Mrs Eaton to Receive 300 000 From Estate Case
Judge Braley reports that 300 000 represents one fourth of the value to be held in trust for Mrs Ella S Bartlett Eaton widow. An allowance of 65 000 for counsel fees reportedly paid to Mrs Eaton. She claimed gifts to her husband's sons depleted the estate and a large interest in Thompson's Spa. Married July 4, 1909. He died in 1917. Thompson's Spa valued by experts from 100 000 to 1 500 000.
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Braley
Supreme Judicial Court
Charles S. Eaton
Thompson’s Spa
Ella S. Bartlett Eaton
Eaton
Thompson's Spa
Barge Alice Sinks Carrying Coal at Bird Island Flats
The barge Alice laden with 926 tons of coal for Gloucester dragged aground at Bird Island flats and flooded after a leak developed while anchored. Five crewmen escaped to safety as the vessel sank bow first. Scott Wrecking Company began salvage operations with the wrecking tug Admiral assisting.
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Bird Island Flats
Alice
Gloucester
Norfolk
Scott Wrecking Company
Resumption of Fast Boat Service Boston to New York
Announcement of the express passenger and freight service resuming from Boston to New York. The steamship Belfast will depart India wharf Monday evening for the initial trip, with the Calvin Austin sailing opposite. Both vessels feature oil burning apparatus and a 5 o'clock start, enabling arrivals at docks shortly after 7 each morning.
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Boston
New York
Belfast
India Wharf
Calvin Austin
Censorship Question Debated in Ways and Means Hearing
A segment of the Ways and Means Committee examined censorship issues during a recent hearing. The discussion focused on broader policy implications as lawmakers questioned officials about the scope and impact of proposed measures.
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Ways and Means
Mittee
Metro film censorship plan debated by committee
The committee heard arguments for and against the censorship plan identical to those at prior metro politan affairs hearings. Rep John S Fitzgerald estimated $100,000 to establish the system and said film companies would raise admission prices. Alfred L Foote valued state costs at $41,350 with $31,200 in fees, leaving a net cost near $10,000.
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Committee On
John S. Fitzgerald
Ways and Means Committee
Alfred L. Foote
U S Red Cross Mission Safe at Feodosia
The South Russian mission of the American Red Cross arrived safely at Feodosia in the Crimea after evacuating Novorossisk before the Red Army breakthrough. The personnel include Major George S. Ryder of Kansas City Major Henry Adams of Boston Captain J R Clewell of Seattle Captain P Floyd of Boston Captain T W Nye of San Francisco Lieutenant L M Foster of Chicago Lieutenant E A Johnson of Springfield Mass Lieutenant S A Weather of Albany N Y and Captain Harry L Grant of Providence R I.
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Paris
Feodosia
Crimea
American Red Cross
Novorossisk
George S. Ryder
Kansas City
Henry Adams
Boston
J. R. Clewell
Seattle
P. Floyd
T. W. Nye
San Francisco
L. M. Foster
Chicago
E. A. Johnson
Springfield
Mass
S. A. Weather
Albany
N. Y
Harry L. Grant
Providence
R. I
Chambers Equity Fund Receives Large Boost for Building
Mayor Peters joined yesterday's subscribers to an $800000 equity fund backed by the Boston Chamber of Commerce to float bonds and stock totaling $4500000 for a new 12 story home for the organization. Mayor Peters gave $500 and Leroy Brown pledged $5000, secured by ex President B J Rothwell. The fund now totals $491300.
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Mayor Peters
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Leroy Brown
B. J. Rothwell
Miss Spencer’s Bill Favored by Committees
The Edna Lawrence Spencer maternity benefit bill was reported unanimously by the social welfare and public health committees in the state yesterday. The draft proposes benefits for any woman in need or not, and the committee granted leave to withdraw a separate maternity bill requested by Rep. B. Loring Young of Weston, who expressed satisfaction with the Spencer measure.
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Edna Lawrence Spencer
Mm Usui
B. Loring Young
Weston
Spencer
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claim
An old ad touts California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children noting its fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. It emphasizes looking for the name California on the package to ensure the safest product for a child’s stomach liver and bowels.
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California
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Hilda A. Hesston
Boston League of Women Voters
Francis BE. Slattery
League of Catholic Women
Ralph M. Kirtland
Malden League
Mayor’s Central Committee
Frederick D. Smith
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
U. S. Red Cross
Chambers Equity Fund
Barathea
Men’s New Oxford
Orkney Island
Crest Brand
Lisle
Perfekt Felt
Oxfords
Johnston & Murphy
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