Rioters Target Almy Russell Homes in Midwestern Town Demonstration
A large mob estimated at about 1000 gathered outside the Almy and Russell properties wailing threats and hoots. The crowd burned an effigy of William C. Russell, assaulted James R. Axford, and moved through the district shouting derision at Dakota Dan and supporters as Pinkertons struggled to hold them back.
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Gould
Melrose
Ferdinand B. Almy
Almy
Bartlett Street
Sarah Almy
William C. Russell
Russell Place
Eugene C. Upton
Dakota Dan
Daniel Russell
Russell Yard
Pinkerton
Russell Estate
Fresno Dan
James R. Axford
Cambridge
Russell
Axford
Sidney H. Buttrick
Essex Street
Grand Jury May Probe Russell Identity Case
A Middlesex grand jury may be convened by District Attorney John J. Higgins to investigate the Russell identity case. Rumors say Higgins has begun preparations after Judge Lawton's decision, with Charles Byrnes present in court and tailing the claimant to Boston.
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Middlesex Grand Jury
John J. Higgins
Russell
Lawton
Post
Grand Jury
Charles FE. Byrnes
Leslie A. Simpson
Boston
Byrnes
Higgins
Middlesex
Fragmented Public Hearing Voices Span Diverse Reactions
A collection of quotes reflects mixed reactions to a recent hearing. Lawyers and figures including Eugene C. Upton Robert W. Nason Thomas W. Proctor Melvin L. Sheldon Ferdinand B. Almy and Senator Cartwright weigh in on expectations verdict and ongoing fight. Identified individuals discuss truth, confidence, and strategic outcomes amid continuing legal action.
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William C. Russell
Eugene C. Upton
Robert W. Nason
Thomas W. Proctor
Ferdinand B. Almy
Melvin L. Sheldon
Daniel Blake Russell
Hattie Mae Keith
Senator Cartwright
Fresno Dan
Fresno Dan Confirmed as Brother Daniel Blake Russell
Daniel Blake Russell, via Senator George W. Cartwright, is recognized as the true heir and brother of the Melrose family, with implications on the fortune. Fresno Dan asserts identity, while legal experts track cross examination and pending verdict by William C. Russell. A conference of Russell estate counsel is planned as two men claim succession.
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Fresno Dan
California
Daniel Blake Russell
George W. Cartwright
Daniel Russell
Melrose
Senator Cartwright
Dakota Dan
William C. Russell
Fresno
Russell
Levi Ss. Gould
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Ates
Almas
Pinkertons
Chase Gould
Almy Home
W. C. Russell
Axford Swings Club
R. Gray CO
Washington & Hanover Sts
Madison Square Garden
New York
F. Gray CO. Hat
Will
Dan
Yonne
Vorenbergs
Hanover
Elm Streets
Mitchell
Whitcomb
Vickerman
England
Brooks and Martin
Westminster ST
Providence, R. L
Carr
Washington Street
Lawrence
London
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