Will dispute swirls around Mrs Hiller as second will surfaces
Wilmington May 22 Henry Hiller 24 declares a later will contradicting a Boston filed will by coachman Peter Surrette. The new will, drawn last Oct in Woburn, favors Hiller and assigns most estate to him and Mary Ann Jeens of Bristol while Agnes Laura Mackintosh and Jessie Mathison receive small sums. Estate valued around 75000 with Wilmington real estate worth 20000. The Paul House furnishings go mostly to Hiller. probate awaits Mrs Jeens arrival.
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Wilmington
Henry Hiller
Frances Hiller
Peter Surrette
Boston
R. A. Jordan
H. Hiller
Hiller
Woburn
John G. Maguire
Yale College
Agnes Laura Mackintosh
Jessie
M. A. Jeens
Bristol
Eng
England
Jeens
Laura Agnes McIntosh
Jessie Mathison
Lucy Mullet Hill
Demerara
British Guiana
Albert Ayers
Willisden
Margaret Weston Cheshire
Birke
Laura McIntosh
It is Allowed Despite His Divorced Wife
Boston May 22 Judge Barker allowed the will of Robert B Brigham after a contest by his divorced wife Frances G Brigham of New York who sought a share as widow The case takes a new turn with a waiver of the will provisions filed by the contestant aiming to inherit as if intestate The probate hearing was brief with witnesses testifying to testator's sound mind and signatures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Barker
Supreme Court
Robert B. Brigham
Frances G.brigham
New York
L. S. Dabney
Charles A. Snow
Brigham
Suffolk
Snow
Woman's Board of Missions Holds Semiannual Meeting in New Bedford
The Woman's Board of Missions gathered about 200 delegates in New Bedford Massachusetts for its semiannual session aligned with the Old Colony branch quarterly meeting. Morning chaired by Mrs. C. H. Daniels of Boston. afternoon by Mrs. Judson Smith. Lunch hosted by the New Bedford auxiliary. Discussions covered themes from the ecumenical council such as The Social Side Breadth and Variety and Young People's Sessions with speakers including Mrs. A. C. Thompson Miss E. Marnet Stanwood Mrs. Henry D. Noyes and Mrs. J. Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Woman's Board of Missions
Ohio
Honday
Regnar
Old Colony
North Congregational Church
C. H. Daniels
Boston
Judson Smith
W. E. Chase
Planch
Ecumenical Council
Missionaries Introduced For New Work In Turkey And Guam
Miss Mary A. Channell from Springfield Normal Training school will go to Guam to aid Rev F H Pierce and wife in new work. Miss Ward, Mt Holyoke graduate, will assist Girls seminary in Van, Eastern Turkey. Miss Calder, also Mt Holyoke ’96, teaches in Middletown Ct, heading to Marash Central Turkey Girls’ school. Abbie B. Child reports six months receipts of 42726 contributions, 5232 legacies, 3855 gifts. about 200 less than last year. Mrs H D Goodenough from Johannesburg spoke on Transvaal missions, highlighting evangelistic and educational efforts amid Africa’s changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Seminary
Van
Turkey
Matilda S. Calder
Mt. Holyoke College
Middletown
Central
Marash
Abbie B. Child
H. D. Goodenough
Johannnesburg
South Africa
Worcester
Transvaal
Missions
Johannesburg
Africa
Anniversary meeting of American Unitarian Association in Boston
The Boston gathering opened with a 9 am prayer at King's Chapel led by J. P. Forbes. A 9:30 am business session in Tremont Temple elected officers, reported strong finances, and praised progress in missions and education. Afternoon talks covered ten years in Japan, Icelandic missions, and western work, with closing remarks by C. E. St. John and a musical service led by H. G. Tucker and preacher Francis G. Peabody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Unitarian Association
King’s Chapel
J. P. Forbes
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tremont Temple
Carroll D. Wright
Wright
Universalists
Sying
Jesus Christ
Association
Samuel A. Eliot
Cambridge
Joseph W. Sysmondés
Portland
Samuel Hoar
Concord
Mass
Willard Bartlett
New York
Thomas J. Morris
Baltimore
George N. Adams
Chicago
Horace Davis
San Francisco
Charles E. St. John
Pittsburg
George W W. Fox
Francis H. Lincoln
Mingham
New England
Howard N. Brown
Austin 8. Garver
Worcester
George Hutchinson
West Newton
Charles W. Clifford
New Bedford
Frances A. Macklay
Western
Pacific Coast
William W. Fen
Clay MacAuley
Japan
Magnus J. Skapturon
C. BE. St. John
MacAuley
Mangus J. Skaptaron
F. C. Southwick
Western Conference
West
C. E. St. John
H. G. Tucker
Francis G. Peabody
D. D
Without Bail Charles Howard Held for Assault in Concord
Charles Howard was held without bail in Concord district court until June 1 for an assault on Peter C. Larsen of Stow. Judge Prescott Keyes noted no counsel for the defendant and no public evidence was taken as the victim’s injuries are evaluated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mass
Prescott Keyes
Charles Howard
Peter C. Larsen
Stow
Howard
Cumnock mines disaster toll reported in North Carolina
May 22 reports from Taleigh North Carolina confirm a catastrophic mine accident at the Cumnock mines with fifty men reported killed and crews rushing rescue efforts. The blast and ensuing collapse sent shock through the community as officials investigate the cause and missing workers.
Hanson Defends Judge Taft Amid Senate Fire
Beacon Hill May 22. A. L. Gray of Lowell named justice of the peace and Charles A. Dennen of Pepperell named cattle commissioner by the executive council. Senate engrossed bills to legalize Dracut library trustee elections and to aid Lowell Textile School. Senator Hanson defended his friend Judge Taft of Gloucester police court who faced criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
A. L. Gray
Lowell
Executive Council
Charles A. Dennen
Pepperell
Senate
Dracut
Hanson
Taft
Gloucester
House Debates Reconsideration Votes on Labor and Liability Bills
The Massachusetts House debated votes on bills to forbid employment of women and minors at night, to change employers liability, and railroads responsibility for injury. Reconsiderations were refused or lost on several measures, with key votes 46 to 100 and 37 to 80. Debate then moved to Mayor Hart’s bill raising Boston’s tax limit, passing to third reading 97 to 61.
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Donahue
Fall River
Parker
Boston
Mellen
Worcester
Messrs. Belcher
Cook
Milford
Dean
Brookline
Apsey
Cambridge
Messrs. Donahue
MacCartney
Rockland
Mills
Blood
Howland
Chelsea
House
Hart
Railroads committee reports adverse on many measures
The Senate railroad committee filed adverse reports on numerous railroad bills. Leave to withdraw was granted on petitions for cheaper street railway fares, state control of the Boston and Albany line, and a popular vote on ownership. Debate touched on a district court reform and impeachment methods. The Manchester jurisdiction amendment passed, and the bill advanced to a third reading.
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Committee On Railroads
Martin Kelley
Dalton
Mr. Carey
Haverhill
Boston & Albany Road
John M. Berry
F. O. MacCartney
Boston & Albany
Mr. Blood
Blood
Carey
Galloway
New York Central Road
Albany
Railroad Committee
Fitchburg
Railroad
Henry C. Long
Railroad Commission
Gloucester
Maxwell
Suffolk
Taft
Innes
Hanson
Middlesex
Butler
Essex
Attwill
Manchester
Mann
State Hibernians Hold Annual Convention in North Adams
About 100 delegates attended the opening session of the State Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in North Adams Massachusetts. A high mass at St Francis church preceded the gathering as Rev Charles K Burke spoke. President Slattery opened the convention as Mayor Wilkinson delivered a welcome. Committees named and the group adjourned until tomorrow morning with a banquet at Hotel Wellington that night. The contest for state president continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Walher Mathew Well
St. Francis’ Church
Charles K K. Burke
J. Slattery
Wilkinson
Slattery
Hotel Wellington
Charges filed to bolster Neely extradition case
The War Department received today two charges against Neely related to postal frauds. The charges, sent to District Attorney Burnett in New York, allege illegal conversion of public funds for Neely’s use. Prosecutors seek stronger evidence for extradition to Cuba and to prevent any miscarriage of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiavana
Sinst Neely
Department of Osfice
Department of Justice
Burnett
New York
Neely
United States
Cuba
Delegates Stay Amid Active Campaign Efforts
Delegates converge in lively surroundings with political headquarters appearing near hotels. Candidates listed include W. J. Cronin of Boston, John A. Rogan of Bbeston, and P. J. Mahoney of Lowen. Mahoney supporters claim strong odds of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cronin
Boston
John A. Rogan
Bbeston
P. J. Mahoney
Lowen
Woolen manufactory to rise at Crossleyville site
Worcester May 22 A Barre Telegram despatch says Crossleyville and South Barre between Barre Centre and Barre Plains will be sold to Francis Willey Co of Boston. They plan a woollen industry with twenty tenements a mill site water privilege on the Ware river 200 horse power a schoolhouse store and hall. Construction starts June 1 and the new mill to begin operations Jan 1 employing 200 hands. Worsted tops will be produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Barre
Crossleyville
South Barre
Barre Centre
Barre Plains
Francis Willey & Co
Boston
Crossley
Ware
Hon A F Breed Dead Leader in Lynn Business
Hon Amos Franklin Breed, longtime Lynn business figure and street railway leader in Essex County, died at 60 after four weeks of diabetes illness. He never fully recovered from a previous wound received from a spent revolver shot on July 4, 1899 while riding an electric car. Survived by his widow Mary Ann Lindsey Breed and two sons Amos Franklin Breed Jr and Sylvester Bu bier Breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Amos Franklin Breed
Union Street
Essex County
Mr. Breed
Mary Ann Lindsey Breed
Amos Franklin Breed, Jr
Sylvester Bubier Breed
Forest fires scorch 1500 acres near Marston's Mills
Destructive fires in this section of the state burned about 1500 acres of valuable land five miles west of the village near South Sandwich. Origin unknown, started this morning and spread rapidly to over a mile in width. Despite 500 firefighters at work, the flames moved southwest, threatening nearby villages and causing damage estimated at $8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston's Mills
South Sandwich
Lorimer to Remain Boston Pastor at Tremont Temple
Rev Dr Lorimer will not move to Washington to lead Columbian university but stay in Boston as pastor of Tremont Temple church. The announcement was read in Sunday services to a large congregation, which applauded vigorously afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lorimer
Washington
Columbian University
Tremont Temple Church
Temple
Wild man of Borneo exhibit to pay for Kane death
Thomas Kane of Rochester died at 70 at his son’s Brighton home after a sudden collapse. An autopsy showed heart disease. Kane, famed for acromegalia, was paraded as the “wild man of Borneo” at Ontario Beach and “Brutus the Brute” at Cone sus Livke, drawing large crowds and chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Thomas Kane
Brighton
Kane
Kang
Borneo
Ontario Beach
Conesus Livke
Brutus
Neely Held Under $50,000 Bail in Cuba Post Office Case
Charles F. W. Neely former chief financial agent of the postoffice department at Havana Cuba is arrested on a civil suit by the United States. He is charged with wrongful conversion of 45300 dollars and bail is set at 50000 dollars by United States Circuit Judge Lacombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. W. Neely
Postoffic Department
Havana
Cuba
United States Circuit
Lacombe
Neely
U.S
Extradition Opposed by Neely's Attorney in House
Washington May 22 John D Lindsay attorney for Charles F W Neely argued against the extradition bill before the House judiciary committee He contended that subjecting an American citizen to trial in a country with a Spanish legal system violates American traditions He said Neely could only be tried in the United States for allegedly bringing embezzled U S money into the country as a felony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John D. Lindsay
Charles F. W. Neely
House Judiciary Committee
Lindsay
Neely
United States
Grand-niece of Kruger in St Louis strike riot
Minnie Kruger claims to be Paul Kruger’s grand niece after being shot while watching a strike riot in St Louis. Kilgore, Transit employee, shot in the back and seriously wounded. assailant escaped. Day marked the quietest of the strike with transit lines reopening and mixed claims of progress by both sides. A mass meeting of strikers occurred in Concordia hall as Mahon and others spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Minnie Kruger
Paul Kruger
Transvaal Republic
B. E. Kilgore
Transit Company
Vandeventer
EF. E. Kilgore
Armstrong Avenue
Kilgore
Winkle
Two Genesee street cars jump track near Seajeaduquada Creek
In Buffalo on May 22 two Genesee street line cars left the track near the bridge over Seaja duaquada Creek. Motorman William Mulhall was badly hurt while several passengers including Mrs Volk Mrs Young and Mrs Krueger were seriously injured or bruised. Several victims were en route to Pine Hill Cemetery to decorate a relative's grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
William Mulhall
Volk
Young
Mrs. Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Krueger
Plefger
Mary Welch
Nathan Wolfe
Miss Welch
Pine In
Shaw brought to White River Junction for grand jury hearing
Frank Shaw, accused of murdering Deputy Sheriff Hoffman, was transported from Mildeburg to White River Junction by Sheriff Spafford and appeared before Justice Darrah. States Attorney Sargent led the case and Shaw was bound over to the Woodstock grand jury, which meets June first. He was placed in Woodstock jail by a special train at 5 PM for confinement until the jury convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Frank Shaw
Hoffman
Mildeburg
Spafford
Darrah
Sargent
Shaw
Woodstock
Peruna Endorsed by Nurses and Teachers Across States
Letters from Lucy Annie Heiser of Minneapolis Mattie B Curtis of Salem Amanda Shumaker of Columbia City praise Peruna for curing backache weakness and pelvic complaints. They cite improvements after using multiple bottles and urge others to try the remedy. The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus Ohio invites readers to request a free book on catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Annie Heiser
Minneapolis
Minn
Homeopathic Hospital
Albert Lea
The
Peruana Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Amanda Shumaker
Peruna Medicine Co
S. B. Hartman
Vaudeville Managers Convene to Form Syndicate
A Brooklyn meeting drew vaudeville managers from Chicago San Francisco Buffalo Rochester Cincinnati Brooklyn and other cities. They discussed forming a trust to control performers and standardize contracts and salaries but declined to discuss outcomes. F F Proctor reportedly considered joining the movement and expanding toward Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin Beck
Chicago
M. Meyerfield
San Francisco
Col
John D. Hopkins
Edward Kohl
Max C. Anderson
Cincinnati
Michael Shea
Buffalo
James Moore
Rochester
James Burdoch
Louis C. Behman
Brooklyn
Moyle’s Murdered Body Found in River near Jersey City
The well dressed 68 year old James W. Moyle of San Francisco, once known as the general at the Hoffman house, was found strangled in the river with a rope about his neck. A letter in his pocket identified him, no jewelry or money was recovered, and police suspect homicide before disposal. Moyle had lived at the Hoffman house since April, with wife and daughters in California, and had ties to mining and California politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
James W. Moyle
San Francisco
Moyle
Gen
Joseph Wheeler
Hoffman House
California
London
Boston
Hartly
John P. Jones
Nevada
Wall Street
The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature
CAS TORTA presents the signature slogan linked to the familiar trademark phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought. The note references basic identity and branding terms used in classic commerce branding.
Law HIAS Decreased Drinking In New York Saloons
A New York Sun summary notes eight years ago New York state had 40,259 liquor saloons. By Oct 1 1899 after the new liquor tax law, saloons fell to 27,739, a 13,000 drop. The decline varied by county with Greater New York losing about 2,200 in three years and overall revenue from saloon taxes totaling about 12.5 million annually boosting state finances.
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New York State
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Georgia
Alabama
New York County
Kings County
Richmond
Queens County
Greater
Albany County
Erie
Buffalo
Monroe
Rochester
Onondaga
Syracuse
Oneida
Utica
Suffolk
Alleghany
Chautauqua
Long Island
Queens
Vermont
Essex
Washington
Westchester
Sullivan
Fulton
Excise Department
New York Sun
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Canton
Johnsor
Tor Wit Lott
Jory2on & CO
Basten
Mase
Unitarian Association
State House
Senator Hanson
Judge Taft
Textile School
Hibernians
Ant
R. T. Booth CO
Ithaca, N. Y
Woolen Manufactory
Boston Parties
A. F. Breed
Columbia College
Seeghans Pills
Ahabaee
Ecard Oorreee
Rgr Oey
Kruger
Woodstock Jri
Mattie B. Curtis
Legion of Loyal Women, Hotel
Salem
Independent Order of Good Templars
Hartman
Columbia City
Wash
F. F. Proctor
Courier
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