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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1908

Page

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Tufts Freshmen Kidnapped in Rush Prank on Medford Hill

Nov. 6 Tufts College freshmen were seized as a preliminary rush prank. West Hall was turned into a temporary prison with several freshmen detained overnight. Automobiles aided the pursuit into Boston, and the freshman class president was coerced to sign a pledge not to participate in the rush. The episode pleased sophomores as a spectacle of outrageous humor.

Medford Tufts College West Hall Boston Harvard Cambridge

Freshmen and Sophomores Clash Over Flag Raising Tomorrow

At eight tomorrow morning the freshman class plans to place flags in elevated spots while the sophomores vow to bring them down quickly. The campus wager on a recurring rivalry framed by the chapel bell and morning ritual.

Harvard Versus Carlisle Indians Big Game At Soldiers Field

Soldiers Field hosts Harvard against Carlisle Indians in a 2 30 P M kickoff with an expected 35000 spectators. Indians favored slightly after Carlisle posted 148 to 17 while Harvard tallied 105 to 8. Possible highlights include Balenti or Thorpe drop kicks and White's Harvard line backing. Public transit routes via electric cars, subway lines, and regional rail are outlined for spectators.

Harvard Carlisle Harvard Square North Station East Cambridge Dudley Street Roxbury Crossing Boston & Albany Allston

Indians Face Harvard in Cambridge Stadium Showdown

Glenn Warner leads the redskins against Harvard at 2 30 this afternoon before a sold out Cambridge crowd. Harvard drills hard to stop the attack while hoping for an even chance despite Captain Burr’s absence.

Glenn Warner Redskins Harvard Indians Cambridge Crimson Burr Yale

Trade Busy Across New England as Prosperity Grows

The article reports a broad upswing in U S industry with optimism in jewelry centers in Attleboros and Providence. Jewelry orders surge prompting overtime in many factories. Rhode Island woolen and cotton mills share a strong outlook as manufacturers and investors regain confidence.

New England Attleboros Providence Rhode Island Boston Post

Morse Faces 15 Year Term May Unveil Wall Street Secrets

Charles W. Morse has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison, and observers in New York wonder if the fallen financier will break down and reveal details about other high finance adventurers. Morse believed he would be cleared in the Bank of North America crash but now faces a convict's cell and possible disclosures that could ruin associates.

New York Charles W. Morse Wall Street Morse Bank of North America

Nearly cut in twain Spaulding injured by train

Elmer H. Spaulding a 46 year old Boston & Maine signals supervisor was run over by a locomotive and four cars in the North Station yard yesterday afternoon. His legs were amputated at the knees and he suffered additional injuries as train crews lacked warning.

Elmer H. Spaulding Boston & Maine Railroad Twain North Station Spaulding

Boston shoe market busy with spring contracts

The Boston shoe market is crowded with buyers as spring contracts surge and New England manufacturers report better general conditions than recent periods. Several factories have received orders to keep machinery booked through the year while country salesmen forward more orders.

Boston New England

Morse sentenced to 15 years in Atlanta prison

Morse was sentenced to 15 years in the Federal prison at Atlanta by Judge C. M. Hough for misapplication and false entry in National Bank of North America affairs. Alfred J. Curtis, bank president, received five years but had his sentence suspended. Morse faces immediate custody in the Tombs awaiting writ of error. Bail denial followed as the case moves to appeal before the Court of Appeals. Curtis may become vice president of the bank under reorganization.

Stimson Curtis Morse Wallace Mackarlane Lacombe United States Court of Appeals Macfarlane Hough United States Court of Appeals Coxe Ward Noyes National Bank of North America Marshal Henkel Federal

Mrs Taft Says She Is Proud After Taft Victory

Mrs William Howard Taft expresses pride and happiness over her husband’s presidential election. She says they appreciate the honor, plan a quiet winter, and will travel to Hot Springs for a few weeks before heading south for the season.

New First Lady Reflects on Rest Before Washington Duty

The upcoming public life brings a needed rest after a long campaign of speeches says the wife of the incoming president. She notes no plans until March 4 and indicates comfort with Washington duties and Roosevelt succession. Her daughter Helen remains in school and will attend the inauguration ball.

Washington Taft President Roosevelt Roosevelt Helen

Nantucket Town Crier Billy Clark Stricken by Malady

Nantucket's town crier Billy Clark has fallen seriously ill with an incurable malady days before his November 17 birthday. He has been moved from Our Island House to relatives' home to spend his final days, in a life long tied to the town and its celebrations.

Nantucket Billy” Clark Our Island

Spaulding Dies After Train Signal Incident in Somerville

Spaulding aged resident of 42 Tufts Street Somerville died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck near the 4 13 outward bound Waltham train following a station tour for Technology students. He leaves a widow two children and was with the Boston and Maine road eighteen years.

Spaulding Tufts Street Somerville Technology Switch Tower Waltham Massachusetts General Hospital

Stevenson to contest Illinois governor election result

Ex Vice-President Adlai E. Stevenson will challenge Governor Charles S. Deneen’s bid for another term in Illinois. Taft wins Maryland by 664 but electoral votes split six for Bryan and two for Taft. The 61st Congress membership elects 218 Republicans and 173 Democrats.

Adlai E. Stevenson Charles S. Deneen Illinois Taft Maryland Bryan

Forecast for New England Weather Saturday and Sunday

Washington reports a fair weekend forecast for New England with Saturday and Sunday showing fair conditions and fresh west winds.

Boston Washington New England

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