Nelson Hotel owner George B Nelson dies in Springfield
Springfield obituary notes the death of George B Nelson 63 owner of the Nelson Hotel and the Nelson Theatre with an estate valued around 800000. Once aided by Emma Goodrich Vinton the “woman without hands” he inherited most of her fortune 600000 after her death. Nelson known for sharp business sense settled a $10000 bet on a lease dispute when proven right.
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Springfield
George B Nelson
Nelson Hotel
Nelson Theatre
Nelson
Emma Goodrich Vinton
Vinton
Lyoung
Prospect Hill
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Mary Elizabeth Booth
Portland
Ore
Mary E. Bailey
Westboro
Fannie G. Dunbar
Canton
Buckley
Hall Laid Traps For Himself Worcester Vast Theft
John A. Hall ex treasurer of the Southbridge Savings Bank testified in Worcester that over 20 years he stole nearly a million dollars. He claimed he tried to get caught during the last three years by leaving obvious errors and by using false entries, yet trustees did not uncover him until three weeks ago.
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Worcester
John A. Hall
Southbridge Savings Bank
Hall
Southbridge
Boston
Hall's Confession Details Bank Fraud and Escape Plans
From Worcester jail Hall reveals using Southbridge Savings Bank funds for risky bets and bucket-shop plays over two decades. He claims early profits turned losses, followed by deliberate concealment and failed attempts to expose the scheme. Shortage set at $424,442.89, with 85 percent offered to depositors and pressure for receivership to recover the remaining 15 percent.
Geographic Society plans Antarctic expedition with Peary group
After a lengthy meeting the Geographic Society board voted to join with the Peary Arctic Club for an Antarctic expedition near Coats Land. They seek financial support and aim to sail from New York as early as July with a September goal for departure, noting no rivalry with the British Scott expedition. Gold medals for Peary and Bartlett arrived at Hubbard Memorial Hall today.
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Board of Managers
The
Geographic Society
National Geographic Society
Coats
Robert F. Scott
R. N
Antarctic
Mr. Peary
Peary Arctic Club
New York
South Pole
Coats Land
Shackleton
Peary
Bartlett
North Pole
Hubbard Memorial Hall
To Reach Wolf's My Clothier Car
Directions describe reaching Wolf's My Clothier by routing via Hanover and Portland streets, the Washington street tunnel, and guide southbound passengers to exit at Friend Street while northbound travelers exit at Union Street.
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Wolf's
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
Washington Street
Friend St
Union St
Income Tax Hearings Continue In Massachusetts
The legislative committee on federal relations heard the income tax amendment debate as hearings closed for supporters and set to resume with opponents. Speakers James H. Vahey and Robert Luake faced sharp questions on directing tax funds to Massachusetts rather than national use. Representative John Carr, a banker and veteran legislator, alleged that several Massachusetts Congress members who backed sending the tax resolve were secretly against the income tax.
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Legislative Committee On
Federal Relations
James H. Vahey
Robert Luake
Massachusetts
John Carr
Ward 21
Tax debates heard on income tax amendment in Massachusetts
The discussion featured ties to Congress urging a vote against income tax, contrasting support and opposition across parties. Vahey argued the burden falls on professionals while noting Eastern States would bear most of the tax. Luce warned of current taxes reaching 42 percent, while favoring a 1 percent cap under the amendment. Foss to speak in favor tomorrow as remonstrants are heard.
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Tie
Congress
Massachusetts
Vahey
Robert Luce
Somerville
Farley
Eugene N. Foss
Schoolboys Rescue Lad From River
Edmund Freeman a 12 year old lad from 42 Murray Street Cambridge was rescued yesterday after breaking through the ice on the Charles River at Hawthorne Street. He was taken to his home and suffered only a drenching with no serious injuries.
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Edmund Freeman
Murray Street
Cambridge
Charles River
Hawthorne Street
Hats at A Shu man Clearing Sale Cuts Deep
Men s Hats for business and knockabout wear go on sale at nominal price. Derby and Soft Hat styles valued at 2 and 3 dollars are now marked 1 750.
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A. Shuman & Co
Salvage of Varzin Crew Reaches Erika After Daring Rescue
The Varzin, crippled in a gale, signaled two distress lights as water froze on deck. Captain Nicolai’s crew rigged a jury mast and salvage after Erika, captained by M Paulsen, diverted to assist. Chief Officer Weber and men hauled a hawser to the Erika, enduring peril to secure the six inch line. The rescue enabled the Varzin to proceed to Boston with wool cargo valued at millions and salvage estimated above $100,000.
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Erika
Varzin
Boston Harbor
A. Nicolas
Nicolai
M. Paulsen
New York
Azores
Hrika
Paulsen
Weber
Danilshon
Okkens and
Kuhn
Boston
Antipodes
Ericka
Crowley Bill Could Make Road Liable Over Platform Rides
Henry Crowley pushed a bill asserting riders harmed on elevated car platforms can seek compensation from the company. Lawyers for the road argued riders chose to ride on platforms, denying liability.
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Crowley
Henry Crowley
Private Dancing Party At Jubilee Hall Attracts 300
A private dancing party held in Jubilee Hall last night drew 300 attendees. Hostesses were Miss Martha Gallagher and Miss Gertrude Myrick from John Carter & Co.
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Jubilee Hall
Martha Gallagher
Gertrude Myrick
John Carter & Co
Solons Form Labor Union at State House
The State House saw 40 lawmakers form a labor union to back labor legislation. Attorney Fred Mansfield addressed the group as they outlined plans to support bills in the Legislature, including a 64 hour bill limiting work for women and children, an anti injunction bill, a union-fine bill, and a peaceful picketing measure.
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State House
Fred Mansfield
Tariff reformers press Liberal Nationalist alliance test
London February 8. Tariff reformers vow to challenge the Liberal Nationalist bloc at the first opportunity. They argue Irish electors favor tariff reform and Redmondites cannot be trusted to back a free trade government.
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London
Austen Chamberlain to move amendment on fiscal system in Parliament
Premier Asquith plans cabinet meetings and a Brighton visit after returning to London. The budget reintroduction is expected within a fortnight amid Liberal planning. Irish Nationalists split as Redmond calls a Dublin meeting while Healy protests splitting party allegiance and O Brienites’ status.
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Austen Chamberlain
Asquith
London
Brighton
House of Lords
Irish Party
John E. Redmond
Nationalists
Dublin
Timothy Healy
Louth
Mr. Redmond
Redmond
Mr. Healy
O’ Brienites
Fire drives guests from Shannon House in Bath blaze
In Bath Maine on February 8 a fire forced more than twenty guests to flee Shannon House, while a nearby wooden building burned, causing about 15000 dollars in damage. The Shannon House itself suffered only minor damage.
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Bath
Shannon House
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