation speech as members sang and read. A supper followed the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Catholic Temperance Auxiliary
Charles Hatch
Lizzie Cleary
Fresh oysters and fall millinery on offer downtown
Central market serves fresh oysters daily while Miss Deane and Miss Naylor showcase fall and winter millinery on Nason street. D Richards offers repair services for harnesses boots and shoes. Acton street residents Williams and Cleary debut mainstreet milliners with new stock. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as antiseptic and pain reliever.
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Central Market
Miss Deane
D. Richards
Maynard House
Miss Naylor
Nason Street
Bertha Batley
Acton St
Delegates Meet in Boston Over Middlesex County Race
A 75 delegate conference at the American House Boston discussed consolidating opposition to re election of County Commissioner Read. G R Jones chaired with J W Everett secretary. other attendees included J A Bailey Arlington Senator Dallinger Cambridge and D T Dickinson Cambridge. The meeting was secret and the Oct 7 convention date was noted.
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Middlesex County
American House
Boston
County Commission
Melrose
G. R. Jones
L.S. Gould
Melirose
C. B Stone
Acton
Read
J. W. Everett
Chelsea
J.A. Bailey
Arlington
Dallinger
Cambridge
D. T. Dickinson
Gould
Low Rates to the White Mountains Excursions
The Boston and Maine railroad offers low rate excursion tickets to mountain resorts including Fabyans Intervale Lancaster Profile House the Summit the Flume and the Notch with travel until Oct 10 and stop overs north of Plymouth or North Conway. Side trips to main points available at Bethlehem Junction and Fabyans with hotels offering reduced rates to excursion ticket holders. Inquiries at ticket offices or 322 Washington Street Boston. Benign ad copy notes Glenwood Range and a mention of Porter politics and a one minute cough cure from vendors.
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Boston and Maine Railroad
Fabyans
Intervale
Lancaster
Profile House
Flume
Notch
Plymouth
North Conway
Bethlehem Junction
Boston City
Washington Street
Concord Junction News Highlights and Local Notes
Claimed items include Officer Gale laid up with back pain, visits between Florence Smith and Sudbury, and Mrs J H Watson visiting Sherman Colby in Concord. Local plowing and reseeding on West Concord school lawns. Harrie Nims returns from Nova Scotia. A baked bean supper at Union church, marriages, remodelled house, and guests of Officer Howe. Liquor case against Julius Loewe. street lamp and crossing gate needs cited. Musketaquid club hosts first ladies night with prizes. Republican demonstration with McKinley and Hobart flag. Church notes for Union Church and local notices. Doctor G L Harding and millinery offerings advertised.
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Julius Loewe
Maynard
Concord
Concord Junction
Michael Cotton
J. D. Wilson
Cyrus Bean
Reformatory
Local Happenings and Social Notes in Hudson
Painted B M buildings at this station mark improvements. A medicine fakir drew a large crowd in Wood Square Saturday night. Y M C A gym and bowling alleys open for the season. Charles Davy and daughter reside in Frost block on Russell Street. Frank H Robertson and family visited his father and sister. Miss Althea Fletcher visiting with Mrs McCrea at Southbridge. Rev Ure Ela led services at Maynard Methodist Church Wednesday. A R B Lewis photograph on display at Carpenter's drug store window.
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Wood Square
Charles Davy
Frost Block
Russell Stree
Weather Review for 1896 Reports Broad New England Conditions
The 1896 weather crop bulletin notes week ending Sept 28 moderate rain in New England, light frosts in the south, killing frosts in the north. Cranberries, potatoes, and apples are being harvested. pastures are in excellent condition, grass fields very green, ground well water filled. Potatoes rot in central counties. New Hampshire reports good fall seeding and excellent pastures, Vermont notes a mild frost and promising outlook. Massachusetts reports frosts with crops largely harvested, cranberries fair, celery and spinach thriving. Rhode Island and Connecticut note low wells in spots but good pasture and water, apples fallen in Hartford county, worms damage. Overall season 1896 yields steady despite Jan–Feb cold snaps, drought in spring, and good rains mid-year. other brief items include strikes, misfortune, and regional notes.
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Boston
United States Agricultural Bureau
New England
J. Warren Smith
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Hartford County
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Boot and Shoeworkers’ Union
Cain
K. of L
Lynn
Sewall
Watson
Maynard Locals
DeWitt’s
B.F. Johnson & Son
C. H. Whitney
H. A. Littlefield
White Mountains
Glenwood
Porter
New York
B. F. Johnson & Son
Frank Gale
Florence Smith
Sudbury
Mrs. J. H. Watson
Sherman Colby
Concord, N. H
Mrs
Geo. G. Russell
Canada
West Concord
Harrie P. Nims
Nova Scotia
Union Church
Richard W.,davis
Maud L. Morse
W. W. Campbell
P. H. Bullock
Hampson
Frank Edson
Jennie Gage
Wakefield
Morton Edson
Pauline Whittier
Somerville
Officer Howe
Musketaquid Club
John Bordman Jr
Marcia Ball
Fallon
McKenzie
Barrett
Republican Rally
Republican League Club
James M. Taylor
Nashua
McKinley
Hobart
Concord Artillery Band
Taylor
G. L. Harding
E. G. Stoddard’s
O. L. Dart
Derby St
Frank H. Robertson
Althea Fletcher
Mrs. McCrea
Southbridge
Ure Ela
Maynard Methodist Church
R. B Lewis
Carpenter's Drugstore
London
Maybrick
Mashonaland
Leadville
Salo
Sydney
N.S. W
Herbert Booth King & Bro
Growning
Robert L. Harris
Kearsarge Village
N. H
Epworth League
Providencey
Weir Stove Company
Taunton
Mass
W.b.cases
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
Maynard, Mass
Wood and Stone
Teremiah Sheehan
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, &S
Joseph W. Tuttle
Hiram J. Hapgood
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Say
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