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decided we would not take testimony and [[red underline]] let them have case [[/red underline]] by [[red underline]] default. [[/red underline]] Went with Townsend to Ratskeller of [[red underline]] Woolworth's building [[/red underline]] after ascending the building together. Feel much relieved that this case is thus settled and shall not have to go on with testimony which would have [[red underline]] much interfered with plans for my round the world trip. [[/red underline]] - News that [[red underline]] Westinghouse [[/red underline]] strike is settled finally which is a great relief. Perhaps this will busy up our orders. Celine came to [[strikethrough]] July 11 [[/strikethrough]] fetch me at Chemists Club with Nina at 6 P.M and we drove home together. George arrived from Buchanan's camp this morning early.
July 11. 1914 [[red underline]] This is the day I start my trip around the world. [[/red underline]] Busy dictating and signing letters. Made new will leaving everything unconditionally
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to [[red underline]] Celine. [[/red underline]] I trust in her good judgement. and the children will have to be guided by her. Finished packing. A hot job in this hot sultry day! Got $150 cash at the bank of which put $80.00 in Am. Express Check certificates. Gave $5.00 to [[red underline]] George [[/red underline]] but to [[red underline]] my astonishment he said he did not need it. [[/red underline]] his mother having already given him cash enough. but I made him accept it.- Dear boy! Afternoon we all drove to Yonkers Station for the Wolverine Express to Chicago. Took along two dress suit cases, hat box and one canvas-carry-all. Ticket agent of Yonkers came up to train to see me off; and in kissing good bye to [[red underline]] Celine, Nina & George [[/red underline]] I forgot to pay the darkey who handled my baggage
July 12 (Sunday) Arrived in Chicago
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