03 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
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New York April 2. Alfred G Vanderbilt reportedly offered his wife $1.5 million to settle for a quiet divorce. Mrs Vanderbilt allegedly spurned the proposal amid the dispute.
In New York on April 2 testimony opened in the Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt versus Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt divorce case with one witness examined. Court staff said the suit would be rushed and findings of the referee would reach the court before Mr Vanderbilt boards the Mauretania.
In a high speed move the referee process is accelerated as Mrs Vanderbilt and her family seek to dispose of the case quickly. The only witness today was Howard Kempster, Cornelius Vanderbilt’s former valet and confidant to his son, whose absence on the Mauretania sparked discussion about the rush to finish.
Harrison P. Eddy of Worcester has declined Mayor Hibbard's offer to be superintendent of Streets citing a wish to focus on professional duties. Guy Emerson likely to be considered again with support from the Republican city committee. Mayor Hibbard expresses deep disappointment, believing Eddy would be ideal for the role.
Louise Enginge shot and severely wounded her former sweetheart Joseph Tarkasei at his home in Proctor. Both came from Hungary years ago. she 23, a New York domestic. Tarkasei 27, with a wife and two children in Proctor.
The Duke of Portland's famed race horse St. Simon died today in London at age noted by history. Bought for 500 dollars, he carried an unbeaten record through his racing career and left a legacy in the sport.
The Common Council upheld Mayor Hibbard's vetoes of two budget items. They reduced the bath department appropriation from 185000 to 150000 and the building department from 114750 to 106000. Only 45 and 28 votes supported the original amounts respectively, signaling insufficient votes to override. The council sent other items back to the next meeting by a 46 to 22 vote.
The governor shows a slight recovery and rests comfortably after a relapse. Doctors Winslow Joslin and Shattuck note the condition is not as good as last Tuesday and warn it may take days to determine if the improvement lasts. Mrs. Guild and nurses remain in attendance.
I F Burnham plans marriage to Gertrude De Laite Paul, the nurse credited with prolonging his wife's life. The Everett couple, well known in society, expect a fashionable June wedding after meeting years ago when Paul was a nurse in a Boston hospital.
British torpedo boat destroyer Tiger was rammed and sunk by cruiser Berwick near Portsmouth. It is believed about 39 lives were lost with 22 men rescued from boats by the Berwick and its crew.
Two unnamed young girls visit three patients convalescing from diphtheria at the Marine Hospital in Chelsea. They gain entry by their own will but remain unnamed and are now in quarantine, withholding their identities.
Two young women parade as famous stage names age claimants aged 20 and 21 and intrigue hospital staff. They breach ward limits, escape, return next night, prompting punishment and isolation in pajamas as Medical Inspector Ames arranges action with US Attorney French.
Formal notice to Democrats in the House signals a party clash as Payne of New York leads Republicans to press the majority agenda. Williams of Mississippi leads a Democratic filibuster, with both sides holding members in seats as the session proceeds.
After the agricultural appropriation bill, Democrats used dilatory tactics to block action. Mr. Payne called up the resolution to refer the President's message to committees and warned that no general debate would be allowed. The House, after 13 roll calls, adjourned at 10:09 P.M. by 121 to 81.
Advice on saving money by using the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line. Cars depart Park Square every 15 minutes.
A brisk overnight fire discovered by Patrolman Connelley broke through the Alfred Street side of the Sullivan Square terminal. It spread from lavatory rooms to business offices and auditors' offices on the third floor before firemen gained control by 3 a.m. Winds challenged efforts. hoses were found rotten, delaying water.
Police investigate the murder of Annie Mullins while pursuing a believed local suspect. A Somerville woman, connected to Mullins and interviewed by the police, is expected to testify at today’s inquest. The identity of the witness and her relation to the case are not disclosed.
District Attorney Higgins said police hold two theories on the Annie Mullins murder as the inquest nears. He noted that only thorough investigation will identify the slayer and that police will decide who is summoned, with blank summonses filled in by officers.
Annie Mullins’s father tells the Arlington police that a woman claimed Downey gave her a Christmas present. Peter Downey denies ever meeting Annie since the Smyth family left Europe a year ago. He insists he never gave or received a Christmas gift with her. Continued on Page 3-First Column.
Benjamin Curtis Porter, renowned portrait painter, died at his home 22 West Eleventh Street New York today after a year of illness. Born 1843 in Melrose Massachusetts he studied under A H Bicknell and Dr Rimmer in Boston and eventually opened studios in Boston and New York. His notable works include portraits of Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs W D Sloan.
Stamps valued at over $100,000 from a New York to Newfoundland consignment washed ashore on Cuttyhunk Island following the wreck of the steamer Silvia. The stamps, of the current Newfoundland issue, were being sent by the American Bank Note Company to the Newfoundland government.
After washing ashore, stamps from a lone box touched off a island wide stamp rush. Women seized the box, selling and giving away sheets of 2 and 6 cent stamps. One woman reportedly holds all b cent stamps valued at $80 000. The seals read American Bank Note Company. The stamps were not listed on the manifest and were shipped as cash under the steamer purser.
The Senate today confirmed the nomination of David Jayne Hill to be ambassador to Germany. The report notes the confirmation occurred in Washington in April as part of the Senate action on diplomatic postings.
Weather forecast reports dry conditions for Boston and vicinity Friday and Saturday with warmer temperatures, light west to southwest winds. Eastern New York and New England also predict fair weather Friday and Saturday, with cooler air in the northern areas and diminishing west winds.
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