Heirs Named in Passaic Probate Case for Reid Estate
Alexander Reid Stevenson of Somerville and John C. Watson of Boston are heirs to Peter Reid's estate, a $3 million will contested for a year in Passaic County Orphans' Court. Reid, 82, born in Scotland, rose from a poor boy to founder of a cloth business later absorbed by United States Finishing Co. The will leaves $340,000 to local charities and distributes the remainder to relatives and institutions, with no direct blood heirs.
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Passaic, N. J
Alexander Reid Stevenson
Somerville
Peter Reid
Pittsfield
John C. Watson
Boston
Passaic County
Reid
Scotland
United States Finishing Company of
Providence
Somer
Heirs receive reduced bequests in will codicil
In a Pittsfield case Ville receives 15000 dollars, John C. Watson 25000 dollars, and heirs of Peter Reid 25000 dollars. The original will left 100000 to these heirs, but a codicil two years before death cut those bequests.
Rescued Boy From Harbor Pond Plunge in Nashua
Peter Proitter a 16 year old skater fell through the ice on Harbor Pond Nashua New Hampshire December 22. Walter Willet heard his cries from nearby and along with others pulled him to shore after he was exhausted and nearly unconscious.
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Nashua
N. H
Peter Proitter
Harbor Pond
Walter Willet
Proitter
Willet
Proutter
Attorney Kerrigan asks Boston to probe Charlestown Library contract
Thomas F. Kerrigan acting for the David E. Kennedy Corporation urges the Boston Finance Commission to investigate the Charlestown Public Library project. He seeks assurance Boston need not pay for materials not received and that the city receives full damages for alleged contract breach.
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Thomas F. Kerrigan
David E
Boston Cork Flooring Protest Targets Contract Breach
Mr Kerrigan protests to the city commission over cork flooring installed by Thomas G O Callaghan of Boston claiming it does not meet contract specifications. He notes a November 13 replacement with cork carpet and urges an full investigation to recover damages and require conforming cork tiling.
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Mr. Kerrigan
Thomas G. O'Callaghan
Boston
Ball
Attorney Kerrigan
John H. Pray & Sons
O’callaghan
Woman loan agent fined in Suffolk Superior Court
Chief Justice Aiken imposed a $200 fine on Minnie Cohen of Chelsea after she pleaded guilty to violating the small loans act. She was the first woman prosecuted for the offense, convicted in Chelsea last November of illegal lending and high interest, and appealed. She also faced a separate assault charge against Rose Richmond, fined $50, with an appeal pending.
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Aiken
Suffolk Superior Court
Minnie Cohen
Chelsea
Superior Court
E. Gerry Brown
Rose Richmond
Alive with Part of Brain Case Reported in Paris
In Paris on December 22 Dr. Robinson described a 62 year old man whose life persisted after a large portion of the brain was destroyed by an occipital wound. He had been treated for a year for a minor wound with no brain symptoms, and autopsy showed an abscess leaving only a shell of brain tissue.
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Paris
Academy of Sciences
Robinson
Mrs. Florence Snow Considers Divorce After New York Incident
Mrs. Florence J. Snow says she may file for divorce following alleged scenes at the Hotel Belmont in New York. She had pursued a separate maintenance suit and claims her husband Seth P. Snow has been indiscreet before, with a Providence incident cited. Private detectives tracked Snow and a companion from a department store to the Belmont, and Mrs. Snow rushed to New York after receiving a call from them.
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Florence J. Snow
Seth P. Snow
Boston
Belmont
New York
Mrs. Snow
Providence
the Belmont
Newton
South Station
Grand Central Station
Mr. Snow
Massachusetts slips in farming stature as livestock and land drop
The Massachusetts aggregate polls and property tax data show declines in horses and cattle and land, with 156,938 horses and 151,276 cows. Sheep, swine, and dwelling houses also shift, while total estate valuation reaches 4,438,458,656 dollars and 1,367,898 people assessed.
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Massachusetts
State Tax Commissioner
William Astor Chanler Undergoing Knee Operation in Paris
William Astor Chanler underwent knee surgery in Paris, performed by Dr. C. W. du Bouchet, to remove a blood clot. The operation was successful.
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W. A. Chanler
Paris
William Astor Chanler
C. W. du Bouchet
ILAW MAY END CAB MONOPOLY
A bill to abolish cabstand privileges and ensure equal rights for all public conveyance drivers was filed by Rep. Benjamin F. Haines and William M. Robinson. It seeks to empower local authorities to designate vacant curb spaces along major roadways near parks, stations, hotels, theaters, and similar centers.
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Benjamin F. Haines
Medford
William M. Robinson
Chelsea
Children Appeal for Releasing Mothers in Shoplifting Gang
In Minneapolis on December 22, 18 children led by a 7 year old pleaded for the release of five mothers arrested Saturday night on charges of belonging to an organized shoplifting gang. Police say the fifth woman is the leader. four mothers were released to join their families last night while one remains in custody.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Martinson
Fire department orders slow run through crowded shopping district
Crowds clogged Washington and Tremont streets as Christmas shoppers filled the area. Chief Mullen told fire drivers to go slow answering alarms in Adams Square, delaying a blaze call from Mason Street by about three minutes. Police worked to clear intersections, and the chief urged extra care for pedestrians, especially women and children, until after the holiday season.
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Mullen
Washington and
Tremont
Mason Street
Adams Square
South Paw In The Pulpit At Kansas City Church
Eugene Packard Cincinnati pitcher substituted for the pastor at Oakhurst Methodist Church to address young men in an anti liquor and tobacco campaign. He urged having a life goal and determination to avoid alcohol and cigarettes, noting even non major leaguers can find success in business.
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Kansas City
Eugene Packard
Cincinnati National League Baseball Club
Oakhurst
Packard
Flags Needlestress at West Point Goes Unfilled
Washington dispatch reports a vacancy at West Point Military Academy for an expert needle woman to mend tattered historic flags. The position remains unfilled as of December 22.
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Washington
Sam
West Point Military Academy
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Malaga
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Crosse & Blackwell
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