Contested will of ex Mayor Fifield linked to $500000 housekeeper
Lowell report details a possible will challenge by George W. Fifield’s sisters Fannie Wilson and Abbie Fifield. Dora A. Chase, his housekeeper and chief beneficiary, would receive nearly half a million. Codicil revokes $50 000 to Miss Fifield and reallocates to multiple beneficiaries.
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Lowell
George W. Fifield
Dora A. Chase
Fifield
Fannie Wilson
Abbie M. Fifield
Wilson
Chase
Louise B. Ingalls
George Ingalls
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Dr. Ingalls
George A. Chase
Dingley’s Eccentric Niece Dies in Maine
Louise Dingley Taylor of Auburn Maine died after 15 surgical operations and years of costly health attempts. Known in Boston she spent thousands on cures with help from her banker father James Dingley. She was regarded as eccentric for her peculiar expenditures.
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Los Angeles
Louise Dingley Taylor
Auburn
Boston
Maine
James Dingley
Taylor
Trials of a Southern Socialite end in swift divorce
The subject, famed in the southland, is described as lavish yet with few friends. A negro maid served as hair dresser and handled body preparation details. Her intimates were specialists and physicians, many estranged by temper. She allegedly hired and dismissed nearly every nurse in Los Angeles. Her romance with hotel clerk Robert W. Taylor began at the Coronado, leading to a rapid courtship, marriage, brief honeymoon, and soon after divorce filings.
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Southland
Los Angeles
Robert W. Taylor
The
Coronado
Noted Auburn Woman Louise Dingley Taylor Dies
Louise Dingley Taylor, daughter of banker James Dingley and niece of late Congressman Nelson M. Dingley, amassed wealth and beauty making her a prominent figure. She defended a breach of promise suit ten years ago, a case widely publicized and decided against her. Her Dingley cousins are expected to arrange her funeral in Auburn.
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Auburn
Louise Dingley Taylor
James Dingley
Nelson M. Dingley
Lewiston
Dingley
Dorchester Guild Annual Guest Night Draws 500
The Dorchester Guild held its annual guest night in Whitewall Dorchester attracting about 500 attendees. Mayor John F Fitzgerald led the march to the banquet with guild president Mrs Manus J Fish as social chair Mrs Robert Twiggs organized the committee. A notable guest was Mrs Patrick Gilbride of Lowell president of the Ladies of Charity who traveled from Lowell despite the blizzard.
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Dorchester
Whitewall
John F. Fitzgerald
Manus J. Fish
Robert Twiggs
Patrick Gilbride
Lowell
Ladies of Charity
St. John’s Hospital
Daniel F. Bowen Dies After Illness In City Hospital
Daniel F. Bowen, brother of former Alderman Patrick Bowen, died at City Hospital after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held from his home at 1501 Washington Street, tomorrow morning, with a solemn mass of requiem at the Cathedral at 9 o'clock.
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Daniel F. Bowen
Patrick Bowen
City Hospital
Washington Street
Fire erupts on United Fruit steamer Esparza at Long Wharf
Sheets of flame shot 30 feet upward from the Esparza's forward hold as it docked at Long Wharf. The blaze threatened the ship and dock, drawing a large crowd before fireboat and land apparatus arrived to combat the fire.
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United Fruit Company
Esparza
Long Wharf
10000 Attend Clerks Ball At Mechanics Hall
The 19th annual reunion and ball of the Boston Post Office Clerks Mutual Benefit Association drew fully 10000 attendees. The event featured the Letter Carriers Band and a 60-strong Church of the Assumption chorus, with a grand march led by President Timothy J. Callahan and honored guests in a festively decorated Mechanics Hall setting.
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Boston Post Office Clerks’ Mutual Benefit Association
Mechanics Hall
Mechanics Building
Church of the Assumption of Elast Boston
E. C. Mansfield
Boston
Timothy J. Callahan
Nora Callahan
Terrence J. O’donnell
Alice Cotter
William M. Driscoll
Louis A. Frothingham
Annie O'Connor
Eleanor Connolly
Frank H. Hayes
Margaret Connolly
Major Barnett
May O’donnell
Greene
Annie Shay
James J. Mackin
J. A. McMahon
E. W. Connors
J. A. Cahill
T. J. Conroy
J. D. Coughlin
J. A. Leadbetter
J. J. Prendergast
Simon P. Dillon
Edward T. Gavin
Thomas L. Downs
D. J. Hartnett
James T. Coughlin
James T. Donahue
Bride of Three Months Wins Dr Clark Estate
The will of Dr Charles B Clark formerly of Boston and Lynn who died in Passaic New Jersey last Thursday was filed for probate at Salem naming as principal beneficiary and executing his bride of three months Mrs Isabelle F Sawyer Clark. The estate is estimated at 60000. The will was made before his marriage and his widow was named in it by her maiden name.
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Lynn
Charles BE. Clark
Boston
Passaic
N. J
Salem
Isabelle F. Sawyer Clark
Archbishop Ryan Talks With Bishop in Philadelphia
The improvement in Archbishop Ryan's physical condition continued today in Philadelphia. He discussed several matters of importance with Bishop Prendergast.
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Philadelphia
Ryan
Prendergast
Fire on Esparza Damages Bananas and Crew Goods
Firemen battled dense smoke on the Esparza for over an hour as flames spread from between decks to the forecastle. The United Fruit Company estimated losses around 5000 dollars, unsure if 6000 banana bunches in lower holds were damaged. The blaze likely started from a short circuit with insulation faults.
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United Fruit Company
Probate Will During Life Bill Advances From Senate
A proposal to allow a person to obtain a hearing on their own will before death was discussed at the State House. Senator Evans of Everett led the bill as Former Attorney General Pillsbury argued it would prevent posthumous challenges and speed justice. The committee sent the measure over for a year.
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State House
Committee On Legal Affairs
Evans
Everett
Pillsbury
Packers and Agents Freed by Court Order
Salem February 7 In the Superior Criminal Court the indictment against Swift and Co John P Squire Co Armour Co James A Crane Alonzo KE Neal Ernest P Odell William H Breed and Fred B Savagie the Salem and Beverly agents of these wholesale packing houses was quashed on grounds no specific act violated the law The deputy sealer of weights and measures brought actions for false measures and wrappings and preparation payments in caulking and packaging were part of the charges
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Salem
Superior Criminal Court
Swift & Co
John P. Squire & Co
Armour & Co
James A. Crane
Alonzo KE. Neal
Ernest P. Odell
William H. Breed
Fred B. Savagie
Beverly
Protests Over Wood Pulp Terms Stir Congressional Action
Washington reports a dispute over the Canadian reciprocity pact's wood pulp and paper provisions. Industry critics warn the agreement favors Canada, risking one sided benefits to the United States. Secretary Knox notes only a tentative paper schedule, with possible changes. Alfred S. Hail warns of court action if free paper is not paired with pulp log imports.
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Washington
Dominion
United States
Congress
Canada
Ways and Means Committee
House
Knox
Ways and Means
Alfred S. Hail
Boston
International Paper Company
Mayor balks at Foss door during capitol encounter
Mayor Fitzgerald, unhappy with arguments used against him in the last election, avoids Moorfield Storey in the Governor Foss office after hearings at the State House. Storey, Thompson, and John Lowell waited to discuss judicial appointments with Foss. The mayor refused to speak to Storey until apologized for remarks about his mayoral campaign.
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Fitzgerald
Foss
Moorfield Storey
James J. Storrow
State House
Capitol
William G. Thompson
John Lowell
Bar Association
Storrow
Storey
Aagin
Women recall Seattle mayor amid mis conduct charge
Seattle voters recall Mayor Hiram Gill, elected last March by 3500 votes, by a plurality near 4000. Women voters, newly enfranchised in the state, largely drove the result, with their ballots pivotal to the outcome.
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Seattle
Wash
Hiram ©. Gill
Adamson's Balsam Promoted as Cure for Solda
A historical notice touts Adamson's Balsam as a never-failing remedy for solda sold by druggists. It emphasizes efficacy and availability through local druggists.
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Adamson
Sleuths Target Pie Alley Expense Cut
Massachusetts State police leaders crack down on detective travel costs setting a 50 cent limit per meal. Rumors say the force resents the "blue pencil" on padded expenses while awaiting a possible investigation by Governor Foss.
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Foss
Joe’ Whitney
Esprit de Corps
State Constabulary
Whitney
General Whitney
State House Hill
Bellevue
Pilley
Officer Shot May Recover After Chasing Gang
Patrolman Richard J. Gallivan of the Court Square station was shot by Patrolman Patrick A. Hanley during a chase of a gang of goggs early yesterday. He remained unchanged but slept peacefully, with relief station doctors hopeful for recovery.
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Richard J. Gallivan
Court Square
Patrick A. Hanley
Goggs
Four Storebreakers Captured After Officer Shot
Four men identified as Hayward Russell John Williams George Collins and Emmanuel Mayfield were chased near Milton Place and Rabello & Co liquor store. A pursuing officer fired. the bullet hit Galli Van in the chest causing critical condition. The suspects were arraigned held for examination next Tuesday. Police say shooting was accidental pending outcome of the officer’s health.
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Rabello & Co
Federal Street
Milton Place
Hanley
Gallivan
Station 2
Hayward B. Russell
Charles Street
West End
John Williams
Lawrence Street
South End
George KE. Collins
Cabot Street
Roxbury
Emmanuel J. Mayfield
Silver Street
Murray
Joseph Dugan
Student Nellie Swan Collapses in Cambridge
Miss Nellie M. Swan a 22 year old Boston University student from 38 Maple avenue Cambridge collapsed after leaving class at BU near Exeter and Boylston streets. She was taken to a drug store then Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital where doctors diagnosed a breakdown from overstudy.
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Nellie M. Swan
Maple Avenue
Cambridge
Exeter
Boylston
Boston University
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
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Victor Talking
Caruso Records
February Records
Victor Talking Machine Company
NEW Language Records
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