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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
8
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Community updates report improved health among residents Jacob Jones and James Tussle, church activities at South Acton Universalist and Congregational societies, a proposed railroad station nearby, and local Republican caucus results with elected town officials.
A brief advert claims an instant remedy for asthma and feverish cold symptoms. It names B. F. Johnson & Son and Littlefield among the sellers, indicating a historical local medicinal ad in Concord and nearby areas.
Came via Canada to New London Conn on September 25 400 Russian immigrants arrived from Canada aboard a steamer bound for New York. The group is described as poor and reportedly concealing identities to evade strict New York immigration laws.
Providence residents oppose Rev. F. N. Topkins plan to set up a vested choir at Grace Episcopal church. Parishioners loyal to low church customs allege the move signals a shift in worship style and prompt strong protests.
San Francisco September 25. J Krutschmidt general manager of the Atlantic system of the Southern Pacific has been appointed to the vacancy caused by the death of A N Towne becoming general manager of both the Atlantic and Pacific systems of the road.
Ann Riggs of Westbrook, convicted of arson and judged insane, escaped from Augusta asylum by picking the lock of her room door.
Sir Herbert Murray, previously named to distribute financial aid in Newfoundland, was appointed yesterday as the governor of the colony. The announcement follows his March appointment to the aid effort.
Madrid reports the captain of the Mortera merchant steamer will be court-martialed on a charge of culpable carelessness after the vessel sank the Spanish cruiser Barcastega at Havana harbor mouth.
Fans were dismayed as Boston failed to compete and Brooklyn won easily. Umpire Murray halted play at dusk after the eighth inning, preserving Brooklyn's 2-0 lead and leaving Boston frustrated with the lackluster effort.
At the annual conclave of the grand commandery, Knights Templar of New Hampshire, Daniel G. Roberts of Concord was chosen right eminent grand commander. Reports show an increase of 140 in membership during the year.
Milwaukee Sept 25 Henry G C Payne Thomas F Oakes and H C Rouse receivers of the Northern Pacific railroad tendered resignations to Judge Jenkins yesterday afternoon The judge took the matter under advisement awaiting decision
Philadelphia reports rapid progress on the Brooklyn armored cruiser as preparations are pushed for its baptism next Wednesday. The ceremony will mark the launch of the huge vessel with plans already in motion across the naval yards.
Four men were seriously injured, one likely fatally, when a large iron girder detached from the wall and fell at the new county courthouse construction in Trox. The accident occurred yesterday causing extensive damage and prompting urgent medical attention.
Iowa Kansas Sept 25 Colonel W C Jones longtime Democratic state committee chairman was thrown from a cart by a runaway horse and killed instantly.
Daniel Gallagher, United States commissioner at Portland port, died suddenly at 76. A prominent Democrat, he served the party in multiple municipal positions.
Atlantic City Sept 25. Harry Wright veteran NL umpire remains in critical condition as typhoid pneumonia sustains his illness with no notable change in his health. He has long served as chief umpire in the league and his health is a concern to players and officials.
The movement to annex Bradford to Haverhill has been revived with petitions circulating in the city. Supervisor and civic activists push for annexation as a solution to urban growth and services.
The will of Mrs. BS Walker is challenged by her brother Bristow BK. She left 89,000 to the Old Ladies Home. The case appears in the Sept 2 notice.
Extensive forest fires are reported north of Old Town Maine with the village of Alton under threat. Residents prepare to move if flames cannot be quenched within hours.
In Porland Me Judge Bonney sentenced Daniel Gibbins of Westbrook to five years in state prison for attempting to ravish and John H Walker to 18 months in state prison for burglary.
John A Sullivan and Paddy Ryan, former world heavyweight champions, agreed to a four round bout before the Cleveland Athletic Club on October 6.
A Black man was arrested in Washington on suspicion of being John Brown, mate of the schooner John Dixon and alleged killer of Captain Revelle. He denies the crime.
The prosecution in Theodore Durrant’s trial closed yesterday afternoon after finishing the testimony against the alleged accomplices.
New York exports last week totaled 7782898 dollars. Allie Petersen eight years old drowned in Westbrook Maine. Gold withdrawals this week unlikely to top 1500000. Friends of Oscar Wilde will settle his debts amounting to 17905 dollars. Russia may send Black Sea squadron to Asia Minor coast. English press apathetic on America's Cup challenge. Pittsburg Reduction to manufacture aluminum at Niagara Falls. William Carter eight years old colored run over and killed in Lynn Massachusetts. Harvard Yale football likely not in high contention this season. Southern Pacific president Huntington reports improved trade conditions. Eugene Thayer's colt Mikado won the mile dash for yearlings at Mystic Park in Medford Massachusetts.
President Faure awarded General Dragomiroff the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honor for representing Russia at the French army maneuvers at Mirocourt last week in Paris in September 95.
The Duke of Marlborough arrived in Toronto Monday night and toured city sights on Tuesday. He departed for Montreal last night after his Toronto visit.
Hamburg September 25 The Boergenhalle reports the recent conference between Standard Oil and Russian petroleum firms yielded no definite result.
Pekin reports an imperial decree appointing Li Hung Chang and all tsung li yang men to draft an extra treaty between China and Japan. In Berlin Dr H A Bardelden, surgeon to the late Emperor Frederick, dies aged 77. Shanghai reports China has rejected Britain’s demand to banish the ex viceroy of Szechuen.
Berlin reports a forthcoming summit as Emperor William and Czar Nicholas II plan to meet soon at Rominten to discuss unknown issues. The note signals rising diplomatic activity amid tensions.
Lawrence Massachusetts September 25 1890s boarding house of Mrs Sarah A Jeffrey visited by twenty boarders with severe internal pains. Doctors said they were out of danger after two hours of treatment. Police hunt for the unknown poisoner continues.
Police arrested Joseph Lambert known as Dutch Sullivan an ex convict last night on a charge of breaking and entering the residence of J F Jackson in August last when goods valued at over 700 were stolen. Other places were also robbed at that time.
In Meriden Connecticut laborers digging a sewer trench opened a deep cut with no shoring. A water main leak washed soil into the trench injuring and killing three men identified as Bonanzi Tristrupo and Goy.
A cablegram from Charles Rose in London received at the New York Yacht Club Rooms confirms a personal challenge issued through the Royal Victoria club. He states no restrictions to conditions and a confirmatory letter will follow.
In Oyster Bay on September 25 the second race of the best three of five between Spruce IV and Ethel Wynn was sailed yesterday but again no boat finished within five hours, and the race was called off without a finish.
No arrangements between residents of Berlin Falls New Hampshire and Chick Brothers of Haverhill Massachusetts have been completed to set up the firm in Berlin Falls.
Cambridge Mass Sept 25 The number of new students at Harvard college slated for admission tomorrow is larger than ever totaling 671 in the academic and scientific schools. There is also a large increase in the professional school enrollments.
Concord notes report on residents like Will Lakin and Will Nagle, changes at the reform school, and moves of Geo. G. Keith and Dr. Godfrey. Social events include church services, travelers returning from trips, and Musketaquid club activities with prizes.
Advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers as the smallest pills that perform a cure. Lists manufacturers and distributors B F Johnson Son Maynard Concord Whitney Littlefield West Acton.
The holder of card No sor is entitled to the autoharp given away at the Sudbury fair by C. H. Persons. Maynard Rev. E. L. Perry, formerly a pastor here, attended a clergymen convention at South Framingham Thursday and came here to call on old friends. He is now located at Paxton and made the round trip on a bicycle.
Forecast for New England shows fair conditions with a southerly wind. Warmer temperatures expected in Vermont with the outlook for Wednesday, September 25.
An advertisement praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as small pills that cure headache indigestion and constipation. It cites Bo F. Johnson & Son Maynard C H White Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton as endorsers.
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