Mrs. Burrill Faces $250000 Fortune and Dubious Fame
The article traces Mary Irene Burrill’s claim to a $250,000 estate plus Los Angeles properties and a yacht, detailing her family history from England to Lynn and California. It notes her marriages to Burrill and Toothacher, three sons in business and theatre, and her long run in Lynn real estate amid ill health and California plans.
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Mary Irene Burrill
Lynn
Irene Perry
Burrill
Kingsford
England
Roland
Stephen
Henry Kingsford
America
California
William Kingsford
No. 4 Artillery
Franklin Burrill
Toothacher
George L. Burrill
Fred
William K
Twenty-Eight Miners Drowned in Crystal Falls Mine Disaster
CRYSTAL FALLS Mich Sept 2 With water from the Michigamme River breaking into the Mans field mine six miles from town twenty eight miners were drowned while eighteen escaped. The body count may rise as river channels must be rerouted to recover remains. The Mansfield mine ends as a major ore source in the Crystal Falls district.
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Crystal Falls
Mich
Michigamme
Mansfield
Sam Peters
James Strongan
W. H. Pierce
Charles Pohl
Ole Carson
Joe Khin
Swan Johnson
Mike Harrington
Frank Rocko
al Torresani
Frank Johnson
Sam Johnson
Shellimo Zendra
Peter Turry
Nicolo Fontani
John Regula
John Holmstrom
Ross Fortimalo
John Kirsche
John Randala
John Warner
Osear Lundquist
John Arcangelo
Sual
No. 1
No. 3 Shaft
Bessemer
Escape from murder charge and suicide attempt documented in Everett
An unknown man aged 28 to 30 attempted suicide in Franklin square at Washington and Brookline streets, then refused to reveal his name. Later, James Albert Trefethen was found not guilty of murder, with a dramatic courtroom acquittal amid public celebration and a afterward interview detailing his relief and reflections.
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Franklin Square
Washington and
Brookline Streets
Newell
Division 5
Cuty Hospital
Washington Street
James Albert Trefethen
Deltina Davis
Trefethen
Dunbar
Trefe
Mercury
Long
Everett
Nicholls Street
Post
Pillsbury
Largest New England lamp assortment described
The notice highlights a vast selection of lamps in New England, claiming hundreds of varieties from simple to ornate and from low price to high. It emphasizes catering to all tastes and budgets, ensuring every customer’s demand is met.
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New England
Mellin's Food Promotes Healthy Strong Baby Growth
Mellin's Food is advertised as making a fretful infant strong and happy with firm flesh and rosy skin through its nourishing formula.
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Mellin
New England & Northern railroad to push toward New York connection
The New England & Northern railroad gains permission from New York railroad commissioners to construct from New York to a link with the New York & New England near Brewster's. The line reaches Mill Plain and Leggett's Point, totaling 282 miles from Boston to New York, at about 40,000 dollars per mile with funds subscribed. Surveying and clearance work commence. minimal grading before spring.
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New York Railroad Commissioners
New York
New York & New England
Brewster's
Mill Plain
New York State
Leggett’s Point
Port Morris
Boston
Springfield
New Road
Success to the Vigilant toast at Boston Yacht Club meeting
Commodore John A. Stetson led a toast to the Vigilant as Boston yachtsmen aligned with the upcoming contest against Valkyrie. The meeting at Parker House handled member elections and proposed a constitutional amendment allowing out of state residents to become life members after committee recommendation, with a $100 payment including assessments.
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John A. Stetson
Boston Yacht Club
Parker House
Boston
Commonwealth
Committee On
Grand jury urges reform to coroner’s office in state constitution
The presentment censures the coroner’s office and urges the constitutional convention to abolish the Board of Co while ensuring medical examinations are handled by qualified surgeons and police magistrates conduct legal investigations.
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New York
Board of Co
Life and insurance agency audit note in Boston area
A fragmentary business item discusses insurance contracts and audit practice. It mentions Nath Life etc and J. T. Pulli as agent in Boston, with unclear phrasing and references to local firms.
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NATH
Life NS. CO
J. T. Pulli Shite Agt
Devs
Bos
Yellow Fever Cases Rise in Brunswick
Brunswick Georgia reports thirteen new yellow fever cases and one death on September 29, detailing a continuing outbreak in the city and adding to the public health concerns of the period.
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Brunswick
Burglars Loot Deputy Sheriff Tucker Home in Newton
The residence of Deputy Sheriff Samuel W. Tucker was entered by burglars during the family absence between 6 and 8 PM. Jewelry valued at 350 dollars, including two watches, five rings, and three cuff button sets, was stolen. Police believe a local gang active recently committed the crime.
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Newton
Samuel W. Tucker
Harvard and Dartmouth to Play at 2 45 on Jarvis Field
The football game on Jarvis field this afternoon between Harvard and Dartmouth will start at 2 45 instead of 3 o clock to allow Dartmouth players to return home tonight. The Dartmouth eleven lineup includes Fulsome E E Jones Huff M Jones Little Townsender Mason Smalley Pollard Randall and Dodge Carlton.
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Jarvis Field
Harvard
Dartmouth
Fulsome
E. E. Jones
Huff
M. Jones
Little
Townsender Mason
Smalley
Pollard
Randall
Dodge
Carlton
Northern Pacific to default on second mortgage bonds
It was announced in New York that the Northern Pacific railroad will default the interest on its 19 228 000 worth of second mortgage bonds due October 1. The bonds carry 6 percent interest payable semi annually.
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New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lynching of Henry Coleman Jr. in Shreveport area
In Shreveport Louisiana on September 2 Henry Coleman Jr a Black man accused of attempting to assassinate Capt. Thomas Syjee was seized from Benton jail by about eighty men and lynched.
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Shreveport
Henry Coleman, Jr
Thomas Syjee
Benton
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