Astor Will Leaves Most to John Jacob as Heir
Abbreviated will of William Astor shows John Jacob Astor named residuary heir with control over life estates and the executors as trustees for his share. Daughters receive life incomes, with specific provisions altering widow Caroline Astor and several grandchildren. Charitable legacies include funds for New York causes and churches. total estate value estimated near 45 to 120 million dollars. Funeral in New York noted as will possibly be offered for probate today.
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Thouch
Willam Astor
New York
Lord
Mr. Astor
Paria
John Jacob Astor
William B. Astor
John Jacob W
John Jacob
James Coleman Drayton
William B
William
William Astor
William B Astor
Caroline Webster Astor
Fifth Avenue
Caroline A. Drayton
Henry Coleman Drayton
William A. Drayton
Alicia Livingston Drayton
Abe Fourth Avenue
Forty-ninth
Fiftieth Streets
New York City
Hi . James
John
St. Luke's
Jacksonville
Fla
Thomas Hade
Testatos
John Jaco Astor
Henr Day
Philip Kissam
William Cruikshank
Wealth and funeral rites mark William Astor estate proceedings
A detailed reading of the will provisions shows life interests for John Jacob Astor and staged vesting of residuary trusts across ages 21 25 and 30. Funeral at Trinity Chapel Hall featured scarce seating, a catafalque near the altar, and music including Hark Hark My Soul and Rock of Ages.
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William Astor
Trinity Chapel Hall
Morgan Dix
William H. Wibbert
F. A. Olmstead
Rhinebeck
Ler. P. Morton
William C. Schermerborn
James P. Kernichan
R. T. Wilson
Edward &. Bell
Johnston Livingston
Edward R. Willing
P. Kissam
Henry Day
Richard M. Hunt
Dr. Dix
Thomas Capley
Cho
Fune
John Jacob Astor
Paris
Funeral for Witttram Astor Held at Trinity Cemetery
Witttram Astor born July 12 1380 died April 25 1892. J Coleman Drayton was absent at the funeral. The service proceeded to Trinity Cemetery at Fifteenth Street and St Nicholas Avenue where the Protestant Episcopal burial rite was read and the remains interred in the Astor tomb.
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J. Coleman Drayton
Trinity Cemetery
Fifteenth Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
Protestant Episcopal Church
Astor Tomb
Rivalry at Anniston mill sparks deadly female unrest
May 12 Anniston Alabama report of a cotton mill melee between Miss Jessie Pierce and Miss Robbie Brown over workplace rivalry. Brown suffered fatal injuries. at least six other workers were seriously hurt or fainted as superintendents intervened. Warrants sworn for Pierce and others as Brown’s condition worsens.
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Anniston
Ala
AnnIston Manufacturing Company
Jessie Pierce
Robbie Brown
Miss Robbie
Jessie
Miss Jessie Pierce
Miss Brown
20 000 000 TO SAVE
A May 12 dispatch reports W C Edgar, a Missouri cargo commissioner, noting flour from U S millers and Nebraska cornmeal were shipped to famine relief. He claims no flour reached hungry peasants and plans to press Baltic steamer owners in London for free small contributions to aid the hungry.
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New York
W. C. Edgar
Missouri
Nebraska
America
Russia
London
Baltic Porta
Tula
Industrial Census Examiners Held for Fraud Trial
Amos E Engle and F De Grandschamps were held for trial in Philadelphia after a hearing on charges of making fraudulent returns. Each was fined with $1,000 bail. Key witnesses Gottlieb Wagner Joseph Burke and John Bader testified they were not in business as listed and denied signatures claimed to be theirs.
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Philadelphia
Amos E Engle
F. de Grandschamps
Gottlieb Wagner
Joseph Burke
John Bader
Burrows Favored for Permanent Chairman of Republican Convention
Washington report says Congressman Burrows of Michigan is likely to be chosen as Permanent Chairman. A Republican leader notes unity demands a neutral presiding officer amid Harrison faction tensions. Ex Senator Ingalls is also considered but likely opposed by administration supporters.
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Washington
Burrows
Michigan
Capitol
Harrison
Ingalls
Cleveland Considered Stronger Now Than In 188
Lawyer E Ellery Anderson president of the Reform Club and anti Hill Democrat says Cleveland is vastly stronger than in 188. He cites tariff opposition and McKinley law disaffection driving Republicans away and force bill fears drawing independents to the Democrats. He places potential Democratic supporters at about 50000 in New York state.
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New York
E. Ellery Anderson
Reform Club
Democratic Provisional State Committee
anti-Hill
Cleveland
Anderson
Labor Complaint Over Salem Nomination Roils District
In Younestown on May 12, labor and Republican workers denounce the Salem nominee for Congress. Amalgamated Association VP P H McElroy says Morgan would hurt labor if he tries to unionize Alliance work. a critic asserts Morgan has only eight union men among 600 to 700 workers and lacks organized backing.
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Younestown
Salem
Morgan
Dlabor
P. H. McElroy
Amalgamated Association
Republican Executive Committee
Harbor Master Appointment for Philadelphia T J Ryan
The Governor appoints Select Councilman Thomas J. Ryan harbor master for the port of Philadelphia succeeding the late Robert Pattison. Ryan, a long time Democratic figure, has served in Common Council and Select Council and held multiple party roles. His career includes service under Cleveland’s Treasury Department and repeated terms in city and county conventions.
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Philadelphia
Thomas J. Ryan
Robert & Pattison
Mitton
Ryan
Cleveland
Spe
Treasury Department
Samuel J. Ran
Campbell Surprised by Cleveland Legatee Rumor
Ex Governor Campbell says he learned of rumors that ex President Cleveland summoned him to New York for a conference and potential legatee arrangement. He notes the idea is news to him but accepts small favors, while commenting that Harrison’s nomination prospects have grown more open and determined.
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Columpus
Campbell
Cleveland
New York
CIA
Rae
Harrison
Plague Rages in Santos as Yellow Fever Strikes
From Philadelphia May 12 the Samuel Hale arrives from Santos with yellow fever spreading through the port. Captain Guptill dies at sea on March 16 and mate Westerberg reports dead bodies in the streets and crowded hospitals. Officials reportedly drag bodies aside in thoroughfares, graves are trench burials, and ships are often abandoned.
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Santos
Philadelphia
Samuel B. Hale
Guptill
Mate Westerberg
Stresta
Delegates Elect One Dem Delegate Amid District Feud
In New Castle 18 delegates from the congressional district met to choose two National Democratic Convention delegates. Mercer six, Butler five, Beaver four, Lawrence three. Clendenin of Lawrence was elected on secret ballot after a dispute over fraud allegations by Butler. Heineman refused to accept the honor and the meeting adjourned with only one delegate chosen.
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New Castle
Mercer County
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler
S. B. Griffith
Mercer
Charles M. Heineman
Wells B. Clendenin
W. P. Dunlop
Eineman
Lawrence County
Heineman
Clendenin
Chicago
Sensation at campfire stirs Western G A R encampment
At Ottumwa Iowa May 12 the G A R encampment ended with bedlam as speakers accused Western troops of not fighting in the war. Colonel Daily of Council Bluffs claimed nine of twelve battles were by the Army of the Potomac, provoking shouting and calls to sit down. Captain Daily noted 43 of 45 regiments with over 200 casualties belonged to the Potomac, sparking further chorus of blame.
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Ottumwa
Potomac
D. B. Daily
Council Bluffs
Army of the Potomac
Gettysby
Hutchinson
Daily
Watchorn Expected to Seek Democratic Nomination for Congress
Harrisburg May 12 Special Factory Inspector Robert Watchorn said he would not decline a nomination for Congress in the Twenty fourth district if offered though not actively seeking the post He believes he can defeat Republican nominee Ernest Acheson in Greene Washington Fayette and part of Allegheny counties.
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Harrisburg
Robert Watchorn
Congress
Greene
Washington
Fayette
Allegheny
Watchorn
Ernest Acheson
Submarine Boat Demonstrates Underwater Navigation in Detroit
Detroit May 12 George C Baker's new submarine boat, with inventor and electrician Goddard aboard, was taken into the Detroit river sealed and operated in all directions underwater tests. The trip proved submarine navigation is an accomplished fact and Baker reported satisfaction with the performance. A public exhibition is likely soon.
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Detroit
George C. Baker
Detroit River
Goddard
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Elects Leaders
In Washington on May 12 the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee organized with Senator Anthony Higgins of Delaware as Chairman and Representative John A. Caldwell of Ohio as Vice Chairman. The Executive Committee includes Senators Perkins and Washburn and Representatives Townsend Houk Hermann Walker and Cheatham with Edward McPherson elected secretary.
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WasHindTon
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Anthony Higgins
Delaware
John A. Caldwell
Ohio
Perkins
Kansas
Washburn
Minnesota
Townsend
Colorado
Houk
Tennessee
Hermann
Oregon
Walker
Massachusetts
Cheatham
North Carolina
Edward McPherson
Pennsula
Ecomttec
Territorial Republican Convention Delegates Elected
Praisix Arr May 12 The territorial Republican Convention met last evening electing G. W. H. Shauer Hon Christ A. Frank and George E. Brown as delegates to the National Republican Convention Brets nominated once more Indianapolis May 12 Hon John L
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Praisix
Arr
G. W. H. Shauer
Hon
Christ A. Frank
George E. Brown
Lottery amendment defeated in Louisiana by large margin
New Orleans May 12 The Secretary of State reports the Louisiana constitutional amendment to renew the state lottery charter for 25 years at 1 250 000 a year is defeated by about 150 000 votes with only a few hundred ballots in support.
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New Orleans
Secretary of State
Louisiana
Louisiana Lottery
Comet Visible Over Honolulu for Two Weeks
In Honolulu on May 12 residents notice a new comet in the Northwestern sky, observed for about two weeks. Local meteorologist J Lyons states the celestial body is unfamiliar to astronomers, marking a notable sky event for Sandwich Islanders.
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Honolulu
J. Lyons
Electric Trust Rules Tighten Grip On Exhibits At Fair
Bids for World's Fair electric lighting will be opened soon as controversy grows over alleged anti competitive conduct. Critics claim the trust blocks rivals, with specifications favoring Westinghouse and Thomson Houston, while exhibits for Siemens and others face maneuvered room limits and possible sanctions.
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Cuscaco
Crain
Texas
Chicago
The
Times
Williams
Westinghouse
Thomson-Houston
Edison to sever personal ties with trust in law clash
It is argued that the unsafe business practice brings trust within legal reach and Edison is likely to end his personal involvement with the trust soon.
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Edison
Peter Schmidt's Troubles A former Allegheny grocer linked to embezzlement
Peter Schmidt, once a grocer in Allegheny, Pa, was arraigned in Long Island City on charges of embezzlement and housebreaking. Police allege he kept funds from Daniel Kennedy and swindled others, with several letters found in his pockets including a large reward offer from Henry Blum. Affectionate notes from a New York woman were also found.
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Allegheny
New York
Peter Schmidt
Justice Manley
Long Island City
Daniel Kennedy
Hunter's Point
O'Hara
Schmidt
George Heaps
Charles W. Forbes
Pittsburg
Henry Blum
Tenth Avenue
Blaine Escapes Injury After Strawberry Festival Slip
Secretary Blaine attended a strawberry festival in the northwest part of the city. He stepped on a narrow boardwalk, slipped, and fell to the ground but declared himself wholly unhurt after a brief rest. He then rejoined guests outside and stayed for some time.
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Washington
Blaine
Miss Leiter
Anarchist Bomb Explodes Near Venezuelan Minister’s Residence
In Caracas May 12 a third night of terror ends with a massive dynamite blast beside the Finance Minister’s home. No injuries reported but extensive damage alarms citizens and police uncover a cache of bombs vitriol flasks and rifles in a neighboring house linked to the plot.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Palacio
Guzman Blanco
Mattos
Joan
Annexation Boom in Hawaii Legislature Meet Hinted
Passengers aboard the Mariposa report the Hawaiian Legislature will convene on the 28th with annexation to the United States as the major topic. Sugar planters favor annexation and aim for success, contingent on a islandwide vote if required. The bill’s consideration is delayed to allow full discussion before final action.
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San Francisco
Mariposa
Honolulu
United States
Buccese
First Blood for Boodlers in Chicago Trial
The first court trial from the grand jury boodle investigations was held in Chicago on May 12. M. B. Herely, a Board of Education member, was charged with soliciting bribes but discharged for lack of evidence after Sterling L. Bailey of Snead Heating Co testified weakly. Judge Collins ruled the indictment unwarranted. Several aldermen face trials later.
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Chicago
M. B. Herely
Board of Education
Sterling L. Bailey
Snead Heating Oe Company
Collins
Indictments Noted in Mercer County Divorce Case
Governor McKinley received a telegram stating indictments against John H. James and Legislator B. F. James for fraudulent divorce proceedings in Mercer county Pennsylvania had been noticed. Their attorney has been in Pennsylvania for days negotiating a settlement.
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Comnius
McKinley
John H.james
B. F. James
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Iroquois Warship Demobilized After Flag Hauls Down
The warship Iroquois lowered her flag today at Vaio California and left the active fleet. Officials expect she will not be recommissioned, marking the end of her service.
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Vaio
Cal
The Will of William Astor and Other News Highlights
Contents outline Wm Astor s will Burrows for national chairman and methods of the Great Electric Trust includes feature on John Jarrett arrival and discussion of a suit to knock out assessors Quay’s town visit mayoral power debate and editorial notes plus ads and Washington letter Lightner Wanamaker and Beeston in focus with crime and finance items and cultural notes including a symphony review and chess problems
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Astor
Burrows
Great Electric Trust
John Jarrett
Quay
Savana
Methodists Eary
Evesersseesess & Lightner
Washington
Wanamaker
Beeston Wallops Us
McDonald
Pinkertons
Wage contrasts England and United States spark tariff debate
Special Telegram to The Dispatch reports US Consul John Jarrett in Birmingham comparing English and American wages. He notes protection raised US wages, free trade lowered English wages, and cites bricklayers earning 18 cents in Birmingham versus 45-50 cents in the United States. He links unions to higher wages and predicts Democratic tariffs. He supports Harrison’s nomination and cites Cobden Club activity.
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New York
John Jarrett
United States
Birmingham
England
City of
Everett House
Pittsburg
Tolly
Wales
Staffordshire
Jarrett
Cleveland
Rhode Island
Pawels
Grover Cleveland
Cobden Club
Blaine
Maine Statesman
Harrison
Bardsley Testifies In Keystone Bank Suit
Philadelphia May 12 ex City Treasurer John D Bardsley was brought from Eastern Penitentiary to testify in Edward W Magill’s suit against Keystone National Bank. The action seeks 945000 in due bills and charges funds flowing from state money into the bank. The jury was instructed to return a verdict for 1 004 640 including interest, with an interest deduction to be considered on motion.
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Philadelphia
John D Bardsley
Eastern
Edward W. Magill
Keystone National Bank
Edward L. Maguire
Bardsley
Hacaleega
Ie Wwe Wayan
Wilson
As Nook
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Minneapolis
M’einley
Organized Labor
Bretx
Indiana
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REW
Arisona
Sandwich Islanders
the Electric Trust
Thomson- Houston
Burnham
Sturinger
Sargent
Clouwy
Beverage
New York State
Edison Companies
Bee
Barrett
Licht
Mr. Williams
Trust
Westinghouse Company
Aloes
Electrical Railway
Siemens Company
Germany
Deri & Zipernowski
Buda Pesth
National Electric Light Company
Eau Claire
Wis
Combine
Hawaii
Boodlers
James
Keystone Bank
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