Nephews To Get $69 000 From Curley Estate
Patrick Canning and James Canning, nephews of Major Edward Curley, will each receive about $69,000 under his will probated in New York City. Curley, a Kentucky distiller, died in Monte Carlo on December 1, 1921. the estate is valued around $600,000, far from the earlier six to seven million estimate. He previously gifted $20,000 to each nephew, $200,000 to Phillips Exeter Academy, and $50,000 to Atkinson Academy.
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Haverhill
Patrick Canning
Highland Avenue
James Canning
Fourth Avenue
Edward Curley
Kentucky
Monte Carlo
New York City
Major Curley
Mia
Inentucky
Phillips Exeter Academy
Atkinson Academy
A Man of Letters by Stacy Aumonier in Boston Sunday Post
Stacy Aumonier presents an unusual tale titled A Man of Letters to appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece promises a distinct narrative voice and refined prose characteristic of the author.
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Stacy Aumonier
Boston Sunday Post
House Passes Vacancy Bill
The House approved a bill allowing the Governor to appoint a successor to a vacant U S Senate seat after a contested debate. An amendment requiring party parity for the appointee was rejected 23 to 100. The bill moves to engrossment.
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House
United States
Melody
Boston
Will Leaves Entire Estate to Associate of Years
Worcester February 8. James Finnegan of Sterling is named as the sole heir in the recently filed will of Benjamin Ellis Eaton of Sterling. Eaton who lived with Finnegan for many years and showed him kindness directs Finnegan to receive Eaton’s entire estate. The estate value is not stated in the probate papers.
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Worcester
James Finnegan
Sterling
Benjamin Ellis Eaton
Finnegan
Eaton
Pimply skin relief ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy to cleanse bowels and liver, promising clearer skin and improved vitality after a week of nightly use. The copy emphasizes a stimulant effect and asserts safety and effectiveness.
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Dr. Edwards
SS Olive Tate
Navy halts building of 14 capital ships
Washington February 8 Secretary Denby ordered suspension of all construction on 14 capital ships in the Navy new building by direction of President Harding. The move pauses ongoing work at multiple shipyards and affects the fleet program.
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Washington
Navy
Denby
Harding
Navy halts work on eight battleships and six battle cruisers
Work was ordered stopped on eight first class battleships including the Washington West Virginia Indiana and Massachusetts and six battle cruisers Lexington Saratoga Ranger Constitution in the latest scale back. Colorado was not halted and a completion decision favored West Virginia to save costs.
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Washington
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
West Virginia
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company
South Dakota
New York Navy Yard
Indiana
Montana
Constellation
Saratoga
Ranger
Newport News Shipbuiilding & Drydock Company
Constitution Vets
United States
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Colorado
New York Shipbuilding Company
Navy
Delaware
North Dakota
Mutsu
Secretary Denby Moves to Enforce Naval Limitation
A suspension order by Secretary Denby marks the first major step toward enforcing the limitation treaty. Three ships of similar construction remain, with two to be retained not yet chosen.
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Ance
Denby
Dickensiana Exhibit At Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library hosts a Dickensiana exhibit from Mr. A. A. Hopkins of New York through next week. It features first editions prints and photographs about Dickens stories including Pickwick. The exhibit notes Pickwickian inns and impressions of the novel’s real locations with historical anecdotes about Pickwick and Weller origins.
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Fine Arts
Boston Public Library
A. A. Hopkins
New York
Pickwick
Pickwick Papers
Denies Offer Involving Body of Step‑Son
Mrs Catherine Kelley of 23 Ford Street Revere denied to investigators yesterday that anyone tried to buy the body of her step son Leo Foley who died Feb 1 at Parker Hill Hospital from pneumonia or that she issued a statement for publication The publicity officer of the Revere Post American Legion had leveled the charge and a special board of inquiry is examining the matter.
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Catherine Kelley
Ford Street
Revere
Leo Foley
Parker Hill Hospital
American Legion
Weldona Credited by Boston Woman Against Rheumatism
Mrs J D Lunn of 158 Worcester St Boston reports six years of rheumatic pain from hip to ankle eased after using Weldona. She endorses the remedy and invites others to request the free book Germs of Rheumatism from Weldona Co 182 Boylston St Boston. Weldona representatives also distribute free books at Houghton Dutton's daily.
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Weldona
Weldona Co
Boylston St
Boston
Houghton & Dutton’s
Flogging affair leads to GroveLand School action
Grove Land School Committee announces its decision on the flogging incident involving 12 year old Constance Peppin at Merriman school. Teacher Lewis Combes is dismissed and Miss Ruth Sargent, the principal, is suspended until the 25th of February.
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Groveland
Constance Peppin
Merriman School
Lewis Combes
Ruth Sargent
Sheriff Rosenthal Leads Provincetown Board of Trade
Sheriff Irving L. Rosenthal of Barnstable county was elected president of the Provincetown Board of Trade for the coming year. Officers named include Vice-president James Curran, Secretary-treasurer Jonathan F. Snow, and auditor John A. Matheson. The executive committee comprises Daniel F. Small Howard F. Hopkins Clarence L. Burch Frank Potter John A. Matheson Joseph A. Manta and Captain John A. Cook.
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Rosenthal
Provincetown Board
Provincetown
Irving L. Rosenthal
Barnstable County
Provincetown Board of Trade
James Curran
Jonathan F. Snow
John A. Matheson
Daniel F. Small
Howard F. Hopkins
Clarence L. Burch
Frank ©. Potter
Joseph A. Manta
John A. Cook
Guard Against an Epidemic and Keep Blood Strong
Advice on maintaining blood health urges readers to monitor fatigue and loss of appetite. It promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as a remedy, noting both liquid and tablet forms contain identical medicinal value and are sold by druggists.
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Gude
Tanlac Promises Digestion Boost and Vitality
An advertisement extols Tanlac as a digestive tonic and body builder that improves appetite, energy, and overall health by energizing the digestive tract and ensuring complete nutrient use. It urges readers to obtain Tanlac from local druggists and drug stores for immediate benefits.
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Alimentary Canal
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