One-Cent Will Sent to Brooklyn Probate Court
The will of Anna K. Gilman has been sent to the King's County Surrogate Court in Brooklyn for probate per Judge Lawton's decree. The document, on file in Middlesex probate for almost 20 years, purports to be worth more than 1 million dollars and leaves heirs only one cent each. Frazier Gilman of Brooklyn filed the petition as the deceased’s sole living brother and closest relative.
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Anna K. Gilman
King’s County
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lawton
East Cambridge
Middlesex Registry of Probate
Frazier Gilman
Court House
Wakefield
Jury Takes 65 Talesmen For Double Murder Trial
Pittsfield July 24 sixty five jurors were examined in Superior court to select a panel of twelve for the murder trial of Vincenzo Catrello and Matteo Napolitano in the March 25 1915 Dalton Woods death of Vincenzo Cresci The foreman is Samuel G Colt two city councilmen are empaneled and District Attorney Ely opened the case as circumstantial evidence. The jury viewed Cresci skeleton found Aug 15 1915 and will be held in custody during the trial.
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Pittsfield
Vincenzo Catrello
Matteo Napolitano
Vincenzo Cresci
Dalton Woods
Samuel G. Colt
Colt
John L. McLaughlin
Frank W. Bearsley
Ely
Commonwealth
Cresci
Army Appropriation Bill Increases Approved
July 24 Senate voted to halt wholesale reductions and approve increases totaling over 30 million dollars in the army appropriation bill. Provisions covered ordnance and equipment for the regular army and National Guard as sections were reached.
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Washington
Senate
National Guard
Foreign Service
House
Senators Debate Military Spending For Preparedness
Discussion on defense appropriations follows tension easing in Mexico with large boosts to ordnance, ammunition, and equipment. Senate alters small arms and aviation budgets as Chairman Chamberlain rebukes anti preparedness critics and defends reformers against war profiteering claims.
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Senate
House
Chamberlain
Military Committee
Norris
Congress
Protestant Church Notes Span Unions and Transfers
Union service at Arlington Street Church next Sunday July 30 features Rev. Professor Henry W. Foote of Harvard Divinity School. Other sermons listed across Aug including speakers from Urbana Milwaukee Buffalo and Meadville. Beth Eden Fitchburg raises funds to hire Andrew Carnegie for a new pipe organ arriving by Sept. 1. Worcester pastors Crooks and Bradley involved in new calls and substitutions. Hope Church Amherst merges with St. John’s Springfield. DeBerry to preach monthly at Bethel?
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Henry W. Foote
Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street
South Congregational Society
Church of the Disciples
Albert R. Vail
Unitarian Church
Urbana
Ill
Walter F. Greenman
First Unitarian Society
Milwaukee
Wis
Beth Eden Baptist Church
Fitchburg
Andrew Carnegie
R. B. Johns
Hope Congregational Church
Amherst
Philadelphia
Hope Church
St. John’s Church
Springfield
William N. DeBerry
Mrs M Gee Granted Visit Rights In Custody Ruling
The custody of six year old Catherine Frances McGee is settled by agreement of both parents. From now until Sept 10 she stays with her mother Mary E McGee then goes to her aunt Mrs Catherine Miskel in Brookline for schooling. From Friday evening to Sunday evening each week she remains with her mother.
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Catherine Frances McGee
James McGee
Hotel
Essex
Mary E. McGee
Hollis Street
Lambs at Franklin Park Weaned Amid Bleating Woes
A report from Franklin Park recalls the moment lambs were weaned, their cries piercing the park as they wandered with the rams behind a two wire fence. The scene captures the dreary mood of separation and the animals' distress.
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Franklin Park
Prize ram leads Brockton Fair gift in city park
Twenty seven thoroughbred lambs thrive under Park Commissioner Dillon and James Walsh. A bold ram from Brockton Fair adorns the flock, while the park’s flock funds itself through wool and crops, providing salaries and feed from city gardens managed by Sweeney and his dog.
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James Walsh
Franklin Park
Dillon
Brockton Fair
James Sweeney
Post
John H. Dillon
Jordan Marsh Company Notes Around the Store
Jordan Marsh highlights travel goods for summer trips with Pulman kimono and gabardine fabrics on sale. Printed Half-Silk Marqui settes feature floral designs at 39c a yard. Books and linens are offered on various floors of the store with stock listed and prices noted.
Sheep keep park lawns trimmed to save city costs
The article notes that year round sheep in the park keep the grass closely clipped, saving the city money. Currently one dog tends the sheep, with plans to add a second dog later.
Charlestown Man Fined Twenty Dollars for Accosting Woman
John Powers of 17 Bowdoin Street West End was fined 20 dollars in Charlestown court chaired by Judge Joseph A. Donovan for accosting a young woman in City square. He paid 10 dollars and was ordered to raise the remaining 10 within two weeks. Powers said he thought he knew the woman.
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City Square
Charlestown
John Powers
Bowdoin Street
West End
Joseph A. Donovan
Powers
Two Accused of Theft in Department Stores
Two men were arrested in the shopping district yesterday by Inspectors Pelton and Loughlin for stealing shirts from department stores. They were arraigned in police court and held in 1000 dollar bonds for a hearing today.
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Pelton
Loughlin
Riley body in state at Indiana Capitol crowds honor Hoosier poet
Thousands file past the casket of James Whitcomb Riley in the Indiana State Capitol as burial plans hinge on his sister Mary Elizabeth Payne of New York. While flowers fill the vault, negotiations await her arrival before final arrangements.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield
Mary Elizabeth Payne
New York
State House
Travis the Civil War Artist Dies at 77 in Burlington
William D. Travis, noted Civil War artist and Harper’s field illustrator, died at his Burlington home after months of illness at age 77. He painted Cumberland Army views including equestrian portraits of famed generals and later ran a rural studio in Burlington.
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Burlington
N. J
William D. Travis
Travis
Harper's
Chelsea Undertaker Buried in Woodlawn
Funeral services for Edward B. Douglas, Chelsea undertaker of over 20 years, were held at the family home 411 Broadway yesterday at 2 PM. Rev. T. C. Barker of Somerville led the service, with delegations from the Massachusetts Undertakers' Association, Clan Campbell of Argyl, O. S. C., and the New England Order of Protection attending. Burial followed at Woodlawn.
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Edward B. Douglas
Chelsea
Broadway
T. C. Barker
Somerville
International Bible Students’ Association
Massachusetts Undertakers’ Association
Clan Campbell
Argyl
New England Order of Protection
Woodlawn
Elephants Ravage Shade Trees At Franklin Park Zoo
Curator McNealy struggles to protect yard shade as Mollie Waddy and Tony the elephants repeatedly destroy trees for foliage. Meanwhile religious notices announce a 7:45 close novena and retreats at Convent of the Cenacle and Mission Church, with listed feast days for St. James St. Ann Pantaleon Nazarius Celsus Victor Innocent Martha.
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McNealy
Franklin Park Zoo
Mollie
Waddy
Tony
James
Apostle
Ann
St. Pantaleon
Nazarius
Celsus
Victor I
St. Innocent L
Martha
Franklin Park
Catholic Church Activities and Novena Gatherings
The 8 o'clock mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross benefits the Confraternity of the Holy Cross with the regular 8 pm meeting and holy hour. A large crowd attended the third novena evening for St Ignatius Loyola at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The St James and St Ann novena at St James Church continues with Rev Michael J Ryan preaching each evening.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Confraternity of the Holy Cross
St. Ignatius Loyola
Society of Jesus
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
East
Concord Street
St. James and St. Ann
St. James’ Church
South End
Michael J. Ryan
Trip to Bass Point Offers Cool Escape From Heat
A cool breeze at Bass Point Na hant lures travelers from Bay Line wharf 400 Atlantic avenue with steamers running all day until the last boat at 9 45 p m and from Ocean Pier Revere Beach on a half hour schedule for bass point excursions.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Bay Line
Atlantic Avenue
Ocean Pier
Revere Beach
Allen confirmed for Nebraska U S Attorney post
After months of opposition from Senator Hitchcock the Senate confirmed Thomas S. Allen as United States attorney for Nebraska. Allen is a brother in law of William Jennings Bryan.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Thomas S. Allen
United States
Nebraska
Senate
Allen
William Jennings Bryan
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