Vast Astor Estate Valued Near 388 Million At Death
New York June 13 An appraisal fixes Col John Jacob Astor estate at about 388 million. Vincent Astor to receive 68.96 million and Madeleine Force Astor 7.68 million while Muriel Astor gains 4.86 million and John Jacob Astor II 2.52 thousand. Annuptial provisions shift 1.74 million to Vincent. Ava Willing Astor loses that sum as she was not widow. New York also notes a 5.35 million inheritance tax rebate, and real estate valued around 63.1 million with prime properties on Broadway Fifth Avenue and in Rhinebeck.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Vincent Astor
Madeleine Force Astor
Muriel Astor
Astor
Urs
Ava Willing Astor
Gale Astor
Madeleine
Force Astor
Col Astor
Col. Astor
Broadway
Upper Fifth Avenue
Harlem
Bronx
Rhinebeck
Fifth Avenue
Ferncliffe
Astor House
Waldorf-Astoria
Ih Regis
Knickerbocker
J. J Aster
Willam Astor
Wiliam Astor
J J Astor
Culebra Cut Slides Increase Canal Disaster Risk
Panama on June 11 reports renewed movement in the Culebra Cut with a large earth mass spilling into the canal from the east bank. The Cucaracha slide filled the cut to the 67 foot level, while a second slide near Empire threatens further disruption to the canal works.
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Panama
Culebra
Cucaracha
Empire
Mob Paterson Deputies Clash at Mills Escort
In Paterson on June 13 a mob of several hundred fought with deputies escorting two mill workers home. No injuries reported yet, about 70 prisoners were taken to police headquarters as effort to contain the unrest continued. In Jersey City a panel was drawn for trial of indicted Paterson strike leaders. Hudson counts guards were to be notified to appear at Passaic county court on June.
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Paterson No
Jersey City
Paterson
Hudson Counts
Passaic County
Rector Sues For Divorce In Cleveland High Society
Special to The Washington Post Cleveland June 13 high society circles in Cleveland were stirred as Rev Gerard F Patterson rector of the Church of the Incarnation in the East End filed for divorce from May Fee Patterson. Corespondent named is M Van Voorhees Lloyd a wealthy Italian dealer. Mrs Lloyd had sued for alimony earlier.
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Washington Fost
Cleveland
Cleveland Society
Gerard F. Patterson
Church of the Incarnation
East End
May Fee Patterson
M van Voorhees Lloyd
Patterson
Lloyd
Cleveland Athletic Club
Girl Baitles With Robber In Payroll Heist
Miss Dorothy Daniels, 22, fought a lone robber who seized $1,123 from Confectioners' Trading Company payroll she carried to 101 Varick Street New York. The hold up occurred at Vandam and Hudson as the assailant beat and choked her. she led bystanders for four blocks before the thief escaped.
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New York
Dorothy Danels
Varick Street
Vandam
Hudson
12 000 HIS DRINK TAB So NOW SHE ASKS DIVORCE
Mrs. John Barry Sears seeks divorce after five years of marriage citing her husband’s heavy drinking. Testimony shows an average of six to eight drinks daily, sometimes twelve, with a peak of twelve or more. Sears disputed the charges, calling the claims exaggerated as New York onlookers mock the tale of constant conviviality.
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Washington Post
Chicago
John Barry Sears
Sears
C H. Yamill
New York
Police Foil Student Mob at Huntington High School
Angered by a board of education dispute with Principal Lucy Pritchard, hundreds of graduates besieged Huntington High School after commencement. Police rushed the interior to prevent damage as several students were arrested and the situation was brought under control.
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Washington Post
Huntington
W Va
Board of Education
Lucy Pritchard
Igh
Currency Reform Debated as Wall Street Pressure Grows
Congressional leaders clash over currency and banking reform as Representative Henry accuses Wall Street bankers of backing the push for new currency powers. Cabinet discussions weigh government participation and regional reserve notes with President Wilson expected to send a message next week.
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Representative Henry
Texas
Rules Committee
Wall Street
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McAdoo
Lass
House Banking and Currency Committee
Owen
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
House Committee
White House
Mr. Henry
Congress
House of Congress
Wilson
Treasury
Oklahoma
Representative Glass
Currency reform and banking trust critique in Baltimore platform
The Baltimore platform condemns the Aldrich currency bill and calls for a systematic revision of banking laws to shield the government from banking control. The speaker supports appropriate currency legislation but rejects plans that surrender currency powers to banks and corporations.
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New York
Moneytriat
Baltimore
Money Trust
Bryan to eat at office to save time
Secretary of State Bryan announced he will bring lunch to the office after observing a reporter eating in the White House Press room. He said his wife bought a lunch basket and will pack his noon meal so he can take it to the department, saving about an hour daily.
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Bryan
White House
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Palmer
Senate
Truman G Palmer
Lodge
Gallinger
Wilson
Senator Nelson
Senator Gallinger
Wife Sues Capitalist for Custody in Surprise Divorce
Alma Portner Koehler filed for divorce from cabaret owner Jhitts Rocher Koehler in St Louis County Missouri. The petition seeks custody of their son Robert Portner Koehler and maintenance, with Koehler waiving service. The couple married April 16 1903 in Washington. No specific allegations are listed and the filing came as a surprise to Washington friends.
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St. Leuis
Jhitts HH Rocher
Cabitatist Aid
Gayton
Alma Portner Koehler
Annabure
Manassas
Robert Portner
Washington, D. C
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Gravois Road
St. Louis County
Koehler
New York
Washington
Robert Portner Koehler
Huerta reshuffles cabinet amid election ties in Mexico
Mexico City June 13 A broad cabinet shake up under President Huerta sees Gen Manuel Mondragon resign as war minister replaced by Gen Aurelamio Blanquet while Jorge Vera Estanol steps down as public instruction minister and Manuel Garza Aldape becomes agriculture minister. Several ministers swap posts as a compromise cabinet is arranged after the overthrow of Madero to set a date for the presidential election. Huerta reportedly sought to balance support as Mondragon's political ambitions strained ties with Gen Felix Diaz.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Manuel Mondragon
Aurelamio Blanquet
Jorge Vera Estanol
Manuel Garza Aldape
Madero
Mondragon
Fel Diaz
Inquest Reveals Brakes Failed During Stamford Wreck
Stamford Connecticut June 13. Engineer Charles J. Doherty of New Haven testified at the inquest into the Springfield express wreck that brakes failed to respond despite his efforts. He described applying air, using the emergency brake, and sand on rails with no success. Doherty was arrested on a manslaughter charge with bail set at 5000, posted by his brother in law John Dolin. President Charley Mellen of the New Haven Railroad expressed grief and defended railroad authorities' stance that the engineer bore responsibility.
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Stamford
Conn
Charles J. Doherty
New Haven
Springfield Express
New York
New Haven and Hartford
Charley
Mellen
The
New Haven Railroad
Girl Taken From Mother In Six Month Protection
Seventeen year old Ida Forman was removed from her mother Jennie Forman and placed with the wife of an attorney for six months after the court heard the mother admit biting the child amid alleged tong abuse. The judge placed Mrs. Forman on probation and warned of revocation to the workhouse if the child is harmed or recovered during the probation period. Ida resisted a farewell kiss and showed distress as the ruling was issued.
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New York
Ida Forman
Jennie Forman
Mrs. Forman
Formans
Two Cleveland Couples Marry Despite Friday the 13th Hoodoo
Marietta Horvat and John Delija and Morris Suhr and Rosa Schlon wed in Cleveland with a string of misfortunes on Friday the 13th. Mayor Baker caused a one hour thirteen minute delay, the certificate had errors in the bride’s name, the mayor ran out of certificates, and a grain of rice blindfolded the groom’s eye as they left city hall. Suhr and his bride completed their ceremony without issue.
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Cleveland
Marietta Horvat
John Delija
Morris Suhr
Rosa Schlon
Horvat-Delija
Baker
Suhr
Bridgey Webber Stabbed In New York By Unknown Assailants
Special to The Washington Post reports Bridgey Webber the Rosenthal case witness was stabbed near Astor Place station in New York. Police suspect hired killers seeking vengeance. a youth allegedly attacked him, but Webber claimed a boy he had never seen before delivered the stab. Detectives pursued clues as Webber was taken to Vincent’s Hospital.
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Washington Post
New York
Bridgey
Webber
Lieut
Becker
Sing Sing
Rosenthal
Highth Street
Fourth Avenue
Astor Place
Fifth Street
Gyp the Blood
Louie
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Seventh
Eighth Streets
Second
Third
Harvey
I. Vincent's Hospital
Friedmann Clinic Controversy Divides Washington Doctors
A Washington debate centers on Dr. Friedmann's turtle serum for tuberculosis. District health officer Dr. Woodward warns against licenseless practice and potential arrest, while some local physicians note eroded confidence after public health reports. Contained charges of clumsy treatment in a boy case prompt continuation on the third page.
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Friedrich Franz Friedmann
Washington
George Washington University Hospital
Willam Cline Borden
George Washington Medical School
Friedmann
Ria
W. C. Woodward
Board of Medical Advisers
Clity
Public Health Service
Muddled Index Highlights Diverse Today’s Topics
The page catalogues items across sections from divorce cases and political events to sports and society notices. Notable entries include a woman suffrage note before the Senate, a university commencement, a cardinal in Italy, and a polo betting item, with various government and financial items sprinkled throughout.
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Joe
Wner
Mes
Noehler
Frmeimann
Gallinger Arms Hith
Italhy
Bryan Ang Cardinal
Huly Cross
Glissouh
Senate
Newland
Muller la Follette
Bill Sandry
Wilson
Society
Cabinet Clash Moonshine Rumor Sparks Washington Friction
Attorney General McReynolds dismissed a Washington rumor of cabinet friction as moonshine. He arrived in Chicago from St Paul after representing the government in the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific dissolution cases and left for Washington shortly after a brief stay.
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Washington Post
Chicago
McReynolds
Washington
St Paul
Dry leader assails foe in Illinois House brawl
Illinois House chaos ends when Rep Thomas N. Gorman of Pearis floors Rep George H. Wilson of Quincy with a single blow. Speaker McKinley restores order as Democrats pull apart combatants. Rivalry between Gorman and Wilson had been mounting and more trouble was predicted before adjournment next week.
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Thomas N. Gorman
Peoria
George H. Wilson
Quincy
Springfield
House of Representatives
Illinois
Pearis
George FI. Wilson
McKinley
Gorman
Wilson
Hall of Representatives
KILLS FORMER SWEETHEART IN PORTSMOUTH
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on June 13 Robert White a 35 year old Baltimore native and chief electrician at the US wireless station shot and killed his former sweetheart 16 year old Jennie Wade daughter of Mr and Mrs Wade of Portsmouth then shot himself after pursuing her from a moving picture show White after being refused marriage followed the group in an automobile as they stopped at a pier and as they appealed for help he fired four shots striking Miss Wade in the breast before shooting himself
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Portsmouth
N. H
Robert White
Baltimore
United States Wireless Station
Jennie Wade
John Wade
Senate lobby inquiry may expand beyond sugar policy
A Senate special committee on lobbying may broaden its probe beyond the sugar and wool issues after two weeks of testimony on how campaigns are financed and public sentiment shaped. Witnesses including Truman G. Palmer and A G Robinson described plate matter campaigns and urged scrutiny of paid agents and influence over senators and votes.
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Truman G. Palmer
Wilson
A. G. Robinson
F. R. Hathaway
Senate Lobby Committee
Senate
Sesson
Overman
Congress
Gallinger
Washington
United States
Underwood
Baltimore
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