Bulger Arrest in Mullins Case and Vanderbilt Will Testimony
In South Boston E. J. Bulger was arrested in the Mullins case but released. Mrs. Vanderbilt will not testify in the suit.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
1
In South Boston E. J. Bulger was arrested in the Mullins case but released. Mrs. Vanderbilt will not testify in the suit.
New York April 3. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt reportedly agreed to settle with his wife for ten million dollars in divorce proceedings. The referee David McClure is swiftly and quietly hearing testimony with a close report expected for Supreme Court Justice O Gorman within days.
The article reports that Mr. Vanderbilt will offer no defence to his wife’s charges, implying acceptance. Mrs. Vanderbilt’s deposition will be taken by a commissioner, and her bill is described as general. Custody of the youngest son is not unsettled, with he to remain with the mother for now and visitation allowed for the father.
New Haven announces it will not enforce its March 19 piece work order in its shops. Workers who want piece work may take it, but it will not be forced on those who have not previously had it.
New York April 3 announcement that Andrew Carnegie will add 5 million dollars to the Carnegie Foundation fund or an equivalent amount to cover as pension beneficiaries eligible professors of State universities. The original gift made no provision for this group as donors believed state relations might remain exclusive to the state of origin.
Edwin J. Bulger, of 131 Broadway, was taken in for questioning in the Arlington murder case but cleared after officers confirmed his Brookline alibi. He admitted knowing Annie Mullins but said he had not seen her since last April and that the Brookline woman was his cousin.
The confrontation features Mr Dalzell invoking Payne's threat that Democrats would be left out in the cold. Minority Leader Williams vows resistance and urges unity as they adjourn after roll call. DeArmond seeks eight hours of debate but loses vote. Dalzell criticizes the opposition as powerless to enact legislation.
The Carnegie Foundation planned a $5 million additional endowment to fund retiring allowances for faculties across all state universities. The 5 percent bonds will yield $750,000 yearly in pensions, supplementing the existing $10 million fund established in 1905 to support professors retired after 25 years or age 65 with 15 years teaching.
Providence Rhode Island April 3 EarlY Jacques was found guilty of the murder of Miss Mary Eddy a Greenville moodo odenti mill worker. The motive was robbery as $13.13 was missing from her pay envelope. The murder carries life imprisonment in Rhode Island.
Edward E. Trowbridge, jury foreman, told the court that the jurors wished him to request that all possible mercy be shown to the defendant in sentencing.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw sues James B. Regan former Knickerbocker Hotel proprietor for libel seeking 50000 damages in New York Supreme Court. The suit follows Regan accusing Nesbit Thaw and E R Thomas of being at supper with him and a call to leave the grill room. The plaintiff's lawyer says she now doubts she had a double in the incident.
A brief local notice encourages readers to consult the last page advertisement from Holland Wine Co at 47 Boylston Street or Adams Square for details and offers.
District Attorney Higgins postponed the inquest to next Friday at 10 AM and refused to discuss witnesses, investigations, or the Medical Examiner’s report. The Cambridge district court heard witnesses all day with Downey and Perkins as key figures. Arrest may be possible at any time and secrecy will be maintained.
Alexander Smith, a Harvard steward for the Signet Club, died in Cambridge after drinking poison in his room moments after a club luncheon. Groans alerted student members. he was taken to Cambridge City Hospital where he died about twenty minutes later.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and warmer Saturday, partly cloudy to cloudy Sunday with possible light local rain by night. Winds become westerly to southerly. In eastern New York, fair Saturday and Sunday with rising temperatures and light to fresh west to northwest winds becoming variable. New England remains fair, warmer, with similar wind shifts.
A compact health ad promotes Strength-For Johns Medicine as a tonic that purportedly nourishes the body and helps build strength. The copy emphasizes physical vitality and nourishing effects.
Gotch defeats Hack decisively, securing a pin in the bout as Hack quits. The match ends with Gotch in control, showcasing a dominant performance and forcing Hack to concede.
Chicago April 3 Hackenschmidt’s late examination found his injuries minor though he was sick to his stomach. He refused to speak further and said he was through and that Gotch was the best man he ever met.
Frank Gotch defeats George Hackenschmidt at Dexter Park Pavilion Chicago after a grueling display of endurance to claim the world championship and $10,000 in prize money. A record crowd witnessed the match at the stock yards pavilion with high admission prices.
After two hours of holds and counters Gotch finally pinned Hackenschmidt for the first time leaving the arena roaring. The Iowan surged ahead with a flying fall as Hackenschmidt yielded and the crowd’s support swung to Gotch amid dramatic, prolonged grappling.
A bulletin from 10:13 p.m. reports Governor Guild had a fairly comfortable night with no radical change in condition. Earlier bulletins conflicted, one noting a restless night, another a calm night after doctors’ review. Attendees included Lt. Governor Draper, Courtenay Guild, Edward C. Johnson, and Attorney General Malone.
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