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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
9
The Chi-Namel Demonstrator will visit our store May 6 7 and 8 to demonstrate varnish testing methods. Homeowners will see demonstrations on how to test varnish for durability against bruising and water, promising better options than varnish that yellows or wears poorly.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter marked its 40th anniversary on April 28 1913 with a town hall banquet after a morning business meeting at Masonic hall. Frederick Sutter of the Colonial Inn led the event with decorations and toasts by Thomas Todd and others including Grand Lodge officers and five charter members.
The Concord Invincibles announce a ten mile marathon open to boys in Concord and surround areas. This year the course extends from five to ten miles to test stronger runners. Prizes include two cups and two medals. spectators may view the event at the playgrounds starting 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Concord Golf Club purchases the late John Brown farm on Old Road to Nine Acre Corner totaling about 200 acres. Work begins after possession on June 1 with a remodeled house to serve as a clubhouse. Improvements likely delay opening to the next season. Gordon Hutchins leads the club as president amid renewed interest in golf locally.
At the Home of Good Tidings on Strawberry Hill Road an addition will rise a 30 by 60 structure with the first floor for printing and the second floor for four canneries. The project, directed by F. C. Gilbert, reflects the Jewish work of Seventh Day Adventists.
The Torrey and Vialle firm moves into a new building on Wai Street with a basement repair shop and street floor storage for cars. A sale at 8 Hubbard Street by Vera Pierce and Miriam Barker raised 10 dollars for the Animal Rescue League. A baton hall folk dance group performed after lessons with Miss Clahane. A Vanderhoof coupon promotes money saving on paints and varnishes.
London April 30 Mrs C H P Belmont and Mrs Carrie C Catt attended a Kingsway Hall gathering of the Women’s Social and Political Union to protest forcible feeding of imprisoned suffragists. They did not speak but applauded. Mrs Belmont gave 50 dollars for the war chest.
London April 30 The British foreign office has no news of Austria acting against Montenegro. Austria awaits the ambassadorial conference results and tries to enlist Italy in military action. Meetings show most powers resist warlike moves against Magigpegro and an Austrian ultimatum to Cettinje is expected within days. No fresh news on Essad Pasha in Albania.
Secretary Bryan meets with Governor Johnson and California lawmakers as a new bill aims to draft a treaty conforming solution to the alien land controversy. The term ineligible to citizenship is omitted, and Progressive Republicans seek presidential endorsement for a solution.
Former Lieutenant Governor Luce told the Young Men's Congress banquet that Progressives and Republicans will soon unite on constructive paths. He criticized Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive party for unclear issues and warned voters remain divided into two major parties.
New York reports four top police officials—Dennis Sweeney James Isey James F Thompson and John Murtha—face charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and taking bribes to shield criminals Two subordinates Hartigan and Robinson have already been convicted The district attorney expects more indictments as the purge widens with Ashley Shea turning informer and others expected to face trial in the police corruption probe
Philadelphia April 30 Judge Witner denied a new trial to the promoters and officers of the International Cer and Development Company. Immediate sentences followed: John R. Markley and Ezra Milter fined 19000 each and 15 months in prison. William H. Armsnous Jr and Charles R. McMahon fined and jailed two years. Albert G. Stewart fined 1000 and sentenced to years in prison.
Washington reports the senate canal committee voted 1840 to table all Panama canal tolls questions until the regular December session. The large margin signals no tolls action for months unless President Wilson backs reopening. A separate item notes a College of France renewal reports discovering a new explosive.
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