Widow to inherit large share of Yerkes estate in sensational will case
Special to The Washington Post from New York outlines a dramatic family fight over the estate of millionaire Meyer Yerkes. Charles Edward Yerkes is said to have altered property in favor of his wife Mrs Miriam Yerkes after alleged manipulation by an adviser. Nephhew denied attendance at the funeral as Mrs Yerkes faces a court battle over executorship and large bequests to the widow and other relatives. The will readings and estate plans hinge on disputed transfers of houses and art collections at Fifth Avenue and the Marble Mausoleum site at Greenwood Cemetery, with key figures including Clarence A Knight and Joline involved in the reading process. The widow is expected to receive a substantial portion of the estate, while other beneficiaries include the Yerkes son and daughter. The case continues as the funeral arrangements proceed with family present.
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Fifth Avenue Mansion
Washington Post
Charles T. York
Waldorf-Astoria
Terauce
Yerkes
Meyer Ced
Cheenwood Cemetery
Grea House
Miria Avenue
Vrs
Vekee
Firth Avenue
Metropol Museum of Art
Bens
Wisteen
Mrr
Charles Edward Kes
Bessie Renchint
Phladepmia
Jebie
Suman
Joline
Corporation
New York
Sime Lave
Rauwno
Clarence A. Knight
Mr. Knight
Mr. Owsley
Frank Litby & Co
Theodore A. Bingham
Daniel G. Slattery
Thelask
Sergt. Ward
Gen. Bingham
McAdoo
Funeral of Mr. Yerkes Held in New York
About twenty five relatives friends and servants attended the simple Episcopal service conducted by Rev Mr Hughes in Newark NJ. The coffin lay draped in black velvet in the drawing room with wreaths from Speyer & Co and others. A nephew impostor from Pennsylvania was refused admission. Mrs Yerkes expressed love for her husband and entrusted duties of the estate to Mr Knight and Mr Owsley.
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Nue
Yerksy
Hughes
Newark
N. J
Yerkes
Charles IE
Rominetta
Philadelphia
Eat
House of Speyer & Co
Glarde Py
Wellesley College
Peabody
Boston
Grogether
New York
Horsewoman Emma Peabody Ends Life in New York
Emma Isabella Peabody a widow from Brookline and a well known horsewoman who had lived in New York for years killed herself with a revolver in her West Sixty ninth street apartments. She had planned a Europe trip on January 15 and had been despondent since Christmas with heart trouble and fears of insanity.
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Europe
Washington Post
New York
Emma
Isabella Peabody
Leavitt
Hraviline
Mayss
Durland's
West Sixty-ninth Strates
Boston
Miss Carruthers
Sue
Woman, Okla. City, Kills Man in Self-Defense Claim
Barbara Toxer of Oklahoma City shot and killed H Clayton, a local businessman, claiming self defense after he allegedly attempted to assault her in her room. Clayton allegedly forced entry. Toxer was arrested. Public notices and ads follow.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Barbara Toxer
Clayton
Miss Toxer
McClellan Starts Second Term Demands Consultation
Mayor McClellan begins his second term with a vow to consult with his appointees, signaling no tolerance for office rewards to district leaders. He aims to fulfill pre election pledges for honest efficient government and may retire after six years if progress remains. District Attorney Jerome is sworn in for another term. Clarence J. Shearn protests seating of McGowan and several aldermen, seeking court action to overturn the canvassers.
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McGowan
Board of Aldermen
Washington Post
New York
Jan. L
McClellan
Ths
Tammany District
Lesde
Shearn
Board of Canvassers of Elections
Mr. Shearn
Hearst
Fitzgerald Boston's Mayor Inaugurated Amid Excise Debate
Former Congressman John F. Fitzgerald was inaugurated as mayor of Boston. In his inaugural address he backed modifying excise laws and pledged closer civic relations between government and the city, aiming to aid merchants and local interests.
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Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Reformers Assume Office In Philadelphia City Ticket Sworn In
Philadelphia on January 1 marked the swearing in of Gay Party reform candidates. Wilson H. Brown Coroner J. M. Tush Jermoen and city commissioners Rudolph R Blankenbure Edward A. Anderson and Howard A. Chase took office following November elections. Fire in Jefferson Texas destroys seven stores causing $75 000 loss.
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Philadelphia City Party
Philadelphia
Wilson H. Brown
J. M. Tush Jermoen
Cit
Rudolph R Blankenbure
Edward A. Anderson
Howard A. Chase
Texas
Fort Wayne
Jan
Jefferson
Tex
McClellan Breaks With Tammany to Shape 1908 Bid
In Pittsburgh on January 1, Democratic leaders praised Mayor McClellan of New York for severing ties with Tammany Hall and appointing new officials. Col J M Guffey reportedly backs McClellan for President in 1908, citing renewed party vigor and a strong Democratic field.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
McClellan
New York
Tammany Hall
Col
J. M.guffey
Democratic National Committee
William J. Brennan
Allegheny County
Democratic Committee
Col. Guffey
Mehr
Bingham vows merit based rise in New York police
Gen Theodore A Bingham New Yorks police commissioner vows promotions on merit not influence and abolishes the vice squad and shoo fly roundsmen He stresses level dealings with officers and warns against abuse while McAdoo presents him the badge and notes four year tenure New deputy vacancies open after resignations and death
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Cortright
Police Fores of
New York
Bingham
Fellows
Gen. Bingham
Theodore Rooseyvelt
Devery
Green
McAvoy
Farrell
Brooklyn
McAdoo
Lindsley
Aged sister tragedy in Pennsylvania farmhouse murder suicide
Eliza Morsel aged about seventy five killed her sister Deborah in a lonely farmhouse near Erie. Neighbors heard shots. a brother found the two bodies. Eliza reportedly used a Winchester rifle with a lath to brace the trigger. Deborah lay crouched behind boxes as if trying to hide. Poverty amid daily struggle is suspected as motive.
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Specia
Washington
Erie
Springfield
Here
Eirza Morsel
Deborah
Michigan
Eliza
Watson
Meborah
BONANZA MINER A DEATH BY OWN ACTION
Jankke Phisenter a Blondyke millionaire and Alaskan miner who joined the Dawson rush died by his own hand in San Francisco after a spree and a dispute over money. Known as the Split Water But he spent freely in the Tenderloin. a bar keep loaned him $20 which he kept for the opium fiend he later helped. He had two marriages, the last to a St Joseph waitress who journeyed with him briefly, and he held strong mining claims on Botusa Creek with a nugget sale valued at $1094. Phisenter was well known in Ber rien County Michigan where his family benefited from his fortunes and his annual homecomings sparked local festivities.
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Phiseator
Eagle Ity
Dawson
Phiscater
Wig
Krondyker
Eis
St. Joseph, Mo
Result
Botiusa Creek
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jay
Jankke Phisenter
Berrien County
Harada
Whitcomb
St. Joseph
Firstbride
Alasi
Reconciliation Hinted In Scharrer Busch Suitor Row
Washington Post reports a near settlement in the Scharrer Busch incident. Lieutenant Jdrd Scharrer, suitor to Miss Wilhelmina Busch, talks by long distance phone with her in country. Threat of suicide amid stated demands not credited. Busch family said false.
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Speen
Washington Post
St Louis
Dan
Scharrer-Busch
Adolphus Busch
Jdrd Scharrer
Wilhelmina Busch
Lochinvard
M. Busch
New York
Mr. Busch
Busch
Lieut
Scharrey
Seharr
Miss Wilhelmina
Murder and death by own action in Cleveland district
In Cleveland at a resort on Theresa Street 68 J Paul Sowdell, known in the Red Light district, shot and killed Jess Smith after being warned to leave the city. He fired five shots, she died in the street, and he then killed himself with a final shot to the brain. Little is known of the 23 year old victim.
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Cleveland
Chisa
Jan. J
Paul Sowdell
Jess Smith
Theresa Street
Paynter Leads in Kentucky Caucuses for Senate Chair
In Frankfort Kentucky January 1 Paynter coalitions win control of both parties caucuses to name his Senate and House nominees. Paynter candidates prevail 18 to 13 for senator pro tem and 41 to 33 for house speaker over Blackburn Haldeman opposition. Paynter vows to fight to the end as joint caucus looms with 136 total votes and Democrats holding 105.
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Senate
House
Blackburn
Haldeman
Washington Post
Frankfort
United States
Judge Paynter
Paynter
W. B. Haldeman
George
Laban Puelos
Georg
G. W. Hickman
William Cromwell
W. O. Jones
Rir
Jennie McDonald
Green West
Jd. T. Embry
Henry Lawrence
W. J. Gooch
E. Barry
R. W. Miller
Paydey
Gooch
Barry
J. G. Stone
M. F. Pogue
Amy Lynn
C. W. Longmire
Arma
Roosevelt Sackville incident recalled in sympathy note
London reports a Cambridge Corbett letter to Ambassador Reid critiquing D N Mason for an alleged unconstitutional Washington stance. The Times doubts President Roosevelt made the imputed remark but agrees a disclaimer could prevent future misrepresentation. The Sackville affair is recalled in context.
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London
Cameron Corbett
Glasgow
Union
Mr. Corbett
Times
Sackville
Wreck on the Big Four near Columbus kills three
Three persons are reported killed and a number injured in a wreck on the Big Four Railway near Columbus, Ohio. The notice follows a bank offer urging readers to open accounts at Union Trust Co. for savings with interest.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jan. i
Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co
Mid - Street
Index to 10-Day's Issue with Diverse Local Items
An index page lists varied topics from domestic drama to politics, social notes, and culture. Items include estranged spouses, alleged defeats, plans from McClellan, a Russian girl attempting suicide, a presidential reception, railroad news, a missing painting uproar, canal official resignations, reform efforts, Albany politics, Emilie Grigsby society, New Year greetings, a Mary land speakership contest, hotel talks, racing sports, Mississippi lynching record, Tidewater road, and a feast for the new shows.
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Yerkes
Blackburn
McClellan
Canal Oficial
Herrick
Sydia
Albany
t-Society
Emilie Grigsby
Stepper
Maryland
Sowal
Mississippi
Tidewater
Witte Presses for Moderate Russian Constitution
Moscow dispatches report Count Witte urging Emperor to promulgate a moderate constitution to reassure Liberals as the war against the Reds continues. A high source says the Premier believes the move could rally Conservative and Liberal opinion. the Emperor shows inclination to adopt it amid market steadiness and higher industrial demand. Reports from Riga and Mitau detail arrests, arms confiscations, and local authorities forming new social democratic administrations amid widespread unrest.
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Count Witte
Fot
Russia
St. Petersburg
National Assembly
Rebels Attack Troops at Bakhmut Barracks
In Bakhmut on January 1 revolutionaries from nearby factories launched an attack on barracks. Three infantry companies and a cavalry squadron fought until afternoon, with Cossacks later arriving and pushing insurgents between two fires. Casualties reported include about three killed and seven wounded among troops, and three killed among insurgents. Separate report from Saratoff says Cossacks dispersed a workers meeting, killing four and injuring thirty.
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Bakhmut
Russia
canergaGa
Saratoff
Poison as Climax In Revolt Case of Ex-Warsaw Official’s Daughter
A Polish daughter of a former Warsaw police official, banished for inciting revolution, travels from Berlin to Paris and New York. In police court she described a plan involving poison and gas. she consumed pills and jewelry was seized. She faces likely deportation.
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Berlin
Paris
New York
Polite
Poland
Princite
Bérun
Suicidis
Ceca Tanna
Oper
Bertin
Mob Attacked Motorman After Fatal Brooklyn Crash
Police reserves dispersed a violent Brooklyn crowd that attacked motorman Charles Kripp after a car killed seven year old Anna Owens who dropped her Christmas doll in the street. The crowd tried to pull Kripp from his car, stones and sticks shattered windows, and officers used clubs to restore order.
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New York
Charles Kripp
Anna Owens
Brooklyn
Bey
Kiepp
Will Confer With Miners Over Conference Hope
Wilkesbarre Pa January 1 An answer from anthracite coal operators to the United Mine Workers request for a conference was reported today. Secretary John P Gallagher of the Ta committee forwarded the unopened reply to President John Mitchel at his Mines home. The sector’s exact stance is unknown but believed favorable, and a conference may be arranged before the miners join a national meeting in Indianapolis on January.
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Wilkesbarre
Annthracite
Esul
United Mire Workers of America
John P. Gallagher
Ta’ Committee
Gallagher Iommediately
John Mitchel
Mike & Peppety
Inediandpols
Janusars i
Chauffeur and bicyclist fatality in New Jersey
A chaotic report from New York dated January 1 describes a fatal accident involving a chauffeur named Matthew Sem and a bicyclist in New Jersey. The text also mentions James Brown and a Southern Railway tour offering through California and Mexico with listed prices.
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Southern Railway
Washington-Sigse
California
Heturn
San Antonis
Paso
Juarez
Old Mexico
I It Lake
Anid
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