Harriman Estate Valued At About Seventy Million Dollars
The Albany Tribune reports the Harriman estate is appraised around $70,000,000 with substantial U S railroad stock holdings. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific common stock were limited, while life insurance and minor assets are listed, including a steam yacht and various bonds and real estate. The transfer tax appraisal is pending by State Controller Lohmer after two years of work.
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Southern Pacific
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Bete Ane Acme Engineering and Contracting Company
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France
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Orans County Good Roads
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Fragments From Morning News Hints At Trials And Tragedy
A chaotic recap mentions multiple figures such as Murphy Bourne and Frances Leslie with deaths and indictments implied. References to political moves, municipal finance, and public safety include a city project worth four million dollars and a guard force update. Foreign and miscellaneous notes close the page with scattered headlines and legal notices.
Pope Nearing Recovery Amid Health Concerns
The report notes the pope's improved condition after illness, with doctors hopeful yet cautious about future symptoms. Vatican officials say he may resume financial duties and public duties gradually, with no further complications expected at this time.
Coffins Sell for Song at Unusual Farm Sale
In Hovertown Pennsylvania farmers bought heavily rolled steel coffins at one to eighty four cents each after a burial casket company abandoned them as too bulky to dispose of. The coffins will be repurposed as watering troughs for livestock.
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Penn
Collie "Flags" Auto in Winsted
In Winsted Connecticut on March 1 a collie named Flags narrowly averted a fatal accident on the lake road. The dog, owned by Ferdinand Pertiers, barked and warned the waiting chauffeur as frost slicked mud and a rock jut threatened the vehicle. The car halted a foot from danger, thanks to the dog's alert action.
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Merdinand Pertiers
Tim Teeter
Lauman
Three youths drown after canoeing over falls in river
Three youths aged seventeen to nineteen were swept over the falls in the Sehuylkilt River while warned of danger. William B Uxtey, Charles Oxtey brothers and Maul Wetter launched a canoe. they lost control and were swept away. Bodies not recovered.
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Wiliam B Uxtey
Charles Oxtey Brothers
Maul Wetter
Girl whirled over falls near Luna Island
A five year old Miareh Josephine Kigititeh of Buffalo fell into the river while viewing the Fatty with friends from a point on Luna island. She was carried over the American Falls before rescuers could reach her.
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Miareh
Mias
Josephine Kigititeh
Onty-Fye Yenne Old
Buffalo
Luna Island
Ris
Geese Take Flight Over Cincinnati Zoo at Night
Hundreds of geese from two flocks rose from a city lake at Cincinnati Zoo during dusk, joining a noisy skyward march as lights confused them. The scene drew spectators and stoked instincts for meat recalls among the animals, while the second flock caused a wider wingspan of honks above the grounds.
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Cincinnati
Unclear OCR text on a jailed guard and wife
In Atlantic City a veteran life guard known for rescue feats is sentenced by his wife Mrs Reynolds. She laments his fate as he receives a lengthy jail term and is to serve time at May's Landing while his ten year career is noted. The court commends her sacrifice.
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Maren Ts Mem Teyniekds
Mrs Reynolds
Dave
Reynolds
May's Landing
Ridgeware
Man Walked Nine Thousand Miles in Retirement Years
A fragmented obituary item notes a man, named in uncertain form, walking long distances over his life. It references a pension, a watchman role, and a long lifetime marked by extensive walking. The text is garbled but suggests a life of travel and aging in connection with a pension and work as a watchman.
Murphy and Sulzer dinner turmoil stops mayoral push
Murky pages recount a London mob attack on Murphy and Sulzer supporters at a Tammany Hall dinner and a Hyde Park protest by Mrs Plane Drummond’s group. The article notes delays, political tension, and police action as leaders withdraw from a planned Mayoral bid amid safety fears and factional strife within Tammany.
FIND DEAD ACTRESS Frances Leslie Found Dead in Southampton
The New York newspaper reports Frances Leslie, an actress set to appear in The American Revue in London, was found dead in a lavatory aboard the ship Oceanbean near Southampton. Parents and family were informed after White Star Line officials confirmed death by epilepsy.
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Southampton
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Ateneo Censat Wero
Tate
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Heath
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Miss Wilson
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Sulzer saves portrait in storeroom mix up
Governor Nisany recalls finding portraits of himself and Titus Sheard in the executive storeroom, former assembly members from Herkimer. Portraits, once presented by the Assembly, will have prominent places in the people's house.
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Geverner
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Herkimer
Wheether
TSE
Rift in fog saves ship near Salisbury Beach
A steamship narrowly avoided the Hampton Ledges off Salisbury after steering into heavy seas. The vessel swung, circled, and headed south toward Boston after signaling danger to Lifesaving Station keeper Captain Charles. The ship’s identity remains unknown.
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Salisbury
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Disorderly scene as dogs are discarded for babies
In Baltimore in March two spinsters, aided by the Henne Watson Children Aid Society tow department, discarded two dogs once beloved by a child. They felt bound to the pets but chose to relinquish them, while a Wales cher declared a mysterious attachment remained. The Russell Foundation and others observe the ongoing experiments and their impact.
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Henne Watson Children’ Aid Society
Wales
Russell Foundation
Jewelled Woman Arrested for Her Own Protection
Patrolman Odell of the West Sixth Street station arrested Miss Grace Worthworth, thirty-three, at Sixth Avenue and West Street last night. A drum and jewelry valued at around 5000 drew attention. officers say she caused concern she might be robbed and took her into custody for her safety at West Sixth Street station.
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Worths
Vento
Cle West 6Th Street
Man Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct at Hackensack Depot
Laborer Emile Girade was jailed for ninety days by Justice Lawrence after causing a scene near the Erie Depot in Hackensack on a Sunday morning. He urged passersby to seek a warmer climate, illustrating a disturbing public disturbance.
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Emile Girade
Rutherford
Erie
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Girade
$250000 Loot Stolen In Eldridge Street Pawnshop Heist
A bold raid at Martin Simons & Son pawnshop at 94 Mester Street near Eldridge and Hester streets lifted about $250,000 in pledges and $109,000 in diamonds. Thieves penetrated a two foot brick wall through a vault using crude tools, avoiding alarms and likely lowering a climber into the vault from above. Police note the job took 12 to 15 hours amid crowd activity, with glove use suggesting careful planning and fingerprints possible.
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