Waters Will Contested In Supreme Court Hearing
Mrs Eve lyn Benton of San Francisco petitions leave to appeal the probate decree of Edwin F Waters will. The Boston Advertiser former proprietor left about 120000 in estate with 47000 to relatives and 5000 to Benton. Clara Erskine Waters widow named executrix with life income of 25000, Benton testified about adoption and family histories. court adjourned till Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn K. Benton
San Francisco
Edwin F. Waters
Supreme Court
Morton
Waters
Boston Advertiser
Benton
Newton
Clement
Robinson
H. J. Wells
Lincoln
Clements
Clara
California
Frank
Evelyn
Bullens
Trousseau
Rogers
Carrollton, Mo
Trial in Brighton District Court over eviction and mercy
Emma Nelson, a married colored woman, faced a Brighton district court judge for assault after a dispute over eviction at a Western avenue house. She was found guilty only of breaking a window pane amid a tense scene with her crying children and newborn baby. Lawyer D D Corcoran defended her, then distributed his hat filled with charitable offerings to the courtroom, drawing sympathy from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Nelson
Baldwin
Brighton District Court
A. McKenzie
D. H. McKay
Nelson
McKenzie
Western Avenue
D. D. Corcoran
Brighton
Port Arthur Butchery Shock Sparks Protests Worldwide
The Japan Gazette excerpt condemns Japanese troops and Coolies at Port Arthur for mass slaughter and mutilation. It argues the carnage eclipses Attila and urges humane restraint, while noting mixed reactions among British residents and hopes for future discipline from Counts Oyama and Yamagata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyoto
Japan
Port Arthur
Oyama
Yamagata
Moving into the Annex and the coming Legislature
The article previews the new State House and the forthcoming session in vast halls and corridors. It notes the lower house chamber as magnificent and promises illustrated features in next Sunday's Post. Brockton won’t be left out with an upcoming splendid illustration of its chief buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
New England
Reverend Hale to Speak on Recollections of People I Have Known
The second reading in the Lend a Hand course at the Old South Meeting House will be delivered this afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. Edward Everett Hale. The subject is Recollections of People I Have Known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Old South Meeting House
Captured in Other Cities Inmate Larceny Suspects Detained
Boston police inspectors travelled to Holyoke and Worcester to seize suspects. Fergus Fay was captured in Holyoke for larceny of a trunk valued at 150 dollars from W H Atkinson of 17 Stamford street. Louis H Simonds was arrested in Worcester for alleged theft of property valued at 5 dollars under an active warrant.
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Boston
Holyoke
Shields
Fergus Fay
W. H. Atkinson
Stamford Street
Fay
Atkinson
Whitman
Worcester
Louis H. Simonds
Adventure Tale Serial From Robert Louis Stevenson
A condensed note previews ongoing installments of an adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Hawkins, young narrator, with Laurie Trelawney and Dr. Livesey, seeks a treasure after obtaining a mysterious map. Long John Silver serves as cook aboard the voyage led by Captain Smoller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Black Dog
Long John
Squire
Laurie Trelawney
Dr. Livesey
Long John Silver
Cook
Smoller
Sailor talk and plans for a sea voyage chapter
The narrator recalls a shipboard stroll with ships’ details and nautical chatter. Long John Silver and Dr Livesey discuss the crew and governance as the squire and doctor debate a forthcoming cruise and the captain asks for resolve.
Captain Smollett Finds Faults on Hispaniola Voyage
Captain Smollett voices clear distrust of the crew and secrecy on a treasure voyage. Dr Livesey and the squire press for explanations while the captain warns of danger and a hidden mission told to a parrot.
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Hispaniola
Dr. Livesey
Mr. Trelawney
Silver
Cap
Captain Smollett Presses Crew on Supplies and Secrets
The captain pushes for secrecy about a treasure map and island location while warning of mutiny. Doctors and crew debate loyalty and duty as the ship prepares to depart. The scene ends with orders to keep information tight and stabilize the voyage.
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THE
Yokohama
Japan Gazette
America
Attila
Kinchow
Hale
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sunday Post
Iain Smollett
Arrow
Powder and Arms
Captain Smollett
Livesey
John Silver
Mr. Arrow
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