Death of Hetty Green Ends Remarkable Financier Life
New York July 3 Mrs Hetty Green famed as the world’s wealthiest woman died at her son Del Green’s home at 5 West Ninetieth Street after weeks of paralysis and confinement. She 49 inherited about 12.3 million and large sums were expected to pass to heirs and beneficiaries. The fortune was estimated as high as 190 million with a life interest to her aunt Howland and shares distributed to descendants. Funeral services are set for Bellows Falls Vermont and will be held at the Church of the Immanuel conducted by Rev Arthur C Wilson.
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New York
Hetty Green
Val Edward R H Green
West Ninetieth Street
Central Park West
Central Park West, Where Mrs. Green
Mrs. Green
del Green
Mrs Green
Bellows Falls
Wall
Col
Penota
Sylvia
Matthew Astor
Wilka
Col. Green
Hoboken
Manhattan
Hlerile Blick
Wall Street
Sum
Mrs Greens
Hila Ancestorahn Howland
New Bedford
Multiple Death Notices from Early 20th Century Almanac
A fragmented obituary list dated July 1916 to 1918 records numerous individuals including Catherine Buss widow of Jacop Buss, Minnie J Knote wife of Richard J Knote, Hla Jane Fawcett, John Tileston Granger, Joseph Hatzfeld, Hettenkemer and Padgett families, and others. Entries indicate funeral from residences, burial at Rock Creek Cemetery, St Mark's Episcopal Church, and Prospect Hill Cemetery with dates July 3 to July 7 and earlier, mentioning addresses in Washington and Philadelphia connections.
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USS
Catherine
Jacop Buss
Harry A Rosa
Thirteent
Faml
Pittsburgh
Elliott
Il Pom
Rhode Island Avenue
Minnie J
Richard J. Knote
Rock Creek
Phidelphia
Annapolis
Fawcett
E. Nichols
B Street
Northwest
Hla Jane
Alf
Fawcettt
Funera
St Mark's Episcopal Church
Fairland
Alm Granger
Flore
John Tileston Granger
Pasaale
N. J
Joseph Bee
Adam Hatzfed
Amelia Hatzfeld
Celera Chapel
Aa Am
T 'Mar Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Heeyttenkemper
Providence Hospica
Ansif EE
Farny
Foyestrat
Prospect Ilith
Sunda Ju
Floren
Whatlea M Badget
Oxor
Malan Tueadas J
Eisrhee Menorial
Gienwand Semenin
Peck
Harves
William
Funes
Privaca
Marrashtonce
Wits of Wood
Funert
Immaa Conception
Iver
Masti
Jarsful
Anothecar
Tuferme
Mike van San OM
Hetty Green Health Wealth Rules for a Happy Life
A historical clipping presents Hetty Green’s stated rules for success and good living. Emphasizing wholesome food, truthful conduct, modest dress, church involvement, and charitable giving, the list warns against envy and unfair wealth, urges regular exercise, and calls for obedience to divine and civic law.
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Hetty Green
Caesar
God
Howland Descendants and Wealthy Heiress in 19th Century Saga
The Howland family of Dartmouth Massachusetts traces Gideon Howland born 1734 and died 12823 to a broad line of descendants. Sylvia Grinnell of New York married in central Mitz Herbert Ruxtun of the British navy. Mrs Green, wife of Falward Green, amassed wealth through mills, silks, and Wall Street circles while steering her children’s futures and managing prenuptial funds.
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Gideon Howland
Imasumdi Ag
Howland
Sylvia Grinnell
New York City
Tral Mitz
Herbert Ruxtun
Green
Falward Fl Green
Albred Stires
Manila
Flore
Wien
Truss
Wiss Rovinson
Michaerie
Maney
Gree
Wall
Reliance on Machine Guns Fight in Allied Offensive Reports
Machine guns played a key role in German defense and British counterattacks along the Somme front. Aviators, artillery crews, and infantry coordinated in intense bombardments, with dugouts and mobile guns shaping the fighting as Paris and London issued daily war summaries.
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Vila London
Kilties Reach London With Mametz Battlefield Wounded
Special trains brought wounded from Mametz battlefield to three London stations. Most suffered bayonet wounds rather than shell or bullet injuries, with many soldiers dazed yet in stable condition. Gordon Highlanders praised for leading the assault and securing trench and village after heavy shelling and counterfire.
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Arty
London
Battlefeld
France
Gordon Highlander
Mamers
Kiltieg
Clerks of Lancaster Help Turn Tide in Picardy Fight
London reports praise for Lancashire clerks and Ulster division in Montauban action. Backs described as fighting like veterans with dash and grit. Farmers’ boys from Midland counties joined flank, while a German ruse of white flags failed as British lines held.
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Picardy
Montauban
Lancashire
Daily Mail
England
Gayety
Midland
Yarimua
Agincourt
Waterloo
Daily News
Ther Birrows
Felice
Peril Belgian Aid May Cut Off Relief Work
London reports a marked German decree pressuring Belgian civilians to work for the occupying army. Von Bissing warns that refusing work could bar relief, despite prior protests and Hague conventions. Grey notes German claims but emphasizes limits on coercion and relief distribution.
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von Bissing
French Allies Break Through German Lines In Somme Advance
Allied forces press a vast offensive along the Somme front with the French and colonial troops driving through fortified villages. They capture Herbecourt Estres Assevillers Fay and adjacent trenches, pushing the line about six miles beyond Saturday’s start and signaling continued heavy fighting ahead.
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Dref Grachten
Steenstraets
Somme
Mereaucourt Wood
Assevillers
Curl
Frise
Herbecourt
Estres
Douaumont
Fay
Haracourt Woods
Assevillera
Gains of Allies Are Not Serious Writes German Expert
Berlin July 3 Major Moraht Military Ex writes that allied gains are not decisive. He notes minor initial advances and suggests British and French actions show German reserves remain intact. He cites vigorous German counterattacks and persistent resistance as proof of substantial German capabilities behind the front lines.
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Maj
Moraht
Berlin
Sehting
German Decree May 15 Inhumane, UK Says Belgium Relief Affected
The UK accuses Germany of intensifying penalties against recalcitrant Belgian workers and restricting relief groups. Reports cite requisition of labor for military needs and forced labor in Germany. The May 15 decree allegedly undermines Belgium relief commitments and aims to keep Belgians dependent on Allied or American aid while aiding German aims.
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Ion London
von Bissing
Belgium
Commission
von Hlasing
Marquis of Crewe
J Trac
Erman
Comit
Rinece
Edward Grey
Commission of Inquiry
Commission For Relief
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