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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
4
Woven from a newspaper column on September 7 1899 the piece touches on oyster safety oaths in Boston Dewey rumors and anti lynching politics. It notes Aguinaldo survival skepticism desert irrigation turning Sahara fertile and South Africa tensions. Also references Home Week in New Hampshire and Walter Wellmans future lectures for money.
Critics question the Dewey arch plan, arguing it fails architectural propriety. The admiral, famed for other duties, may still take pride in the honorary labor of love.
Harper’s magazine has cut the price to 25 cents prompting a second September edition. It is unclear if the move is tied to the price cut, though the possibility is suggested. Stephen Crane’s story and Mark Twain’s article on Jews may have influenced the decision.
The Evening News of South Framingham advocates recognizing smaller towns across districts. It argues unity among these towns could pressure candidates at conventions and warns against overlooking their interests, framing it as a matter of political justice.
John Y. McKane longtime Gravesend and Coney Island political figure dies at age 80 in New York. A Democrat who split with the party in 1887 and later reclaimed influence, he led Kings County boards and Gravesend. He faced a six year Sing Sing sentence for registry corruption, served until 1898, and did not regain power.
The Maynard fall term began Tuesday. Local residents and visitors pass through town as new staff join the fire department. Unity Circle will mark its seventh anniversary with an event next Monday. Church services and schedules are listed for Methodist Episcopal, St George's Episcopal and St Bridget's Catholic churches.
The Maynard High School Alumni Association organized recently hosted its first social at Good Templars hall on Wednesday August 30. An 8 to 8 30 reception featured musical readings toasts and speeches by alumni and school officials.
Pure Jersey milk delivered to homes in glass jars from Vose farm dairy. Misses shirt waists marked down to 38 cents from 50. Cleary Williams carries the waists in sizes 28 and 30. E Henderson & Co. take coal and wood orders at low prices from their office near Batley’s greenhouse at the Concord Acton street junction.
The Maynard Congregational Church announces Sunday morning worship at 10 30 am with Sunday school at noon led by Superintendent W H Gutteridge. A Christian Endeavor gathering is set for 6 pm followed by the evening service at 7 pm. Prayer concludes the listings.
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays while Companions of Forest gather on the second and fourth Mondays. Red Men convene on the first and third Tuesdays and A U W on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Maynard Lodge No 131 I O C F meets every Wednesday. Mizpah Lodge No 54 D of R on the first and third Thursdays. Arcanum meets first and third Monday monthly. K of P Lodge on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eastern Star Lodge meets first and third Tuesday each month.
Henry M. Stanley writes a letter praising Joseph Chamberlain as the sensible course for Englishmen amid the Transvaal situation. He warns that protracted Krugerism and delays will reflect poorly on Britain and damage its standing in Africa, urging firm action to compel just dealings with South African countrymen.
General Jiminez arrived at Puerto Plata yesterday to a vast crowd greeting him at the waterside. The reception was enthusiastic and the news of his arrival was sent inland with hopes that order and peace will soon be restored.
Schooner Maggie J Chadwick lies off Petit Manan island with her keel gone and a bilge hole after running aground Sunday night. Chief Engineer Ingram on the Winifredian may have died by his own hand, duty keeping him from the danger. Masons strike continues in Havana with 4500 on the picket lines. Sumner I Kimball tours Massachusetts coast stations. Chelsea deputy surveyor Rivers resigns. cause cited as death of wife. Emily Clark, 7, found wandering near Holbrook after night in pasture. survived exposure. Pasteur Institute team at Oporto calls plague genuine Indian pest, treats patients with Pasteur serum. Dr Peter Petersen, Sanecrit scholar, dies in Bombay. Internal Revenue: deeds conveying land outside US taxed only if grantor/grantee are US residents.
Two powder mills at Acton exploded early Monday, sending a white cloud over the hills. No one was injured though several had narrow escapes. Edwin B. Hooper narrowly escaped the second blast after leaving No. 4. The cause remains uncertain, likely heat generated during grinding of wet powder.
An editor from a Virginia town recounts recovery from chronic diarrhoea after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He describes suffering, trial, and swift improvement, urging readers to consider the remedy as a life changer. Sold by local druggists and stores including H A Littlefield West Acton Johnson's Drug Store Maynard and H S Richardson Concord.
Bath Maine Sept 6 The yacht Ahadia owned by Dr John H Stadman capsized in Sheepscot Bay killing five guests including William Mason 19 Harry Higgins 10 Frank Avery 24 James A Martin 24 and the owner Dr Stadman all residents of Georgetown and Dorset The accident occurred between McMahon Island and Nursery ledges about a quarter mile from shore with the vessel sinking in five fathoms of water.
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