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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

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Godfreys Reconcile After Letters Threaten Honeymoon

Arthur W. Godfrey, young president of Godfrey Lumber Company, and his wife Beatrice Bruner of Davenport Iowa known as the golden-haired girl of Iowa, have reconciled after anonymous letters briefly tore them apart. The honeymoon resumes as peace and happiness return.

Arthur W. Godfrey The Godfrey Lumber Company Beatrice Bruner Davenport Iowa Godfrey

Letters intrigue Godfrey romance ends in Paris marriage rift

The bridegroom left his wife at the Tuileries after suspicions over anonymous letters whose author remains unknown though a maid once in Mrs. Godfrey’s service is suspected. The couple, who married in Chicago last September, may reconcile as details stay undisclosed. Mrs. Godfrey, a 22 year old former New England Conservatory student, is described as strikingly beautiful.

Tuileries Godfrey New England Conservatory of Music Harvard Chicago Boston West Arthur

Waterbury Reporter Confronts Waterbury Correspondent Over False Story

Miss Edna E. Bruns niece of Francis Wilson and a St. Charles Missouri native confronted Roland Francklyn Andrews at the Waterbury American office during press confusion. She said a story he sent to a New York paper as Waterbury correspondent was absolutely false and challenged him about its publication.

Waterbury, Conn Edna E. Bruns Francis Wilson St. Charles Waterbury American Roland Francklyn Andrews Andrews New York Waterbury

Actress Details Love and Departure After Press Dispute

The woman recalls her summer romance with Mark Hanna while a guest at Elton and claims she was unfairly portrayed. She says she declined an interview with Andrews of the American, prompting perceived snub tensions. She traveled from St. Louis area to New York, then Waterbury, bought a dog whip, and left town amid an American staff uproar.

Post Godfrey Mark Hanna the Elton Andrews

Budget approves 18 million city appropriation bill

The Board of Aldermen passed the annual appropriation bill of 18 770 256 unanimously. It raises taxes modestly and consolidates the Street Department under a single head. Mayor Hibbard may veto items or seek reductions under new law. Aldermen Cot ton defended the mayor while opposing a public works push.

Slattery Street Department Statistical Department Cone Board of Aldermen Hibbard Alderman Cotton Committee On Ordinarces Aldermanic Committee Public Grounds Park Department Alderman Leary Supreme Court Boston Louis Clark Cotton and Curley

Peter Fallon Killed by Train at Allston Station

Peter T. Fallon, 16, of 8 Reno Street Allston, was struck by a west bound mail train at Allston station while crossing the tracks at 7 30 last evening and killed instantly. The express train hurled his body about 20 feet. He was a student at Brighton High School and had been joking with friends moments before the accident.

Peter T. Fallon Reno Street Allston Boston & Albany Allston Station Brighton High School

Two Young Cousins Die In Massachusetts Pond Tragedy

In Methuen on the Mill Pond road to Lowell two four year old boys Ernest A McKnight and Earle Coates disappeared while playing near the pond. Their bodies were found one floating on the water and the other at the pond bottom each within five feet of depth. The father James McKnight retrieved his son from the bottom after finding the Coates boy. Both families live nearby and believe an accidental fall led to the tragedy.

Public Notice on Reading Our Advertisement

Public notice urges readers to view the advertisement on the last page. Mentions Olland Wine Co at 47 Boylston St and Adama Square as points of reference.

Olland Wine CO Boylston St Adama Sq

Veiled Lady of Harvard Street Cambridge Dies in Fall

Mary Jane Fleming known as the veiled lady of Cambridge died at the Relief Hospital from injuries after a stairs fall. For 18 years she lived at 8 Harvard Street and kept her identity veiled, selling hand-made flatiron holders and conjure charms. Neighbors and police remembered her as courteous and educated, with mystery surrounding her origins and racial background.

Mary Jane Fleming Harvard Street Cambridge Miss Fleming University City Cambridge Relief Hospital Bell The Relief Hospital Hayti Casey Snell Dixon Post

Corean Fires On Diplomat In San Francisco

I W Chang a Corean concealed a revolver in a cloth and shot D W Stevens a former counsellor to the Japanese embassy and now adviser to the Corean government The attack occurred as Stevens prepared to leave for Washington Three shots were fired with one hitting Stevens and another injuring M W Chan as he and Chang and a companion attacked near the ferry building

San Francisco Cal I. W. Chang D. W. Stevens Washington Stevens Chang M. W. Chan

Stevens Shot in Back by Koreans in San Francisco

After an interview praising Japan in Korea, U S diplomat Stevens was attacked at the Fairmount Hotel by four Koreans. In a later ferry-building incident, Chun struck Stevens and ran. police arrested Chang and Chun, with a third assailant escaping. Stevens suffered two back wounds and is expected to recover.

Stevens San Francisco Korea Fairmount Hotel Koike Chun Mr. Stevens Chang

John Mitchell to Meet Roosevelt for Panama Canal Mission

John Mitchell retiring president of the United Mine Workers travels to West Baden for rest and plans a Washington visit Saturday to confer with President Roosevelt who has invited him to lead a mission to investigate conditions in the Panama Canal zone.

Indianapolis Ind John Mitchell United Mine Workers West Baden Washington Roosevelt Mitchell Panama Canal Zone

Berkman Speech Barred at Phoenix Hall Boston Address Moved to Charles Street

Anarchist Alexander Berkman spoke at 88 Charles street after Mayor Hibbard blocked a Phenix Hall event. Police kept a ready force, but Berkman delivered about an hour without police intervention. He argued for liberty, defined anarchism, and rejected violence as a core principle.

Alexander Berkman Phenix Hall Washington Street Cain Berkman Hibbard Charles Street Swift Workingmen’s Club H. C. Frick Pittsburg Hamilton Station 4 Lagrange Street Sahoute Charles Street House I. Michel Hts Phoenix Hall Chicago Worcester Boston

Windram Estate Awards Old Employees and Sets Buyout Terms

In the Windram will, Westwood Windram of this city leaves $1000 to each employee with 20 years of service and $500 to those with 10 years, from a large factory staff. Six loyal workers are named with years of service, including Lawrence Cronin 28 years and D W Griffin 25 years. The head bookkeeper George H Greeley is urged to buy the business, with executors to divide profits between Greeley and Mrs Windram. Mrs Windram receives $25000, and the Windram Manufacturing Company at 40 Oliver Street is to continue under Greeley’s leadership.

Westwood Windram Lawrence Cronin Tyler Street D. W. Griffin East Canton Street J. J. Driscoll Harrison Avenue J. W. Phillips George Greeley Monmouth Street Boston Ronald McInnis Bennington Street Mr. Windram George H. Gr

Governor Guild's Health Remains Unchanged Overnight

At 11 p m last night Dr Winslow reported no marked change in Governor Guilds condition since noon He remains about the same and has been holding his own He is asleep now a hopeful sign and officials say they have not given up hope

Courtenay Guild Countess Guidi

Prince Helie Found in Philadelphia Hotel

Report describes Prince Helie identified as M. Dufresne in a Philadelphia hotel. He is described as puffy eyed and florid faced, portions ice cream with champagne, drinks wine by the tumblerful, and spends nearly three hours dining. He is said to be fifty years old with gray hair and evidently satisfied with himself and the future.

Prince Helle de Sagan registers in Philadelphia as Bernard Dufresne

After fleeing New York where reporters identified him, Prince Helle de Sagan arrives in Philadelphia and checks into the Bellevue Stratford hotel under the name Bernard Dufresne with Paris as his address.

Philadelphia Penn New York Prince Helle de Sagan Mme. Anna Gould Bellevue Stratford Bernard Dufresne Paris France

Prince De Sagan Impostor Denies Identity in America

Eyewitnesses in London and Paris identified the man as the Prince De Sagan but he claimed to be a French merchant touring the United States on business. He insisted he was not the prince and said he had seen the prince and his father. When shown photos he said the prince was too young and his own appearance was only slightly aged.

London Paris America Prince de Sagan

Governor Guild Near Death Says Close Associates

Friends report the governor sinking as doctors admit a weakened state. Attor­ney General Malone and Senator Lodge monitor updates while family visitors gather at 124 Marlboro Street awaiting any sign of improvement.

Guild Commonwealth Marlboro Street Henry Cabot Lodge Shattuck Malone Governor Guild

Weather forecast for Boston and New England region

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for rain Tuesday followed by clearing and colder Tuesday night. Wednesday will be fair with variable winds turning westerly. In New England expect rain Tuesday and Wednesday with brisk southwest to west winds. Eastern New York sees rain Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh southwest winds.

Boston Washington New England New York

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Godfreys Love North Street Nevada-Douglas Dominion Copper Mansfield M Roykce Quee D James Guanacevi Tunnel Trinity Fawson Manhattan-Nevada Marconi of Ain Canada Little Nipissing Cleveland Pedro N. Y Young Mark Hanna Bayley Spermaceti S.S. Pierce Co Tremont and Beacon Sts. Copley Recoy Coolidge Corner Boston Brookline Ingman’s Friend Market St Peter Fallon Brighton Corean Hall Denver Curtis Guild, JR Prince Helie M. Dufresne Prince Helie DE Sagan Thompson's Spa
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