Widow to inherit vast share of Yerkes estate tale
Special to The Washington Post from New York Jan 1 details a bitter plot around Charles T Yerkes death and a will dispute. Mrs Yerkes, aided by a trusted adviser, is set to receive a large portion of the millionaire's fortune while relatives contest influence, alleging manipulation to cut her out. A reading of the will is planned at the Yerkes mansion on Fifth Avenue with executor arrangements and major bequests to the Philadelphia born daughter and son committee.
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Washington Post
Charles T. York
Waldorf-Astoria
Terauce
Yerkes
Meyer Ced
Cheenwood Cemetery
Grea House
Miria Avenue
Vrs
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
Funeral for Mr. Yerkes in Newark Estate Duties Told
About twenty five persons attended the Simple Funeral Services for Mr. Yerkes in Newark. The Episcopal service was read by Rev. Hughes with no music. Family friends, servants, and relatives gathered, including Mrs. Yerkes and Charles Yerkes, plus Mr. Knight and Mr. Owsley. A mysterious man claimed kinship but was denied entry. The coffin rested in the drawing room and later the sarcophagus at Green Wood Cemetery. Mrs. Yerkes returned home and discussed her duties with Knight and Owsley, reaffirming her devotion to her husband.
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Yerksy
Hughes
Newark
N. J
Yerkes
Charles IE
Rominetta
Philadelphia
Eat
House of Speyer & Co
Glarde Py
Ifth Avenue
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Charles Yerkes
Mr. Owsley
Green Wood Cemetery
Notable horsewoman Emma Peabody ends life in New York
Emma Isabella Peabody a well known horsewoman and former Boston resident shot herself in her apartment at 76 West Sixty ninth Street after planning an Europe trip and long separation from her husband. She had supported herself as a writer and had recently been ill and despondent.
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Europe
Washington Post
New York
Emma
Isabella Peabody
Leavitt
Hraviline
Mayss
Durland's
West Sixty-ninth Strates
Boston
Miss Carruthers
Woman fatally shoots man in self defense claim
Oklahoma City January 1 Miss Barbara Toxer shot and killed H Clayton a city businessman in her room after he allegedly forced entry and attempted to assault her. She claims self defense and was placed under arrest. Local details list unrelated ads and notices following the incident.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Barbara Toxer
Clayton
Miss Toxer
McClellan's Second Term Opens With Claimed City Reform Aim
Mayor McClellan begins his second term in New York with a brief ceremony, vetoing a delegated frill budget and instructing new commissioners to appoint staff without district leaders’ influence. He vows to pursue clean, efficient government and to retire after six years if the city advances in civic virtue. District Attorney Jerome is sworn in for another term. Clarence J. Shearn leads protests against seating President McGowan and five aldermen, seeking a court ruling to counter canvassers.
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Board of Aldermen
Washington Post
New York
Jan. L
McClellan
Ths
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Lesde
Shearn
Board of Canvassers of Elections
Mr. Shearn
Hearst
Fitzgerald Boston Mayor Inaugurated In 1910 Address
Former Congressman John F. Fitzgerald was inaugurated as mayor of Boston. He urged modification of excise laws and closer government relations, aiming to support city interests and improve civic life.
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Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Reformers Assume Office in Philadelphia City Ticket Sworn In
Philadelphia January 1 The Gay Party candidates elected last November as a reform wave began duties. Wilson H. Brown Coroner J M Tush Jermoen and city commissioners Rudolph R Blankenbure Edward A. Anderson Howard A. Chase sworn in Fire sweeps Jefferson Texas destroying seven stores at midnight with $75,000 loss Fort Wayne January 1 Fire destroyed seven stores in Jefferson Texas with $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 Boost 1908 Prospects
In Pittsburg on January 1, Democratic leaders hailed Mayor McClellan of New York for breaking from Tammany Hall and naming new appointees. Col J M Guffey reportedly told friends the move positions him for the 1908 Democratic presidential candidacy. Allegheny figures said the split could rejuvenate the party and bolster a strong presidential bid.
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McClellan
New York
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Col
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Democratic National Committee
William J. Brennan
Allegheny County
Democratic Committee
Col. Guffey
Mehr
Bingham Targets Merit Over Pull in New York Police
Gen Theodore A Bingham the new New York police commissioner arrives at headquarters and pledges to promote on merit not influence He meets officers outlines plan to end spying and abolish the vice squad and shoo fly roundsmen while assuming office amid resignations and pending deputy vacancies.
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Washington Post
New York
Theodore A. Bingham
Daniel G. Slattery
Thelask
Sergt. Ward
Gen. Bingham
McAdoo
Theodore Rooseyvelt
Devery
Green
Bingham
McAvoy
Farrell
Brooklyn
Lindsley
AGED SISTER'S TRAGEDY IN RURAL PENNSYLVANIA
Details reach Washington from Hast Springfield as Eliza Morse aged about seventy five is suspected of murdering her sister Deborah Morse and then shooting herself with a Winchester rifle at their lonely farm. Neighbors heard shots but discovery came when a visiting brother found the bodies. Detective Watson reports the gun was braced on the kitchen table with a lath pushing the trigger. Deborah was found crouched behind boxes in the other room.
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Here
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Bonanza Miner Dies by Own Action in San Francisco
A Blondyke millionaire Prank Phiseator, part of the original Alaska gold rush, ended his life in the Tenderloin after a spree. He reportedly gave away large sums to companions and an opium fiend, then cut his throat with a razor in his hotel. He had wealth from claims on Botuisa Creek and a famous nugget sale. He was twice married, last to a St Joseph waiter, whom he wed hours after meeting.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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Jankke Phisenter
Berrien County
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Whitcomb
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Firstbride
Alasi
Reconciliation Seen In Scharrer Busch Suitor Case
A probable settlement in the Scharrer Busch incident is reported as Adolphus Busch may approve a marriage with Miss Wilhelmina Busch. Lieut. Scharrer stays near the phone to converse with her as he presses his suit. A false report of a $1,000,000 payment is denied by the Busch family.
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Washington Post
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Jdrd Scharrer
Wilhelmina Busch
Lochinvard
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New York
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Busch
Lieut
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Seharr
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Murder and death by own action in Cleveland district
In Cleveland, Chisa Jan J Paul Sowdell shot and killed Jess Smith in a 68 Theresa street resort, then killed himself. The motive was jealousy. Smith, twenty three, had been warned to leave the city before Sowdell gained access to her room. He fired five times, she died in the street, and he ended his life with a final self-inflicted pistol shot. Little is known of Smith who had been in the city only a few months. Kaiser sends New Year message to President. Berlin. Charlemagne Tower and other diplomats visited the palace to extend greetings to Emperor William. He sent a personal message to Roosevelt through Tower. Ice cream in molds for dinners and receptions advertised at 1127 % Y. Ave.
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Peabody
Boston
Grogether
New York
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Jess Smith
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Paynter Leads in Two Caucuses to Name Senator
Frankfort Ky Jan 1 Democrats report Paynter ahead in two caucuses as his nominees win pro tem and speaker posts. Senator Georg 18 13 and for Gooch 41 33 showing Paynter strength while Blackburn and Haldeman opposition falters. Joint caucus set to determine final nomination with 105 Democratic votes of 136 total.
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Haldeman
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Georg
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William Cromwell
W. O. Jones
Rir
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Green West
Jd. T. Embry
Henry Lawrence
W. J. Gooch
E. Barry
R. W. Miller
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Barry
J. G. Stone
M. F. Pogue
Amy Lynn
C. W. Longmire
Arma
Roosevelt Sackville Incident Recalled in Connection With President
London reports on January 1 recalling Cameron Corbett’s Glasgow union campaign letter to Ambassador Reid about Mason and a Washington letter. The Times voices skepticism over Roosevelt's alleged remark but agrees a clarifying statement could prevent misrepresentation and notes the Sackville incident.
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Glasgow
Union
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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 item notes a January date and mentions banking advertising copy for Union Trust Co urging early New Year savings with promised interest.
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Ohio
Jan. i
Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co
Mid - Street
Index to 10 Days Issue Plot Strife and Plans
The issue lists items including estranged Yerkes and wife, Blackburn defeated, McClellan plans, a Russian girl suicide attempt, a reception by the President, railroad matters, uproar over a missing painting, canal official resignations, reform in Sydia, Albany legislative fight, Emilie Grigsby society stir, New Year greeting, hotel talks, racing, Mississippi lynching record, new road to Tidewater, and feast for the Newshows.
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McClellan
Canal Oficial
Herrick
Sydia
Albany
t-Society
Emilie Grigsby
Stepper
Maryland
Sowal
Mississippi
Tidewater
Letts Win A Victory Sloganeers Reach Riga
A Washington Post dispatch reports Count Witte urging the Emperor to issue a moderate constitution for Russia amid a war and social unrest. Gen Orloff’s column faces reverses. arrests of leaders and arms confiscations increase. Details from Riga and St Petersburg describe rail disruptions, strikes, and a drifting security situation across Baltic provinces.
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Washington Post
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the Times
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Rebels Attack Troops in Bakhmut Barracks Fight
In Bakhmut on January 1 rebels from nearby factories attacked the barracks. Three infantry companies and a cavalry squadron fought back with cannon fire from morning to early afternoon. A Cossack company arrived at noon forcing the insurgents between two fires. rebels suffered heavy losses. Reported 3% of workers killed. troops had three killed and seven wounded. In Saratoff on January 1 Cossacks dispersed a workers meeting, killing four and injuring thirty. Cures Colds, Grippe. All Druggists.
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canergaGa
Saratoff
Poisonous Climax in Life of Ex-Policeman's Daughter
A daughter of a former Warsaw police prefect is accused of inciting revolt at a Berlin school and banished by order of his successor. She fled to Paris and New York, faced possible deportation, and confessed to a police court she drank poison after a state of distress. Authorities report a remittance from her mother and jewelry as part of the case.
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Motorman Attacked as Crowds Disperse Over Fatal Brooklyn Crash
Police reserves dispersed a hostile crowd in Brooklyn after a motorman named Charles Kripp faced attack following a fatal collision that killed seven year old Anna Owens who dropped her Christmas doll and stepped into traffic. The crowd hurled stones and sticks and clubs were used to break up the disturbance.
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Charles Kripp
Anna Owens
Brooklyn
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Kiepp
Will Confer With Miners Over Conference Request
Wilkesbarre Pa January 1 an answer from anthracite coal operators to the United Mine Workers request for a conference was received today by Secretary John P Gallagher of the Ta committee He forwarded the unopened reply to President John Mitchel at his Mines home While the exact terms were unclear officials believed the reply favorable and expected a conference to be held in time for miners to participate in a national movement at Indianapolis in January.
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Annthracite
Esul
United Mire Workers of America
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Ta’ Committee
Gallagher Iommediately
John Mitchel
Mike & Peppety
Inediandpols
Janusars i
Chauffeur Dies In Town Car Collision
A chauffeur named Matthew Sem, employed at the Newark Pump Works, died after his automobile swerved and threw him from his wheel near Pilarison. James Brown, the other involved party, was injured as the vehicle struck. The incident occurred amid a report of a Southern Railway tour from Washington to California with various stops and prices.
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N. J. Summers
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Uuge
James Brownl
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