This week in history
Sept. 9, 1847: With Mexican War fever at its peak, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston celebrates its 211th anniversary with a march down Concord’s Main Street. Sept. 9, 1898: Styles Bridges is born. He will be a New Hampshire governor and U.S. senator. Sept. 9, 1919: The Legislature gives women the right to vote. Sept. 10, 1861: Fire destroys the railroad storage barns and many cars of the Concord and...
