02 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
10 30 p m bulletin notes no change from morning status and a halt in rapid recovery. Dr Winslow reports Gouvernor Guild restless night with no improvement by 3 45 pm. physicians' bulletins lack reassuring signs after several days of progress.
Bruce R. Ware Jr a midshipman on the armored cruiser Washington, reportedly marries in a semi elopement known to his father but not his mother. In New York E R Thomas and Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw were asked to leave the Hotel Knickerbocker grill room after hotel owner James Regan and two detectives intervened during supper. A dragnet for witnesses is planned.
District Attorney Higgins to reopen the Annie Mullins murder case in Arlington. He has medical examiner's report and will lead a public inquest with Cambridge Somerville and State police aiding. Officials previously in charge faced criticism for bungling and lack of evidence.
A wife of Alfred seeks to end her marriage as she leaves, while the Vanderbilt yacht sails away in the background.
New York reports confirm Mrs. Vanderbilt filed suit against Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Official sources indicate the case is for absolute divorce with details closely guarded by both sides and their counsel. Chandler P. Anderson, Vanderbilt counsel, refused to comment beyond silence on the matter.
Morning consultation notes the Governor is not quite well though improving previously. Dr Winslow and Dr Shattuck report restlessness and a decline in condition, while family members and officials like Mr Johnson and Lt. Governor Draper visit. floral tributes arrive as the Governor rests and regains slumber.
An old advertisement claim extols Sanford's product as a universal cure with lasting purity flavor and strength and dismisses worthless substitutes as inadequate in the market.
After a 14 000 mile voyage around South America in his ship in advance of the battleship fleet and a cross continent trip of 3000 miles by Miss Nannie D Norris of Baltimore, young Ware and Miss Norris wed in San Francisco with parental consent.
The Post reporter visits the Ware residence on 195th Street and learns from Mr. Ware that his son intends to marry by the time the letter arrives, though no details of the ceremony are yet known.
Mrs Thaw and Mr Thomas visited a hotel grill room with a young woman as crowds watched. Proprietor James Regan demanded they leave after five minutes and threatened to summon guards if resisted. the couple ultimately exited with Mrs Thaw advising pacific conduct.
Frances Douglass, a Cambridge chorus girl formerly with a George M. Cohan company, marries James Laughlin III, heir to a wealthy family. Laughlin III is the son of James Laughlin Jr, heir to the Jones Laughlin steel empire, a major independent in the steel industry.
Massachusetts officials defend rail consolidation as a fulfillment of policy toward regulated monopoly. Judge Knowlton cites state regulation against monopoly while critics warn consolidation could extend rail control beyond New England and stifle competition.
Evidence emerges of efforts to heal the Gould family breach over Mme Anna Gould's betrothal to Prince Helie de Sagan. The prince defends his past, hints at future marriage, and contemplates leaving for France while family members seek clarity and support amid a Paris marriage rumor probe.
Members of Mme. Gould’s family took conciliatory steps in the matter presented here, signaling a move toward reconciliation and amicable resolution amid ongoing discussions and public scrutiny.
Advertisement reminder from Holland Win at 47 Boylston Street or Adams Square urges readers to view the notice on the last page of the issue.
A brief ad fragment on page five column one promotes a medicine named John’s Medicine claiming to “make strength” and energize users. It lacks details on ingredients, dosage, or price. The clipping reflects early 20th century marketing language.
Reports say Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt controls letters that doom the action, with little chance of defense. Alfred Vanderbilt left for England aboard the Mauretania amid secrecy, while Mrs. Vanderbilt reportedly moves toward Newport after a week of separation. The county clerk records were delayed and a referee, David McClure, will hear testimony with Judge O'Gorman presiding.
The forecast calls for cloudy and colder conditions in Boston with probable rain Thursday and a colder Friday. In New England snow in the north, rain in the south Thursday, followed by clear spells in the south and west and northeast clearing Friday morning with brisk winds shifting from east to northwest.
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