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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
1
Daily updates report Governor Guild improving over the last 24 hours. At 9 40 a m doctors note restlessness but some gain. By 1 p m slight improvement continues and at 4 p m he rests comfortably. At 7 30 p m he is better than last evening with ongoing improvement. By 10 p m the gains persist.
Testimony reveals a secret alliance among iron and steel firms in New England to fix bids and share profits. City contracts in Boston reportedly totaled 1.295 million dollars over six years. Acts include payments to influence bids on Emerson School and Broadway extension bridge.
A fragmentary reminiscence attributed to Prince Helie de Sagan explores princely life versus honest work in France. He jokes about preferring leisure over labor and notes Boni de Castellane as a nervous figure watched by police. He recalls a 20 year past visit to America and a then charming girl who is now a grandmother. New York’s energy contrasts with beauty and calm.
New York March 26 Prince Helie de Sagan the reported husband to be of Mme Anna Gould avoided a direct answer when asked if he planned to marry the ex American countess. He shrugged and spoke with guarded interest about the prospect.
The report notes Count Boni plans to visit his three sons living with Miss Helen Gould on Fifth Avenue. The count may tour his sons and may discuss his will during an interview set for this afternoon at the Waldorf.
Reports from the Guild residence indicate the governor’s condition has markedly improved. Dr. Winslow answered a question about the rally signaling recovery with cautious optimism, saying there is life there is hope, and the governor holds out well.
Augustus C. Schneider, a Hotel Vendome barber, shaved him for the first time in a week as his condition improved yesterday afternoon. Traffic remained open and police presence was reduced to one patrolman. A state official and physician warned full recovery may take time given cirrhosis and uraemic poisoning affecting Governor Guild.
Thornton Taylor aged 14 of 1109 Adams Street Dorchester hanged himself using a skate strap tied to a steel clothes hanger in a closet at his home. Authorities cite hereditary insanity and a recent grip illness as factors. his widowed mother Emma B. Taylor found the body after returning home from a pupil’s lesson.
Washington reports a German denial of any opposition to Dr. David Jayne Hill becoming American ambassador to succeed Charles Tower. The diplomatic scene remains unsettled as Vienna notes and Berlin dispatches clash over Hill’s candidacy.
Reports say Mr. Tower wired the State Department that Dr. Hill’s appointment might offend Emperor William. The cable, based on unofficial advice, triggered diplomatic confusion as Berlin despatches claim Hill was not wanted. A Berlin news item allegedly printed with a Washington date suggests misattribution by the embassy.
A blaze at the corner of Jonathan and Belmont streets in Watertown killed Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blonquist and their 10-year-old son Lewis. The same block near the Clark house, which burned three months earlier, claimed five lives.
A 9:30 p m fire in Watertown on Belmont street claimed the lives of Mr and Mrs Blonquist and their 10 year old son. Firemen found the house largely destroyed after responding with Watertown and Belmont departments. The cause is undetermined but witnesses say flames rose from outside as the family slept.
The School Board again faces scrutiny over selection and transfer practices in Boston public schools. Teachers push for rapid, radical reforms linked to the Griswold case that recently drew widespread local attention.
A legalistic description accuses Superintendent Brooks of moving 118 teachers within a year without consent or board approval. The claim cites secrecy and alleged merit system juggling in appointments and promotions. A committee of women and mothers pressed the School Board with grievances as a Monday night meeting nears.
An advertisement on page 2 fourth column touts Father John's Medicine as alcohol and drug free, claiming it strengthens and builds flesh and strength for the user.
An advertisement promotes Ken tucky Taylor Whiskey at a dollar per full quart, highlighting a low price for spirits without reference to any pure food law.
Attorney Sughrue charged the Finance Commission with exposing a secret steel cartel in Boston. The hearing at Boston School Committee rooms revealed the New England Iron League and the Boston Agreement arranging bid suppression to favor member firms.
Forecast indicates fair conditions in Boston and vicinity with a colder spell on Friday. Saturday remains fair with brisk winds from the southwest shifting to the northwest. Nearby New England reports show rain in the north and fair in the south with similar wind shifts.
An advertisement notes a friend’s generosity alongside Kentucky Taylor Whiskey offered at $1.00 per full quart. It promotes an asthma relief claim with Lung Kuro as a permanent cure.
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