Random World News and Opinion Snippets
A collection of brief items covering varied topics. Mentions Gen Chaffee honors, Kaiser Wilhelm sermons, a grand G A R encampment, deaf mutes at Boston convention, comparative ship speeds, Boston census standing, Chinese and Russian reports, spring peaches, the Smith family reunion in New Jersey, Lord Roberts Boer actions, Talmage’s European tour, English conquests, Buller’s cavalry traps, U S mining homesteaders returning from Cape Nome, and a new Apollo statue near Athens.
Italy Abolishes Life Penalty for Bresci Assassin
Bresci's death sentence ended by abolition of life term with ten years solitary confinement. He has attempted suicide and threatens to starve himself. Chicago University weighs ending co education as students favor flirtation over coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Bresci
Humbert
Chicago University
Dr King's New Life Pills touted as daily health boost
The ad claims the pills convert weakness to strength and listlessness to energy, promising mental power and overall health. They are sold for 75 cents per box by Burdett & Barnard and others in Concord and Maynard listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Burdett & Barnard
E. B. Lucia
Hudson
C. T. Shattuck
Northboro
Friend
Concord
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Alexander McIntyre
Mass
Hudson Co-operative Bank
Hudson, Ians
Middlesex South District
Concord Street
Maynard Semmining
Ae Rae Ata
J. C. Richardson
Fupley
Richard Asons
Warren A. Haynes
Said Haynes
William Closeman
German Servants Show Harsh Labor Under One Worker
A New Yorker recalls German boarding houses where one servant earned 5 marks weekly performing all cooking cleaning and gardening for an 18 hour day. The account describes meals, routine, and the servant’s packed picnic trek in the Harz mountains before returning to work. The narrative contrasts German domestic life with American expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Brunswick
New York City
Papa
Harz Mountains
Harz
Rumors of War Prep and Persian Uprising Stir Readers
The piece reports rumors that France mobilizes for potential war with England seen as a future target. It also warns of possible unrest against the Shah of Persia as his adoption of European manners provokes discontent among his subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Concord Junction Church Note
Rev. W. W Campbell, pastor. Sunday services at 10.30 morning and 7.30 evening. Sunday school 11.30 a. m. Senior Y P S C E 6.30 p. m. Junior Y P S C E 3 p.m. Communion first Sunday in January March May July September and November.
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Boston
South Acton
Concord Junction
P.m. Concord
A.m
Concord
Lla.m
Ugneres
Bouth Acton
Bonith Acton
Stoneden
Soresee
Ytoy
W. W Campbell
Sunday church services and schedules listed for local congregations
The page lists multiple churches with pastors and service times including Rev. George A. Tewksbury at Trinitarian Congregational morning and afternoon services, Sabbath school, and prayer meetings. Rev. Toren B. Macdonald at First Parish Unitarian with Sunday services and youth guild. Trinity Church Protestant Episcopal with 10:45 morning service. and Scandinavian M E Church with services at 10:30 and 7:30 and a Friday class meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian
George A. Tewksbury
Crawks Co. E
First Parish Unitarian
Toren B. Macdonald
Young People’s Guild
Episcopal
Henry King Hannah
Scandinavian M. E. Church
Charles H. Johnson
F. H. Ellis
L. D. Wilson
Epworth Lédgie Meeing
S So O'Tlock
R. W. Carter
Maynard Churches Schedule and Clergy
A constrained listing of services for Maynard churches. Congregational Church led by Rev Chas H Washburn with timetabled services and choir details. Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev F H Ellis with services, Sunday school and Epworth Lodge notes. St George's Episcopal with rector Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau and schedule of Holy Communion and other rites. St Bridget's RC Church led by Rev A J Crowe with Mass times and locations for Wes t Acton and Sunday school.
Lodge Meeting Schedule From Fraternal Orders
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays. Companions of Forest on the second and fourth Mondays. Red Men hold sessions on the first and third Tuesdays. A. O. U. W. meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Gaps Ayward Lodge No. 131 and I. O. O. F. meet every Wednesday. Mizpah Lodge No. 54 D. of R. meets on the first and third Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Secon
Ayward Lodge
Mizpah Lodge
D. of R
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marlboro
Gen. Chaffee
Kaiser William
Alabama
Russia
Shanghai
Cheefoo
St. Petersburg
Pekin
Smith
New Jersey
Lord Roberts
T. DeWitt Talmage
Denmark
Chamberlainia
Robertsland
England
Buller
Cape Nome
United States
Athens
P. G. Coffee
Chas,s. Moulton
Whitcomb & Willard
E. Frank Coe Co
Walden St
Tuttle
J.W. Raymond
Blaine
W. H. Lawrence
E. J. Alley, M. D
West End
Fitchburg
R. R
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa County
Cal
McCormick Vehicle
Canada
Concord Churches
Trinity C Church Protestant
Maynard Churches
Congregational Church
Chas. H. Washburn
W. H. Gutteridge
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Amory Maynard
Herman E. French
Miss Lettie Kelley
C. E. Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
ST. George's Episcopal Church
Arthur Bradford Papineau
ST. Bridget's R. C. Church
A. J. Crowe
George G. Keith
Concord Junction, Mass
H. S. Richardson
E. H. Maker
Horace Tuttle
Walden Street
Concord Mass
J. C. Friend
Wst
Lincoln Smith
E. Lect
Engs
Aan
Mas
Thos. Hutchinson
Main St
P. O
W. A. White
P. O. Hox
Ernest Hosmer
D. D
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