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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1908

Page

4

Trustee Shaw Ousted Over Sanatorium Funds Mystery

John C. Shaw, long time treasurer of the Children's Island Sanitarium, faces removal amid alleged mismanagement of about 42 000 in securities. Receivership details, pending accounting, and possible losses loom as investigators seek the full extent of Shaw's estate entanglements and the Calef family claims.

John C. Shaw Marlboro Street Children’s Island Sanitarium Lowell's Island Salem Harbor Shaw Philip I. Saltonstall John O. Shaw Joel Goldthwait Henry Parkman the Provident Institution For Savings Dr. Goldthwait Post Children’s Island North Shore Henry M. Rogers United States District Court

King Edward Hosts Whitelaw Reid at Private Dinner

King Edward invited Whitelaw Reid and his daughter Miss Jean Reid to a private dinner at Biarritz on March 22. The American ambassador to Great Britain attended the royal event along with other guests.

Whitelaw Reid King Edward Biarritz Great Britain Miss Jean Reid

World Famous Place de la Concorde Threatened by Flooding

Paris reports a near disaster as flood waters filled an unfinished subway tunnel beneath Place de la Concorde. Carpenters built a barrier around the square while engineers assess damage and halt traffic for weeks until repairs allow reopening.

Paris Place de la Concorde Champes Elysees Tuileries Seine Rue Royale Great Square Europe

Knockout Blow Fatal in City Boxing Match

Samuel Bradbury, 23, of Staten Island, died after a knockout blow in a boxing match at Brown's Gymnasium last Tuesday. Opponent Oscar Geary also of Staten Island. Bradbury fell in the fifth round and remained unconscious for 20 minutes. He later died from brain concussion and meningitis after hemorrhages.

New York Brown’s Gymnasium Samuel Bradbury Staten Island St. Vincent's Hospital Bradbury Oscar Geary Geary

Woman Foils Fire Plot At 102 C Street

Mrs. Frank O'Brien alerted occupants Saturday afternoon to a cellar fire at her three story frame building 102 C Street. Authorities believe firebugs staged the blaze to destroy the property. Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Clarke escaped smoky upper rooms.

Frank O’brien C Street

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Aid

A historical advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims the product purifies the stomach within five minutes and can digest large meals, with a 50 cent cost and plain on-case ingredient printouts.

Hope Fades as Governor Guild Remains Under Care

Crowds gathered near the Marlboro street residence seeking word on Governor Guild’s condition. Police directed traffic and read bulletins aloud as news alternated between cautious relief and renewed concern over the Governor’s health.

Governor’s Health Crisis Sparks Family at Bedside

Shortly after 3 PM the Governor’s condition worsened causing his family to gather around his bedside. By 4 PM Count Guidi spoke of fear, and later Courtenay Guild and other relatives arrived. A smoky disturbance from a nearby hotel furnace attracted police and reporters as rumors of fire spread. Notables and visitors visited the Governor during the day while Dr Winslow made six visits.

Count Guidi Courtenay Guild Palmer Guild Dartmouth Marlboro Bishop Lawrence Henry Cabot Lodge Edward C. Matthews Commonwealth Avenue Charles F. Sargent Judge Logan Stephen H. Bennett Boylston A. Beal Bertrand de Saygriis Lavelle Johnson Winslow Vernon Hall Roxbury

Claremen Association Votes Sympathy and Recovery Prayers

Secretary Carmody records the Claremen Association vote of sympathy to Mrs Guild for her affliction and prays for the Governor's speedy recovery.

Claremen’s Association Carmody

Printers Tender Sympathy for Governor Guild Illness

Boston Typographical Union 138 met yesterday and unanimously passed a resolution expressing sorrow at the illness of Governor Curtis Guild Jr. It commends his fairness to labor and support for workers and wishes him a speedy recovery for his family.

Guild Boston Curtis Guild, Jr Commonwealth Boston Typographical Union No. 18 Governor Guild

Prayers were offered for Governor Guild in South Boston churches

Prayers for Governor Guild were said at 10 and 11 masses in St Augustine's Church by Father John J. Harkins. He explained public prayer for an individual outside the church is permissible when their death would be a severe community loss. Prayers were also held at a Holy Name Club meeting and in several peninsula Protestant churches during morning services.

St. Augustine’s Church John J. Harkins Father Harkins St. Augustine’s Holy Name Club Holy Cross Worcester Institution Peninsular District St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Ernest N. Bullock St. John's Methodist Church Ernest Lyman Mills Church of the Redeemer A. B. Shields Phillips Congregational Church F. B. Richards

Threats of Assassination Target Milukoff Reported

The Znamya organ of the Union of True Russian People in St. Petersburg on March 22 prints threats against Milukoff with a black cross and the caption Death to Milukoff.

ST. Petersburg Znamya Union of True Russian People Milukoff

Nervura touted by Boston doctor for nervous cure

Dr. Greene presents Nervura as a blood and nerve remedy with immediate lasting effects. He offers free consultation by imperson or mail and lists 34 Temple Place Boston as contact.

Greene Temple Place Boston

Littlefield Resigns Seat in Congress After Long Service

Former Maine congressman from the second district resigns after 1899 tenure starting to fill Dingley’s term. He served as Maine House speaker in 1887 and as attorney general 1889 to 1898, age 57. Republican candidates listed include Hastings, Savage, Blanchard, Richards, and Hyde.

Henry H. Hastings Oxford County A. R. Savage Androscoggin County Cyrus N. Blanchard Elmer E. Richards Franklin County E. W. Hyde Sagadahoe County Dingley Littlefield Maine Nelson Dingley House of Representatives

Governor Cobb Reacts to Littlefield Resignation

Governor Cobb expresses surprise at Mr. Littlefield's resignation and lauds his Maine leadership. He notes the loss to the state and his personal gratitude while townspeople regret the move and expect Littlefield to practice law outside the city and state.

Littlefield Rockland Cobb Maine

Daring Drawtender Saves Canoists In Strait Canal Rescue

Royse and Shultz nearly drowned when a large wave overturned their canoe in the Broad Canal. Heeney grabbed Shultz then Royse, pulling them into a rescue, as officers and bridge crew rushed aid. They were treated at the hospital and later released.

Heeney Royse Shultz Flynn O'Rourke Deih Cambridge Police Deihl

Langhans Bride Weds Alexander Ribarsch In West Roxbury

Miss Lena Langhans daughter of Robert W Langhans married Alexander Ribarsch prominent Boston Symphony Orchestra member yesterday at her father's home 47 Wenham Street West Roxbury The groom was given away by his eldest sister Mrs Rosa Frankel of New York in a custom from Austria and the bride was given away by her father

Shaw New England Consolidated Ice Company Anita Calef Vincent Club Miss Calef Annie M. Calef Marlboro Street Frankel Mr. Richarsch Miss Langhans

SAILBOAT CAPSIZE DROWNS MAN IN MT HOPE BAY

Manuel Soares aged 26 of 18 Miller Street Fall River drowned when a sailboat capsized in Mt Hope Bay during a heavy wind squall. Six foreign laborers were rescued by the O Neill brothers of Somerset using their launch. The party had set out for a day outing and capsized before they could release the sail. Soares disappeared after going to the bottom.

Fall River Mt. Hope Bay Manuel Soares Miller Street O'Neil Brothers Somerset Soares

Big throng at Revere Beach opens for season

The Revere Beach pleasure area opened after noon with the merry go rounds in service and thousands visiting. About 10 000 people attended and hundreds of autos filled the drive as photographers and couples used the first visit of the season for pictures. Superintendent West prepares for the season and Manager Vatter notes new bathing suits for summer.

Revere Beach Vatter State Bathhouse

Danish Explorer Mikkelsen Hopes For New Continent

Captain Einar Mikkelsen, twice shipwrecked after leaving this port on the Duchess of Bedford, has reached Valdez with 46 passengers from the Saratoga. The Saratoga wrecked on Bushby Island reef while bound for Seattle in gale and snow. the Elsie rescued the crew after 16 hours. Mikkelsen vows to continue exploration in the Beaufort Sea and seeks a suitable vessel to return.

Victoria B. C Beaufort Sea Einar Mikkelsen Valdez Alaskan Seattle Saratoga Bushby Island Elsie Explorer Mikkelsen Dr. Langwell

Alexis Is Amicable Says Haiti Leader on Warships

President Nord Alexis told reporters at the palace that conditions in the republic are tranquil and he can preserve order while protecting foreign interests. He did not oppose keeping ships in harbor but saw no need and warned against a street uprising, citing government good faith in Guonaives embarka tion of General Firmin and conspirators.

Port AW Prince Nord Alexis Republic Gonaives Firmin

Longstreet's Fighting Aide Colonel Fairfax Dead at Leesylvania

Colonel John Walter Fairfax died at his Leesylvania home in Virginia in his 80th year. A Civil War veteran, he served as colonel on General Longstreet's staff in 1864 and was famed as "Longstreet's Fighting Aide." He epitomized old-time Southern character through the era of emancipation and its aftermath.

Richmond John Walter Fairfax Leesylvania Virginia Sorrel Longstreet Fairfax Colonel Fairfax

Rye or Bourbon Express Prepaid to New England

Express prepaid offer lists rye or bourbon for $3 to any New England destination. The notice notes ongoing appreciation for the service.

New England

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