William C Russell to Testify in Probate Court Contest
William C Russell is expected to testify today in East Cambridge Probate Court over half of his late father Daniel Russell’s $500 000 estate. The recluse from Wyoming Melrose may confront a Westerner claiming to be his brother Daniel Blake Russell in a dramatic courtroom moment.
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William C. Russell
East Cambridge
Russell
Wyoming
Melrose
Daniel Russell
Mr. Russell
North Dakota
West
Daniel Blake Russell
William
End approaches in Rousseau family sensational case
The testimony phase nears its close with more witnesses to be heard before Judge George F. Lawton. James Delbert Rousseau, claimed by the family as their son and brother, was dismissed after testifying that the family received about 200 dollars weekly while staying at local hotels since last autumn.
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George F. Lawton
Rousseau
James Delbert Rousseau
New York State
Light Penalty for Brokers in Rock Island Case
Simeon B. Chapin head of S. B. Chapin & Co. was suspended from the New York Exchange for 60 days for involvement in the Rock Island fiasco of December 27. Partner Y. D. Countiss received a 30 day suspension. The exchange signaled that the infractions were not treated as serious despite rumors linking Daniel G. Reid to the deal.
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New York
Simeon B. Chapin
Chicago
S. B.chapin & Co
New York Exchange
Rock Island
Y.’. D. Countiss
Mr. Chapin
Whitney Company Valentine Plant Destroyed by Fire
Worcester January 12 fire consumed the George C Whitney Company valentine factory a five story brick building at Union and School streets. Estimated loss is 300000 with 550 workers left unemployed. A general alarm was raised for the blaze.
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Worcester
George C. Whitney Company
Valentine Manufactory
Union
School Streets
Valentines plant blaze traps workers in basement escape
Two plant employees wedged between basement grate bars while escaping a blaze that started from waste near the boilers. Fire spread rapidly through the building to the elevator shaft as hundreds of thousands of valentines, worth about 60000 dollars, burned. both men were rescued by patrolmen Boyce and Loughlin, one injured by smoke.
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Dan Cupid
John C. Uhland
Jonathan Alston
Ahland
Alston
Uhland
George Boyce
Thomas Loughlin
Unemployment Insurance Plans Highlight Liberal Campaign
London reports indicate a major unemployment insurance scheme would be the Liberal government’s goal if returned. Churchill announced a compulsory contributory plan covering over 2.25 million workers. Lloyd George touted a 15 million budget. Balfour warned about Home Rule amid party tensions and cost of living comparisons across Britain Germany and the U.S.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Board of Trade
Glasgow
Churchill
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Wolverhampton
A. J. Balfour
York
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Seance by Famous Medium at Marlboro Street Home
Eusapia Palladino, famed medium, conducted a seance before about 16 society figures last night at 254 Marlboro Street the home of Henry S. Grew II. The event was arranged through Palladino's managers by Thomas P. Curtis of the Lord Electric Co. Attending were Mrs. Siegal and Mrs. Allen Curtis among others, with Palladino's cabinet and iron bound table as her usual paraphernalia brought to the house earlier in the day.
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Eusapia Palladino
Marlboro Street
Henry S. Grew
Mme. Palladino
Thomas P. Curtis
Lord Electric Company
Siegal
Thayer Street
Allen Curtis
Beacon Street
Hereward Carrington
Séance at Palladino Scene Draws Skeptical Guests
Guests gathered in a parlor as Mme Palladino and manager Hereward Carrington led a seance with hidden assistants. The table lifted and moved, a tambourine sounded, cold draughts and shadowy hands appeared, and wax faces formed in a cloth covered wax bowl before continuation on page five.
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Mme. Palladino
Not Likely to Ask for a Recount in Mayor Race
James J. Storrow appears unlikely to pursue a recount as he notes initial hopes underestimated the margin. The official tally matches press returns showing former Mayor Fitzgerald leading by 1415 votes.
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James J. Storrow
Fitzgerald
Storrow Eyes Recount After Narrow City Council Margin
Mr. Storrow gratitude to campaign supporters and voters. He reports an 188 vote lead over his opponent with ward eight challenged votes near 200. He will file for a recount once official results arrive and may urge a City Council recount.
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Mr. Storrow
Boston
William Co. Pree
Municipal League
Fitzgerald Leaps Into City Work Preparations
Mayor-elect John F. Fitzgerald begins preparing for the new administration by reviewing the city's finances with City Auditor Mitchell and arranging a conference with Mayor Hibbard. He expresses thanks for Hibbard's cooperation and aims to outline work before the February inauguration.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Mitchell
Hibbard
Mayor-elect Faces Legislation Hurdles Before Inauguration
The mayor-elect risks legislative delay if he cannot secure all requested bills before inauguration as Speaker Walker wields broad control over the rules committee. Walker and other Republican leaders opposed Fitzgerald's election, raising doubts about his early agenda.
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Walker
Committee On Rules
House
Fitzgerald
Diamond Necklace Lost by Millionaire Wife in City
Mrs. W. G. Sharp seeks a diamond necklace worth thousands that vanished New Year’s night between Hollis Street Theatre and the Hotel Touraine. She resides with her husband, a millionaire mining man, at the Touraine.
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W. G.sharp
W. G. Sharp
Hotel
Touraine
Hollis Street Theatre
Heirloom Necklace Stolen From Touraine Guests
Mrs. Sharp mourns the loss of a family necklace while a liberal reward is offered for its return. Manager Hart of the Touraine searched the theatre for the jewels but found no trace. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp stay at the Touraine. Mr. Sharp leads several major companies as president and director.
Lost Waifs in South End Seek Parents
Two children, Robert Lipsy aged 9 and Joseph Lipsy aged 8, wandered from Everett to the South End seeking their parents who are jailed. Placed under state care, they were brought to the LaGrange Street station for supper and housing and will be turned over to the State this morning.
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Everett
South End
Robert Lipsy
Joseph Lipsy
Methuen Street
Lawrence
Lynch
Baldwin Street
Macksey
Lagrange Street
Chardon Street
Paulhan Sets Record Flight Reaches Near One Mile High
In Los Angeles on January 12 M Louis Paulhan piloted a biplane to an altitude near one mile claiming a world record for high flight. Official measurements show 1424 metres with an aneroid reading 4600 feet, beating Hubert Latham’s 1910 mark by about 1000 feet. total flight time 50 minutes 45 seconds up and 7 minutes 30 seconds down.
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Los Angeles
Cal
M. Louis Paulhan
Paulhan
Federation International Aeronautic
Cortlandt
Hubert Latham
Montmartre
France
Paulhan Reaches New Heights Before 50 000 on Pacific Coast
The French aviator Paulhan ascends above the coast crowd seeking a record, circling three balloons before vanishing into the twilight at 1300 feet. Glenn Curtiss had earlier held the speed record while Cortlandt Vield Bishop of the Aero Club of America watched with excitement as spectators faced a breathtaking ascent.
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Pacific Coast
France
Paul Ran
Glenn H. Curtiss
Paris
Paulhan
Cortlandt Vield Bishop
Aero Club of America
Curtiss
Yale Man Succeeds Pinchot in Forestry Post
President Taft named Henry S. Graves director of the Yale Forest School as forester of the United States to replace Gifford Pinchot. Albert F. Potter becomes associate forester. Both are Pinchot loyalists who have served under him.
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Washington
Taft
Henry S. Graves
Yale Forest School
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Albert F. Potter
Pinchot
Forest School Leadership: Graves Appointed Director in 1906
It notes Mr Pinchot's pivotal role in creating the Yale Forest School and that Mr Graves moved from assistant chief of the forestry division to director in 1906 after two years in the division.
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Pinchot
Yale Forest School
Graves
Division of Forestry
Mr. Pinchot
Yale Forest School Rector Henry Solon Graves Appointed Chief
Henry Solon Graves born May 3 1871 in Marietta Ohio became Yale Forest School rector in 1900 and was named by President Taft to head the forestry bureau succeeding Gifford Pinchot. He studied at Phillips Andover Yale Harvard and Munich and holds honorary MA from Yale 1901. He is a member of several scientific societies and married Ella Marian Weich in 1900.
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Henry Solon Graves
Yale Forest School
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Taft
Marietta
Phillips Andover Academy
Yale
Harvard
Munich
Graves
Washington Academy of Sciences
American Forestry Association
Connecticut Forestry Association
Ella Marian Weich
Senator Brown Labels Aldrich Anarchist in White House Exchange
Nebraska Senator Brown, described as an insurgent, called at the White House and said he supported the President on his progressive program but would "get these anarchists yet." Asked who he meant, Brown replied Aldrich and his crew.
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Washington
Senator Brown
Nebraska
White House
Senator Grown
Aldrich
John’s Medicine Builds You Up Alert
Fragmentary text mentions medicines and doctors' bills but lacks clear events or names. The readable parts suggest a health product claim or ad style phrasing without verifiable facts. Additional context needed to produce a solid summary.
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Back Bay
J. A. Moley
Wasapia Palladino
the Post
Adams House
Wiedric
Boston Wine & Spirits Co
J. J. Doherty
Dock Sq
Doston
Mass
Storrow
Touraine Guest
Tremont Street
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Pr. M
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Thompson's Spa
Piper Heidsieck
Louis Paulhan
Colown
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Ether John
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