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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

14

Whittemore sues Giles for twenty thousand dollars

East Boston widow Gertrude A. Whittemore files a $20,000 breach of promise suit against Dorchester resident Charles E. Giles Jr. She says he courted her while already married, promised marriage, and delayed the ceremony after divorce proceedings. Giles also fights his father's will, contesting the estate valued at about $60,000.

Gertrude A. Whittemore Boston Charles E. Giles, Jr Dorchester Martha M. Dunphy Milne Giles Harriet M. Giles East Somerville

Morse in Tombs Goes to Exercise After Bail Rule Rejected

Charles W Morse remained jailed after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals refused bail pending his appeal. He rose in the Tombs at 6 a m and exercised with other prisoners, had rolls and coffee for breakfast, then read newspapers. No mail arrived for Morse that morning.

New York Charles W Morse United States Circuit Court of Appeals Morse

Kept Banker Grows Weary in Tombs Confinement

The convicted banker shows aging and graying hair as confinement tightens. He remains confident but isolates himself from others beyond his counsel and visiting family. Mrs. Morse and her stepson Harry visited Morse, then dined nearby with soup and roast chicken for the prisoner.

Morse Harry

Error Costs Eleven Lives

A Great Northern express collision with a Northeastern local near Slidell left eleven dead and many injured. Engineer Blackman kept the Northeastern train moving at 45 mph, the rear cars crushed as the Great Northern plowed into the local. Rescue efforts found a stranded boy trapped beneath wreckage, who died before help arrived.

Blackman Great Northern Slidell New Orleans Little Woods Great Northern Express Pasengers

Mrs Osborn Famed New York Modiste Dies At Home

Mrs Josefa Neilson Osborn, once a leader in New York society and the city’s noted modiste for the 400, died at her home. She was born Josefa Neilson, granddaughter of Col James Neilson, married Robert Osborn, later opened a dressmaking business. She also ran Mrs Osborns Playhouse, a theatre with one act plays starting at 9. The venture failed and was abandoned.

New York Josefa Neilson Osborn Osborn Josefa Neilson James Neilson Robert Osborn

Murder charge filed in Carmack case

A state warrant charging Robin Cooper with the murder of former Senator E. W. Carmack was served at a hospital. Cooper, guarded by three deputies, will be moved to the county jail once medically cleared. Doctors report two gunshots, one through the shoulder and one through the coat sleeve.

Nashville Tenn United States E. W. Carmack Robin Cooper Cooper Young Cooper

Two Letters From Valley to Draper on Massachusetts Governor Win

The missives show former Governor Tames Is Vahey congratulating Eben S. Draper on his election as Governor of Massachusetts. Vahey notes a time-honored custom for defeated officials to acknowledge the victor and extend good wishes for Draper’s administration. Boston dated November 4.

Eben S. Draper Beacon Street Boston Massachusetts Commonwealth

Athletic-Built Suit Expands Store Lines For Men

For 56 years the shop has been a headquarters for conservative business attire while adding bold patterns for younger tastes. The Athletic-Built Suit leads the new line this season, yet subdued options remain. Morse Made garments range from $10 to $35, available in Regular stout long and extra large sizes.

Draper Replies to Vahey on November 4 Comment

Hon James H Vahey of 18 Tremont receives a formal reply from Eben S Draper dated November 6 hot Springs Virginia thanking him for the congratulatory note of the fourth instant.

James H. Vahey Tremont Street Boston Sir Eben S. Draper Hot Springs

Russia recalls minister to Persia

St. Petersburg reports M. Hartwig, the Russian minister to Persia based in Teheran, has been recalled.

Russia Persia ST. Petersburg M. Hartwig Teheran

Ballad Concert at Tremont Temple Featured Elliott Quartet

A Tremont Temple ballad concert last evening presented English Scottish and Irish works. The Elliot quartet Miss Josephine Knight Miss Adelaide Griggs John Daniels and Leverett Merrill performed Scottish songs alongside soprano Miss Mary Ogilvie tenor Joseph Judge flutist Charles K North cellist C F Porter violinist Claude Fisher organist Frank Donahoe and pianists Ernest W Harrison and James L Gilbert. George W Shepherd was expected to sing Auld Lang Syne but was detained by illness.

Tremont Temple Elliot Josephine Knight Adelaide Griggs John Daniels Leverett B. Merrill Mary Ogilvie Joseph Judge Charles K. North C. F. Porter Claude Fisher Frank Donahoe Ernest W. Harrison James L. Gilbert George W. Shepherd Auld Lang Syne

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