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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1912

Page

5

Wilson Favors Budget Method In Government Finance

Governor Woodrow Wilson and Representative Sherley discuss adopting a budget system for federal finance. They criticize fragmented appropriations and urge centralized income and expenditure control. Campaign treasurer Wells pledges full public disclosure of large contributions and reliance on individual donors.

Sea Girl N. J Woodrow Wilson United States Swagar Sherley Kentucky Sherley Naval Wilson Wells

Local notes from Boxboro and surrounding towns

D T Kinsley starts a new veranda project while J J Hear Layton oversees the work. Alonzo Joy and children are released from quarantine. A W Davis and A H Perkins plan a fishing party down the harbor next week. J L Barney of Worcester repairs clocks at Boutwell’s. Mrs A B Parker and baby return from Concord hospital. Durkee family also released from quarantine. Etta Clark takes two weeks vacation to Jersey City. Ja T Clark travels to Nova Scotia for vacation. Geo W Burroughs of Boxboro enters the race for Republican representative in the 10th Middlesex. H B Holt and wife visit West Somerville. George H Watson and others host at O A Knowlton’s. Rev C L Pierce stays in Revere. Boxboro to get a fire truck with ladders and extinguishers. P Littlefield and Fale families camping at Mrs Boon’s Fort Pond cottage. George M Guilford visits relatives. James French finds a turtle in R G Reed’s meadow with W R 1890 initials. Baptist Sunday school buys a piano from C S Shattuck. B D Hall family returns from Five Islands Maine. Depot burglars break in through office window. cash small. Harry Grimes buys the tenement at George B Parker’s. Water works crew build pumping-station blocks. Arthur Gould and family of Leominster visit relatives. Annie Blanchard and Mrs Vose travel to Kennebunkport Maine.

D. T. Kinsley Layton Alonzo Joy A. W. Davia A. H. Perkins J. L. Barney Worcester Ar. Boutwell A. B. Parker Baby Concord Hospital Sun- C H. B. Holt West Somerville Geo. H. Watson Lowell Nellie Knowlton Alice M. Teele Everett O. A. Knowlton C. L. Pierce Revere Boxboro P. Littlefield P. Littlefield and Family and Mr. Fale Melrose Mrs. Boon Fort Pond George M. Guilford James French R. G. Reed W. R The Baptist Sunday School B. D. Hall Five Islands Harry Grimes Geo. B. Parker Water Works Gang Arthur Gould Leominster Annie Blanchard Vose Kennebunkport

Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Reported

SUDBURY Albert J. Sheffield of Peabody was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs James Sheffield. Roscoe and Alva Forden of Marlboro visit their grandfather S D Perry. George Sanders of Pittsburg Pa visits his parents Mr and Mrs E E Bert Richardson with friends from Waltham. A party from Kamp Kumfut Great Pond hosts a Sunday gathering. Fred A Noyes enjoys a vacation from duties as mail carrier. Harlan Noyes substitutes during his absence. A large town group enjoyed a Grange picnic at Lake Chauncy Westboro.

Roscoe Alva Forden Marlboro D. Perry George Sanders Pittsburg E. E. _ Bert Richardson Waltham Kamp Kumfut Great Pond Fred A. Noyes Harlan Noyes

Panama canal bill stirs British shipping fears and American gains

The Times argues the Panama bill could devastate British shipowners while boosting American shipbuilding and trade. The Daily Chronicle says limiting coastwise shipping would still favor the United States and push its credit if Hague disputes arise. James B. Shea elected president of the National Association of Park Superintendents. Newburgh to host next annual session.

Times London The Daily Chronicle American Senate Hague Tribunal United States Panama Canal the Times Americas Park Association Boston James B. Shea National Association of Park Superintendents Newburgh N. Y

Canal Work Rushing Toward Panama Progress

Canal construction advances rapidly with steam shovels at work and water predicted to flow within a year if July pace continues. In Lewiston Maine two young girls Mabel Matthews age 12 and Louise McGillicuddy age 5 drowned while bathing in the Androscoggin River.

Washington Panama Canal Androscoggin Lewiston, Me Mabel Matthews Louise McGillicuddy Androscoggin River

Bavarian Ruler Duke Max of Bavaria in Vienna Charity Tales

The article recalls Duke Max of Bavaria showing kindness in Vienna by aiding a struggling artist and supporting the needy. It contrasts his generosity with banker R. H. Goldschmidt and notes anecdotes about family ties and a visit to relatives in Vienna.

Max Bavaria Austria R. H. Goldschmidt Frankfort Vienna Hanger Wiener Baltazarina the Argonaut

Hampton Beach Vacationers Return via Boston Visit

Concord residents Miss Katharine Powers spends two weeks at Hampton Beach. Misses Sara Casey Mary Casey Katie Murray and Katherine Moynihan take a two weeks vacation at Newport and will spend a few days with friends in Boston after returning.

Katharine Powers Hampton Beach Sara Mary Casey Katie Murray Katherine Moynihan Newport Boston

Labor Day Contests Proposed by Calumet A A for Stoneham Visit

Manager Wilson plans a Saturday appearance by Calumet A A in Stoneham with fast Harris brother of Joe Harris in an exhibition. After a strong Fitchburg game, a large crowd is anticipated. Tentative Labor day games include Concord Junction in the morning and Lynnhurst in the afternoon, with K of C backing. Possible Woonsocket test cited as a severe evaluation for the locals.

Wilson Calumet A. A Stoneham Greater Boston Harris Joe [Harris Boston Americans Fitchburg Concord Labor Day Concord Junction Lynnhurst Junction K. of C Concord Council Woonsocket New England

Second Lieut Leo V Chisholm Authorized for Manoeuvre Campaign

Second Lieut Leo V Chisholm of Company C 6th Infantry is authorized to attend the manoeuvre campaign under conditions set by a special order. He remains under suspension pending appeal from the board of military examiners and the medical officers examining physical qualifications.

Boston Herald Leo Vv. Chisholm 6Th Infantry Board of Military Examiners Board of Medical Officers

Unusual order allows drilling with waived pay claim

A historical notice states an individual may attend the annual drill if assigned to duty and waives all claims for pay against the commonwealth or United States, an order described as unusual in the report.

Commonwealth United States

Miss Minnie L Coolidge Weds Leslie R Moore in Newton

Miss Minnie L Coolidge former Concord high school history instructor, married Leslie R Moore in Newton on Saturday at 2 pm. Rev G A Tewksbury of Trinitarian church officiated. They will live on Bim Street in Concord after a brief wedding trip. Congratulations pour in from many friends.

Minnie L. Coolidge Concord Newton Leslie R. Moore G. A. Tewksbury Trinitarian Church

Death of Gabriel Rimbach in Deaconess Hospital

Heart failure caused the death of Gabriel Rimbach at Deaconess hospital after two to three weeks of treatment. He died Sunday and funeral services were held Tuesday at Sleepy Hollow chapel with Rev. G. A. Tewksbury officiating. Born in Germany in 1836, he was 76 years and six months old and had lived many years at the Concord Home for the Aged.

Gabriel Rimbach Deaconess Hospital Sleepy Hollow Chapel G. A. Tewksbury Mr. Rimbach Germany Concord Home For the

Concord Junction Diamonds rally around Murray in big season

Murray shows speed and hitters in a strong line for Concord Junction as Maynard backs utility man Simpson. Brookline pairs Anderson and Deming in a potent battery while August 24 marks top all interscholastic selections. Kelcher and MacCarthy linked to major league teams amid strong prospects.

Murray Maynard Simpson Brookline Anderson Deming Kelcher St. Louis Nationals

Marines From 17th Century to Modern Naval Force

The article traces marines from 1664 when an order authorized 1200 English soldiers to form a regiment, to 1759 with 18000 men, and later 32000 during later French wars. It notes marines as a universal navy feature with officers often holding equal rank to army and navy officers.

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