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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
7
Article notes Pine Banks park in Melrose and Malden, famed for old pines, suffered from Gypsy and Brown tail moths. It recounts historic ownership by Elisha Converse, park use, and battles with infestations, including tree deaths and removal efforts around 1905.
The Converse estate plans transfer of Pine Banks park to Malden and Melrose while moth damage continues. State and local officials say 60 large pines have fallen to infestation, with 14 to 20 men at work and calls for more manpower. A portable saw mill and timber sale are proposed as cheaper alternatives. Public outings have been halted as brown wounds cover the grounds. Governors and entomologists warn other pine groves to act now to prevent further losses.
A Tribune summary notes modern pirates imitate rival brands to lure buyers with cheaper prices. Lawmakers in Washington introduce a bill imposing a $1000 fine or two years imprisonment for forging interstate goods labels. Caution advised as 1876 law was struck down for infringing state rights, with uneven state laws and global precedents cited. Also mentions Marlboro dog case and city orders on muzzling dogs.
Keiths Theatre to open a strong vaudeville program starting March 12 led by Harry Houdini who will escape a packing case. The bill features Mag Haggertys Reception, James J. Morton, Dave Genaro, Six Proveannes cyclists, crossfire comics Quinlan and Mack, pianist Eckstein, Leona and Dale, aerial shows, Carew and Hayes derby race skit, Leia Taylor, and new comedy and motion pictures.
Corrected to Oct 1905 timetable detailing trains from Boston to Acton Concord Marlboro and other stops with listed departure times on weekdays Sundays and flag stops for multiple branches including Marlboro South Framingham Fitchburg Northboro and Lowell corridors.
A letter from Robert T. Swan commissioner of public records to the city clerk notes that typewriting samples exposed for 54 months in the state house did not fade and reports on the security of reports done with approved ribbons. Merrick, Register of Deeds, received a similar letter and notes success with a different ribbon. State ink penmanship sample showed clear typewriting despite paper browning from moisture.
A Northampton dispatch via the Boston Herald reports Mary Brodeur of Marlboro sued Frank P. Clark of Ware for $20000 alleging seduction of her daughter Emma M. Brodeur under promise of marriage. Miss Brodeur also sues Clark for $20000 for breach of promise. Brodeur, once a Ware millinery saleswoman, notes Clark is a prominent Ware furniture businessman aged around 55.
Daily timetable for Concord to Hudson and back listing multiple stations and numerous departure times from Concord Concord Junction Weatvale Switch Sudbury Street Maynard and Hudson with special notes about car barn and service changes.
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