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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
7
An Australian middleweight champion, traveling in the American West, refuses a drink challenge in a rough town. He steps into a ring, defeats Red Jack and five others with swift, precise moves, then proves he does not want alcohol by force of skill.
The Philadelphia Inquirer recounts an 1863 incident where Mahon rode a horse claimed by Chambersburg borough officials. An action on the case was filed when the horse vanished after a riderless moment. The suit awaits trial before Judge Stewart, with Mahon ready to waive formalities.
A Washington Post anecdote recalls Jakey's work wages at a small shop run by his father. Jakey keeps short pay, loses a nickel each week, and is pressed in a confession room to answer if he will marry. The tale underscores family pressures and moral lessons in a historic setting.
A Philadelphia lawyer recalls a Paris physician who demanded 2500 francs for five visits after his wife fell ill. The doctor claimed no contract existed and the client could not leave France until payment. He ultimately paid after consulting a Paris friend.
In partnership with a king James R. Morse formerly of San Francisco now of New York and Yokohama has received from the king of Korea control of the kingdom’s richest mining districts and has been taken in as partner. Foreigner access has long been sought but Morse is said to be the first to secure a concession.
A short note from Honolulu discusses a request to swap chances with a Prohibition candidate. The message mentions Mia J. O. Dominis and uses confidential language regarding the address. No clear names beyond those are confirmed.
A New York Tribune correspondent describes how in August during lay by time rural families, preachers, politicians, and neighbors relax and visit across a network of kin. The piece notes African American customs around funerals and mourning, the contrast with white plantation life, and the transition to harvest by September.
A provincial French newspaper warns readers to reserve tickets in advance for a charity concert due to the hall’s limited capacity of about 50 seats.
Discussion highlights several women in government including Mrs A J Pea yey as superintendent of public instruction and Mrs Clemmer as dairy inspector who appointed her husband as deputy. Mrs Martha A Shute leads horticulture board while Estella Reed becomes Wyoming state superintendent. North Dakota names Dr Mary Barker Bates as state superintendent. All are modern, professional women in public service.
George A. Hill of Bloomington Illinois sues to recover the price of 12 slaves sold 87 years ago. William Lewis son of Samuel Lewis claims Ferre owes him 5000 dollars. alleges non outlaw due to Ferre residency in Missouri and Indiana since the sale. Ferre served while visiting a daughter.
The Philadelphia Press comments on Europe's royal line of succession noting weak heirs and frail monarchs. It highlights Archduke Franz’s fragile health, the Italian heir and Russian heir’s ailments, tainted Hohenzollern blood, and the fragile Spanish and French royal lines as a warning about future thrones.
The Cameron Sun notes a man at twenty believes he knows all, flaunts vigor, scorns age, and chases attention. By forty he leans into work, and only at sixty does he realize his folly, a wry aging joke about self confidence.
Mrs Daniel Banks of West Liberty Kentucky reports a newborn with all limbs and parts intact but ending sacrum features an additional fully formed head. The infant is lively and healthy, drawing considerable attention according to the Louisville Courier Journal.
The New York World notes a wheel like display of twelve full length bicycle photographs radiating from a central hub showing a face photo. The Brockton Times speculates on future rail collisions with electric trains capable of 100 miles per hour.
A witty remark from the Atchi son Globe praising efficient use of reading time. It highlights a pragmatic view of a smart woman balancing tasks and literature without slowing down to read every poem or story.
The Washington Star notes it is the season when many people gain the distinction of having been mentioned in connection with public office.
The St. Louis Republic reports Philadelphia's latest craze trolley parties reached the city with its first event held Wednesday evening in St. Louis, signaling a new social pastime.
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