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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
Kermit Roosevelt, riding behind Mrs. Hilton, leapt into action as two horses bolted with Mrs. Hilton, her children, and a danger-filled chase. He spurred his mount, reached the reins, and after a perilous struggle, forced a halt and restrained the skittish pair.
The father of Fred A. Williams denies objections to his 19 year old son's secret wedding with Caroline May Austin. Williams and Austin, both workers at Royal Arcanum Press, had reportedly planned a Providence ceremony while on vacation in Hyannis. He states he offered no opposition and took no action to stop the marriage.
An eye tonic marketed as a remedy for weak and watery eyes gains attention. The product claims to refresh and soothe irritated eyes with a marine based formula. Advertisers emphasize natural ingredients and rapid relief, urging daily use for best results.
The Boston trip by Speaker Cannon influences the ninth district race. Cannon seeks a Republican ally. current Democrat Congressman Peters has earned positive notes in his first term. Democrats consider renominating Peters to preserve the party line and reward his public support.
Captain of Detectives Richard Whalen learns a detailed statement of a failed murder attempt involving Mr. Roberts and his wife during a dinner outing. A white well dressed man fired as Roberts fought back, wounding him once while Mrs Roberts and their five children are referenced with social connections in Baltimore and Magnolia.
The Baltimore fashion set is abuzz after the shooting of Charles B. Roberts in Atlantic City. Mrs. W. S. G. Williams is identified as Belle DeFord, eldest daughter of Thomas DeFord, once a leading leather dealer, noted for debutante events and society dinners. Her sister married Colonel Sherlock Swann.
The article outlines the career of a Wisconsin figure who led as a captain in the Twenty-third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, served as Postmaster General, and then Secretary of the Interior under Cleveland. Elected Senator in 1891, he served until 1897 and later played a role in the 1896 Democratic convention and the Wisconsin Capitol commission.
The Romanie bringing Azores passengers is held at quarantine in Charlestown after 287 aboard are removed to Gallup's Island amid fear of bubonic plague. Doctors see no current infection and expect a two week incubation window. Families and weddings on shore suffer delays as ship records a record speed voyage.
The Russell Sage estate is valued at 64,153,800 with Mrs. Sage holding 63,000,000. Of 29 relatives 650,000 is divided. The transfer tax to the State totals 667,538, and the signing of the order for transfer tax marks the first public disclosure.
Colonel William F. Vilas died in Madison after a cerebral hemorrhage on July 20. Born July 9 1840 in Chelsea Vermont he moved to Wisconsin in 1851 and served in a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War.
Advertises Mothersill's Seasick Remedy as a nonaddictive gelatine capsule treatment for sea and car sickness. Claims ship endorsement, money-back guarantee, no harmful drugs, and availability on steamships and at multiple Boston drugstores with a Detroit mailing address for orders and testimonials.
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