Will claim sparks bid for Hawley estate
Margaret Cameron, protege of Edwin Hawley, declares she found a will securing a large share of the rumored 30 million dollar Hawley estate though heirs may challenge. Chauffeur Henry Peterson and estate superintendent John Williams report witnessing a document signed by Hawley about a month earlier, contents unseen.
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Margaret Cameron
Edwin Hawley
Hawley Country House
Miss Cameron
Henry Peterson
John Williams
Hawley
Made Pauper by Friends in Youngstown Area
Eli Arner aged 86 and his wife 87 were admitted to the Mahoning county home at Canfield after a lifetime as wealthy Ellsworth township residents. Once a prominent farmer and stockman who owned 61 acres, he endorsed a brother’s $30 000 note and a friend’s $11 000 note, losing fortunes as he was forced to pay both debts. The Arner residence had been a county pride two decades ago.
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Youngstown
Eli Arner
Ellsworth Township
Mahoning County
Canfield
Arner
Reprieve for Murderess Mattie Lomax Granted in Washington
President Taft granted a reprieve to Mattie Lomax, a Black murderess, postponing her execution from February 19 to May 20. The move follows Attorney General Wickersham's recommendation and is viewed as likely to lead to a pardon.
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Washington
Prashington
Taft
Mattie Lomax
Wickersham
Robbers Sentenced to Life in San Quentin for Jewelry Theft
William Rogers aged 24 and Joseph Brady aged 28 were sentenced by Judge Willis to life and 25 years respectively in San Quentin for robbery. They stole a tray of diamonds worth several thousand dollars from Reid Jewelry Co and were captured after a thrilling chase.
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United Press
Angeles
William Rogers
Joseph Brady
Willis
San Quentin Penitentiary
Reid Jewelry Co
Lawrence to Tour State Prominent governor candidate heads east tour
OLYMPIA February 10 John C Lawrence will depart Monday to tour Eastern Washington to promote his candidacy for the governorship He has just completed a sweep through the southwest Pliny Allen state senator from King county will organize Governor Hay's re election campaign in the near future
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Olympia
Ono
John C. Lawrence
Washington
Hay
Pliny Allen
King County
Ship captain dismissed after pacific voyage incident
Commander Andrew Lockett of the Persia liner is discharged from service after passenger Dr. R M Stephenson filed a complaint. The affair centers on Lockett's alleged attempt to act as chaperon to Miss Ramona McShane of Petaluma returning from a convent in Japan during the last voyage.
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San Francisco
Andrew Lockett
Persia
R. M. Stephenson
Lockett
Mise Ramona McShane
Petaluma
Japan
Jones Folklore Says Honest As Day Long
Almanac reference notes the saying Jones is as honest as the day is long. The line is cited as a traditional proverb without a specific date or source, reflecting common folk wisdom.
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Jones
Reorganizing De Larm's Affairs Plans Under Way
E D De Larm missing president of two defunct companies and A J Biehl of Oregon Washington Trust Co plan a reorganization. J F Fox of Spokane holds a $32000 claim for canal digging and seeks creditors to join. Harry E Wilson reported on Washington Orchards Irrigation Co and was discharged. assets are office furniture, papers, and keys to a power house to be turned to receiver Kilmore Winkler by the federal court.
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A. J. Biehl
Oregon- Washington Trust Co
Portland
Ore
J. F. Fox
Spokane
Grant County
de Larm
Harry E. Wilson
Washington Orchards & Irrigation Co
Dykeman
Kilmore Winkler
Student Arrested for Jewel Robbery in Montana
MISSOULA Mont Feb 10 A 19 year old University of Montana freshman C J Johnson was jailed here on charges of stealing 2000 dollars worth of jewels from J C Bakers Great Falls home. Johnson traced by a ring he gave to a waitress and formerly resided in Great Falls. The robbery occurred about a year ago.
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Missoula
Mont
USA
J. C. Baker
Great Falls
Ill and Discouraged Man Takes Life on Post Street
Leighton at 6607 Hillman place shot himself through the temple on Post Street between Spring and Seneca and died en route to hospital. He had been in poor health and shrouded by his wife's recent death. Coast manager of Humbolt Great Western Liniment Co. His son B C Leighton lives at 6718 English Avenue. Cremation payments were being made on installments and several receipts were found among his effects.
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Seneca
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English Avenue
Two-Headed Baby Born in Cambridge
Cambridge physicians announced that a ten pound two-headed baby born to Mrs Kosnow is expected to live. The infant has two heads on a notably long neck. one head is fully formed while the other lacks features.
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Cambridge
Mass
Kosnow
Japanese Assault Pressed Toward Pekin as Panic Spreads
United Press dispatch from Tientsin reports an imminent bombardment of Pekin with the capital in panic. Thousands flee while rebel warships reach Shan Hai Kwan harbor east of Pekin altering plans for a land advance.
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United Presa
Tientsin
Pekin
Shan Hai Kwan
Plumage of table birds spurs humane effort
Paris February 10. A humane group seeks to end use of rare bird plumage for hats. They reveal much plumage comes from common birds like guinea fowls turkeys and pigeons dyed and treated to imitate the originals.
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Paris
Fled Across Continent Officer Pursue Bank Fraud Suspect
Paul Martyn an attorney and public accountant was arrested in San Francisco after fleeing officers across the country. He allegedly forged five checks totaling 250 dollars for Milton T Clark Construction Co and fled via Lyons New York and Los Angeles before attempting to obtain a permanent writ.
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United Press
Fprancisco
Paul
Martys
Burns
Martyn
Milton T. Clark Construction Co
San Francisco
Clark
Lyons
N. Y
Bank of Lyons
Los Angeles
Lenten fasting rules apply to Catholics aged 21 to 60
Beginning February 21 and on all days except Sunday, Catholics between 21 and 60 must fast. Abstinence from fresh meat is required on all Wednesdays and Fridays and the Saturday of Ember and Holy weeks. The sick, nursing mothers, and workers in exhausting jobs are exempt. One full meal allowed on fast days, fresh meat permitted at all meals on Sundays and once daily on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Great Mass Meeting for Lawrence Strikers Ends Alleged Labor Protest
A monster fundraising meeting is planned at Dreamland rink tomorrow at 2 30 PM to aid Lawrence Mass textile workers on strike after wage cuts following Massachusetts shorter workday law. Speakers include Hiller M Wells Kate Saddler Ed Lewis and David Burgess among others. The strike arose when mills cut wages from 11 cents per hour after a 22 cent weekly decrease, despite prior earnings of about 6 dollars weekly.
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Dreamland Rink
Lawrence
Mass
Social Data of
Seattle
Hiller M. Wells
Kate Saddler
Ed Lewis
David Burgess
Massachusetts
Son of Former President Here In Seattle Visit
Claude Casimir Perier son of a former French president arrived in Seattle during a Portland to New York trip. He toured the waterfront and Chamber of Commerce to gather data on local marine activity and discussed plans for French steamship lines to establish Seattle as a regular port of call.
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Claude Casimir Perier
France
Seattle
Portland
New York City
Perier
Chamber of Commerce
Vanished Iron Workers Agent Signals Quiet Mystery
Mystery surrounds the sudden disappearance of Frank K. Paynter a business agent of the structural iron workers union. He allegedly closed his home sold his furniture and then left for parts unknown. The landlord says Paynter has been gone about a week.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank K. Paynter
Structural Iron Workers Union
Paynter
Former Buffalo Mayor James A. Adam Dies in Buffalo
James Noble Adam former Democratic mayor of Buffalo New York died here yesterday after a brief illness. Death was attributed to acute indigestion.
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Buffalo
WN. Y
James Noble Adam
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