Baker Grasp Grows in Rice Case With Two Wills
In the Rice estate dispute Captain J A Baker holds the papers as authorities seize assets. Two wills exist for the late Swenson, Albert T Patrick and James A named as executors, while Swenson Co remains a factor in the proceedings.
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Elter
J. A. Baker
Desij
York
Baker
Patrick
Mont
Fuker
Albert T. Patrick
James A
Eying Mow
Die Fis
Death of W M Rice Prominent Texan Dies in New York
W M Rice, a wealthy Texas financier and exile in New York, died Sunday after a period of indigestion and illness. Autopsy was performed. officials examine possible causes while estate matters and prior legal actions involving Albert Patrick and rice’s will dominate inquiry. Detective and coroner investigations continue as Rice’s body awaits cremation per his wishes.
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Rice
Texas
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Itjeo
Ofeet
Oram
Recret
Rudolph A
Re Hesse M € Sons
Albert T. Patrick
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Patrick
Rive
Sir. Patrick
Mr. Rice
Bie Vilent
Rieu
Riley
Vin Alstene
Fifth Avenue
Ries
Rica
Walker Curry
Onlin
Geen
Bid Reat Sence
West
Houston Street
Hurt
Wan
Hart
Witthaus
Death inquiry deepens over Rice estate and Swenson ties
Albert T Patrick, at 31 West Fiftieth Street, asserts Swenson & Sons connected men spurred the death inquiry into Mr. Rice. Patrick admits holding checks totaling 260000 for Rice’s heirs, claims he received them for estate settlement and safety. Jones, Rice’s longtime aide, describes a complex chain of assignments, missing bonds, and bank interactions as investigators seek truth.
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Albert T. Patrick
Weat
Patrick
Rice
S.A. Swenson & Sons
Mice
Swensons
Jones
Uite
Ries
Swenson Sons
Mr. Rice
Rice estate cremation letter prompts probate dispute
A letter by William M. Rice dated August 3 asks for immediate cremation and no embalming, wishing ashes interred with his wife Elizabeth B. After his death an undertaker embalms him to hold the body for a Texas arrival and for probate actions, with temporary administrator powers granted by Harris County court.
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Albert T. Martick
Rave
Warlig
Soame
Elizabeth B. Rice
W. M. Rice
Mr. Rice
Texas
Temporary Administrator for Estate of William M Rice
Harris County Court grants James A. Baker Jr. of Herrin County Texas temporary administration of the estate of William M Rice deceased. The order cites the decedent died in New York with no Texas domicile and entrusts Baker to preserve and manage assets in Harris County Texas.
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William M. Rice
Jamey A. Baker, Jr
Herrin County
Texas
Willliam M. Mice
H. H. Vasimer
Harris County
William M. Hie
City
New York
Texay
James A. Baker, Jr
William M. Kive
E. H. Vaimer
Roe A. Banker, Jr
Lenient Council Sparks Roof Repair Delays in City
Fire safety concerns grow as council moderates rules allowing repairs to proceed with original roofing methods. Alderman Thomas introduced an ordinance to require brick roofs, but critics say the measure is ineffective and unenforceable.
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Thomas
Meeting Called To Help Nonarranged Children At School
J. ln McReynolda states Cascara school will not instruct certain older children. He referred the matter to Mr. Barnett and urged a meeting of parents to plan care for five or more children affected. He reports the board agrees to pursue and will attend the parent meeting next week to assist.
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Cascara
Barnett
Thees Parenta
J. Ln McReynolda
Faithful Servant Joseph Roberta Found Dead Near Peden Co
An elderly African American man named Joseph Roberta was found dead in a shanty behind the Peden & Co warehouse in the Fifth ward. He had long served Mr. Peden and, as of late, relied on the master’s bounty. witnesses noted heavy drinking and the coroner’s verdict cited alcohol as a factor.
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Yeterday
Joseph Roberta
Peden & Co
Roberts
Peden
Yeaterday
Malsch
Joe
Works of Art in Hampe’s Show Window
Two palatine works by J. Stochfleth of Galveston draw attention on Main Street. One shows Galveston before the storm with harbor shipping and grain elevators under a bright placid sky. The other depicts the storm’s fury with houses adrift and people on debris in a deadly, desperate scene.
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Hampe
Main Street
J. Stochfleth
Galveston
Clothing Donation From New Orleans Board of Trade
A telegram from Adolph Wolff of the New Orleans board of trade reports a shipment of three boxes and one bag of clothing for storm sufferers. L. C. Brite of Valentine Texas also gave $20 for the same purpose.
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New Orleans
Adolph Wolff
New Orleans Board of Trade
Board of Trade
L. C. Brite
Valentine
Texas
Turter Hall to Stop Serving as Refugee Hospital
At noon today Turter hall will cease to be used as a hospital and shelter for storm refugees. The few sick and disabled refugees who remain will be sent to the Auditorium and the hall will be restored to its normal condition.
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Turter Hall
Marine Arrival and Clearance at Port of Galveston
Port of Galveston records show ships arriving and clearing on September 15. Entries include vessels listed as Sik and Wwe with movements noted as arrived and bailed, plus a Rotterdam-bound craft mentioned ambiguously.
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Galveston
Texas Specials Report Mixed Local Tragedies and Incidents
Eyewitness items from communities such as Warldor Bartlett Clarksville Parib Plano and El Paso detail a drowning in a tank. Farm smallpox cases are reported near DalcniA. Cotton pickers note a freight loss on the Cotton Toit and a bridge collapse injures none. An El Paso incident involves Binero Sears of the Twenty fifth Infantry accused in a police station raid and a fatal shooting nearby.
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Warldor
Charlen Fricreon
Bartlett
Martin Ted Lin
Murs
Clarksville
Deerors
Parib
Thin County
Plano
EL Paso
Binero Sears
Minnie
Hequent Night Draws Largest Seamen Crowd at Forest Park
At Forest Park last night Hequent drew the season’s largest audience as Mr. Weldon conducted requests and planned a repeat performance tonight. Tomorrow features two shows at 1 PM and 7 PM with all city cars diverted to the park. Houston crowds anticipate a rare musical treat from Chicago’s famed band and Weldon’s new enthusiasts.
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Weldon
Forest Park
Houston
Chicago
Relief at Auditorium Care for Seventy Five Sufferers
Mrs Bates directs hospital relief at the auditorium where Dr Boyd, Dr Batre attend to the sick. Three new patients arrive from Almo including John Rosser with a broken foot Annie Keres and James Bradley. Four nurses from the New York Journal relief party depart for Chicago tonight. Food and linen are clean and staff work systematically in the improvised hospital.
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J. JL. Bates
Dra. Boyd Ine Batre
Almo
John Rosser
Mita Annie Keres
James Bradley
New York Journal
Chicago
Miss Henderson
Ham- Dry
Mr. Birgo
Mr. McGowan
Cascara School Seeks Correction Over Admission Report
To the Post editor, Cascara School protests a yesterday article headlined A Crowded Institution. The writer claims all eligible children have seats and are working, notes ten rooms with ten teachers, and says no child is neglected. The letter argues only authorized pupils are admitted and highlights ongoing waiting lists.
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Cascara School
Pulocenools Ae Sant Fiigh
Ayers Patent Remedies Advertised in Lowell
Local newspaper lists Ayers line of patent medicines including Subsaparilla Ayers Milk Ayers Ague Cure Ayers Hair Vigor and Cheny Pectoral. The notices emphasize tonic and restorative uses and urge readers to purchase these preparations.
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Ayers Ague
Ayers
Ayer
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