Probate Will Trial Set March 13 in French Estate
Mrs. Julia B French widow of photographer Benjamin French faces probate court on March 13 as her son Wilfred pursues a claim that the will is invalid or that the widow is insane. The case follows disputes over inheritance and control of the business at 319 Washington Street with Wilfred seeking a share and questions of mental capacity central to the proceedings.
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Denver
Julia B. French
Benamin French
Ench
Chicago
Illi
Wilfred
McKim
Wilfred French
French
Benjamin French
Sherman L. Whipple
Wilfred A. French
Frank L. Washburn
Grant
Washington Street
Phil lips defeats ims in sixth round at National Sporting Club
London reports that Ted Phil lips of Birmingham defeated Joe ims of New York in the sixth round of a 15 round contest for ten pounds at the National Sporting Club this evening.
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London
National Sporting Club
Ted” Phillips
Birmingham
Joe’ Ims
New York
Porto Rico tariff bill opens intense House debate
In Washington on February 19 the Porto Rico tariff bill discussion opened in the House with Democrats unified against the measure and Republicans led by McCall and Littlefield forming a cross‑party front. Debate centered on constitutional reach over new possessions and free trade with Porto Rico.
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Washington
Porto Rico
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Payne
Dalzell
Penn
Senate
Hale
Congress
United States
Will contest over Mary H. Loring's Newton estate
Nephew Joshua L. Woodward challenges the will of Mary H. Loring with Judge Hiram P. Harriman as counsel. Executor named is Charles A. Cotting of Brookline. The largest bequest is Newton real estate for a home for aged females, left to the oldest incorporated home as of her death.
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Mary H. Loring
Newton
Joshua L. Woodward
Hiram P. Harriman
Charles A. Cotting
Brookline
Mary Booth Dies In Snow Storm Not Foul Play
Mary Booth was found dying on the back doorstep of William LaPorte's tenement in Webster Sebago County. Authorities ruled her death accidental after a night out on the Worcester streetcar and a blinding snowstorm causing her to lose her way. No evidence suggested foul play.
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Webster
Mary Booth
William LaPorte
Worcester
Minstrel Show in Chelsea Delights Academy Audience
The Alter-Erolub stage at the Chelsea Academy of Music featured a standout minstrel performance praised as among the finest seen there. The packed house heard acts by Director M Bennett, George Wiley, Fred Monroe, Carl Wells, Thomas Walsh, William Young, Frank Hill, John Wash, Charles Nudd, Bruce Hobbs and numerous chorus members.
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Chelsea
Academy of Music
Alter-Erolub
Academy
Director M, BF. Bennett
George FE. Wiley
Fred Monroe
Carl Wells
Thomas F. Walsh
William S. Young
Frank FE
Hill John A. Wash
Chames Nudd
Bruce W. Hobbs
Lodge Matriarch Mrs Anna Lodge Dies on Beacon Street
Mrs Anna Cabot Lodge mother of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge died yesterday morning at 381 Beacon Street residence from heart failure after a long illness. She was in her ninety first year and had suffered heart trouble for some time. She appeared frail and pale in recent weeks.
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Anna Cabot Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Beacon
Mississippi Legislature backs factory boom with tax exemption
Jackson reports a concurrent resolution inviting home and foreign capital to invest in manufacturing, especially cotton factories, highlighting Mississippi as a manufacturing state. Bills to exempt newly established factories from taxation for ten years are pending and expected to pass this week.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Excelsior Council explores Middle Ages themes
East Boston group Excelsior Council No. 84 held a Monday night talk at Central Hall. Lecturer William S. Healy spoke for an hour on Characteristics of the Middle Ages, presenting observations on customs, learning, and daily life.
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Excelsior Council
East Boston
Central Hall
William ©. S. Healy
War Office telegram signals Cronje surrounded
A Cabinet member told H W Lucy that General Cronje was hopelessly surrounded as a telegram reached the War Office. Mr. Wyndham faced anxious MPs but said the government's news was extremely satisfactory.
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London
H. W. Lucy
War Office
Forces Mobilize as War Looms in Transvaal and Free State
Reports say troops move from the Transvaal to the Free State under prominent generals amid British pressure. The Free State hastens to raise an army to meet British forces at Koffyfontein as an official proclamation orders all males aged 16 to 60 to enlist.
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Transvaal
Free State
Koffyfontein
Boers Report Big Capture Near Koffyfontein
Advices state that burghers seized 3000 cattle and several wagons near Koffyfontein, with eighteen loaded with provisions for Kimberley. Prisoners taken as heavy fighting continues around Kimberley where General Cronje holds his position.
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Koffyfontein
Lorenzo Marques
Kimberley
Cronje
South Mayo Seat Vacated by Davitt Contested
John O'Donnell and Major John McBride nominated to fill the South Mayo MPs seat after Michael Davitt's resignation over the Boer War. The Globe notes McBride could be shot as a traitor if not eligible, since MPs must be British subjects.
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London
John O'Donnell
John McBride
Trish
South Africa
House of Commons
South Mayo
Michael Davitt
Davitt
Globe
Major McBride
Reservists Called To Rejoin For One Year Duty In Home Defence
London announces an army order inviting reservists to return to service for one year to bolster home defence. A $110 bounty is offered to those who rejoin, with the measure announced in the evening.
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London
Berlin firm gets order for 2000 Boer uniforms
A Berlin military clothing firm has received a Transvaal government order for 2000 uniforms to be completed and shipped to Pretoria within two weeks.
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Philadelphia
Berlin
Transvaal
Pretoria
Canadian Club Formed at Young's Hotel Boston
At Young's Hotel last evening the Canadian Club of Boston was organized with officers led by President Dr. Robert H. Upham and Vice President Henry W. Patterson. About fifty leading Boston business and professional men of Canadian birth attended, with charter members including Henry D. Yerxa, Dr. Robert Provan, T. E. B. Marter, Joseph I. Stewart, and others.
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Young’s Hotel
Canadian Club of
Boston
Robert H. Upham
Henry W. Patterson
J. F. Masters
Charles H. McIntyre
W. E. Stavert
Thomas F. Anderson
Alexander P. Graham
Robert Provan
J. W. Low
Henry D. Yerxa
T. E. B. Marter
Joseph I. Stewart
A. Warren Gould
M. J. Keating
C. H. McClare
M. A
War Office Hints At Decisive Boer Campaign Result
A war office message to Mr Lucy suggests Lord Kitchener has outmaneuvered the Boers or is close to delivering his plan and the department waits to announce a decisive outcome.
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MacDonald
French
War Office
Lucy
Lord Kitchener
Boers Anticipate Major Battle Near Fugela Front
London dispatch reports Laurenz Marquez confirming Boer expectations of a large clash at the Fugela. They claim Wiltshire losses at Colesbury and capture of forage wagons, while noting British pressure at Kimberley where General French’s force breached Boer lines and disrupted supply movements, with Boer losses of cattle wagons and men.
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London
Daily Mail
Laurenz Marquez
Pretoria
Fugela
Colesbury
Kimberley
Blamnbank
Lora Roberts
French
British take Hlangwane Hill in Natal campaign
Despatch from Pietermaritzburg reports Sir Redvers Buller has captured Hlangwane Hill as Free Staters withdraw to meet Lord Roberts. Boer big guns are believed moved back across the border with the British advancing in the Natal theater.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Fietermaritzburg
Redvers Puller
Hlangwane Hill
Fragmentary battle line reference reaches Riettontein rear guard
Readable OCR notes positions formerly occupied by the British where the rear guard remains at Riettontein, implying ongoing maneuverings and uncertain status of the frontline.
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Riettontein
Boer Women May Fight
London dispatch notes William T. Stead's Review of Reviews suggesting Kruger's plan to deploy women in trenches to force England to pay a steep price. The piece argues Boer women could wield rifles with skill, prompting global protests and potential peace on honorable terms if British troops target women.
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London
William T. Stead
Kruger
England
Transvaal
Tremont Temple to Host Sir Charles Tupper Banquet
Boston club extends social historical and commercial aims and unanimously invites Sir Charles Tupper of Canada to speak at Tremont Temple on March 6 with a banquet planned in his honor.
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Charles Tupper
Tremont Temple
Boston
Methodist Ladies Night At American House Draws 3800
The Methodist Social Union held its first ladies night of the year at the American House. Dr William H. Thomas of Wilbraham spoke on American Institutions of Learning and Their Relation to the Manhood of the Race. He praised Methodist schools and cited devoted Christian professors. Mrs Caroline Crane Fitton of East Boston sang solos with strong enthusiasm.
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Methodist Social Union
Williiam H. Thomas
Wilbraham
Caroline Crane Fitton
East Boston
Miller's Money Linked to Boston Bank Deposits and Flight
Writs to compel William F. Miller to testify in Franklin Syndicate bankruptcy in Brooklyn. Miller's lawyer argues testimony may incriminate him in a pending New York State case. Creditors claim he must submit to examination or face contempt. Evidence suggests Franklin funds were in a Boston bank with Schlessinger allegedly withdrawing and fleeing to Europe.
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New York
Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Boston
Schlessinger
Europe
L. Powers
The
Esyndicate
Powers
Brooklyn
Sportsman's Show Prep Nears Private Opening in Mechanics Building
Remarkable progress was made in preparing for the private opening of the Sportsman's Show in Mechanics' building on Wednesday evening. Last live game consignments and the US fish car with love fish for the aquarium are expected today. Indians living in the village arrive tomorrow as guides from Maine join George Huston Frank Perkins and W T Pollard, wardens who cross Maine's northern boundary.
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Mechanics
United States
Maine
George Huston
Frank Perkins
Maine Woods
W. T. Pollard
Break Up of Faro Ring in Sagamore House Raid
Officers Burrill and McKenny raided a private room at the Sagamore House on Union street and arrested ten Boston men linked to a faro game. The bank and about 100 chips were seized along with several stacks of cards. John E. Flynn, 17 Stamford, Boston, named head of the gamblers,Booking listed as from Boston. The men were charged with being present where gaming occurred. identified as Solomon Rose, John Roberts, James H Willis, John Murray, Alfred Bellore, John Clark, John Flynn, Arthur Fernaughton, Fred Bruce, George Howard.
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Solomon Rose
John Roberts
James H. Willis
John Murray
Alfred Bellore
John Clark
John &. Flynn
Arthur Fernaughton
Fred Bruce
George Howard
Medford Common Council Elects Minor Officials
The Medford Common Council met last night and elected minor officials including Fish committee Harry J. Newhall Nason B. Cunningham Edward W. Slack Field drivers Edward C. Ells John McClellan William E. Ober Frank Hathaway Peter Lenox Thomas R. Higgins Caleb K. Sullivan Fence viewers Will C. Eddy Michael F. Dwyer Fred W. Montague Fred W Montague Jr.Fred W. Montague Jr Pound keeper Peter Lenox Measurers of wood and bark Frank Hathaway Fred W. Montague Jude Clark Joseph E. Ober Dana B. Cutter W R Maxwell Joseph N. Comis John A. Smith Nason B. Cunningham.
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Common Council
Medford
Harry J. Newhall
Nason B. Cunningham
Edward W. Slack
Edward CC
Ellis
John McClellan
William E. Ober
Frank Hathaway
Peter Lenox
Thomas R. Higgins
Caleb K. Sullivan
Will C. Eddy
Michael F. Dwyer
I’red W. Montague
Robert M. Spinney
George L. Newhall
WIFE NEAR MOLINEUX AT SING SING DEATH HOUSE
Molineux's wife and mother moved to Sing Sing to apartments facing the death house near the prison. They arrived by train from Grand Central, with two trunks sent to Henry G. Miller's home, and they were guided into the death house to visit Molineux who greeted them warmly after letters preceding the meeting.
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Sing Sing
Molineux
Grand Central Station
Henry G. Miller
Spring Street
Johnson
Annual Goffee Party at Orienta Hall Roxbury
The St. Francis de Sales Church youths held their annual coffee party and dance at Orienta Hall in Roxbury with about 1000 attendees. The event featured a supper at midnight and guests including Dr. O Connell Dr. P P Kelley ex Representative Holland and several named local men and women.
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St. Francis de Sales
Boston Highlands
Orienta Hall
Roxbury
Dr. O'Connell
P. P. Kelley
Holland
Florence O'Neil
Margaret Magher
Marion O'Neil
Joseph Horan
Filizabeth O'Neil
Katie A. Martin
Maria ‘Rb. Kelley
Michael F. Gaddis
Mires Martha Gateley
Margaret A. Coughlin
Hypnotised or Insane In Winnie Case Deepens
The exchange questions Minnie Alden's brother Rideout and his son about alleged hypnosis and insanity linked to Winnie disappearance. Dr. Adams of Westboro Insane Asylum notes mental strain and possible hypnotic control. Minnie reports Rideout may return home by Wednesday and recalls Winnie and Rideout’s frequent companionship.
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Navy Yard
Mortimer
Mr. Rideout
New York
Adams
Westboro Insane Asylum
Minnie Alden
Malden
Winnie
Rideout
Malden Square
Charlestown
Hypnotist Alleged Abductor Held on Bigamy Charges
William F. Rideout of Malden Mass. is jailed at Adams Street station on bigamy abduction and kidnapping charges. Traced from Boston to Hoboken where they married, then to a Brooklyn home where Rideout worked as a janitor. Winnie Alden restored to her father after arraignment. A police court hears claims of hypnotism and forced labor in the snow shovel incident. A letter to a New Brunswick girl labeled Little Rose bud was found.
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New York
William F. MM. Rideout
Malden
Mass
Adams Street
Rideout
Winnie Alden
Boston
Hoboken
Richmond
Brooklyn
New Brunswick
N. J
Rose Bud
Miss Alden
Dog Attacks Hit Two Men on Boston Streets
Dr L Irving of 7 Hanson Street fought off a raging dog after an initial pounce, suffering lip and cheek lacerations. A second attack at Clark's Hotel by an enraged dog injured waiter M J McDonough of 1 Lincoln Park South Boston, tearing flesh on his right leg.
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Buffalo
William R. Shafter
San Francisco
South Africa
Santiago
General Shafter
Dr. L. Irving
Hanson Street
Irving
M. J. McDonough
Clark's Hotel
McDonough
Lincoln Park
South
Boston
Choate Guest of Honor at London Authors Club Dinner
United States ambassador Joseph H. Choate was guest of honor at a packed Authors' Club dinner in London on February 19. Notable attendees included James Bryce Sir George Lewis Anthony Hope Hawkins and J. R. Carter from the U S embassy.
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London
Authors’ Club
United States
Joseph H. Choate
James Bryce
George Lewis
Anthony Hope Hawkins
J. R. Carter
Citizens caucus names Revere town candidates
The Citizens' party of Revere held a caucus in Town Hall last night and nominated candidates for the coming town election. Nominations cover Board of Selectmen at large and by precinct, town clerk, treasurer, tax collector, assessor, auditor, school committee, board of earth, sewer commissioners, library trustees, park commissioner, board of survey, Municipal Light Board, and associated terms with multiple incumbents and new picks.
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Citizens’ Party of
Revere
Board of Selectmen
Simon J. Nevins
Brainard A. Andrews
Hiram B. Ward
F. Louis Loeffler
Arthur B. Champlin
Warren Fenno
G. Arthur Tapley
Charles F. Fenno
George A. Kingham
James H. Wade
Samuel R. Cutler
Robert Pirie
Board of Earth
George L. Butters
Board of Sewer Commissioners
Thomas Farrell, Jr
Public Library
E. F. Cumemings
Alfred le Glover
William H. H. Whiting
Walter A. Janvrin
Board of Survey
Fred T. Monk
Municipal Light Board
William H. Derby
Arthur PB. Champlin
George T. Wilson
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