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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

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Fales Testimony Unveils Marital Strife and Alleged Affairs

In Providence county court Warren R. Fales testified under cross examination for a divorce from his second wife Catherine Howard, naming his son Roy as a corespondent. He disclosed family scandals including a hotel visit with another man, and deposition details reveal a long history of strained relations and revelations within the Fales family.

Providence Fales Providence, R. I Warren R. Fales Catherine Howard Roy Fales Thomas Farrell Farrell Minnie Fitz New York China

Footpad Attack Leaves Atwood Marloff in Critical Condition

Atwood Marloff of 9 Albany street was found near Middlesex and Compton streets early today with head and jaw injuries after a struggle with a highwayman. He was attacked from behind, fought back but was overpowered, leaving him in critical condition.

Atwood Marloff Albany Street Middlesex Compton Streets Marloff

Isaac B. Rich, Boston theatrical manager, dies

Isaac B. Rich, a veteran Boston theatrical manager, died after months of illness in his Hotel Buckminster apartment at seven o clock last night. The notice continues on page 7 fourth column.

Isaac B. Rich Boston Buckminster Mr. Rich

Taft closelies with six votes on first ballot

Taft needs six more votes to secure a majority on the first ballot at the national convention. With 94 contests remaining Texas pledges 36 delegates and 254 bandwagon delegates are ready to sway. Louisiana opens a war, Warmoth says Louisiana will resist the national committee and fight on the convention floor, action postponed until Friday in Chicago.

Chicago Ill William H. Taft Texas Louisiana Republican National Committee Victoria Hotel Henry C. Warmoth Pearl Wight National Committee Warmoth Lily Whites

Taft Ticket Prospects Seen From Guild Endorsement

Chicago Tribune reports Governor Guild's strong Westward boom and notes Taft could accept Cortelyou, Guild, Dolliver, or Fairbanks as running mate. Guild praised for tariff reform stance and New England support. Taft may favor an Eastern pick to bolster revisionist credibility.

Chicago Chicago Tribune Guild George B. Cortelyou New York Curtis Guild Massachusetts Jonathan P. Dolliver Iowa Charles W. Fairbanks Indiana William H. ‘S Cortelyou Taft New England Republican Party Governor Guild Bay State Secretary Cortelyou Governor Fort New Jersey

Cape Is at Mercy of Flame in Eastham

Fire rages across the Cape as winds strengthen. Fire wardens abandon full extinguishment and turn to back fires to direct the blaze away from settlements, aiming to limit further spread tonight.

Cape North Eastham

Fire Threatens Upper Eastham Settlement as Flames Rage

A major wildfire sweeps from North Eastham to South Wellfleet threatening communities. Flames reach the ocean at South Wellfleet, driven by dry pines and shifting winds. Fire wardens call out brigades and volunteers to battle the blaze with shovels tonight.

Upper Eastham North Eastham South Wellfleet

Merger Measure Passes Amended Bill to Third Reading

The merger measure clears an amended bill and advances to third reading by a vote tally of 138 to 16. Supporters say the change streamlines the process while opponents warn of reduced oversight.

Boston & Maine Interests Work for Defeat of Entire Bill

The New Haven may hold its Boston and Maine stock until July 1 1910. The stock would be voted by the Railroad Commission which would report on the merger’s advisability before that date.

Boston & Maine New Haven Railroad Commission

New Haven to Sell Boston and Maine Stock by July 1 1910

The New Haven must dispose of its Boston and Maine stock before July 1 1910. The stock will be voted on by the Railroad Commission, with the Supreme Court holding power to compel sale. No buyer or the New Haven may own more than one tenth of the purchased stock.

New Haven Boston & Maine Railroad Commission Supreme Court

Differences Between May Hold and Shall Sell

The text contrasts may hold with shall sell, noting may hold would legalize Boston & Maine holdings while shall sell reaffirms current law that stock is held unlawfully. Amendments aim to remove a flexible approach, replacing it with a straight anti merger bill and clarifying the ban on consolidation.

Maine Holdings

Anti merger bill forces New Haven to sell B and M stock

The House defeated the merger juggle and passed an anti merger measure by 138 to 76 ordering New Haven to dispose of its 110000 shares of Boston and Maine stock by July 1, 1910. The bill targets the railroads and follows Supreme Court action, with B and M agents lobbying against the amended proposition.

House New Haven Boston & Maine Supreme Court

Hitchcock Not Guilty in Assault Trial

New York reports actor Raymond Hitchcock was found not guilty at 2 45 this morning on charges of assaulting a 15 year old girl. Police and defense cited lack of evidence and inconsistent testimony. The verdict closes a high profile case that drew national attention.

New York Raymond Hitchcock

Boston Area Weather Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calling for Thursday fair and somewhat cooler. Friday will be fair with light west to north winds. Also noted is Washington forecast for New England with cooler southeastern portion on Thursday and light to fresh northwest to north winds Friday.

Boston Washington New England

Harvard Crew and Crimson Baseball Sweep Early Season

Harvard varsity crew shows strong form on the Thames eight miles. Hartford pitcher from Harvard fires a no hit no run win over Cornell 1 to 0. Boston Americans win 11 innings over Cleveland 8 to 4. Harvard track stars allege Bob Fowler is not a professional. Boston Nationals fall to Cincinnati 8 to 5. Miss Fannie C Ostwood claims East women’s golf title and breaks Oakley Club course record.

Harvard Thames Hartford Harvard Hi Cornell Crimson Boston Americans Cleveland Bob Fowler Boston Nationals Cincinnati Fannie C. Ostwood Oakley

Old South Clothing Co Sells Best Bluse Serges in Boston

The Old South Clothing Company at 68 Hanover Street advertises superior Bluse Serges for $15, with evening hours shown. Open every evening for shoppers seeking quality fabrics and garments in Boston.

Old South Clothing Company Hanover Street Boston

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