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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
6
Oxford officials announce the third gypsy moth outbreak in the city as the commission traces infestation posts. Webster: Washburn introduces a bill in Congress to fund a new post office building. Malden plans to cut junk licenses, proposing one per 2500 residents, reducing licenses from 29 to 16.
The Herman Shoe Company has finished samples for a substantial order expected to be awarded by the government shortly.
Mrs E A Gleatson of Roxbury will address school children Saturday February 19 on the cigarette habit. Berlin residents have not yet earned a reputation as cigar smokers.
Samuel M. Emerton seeks his prior position as Malden police chief after serving under Mayors Dean and Farnham. He aims to return to leadership in the department and resume chief duties.
UXBRIDGE reports the senior class declares no anger at the school committee over canceling the high school minstrel show. The board did not forbid an event but preferred a different entertainment if held.
A Webster man fed powder into sticks bored with holes to deter wood thieves. The rigged sticks exploded as he expected, blowing the stove side to pieces and causing additional excitement.
James A. Hennessy, formerly of Milford, has purchased the Victoria theatre in Riverside California, expanding his involvement in cinema venues.
Hopedale reports Draper company will begin operations soon after securing an order for 1000 Northup looms. The move signals a revival in local industry and potential job creation.
Shortly after Easter South Framingham will observe the 25th anniversary of the laying of the corner stone of St Stephen's church.
Milford McKenzie Murray secretary of the Milford Y M C A plans to install work benches in the Y M C A building to provide younger members with instruction in industrial work.
Clinton physicians handle a surge in demand with nine new measles cases reported Thursday. The article notes doctors racing to respond to rising patient load and track outbreaks in the area.
Everett M. Walcott fills his ice house for himself and neighbors, supplying cold storage and aid during the season.
Waltham man Thomas R. Maloney sailed for Europe on the Saxonia and after ten years of saving plunged into stocks, surfacing with $50,000. He plans to try Europe next, a move that may tempt others to gamble and lose, creating many heavy losers in Waltham.
Leominster assessor Henry Cook is reported sick with the grip yet intends to seek reelection this year. He says illness would be worse than his condition in keeping him from running for the assessor position.
The legislative committee on charitable institutions visited Lancaster Industrial School on Friday. They dined in the administration building and inspected the institution.
Lowell reports the Salvation Army distributing free soup each day at its barracks. Waltham mills resume 58 hour weeks at Boc ton Manufacturing Co, shifting from 42 hours for workers.
Roswell A. Wood, mayor of Haverhill, edits the Haverhill Truth a paper published to express the warlike chief executive’s innermost sentiments. The text portrays the editor gaining support and influence by voicing strong opposition.
A feature column quotes opposition letters and cites a reply from the editor mayor. Shirley reports a new cooperative bank office in Peasley's block selling ten shares. Malden forms an indoor baseball league with five teams at the Y M C A quarter. Oxford reports Albert Perry burned while extinguishing a wood box fire, clothing catching fire before he saved the home. He will need medical care.
Lincoln memorial program held at the G A R hall under Wyman post and the Women’s Relief Corps with music by public school children.
Millbury reports its old time reputation for a hot town has faded as fire engines freeze when the zero mark is reached. Both the steamer and chemical apparatus require thawing due to a low pressure boiler problem in the engine house.
A man demanded change for a fake one hundred dollar note from Mrs. Theodore Zoniers, boarding house mistress. She gave seventy dollars instead, discovering the bill bore marks reading Pay the bearer one hundred on demand and The Cassie Chadwick bank.
Four girls escaped from Lancaster Industrial School near the B. and M. station were found nearly frozen after walking five miles. They had clothing suited for Florida weather and were returned to the Lancaster institution.
Leicester residents faced a nearly dry standpipe during a cold snap as faucets were not kept dripping to prevent freezing. The town, unlicensed, issued a hurry up call and nature’s sparkling beverage was on tap once more.
Leominster high school pupils who fail to achieve better than a D in studies are barred from playing on school athletic teams. Formerly a single D allowed participation, but now good marks are required. Principal John C. Bm argues for mental education alongside physical.
Athol residents Clare M. Thompson and Elizabeth M. Smart bring suit against the Boston Post over a defaming article. The women, socially prominent, were described as members of an Athol society accused of keeping Orange girls from winning Athol men, seeking damages.
Worcester faces a shakeup as the Supreme Court bans street monopolies, forcing dog carts to abandon routes. Proprietors who leased private land will lose most profits, with operators fearing end of the lunch cart era.
Fitchburg reports the death of Thomas Mellish a 33 year old blacksmith after suffering internal injuries from shoeing a restless horse. He passed away Monday leaving a widow and two children.
Dr W T White of Newton ordered the release of several dogs held since the hy grophia scare ended. The move follows tests showing these animals were not afflicted with rabies amid public concern.
Everett aldermen pass an order urging the mayor to appoint a committee to examine the Des Moines plan of government by commission. The committee would monitor guide boards to prevent them from being overlooked in the process.
Witness Stanford B. Lewis testified that contractor Joh H. Sanderson complained about cutting bills to fund others. He also said a letter used to indict him for conspiracy was written for signature by former Auditor General Snyder. The testimony was direct and unchallenged by defense.
In Fall River Massachusetts on February 12 Henry Sutcliffe aged 6 and John Dawson aged 7 wandered onto the ice of Watuppa pond. They entered a sluiceway where mill exhaust water had softened the ice and sank into the mud. both boys drowned, authorities say.
Water conducted electricity from live wires to the hose nozzle held by three firemen at a burning Lynn garage. They were tossed against walls in a forceful electric arc. The cause was defective insulation and the fire caused about 15000 dollars in losses.
In Boston at the forty second annual encampment Alfred S Roe of Worcester and John L Parker of Lynn were elected commander and senior vice commander of the Massachusetts department of the Grand Army of the Republic J W Brown of Cambridge was chosen junior vice commander
The divorce from Inez Buss Knowles awarded to George B Knowles after a hearing before Judge Fox. Neither respondent attended. Custody of both children awarded to Knowles.
A Boston Merchants Association transportation committee unanimously carries a motion to request the railroad commission review of a rate hike from 15 to 25 cents proposed by the American and National Express companies.
A reflective piece on forgiveness emphasizing reconciliation as a costly but meaningful act. It compares forgiven pain to a seaworm creating a pearl, suggesting personal growth and moral indemnity through mercy.
The article asserts that engineers will grow increasingly essential to social progress and the physical well being of humanity. It emphasizes that progress hinges more on engineers and their inventions than on any other social class, defining engineer in its broadest sense.
A Chicago visitor responds to a New Yorker joke about hog killing time with a jab about hospitality. The exchange ends with the Chicago guest inviting the New Yorker to visit, asserting they protect guests.
In a light exchange from Fliegende Blatter a mother remarks her daughter is well educated but cannot cook, and the future son-in-law replies it matters little if she does not try cooking.
Snapshots feature R W Seward Webb and family after escaping a car blaze in New York. Mrs Webb named Lila Vanderbit, stories recount Peters of wealth and ventures from pig farming to Adirondack hunting camps, and Lake Lila named after his wife. Also recounted are Gov Folk of Missouri and Sen Sulzer of New York with personal anecdotes and retirement plans of financier Thomas F Ryan in Virginia.
Harry Bemis mentions seven year veterans like Lajoie and Joss with the Cleveland club and Bill Bradley the lone seven season man. Readville July 4 trots feature Sonoma Gil George G Highball and Lilli an R with a $5000 purse plan. Harvard baseball opens with 35 candidates as O'Connell and Frye miss eligibility for the varsity.
The crying issue centers on Rube Waddell who vows to pitch against the Athletics in St Louis Brown. Donny Mack, Athletics manager, plans an easy season after deciding to part company with Waddell. Athletic relations with the star are reportedly broken over pride and chat.
The eight year old football rivalry between Cornell and Princeton ends as the agreement expired last fall. Tim Horan, a premier basketball center, likely ends his season after injuring his leg from the Marlboro Maynard game. Marlboro baseball club directors will elect a manager soon, then begin recruiting players. The 19th annual indoor school boys athletic meet will be held in Boston on February 29 with top interscholastic runners expected, including Reuben Warner likely representing Worcester Academy in the 100 yard dash.
Fred Murphy of Southville, a versatile athlete and former Andover and varsity substitute, is hailed as a future Yale contributor. Rumors swirl about Jack Chesbro’s spitball fate and local baseball interest grows as Highland City contemplates a Central Massachusetts league with Marlboro, South Framingham, Milford, Hudson, Maynard, and Worcester, plus others.
Quote emphasizes advertising importance in modern commerce. Sir Thomas Lipton advocates newspapers and periodicals as essential media for reaching readers in an advanced age.
Local notices list residents visiting Spencer, Brockton, Boston and Worcester, with many returning to work. People mentioned include Eugene Laddsblerv Jr, Claude Williams of Boston, George Gelinas of Brockton, Miss Phosen Lafranais of Brockton, Edward Tighe, Lyman Hudson, Newell Walter, Arthur Hall, and others. Factory foremen changes and upcoming K of C event are noted, along with charity whist in St. Anthony's and various visits across towns.
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