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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
3
In Elkins West Virginia October 29 the marriage of Katherine Elkins to the Duke of the Abruzzi depends on the Duke winning over remaining royal opposition led by the Queen mother. If consent is secured, Katherine Elkins will wed Italy’s royal explorer and scientist.
The article notes that Miss Elkins will not wed the duke if consent is withheld due to potential hostility. No engagement exists, and there will be none until Italy’s royal family would welcome her. Senator Elkins says engagement is not discussed. Miss Bilkins has no wedding plans and no trousseau.
Frank Spitz age 60 was found dead by the roadside beside his dog near Bloomer Wisconsin Oct 29. The dog had died five days earlier and Spitz refused to bury it due to his deep affection for the animal.
William Gentry, 26, patient at City Hospital in St. Louis, is suffering from a calcareous growth on a heart valve described as stone.
The text explains how improper gastric juice balance harms digestion and how Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can restore proper gastric juice, purify blood, and relieve dyspepsia. It claims tablets are widely stocked and backed by physicians, with price 90c and a free mail sample offer from A. Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Charles E. Giles of Boston arrives in Chicago to sign extradition papers for Martha Mabelle Dunphy, wife of a Boston physician, accused of stealing jewelry and securities valued over 6000 dollars. Giles provides details in Captain O'Brien’s office, shedding light on events leading to her indictment.
Captain O'Brien reports Giles admitted he is married and his wife in Dorchester. He confessed to his wife, who forgave him and will support him through the proceedings. He claims several prominent Boston figures have also fallen prey to Mrs. Dunphy and will aid in the case when it moves forward.
Mrs. Martha Mabelle Dunphy the attractive Back Bay woman arrested for larceny of jewelry and stocks valued at about 6000 from Dorchester resident Charles E. Giles will return to Chicago without requisition papers. Her husband says the items were security for a loan and were repaid with property returned in the presence of three witnesses.
Clan Mackenzie No 2 held a Merry Hallowe'en concert and ball at Odd Fellows Hall despite bad weather. Guests included Mayor Hibbard, Alexander McGregor, and Peter Kerr. The program featured Scottish airs, dances by Misses McLaughlin and Edna Boyd, and speeches by Urquhart, McGregor, and Kerr before dancing and a late supper.
In two secular raids on the East Side police apprehended 280 prisoners. Officers reported sweeping actions against alleged pool rooms in separate districts today.
On a father's farm near Hampshire Illinois Jacob Baker ten was attacked by an American eagle. His older brother Edward heard the boy's cries and fired at the bird as it rose for a second attack. The six foot wingspan creature was killed on the farm the day of the incident.
A local ad promotes fine worsted suits in olive brown tan London smoke sage green and stripe patterns. It urges shoppers not to pay 25 dollars elsewhere and claims F Gray offers suits at 9.90 on Washington and Hano streets.
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