Late Book club holds mock trial closing meeting
A Boston area social page reports the Late Book club held a mock trial at Mrs W J Reillys home on Tuesday as its final meeting of the year. Mrs Anthony Bowen acted as judge with Mrs S R Artman attorney for the plaintiff and Mrs William C Smith for the defendant. A luncheon followed in pink and white decor.
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Late Book Club
W. J. Reilly
N. Miinois Street
Anthony Bowen
S. R. Artman
William C. Smith
Maude Rackler
William Clifford
S. A. Harlan
KR Artwan
Mesmerism in the Hart fortune dispute in Paris
Depositions in Paris allege Mme Isabel Guillemin was deprived of Benjamin Hart’s $3,000,000 estate through profiteering by Madame de Bie aided by mesmerism. Butler Campbell claims de Bie manipulated Hart’s mind, while witnesses including the Marchioness of Anglesey recount Hart’s devotion to Isabel and tension over the will.
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New York
Mme
Isabel Luchesi Guillemin
Benjamin Hart
Paris
Surrogate
Mme. Guillemin
Marchioness
Anglesey
Baron Grandmaison
Isabel Hart
Emilie Sorre
Eewin Tuck
John Campbell
Hart
Butler
Antoinette Gabrielle de Bie
Mme. de Bie
Michael Hart
Campbell
Madame de Bie
Isabel
Europe
Guillemin
Teabel
Jean
Dukes and Duchesses
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Virginia
Estelle Kitty Hart
Americans Lovers of Precious Stones
New York on May 31 reports that importers have brought nearly 40 million dollars in diamonds, pearls, and other gems to the city in the last ten months with expectations of a further two million dollars in May. The yearly total may reach 41 million, beating the 1906 and 1907 records. Maiden Lane importers see this as sign of improved business and lasting prosperity in the diamond trade.
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New York
Maiden Lane
Marchioness testifies in Hart inheritance case Paris
The Marchioness of Anglesey testifies in the case of Isa bel Guillemin who seeks a share of Benja min Hart s fortune, alleging misappropriation by her foster father. The international case follows Hart s rise from rag man in America to a Paris financier and benefactor.
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Hart
America
Paris
Matchioness
Anglesey
Murat Stock Company Delights Indianapolis Theatergoers
Indianapolis society fills the Murat Theater Monday night to welcome the Murat Stock Company. The drama of the heart captivates with strong performances by Robert Lowe and Selene Johnson, John Crosney Davidson as the Imp, and a capable supporting cast led by Leslie Kenyon and Thomas J. McCrane. The audience demanded two curtain calls, praising the cast and production.
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Indianapolis
Murat Stock Company
H. V. Edmond
Murat
Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Harry Woodruff
Robert Lowe
Nat Goodwin
Selene Johnson
Imp
John Crosney Davidson
Trinity
Richard Carewe
Wadilies
Mr. Davidson
Leslie Kenyon
Thomas J. McCrane
Terrence McGrath
Promise
Wiliam
Sams
Col
Park theater stage adapts Three Weeks amid mixed notices
The George Arvine company presented Elinor Glyn's Three Weeks with a mixed reception at the Park theater Monday night. Police superintendent Hyland attended to gauge morality, finding little offense but calling the production plainly disappointing. Louise Dunbar and Thomas Chatterton were faithful in roles, while Augusta Grose and others drew attention for strong performances and clever impersonations. Lucille Spinney and Ainsworth Arnold were noted for their established local following.
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George Arvine
Park Theater
Hyland
Louise Dunbar
Queen of
Sardalia
Thomas Chatterton
Paul
Augusta Grose
the Grand
Miss Glose
Lucille Spinney
Ainsworth Arnold
Majestic Packed for Strong Show Across Monday Program
A busy Majestic feature lineup drew full houses as Schoenwerk the talkative trickster mixed with clever stunts. Fred Lewis and Martha Chapin delighted with melodies and wit while Claude Howland offered a pleasing monologue. The Harrads presented a new roller skating act titled Rinkland with triangle skates. Illustrated songs and motion pictures completed the bill.
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Majestic
Schoenwerk
Fred Lewis
Martha Chapin
Claude Howland
Harrads
False Teeth Held as Evidence in Restaurant Dispute
E B Edwards of Salem Illinois faced a strange court moment when Judge William Bell held his false teeth as evidence after a restaurant owner demanded payment to return them. Edwards, who had returned with a carload of stock, forgot the teeth during a hamburger stop and balked at paying the $5 or $3 demanded, prompting a warrant and eventual court action.
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E. B. Edwards
Salem
William EB. Bell
East St. Louis
Edwards
East St. Louie
Joseph Weis
Bell
Central Christian Church rises in ten hours in Peoria
Peoria May 31. Services were held Monday night in a chapel built by 190 members of the Central Christian church within ten hours. The church is electrically lighted. The tabernacle measures six feet by twenty four feet by twelve feet inside. Rev. Turner pastors the church, with materials donated by firms in this and other cities.
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Peoria
Ill
Central Christian Church
Turner
Will Honor Mrs Roosevelt Parade Review Plan
Mrs Donald Mc Lean head of New York DAR proposes Mrs Theodore Roosevelt review the June 18 arrival parade for her husband in New York. A special viewing box is planned in Sherry's windows along the parade route, as efforts to win committee support continue.
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New York
Donald McLean
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Theodore Roosevelt
McLean
Mrs. Roosevelt
Sherry’s
Latins Charged With Inferior Race By Milan Lecture
Rome May 31 A Milan lecture by Baron Rafe Garofalo ex professor of criminology at Naples university stirred Latin world. He compared Latin and Anglo Saxon civilization and condemned Latin excitability calling for self control and greater respect for laws. He cited Garibaldi on Anglo Saxon firmness and warned misguided enthusiasm harms public life in Italy.
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Milan
Baron Rafe Garofalo
Naples University
Europe
Garibaldi
Garofalo
Italy
Lock of Jacksons hair treasured in Spokane relic
Spokane storekeeper C P Hallett owns a lock of iron gray hair cut from Andrew Jackson after the 1816 Battle of New Orleans. The relic was given to Hallett's mother in 1345 by Mrs. Dorerson Donelson, wife of Andrew Jackson Donelson, nephew of Old Hickory, with a note of regards to the Hallett family. Mrs. Donelson, who served as mistress at the White House during Jackson's presidency, sent hair and keepsakes to inspire good Democrats in young boys.
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Wash
C. P. Hallett
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
A. A. Hallett
Nashville
Tenna
Kinship Claimant Challenges Washington Heirship
May 31 1910 Wellsville Ohio name George M Roberts writes to Representative Ernest W Roberts objecting to a proposed $305000 grant to alleged heirs of George Washington The letter claims he is the sole heir and will supply England papers from John Paul Jones Rover voyage The Congressman replies funds would go to the estate and urges action by the administrator
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Ernest W. Roberts
Massachusetts
House Committee On
George Washington
Ohio
Wellsville
England
John Paul Jones
Rover
George M. Roberts
Buckeye Avenue
Roberts
Cures for Eczema Proved By Simple Treatment
Across the country large cash offers for eczema cures have been withdrawn after people experienced complete relief with Poslam, a 50 cent skin remedy sold by H J Huder and Weber Drug Company. The product calms itching from first use and helps with pimples rash herpes barber's itch and red inflamed skin. free trial packs are available by writing Emergency Laboratories 32 West Twenty fifth Street New York City.
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H. J. Huder and
Weber Drug Company
West Twenty Fifth Street
New York City
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