Political chatter and labor pauses color Boston news
The piece notes the Boston Herald cycle parade lingering until printers return and a delay between Western Union and Bell. a Russian claim on distance in telephony. a tentative public benefit from telecom talks. a political map in the Weekly National Intelligencer. I Porter Morse seen as Democratic Fourth district hopeful. J J Desmond allied with Indianapolis wing raises caucus concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Porter Morse
Marlboro
J. J. Desmond
Apsley
Desmond
Indianapolis
Morsey
Wages and prices contrast in Australia and United States
The Knights of Labor Journal notes wages are higher in Australia yet rail travel costs are far lower. It explains government ownership of railways in Australia versus private control by railways and banks in the United States, influencing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United States
America
Knights of Labor Journal
District Attorney backs Weymouth for Congress
Globe report notes District Attorney Herbert Parker informed a Globe man yesterday he supports G. W. Weymouth of Fitchburg for Congress. Clinton correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Parker
Globe
G. W. Weymouth
Fitchburg
Congress
Boston Globe
Clinton
Individuality and Style in Art and Literature
A discussion of how great artists express individuality through style and why some were deemed rebels. The piece cites Tintoretto, Rembrandt, Rubens, Michelangelo, Teniers, Delacroix, Hugo, Musset, Millet, Manet, Whitman, and Monet and notes the demand for a “grand style.” It also explains the origin of the term canard from a Brussels satire about ducks and post mortem findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenelon
Tintoretto
Rembrandt
Rubens
Michael Angelo
Winckelmann
Teniers
Louis XIV
Delacroix
Atyle
Hugo
Alfred de Mussett
Millet
Manet
Walt Whitman
Claude Monet
Sir Joshua
Buffon
Savid
M. Cornelissen
Academy of Brussels
America
London Tablet
Language shifts tease on orchard to orchid decor
In a witty aside, Mia Homespun notes how meanings drift from fruit trees to orchid decorations at a Van Elton party. The New York Journal quotes the quip about a parlor decorated with orchids, calling it a poor decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed
Mary Ellen
van Eltons
New York Journal
Women readers show keen instinct for talent discovery
Readers note women exhibit remarkable discernment and stricter critical judgment than men in spotting literary talent for publishing houses and magazines.
Maynard School Children Parade Toward Equality and Duty
The essay lauds Maynard students returning to school as a beacon of equality and shared opportunity. It contrasts America with feudal Europe, praising universal access to education and the principle that all children, regardless of background, learn liberty and fraternity. The piece envisions cadet-like youth training for a future golden age of peace and mutual obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
England
Eton
Rugby
America
Fitz Clarence Goldbug
Pat Mulvaney
Ireland
Europe
Virginia
California
Assabet
Sacramento
Noble Army of Liberty
Parker Graham Wedding Sealed in Walnut Street Home
The marriage of Thomas F Parker and Addie Graham occurred Wednesday at 2 pm in the bride’s Walnut Street home with Rev Merrill Blanchard officiating. A 3:30 reception followed at River side hall catered by Dill of Waltham. Attendants included Alma Graham as bridesmaid and Washington Marrs as best man. The couple left for New York for a one week honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. F. Parker
Addie Graham
Anna Graham
Walnut Street
Merrill Blanchard
Riverside Hall
Dill
Waltham
Chelsea
Hyde Park
Boston
Marlboro
DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure Ad
Advertises DeWitts Colic Cholera Cure as a rapid remedy for cholera morbus and diarrhoea. Claims immediate results and healthy bowels. Listing RF Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord HLA Littlefield West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H Whitney
Concord
HLA
Littlefield
West Acton
Post Office Moves to New, Efficient Location in Maynard
Postmaster Hall reports a smooth relocation with ample space for patrons and increased capacity for postal business. Residents praise the new building’s appearance and internal layout, giving Hall credit for a model post office that improves prompt service and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Post Office Department
Hallf
Maynard
Geo W Davis Bakery Expands with Maynard Route
The Hudson based Geo W Davis Bakery sends fresh bread to Maynard and nearby towns. The new baker converts flour into genuine loaves praised for home made quality. Davis operates teams delivering the bread to local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Davis
Hudson
Maynard Locals and Regional Notices
Fresh oysters daily at Central Market. Miss Mary Beals of Boston visits Miss Sarah Richardson. Geo Gates ill at home. Captain S H Tuttle resumes business after two weeks. Miss Katherine Lahn of Canton visits Miss Amy Radcliffe. H F Smith Jr on vacation with part in Philadelphia. Mrs William Kelley and daughters Helen Emma Kelley spend two weeks at Chatham. Fred Sanborn returns from Brooks farm. John E Hannigan to move into Belknap street rental. Concord Antiquarian society names committee for memorial to George B Bartlett. Co I Sixth Regt Concord and Co F Fifth Regt of Waltham shot a match. Concord wins 403 397. Corporal Faber tops Co I with 46. Colonel Carter attends. Next Saturday return match at Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Gates
S. H. Tuttle
Katherine Lahn
Canton
Amy Radcliffe
H. F. Smith Jr
Philadelphia
William Kelley
Helen
Emma Kelley
Chatham
The
Concord Antiquarian Society
George Tolman
Mary Eaton
William Barrett
George B. Bartlett
Co. I
Concord
Co. F
Waltham
Concord Range
Concord Company
Corporal Faber
Carter
Governor’s Staff
Waltham Company
Weston
Weather Summary for the Week Ending September 14 1896
Figures show week ending 7 p.m. Sept 14 1896 with maximum temp go on Sept 11 and minimum 49. Weekly range 41 and mean 62.8. Total precipitation 1.01 inches. Rain fell on seven of fourteen days this month, total since Sept 1 about 4.42 inches, about three quarters above the September average. Observer Frep A Tower reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frep A. Tower
Concord 261st Anniversary Observed with Walcott Lecture
The 261st anniversary of Concord was marked with a 4 p.m. gathering at First Parish where Charles Hosmer Walcott spoke on Sir Archibald Campbell the Distinguished Prisoner of Concord Jail Judge John S. Keyes presided and welcomed attendees The lecture traced Campbell from Scotland to Boston to Concord imprisonment and exchange followed by a reception and afternoon tea in the antiquarian rooms Local church notices and Junction updates accompany this community record including vacations staff changes and business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Church of the First
Charles Hosmer Walcott
Sir Archibald Campbell
John S. Keyes
The
Antiquarian Society
Mr. Walcott
Campbell
Scotland
Boston Harbor
England
Historic town birthday celebrated with town figures
Keyes Mrs. Thomas Todd and Colonel William Barrett received in the front hall. Tea tables were presided by Miss Gertrude Todd and Miss Margaret Blanchard in old-fashioned gowns. Coffee table hosted by Miss Hutman and Mrs. Adams Tolman. Servants included Miss Louise Garland and others as the town marked its birthday.
Apples bring work and modest profits at Boxboro fair
The Boxboro Grange fair pleased attendees with a well decorated hall surpassing prior years. Mrs. Sarah A. S. Law visits friends after an absence of three. Mrs. Etta Harlow and her daughter Pauline visited a former home last week. Edith and Ralph Law and Bertha and Warner Taylor from Wakefield spent a week in town before heading to college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. S. Law
Etta Harlow
Pauline
Edith
Ralph Law
Bertha
Warner Taylor
Wakefield
Tosiv Gondey
Tar College
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Boston Herald
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Bell Telephone Company
National Intelligencer
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Indorsed
Parker-Graham
Maynard Locals
Central Market
Mary Beals
Sarah Richardson
Fred Sanborn
Wollaston
Brooks Farm
John E. Hannigan
Captain Cutter
Hubbard Street
Mrs. Holland
Belknap Street
Antiquarian Rooms
Unitarian
Loren B. Macdonald
Young Peoples’ Guild
Trinity Church
Trinitarian Congregational
Geo.a. Tewksbury
Scandinavian M. E
J. P. Anderson
Concord Junction
Lizzie McCallister
Charlie Noll
Officer Chaplin
Emma Gale
Plymouth
Belle Chaplin
C. S. Hart
Fall River
Hawthorne
O. E.S
Rls Wight
Mr. Condon
New York City
Dart
L. N. Fowler & Co
Mrs. Chamberlain
Alice Scott
J. F. Scott
Lester Jewett
G. G. Keith
Wesley Kidder
W. P. Buswell
Buswell
Boston Express
Reformatory
Hattie Sterling
Fred and
Frank Gale
Ida Hall
Mt Auburn
Rith Lnst
Westvale
Union Church
W. W. Campbell
G. L. Harding
E. G
W.b.cades Connecting Stores
Walter B. Currier
Park SQ
J Maynard
Maynard, Mass
Wood and Stone
Teremiah Sheehan
WER
Boxboro
Auuuy
New England
Weir Stove Company
Taunton
Mass
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Probate Court
Gwerze R. Hubbard
George D.hubbard
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
H. Folsom
Register
W. S. Howe & Co
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