Gardener's Son Seeks Share of Miss Haskell Estate
Rochester news: George Silveira disputes the Will of Eugenia N Haskell claiming unpaid wages of both himself and his late father Don Jose who served Miss Haskell for 44 years. The estate is valued around 4000 and may be appealed to the Supreme Court. Silveira vows to fight to the finish with Chicago nephews and a Lowell niece in contest.
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Rochester
Haskell
George H. Silveria
Eugenia N. Haskell
Supreme Court
Marion
Silveira
Miss Haskell
Chicago
Lowell
George Silveira
Middleboro
New Bedford
Don Jose
Byron
Don Juan
George
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Advertisement
An ad extols the benefits of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a mild laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It stresses natural action, physician approval, and purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
New England Wire Briefs Highlight Local Incidents
A Maine lobster conference reports fry losses to pollock. Connecticut attorney Arthur L. Campbell is arrested on mail fraud charges. Apsley Rubber Co. in Hudson shuts for December restarts. Reverend Grose blocks a divorcee couple's remarriage. A B A locomotive hits a pheasant at Westboro. A gas piper John W. O Brien dies by gas inhalation in Portland. Boiler explosion endangers engineer William Woodcock. Isle de France balloon to ascend from Pittsfield. Mrs Wiggin dies after being struck by a train. Pittsfield Aero Club organized with Minahan, Bagg, Miller, England.
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Rockland
Lobster Fishermen’s Protective Association
Vinal Haven
Maine Coast
Hartford
Conn
Arthur L. Campbell
Boston
Providence
New England
D. F. McLeod
Hudson
Apsley Rubber Company
Westboro Station
Portland
Portland Gas Light Company
John W. O’brien
Southford
William Woodcock
Pittsfield
Isle de France
Leo Stevens
Albert LeBlanc
Pitsfield
Meredith
Ms Wiggin
Lodging House Sale Leads to Legal Claim in Dorchester
In Dorchester yesterday noon Vito Pretto was hurt by falling rocks during blasting on Floyd street. Della B. Strong was found unconscious from gas poisoning at 37 Falmouth street. Fred Henson, dining at 624 Main street, sustained a fractured nose and lip laceration. James Murphy was found dead at 58 Huneman street. Mattie M. Neal filed a superior court petition alleging she was duped into buying a lodging house on Union Park street and seeks $600 back plus mortgage cancellation.
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Vito Pretto
North
Fleet Streets
North End
Floyd Street
Dorchester
Della B. Strong
Falmouth Street
Fred Henson
Main Street
Charlestown
Relief Hospital
James Murphy
Hunneman Street
Roxbury
Luella M. Balch
Union Park Street
Mattie M. Neal
Superior Court
Woman Heard Talk of Apes in Africa Evidence at Thaw Trial
Miss Ida Vera Simonton, after 16 months in Africa, says Professor R L Garner mastered ape language and proves plants can reason. She witnessed Garner converse with apes, noting his ability to understand signs and his claim that a seven word basic ape vocabulary can convey diverse meanings.
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Pittsburg
Ida Vera Simonton
Africa
Lawrenceville
R. L. Garner
Balloon Flight Lands After 125 Mile Route in New Hampshire
Balloon Stevens 21 piloted by Leo Stevens and James F Lords landed near Lyford Crossing three miles north of Fremont, New Hampshire after a 125 mile voyage from North Adams. They reported a comfortable descent despite a crossing snow squall that briefly made the snow seem to rise.
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North Adams
Brattleboro
Exeter
N. H
Fremont
Paderewski Heads Fifth Symphony Rehearsal Review
A concert review notes Ignace Jan Paderewski as soloist in a program including Pfitzner overture Rubinstein piano concerto No 4 and Brahms Symphony No 2 The critic lauds Paderewski for a refined slow movement and overall virtuosity while criticizing the Rubinstein piece and praising Brahms for freshness vigor and color in the orchestra.
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Ignace Jan Paderewski
Christ Elf
Pfitzner
Rubinstein
Brahms
Anton
Musical Enthusiasts Organize An East Boston Orchestra
A group of West End youths lacking funds formed the Glenwood Orchestra to finance a musical education. Members include Joseph S. Krulee leader violinist Hyman Stearns pianist Max Krulee cornet FE Caroso trombone William Gray clarinet and Philip Robush drummer. They held a successful concert and dance at Armory Hall East Boston to raise funds.
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West End
Joseph S. Krulee
Hyman Stearns
Max Krulee
FE. Caroso
William Gray
Philip Robush
Armory Hall
Boston
Glenwood Orchestra
Social Bud Weds Mr William Gordon Means and Miss Marjory Rice
The wedding took place at the Church of the Ascension on Thursday. Miss Marjory Reeves Rice, debutante of Back Bay society, is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Clarence C Rice. The groom is son of Mrs Arthur Little. Miss Rice wore an empire gown of white liberty satin.
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William Gordon Means
Marjory Reeves Rice
Church of the Ascension
Clarence C. Rice
Back Bay
Brookline
Arthur Little
Miss Rice
Wedding Party Details From Elegant 19th Century Ceremony
The bride wore Venetian point lace with a long court train and a tulle veil held by orange blossoms, carrying a gardenia bouquet. Maid of honor Gladys Durant Rice wore mauve liberty satin with gold lace. bridesmaids included Claire Means Katherine Barton Dorothea Potter Jacqueline Kelley Cornelia Hoyt Eloise Durant. Best man was Robert L. Means. ushers included Albert Goodhue Robert Grant Jr John Reece Philip Little Edward Howland Hendrick Whitman William Gilbert Durant Rice.
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Gladys Durant Rice
Claire Means
Katharine Barton
Dorothea Potter
Jacqueline Kelley
Cornelia Hoyt
Eloise Durant
Robert Ll. Means
Messrs
Albert Goodhue
Robert Grant, Jr
John Reece
Philip Little
Edward Howland
Hendrick Whitman
William Gilbert
Durant Rice
Cram to Lecture on Monastic Architecture in Boston Hall
Ralph Adams Cram, M A., will open a lecture series in Boston College Hall on Dec 11 at p m under St Valentine end St Theresa Total Abstinence Societies. The talk is titled Monastic Architecture and the Destruction of English Monasteries Under Henry VIII.
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MR. Cram
St. Valentine End
St. Theresa Total Abstinence Societies of
Boston
Boston College Hall
James Street
Ralph Adams Cram
Factory Man Weds Nurse After Two Year Romance
Miss Ethel Grace McLane of New York, age 24, becomes wife of John Foster of Hanson Massachusetts owner of Foster box factory. They married by Rev. Lewis B Bates in East Boston after two year romance sparked when Miss McLean cared for Mrs Foster during illness and death.
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Ethel Grace McLane
New York
John Foster
Foster Box
Hanson
Mass
Lewis B. Bates
Bates
East Boston
Foster
Mrs. Foster
Mr. Foster
Thanksgiving charity efforts unite Boston churches in season
In Greater Boston, churches and charitable groups mobilize to aid families unable to afford turkey for Thanksgiving. Morgan Memorial, Deaconess Home, Italian Mission, Hull Street Settlement, Baptist Bethel, and Associated Charities coordinate appeals and relief, with a clergy council set to install Rev. Allen A. Stockdale at Union Church on November 19 and discuss Dr. Loomis’s potential departure.
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Salvation Army
Morgan Memorial
Hull Street
Baptist Bethel
North End
Associated Charities Organization
Allen A. Stockdale
Union Church
Berkeley Temple
Loomis
England
Europe
Congregational Meeting topics and speakers listed
The meeting convenes at 10 30 Monday to discuss Religious and Political Conditions of India. Speakers include Rev F S Hatch and Rev J S Chandler with Rev Frederick A Bisbee addressing Universalist Literature at the ministers meeting.
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India
Messrs
F. S. Hatch
J. S. Chandler
Frederick A. Bisbee
D. D
Mrs Bradley Fires at Brown In Domestic Dispute
The defense contends Brown provoked Mrs Bradley by harassing her for years. When she confronted him at 2:30 PM he allegedly rushed her, she fired, and Brown later died. Hoover says Brown bought the pistol and gave it to Mrs Bradley to defend herself. Court adjourned until Monday.
Death of Dr. Henry J. Scherick Boston dog expert
Dr Henry J Scherick longtime Boston official dog catcher dies. He killed many animals in official duties but studied canines and found them interesting, exhibiting many fine specimens during his career.
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Henry J. Scherick
Boston
Collins Hanged for Murder in Hopewell Cape
Thomas Francis Collins was executed by hanging at Hopewell Cape for the murder of Miss Mary Ann McAuley of New Ireland. The crime occurred on August 10, 1906.
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Hopewell Cape
N. B
Thomas Francis Collins
Mary Ann McAuley
New Ireland
Poetess Nora May French Ends Life at Carmel Bungalow
Nov 15 report states Nora May French, 24, poetess and author, died after taking poison at the bungalow of poet George F Sterling in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a writer and artist colony near Monterey. No motive known.
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San Francisco
Nora May French
George F. Sterling
Carmel-by-the-sea
Monterey
Knox Hat Styles Offer Reasonable Boston Prices
The ad promotes Knox hats and glasses chosen to suit customers. It claims broad selection, reliable quality, and prices of 3.00 3.50 4.00 and 5.00 within reach. Exclusive selling agents in Greater Boston are noted.
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Greater Boston
Richardson's Fur and Auto Apparel Offerings
Extensive line of fur garments fur lined coats suits boots caps gloves and auto apparel. Connections with originators and manufacturers abroad allow us to name prices that make purchases economical. Travelling bags caps umbrellas canes hat boxes and more at Richardson's popular prices. Your wants are here fully anticipated.
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Richardson
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