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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
The Post reports Governor Guild remains very weak with doctors fearing a fatal turn unless he rallies soon. Dr. Winslow says no improvement yet but hopes for rest through the night, while medical staff describe the fight as gallant and grave.
Hughes was elected Harvard president by the student ballot conducted by the Political Club. He received 432 votes out of about 1160 cast while Taft had 401, Bryan 131, Johnson 110, and 86 ballots were rejected for regulation failures. Roosevelt received 80 votes for a third term option.
In Washington after a social whirlwind, the Duke of the Abruzzi sails home with reports that his plan to wed Katherine Elkins failed. The saga drew in Mrs. Townsend and other society figures while Rome disputed details of consent and dowry. Senator Elkins opposed a settlement to the duke, favoring an American standard.
The will dispute over Everett B. Webster of Boston ends in settlement. Webster left almost 3 million dollars to Mrs. Jacob C. Rogers of New York and Mrs. Dorothy C. Grubbins of London, excluding his wife. Mrs Webster to receive one third of the estate, with probate admitted in Nassau County. Counsel for Mrs. Webster says a settlement satisfactory to all has been made.
The long dispute over trust funds tied to John Oakes Shaw and Mrs. Webster ends with settlements and Shaw's bankruptcy petition. Disputed sums and beneficiaries include Elizabeth R. Rogers Catherine D. Savage Caroline S. Eckley and Nathaniel T. Kidder among others. The case revolved around the disappearance of funds and rumored exposure of high society life on Long Island and Massachusetts.
A rapid review of Shaw's affairs yesterday yielded startling disclosures. The uncovering could trigger one of the era's largest financial sensations and affect the fortunes of Boston's wealthiest and most aristocratic families.
After midnight a crowd gathered across the street from the Guild home seeking information to lift spirits. The vigil drew many neighbors hoping for some cheerful update or news.
Five men forming the engine crews of two Boston & Maine freight trains were killed in a head on collision on the White Mountain division near Haverhill New Hampshire. The dead are James Brown Elmer E Cross Allen T Davis Guy Dow Wilfred Noonan all of Concord Woodsville or Woods ville local residents.
Washington reports the American battleship fleet will visit Japan after an invitation from Baron Takahira the Japanese ambassador To President Roosevelt and his Cabinet the invitation was considered and Secretary Root was directed to accept The move may lead to China inviting the fleet next and that invitation would be accepted.
A young man shot himself in a lavatory at the Hotel Royal 143 Court Street West End shortly before midnight. Manager William McIsaac and Patrolman Peterson assisted a physician in trying to save him but he died en route to the hospital. A card reading George Poiter Lowell Mass was found, identity uncertain.
Admiral Pillsbury and Secretary Metcalf plan a new voyage with stops at Hawaii Samoa Melbourne Sydney Manila Yokohama whether Japan chooses the port for the Japan leg. The fleet may head home via Suez with Manila target practice possibly shortened to favor return. Acceptance of the Japanese invitation signals stronger U S Japanese cordiality.
J Pierpont Morgan Jr visits Boston after weeks away and renews Harvard era affiliations. He was hosted by the Grews and continues associations formed during his 1889 Harvard graduation.
Fair weather expected in Boston and surrounding areas with light variable winds. In New England and Eastern New York the outlook calls for a fair Saturday and Sunday, warmer Sunday, winds mainly from the north.
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