Probate Court Hearing on Russell Will Execution
In East Cambridge the Probate Court resumed the hearing on David B. Russell petitioning the court to contest the execution of his father Daniel Russell's will from Melrose. Many women attended. William C. Russell was absent. Nelson L. Sheldon objected to exhibits about Robert N. Twist's two misdemeanor convictions in Malone, N Y. Judge Lawton reserved ruling.
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East Cambridge
David B. Russell
Daniel Russell
Melrose
William C. Russell
Nelson L. Sheldon
Robert N. Twist
Malone
N. Y
Lawton
William H. Storey
Russell
Daniel B. Russell
Mr. Proctor
Daniel B
Edwards
Storey
Father
Phinney
Petitioner
George L. Coburn
Dan Russell
Mattie Pippin
Reading
Prince Edward Island
Daniel
Proctor
Woman of 80 Contests Will of 94 Year Old Sister
An elderly Boston area contest of Anna L. Shaw's will centers on alleged undue influence by Lillian M. Nelson of Dorchester. The 94 year old died after a broken hip. the will leaves most of Shaw’s estate to Nelson, with contested trusts and patient care arrangements linked to an apparent agreement about caring for another sister.
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Lillian M. Nelson
Mellen Street
Dorchester
Anna Ll. Shaw
Maria
Fayres
Nelson
Braley
Supreme Judicial Court
Ous
Isaac Riley
Isaac C. Nelson
Boston
Sarah E. Shaw
Miss Shaw
City Hospital
Waldorf Street
Sarah
Sarah Shaw
Anna L. Shaw
Jesse Shaw
George Osgood
Charles G. Dewey
Christinern
East Boston
Taft Opens Great Irrigation Tunnel
Taft intervened amid a gunplay scare as revolvers flashed and tempers flared among groups backing Sheriff DeGuille and Daniels. The President stepped into the crowd and, by asserting peace, defused a potential Western clash and restored calm.
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Taft
Taft Opens Gunnison Tunnel with Golden Key Bell
President Taft attended the Gunnison tunnel opening in Montrose where a stand faced the edge of the cut 150 feet above the tunnel mouth. The six mile mountain crossing will divert Gunnison River waters to the valley, aiding irrigation projects. Taft received a golden key, badge, and a gold bell used to signal the opening as muddy water flowed from the tunnel.
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Gunnison Tunnel
Gunnison
Taft
Montrose
President Promises Action on Grand Valley Ditch and Irrigation
While speaking in Montrose and Glenwood Springs, the President touched on irrigation and pledged to promptly study completing the Grand Valley ditch halted by Secretary Ballinger. He assessed Gunnison tunnel investment at about 6 million dollars with land-value gains near 15 million, and joked about public baths and a telegraph greeting from Leadville.
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Grand Valley
Ballinger
Montrose
United States
Gunnison Tunnel
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Aged North Ender Buried In City
The burial of Luigi Malatesta, one of the oldest Italian settlers in the city, was held yesterday from his home at 107 Salem Street. Services were conducted at the Italian Church in North Square with a solemn requiem mass, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.
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Luigi Malatesta
City
Salem Street
North Square
Calvary Cemetery E
Melrose and Melrose area residents testify in Russell case
Daniel B Russell identified by several Melrose residents and others as the petitioner. Witnesses describe his appearance voice and manner from 1876 to 1885 and recount meetings in Melrose and at the Commonwealth Hotel. Cross examination to resume after adjournment.
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Daniel L. Twist
Norwood
N. Y
Thomas W. Proctor
Daniel B. Russell
Malone
Charles Marshall
Marshall
Daniel
AdelIaide Coombs
Waltham
George E. Coombs
Metropolitan Park Police
Daniel B
Commonwealth Hotel
Daniel Blake Russell
Most Humid Day in Years in Boston Weather
Yesterday Boston endured a highly humid day with a mix of cloud bursts and sun. The humidity neared 90 percent, unusual for the opening of autumn, and a deluge began at 1 p.m. continuing past midnight, making many weather observers and residents note it as exceptionally damp.
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Boston
Sol
Recount Petitions Filed in 15 City Wards After Primaries
Petitions for vote recounts were filed with the election commissioners by candidates in 15 of the citys 25 wards. Republicans sought recounts in five wards while Democrats asked in 12 wards.
Yom Kippur Celebration in Boston Churches Unite
Yom Kippur begins at sunset and runs to tomorrow evening with Orthodox and Reform Hebrews in Boston observing the day of atonement in a unified, strict ceremonial observance. The fast and prayers cover the ancient festival marking the end of the penitential season that began with Rosh Hashana.
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Boston
Knox Jr. Fined for Fast Driving in Taft Dinner Trip
Providence Rhode Island September 23 Philander C Knox Jr son of Secretary of State Knox was fined $15 and costs in Sixth District Court for fast driving. He pleaded guilty after being arrested on Waterman Street while en route to Boston for a Taft dinner on September 14.
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Providence
R. I
Philander C. Knox, Jr
Knox
Boston
Taft
Waterman Street
Senator Shaw Pays Wife $1000 in alimony case
Mrs. Nettie BE. Shaw, wife of Senator James Ss. Shaw, received $1000 to prepare her defense as counsel fees and alimony were discussed last week. The motion awaits trial scheduling.
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Nettie BE. Shaw
James Ss. Shaw
Shaw
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