Charges of Executor Embezzlement in Weston Will Case
In Boston the case of Henry E. Weston contesting his brother William Weston’s will proceeds as Attorney W. C. Coggswell accuses Weston of embezzling $120000 from the estate. The 130000 estate favors Lawrence W. Jenkins and Mrs. Susan A. Wood. Mrs. Wood to testify. Pratt, Murray, Aaron, and Jacobs named as witnesses.
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Rugs
Supreme Court
W. C. Coggswell
Henry E. Weston
William Weston
Salem
Weston
Lawrence W. Jenkins
Susan. A. Wood
Wood
M. L. Pratt
Wendell P. Murray
Lewis Aaron
Jacob Jacobs
Copley Square
Coggswell
Henry EB. Weston
Pratt
Henry Weston
Cat Farm and Pearl Breeding Newest Schemes to Riches
A Cleveland report from April 8 details Brutus McConoloy’s cat farm expanding to profits of 4826 dollars last season. He aims to double output by using barren lakeside land, gas-killing half grown kittens, and selling old-cat fur to hatters while feeding cats on discarded lake fish scraps and cornmeal.
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Cleveland
Brutus McConolog
McConoloy
Pearl Pearl Farming Dream Draws Omaha Investor
In Omaha on April 8 Harry Marks plans a pearl farming venture using mussel beds to inoculate valves with Gulf of Aden microbes. He expects years of research before marketable pearls, but promises potential millions when ripe.
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Omaha
Harry Marks
Gulf of Aden
Rumor of 12 oclock permits swirls around Pemberton
Rumors spread of 12 oclock permit changes for hotels near Pemberton square as proprietors resist move and police scrutiny. Big hotels point to little new business, while a City Hall area hotel may win the privilege. Officials warn some saloons may lose licenses or face police explanations.
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Pemberton Square
City Hall
Mrs Eddy Transfers All Property in Norfolk Deed
Mary Baker G Eddy, head of the Christian Science Church, deeded all interests in real and personal property to trustees Henry M Baker Archibald McLellan and Joseph E Fernald for purposes stated. Deed recorded in Norfolk county covers Brookline property with earlier Merrimac county record from April 3 1897 and dates March 6 1907. The transfer is expected to be recorded in Boston Suffolk county and other counties where Eddy owns property.
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Norfolk
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Concord
N. H
Christian Science Church
Henry M. Baker
Bow
Archibald McLellan
Boston
Joseph E. Fernald
Norfolk County
Brookline
Easy Marks Fooled by Wonderful Ads in 1920s Scams
In Falling Waters West Virginia April 8, Benjamin Franklin Bauder faced government questions over methods to recruit men quickly. A New York farmer sent money for eggs and was advised to raise more hens. Other readers received absurd tips to avoid the poorhouse, travel at government expense, or survive shipwreck by impractical tricks.
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Falling Waters
W. Va
Benjamin Franklin
Bauder
New York
E. Z. Bradford
William Rosell
Happy Thurston
Station 4
Boylston Street
Harry Woodruff
Harvard
New Haven
Riot at the Majestic disrupts Harvard Woodruff show in Boston
A wild student crowd at the Majestic teems with lemons and apples hurled at actors including Harry Woodruff and Leila Robertson. Police arrest six as the second act descends into chaos while managers condemn the disturbance and vow action.
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Majestic
Harry Woodruff
Ter
Woodruff
Missis Leila Robertson
Willette Kershaw
Dry Goods Men Enter Appeal Over Rail Liability
Boston & Maine President Lucius Tuttle presides as New England Dry Goods Association presses for liability on in transit goods and damaged baggage. He states the road will aid travelers but rejects claims about mileage coupon accuracy for a Portland trip.
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Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
J. C. B. Smith
C. C. Ferris
Gilchrist Company
C. F. Gibbs
Woolworth Company
New England Dry Goods Association
Tuttle
Sealed Verdict in Lou Dillon Case Returns
In New York on April 8 the jury returned a sealed verdict in the Lou Dillon case. The Memphis Trotting Association sues Elmer E. Smathers to recover a gold cup won by his horse Major Delmar from Lou Dillon. Juror Steinman was excused due to a child’s scarlet fever. the others remained overnight with instructions to seal any verdict for tomorrow morning.
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New York
Lou Dillon
Memphis Trotting Association
Elmer E. Smathers
Major Delmar
Steinman
First Cold Tablet Aimed To Trick With Names
A White package remedy labeled as Bromo Quinine and the original Cold Tablet bears E. W. Grove Jr. signature. The text warns that similarly named products can be deceptive and claims the true product is the first and original cold tablet.
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E. W. Grove. Jc
Undertaker Swindle Exposed in Biglersville Tale
In Biglersville North Carolina a scammer visited an undertaker claiming his grandmother died ten miles away. He ordered a $165 casket and borrowed $25 claiming he had no money. After traveling rough roads he admitted no corpse existed and the ruse failed.
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Biglersville
N. C
Axle grease voyage to South Seas ends in salty boast
In San Francisco a ship named Brillester sails for the South Pacific with boxes of axle grease. Captain J N Wopkins plans to profit from coconuts on remote islands as locals allegedly value grease, and he jokes about returning richer after his venture. He claims natives eat axle grease, a claim tied to breezy banter about trade.
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San Francisco
Brillester
South Pacific
J. N. Wopkins
Tropkins
Postponed West End elevated rail petition at Boston Aldermen meeting
After hours of debate the Boston Board of Aldermen tabled the Daniel J. Kiley petition seeking review of the Board of Railroad Commissioners decision granting a location for an elevated railway to the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The matter was referred to the public improvements committee and then to the next meeting.
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Board of Aldermen
Daniel J. Kiley
Ward 8
West End
Boston Fhlevated Railway Company
D. J. Kiley
Supreme Judicial Court
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Boston
Boston Elevated Railway Company
General Court
George C. Travers
Travers
Kiley
Riley
Bath
Porter
John R. Murphy
Lee M. Friedmann
D. Mancovitz
John J. Sullivan
Alonzo W. Pollard
Berwin
Committee On Public Improvements
Whelton
Eee
Babson
Labor Demand Exceeds Supply Says Supt Sears
Superintendent Walter L. Sears of the Free Employment Office says labor demand outstrips supply. Speaking at the Associated Charities house warming on Roxbury Street he cites 6000 employers seeking workers and calls for 5000 women in hospitality, 5000 factory girls, and 2000 more youth in six weeks.
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Walter, L. Sears
Free Employment Office
Associated Charities
Roxbury Street
Officer Restored To Duty After Week Long Absence
Patrolman Thomas J. Creehan of the Hanover street station returned to duty after a week’s disappearance sparked police concern. Commissioner Stephen O'Meara said illness and medicine temporarily unbalanced his mind.
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Thomas J. Creehan
Hanover Street
Suden
Stephen O'Meara
Whist and Tea by St Elizabeth Guild at Somerset Hotel
The Girls' Guild of St Elizabeth hosts a whist and tea this afternoon at the Hotel Somerset for 250 ladies. Fifteen prizes will be awarded with proceeds benefiting the Day Nursery at 59 East Springfield Street and other guild charities. Patronesses include Mrs Warren M Hill Miss Maud M Rockwell Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly Miss Mary Carey and Mrs Thomas M Hurley. Twenty five guild members will score and serve at tea.
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Girls’ Guild of
St Joseph's Association Plans Third Annual Ball
Arrangements for the third annual ball of the St Joseph's Association of the West End, to be held in Copley hall on Monday evening April 15, are completed. President Joseph F Freno has appointed the executive committee: Edward F Kelley Jere L Murphy ex President James S Hallahan John B Fitzpatrick Jr William Crowley William L O'Brien Daniel J Conlin Thomas Flynn and William B Toumey.
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St. Joseph's Association
West End
Copley Hall
Joseph F. Freno
Edward F.’ Kelley
Jere’ L. Murphy
James S. Hallahan
John B. Fitzpatrick,Jr
William Crowley
William L. O’brien
Daniel J. Conlin
Thomas’ Flynn
William B. Toumey
Mullen to Address Janitors Association in Boston
Thomas A. Mullen will deliver an address before the Janitors Association of the Boston public schools at Deacon Hall Washington Street next Saturday at 8 p m The association organized in 1901 has a current membership of 150
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Thomas A. Mullen
Nervine Endorsed For Grippe Recovery In Ohio Ad
Mrs. Go. Thornburg of North Baltimore Ohio reports gripping illness left her nervous system weak and stomach upset. After using Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills she felt improvement and restored digestion. Money back guarantee offered by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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National Biscuit Company
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McGarr
Walitte
Brown
McCready
Gould
Murphy
Smith
Trojans
London
The
Leon Meyer
Harvard’ Company
Charles River
Mr. Woodruff
Boston & Maine
Pres. Tuttle
Undertakers
Alderman Berwin
Sears
ST. Elizabeth Guild
Somerset
Donara
Clueett, Peabody & Co
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Cluett
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Lewis Flanders
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