Record of the Week and a Century-Long Trust
A London special notes a century old trust case where the Earl of Ellesmere inherits millions from a will made long ago. The last Duke of Bridgewater, a canal pioneer, directed his estate to stay in trust for a hundred years from death, with trustees managing vast investments yielding large sums to Francis Courtes Granville Edger tom, the third Baronet Ellesmere. The beneficiary is described as a 68 year old modern chemist devoted to love and emeket.
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London
Earl of Ellesmere
Duke of Bridgewater
Isos
Francis Clourtes Granville Edgertom
Barlot Klesmmere
Manly
Chemisstaneves
Tits Waretten
Loree Being
Emeket
Inspector Fletcher Hurt in Guinobaro Fight
From Manila reports, Inspector Fletcher of the Philippine constabulary was wounded in a melee at Guinobaro. He faced twelve assailants armed with bolos, disposed of nine and courted the last three. His body was later found covered with ants. He is said to be expected to recover.
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Fleteher
Philippine Censtibulary
Manila
Guinobaro
W Handef
Tts
Explosion at Republic Steca works shocks Hammond inmates
A gas tank explosion at the Republic Steca company works in Hammond Indiana killed one man and left another to die. Two more workers were seriously injured while several others narrowly escaped. The blast followed a blunder over a carrebone gas tank that was goaded but not understood.
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Republic Steca Company
Hammond
Ind
President nominates several United States officials
The President sent to the Senate the nominations of William Plimler as assistant United States treasurer in New York and solicitor of internal revenue A L Hinyes of Utah as assistant surgeon general with rank of colonel Major William Crawford Gorges as United States consul William Shaw Bowen of Rhode Island as consul at Valencia Spain.
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Senate
William Plimler
United States
New York
Internal Revenue
A. L. Hinyes
Utah
William Crawford Gorges
William Shaw Bowen
Rhode Island
Valencie
Spain
Lake Shore MS railroad raises pay for Michigan Southern shop workers
A special from Elkheart Ind reports the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad voluntarily increased pay for 1200 shop and round house men on the Michigan Southern division. Nine hundred Elkhart workers are affected by the raise which took effect March 1 and was based on individual merit.
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Elkhrt
Ind
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Michigan Southern Division
Elkhart
Bishop Moreland Faces Falsification Charges in Sacramento
Rt. Rev. William H. Moreland, bishop of the Sacramento district, is charged with falsification of rewards, misappropriation of funds, failure to reside in his district, and disobedience to scriptures. The charges are filed by Rev. Ballard and an investigation will proceed.
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Willian H. Moreland
Sacramento
Cal
Episcopal Church
Ballard
Abyssinians clash with Somaliland mad mullah conflict
Reported in Aden that Abyssinians fought Somaliland's mad mullah with 1000 lives lost. The mullah's mother is said to have been captured. British forces are said to have suffered heavy losses and several of their camels were taken.
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Aden
Somaliland
Cyclone Hits Townsville Wreaks Havoc and Loss
A cyclone struck Townsville in north Queensland causing many deaths and injuries. A hospital section collapsed with six fatalities. schools churches and homes were destroyed leaving residents homeless.
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Townsville
Queensland
Ohio Supreme Court blocks spring school board elections in ward changes
The court rules no school board members elected in cities where ward boundaries were altered under the new code. The decision affects nearly all Ohio municipalities and shifts the electoral calendar for local districts.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
Sweden Norway claims settlement with Venezuela protocol signed
Ministers Grip and Bowen signed the protocol to settle citizen claims from Sweden and Norway against Venezuela as outlined in the U S protocol, with terms laid down along Hines.
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Grip
Bowen
Sweden
Norway
Venezuela
Hines
United States
Manila Steamer Collision Sinks Navarra and Muestra Lourdes
In Punta Santiago a collision between the steamers Navarra and Muestra Lourdes left both ships total losses. Few passengers and crew were saved.
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Manila
Navarra
Muestra Lourdes
Punta Santiago
Dyna Mite Blast Harms Buffalo Boys In Northern District
Five boys lighted a stick of dynamite found in Buffalo northern district. The explosion occurred with terrific force. Officials fear several may die and survivors risk lifelong injuries.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Boiler head explosion injures Walton & Co. workers
Many employees at Walton & Co. oil works on Orthodox street and Delaware avenue in northeast Philadelphia were hurt when a boiler head plowed out. The incident caused multiple injuries among workers at the oil facility.
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Walton & Co
Orthodox Street
Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia
Far Reaching Flood Threatens Mississippi Basin and Levees
The Mississippi and its tributaries rise as spring floods threaten towns from Cairo to Memphis. Levees near Cairo show strain while upper Mississippi and Missouri rivers push toward critical levels. Warned communities prepare as rail lines and streets face inundation and farmers flee. Ottawa civil servants seek higher pay in Canada.
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Ni Northawest
Nebraska
Ieee
Mississippi
New Orleans
Cinetotad
Louisville
Ohio
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Olie
Tiltsburg
Iron Works
Cincinnati
Union
New Albany
Ind
Missouri
Quo
Wabash
Cumberland
Tennessee
Claire
Lae
Crittenden Cormiies
Arkansas
Wadeacah
Ziemplis
Csiro
Weather Bureau
Cairo
Memphis
Louisiana
Ods
Mississippi Prvetty
Indian Chief Seeks Fortune in Montauk Land Case
Montauk chief Pluraroh Wryandent leads the Montauks in a legal battle over a $2,000,000 estate on Long Island. The suit targets land once held by Frank Benson and fears a railroad plan converting Montauk property into a landing for trans Atlantic ships. If victorious, the tribe could gain restoration as a U S reservation under federal oversight. The small tribe, numbered around 500, has long argued the land was improperly taken.
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Longe Island
New York
Pluraoh Wryandent
Montauks
de Wi Soom
Ian Wetion
Montauk
Venustvania Railroad Company
Long Island Railroad
Montaukoi
Trans Atlantic
United States Neertur Department
Teilhee
Montauks Ign
Hlis
Long Island
Increase in Immigration at New York Port Reveals Rise
Chairman EF McLeod of the western immigrant bureau reports government figures showing 150 000 more arrivals at the New York port last year than the year before. About 90 percent of foreigners enter via New York, with 24 098 settling in nearby states and only 52 990 in states west of Illinois, including 28 554 U S citizens. The trend leans toward the Northern states, with few settling in the South. Patronize those who advertise.
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EF. EE. McLeod
Western Immigrant Bureau
New York
United States
Dpenneyivania
Connections
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Iiinois
Oil Tanker Tragedy at Olean Kills and Injures Dozens
A crash in Erie freight yards at Olean New York caused a massive oil fire killing many and injuring over fifty. Tank cars ruptured after the crash, flames surged skyward, and bystanders fled as several youths and others were burned beyond recognition. Medical aid and police rushed to the scene, with the death toll uncertain.
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Olean
New York
Erie
N. Y
Eemiydinia
Hames
Sydney Fish
Olen
Effects of Occupations Mortality Among a Thousand Persons
A table analyzes how occupation and its chosen path relate to longevity among 2000 individuals observed by life insurance entities. The piece argues occupation impact is underemphasized in census studies and highlights the link between job type and death rates.
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Hfe Insur
Emry wheel blast kills Harrisburg electrician Caseell
Simon Caseell an electrician of Harrisburg Pennsylvania was killed when an emery wheel burst causing fatal injuries. The incident is reported as the latest industrial accident in the region.
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Simon Caseell
Harrisburg
Garfield Snyder
Denver
Colo
Sarah F. Whittridge
Ladies’ Tome Journal
Burlington Block
Lowell
Mass
Jed Iisknden
Tunt Nelson
Edward Meannahan
Lou Hafer
Kentucky
Missouri House
Congress
Butler
Magss
Netherlands
Washington
Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
Jackson W. Giles
United States Supreme Court
Indiana Senate passes 150000 for St Louis exhibit bill
Indiana lawmakers report a busy session with action on state finances and reforms. The Senate approved 150000 for a St Louis exposition exhibit, while killing the railroad commission bill. A separate judicial system move for Shelby, Clay and Putnam counties faced veto and adjustments. The session also debated tax duties, juvenile court measures, insurance regulation, and wage changes for state officials. The assembly adjourned after signing numerous bills and approving a large state payroll increase and exhibit funding.
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Senate
Railroad Commission
Couvernor
Shelby, Clay
Putnam Counties
RR. S. Foster
House
General Assembly
Akonday User Atoatelock
Goavernor Durbin
St. Louis Exposition
Bills Signed by the Governor Narrow Session List
A compilation of proposed laws with sponsors and topics. Measures include primers contracts, inmate home finding, school fund lending, driver hours, delinquent tax interest, ditch work, floodgate construction, port Wayne charter changes, limited divorce, voluntary associations, Versailles incorporation, court timing in the Seventeenth district, Mishawaka water works sale, separate women’s prison and girls school, street railway eminent domain, desecration of graves for medical studies, and extending property assessment time.
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State Board of School Book Commissioners
Wolcott
Lome
Knightstown
Starr
Ogborn
Hall
Wood
Cruimpacker
Gray
S. B
Port Wayne
Grey
Fleming
Fortune
Versailles
Singer
Seventeenth Judicial District
Mishawaka
Burns
Ss. B
Goodwine
Stansbury
H. B
Baird
Wen
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