Russell's Name On Letters Sparks Heir Fraud Claim
In East Cambridge court, Daniel Blake Russell of North Dakota seeks half of Daniel Russell of Melrose's estate, claiming to be James Rousseau the supposed bogus heir. Witnesses from Brasier New York, including William Rousseau, assert David Blake Russ sell is their brother James Rousseau, with Mrs Julia Demo and Mrs William Rousseau identifying handwriting and letters as from Rousseau.
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Letters and photographs fuel court over missing son mystery
Witnesses testified that James D. Rousseau allegedly changed his name to Russell after going West and that unsigned postcards and letters identified his family in Messina, New York. Handwriting experts may be called as the defense challenges the claimant’s authorship amid dramatic claims of a Bombay, New York family history and a brother's courtroom sighting.
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Joseph Rousseau
Messina
N. Y
James Rousseau
North Dakota
Simpson
Taft Says He Will Not Run Again In 1915
In Tacoma Washington on October 1 President Taft indicated he will not seek a second term. While accepting an invitation to the San Diego exposition celebrating the Panama Canal opening in 1915 he stated the date lies beyond his term but he would attend due to his longstanding interest in the canal and Pacific trade.
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Taft pledge on Panama Canal completion in 1915 stirs debate
President Taft’s unqualified claim that the Panama Canal would be completed in 1915 has drawn reactions. Readers see continued coverage on Page 5 Fifth Column. Also noted are reduced fares on the Boston to New York Metropolitan line, $3 on the turbiners Harvard and Yale. See advertisement.
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Whitney abandons Boston meet with Dr Cook after cross country trip
Harry Whitney, a New Haven sportsman prominent in the Cook Peary dispute, left the Nova Scotia express 16 miles from Boston instead of continuing to meet Dr. Frederick A. Cook in the city. He had received urgent telegrams for an interview and a messenger message at Portsmouth. Whitney exited the private compartment and was driven away from Salem station by automobile.
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Nova Scotia Express
Boston
Frederick A. Cook
Whitney
Cook
Portsmouth
Salem
Whitney Heads to New Haven on Midnight Express
Mr. Whitney travels by automobile to Boston to catch the midnight express to New Haven. Dr. Cook and Dillon Wallace arrive in a separate car and proceed to their staterooms.
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Dr Cook’s North Pole Trip Story Returns in Sunday Post
The tenth instalment of Dr. Cook’s travel narrative is set to appear in tomorrow’s Sunday Post, continuing his account of the polar journey with new observations and experiences.
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Mercy of Thief Seizes Woman in Her Home at Wakefield
Mrs George H Adams of 169 Haverhill Street Wakefield was held up in her home shortly after 9 am by a burglar who threatened to kill if she cried out He forced her to guide him through the house using a keen edged chisel over her head as he searched for money which she said was not on the premises.
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George H. Adams
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Reading
Rare Courage Lets Stranger Ransack Home for Cash
Mrs Adams guided a stranger through her home as he searched every nook and corner in a futile bid to find cash she supposedly hid, displaying notable composure and resolve throughout the intruder’s probing.
Expect War On Income Tax Plank Across Massachusetts
The Committee on Resolutions led by Chairman John L Bates of Boston outlines a statewide lineup of speakers and district representatives. Notable names include James H Walker Amesbury James Logan Worcester Frank A Hosmer Amherst John J Higgins Somerville and district delegates from Pittsfield Springfield Worcester and more. The document lists 14 congressional districts with respective members and their home towns.
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James H. Walker
Amesbury
James Logan
Worcester
Frank A. Hosmer
Amherst
John J. Higgins
Somerville
William A. Burns
Pittsfield
W. N. Caldwell
Springfield
Charles M. Thayer
Henry N. Fisher
Waltham
Solon W. Stevens
Tewksbury
William D. Chapple
Salem
George R. Jones
Melrose
Elwyn F. Preston
Woburn
A. C. Rathshesky
Charles S. Pierce
Milton
D. Chauncey Brewer
Charles H. Pearson
Brookline
James M. Swift
Fall River
Arthur Lord
Plymouth
Income Tax Clash Seen at Republican Night Before
Rumors of war over the income tax dominated a Republican pre-convention night at Symphony Hall. Ex-speaker John N. Cole from Andover warned he may attend today if the platform on income tax remains dull. Governor Draper backs a plank urging legislative action, while the Democratic platform demands adoption and accountability.
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Resolutions Committee Fights Tax Mention in Platform
At Young's Hotel the resolutions committee clashed over deleting tax references from the platform. Chairman John L. Bates called removing mention of the tax a grave error during yesterday's meeting.
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Harvard May Share Estate
New York October 1 Harvard University may receive the bulk of the late Charles F McKim estate left in trust with his daughter Margaret McKim as immediate beneficiary The balance goes to the American Academy of Rome If the academy has no portion of a $1 000 000 fund upon the daughters death the estate will go to Harvard for architecture scholarships
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Margaret McKim
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Saint Church Leader Stetson Loses Teaching License
Boston officials revoke Augusta E. Stetson’s license to teach Christian Science and remove her practitioner and teacher card from the Christian Science Journal. The move shocks New York followers who expect a split in the First Church of Christ Scientist as Stetson looms as the city’s dominant influence second to founder Mary Baker Eddy.
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Christian Science Church
Inquiry Ends Over Mrs Stetson Teaching Methods
Directors of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston completed an exhaustive inquiry into Mrs Stetson’s teaching and practice of Christian Science on September 25. The result was kept largely quiet in this city, with only a few aware of the final outcome.
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Forecast for New England Weekend Weather
Washington dispatch notes generally fair conditions in New England Saturday with showers in extreme north. Sunday expected fair with moderate to brisk north winds. Steamers bound for European ports will face a moderate westerly wind and fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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Boston Red Sox Triumph Over Tigers in Odd Finale
Boston Red Sox defeated Detroit Tigers in a comedy finale by six runs to zero as racing and college football notes fill the item. Sir Thomas Lipton may pursue challenges in America’s Cup while Harvard eyes an easy test against Bowdoin and Cornell Princeton football opens today. Philadelphia Athletics drop another frame to Chicago 4 3 and the New York Highlanders take a doubleheader from St. Louis 6 0 and 11 4.
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Express Service to Worcester Schedule Debuts
Express cars depart Park Square at 9 in the morning and at 4 and 5 in the afternoon beginning Wednesday September 29. Fare is 55 cents single ride and one dollar for a round trip. Advertisement.
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