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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1903

Page

10

Big Fight for Fair Millions in Post-Accident Estates

Paris reports a strong legal contest over the estates of the late Mr and Mrs Charles L Fair who died in an August automobile crash. American counsel including Frank I Hyde Donald Harper Edmond Kelly lead claims for various relatives with proceedings likely to move to New York San Francisco and Paris. Hyde says affidavits have built a prima facie case that Mr Fair died first.

Paris Charles L. Fair Trouville San Francisco New York

Conry Ready to Return to Washington for fight over speech

Congressman Joseph A. Conry plans to return to Washington Monday where he will face Congressman Steele of Indiana who seeks to expunge his speech criticizing ninth district leaders. A telegram from Speaker Henderson said Monday is soon enough and no action will occur before then. Conry remains confident rules allowed printing the speech and welcomes Steele’s upcoming challenge.

Joseph A. Conry Washington Steele Indiana Congress Conry Ninth District Henderson Thayer

Joe's Mission Opens at Shawmut Avenue

The Mission at 72 Shawmut avenue will be formally opened Sunday evening and then open to the public daily. It is named in honor of Joseph Mc Donald, longtime superintendent of mission work in the field.

Joe

Trust or Gift in Cox Estate Case Probed in Equity Court

In Equity Court Judge Sheldon hears the case of Charles W. Caston as administrator against T Abbe who claims the entire Cox estate was given to him. Cross examination reveals the will’s destruction, alleged gifts, and the trust vs gift issue. The trial focuses on whether the property was held in trust or as an absolute transfer.

Hi. T. Abbe Charles W. Caston Alexander D. Cox Abbe Sheldon Equity Court Whipple Dr. Cox Mr. Whipple Thomas McKay Mrs. Weeks

SCHOONER ANNIE WESLEY REPORTED LOST OFF SABLE ISLAND

Gloucester reports the schooner Annie Wesley and its 13 crew are lost after Nov 22 departure from Gloucester for Georges Bank cod. A gale drove the vessel ashore near Sable Island with no survivors. crew lists include master Harry Henderson and 12 others with ties to Gloucester and Sweden.

Gloucester Annie Wesley Crinchantielts & Thompson Titania Sable Island Wesley Weslen Atlantic Harry E. Henderson Fort Square Thomas Scott Cook Rogers Street Olaf Persson Commercial Street Sweden Axel Neilson Augustus Peterson Main Street M. Denis Arnburg Curtis G. Carr Railroad Avenue Peter Monsen Short Street Christopher Clausen Charles Duncan Perkins Street Michael O'Donnell Albert Strenberg Columbia Street Frank Kemp Duncan McAskill Duncan Street Daniel Wagner Nellie Bridget O'Donnell Boston Otto Sodagren Essex Cunningham & Thompson Gloucester Fishing Insurance Company Cape Cansel

Express robbed near Butte by dynamite blast

The Burlington express east bound was held up near Butte Montana this morning. The express car safe was wrecked with dynamite and a train hand was shot. A posse with bloodhounds pursues the bandits through the area.

Butte Mont Burlington Express

Barque E. S. Powell Lost. Every Man Saved

Captain Donald Wright and nine crew members of the barque E. S. Powell bound from New York to Savannah were rescued after their vessel foundered 200 miles ENE of Hatteras. They arrived at Wilmington aboard the revenue cutter Tuscarora with a cargo of cement. rescued by schooner Edgar W. Murdock captained by Magune from Brunswick to New York.

Wilmington N.C Donald ,Wright E.S. Powell New York Savannah Tuscarora Hatteras Edgar W. Murdock Magune Brunswick

Bargain Sale Slashes Men and Boys Suits and Coats

Black diagonal and unfinished worsted suits once $20 are now $10. Single and double breasted black suits and 3-button cutaway frocks available. Odd black coats from $15 to $20 suits offered at $5. Remaining $12 and $10 suits and overcoats cut to $7.50. Boys 3 piece suits sizes 10 to 16 years priced $3.75 from $5 to $7.

Moody and Miles May Come for Evacuation Day

If the health of Secretary Moody improves he will join General Miles for Evacuation Day March 17 observances in South Boston. A committee will meet Miles on arrival from Europe and arrange for Miles to be a guest of the South Boston Citizens Association on the anniversary.

Moody Nelson A. Miles South Boston Miles

Old Jube the tramp printer returns to Hyde Park office

In Hyde Park a famed New England tramp printer known as Old Jube Hugh Conway enters the Gazette office this morning and resumes work as if no time had passed. Born in 1832 he is 71 and has worked in many Massachusetts towns during a migratory printing career. For three decades Hyde Park has been a stamping ground where Editor Moseley expects him to take his old case again.

Hyde Park Old Jube New England Gazette Office Hugh Conway Anne Massachusetts Moseley Conway

Temperance Sermons Draw Large Crowds at Immaculate Conception

On the second Friday monthly the Church of the Immaculate Conception hosts temperance sermons under St. Valentine’s T. A. and B. Society. Tonight the Rev. Thomas Wallace S. J. of St. Mary’s Church will deliver the sermon to a large audience.

Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Valentine's T. A. and B. Society Thomas Wallace S. J St. Mary’s Church

Mabilleau Delivers Lecture on Conservatives and Clericals

M. Leopold Mabilleau spoke at Sanders Theatre yesterday as the second in a Cercle Francais series. His talk examined the Conservative Party and the clerical influence in France.

Leopold Mabilleau Sanders Theatre Cercle Francais

Hoar Bill Indorsement Defeated in Massachusetts House

Massachusetts House votes 126 to 44 against endorsing Senator Hoars bill to limit injunctions and define conspiracy. Republicans oppose, Worcester County Democrats support. measure referred to rules and not advanced for suspension. List of dissenting names included.

Massachusetts House of Representatives Hoar Congress House Philippine Islands Worcester County James F. Carey Haverhill Committee On Rules MacCartney Rockland Massachusetts Newton Everett Batchelder Batchellor Fred P. Bennett Brewster Brigham Dodge Duff Frothingham Gerrett Googins Gove Hall Hatch W. H. S. Hayes Homans Howe Hubbard Jewett Klemm Lane Luce Mostley Gilbert M. Nichols Paige Parker Potter Rogerson Rounds Stevens Stone Tift Thayer Underhill Vinal W. H Walker Warner Weatherbee Whitinglow Field Dyer Ladd

Funeral for Patrick Galvin Held at St Peter's Church

The funeral for Patrick Galvin was held yesterday from his Savin Hill home 43 Donkin Terrace. A solemn requiem mass at St Peter's Church was celebrated by Rev Father Kenney with Fathers Blunt and McBride assisting. Galvin, long a Boston resident, was known in the district for over 30 years in the teaming business.

Patrick Galvin Donkin Terrace Savin Hill St. Peter’s Church Father Kenney Father Blunt Father McBride Galvin Boston

Dorchester High School Cadets Hold First Evening Officers Dance

The Dorchester High battalion will host its annual officers dance in the school hall this evening it marks the first school run party held at night under pupil auspices.

Dorchester High Battalion

Miss Bradley to Contest $50,000 Suit in Stamford

Miss Alice Bradley of Sound Beach fights Mrs. Charles E. Quintard’s $50,000 suit for loss of her husband’s affections. She denies the charge and claims her late father Soulesbury Bradley’s estate was not $80,000. She accuses Quintards of chasing her inheritance and praises Mr. Quintard as kind while noting family tensions.

Stamford Conn Fed Alice Bradley Sound Beach Charles E. Quintard Miss Bradley Soulesbury Bradley New York Mr. Quintard

Five Countries May Now Fight Five Countries

Advices from San Jose Costa Rica report a Salvadorean diplomatic mission arriving on February six proposing a triple alliance with Honduras and Costa Rica against Guatemala and urging a union of Central American republics. Civil war in Honduras continues Guatemala aids Bonilla opponents. Nicaragua and El Salvador cooperate against Guatemala and arm its foes. About three thousand Salvadorean troops are near Guatemala’s frontier.

Panama Colombia San Jose Costa Rica Republic of Salvador Salvador Honduras Guatemala Central America Bonilla General Sierra Nicaragua

Finsen Violet Ray Used in Boston for Cure Claims

Dr. G R Southwick uses the Finsen violet ray in Boston to treat cancer eczema and early tuberculosis. The Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital plans to install a violet ray apparatus within two weeks. Reports praise rapid improvements after 10 minute sessions three times weekly with X rays.

Boston G. R. Southwick Mann Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital Homeopathic Hospital Southwick

Harbor Crowded With Coal Vessels

The harbor saw 48 coal vessels in port as of Wednesday with Abbie Ingalls delivering 270 tons hard coal from Port Reading. Total receipts reached 89,061 tons in five years with 31,176 tons hard coal, marking a record for the port’s heavy coal arrivals.

Abbie Ingalls Port Reading N. J Eleanor A. Percy Norfolk Gibson Philadelphia Burnside Melrose Perth Amboy

Morgan Attacks Canal Treaty in Senate Debate

In a five hour executive session the Senate heard Senator Morgan push for extensive amendments to the Panama canal treaty with Colombia. He claimed the accord is loosely drawn and called for about 30 proposed amendments to safeguard U S interests.

Washington Senate United States Republic of Colombia Morgan

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