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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1893
Page
8
Instructions urge all submissions to reach the office by Tuesday night to ensure insertion in that week’s edition. An earlier receipt reduces risk of delays and condensation. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
The village hosted a Labor Day program with a Baldwinville ride and races, a moved post office, and a plan for a new wheelwright shop on Stow street. Schools opened with 66 high school pupils and 33 in grammar, while local boat and engine trials drew mixed opinions. A fire company formation and building projects under Way in West and South Acton were noted along with injuries, a freight train incident, and park races at Littleton drawing crowds and prize results.
FALL RIVER Mass Sept 6 Broker Welcome H Hathaway surrendered at the central police station with counsel Andrew J Jennings and was placed under arrest. His bail was set at 5000 for appearance before Judge McDonough. Warrants allege forgery of a bill of lading involving 5000, issued by allied banking interests. Banks and creditors have consolidated in the case. Hathaway may waive exam and be bound over to the grand jury. District Attorney Knowlton will decide on additional charges if warranted.
Twenty seamen purser and steward of the City of Savannah reached Boston after days afloat. A crewman recalled the night of the wreck from Sunday to Wednesday, the saloon deck refuge, the rigging escapes, and scarce rations. He criticized towboats for ignoring distress signals as the ship broke apart at the first light of the next tide.
The Massachusetts Prohibition state convention opened at Mechanics Hall Worcester with about 1000 delegates. Rev L A Banks of Hyde Park named as gubernatorial candidate and a full ticket listed for lieutenant governor secretary of the commonwealth treasurer auditor attorney general. New Bedford Spinners plan talks with manufacturers over mill pay cuts and possible work stoppage if no compromise is reached ahead of Monday.
War continues as Somerville police enforce the city ordinance on street pianos and organs. Thomas Colaraccu and Pedro Franchillo paid $10 fines yesterday for playing instruments without a license.
The Burlington state fair opened at Howard park with two turf events the 2:30 class and the 2:30 race won by Maid in straight heats. Christopher Columbus and Coonpoint ran in the 2:30 class, with B F Solon taking the event in straight heats. In Providence Rev Frank H Sheffield is held for murder of his 5 year old daughter and friends seek sanity hearing. In Pittsfield insolvency petition arguments before Judge Robinson continue.
Milford death reports show Jesse Daniels, 43, of Greenfield, killed himself after attempting to shoot his brother Alfred. The brothers lived with an 86-year-old widow mother. In Salem, Edward W. Pierce of J W Woodbury Co was shot at Annisquam Range. his arm may be amputated after the accidental discharge.
Clerks of the first division of the United States Railway Mail Service Mutual Benefit association held a ladies reception at Quincy House Boston last evening and plan a shore dinner excursion to Nantasket. In Lewiston Maine President Jerrard praised the state fair opening as the best yet with well organized exhibits in city hall including manufacturing displays and art works.
The Acumuty will yields no public bequests. John S. Dwight dies in Boston. Unemployment in Boston not rising steeply. Boston Manufacturing resumes work in Waltham. Barre granite cutters strike ends. Franklin New Hampshire town hall built for 35000 dollars. O Connell wins Lowell ward 3 seat. Dezan fails to appear in Boston court. U S Hotel Co raises capital from 300000 to 500000. Sessions and French named Massachusetts delegates to Chicago agricultural council. Lowell City hall dedication committee approved. Eugene Miller sues Heath for 2100 in Barre. Lowell Grand Army posts granted use of Memorial hall. Meehan found dead near Richmond depot with legs severed. Two Portuguese fishermen capsize near Salt Island. Emile Rose drowns. Emery sues to recover part of 15000 legacy to Advent society of Bridgeford. Mrs Rumery’s death funds dispute. Iron winch bar breaks on dredger at Little Harbor. Galvine dies after fall.
Reports from Troy Salem Wheeling Poughkeepsie and Copenhagen note mills reopening and employment figures. Activities include Wiley Button Schaghticoke Naumkeag Steam Cotton Hobbs Glass Riverside and Einwood works resuming with hundreds back to work. Also death of Prince William and a UK Lords salaries vote with party alignment.
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