Court Fight Over 200000 Wyman Estate Begins in Dorchester
The case before Judge George questions whether Miss Susanne Wyman 89 will manage her own fortune or appoint a conservator and whether guardianship should reside with the Williams family of Philadelphia or the Keiser family of Baltimore. Witnesses include Mrs. John Mitchell, daughter of Mrs. Williams, who testified to Wyman’s impaired faculties and memory lapses.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Susanne Wyman
Dorchester
Williams
Philadelphia
Keiser
Baltimore
George
Miss Wyman
Wyman
Lowell
Herbert Parker
H. Irving Keiser
Samuel J. Elder
Sarah Williams
Charles F. Choate
John Mitchell
S. Weir Mitchell
Mitchell
Princeton
Mass
Cooper medicine touted to cure stomach trouble in New York
Brooklyn resident S J Simpson testifies to dramatic relief after using Cooper's New Discovery. Cooper claims thousands in New York already use the preparation and predicts rapid growth to about 100000 users as he promotes its stomach regulating benefits. The medicine is sold by leading druggists with Dayton Ohio firm behind distribution.
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S. J. Simpson
Cooper
West
New York
Simpson
President Street
Brooklyn
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Mrs Dunphy Case On Trial In Chicago
Martha M Dunphy wife of a Boston physician faces trial in Chicago for alleged robbery of Charles E Giles of Boston. Giles testified he befriended Dunphy over California estate loans and, while in Chicago, his hotel room was ransacked and $8000 in gems and property vanished after Dunphy vanished from the room.
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Chicago
Martha M. Dunphy
Boston
Charles Ee. Giles
Giles
Roosevelt Ride Incident Denied by White House
The White House released a letter from May Rhodes's mother denying reports that President Roosevelt struck the horse ridden by May Rhodes in Rock Creek Park last Thanksgiving Day. Elizabeth M. Rhodes asks why the story is not denied, citing congressional reference and public concern.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rock Creek Park
White House
Los Angeles
Cal
May Rhodes
Congress
Elizabeth M. Rhodes
Mrs Stirling Denies Kisses in Edinburgh Divorce Trial
Clara Elizabeth Taylor wife of John Alexander Stirling defended herself against charges of misconduct with Lord Northland. She called many accusations vile lies and said she was seen kissing Northland on the stairs but claimed she was not a housemaid. She admitted minor indiscretions but denied any improper relations with Northland.
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Edinburgh
Stirling Cross
Brandenburgh Skips Bail In Grand Larceny Case
Brandenburgh, a magazine writer indicted for grand larceny over an article allegedly by Grover Cleveland, failed to appear before Justice Dowling. A $1,500 bail posted by a bonding company was forfeited and a bench warrant for his arrest issued.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburgh
Grover Cleveland
Justice Dowling
Brandenburgh
Labor Leaders to Meet in Washington February 10
Invitations have been sent to over 20 labor leaders nationwide for a February 10 meeting at the Department of Commerce and Labor. President Gompers heads the guest list for discussions on issues vital to wage earners including the unemployed.
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Washington
Council of [Labor
Department of Commerce and Labor
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
President's Letter Declined. Johnson Defends Anti Japanese Laws
Grove L. Johnson, author of the anti-Japanese bills, declares in Sacramento that the President's letter has no effect on him and that he has not changed his mind about enacting laws excluding Japanese from corporations and mandating segregation. The statement reflects firm support for the measures despite federal correspondence.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Land Bill Stirs Debate Over Japanese Foothold
A. M. Drew defends a bill banning aliens from land as he cites President Roosevelt's letter to Governor Gillett and Secretary Root’s memoranda on anti Japanese legislation. Drew argues war risks and Japan’s capacity, asserting Japan could land hundreds of thousands of troops before U S action.
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Mr. Grove
Roosevelt
Gillett
Roote
California
A M. Drew
Root
Assemblyman
Drew
Japan
Philippines
Hawaii
United States
Nevada Legislature backs anti Japanese resolution
A Nevada Legislature special session committee reported a resolution favoring drastic anti Japanese legislation. It denounces Roosevelt and calls Japanese "parasites of the world" and a menace to civilization. The measure faces a vote tomorrow and urges California to ignore Roosevelt's perceived coercion.
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Carson
Roosevelt
Pacific
Nevada
California
Newberry Opposes Frequent Naval Secretary Changes
Secretary Newberry told the Senate naval affairs committee he opposes frequent shifts in the Navy Department leadership. He denies support for a general staff and rejects any intermediary body between secretary, president, or Congress. The committee appeared in accord with his reorganization plan despite Democratic questions.
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Washington
Newberry
Naval
Roosevelt
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy
General Staff Corps
Army
Congress
Senate Committee
Navy Department
Curtis Starts Merger Fight In Legislature
The House rules committee started a merger fight over Rep Frank Curtis of Sheffield's bill allowing Berkshire street railway under New Haven control to absorb Bennington North Adams road. Objections cited lack of advertisement. White of Brookline and Brown of Medford pledged to oppose the committee's report.
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Committee On Rules
House
Frank Curtis
Sheffield
Berkshire Street Railway
New Haven Road
Bennington
North Adams Road
House Committee On Rules
White
Brookline
Brown
Medford
Fr Richards to Leave Boston for Health Reasons
The Rev. J. W. Richards S J of Boston College will depart Boston due to ill health. Doctors advise a warmer climate, likely sending him to Georgetown. The New York Maryland province assigns Rev. Francis P. Powers S J to Boston to fill Richards’ post. Powers is son of Patrick H. Powers and brother of Frederick Powers of Boston. Powers joined the Jesuits on July 30, 1876.
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Patrick H. Powers
Boston
Frederick Powers
Father Powers
A Tour of the World in the Cost 250 000 and 20 Years Work
A report details a globe spanning journey completed after two decades of effort costing a quarter of a million dollars. The expeditions highlight broad travel through multiple continents and a dedication to immersive study of cultures and sites.
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Holmes
Secret Service Inquiry Scope Cut by House Panel
The House special committee investigating secret service appropriations asked to narrow its duties due to overload. Chairman Olmsted urged a reduced scope, and the House unanimously approved a resolution defining the investigation limits.
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Washington
House
Secret Service
Olmsted
Lincoln cabin moved to memorial farm for centennial
The Lincoln cabin born at Hodgenville near Louisville was sent to the memorial farm for the centenary observance. Previously exhibited in Louisville during Kentucky's 1906 homecoming week it had been stored in a warehouse until tonight.
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Louisville
Lincoln
Hlodgenville
Louisvile
Kentucky
Steamer Minto Stranded by Ice Near Picton Light
The government steamer Minto, from Georgetown P E I, became iced in three miles from Picton light in Northumberland Strait. After attempts to buck the ice failed, she was stuck today and passengers and the mate were transferred to the mainland across the frozen strait.
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Pictou
N. S
Prince Edward Island
Minto
Georgetown
Northumberland Strait
Picton Light
Open Shop Plan Confirms Hat Makers Stand
In South Norwalk Connecticut on February 1, hat manufacturers of 75 factories will not abandon the union label. The decision signals an open shop at the February 9 reopening, with three quarters of U S hats produced under their banner.
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United States
Zipfel Makes Mile Flight at 60 Feet Altitude
Berlin reports Armand Zipfel, the French aviator, succeeded in a flight in his aeroplane of nearly a mile at an altitude of 60 feet today.
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Berlin
Armand Zipfel
Ross named cemetery superintendent in Mt Hope replacement
The Mt Hope Cemetery trustees appointed Leonard W. Ross of Canton as superintendent after James Morton resigned. Ross, a former State Senator and landscape gardener, will be paid 2500 dollars yearly, down from 4000. City Collector Brown also named Robert Shershaw of 383 Km Street South Boston as deputy collector at 1800 a year after his ward committee loss.
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Leonard W. Ross
Canton
Mt. Hope
James TI. Morton
Ross
Quincey
Finance Commission
Brown
Robert Shershaw
South
Boston
Kershaw
Man Fined Five Dollars for Profanity in Roxbury
John F. Tavnen of Roxbury was fined five dollars by Judge Wilkins in Roxbury District Court for using profane language on a street car. He paid the fine.
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John F. Tavnen
Roxbury
Liams
Peabody Street
Wil- District Court
Ile
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