Heirs Contest Blake Will Of 125 000 In Probate Court
The probate hearing over Christopher Blake's 125000 will began in Dorchester with grandchildren Annie Braddish Mattie Blake Helene Blake Etta Blake Elizabeth Blake and Caroline Young contesting the will on grounds of alleged mental incapacity. Witnesses including Dr. Joseph Ingoldsby and Edward Blake testified about the testator's health after a 1903 accident and family dynamics. The widow Helen Blake defended the will as fair and the case was continued to the next morning.
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Christopher Blake
Dorchester
McKim
Annie Braddish
Mattie Blake
Helene Blake
Etta Blake
Elizabeth Blake
Caroline Young
J. F. Young
South Boston
Joseph E. Ingoldsby
Blake
Oliver F. Rogers
Helen T. Blake
Ready for South Boston Evacuation Day Parade
Plans for the South Boston Evacuation Day parade are nearly complete with a detailed March route from Edward Everett square through Dorchester and Broadway to Dorchester avenue. The lineup includes Coast Artillery from Forts Warren Banks Revere Strong and Andrews, marines from Boston navy yard, sailors from Wabash, school cadets, and city officials.
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South Boston
Edward Everett
William J. Casey
George Proctor
National Lancers
Battalion
Coast Artillery
Forts Warren Banks
Revere
Strong and
United States
New York
Signal Corps
Frank P. Edwards
Ninth Infantry
Fifth Infantry
Lawrence J. Logan
George F. H. Murray
John H. Dunn
Naval Brigade
James H. Dillaway, Jr
James M. Robertson
M. J. O'Connor
Legion of Spanish War Veterans
Dorchester High School
South Boston High School
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Time extended on Tucker exceptions in Suffolk case
The deadline to file exceptions in the Charles L. Tucker case is extended to March 28 by Judge Sheldon after a motion by Vahey Innes and Mansfield. A new trial motion will be heard at Suffolk courthouse with Judges Sheldon and Sherman on March 2.
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Charles L. Tucker
Sheldon
Vahey, Innes and Mansfield
Suffolk
Sherman
Boots Elopers Step Out Of The Book
Two South End toddlers Charley Archdeacon and Catherine Collins eloped from 23 Hudson Street and 37 Albany Street respectively. They were found together at a Cornhill show window and handed to Station 2 by a bystander. Parents retrieved them at the police station after a sleepless night. The boys and girl remained tightly bound to each other, bridging their disappearance with a tale from a Dickens story.
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Boots
Holly Tree Inn
Charley Archdeacon
Catherine Collins
Hudson Street
Catherine
Albany Street
Cornhill
Smith
Bluecoats
Party Lines on Dominican Treaty Divide Senate
In Washington the Dominican treaty debate split along party lines as Democrats wavering on ratification considered delaying action for a full investigation of San Domingo conditions and government stability. Even with full Republican support a two thirds vote seemed unlikely without Democrat defections. Senator Spooner sharply criticized the administration in defense of State Department policy.
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Washington
Senate
San Domingo
Gorman
Spooner
Department of State
Murdered Italian girl found with dying brother near Philadelphia
The body of 4-year-old Mary Deluka and the injured 7-year-old Dominik were found at a Dyer's stone quarry, 20 miles from Philadelphia. Mary was sexually assaulted and murdered, Dominik likely injured while defending her. Dominik lies in West Chester Hospital in a dying condition as a posse hunts the killer.
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Philadelphia
Mary Deluka
Dyer’s Stone Quarry
Dominik
Westchester
My Old Kentucky Home to Be Staged in East Boston Friday
Arrangements are complete for a performance of the military drama My Old Kentucky Home at Fitton Hall East Boston Friday evening. John J Doug lass the author and actor plays Captain Morgan U S A a spy. John J Agnew and Miss Thresa O Connell of Brighton lead the cast.
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Old Kentucky Home
Fitton Hall
East Boston
John J. Douglass
Fast Boston
Captain Morgan
John J. Agnew
Thresa O’connell
Brighton
Patrick hears Hill's appeal before Court of Appeals
In Albany Albert T Patrick sat before robed judges as ex Senator David B Hill argued his appeal from a murder conviction. Crowds gathered outside while Patrick listened and took notes to aid Hill in the rebuttal planned for the next day.
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Albany
N. Y
Albert T. Patrick
Court of Appeals
David B. Hill
William H. Rice
New York
Patrick
Hill
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Put to Rest Digestive Troubles
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a safe, sensible remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion by aiding digestion with pure pepsin and Golden Seal. They digest meat and other foods even when the stomach is weak, rest the stomach, and help build strength in those run down in flesh. Available at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Stuart
Peruna Conquers Catarrh Worldwide Says Advertorial Feature
An extended Peruna advertisement extols the global reach and efficacy of the catarrh remedy. It cites testimonials from Australia Hawaii Cuba and other places praising Peruna as a universal cure and notes its widespread adoption and laboratory support.
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Prince Jonah Kalanianaole
Congress
Hawaii
Washington, D. C
Senoralga
United States
Gonzalo de Quesada
Bower of Roses and Song Birds at Gilchrist’s Store
A sprawling tour of Gilchrist’s department store describes elaborate summer displays on every floor. The second floor features green decor, lace, silks, and new spring suits while the music department and infant wear showcase fresh lines. The third floor offers renovated upholstery and curtains, and a new sixth floor lunch and rest room for staff.
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Gilchrist’s
Panama
Bishop
Lawmakers Tackle Partial Repeal Of Listing Act
In a heated debate Representative Luce of Somerville chairs a committee on election laws over a partial repeal of the police listing act. Support comes from President Bolton and Chairman Talbot. Ferber backing cites police omissions at Trinity Court and Hotel Lenox. A petition from Boston lawmakers backs the Ferber bill.
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Committee On Election Laws
Luce of
Somervile
House
Bolton
Republican City Committee
Talbot
State Committee
Board of Police
Election Board
Ferber
Ward 10
Trinity Court
Lenox
Ward Committee
Lane
Attis
Gove
Seiberlich
Paradise
Hannan
Moore
Thayer
Webster
Fisk
Locklin
Boston
General Court
Luce
Luce Tax Bill Rejected In State House Vote
Somerville's Mr. Luce urged a measure to let the State keep taxes from railroad corporations. Mr. Cutler opposed it as committee report stood. The House voted 19 to 90 against adopting the Luce tax bill, with Luce urging reflection and committee referral.
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Luce
Somerville
Cutler
House
Committee On Taxation
Douglas
Committee On Ways and Means
Child Labor Law Bill Passed to Engrossment
The House passed the bill to make child labor laws more efficient to be engrossed yesterday. An amendment by Mr. Bowen of Methuen prevailed requiring an oath on the child’s age if no birth or baptism certificate exists before a schooling certificate can be issued.
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House
Bowen
Methuen
Industrial Education Hearings Set At State House Today
Delegations from labor unions in Fall River Haverhill Lynn and nearby cities gather to support Governor Douglas proposal for industrial education at a morning hearing in Room 240 State House. Labor opposition actions may be discussed as evidence in the session.
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Fall River
Haverhill
Lynn
Douglas
State House
Report Against Copley Square Subway Extension
The committee on metropolitan affairs after General Bancroft spoke against extending the subway to Copley Square, reported against the measure in its Senate report.
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Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Bancroft
Copley Square
Senate
McManus Leads Fight Over Osteopathy Bill In House
Representative McManus of Natick pushed a bill requiring osteopaths practicing in the state who are not registered physicians to take an examination within five years. The public health committee opposed the measure, and the House supported the committee, rejecting McManus’s position.
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McManus
Natick
State Board of Registration
Committee On Public Health
House
Bill to regulate yvisection reported adversely
The committee on probate and chancery reported the bill to regulate yvisection adversely yesterday afternoon, signaling potential resistance in the next legislative stage.
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Committee On Probate and Chancery
Prison committee backs hospital for consumptive prisoners
The committee on prisons reported a bill on Governor Douglas’s recommendation to establish a hospital for the care of consumptive prisoners.
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Committee On Prisons
Douglas
Feeding a Cold With Scott’s Emulsion
An old health ad claims feeding a cold with Scott's Emulsion cures a cough or cold and strengthens weak lungs. It promises to drive out illness quickly and prevent recurrence while promoting flesh growth, with a free sample offer from Scott & Bowne at 1357 Broadway, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Sins York
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