Women of smart set to battle over will in New York
Three fashionable women are slated to fight in Surrogate court over Everett B. Webster's will. Anna Moulton Webster of Lynn contests the will that leaves the estate to Anna Saunders Rogers and Mrs James Grubbins. Webster died in Jacksonville after a stint in New York society.
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New York
Anna Moulton Webster
Lynn
Everett B. Webster
Webster
Jacksonville
Fla
Anna Saunders Rogers
Jake” Rogers
Mineola
L. I
Peter A. Breen
Daniel Moulton
Massachusetts
London
Florida
Philadelphia
Edward
Oliver
Boston applauds San Carlo Grand Opera at session
The San Carlo Opera Company drew about 2000 fans in Boston with La Gioconda. Box parties led by Mrs. John L. Gardner and Eben Jordan joined Otto Kahn and Rawlins Cottenet in viewing the performance and the audience demanded encores and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
John F. Perry
Miss Perry
W. IF. Baldwin
B. D. Smith
George Hall
Frank Thompson
George W. Chadwick
A. Ll. Wilbur
H. W. Slater
Frances I. Amory
D. K
Charles FE. Inches
C. G. Weld
H. Staples Potter
H. Copley Green
Frederick Galacar
Byron Grace
Ella M. Leonard
Frederick G. King
Thatcher Loring
Charles H. Taylor, Jr
Annie P. King
Emily M. Morison
E. L. Motte
M. S. Murray
E. C. Ellis
E. W. Converse
Frederick Converse
Wallace Goodrich
J. F. Stimson
J. K. Paine
B. J. Lang
H. N. Slater
J. R. Coolidge
T. Livermore
Burr
Stoddard
Hamilton
Frederick Vinton
F. W. Allen
Caroline L. Andrews
William Agge
Morris E. Allen
Stuart Bird
James H. Beal
Merriam Bruce
Laura J. Eaton
Frederick J. Stimson
I. M. Strauss
Charles H. Stebbins
Nellie
Will contest looms with social figures on north shore
Startling testimony is promised involving prominent persons on the north shore and other American and English social sets. Mrs. Webster will contest the will on grounds of undue influence and incompetency, it is understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore
Children Told of Curing Coughs with Pine Tar Tea
An old notice promotes a home remedy claiming Lung Kuro tea spoonfuls three times daily will stop bronchial irritation and cure colds in children. The advertisement mentions southern pine tar as a key ingredient and urges use for epidemic illness among youngsters.
San Carlo Opera Opens With Cohesive Gioconda Cast
The San Carlo Grand Opera Company staged Gioconda with a unified company rather than stars, led by conductor Signor Conti. The performance impressed with its ensemble strength including strong soloists, chorus, and orchestra, delivering a compelling stage realization beyond the libretto’s sensational themes.
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Signor Conti
R. H. White's big store a wonderland of Xmas gifts
The R. H. White Company showcases holiday decor across its Washington Street flagship with a floral arch main aisle and a Santa Claus in Toyland on the third floor. Employees receive a Christmas bonus from sales, and bonds cover exchanges for gift suitability. Departments include handkerchiefs, gloves with sizing bonds, men’s furnishings, leather goods, jewelry, furs, toilets, and brassware. Toyland offers a wide array of toys and festive displays for children.
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R. H. White Company
Washington Street
Santa Claus
R. H. White's
Greater
Boston
Wellesley kidnapping case heads to trial soon
The Norfolk Superior Court criminal session opened in Dedham for the December term with 152 cases listed. The lead case involves Robert F. Straine and Anna F. Dunican charged with attempted kidnapping of Miss Marie Blane, breaking and entering with intent to kidnap, and assault on Miss Blane and Miss Dorothy Straine at Wellesley last June.
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Dedham
Norfolk
Rally in Malden Degenerates into Police Action
In Malden on December 9 at Hibernian Hall supporters of Councilman Richard Howard clashed with ex-Alderman Diver's remarks. Police intervened as a volatile crowd ejected, then an open air meeting formed across the street.
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Malden
Richard Howard
Hibernian Hall
Diver
Howard
Recount Reverses Result on Tainton License by One Vote
The Tainton license vote recount finished late tonight showing 2000 yes and 2789 no. The initial count had been a narrow no by eight votes, confirming the tighter outcome after review.
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Tainton License
Tainton
Collector Arrested For Larceny At Local Firm
Lester Hoffstadt age 26, residing at Hotel Netherlands and employed as a collector for a New York concern, was arrested last evening by headquarters inspectors on charges of stealing 61 dollars and 8 cents from a local firm.
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Lester Hoffstadt
Netherlands
New York
Bank Receiver Publishes Hamilton Bank Collapse Details
Attorney General issued the receiver’s report on the Hamilton Bank closure of October 23. Loans total 5.677 million with real estate and other collateral. key executives withdrew large sums, and several loans show inadequate collateral including sizable advances to Heinze entities and others. Stock holdings cited lack a clear market value.
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New York
Jackson
White
Hamilton Bank
Banking Department
E. R. Thomas
William R. Montgomery
Thomas
Or. F. Thomas
David Sullivan
F. Augustus Heinze
Tremont
Robert MacLay & Co
FE. R. Thomas
George Elliott
John J. Coyle
E. R
O. F. Thomas
Otto Heinze
Commissary Store Planned for Portsmouth Navy Yard
Plans are perfected for a commissary store at Portsmouth navy yard and station to supply groceries at low prices for active and retired officials and enlisted men. The store will be run by the paymaster of the receiving ship Southery.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Southery
Starvation Grips Causeway Street Man Facing Fatal Outcome
Thomas Hart of Causeway street was found wandering the West End on Sunday morning and lies unconscious at the Relief Hospital suffering from exhaustion. Doctors fear he will die. Hart, said to be reduced by poverty to starvation, refuses to disclose his relatives’ address.
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Thomas Hart
Causeway Street
West End
Relief Hospital
Hart
Collision injures none in two-vehicle crash
Late yesterday an automobile owned by Charles D. Hixon of 26 Union Avenue South Framingham collided with an outward bound electric car at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street. No occupants were hurt.
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Charles D. Hixon
Union Avenue
South
Framingham
Massachusetts Avenue
Newbury Street
Water famine relief moves as mains are repaired
In St John New Brunswick relief arrives tomorrow as one main is fixed and water returns at 10 PM. Air in pipes delays reach to low areas, high spots to follow. City fights darkness with rail way company supply while extra police and fire salvage patrol guard. Three alarms prompt concern. one false, one small residence fire, one $1000 blaze at Miss Campbell's Main street millinery.
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St! John
N. B
St. John
City Water Board
St. John Railway Company
Fire Department
Miss Campbell
Main Street
Board of Trade backs 1 cent postal rate and canal plan
The Associated Board of Trade discussed a 1 cent postal rate and higher charges for merchandise and magazines. President Cobb presided. A uniform bill of lading was urged after a Washington visit. A Boston to North Carolina inland canal could cost about 50 million dollars. Congress action was urged.
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Associated Board of Trade
John G. Cobb
George F. Mead
Transportation Committee
Washington
Cobb
National Rivers and Harbors Board
Boston
North Carolina
Congress
John IL. Carter
Let Em Come Says Piscopo of Black Hand Threat
Benjamin Piscopo a North End hotel and real estate man received a Black Hand threat letter and refuses police aid declaring he will meet the assailants and defend himself as he goes about his daily business in the North End.
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Piscopo
Black Hand
Benjamin Piscopo
North End
Thieves Nab $240 Worth of Goods in Back Bay Break In
Thieves entered Emma L. Foster's apartment at 11 Blackwood Street in the Back Bay last evening and stole furs feathers jewelry and toilet articles valued at 240. The house was occupied but the theft went unnoticed by those inside.
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Back Bay
Emma L. Foster
Blackwood Street
Lamp Causes $50 Fire On Harrison Avenue
A kerosene lamp toppled, igniting a fire on the top floor of a four story brick dwelling at 382 Harrison Avenue. The building owner is Joseph Altman and occupant is Abraham Jacobs. Fire caused about $50 in damage.
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Harrison Avenue
Joseph Altman
Abraham Jacobs
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Grubbins
Vital
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Mme
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Ghidini
Mr. Russell
Com- California Lic Syrup Co
John T. Manning
Winter Street
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Crawford House
Franklin St
San Carlo Company
BY Olin Downes
Gioconda
San Carlo
R. H. White
BIG
Wellesley
Collecton
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Broken St. John Main
Board OF Trade
Uneeda Biscuit
Tional Biscuit Company
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