Anonymous Will Case Seals Testator’s Name in NY Surrogate Ruling
New York Surrogate Fowler ordered the will papers sealed to protect a natural son and his adoptive sister in a case where the testator’s identity was kept anonymous to avoid scandal. The surrogate voided a condition tying the son's name to the daughter's adoption, ruling the clause contrary to law and public policy.
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New York
Mar
Fowler
Surrogate Fowler
Testate
the Law Journal
Winle
Cowlee
Looted Pawnshop Opens After Robbery Sought by Thousands
In New York a dawn opening of Martin Simmons & Son pawnshop drew thousands who had held tickets for access after the robbery of $250000 in goods. The shop stayed open until 4 pm with only about 200 ticket holders admitted. About three quarters recovered items, while the rest learned their valuables were among the loot. Some women with babies cried as they left.
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New York
Martin Simons & Son
Mrs Beiva A Lockwood to Represent D C in World Suffrage Congress
Mrs Beiva A Lockwood is elected by the Woman's Republic to represent the District of Columbia at the world suffrage congress in Budapest Hungary on June 15 as one of twenty ambassadors. She will carry a peace message to European crowned heads and attend Ghent Belgium celebrations on July 4 and 3. The 60 day trip begins in New York May 28 and returns via the St. Lawrence and Montreal July 2.
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B. A. Lockwood
D. C
Beiva A. Lockwood
Woman's Republic
District of Columbia
Budapest
Hungary
Europe
Ghent
Belgium
New York City
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Chicago Won't Bar Picture September Morn
A Chicago jury in the municipal court ruled that Paul Chabas’s painting September Morn, depicting a nude girl bathing outdoors, is not immoral or unfit for public display. The jury rejected the idea that the girl’s thoughts were immodest, despite opposing witness views.
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Chicago
Mar
Paul Chabas
Total Moon Eclipse Seen This Morning Across Coasts
An exceptionally long total lunar eclipse will occur this morning with a moon fully in Earth's shadow for over ninety minutes. The eclipse begins around four and ends after eight thirty, visible mostly on the Pacific coast while the eastern sky sees only parts of the event.
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Pacific Coast
Barthou Forms A Cabinet In France To Succeed Briand
Paris March 2 Jean Barthou submitted the new cabinet to President Poincare and asked approval. The lineup places Barthou as premier and public instruction head with Ratier justice and Pichon foreign affairs among others. The crisis over proportional representation is set aside for now as barthou seeks unity on armaments and policy.
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Paris
Jean Barthou
Poincare
Briand
Public Instruction
Justice
Antony Ratier
Charles Dumont
Stephen Pichon
Louis L. Klotz
Eugene Etienne
Pierre Baudin
Etienne Clemmiel
Jean Morel
M. Thierry
Louis BE. A. P. Masse
M. Charon
Interior
Paul Morel
M. Bourley
Leon Berard
Post Office
Mercantile Marine
A. P. de Monzie
M. Barthou
Georges Clemenceau
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Pickpocket steals $45,000 in securities from magazine president
W A Hall president of a magazine firm in New York was robbed in the subway of $45,000 worth of negotiable securities. The theft surfaced after an advertisement offering a large reward for the papers’ return with no questions asked. Hall was traveling from Wall Street to Grand Central to deliver the endorsed papers, which were in his coat inside pocket when a button was clipped off at Grand Central, and the securities vanished.
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Magazine Company
New York
W. A. Hall
Halli
Grand Central Station
Insomniac John Babbitt Dies From Sirup Overdose
In Wheeling West Virginia in March 1921 John Babbitt a prominent businessman and political figure used a soothing sirup as an opiate to sleep and died from an overdose the coroner reports.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John Babbitt
Vigil Wins for Cops in Bread Line Stakeout
Police Captain Gilday and five detectives trailed four safeblowers for seven weeks. They joined a Fleischmann bakery bread line to close in, then arrested the suspects after a night of vigil. A two foot wall hole behind 813 Broadway revealed a Carusa Company safe with $50,000 in feathers and securities. Suspects named Sam Stein, Robert David, Harry Baker, and Abe Botnick, all with prior prison terms.
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New York
Mar
Gilday
Fleischmann
Broadway
Mugge
Toner
Gaynor
Calt
Gus Reilly
Baer
Carusa Feather Company
Fleischmann’s
Carusa Company
Sam Stein
Senator
Robert David
Alas David
Daniel
Elmira
Harry Baker
Goldberg
Goldstein
Sing Sing
Abe Botnick
Dreams and Dream Prophecies Still a Puzzle to Scientists
Dream theory and dream value are debated by Garrett P. Serviss. He cites Dr Freude's view that pleasant dreams refresh the brain while dreamless sleep can dull energy, and he notes that nightmares may serve moral preparation. The piece recounts Maj Andre and Harvey anecdotes to illustrate dreams foretelling events.
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Garrett P. Serviss
S. Freude
Dr. Freude
Ireude
Freude
Holland Tells How U S Won Its Stupendous Trade
New York March 21 The article argues that if American manufacturers maintain their foreign buying and selling pace through March, the yearly trade value will reach about 4.5 million dollars in visible balance with other nations. It credits steel and cotton production, U S Steel executives like James Farrell, and prominent figures such as Westinghouse and Cloffin for broadening exports, and notes campaigns in South America and Australia. It also mentions the Etchison Construction Company charter and Easter school holidays in Alexandria.
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New York
Mar
United States
Freign
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
George W. Perkins
Mr. Farrell
Farrell
Steel Corporation
Standard Oil
Henry Sanford
South America
Argentina
London
Bank of England
Great Britain
Germany
France
John W. Gates
Gates
West
Washington
Bender
Westinghouse
Mr. Coffin
England
Coffin
William Carey
Australia
Daniel G. Reed
Walter L. Clark
Niles
Bement Pond Company
Fingland
Mr. Clark
van Moltke
Clark
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan & Co
Holland
Treasury report outlines receipts and balances March 1933
The United States Treasury highlights include customs receipts of 433,046 and internal revenue 897,5 with miscellaneous 182,388 totaling 1,756,792.50 in disbursements. It notes gold and silver holdings, national bank deposits, and reserve fund balances, with totals and deficits shown across accounts.
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United States
Treasury
National Bank
Philippine Treasury
National ‘Bank
Bank clearings show week ended March 20 totals
Bradstreet's report records $3,284,249,000 in bank clearings for the week ending March 20, compared with $3,290,037,000 the prior week and $3,294,223,000 in the year-ago period. Principal cities lead the list.
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New York
Bradstreet
Washington Produce Market wholesale quotations list
Wholesale price list for Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware fruits and vegetables. Includes butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, potatoes, onions, melons, berries, greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, citrus, and more with varied regional figures. Notes range from 0.65 to 7.00 per unit, reflecting mixed market demand and regional supply conditions.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New York State
West Virginia
Norfolk
Florida
Dreamed warning saves the boat face in governor tale
Dover hears that the packet vanished with all aboard after a governor cites a dream guiding his act. He says a vision showed a young man’s face and Harve y appeared. the governor recognized the face and prevented entry, prompting discussion of prophetic dreams and their role in science and literature.
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Maj. Andre
Washington
Maj
Andre
America
Seward
Derbyshire
Newton
Cunningham
Tarry
Town
Tappan
Harvey
London
Padua
Italy
Dover
Science
Handbills fined and steamboat suits filed in Alexandria
Handbills advertising in streets or alleys violate city health laws. J H Steloff fined $1 for a closing out sale. Police will crack down on dodgers and waste paper. In circuit court two suits against Potomac and Chesapeake and Colonial Beach steamboat companies seek $10,000 each for injuries from an awning collapse on the St Johns. Four women jailed for white slave traffic bail out and released on bond for appearance.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
J. H. Steloff
New York
Sergt. Wilkinson
Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Company
Colonial Beach Company
Elizabeth Hanbrouck
Nora Barker
Washington, D. C
St. Johns
Finney & Ball
Alexandria County
C. Vernon Ford
Fairfax County
Elizabeth Frederick
May Evans
Florence Willams
Elia Asher
United States
R. P. W. Garnett
Minnie Hahn
Minnie Smith
Florence Crittenton
Washington
New York Produce Prices and Virginia Farm Purchase
New York scene notes butter cheese eggs and eggs markets with steady receipts and price ranges. Poultry live and dressed items show steady markets. H. P. Wilson of New York buys Hollin Hall farm of 300 acres and Mount Hybla farm of 53 acres in Fairfax County Virginia near Alexandria for a country home.
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New York
P. Wilson
Virginia
H. P. Wilson
New York City
Hollin Hall
Mount Hybla
Pairfax County
Alexandria
Utilities Probe Eyes Gas and Electricity Firms
The Districts public utilities commission will test electrical meters and may investigate gas and power firms after informal methods fail. Capt. Julian L. Schley ordered reports on enforcement plans, with complaints to be filed legibly with name and address for accurate handling.
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New~ Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Julian L. Schley
W. c. Allen
Electrical Department
Utilities Board
Capt. Schley
Commission
Public Utilities
the Utilities Commission
LIVE STOCK MARKETS REPORT FROM NEW YORK AND CHICAGO
Live stock and hog market figures show mixed moves across beef cattle calves sheep and hogs. New York receipts and price ranges indicate varying demand with steers fat cows and bulls posting modest changes while calves and veal show softer tones. Chicago reports broad ranges for hogs and sheep with steady to weak undertones.
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New York
Sala
Yeale
Veale
Cala
Chicago
Mar
New York Money Market Report Note
New York money market figures from March 21 show prime mercantile paper at 6 percent. Sterling exchange around 483 for sixty day bills and 4.87 percent for demand. Commercial bills quoted at 2%? Bar silver at 56 cents per ounce. Mexican dollars at 47 percent.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange Frm
Gold Going Abroad Again Boosts February Trade
Dan's Review reports general business conditions remain excellent with heavy domestic and foreign trade. February foreign commerce surpasses all prior records, with exports over imports favoring the U S by over 44 million dollars. Bank exchanges total 2.873 billion, down 1.9 percent from last year due to New York losses and regional downturns, though most other cities show gains.
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New York
Dan
Balkan
United States
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Louisville
New Orleans
San Francisco
Bradstreet's
Baltimore Markets and Livestock Prices Report
Baltimore market report lists poultry prices by type and weight from Allies to Kent Island, with turkeys, ducks, geese, and chickens, plus butter and dairy prices including creamery and rolls. Washington cattle market notes lamb demand, hogs and calves prices, and brief trading activity.
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Baltimore
Kent Island
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Virginia
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