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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1929
Page
7
Police and federal agents intensified efforts in Washington during February as bootleggers flood the capital with rye gin and other alcohol ahead of Herbert Hoover’s inauguration. Officers report multiple routes into and out of the District of Columbia while promising ample stock for the festivities.
Federal agents under Administrator John F. J. Herbert cooperate with District of Columbia police to curb a surge of liquor into Washington. A blockade around the capital guards roads and waterways as cars laden with alcohol try to reach visitors, with prices rising for out of town customers.
Providence report says Dartmouth will not play Brown at football for at least three years after the 1929 game. Brown reacts with surprise and seeks a strong replacement as Harvard and Yale drop Brown, while Brown has booked Princeton and Holy Cross for future schedules.
Five policewomen in fur coats join officers and private detectives in a search for a women believed to be the Subway Slasher. Police say subway scrutiny will continue despite the increased force. The 27th victim Mrs Lee Cohen of Dorchester reports she had her fur coat slashed in three places. Authorities note past trouble with distressed women who targeted others’ clothing.
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers flew from Bolling Field Washington to Mitchell Field Long Island with Lieutenant Quesada. Major Spatz and General Boulois joined for the Question Mark flight segment and they attended a Lowell Chamber of Commerce meeting at the town's new airport.
Boston police arrested a North End man in connection with the subway and elevated station slashing spree that has targeted fur coats of twenty five women. A similar incident was reported in Haverhill as investigators pursue the subway slasher.
International News Service reports Eddie Gallagher of the Gallagher and Shean duo in a Long Island sanitorium in critical condition after years of fame and financial highs. His partner Al Shean remains distant as Helen Gallagher visits, while past hits and a famous song fade from memory.
Hollywood news confirms Charles Chaplin, famed screen comedian, suffered a relapse from ptomaine poisoning early today. Dr. Cecil Reynolds was called to Chaplin’s mansion after an examination showed rising temperature and discomfort.
Newport Rhode Island 27 year old John Nicholas Brown has been invited to become the colonel and commanding officer of the Newport Artillery Company the oldest chartered command in America. Brown recently completed a post graduate course at Harvard University.
A blaze on Merrimack Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts, caused about 30000 dollars damage to a four story business and tenement building. Firemen rescued prominent attorney Adelbert Apragie.
The Sudbury Parent-Teachers Association Study Circle meets at Mrs Maxwell Raton on Concord Road Tuesday March 5 at o'clock p.m. Mrs Fred Morrison leads the first half on child needs in work play and study. Mrs Harry Gleason leads the training of older boys and girls. All mothers invited. Rev A L Donaldson supplied the pulpit at Memorial church last Sunday as candidates seek a pastor. The Christian Endeavor Society hosts an Indoor Winter Carnival at the chapel Thursday evening with music games and refreshments.
Douglas Miller argues against Article 16 of the Concord Town Meeting Warrant closing White Pond Road from Nine Acre Corner to White Pond. He warns that closing shifts traffic to Powder Mill Road, overtaxing it during warm weekends and holidays and increasing hazards at the Sudbury Road corner. He notes the Road Commissioners did not insert the article.
Rev Dr Hugh Blunt, famed as poet priest and orator, will deliver the sermon at the blessing of the St Therese statue in St Michael’s church this Sunday evening. At Sacred Heart Church Fast Cambridge reports of miraculous cures from devotion to St Therese draw thousands. Rev Michael J Murphy will expose a true relic of the Saint after blessings for veneration by worshippers.
WEST CONCORD The Annursnac Grange met under Master Mrs Josephine Pierce on Monday evening. Lecturer Mrs Maud Moore Clark of Sudbury spoke on My Dream Garden. A Country Fair followed with events including dancing numbers, a Fortune Teller, Lemon Lady, and various girls races and crafts coordinated by several members. Fresh meats were served under Charles Hogan and assistants.
Training for the Middlesex school crew is underway with about 50 boys using rowing machines. The varsity four schedule includes Noble & Greenough May 11, St Marks at Mariporo May 11, and Exe.or June 23, Pomfret at Pomfret June 1.
We thank relatives and friends for help and sympathy shown during our recent loss and for the flowers E Nolan R F Nolan Stella M McKenna
Local grocers advertise Nurlo a pain relief product with a money back guarantee. A noted pharmacist named Morse George A. at 280A Main St. promotes the remedy as a fast acting anti pain solution.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court cites all interested in Annie S Emergoni of Concord to appear March 8 1929 at Cambridge to show cause why administrator Raymond Emersons allowance should not be approved. Citation to be served by copy mailing posting in county papers and known interested persons. Witness John C Loring judge February 15 1929.
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