Plan of Lynde mansion sparks half of Russell fortune dispute
In East Cambridge Probate Court Daniel Blake Russell’s fortune fight centers on a plan of the old Lynde mansion in Melrose drawn by the claimant. James Rousseau claims half the $500000 share, noting he never saw the house which burned 18 years ago as he testified about the boyhood home where Russell played with his brothers and cousins.
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Lynde
Melrose
Daniel Blake Russell
Daniel Russell
East Cambridge
James D. Rousseau
Messina
N. Y
William C. Russell
Witness Draws Plan of Lynde House as Evidence in Trial
Russell, a ranchman, described the Lynde place with rooms and a trap door, then drew a plan on request. Attorney Robert Nason and Senator Leslie W. Simpson watched as Judge Lawton inspected the finished exhibit. Russell recounted travels from 1888 including jail time and letters from “Uncle Tom,” detailing routes from Malone to St. Regis Falls and Cincinnati in 1889.
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Zingland
Lynde
Russell
Robert Nason
Mr. Nason
Leslie W. Simpson
Dickinson
N. D
Lawton
Simpson
Boston
Cushman Hotel
Malone
Tom
St. Regis Falls
Hobson’s
Cincinnati
Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna
The California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna made from pure medicinal plant extracts and a special method. Buyers are warned to insist on the full name California Fig Syrup Co. on the package to avoid imitations.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Will Build Fine Annex for Girls High School
A brick and stone four story annex will be built on Pembroke street behind the Girls High School. It will house eight classrooms a dining room and a gymnasium to complement the existing building. Plans were drawn by Coolidge and Carlson and the city already owns the land.
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Pembroke Street
Coolidge & Carlson
Astors’ Fifth Avenue furnishings valued against daughter’s room
New York report reveals Mrs Astor’s maid’s room furnishings surpass those in Mrs Charlotte Haig’s bedroom in the 842 Fifth Avenue estate. Executors testified the estate’s valuables including jewelry and furniture were appraised by Tiffany and other firms, with furniture totals and a $58,600 jewelry valuation listed in Tiffany’s 1909 letter.
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New York
William Astor
John Jacob Astor
Mr. Cruikshank
Fifth Avenue
Circus Trainee Russell Recalls Boston Hideaway and Cross-Country Work
Russell recounts working twice for circuses, including Ringling Brothers in Chicago and a Boston stint where he hid in a side wall tent. He describes loafing to avoid detection, riding grounds and cars, and a memory of a boat race at Revere with two girls.
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Omaha
Robinson's Circus
Stillwater
Chicago
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Boston
Russell
Melrose
Circus
Mr. Russell
Revere
Eliza Howland
Katie Mulock
Moist air reduces winter colds and coughs in homes
An authority notes hot dry indoor air worsens colds. keep rooms moist to lessen need for medicine. A home remedy mixed from glycerine Virgin Oil of Pine and whiskey is described as a quick cure, marketed by Leach Chemical Co. of Cincinnati.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Railroad Men's Bill of Rights in East Declared
The Eastern Association of General Committees Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen plan to present a proposition to general managers east of Chicago by January 3. Rail workers pressing for substantial pay raises did not submit their claims today, with another committee meeting set to decide presentation dates and responses if pay demands are refused.
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Chicago
Eastern Association of General Committees
Brotherhood of Railroad
Boston
Boston rail unions edge toward wage talks with Chicago leaders
Boston area conductors and yardmen backed by the Boston & Maine New Haven and Boston & Albany lodges plan written ballots on a long running plan. Union officials say no strike is likely and wage comparisons show gaps versus Chicago standards. Road officials refuse to discuss pending employee requests.
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Boston & Maine
Chicago
Boston & Albany
Boston
Elmer Stoddard
South Boston
Eastern Association
Three Roads
New Haven Road
Labor unions elect new officers in two union groups
Past President Oscar Palm presided as officers were installed for the Insulator and Asbestos Workers Union Local. Officers include Harry Hanson as president and John Johnson as first vice president among others. Tailors Union 12 followed with officers led by M M Torrence as president and C J Delamaine as recording secretary.
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Oscar Palm
Insulator and Asbestos Workers’ Union
Harry Hanson
John Johnson
Anton Sevelius
Arthur W. Sevelius
John Fisher
Peter Mortimer
August Okland
Abe Olson
Fred Knudson
Tailors’ Union
M. M. Torrence
P. Osland
Nna
C. J. Delamaine
J. E. Pearson
Harry S. Gamigian
Nels Wahlstrom
Sven Pearson
Gus Asp
F. Bloomquist
Central Labor Union
D. J. Erickson
D. Stearns
Nels
Lucy Romberg to Read in New York Through Winter
After gaining prominence as a reader of Shakespeare in Boston, Miss Lucy Romberg of 114 Union Park Street will travel to New York next week to begin a series of readings and recitals continuing through the winter season.
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Boston
Lucy Romberg
Union Park Street
New York
Marceau
Prince de Bourbon Cecile visits New York in search of health
Prince G de Bourbon Cecile arrives aboard Kaiserin Augusta Victoria in New York claiming no engagement or intention to wed an American heiress. He notes royal connections to Bourbon and King Alfonso of Spain and says his heart will guide any marriage.
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New York
Prince G. de Bourbon-Cecile
House of Bourbon
Alfonso
Spain
Kosciusko Statue Site Funds Sought in Congress
Colonel Spencer Cosby of the Kosciusko Statue Commission urged Congress to provide 85000 dollars to prepare the site for the Kosciusko statue offered by Polish American groups and the people of the United States.
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Washington
Congress
Kosciusko
People of the
United States
Spencer Cosby
Divers To View Sunken Ferryboat General Sumner
Preparations are made to raise the ferryboat General Sumner sunk in the slip at the South ferry landing on the East Boston side. Two divers will descend this morning to examine the boat and determine the extent of fire damage.
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General Sumner
South Ferry
East Boston
Dog Saves His Mistress Life on Ice in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on Bishop's Pond yesterday afternoon Katherine Curry fell through while skating and Jack a Newfoundland owned by Michael Curry saved her life. Jack grabbed her skirt with his teeth dragged her onto the solid ice and comforted her with his tongue until rescuers arrived. Mrs Curry calls Jack's actions noble and says nothing is too good for him.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Jack
Michael Curry
Katherine Curry
Bishop’s Pond
Mr. Curry
Beginning of Winter At 6 A.M. Tomorrow
The article notes that today is the last day of autumn and tomorrow at 6 a.m. winter begins. At that moment the sun will be directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the farthest point from Earth this year.
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Tropic of Capricorn
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