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720:"Mrs. Berwind Gems Valued AT $ 376,944; Will Leaves Entire Collection to Husband, E.J. Berwind, Coal Operator. Total Estate is $ 479,719 Brother, C.F. Torrey, Gets Bulk of the Residue--Two $ 5,000 Bequests Made to Charity"
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