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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1894
Page
8
Local items report Mrs Sterne's visit to Fairbanks, Buxtons occupying Bowen's house, a freight car derailment delaying branch trains, a 51 foot well with water, photographer leaving Chadwick house tenement, town meeting plans, sermons and congregational events, and the drought drying wells and Bowen's pond.
Reports from Maine to New England describe severe frost impact with dry wells and pastures, light to average potato yields, and early crop maturities. Soil moisture declines hurt blueberries, apples, grapes. milk supply dips as dry weather persists. harvests progress with variable quality and regional relief from recent rains.
County commissioners will visit on September 16. Henry Patten works in the Jefts factory cutting department. Mrs. Curtis F. Carr of Northampton stayed this week with Dr. Pettingill’s family. Chamberlains sores and diarrhea remedy recommended for summer use by B F Son Pharmacists and local druggists in Me Concord Junction and Concord Mass.
A treaty of alliance between Japan and Corea was signed in Seoul on August 26. Otori representing Japan and Corea’s foreign minister signed the pact aimed at preserving Corea’s independence and expelling Chinese influence. The agreement spans three articles, allowing Japan to wage war against China and promising Corea support and supplies, ending once Japan and China make peace.
Chicago scene reports a season closer where the Colts routed the Champions as Hutchison starred for Chicago and Staley struggled for the visitors. Houseman also turned in a solid game for the home nine. Scoring notes and battery pairings are listed for each venue and match.
In Pittsburg and Alleghany the 28th national parade of Union veterans drew an estimated 500000 to 600000 spectators. Old soldiers revived memories, wearied by age yet patriotic, as crowds decorated streets and held fireside gatherings. Officials note possible end of the encampment parade due to aging participants and health risks.
Eight people including Edward Sabster and siblings nine, five, and eight years old were poisoned after eating corned beef with the Crawford household in Newark. The Sabster family, boarding with the Crawfords, received the meal Sunday. All are expected to recover.
Fresh clashes between Phillips and McCoy factions near Williamson left three men seriously injured. The pursuit moved to Thacker where another riot broke out. John Phillips was fatally shot and two McCoy supporters were wounded.
At the Springfield Bicycle club event on September 12 Harry C. Tyler was displaced in the first heat of the one mile international record trial by Ray McDonald George F Taylor Watson Coleman and J P Bliss. Tyler also lost his place in the one mile 2 20 class and Bliss won the half mile handicap.
The executive committee of the striking spin ners association has called a special meeting for Friday in Wew BeEprorp Mass. A conference with manufacturers will occur in the meantime. A settlement is generally expected to result from the action.
A 60 foot telegraph mast fell in West Springfield injuring and fatally burning a horse as wires crossed the streetcar line. The animal suffered a two foot flame from its mouth before dying. Authorities investigated the collapse and ensuing fire.
George Meek foreman at Atwood Manufacturing Company cited for theft. Police found goods valued at 500 dollars hidden in his home during a house search.
In Portland, on September 12, William Dyer, driving a heavy truck team, stepped onto the pole between the horses to adjust the harness. The rigged team bolted, the wheels passed over his head, and he was killed instantly.
Washington reports customs receipts for New York port over the first ten days of the new tariff act totaled 3.844 million dollars, down from 8.728 million in the preceding ten days. This gap highlights a sharp early impact of the tariff change on imports and revenue.
Captain Cornelius Nye, 98, Lynn Mass oldest habitant and War of 1812 veteran, died yesterday afternoon. Born in Fort Fairfield Maine, he lived a long pensioned life noted for service.
In Hartford on September 12 Mrs Robbins Howe known as a confidence woman pleaded guilty to part of the indictments. The court offered a lawyer to her but she refused the counsel.
William Boehne aged 21 from 63 Leverett Street went to the roof of his house last night and cut his throat with a razor. He had been out of work for some time and was despondent.
Reports from Constantinople indicate cooling relations between the sultan and the khedive. The khedive will return to Egypt after his European tour without revisiting the sultan, a move viewed as significant.
At a court banquet in Lemberg on September 11 Emperor Francis Joseph toasted his friend Emperor Alexander, saying I drink to the health of my dear friend whom God preserve. The toast drew a warm response from the czar.
The Japanese emperor and ministers will proceed to Hiroshina, the embarkation point for troops bound for Corea. After September 12, the Mikado's headquarters will be transferred to Hiroshina.
News from Constantinople reports the sultan wept over the Minnesota and Wisconsin forest fires and donated 300 Turkish pounds to aid the victims. The contribution signals international concern over the disaster and relief efforts underway in the United States.
Madrid report shows Government Liberals 311 Cea 96 Dissentients 83 Carlists 0 Republicans 32 Independents 11 for provincial council elections.
Massive fires burn around Bona causing heavy smoke that obscures the sky across a wide area. Heat from the burning woods is described as excessive and intense.
Berlin authorities correct a previous notice stating Baron Victor Erlanger died, not Baron Emile Erlanger, the leader of the London and Paris banking house, with the death announced from Geneva.
In Rio de Janeiro on September 12 the monarchists, unhappy with the republican system, are said to be organizing a revolution to restore monarchy in Brazil.
A fragmentary item notes the King of Spain reportedly died by suicide. The text is garbled but indicates a royal death by self-inflicted action and mentions Madrid date Sept 12. The snippet lacks clear names or confirmation beyond the monarch’s implied fate.
Newton New Hampshire September 12 coroner's investigation into the death of Watson Peck and his two sons finds no new facts. No action will be taken until stomach and liver analyses return from Professor Wood at Harvard for examination.
In Bangor Maine on September 12 Captain Crosby of the British steamship Baron Belhaven paid a $500 fine after sailing Sunday without clearance papers. The steamer was then allowed to proceed under supervision.
Jeremiah Sullivan of Fall River died at Newport hospital after attempting suicide by taking poison on Sept 7. The incident occurred in Newport and was treated at the local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries last evening.
Local notice touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as excellent for diarrhoea. Customer Joseph H. Foster reports cures after recommending it to friends. Sold by B F Johnson & Son of Maynard and by C H Whitney of Concord Junction and H S Richardson of Concord, Mass.
Marriages recorded in New England towns include Judson B. Crocker and Susan Gilling of Marlboro wed in Newton on September 1 by Rev. Daniel Greene. Frederick T. Harvey of Chelsea and Mary Dona of Marlboro married in Marlboro on September 6 by Rev. J P Sullivan. Elsie R. Francis of Worcester wed Cotton of Wo urn in Concord on September 6 at William M Eaton residence. Ulric F. Brown of Littleton wed Emma J. Thompson of West Acton in Westboro on September 3 by Rev. Dr. Alden.
Obituaries list several deaths in Marlboro and Concord. Entries include Elizabeth wife of John Wail aged 68 in Marlboro Catherine wife of Martin Bulger aged 4 in Concord and Miss Elizabeth Ball aged 63 in Concord. Other Marlboro deaths include Ida Coher aged 1 year 5 months Antoine Peloquin 47 Joseph Labossiere 11 months Alshce Fredette 3 months Marie widow of Francis OBrien 48. Marlboro Sept 6 8 and Concord Sept 5.
A celebrated New York doctor secured a pivotal victory in a legal matter involving druggists. The ruling reinforces professional standards and patient access to medicines across the state.
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