Witness Against Russell Weakens in Probate Court
Attorney Simpson for Daniel Blake Russell in East Cambridge Probate Court secured a witness admission that if Claimant Russell is 5 feet 8 inches tall, the matter hinges on height. The estate totals $500000 from Melrose, with proceedings continuing on Page 5 Third Column.
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Justice Bishop, Massachusetts jurist, dies at 63
Robert Roberts Bishop associate justice of the Superior Court of Massachusetts and 1882 Republican gubernatorial candidate died at his Newton home after months of illness. Born Medfield March 31 1834 he attended Phillips Academy Harvard Law School and earned an honorary MA from Dartmouth in 1878.
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Notable Massachusetts Judge Bishop and Lawyer Dies
A prominent Boston lawyer and judge who began practice in 1861, partnered with Thornton K. Lothrop, then moved to Newton in 1863. He served as Representative in 1874 and as Senator 1878–1882, later president of the Senate. He handled major railroad litigation including the Berdell Bonds case and the New York & New England bondholders organization. An ardent Sumner supporter, he backed Sumner on all ballots. Appointed associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court in 1888, he opened the Crim inal Court session last July. He leaves three sons, Robert R. Jr., Elias B., and Joseph T. Bishop.
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Pittsburg Favorite For Today's Battle
Baseball fans focus on three post season series opening today. The Pirates face the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburg while the New York Giants meet the Boston Red Sox in New York and the Cubs oppose the White Sox in Chicago. NL clubs are favored.
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92d Regular Dividend Payable in October 1909
The 92d Regular Dividend will be payable Thursday, Oct. 14, 1909. All dividends for the last nine years have been at the rate of 4 percent. Deposits may be sent by mail.
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Pittsburg Town Roars Over Baseball Frenzy
Pittsburg, October 7, the iron and steel city runs wild as baseball fever grips the town. Fans celebrate and chaos erupts as memories of big games float above crowded streets and smoky yards. Continued on Page 12.
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Ten Claimants Seek Share of Corbett Estate
Four alleged natural children of the late William J. Corbett of South Boston seek to share a $300,000 estate. The claimants Joseph Corbett 33 Rebecca Corbett 27 Isaac Corbett 29 and Mrs Fanny Freedman 24 arrived from Philadelphia presenting themselves as heirs to a fortune long associated with a man reputed to be single.
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South
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Fanny Freedman
Rebecca Corbett
Isaac Corbett
Philadelphia
Recluse William J Corbett and fortune dispute shock Boston
A South Boston recluse William J Corbett is cited as reserved and dignified. Yesterday four people of Jewish extraction arrived in Boston claiming the big fortune, signaling a sensational case. The will contest pits School Committeeman Thomas J Kenny for James J Corbett against Fred Barlow and John Barlow as legitimate heirs, promising a bitter legal battle.
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James J. Corbett
Fred Barlow
John Barlow
Corbett
Death of Nova Scotia Official in Cambridge House
Hon. W. P. Pipes of Halifax, attorney general of Nova Scotia, died suddenly at 60 Winthrop Street Cambridge while visiting Mrs. Ada McLean Pratt. Declared natural causes by medical examiner after a chest congestion and collapse. Body shipped to Amherst for memorial arrangements. Continued on Page 6 Second Column.
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the Post
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Forecast for New England in early October
Washington report outlines fair conditions for Friday and likely Saturday in New England with moderate temperatures and light variable winds. The forecast notes improving weather for the region as autumn continues, aiding outdoor plans and travel.
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Boston Doves Triumph in Final Game of Season
Boston Doves beat Philadelphia 7 to 5 to close the season while Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 5. Boston Red Sox travel to New York for today’s game against the Giants with Mathewson and Cicotte slated to pitch. Brookton Marathon will start from RB A A clubhouse. Wigglesworth named Harvard varsity quarterback after yesterday’s practice. English High and Rindge Manual end athletic relations. Penisa Maid wins 45000 purse at Lexington.
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Express Service to Worcester Opens Sept 29
Express cars start from Park Square Wednesday September 29 at 9 AM 4 PM and 5 PM. Fare 55 cents single trip round trip 1 dollar. Advance rates apply.
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Postal Laws Allow Separate Mail for Sunday Post Novelties
Under the Postal Laws these Sunday Post Novelties cannot be mailed with the Sunday Post. They will be sent by separate mail to readers outside Greater Boston who forward to Circulation Department, The Sunday Post, Boston, the heading of the Comic Section and 3 cents in stamps for each Novelty. Open as long as supply lasts.
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