Sensation in Contest for Riches at East Cambridge Probate Court
In a fortune contest hearing, Leslie A. Simpson accused Daniel Russell estate executors and their attorneys of mismanaging funds, defying a Massachusetts injunction, and undervaluing the inventory. He charged detectives were sent to North Dakota to spy on the claimant, while executors denied claims and the cross-examination continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Russell
Leslie A. Simpson
East Cambridge
Ferdinand B. Almy
Mr. Simpson
Massachusetts
Simpson
North Dakota
Willam C. Russell
Eugene C. Upton
East
Melrose
Berry & Upton
Boston
Dan Russell
Army
Almy Denies Allegations as Court Cites Stricken Questions
In a heated hearing Judge Lawton threw out several defense assertions about counsel conduct while Mr. Almy and witnesses denied fraud and forgery. The session traced disputed Rousseau letters to Berry & Upton and Leith of the Boston Pinkerton Agency as Almy age and ties to the Russell estate were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almy
Lawton
Simpson
Russell
Robert W. Nason
Rousseau
James Rousseau
New York
Berry & Upton
Berry
Leith
Boston Pinkerton Agency
Nason
William
Daniel Blake Russell
Boston
William Co. Russell
Schoolboy Hero Saves Family From Flames at Home
A 17 year old South Hampton student Ralph Hans unassisted rescues a bedridden woman and her two children from a fire. He lifts the woman from her couch and transports them in his sleigh to shelter at his home in Amesbury. The dramatic act saved the family from peril this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Ralph Hans
South Hampton
Fire Drives Diners Out of Conant’s Restaurant
Diners fled Conant's restaurant at 717 Washington Street as smoke poured from the basement. Two women and two men in suites above escaped to the roof. ladders were set up but they chose to wait for firefighters. Two firefighters were overcome by smoke but recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conant’s
Washington Street
Fire in City Restaurant Costs $1500 in Damage
A blaze in a city restaurant trapped several patrons and workers. About 40 people, more than half women, evacuated hurriedly while waitresses Elwina Morrison and Martha Smith, cashier Emma Nichols, and proprietor F H Conant helped or returned for valuables. Four escapees on the stairs were cut off by smoke and reached the roof. Rescue teams including Lieutenant Ritchie and Joseph Wanton of Ladder 17 were pulled to safety but returned to duty. The fire began from a furnace pipe in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwina Morrison
Martha Smith
Emma Nichols
F. H. Conant
James. Little
Arthur Berry
Harriet Berry
Fire destroys Leominster carriage plant
Leominster February 16 A general alarm was sounded for a blaze that leveled the three story wood working building of the S. A. Whitney Carriage Company causing about 50000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
S. A. Whitney Carriage Company
Manitoba Minister Resigns from Alberta Cabinet
Winnipeg Feb 16 The Hon W H Cushing minister of public works in the Alberta Cabinet resigned today He said he would not give his reasons now but would have a lot to say when the government brings in the returns on certain matters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg, Man
W. H. Cushing
Alberta
Amesbury Fire Rescue Saves Family From House Blaze
Evans spotted flames at Harry Brown's Towle Hill home near the Amesbury line. He carried Mrs Brown and two young children to safety, then summoned neighbors with fire extinguishers as volunteers rushed to the scene. Firefighters worked to save belongings though the house likely could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Towle’s Hill
Amesbury
Evans
Harry Lauder
Slez Pak
Martin
Constantino
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Victor Herbert
Lost cash in picture show loss hits district carpenters
Salem February 16 an executive session of North Shore District Carpenters Council officials voted to ask the district attorney to pursue the embezzlement case of Edward A Southard secretary treasurer of the council and local carpenters and joiners union charged with about 1000 dollars stolen from both bodies Southard a noted union figure has been missing nearly a week and recently sent a letter from Williamstown its contents undisclosed An unprofitable investment in a moving picture venture in Lawrence is believed to have cost him money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
North Shore District Carpenters’ Council
Edward A. Southard
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
Southard
Williamstown
Lawrence
Struck by Engine Fatally Injured in Plymouth Man
Brockton February 16 Howard Everson 25 of Plymouth lies in a dying condition at city hospital after being struck by a train on the New York New Haven Hartford tracks. He was hurled 29 feet and suffered several fractured ribs and internal injuries.
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Brockton
Howard Everson
Plymouth
City Hospital
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Everson
Cure for Cough in Five Hours Promoted by Local Doctor
A prominent medical man touts a home remedy claiming to cure any cough in five hours with a laxative Tonle cough syrup. The formula uses wild cherry bark, cardiol essence, and white pine syrup, with dosing instructions for adults and children.
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Russell Fortune
Princeton
Ill
Providence
R. J
Army Uniform Company
Army Uniform Company Incorporated
William C. Russell
Mr. Russell
Minard
Francis N. Spicola
Penn St
Pittsburg
Robert
Brazett
Manitoba
Edison Standard Records Ao
Edison Amberol Records
Edison Grand Opera Records
Edison Phonograph
National Phonograph Co
Lakeside Avenue
Orange, N. J
Tastern
Tremont ST. Taxt
Sactoon
Arar
New England
Tremont ST
Mass
Ify
Progressive
Washington and
Winter Streets
Fri- Gavirice
Eas
Ette
Carbona Cleanser
Hamburg
Gilco
Taffeta
Frid Sa
Goodyear
Miller's
Gilbert’s
Rad
Asc
Riday Price
Irge
Union
Philadelphia
Smallwares
Ads Whitle
Panama
Priddy
Fridy Priice
Peau de Messaline
I Iday Price
Aeceeemaneen
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