Will Contested as Widow's Wills Face Cremation Pact
In New York on March 14 the existence of two wills by Mrs Margaretta Todd was argued in a suit to appoint a new executor. Witnesses testified that attorney Lokwood discussed cremating Mrs Todd’s body without family consent and referenced a will naming Mia Povey as executrix. The testimony warned that family opposition could trigger a signed will or testament dispute.
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New York
Margaretta Todd
Ingercoll Lokwood
Tedd
Philadelphia
Lockwood
P W Radcliffe
Todd
Lockwond
Ile
Mia Povey
George Woomory
George Woomory, the Manger of the Apartment House Owned By Mrs Todd
Tom
Mrs
Amory
Jennie Wo Paine
Vic Sodd
Kim
Sale of Lot in Square 34 To United States
Probace Court authorized the sale of lot 4 in square 34 belonging to Dorothy Karr Wange minor child of Frank Y. Wanner to the United States for a government project. The land on Twelfth Area Northwest between B and C Streets, just south of the post office, is being acquired for a department extension. Percy Myers conducted the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juste Stafford
Dorothy Karr Wange
Frank Y. Wanner
United Sates
Treasury
United States
Ourius
Percy Myers
Insurance dispute over life policy beneficiaries in New York firm
Ruth L. Cramer seeks an injunction against Mutual Reserve Fund Insurance Company of New York to stop payout on a life insurance policy for Kitty Speer. She claims she and a now-deceased brother were co beneficiaries and that a later change made Lela J Speer sole beneficiary without her knowledge. The case requests restitution of $100 and recovery of funds amounting to $337 for funeral expenses, plus legal costs. The court is asked to restrain further payments pending resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cini Gustice Winpauga
Mequi
Mutual Reserve Fire Insurance Company of New York
Lela Jo Cope
Ruths L Cramer
Deorge P Hoover
Robert W Wells
Sheu
Insuranc Company
Lelial Speer
Pwlley
Kittle Speer
Cellar Speer
Kitty Speer
Wutwal Reserve Safe Insurance Company
Leha J Speer
Alates
Lella Speer
Digims Leha Speer
Mra Speer
Belgina
Senator Introduces Resolution on Jury Bribery Probe
In Albany on March 14 Senator Mirks introduced in the assembly a resolution denouncing the Governor and urging an investigation into jury bribery and other improper practices alleged in New York City concerning the metropolitan site. The resolution was laid on the table until tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Albany
Mirks
New York City
Cotton Fire Destroys Inman Akers Warehouse in Toccoa
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the cotton platform and warehouse of Inman Akers and Inman, cutting into the Atlanta Compress Company. Ninety bales of cotton and seven loaded freight cars were consumed. Estimated loss around $100,000.
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Toccoa Ga
Inman, Akers & Inman
Atlanta Compress Company
Interment Ceremony for John Paul Jones at Annapolis
Plans for the John Paul Jones interment in Annapolis include invitations to the President and Cabinet, Congress, military leaders, patriotic society officers, and the French embassy. President Roosevelt and Ambassador Jesserand are to speak, with Gov Warfield presiding and Navy representation by two rear admirals and the fleet cruiser squadron.
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John Paul Jones
Annapols
Congress
NWS
Mirms Corps
Patriotic Societies
Trench
Roosevelt
Jesserand
France
Porter
United States
Gov
Warfila
Maryland
Bonaparte
Chance
United States Navy
Davis
Bradford
Dyus
Effort to Tie Up Money in Supreme Court Attachment
A suit filed in the Supreme Court of the District seeks $7 253 against Williamson Libbey Lumber Co by Alcott-Ross Co. A Pennsylvania firm. An attachment was issued to seize money held by a local merchant believed owed to the Wisconsin firm to enforce damages for alleged breach of contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the District
Alcott-Ross Company
Pennsylvania
Williamson & Libbey Lumber, Co
Wisconsin
Furmen Certai Mat Ra
Open Air Cure Lectures on Consumption at YM Banquet
Lectures by Dr Noble P Barnes Dr Jesse Ramsburgh and Charles F Wells argue open air treatment cures consumption and condemn oil stoves with vents. Ramsburgh discourages patent medicines while stressing contagion and cleanliness. Stereopticon views show slum conditions in Washington where consumption thrives.
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Che Désh
Ules
Noble P Barnes
Jesse Lf
Ramsburga
Charles F Weller
Associated Charities
Doiries
Jessy Mone
Ramsbmgh
Library Association Meets with Papers Read and Addresses
The Listuct of Columbia Library Association held a meeting at the Public Laorars. Miss Ame S Ames discussed librarian duties in private schools and emphasizing standard reference books. Charles Ho Hastings reported on the Bibliographical Society of America Baltimore meeting and potential publications. E Bostwick presented librarians’ views on a copyright draft clause and importation of copyrighted books. Attorney Morrison led Packers case arguments for immunity. Bucken’s Anica Salve touted as a wonder product.
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Listuct
Columbia Library Association
Ame S Ames
Woant
Semis
Vernon
Migs Ames
Charles Ho Hastings
Library of Congress
Baltimore
Bibliographical Society of America
Wis
G S Josephson
Chicago
E Bostwick
Bowker
Pubchers’ Weekly
The
Library Journal
A Merican Authors’ Copyright League
Bostaiex
Spokin
Witte Fighting Plot Breaks in Ministry Clash With Supression Demands
In St Petersburg Premier Witte pressed for suppressing the League of the Russian People linked to the Black Hundreds amid a wider plot to destabilize reforms. The cabinet faced accusations of conspiracy with Geno Trepoff Ignatieff and others. Proletariat groups planned another general strike as talks with telegraph and railroad workers continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Russian People
St Petersburg
Witte
Alesis Obulensk
Holy Synog
John Tolato
League of the Russian People
M von der Launitz
Black Humdreds
Wutheribes
Hayter
LE Tinland
Moscow
Ile Strann
Dyrmoyo
Boland
Futhu
$155,000,000 Losses From Agrarian Disturbances
Reports from special commissions cover nineteen provinces detailing agrarian disturbances last year. Total losses exceed 155 million dollars with Sarat losses at 4.7 million and Volga provinces heavily hit. Estonia reports 1.25 million in losses. Government plans to grant landlords interest-free time town equal to about a third of losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Yeteraburg Mareh
Volga
Esthenia
Threats of Reprisal Spark Gov Renusakampi Proclamation in Chita
In Chita Russia March 14 threats against Gov Renusakampi arise from widespread arrests and executions of revolutionaries. The governor issued a proclamation warning that any attack on his life or his escort will trigger the execution of all revolutionists currently imprisoned, about 600 in all, with sixty executions already reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chita
Russia
Renusakampi
Horror on the Gallows in Minsk Execution Blunder
The execution of Xan Kurikoff in Minsk is described as horrific as the noose misfired during the hanging. Kurikoff suffered agonies for ten minutes before death. A woman, Anna Jamailoviteh, daughter of Gen Izmanovith, was condemned to death but commuted to life imprisonment.
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Minsk
Russia
Xan Kurikoff
Gen Kourloff
Kurst
Koubhomt
Keliko
Ravaged by South Sea Storm Casualties Reported in Paumotu Islands
A New Zealand cable report details a devastating South Pacific storm hitting the Paumotu archipelago on December 27. Initial claims of thousands dead were revised. at least five confirmed deaths with several schooners lost, harbor damage estimated at 400000 and total island losses around 9000. Coastal natives sought refuge as waves swept streets and water damaged Tari and Motutenga, while a Catholic missionary, Father Paul, reportedly refused mass amid rising floodwaters.
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New Zealand
Pugin
Samo
Islands
Paumatu
Coat Islands
Debriery
Winte Yewon
Talohich
Tabat
Coe
Ziley
Vacro
Hikuera
Tari
Paul
Motutenga
Marile
Paumotu Islands
Chicago Plans License of Street Railways Amid Court Ruling
Chicago approves licenses for street railway lines after a Supreme Court ruling. Mayor Dunne and company attorneys aim to issue permits soon to roll buses and remove under surface tunnels. Stocks for West Chicago and Chicago City Railway faltered, while Union Traction stayed quiescent. Trade report notes UK Germany and US import figures with mining machinery as a leading import.
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Chicago
Chicato
United States Supreme Court
Ucces
Dunne
Chicago Stock Exchange
Union Traction
North Chicago
West Chicago
Chicago Cit Railway
Kerth Chicago
Supreme Court
Totaal Sais
Chicago City Rulway Company
Man Climbs Flagpole in Cleveland Sailor Held as Insane
A man calling himself Grover Cleveland, said to be from Boston, climbed 25 feet on the Williamson Building flagpole on Tuclid Avenue. Police retrieved him. he wore a sailor's uniform and claimed to be a deserter from the battleship Iowa, recently released from an asylum in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
J Cline
Boston
Mass
Wiliamson Building
Tuclid Avenue
Grover Cleveland
Iowa
Manager La Motte Returns to Majestic Theater
Iran La Motte longtime theater manager returns to leadership of the Majestic Theater in this city after resigning as representative in charge of the Belasco Theater to join Ikemnan Star & Rise. He previously managed a Baltimore house for the same firm.
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Majestic Theater
Iran la Motte
Lafayette Theater
Mr la Motte
Belasco
Ikemnan
Star & Rise
Baltimore
Conscience Money From Anonymous Treasury Letter
A moral note from a former Treasury employee describes returning a small fare and tickets to the railroads. Secretary Shaw recounts an anonymous letter claiming conscience led to repayments and credit to the Conscience Fund. A separate reader suggested a share of gold reaching hundreds of dollars for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Shaw
Department
United States Service
Im 3
Copyright Muddle Baffles Librarian Putnam at Tolls Meet
The copyright convention in the Library of Congress works on codifying current laws amid secrecy. It is unclear if changes will reach Congress this session. adjournment is set for Friday. More than sixty organizations are represented and extensive notes are collected under Librarian Putnam presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library of Congress
Congress
Putnam
Mourn for Miss Anthony Honorary Pallbearers From UR
Rochester New York March 14 Funeral details for Susan B Anthony finalized with services at Central Presbyterian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be young women students from the University of Rochester in recognition of her push for educational rights. Body in state from 4 to 1. funeral at 3 with hymns scripture readings prayers and a eulogy by William Julord Garison of Massachusetts.
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Rochester
New York
Susan B Anthony
Central Presbyterian Church
Ta Albertson
Central Pressbyteman Church
Sh Gannett
Anethonys
Willam Julord Garison
Lawrence, Mass
Mass Anthony
Jerome Jeffrey
Daniel R. Anthony, Jr
Leavenworth
Kans
Wenall P Mosbe
Minneapolis
Unitarian Church
Anthony
University of Rochester
Mount Hone
Mary Anthony Tnday
Braun Again Resigns from Public Service
Marcus Braun of New York, a prominent immigrant inspector, has sent a second resignation to the Department of Commerce and Labor. He states dissatisfaction with his position and seeks vindication of accusations raised by the Austro Hungarian government after his Budapest arrest and expulsion. Secretary Metcalf is expected to accept promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Braun
New York
Public Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
Metcalf
Washington
Vienna
Death in Peculiar Manner Hits Naval Officer’s Son
George Payne Burnap aged about eight years, son of Captain George J Burnap USN, died in Philadelphia from a freak accident at a funeral. While smoking, a newspaper in a tub on a bed sparked a revolver that Arthur Burnap mishandled, discharging it into George’s left side near the heart. Also noted is Judge W Marshall’s resignation from the Missouri Supreme Court to form a law partnership in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George Payne Burnap
George J Burnap
USN
Mr Burnap
Santa Cruz Gat
Arthur
Arthur d S
George Burnaps
Cherokees Not in Revolt in Vinita Reaches Fifteen Charged
United States Marshal Darrough arrives in Vinita from Spavinaw with fifteen Cherokee Indians charged with harboring and aiding the Wickliffe brothers who killed a deputy marshal last Sunday. Indians brought to Vinita to stand in the Territorial Federal court as watch is kept for an expected clash. Meanwhile, Philadelphia reports large charitable bequests of 104,509 dollars from the late Edward Bobbins to churches and charities.
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Marshal Darrough
Vinita
Wickliffes
United States
H Douough
Winitains
Spavinaw
Chasage Wickliffe
Datrough
Wickliffe Brothers
Territorial Federal
Wickliffe
Darrough
Marshal Dirrough
Bysor Iulpattrch
Marshal Darreagh
Philadelphia
Edward ‘S Dobbins
Woman Falls From Window. Coroner Rules Accident
Mrs Harriet Goodrich, 75, of 1385 North Carolina Ave NE, was found dead in an areaway after falling from a second story window. Coroner Nevitt ruled death an accident, noting vertigo history and a fully secured home, with no foul play likely.
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Nevitt
Washington
Harriet Goodrich
North Carolina Avenue
Belle Goodrich
Newitt
Theoman
One Fourth Of DC Children Do Not Attend Schools
Civic Center of Washington reports high waste in education costs as 26 percent of District children in lower grades remain out of school. Mrs Timily O Brien notes 1,012 usable classrooms could seat about 48 pupils each, yet many seats sit vacant. Compulsory education could end truancy and reduce expenses, illustrating massive annual funding for unused schools and staff.
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Civic Center of
Washington
Timily Young
O'Brien
District of Columbia
Tastriat of
Columbe
Horace Mann
Board of Education
Parker Heads Commission on Banking Law Investigation
Albany report from March 14 states the senate finance committee approved a bill designating former Chief Judges Parker and Andrews to form a commission to examine the state banking law and its administration by the banking department. A substitute for a legislative commission was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Senate Finance Committee
Parker and Andrews
State Banking Department
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims blood circulation issues cause breathlessness and heart disease and pitches Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a fast, inexpensive remedy. It asserts a money back guarantee if the bottle fails and cites a testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Ravel of Reading, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
J. M. Ravel
Reading
Would Build Battleships for Brooklyn Navy Yard
The President heard a New York delegation argue for building battleships at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. If the Connecticut’s construction team is moved, 70 men already at the yard may be reassigned. Delegates urged keeping the force intact to allow U.S. shipbuilding in wartime.
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New York
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bonaparte
Brooklyn Yard
Connecticut
Army Orders Reflect Promotions Transfers and Assignments
Military notices list leave and beyond sea permission for Capt George Knox, transfers for Lieutenants Jewett Williams Hines and Walker, promotions for Lieutenants Throne Treat Malentine and Captain Leverett Walker, and command changes across Fort Stevens Fort Sheridan Fort Casey and other posts. Also covers staff moves, travel for inspections, and naval apprentice transfers to Newport with visits by Assistant Secretary Newberry and Commander Vreeland to New Orleans and other stations.
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Wboence
George Hnox
Henri C Jewett
Thoré
Engineere
Whl
Doston Mase
Arthur Williams
Engineers
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henry W Butner
Seventieth
Coast Artillery
Trank
T Hines
Hatter
Artie
del Walker
Fort Stevens
Oreg
Artillery Distriet
Columbia
Sheridan Tt
Tenth Battalon
Artilerr
George F Barney
Fort Danes Washy
Fork Worden Wack
Fort Casey
Leverett
Walker Artillery Corps
Thomas H Slayens
Quartermester
Fis City
Pittsburg Clorage Wi
Pittsburg Pa
Willem
Cave
Curgeon
Upen Arrval
Waehagton Barracks
District of Columbia
General Hopital
Company A
Hogpttat Corps
Stephen Mc Fonte
International
San Francisco
Cal
Snattle Wash
George A Torney
Armsene Dut
John D Hall
Department of Caliifornia
Army Transport Service
Cai
War Department
Charles C Burt Willam
Wiener
Howard Miller
William WH
Arthur MacArthur L. A
John Tempann
Fort Wella Wella Wash
Exsincera
Charles R Suter
Army Building
New York
Cate
Evele Wynston
Clement
Flagler
Edward Watdams Firat
Gumeve
Lakeshead Secon
John J Klegiean
Naval Statons
Newberry
Navy Department
Charles E Vreeland
New Orleans
Naval Station
Pensacola Key West
Charleston
United States Cruiser Columbia Sails for West Indies on Marine Recall
The Columbia leaves League Island for Guan tanamo Santo Domingo and the Isthmus of Panama to repatriate marines nearing end of enlistment. Gen Henry C Corbin assumes command of the army's northern division in St Louis, succeeding John B. Wesson bound for the Philippines. Admiral Davis faces a Senate vote on accepting gifts from Britain and Russia. Naval movements include Yankton to Port Antonio and other vessel transfers. a Royal Arcanum rate case is filed in Chicago.
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Philadelphia
United States
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
West Indies
Guantanamo
Santo Domingo
Panama
Corbin
St. Louis St Loms Ma
Henry C Corbin
St Loms
Wham Horton
John B Wesses
Philippines
Patrolman Clark Becomes Half Millionaire Overnight
Clark the Georgetown patrolman, popular and modest, inherits a Mexican gold mine stake worth about half a million. He plans due caution, may visit Mexico and the West to verify sources before deciding how to spend his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolman
Fortune
Clark
Mexico
Georgetown
California
Plans for model railroad city Beech Grove in Indiana
Indianapolis area plan condenses 480 acres south of the city for a model railroad city named Beech Grove. The project involves two sewer pipe systems streets and sidewalks and would use land for a central repair depot employing about 3000 workers. New York Central and affiliated lines allocate funds for general central repair shops and track operations with a turnout of 49 000 cars planned.
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Indianapolis
Maren
At & Wost
New York Central
Big Four
Lake Erie
Michigan Southern
General Central
Beech Grove
D Vision
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Wr Lockwood
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Mutual Reserve Company
Paul Jones
Dr. Barnes
Library Association
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Mttorrey Woo Hynes
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Trepoff
Court Ignatieff
Mt Stichinsky
Interor Department
Count Sheremetieff
Prince Putiatin
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Pramker Witte
Eyhmate
Anmoud
Chile
Vesterani
Dai
Department of Commerce and Water
Hutchingen
Chill
LA Motte
Miss Anthony
Braun
Ayer
Lowell
Civic Center
Parker Heads
New York Senate
Lawlese OF
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ARMY
Newport
Norfolk
Hampton
Tomarrow
Tansfer
Naval Training Station
Indies
Yestern
Senate
C BH Davis
Artieq
Yankton
Port Antonio
Smpton
Gricaes Dubuque
Demings City Select
Lebanon
Lambert Point
Newport Dubuque
Macoris
Jesto Domingo Cie
Briner
Andere
Dantora
le Limanron
Sar Fremischefor
Amapecto
Enjon
Royal Arcanum
Trank Cuber
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcinum and Asang
Righ
Policeman Clark
Ruth Hale
Fairfax County
Virginia
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Wix
Max
Allan Dsertbods
Pole
Claike
Yestary
Ms Heat
Sherlock
New York Central System
Tor
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Bank
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