Heiresses Claim Bronx Land Traced to Tweed Fraud
Estelle Clayton Evesson and Isabelle Evesson press claims to much of New York City real estate once owned by Abraham Bassford, alleging confiscation by the Tweed ring. They state 40 Bronx acres were sold for taxes and seek recovery via lawsuits against real estate operator Isaac N. Hebberd, with a 199,000 dollar capital corporation planned to fund the case and share recovered property with investors. The sisters accuse prominent figures of profiting from forged maps and fraudulent sheriff auctions dating to the Tweed era, while preserving their mother Florine Evesson’s role in the disputed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
Evesson
Abraham Bassford
Estelle Clayton Evesson
Isabelle Evesson
Florine Evesson
Abraham Stassford
108Th-St
Eightieth-st
Ford-ave
New York City
Cure for eczema claimed by Brooklyn mother
A Brooklyn mother credits Cuticura remedies with curing her twelve year old son’s severe eczema after years of unsuccessful treatments. She recalls the infantile spot, worsening despite doctors, and says after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent the skin healed to smooth, healthy condition. April 16, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthura
Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
For Woman's Eye and Cutiura Soap Advert
An old advert extols Cutiura Soap Ointment and Pills for antiseptic cleansing and local and constitutional treatment of inflammations itchings irritations relaxations displacements and pains. Claims aid for anemia chlorosis hysteria nervous debility with worldwide availability from Potter Drug bem Corp Boston Mass. Mailed free How to Cure bits Humem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Bem. Corp
Bole Props
Boston
Mase
Green Bug Wheat Pest Causes Market Consults
Chicago March 14 bulls on southwest wheat report riz in the market blamed on aphis a pest like a boll weevil. Entomological enemy of wheat sent to brokers on change as evidence of good faith. The green aphid, familiar on grape vines, is described as domesticated by red or picnic ants to sustain their young. The aphids reportedly swarmed brokers during a Board of Trade visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apris
Board of Trade
Pierce
Bartholow
Jefferson
Col . Hare
The
Univ. of
Finley Palingwood
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
John King
Cincinnati
John M. Sondder
Edwin M. Hale
Hahnemann Med. College
Golden Medical Discovery
Subtreasury Spill Sparks Citywide Stir in San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 14 a subtreasury wagon broke down at Commercial and Kearny streets spilling 3000 silver dollars into the mud. A crowd rushed the coins but soldiers with bayonets kept order. After recounting, the total stood $32 short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Commercial
Kearny-sts
Quinine Added To School Gum In Racine
Special to The Saw from Racine Wisconsin on March 15 reports a high school disruption over gum chewing. A teacher distributed gum loaded with quinine to deter students from chewing during class. Pupils complied, promising to stop chewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Ye High School
Hiawatha
The Difference Theatre Car Ride Echoes
A fragment from a theater crowd scene recounts leaving the venue with a packed car and a crowded street. The narrator notes Lakes alive and describes being squeezed as George and others travel home in a carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Sinnott Son Wins Cash From Mother in Estate Fight
After four years of bitter litigation in New York court, widow Mary A. Sinnott capitulated to son Edward Sinnott and agreed to pay him 6500 to settle his claim to his late father's estate. Edward, once a would-be lawyer, will quit trucking to study law as his family moves uptown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary A. Sinnott
W. Thirty-seventh St
Edward Sinnott
Sinnott
William Co. Wolff
Nassau St
Supreme Court
John
Edward
Justice Leventritt
Wolff
Price of $5,000 for each kiss case against Scannell
New York report details Laura White alleging three kisses and hugs by John J Scannell, former fire commissioner and Croker ally, at Scannell stock farm near Fishkill Landing New York. She seeks $15,000 in damages. Legal teams are named. trial set in Orange County Supreme Court. Scannell alleged to be in the south, avoiding service. Miss White and mother left farm after alleged mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Haskin
James M. Miller
John Bussing
Westchester County
Richard B. Connelly
Frederick Coe
Daniel P. Ingraham
Philo T. Ruggles
San
New York
John J Scannell
Richard Croker
Laura White
Scannell
White
Newbury
Sull
Miss White
Doughty
Albert H. F. Seeger
Newburg
Orange County
John Sclosser
Fishkill Landing
Henry J. Kohel
Supreme Court of
Mr. Scannell
South
The Bully
A terse court report notes a woman claims her husband abused her, with the officer asking for the charge. The item captures a domestic abuse allegation and police response in concise, period-tone wording.
Starving Chinese Crying for Bread
China faces a dire famine with 15 million people in relief camps now dispersed by authorities. Desperate residents drift across flooded fields to die, with reports of chewed garments, weed soup, and children sold to survive as relief supplies remain scant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghat
China
North China News and Herald
Tsingkianpu
Chinkiang
A KIPLING IN ALBERTA Drowns In Village Well
Peter Johnson fell into a well behind John L Morton's new house in Midnapore Alberta last Wednesday night and drowned. Olga Nether sole the Swede servant discovered the body next morning while drawing water. Morton hired two men to haul out the body and to drain the well, an expense he valued at five dollars. He says the well is now being filled in. Morton had been village overseer before being ousted by the Laurier government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Hore
John L. Morton
Olga Nethersole
Morton
Laurier
Midnapore
Alberta
Two Men Debate Poetry’s Merit In Conversation
A stolid man says he cannot see anything in poetry and doubts its value. A second man claims to be a long-time poet who also admits difficulty in making sense of poetry. The exchange highlights skepticism and frustration with poetic meaning.
A Little Drop Water Joke Echoes Stock Drop
A playful exchange riffs on a stock market drop and a pun about water. An observed "little drop" becomes a light quip about expectations, with a wink at investors surprised by the fall. The fragment evokes a period newspaper tone through concise, humorous wording.
Official Appeal to Organized Labor
Secretary-Treasurer Kirwan requests publication of the following appeal to organized labor in relation to the defense fund. The Western Federation of Miners is leading the fight for all organized labor and urges workers to contribute more to ensure a successful outcome and defend labor against rising opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
W. F
M. Note
Kirwan
Western Federation of Miners
Ran Wine Secretary Treasurer Western Federation of Miners
Railway union leader Ran Wine served as secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners, guiding financial and organizational matters within the labor movement.
Moyer Defense Fund reaches over $86 thousand
The Defense Fund of the Western Federation of Miners for the Moyer Haywood Pettiborne trial stands at 86837.75 dollars as of March 1, with 73500.15 dollars spent defending the three and 6377.85 in defending related cases. Contributions include 5000 dollars from the United Mine Workers of America and 5 dollars from P W Odiwer of Tacoma. the smallest gift was ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Defense Fund
Western Federation of Miners
Charles Moyer
William Haywood
George Pettiboro
Steunenberg
Idaho
James Kirwan
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Steve Adams
Idaho Opposes Fund With Colorado Mine Support
Idaho legislature funds oppose defense fund totaling about 250000 from Colorado mine owners. Acting Secretary-Treasurer Kirwan reports thorough accounting and plans itemized statements. By Moyer Haywood Pettibone trial, fund may exceed 100000 with further union support from United Mine Workers and AFL. Most expenses cover attorney fees and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Colorado
Moyer and Haywood
Kirwan
Moyer-Haywood-Pettbone
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Federation
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Jones St
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Gottschalk
Almyr W. Cooper
Richard Harding Davis
Aphis
the Sun
Bull
Mrs. Sinnott
Ter
Truckman's
Sawyer
the Bully
Indianapolis
GEO. T. Evans & Son, Makers
Indianapolis, Ind
A Kipling
the Organized Labor OF America
Workers of America
Moyer Defense Fund
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