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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1907

Page

6

Trial reveals witness on Puter Mitchell bribe claim in land case

Ezra Nat Hill, veteran journalist and lawyer, testified in the Hermann trial about a Puter Mitchell interview in which two 21,000 dollar bills allegedly changed hands. Hill said he saw and heard the entire exchange in Mitchell’s room at the Dewey Hotel, while noting no money was spoken of during the conversation.

Ezra Nat Hill Washington Einger Hermann General Land Office Hill Stephen A. T. Puter Afd Mitchell Puter Senator Mitchell Baker Hermann Bush Hej Emma Ta Watson Peter Mitchel Mr. Hill Dewey Hotel Pufer Benson George Hazleton John Aa C. L. Dubois Division of Surveys Land Office Dubois Tressury Department Holsinger Phoenix Ariz Montana Schnaide Zabriskie Kootenal Forest Worthington Hitchcock Richards Elven

Estate of James C Leonard bequeaths widow $35 monthly income

In Anacostia the will dated February 21 1906 filed for probate directs widow Margaret J Leonard receive 35 dollars per month during widowhood. The remainder of the estate is to be divided equally among children Nellie Hutchson Gertruda Leonard Thomas J Leonard Martha J Leonard William Leonard and George W Leonard. Thomas J Leonard named executor.

James C. Leonard Anacostia Margaret J Leonard Hood Nellie A Hutchson Gertruda G. Leonard Thomas J. Leonard Martha J. Leonard William * ‘ Leonard George W. Leonard Thomas J. Leonard

Alleged thief acquitted in house breaking case

Joseph Clark, colored, was found not guilty in Criminal Court No 2 on charges of house breaking and assault with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors alleged he broke into Dennis Conroy’s liquor store in Southeast Washington on December 26 with intent to steal and took a pistol from Officer Weber during the alleged confrontation. Clark testified he entered the house to leave a present for a comrade and that he merely defended himself as the policeman attacked him.

Joseph Clark Clark Dennis Conroy Washington Webber Eiber Clark Coma

Dr Leon to Face Indictment for Illegal Operation

Edward Leon Thompson known as Dr Leon will stand trial next Monday in Criminal Court No 2 on an indictment from last week charging him with performing an illegal operation on Lillian Bryan a colored woman in October. The district attorney contemplates consolidating with a prior similar case against Sadie Volk.

Edward Leon ‘Thompson Dr. Leon Lillian Bryan Justice Barnard Sadie Volk

Meston Sues City and Suburban Railway for Damages

Robert B D Meston filed a District Supreme Court suit seeking 6000 damages from the City and Suburban Railway of Washington claiming loss of front upper teeth and serious permanent injuries after being thrown to the ground when a car started abruptly. The incident occurred near Capitol and Pierce Streets on March 11.

D. Meston City and Suburban Railway Robert BD. Meston Washington Meston District Supreme Court Hort Capitol Pierce

Suit for Child Dismissed in Habeas Corpus Case

Mrs. Maud T. Gordon dismissed her habeas corpus suit in Circuit Court No 1 seeking custody of Dorothy Turner Gordon from Pension Office clerk John C. Gordon. The child favored remaining with foster father, and Justice Wright ordered custody stay. Gordon had claimed Minnesota court jurisdiction issues and non service, while Gordon contended the child was adopted from California and not born to the couple.

Maud T. Gordon Pension Office Maud T. Gorgon John C. ¥. Gordon Dorothy Turner Gordon Gordon Justice Wright Goron Minnesota California

Washington DC Court of Appeals docket and rulings summary

District of Columbia Court of Appeals lists numerous docket numbers with decisions and opinions by Justices McComas Robb Shepard and others. Cases include patent appeals, equity court actions, criminal cases United States v Binger, and will dispute Hannah Jaeger. Several judgments affirmed or reversed with costs, remands, and assignments noted. Also notes Georgetown and surrounding property transfers and Jamestown Exposition invitation tease.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Beth Shepard Laula E. McComas Charles H. Robb United Btalea Shaw Secretary of Treasury George B Cortelyou Storey Et al Storey Tuatley Shepard Stowe Ve Kurtz Va Jaeger Justice McComas United States Smithson Ashford Mrz Justice Robb Bafster Cadick Clef Justice Shepard Woods Va Commissioner of Patents Rabb Moore Va Pywell Juattee Shepard Smith Robb Equity Court NO 1 Clabaugh le Va Martin Knopp Durkin Grifin Stewart Haden M M. Murray Hackett Sinlth Oncarve Oscar Clitford Rogers Bel Thurston Va Clark Diack McKay Daniels Conger Rowe Baldwin Rice Ries Tee Hannah Jaeger District Court of Appeals District Supreme Court

Hieston Rule Quashed No Securities Withheld

After a District Supreme Court hearing Chief Justice Clabaugh discharged four creditors from the rule to turn over assets of bankrupt stock broker Walter Hieston to John R. Shields as receiver. Post & Flagg, Benjamin Woodruff, J Thuman Hendrick, and R H Lynn were freed. others’ responses remain undecided. Assets cited include stock in Traders National Bank, Mergenthaler Type, Mitchell Mining, and Realty Appraisal and Agency.

Fost & Flagg J. Thuman Hendrick American National Bank R. H. Lynn Shields District Supreme Court Post & Flagg Woodrum Mr. Hendrick Mr. Lynn Hleston Hallam Hieston

Grand Jurors Selected for Terra Cotta Wreck Case

Seventeen men were sworn in as jurors in Criminal Court No 1 to form the grand jury investigating the Terra Cotta wreck. Fifteen talesmen were summoned to fill six additional juror slots, with Justice Stafford designating the foreman once the panel is complete. Names listed include W Gwen Howenstein Mortimer Campbell Ernest Murphy and others.

Criminal Court No. 1 Justice Stafford Clerk Hawkins Strang Gwen Howenstein Willam S. Herndon Mortimer S. Campbell Ernest Murphy Walter P. Crane James W. Appich Walter G. Bisinger Albert &. Ryan Henry Jorg, Jr Richard Watts Walter B. Johnson James (. Addison James A. Andrews, Jr George E. Kent Michael A. Keane George W. Shipman E. H. Thomas F. Smith Supreme Court OF the of Columbia District G Court Second Street Elm Street Bryant Street W Street Plaster Piece District Court District of Columbis Tm Street W ‘Street Flagler Place Second Streat District Columbia District of Columbia United States Marek Washington Law Reporter Washington Evening Star Washington Tomes Washington Pont Lesat A. D Tucraha Lapr Wright Young F. E. Cunningham

Druggist Powell in suit over fatal prescription error

The District Court of Appeals reversed the District Supreme Court and sent the case of George W. Moore administrator of James M. Moore against druggist Robert T. Powell back for trial on its merits. Moore died in Maryland after a Dys. Typhoid fever and a prescription error allegedly used ichthyol instead of ecthol. The suit stems from alleged erroneous compounding leading to Moore's death.

District Court of Appeals District Supreme Court George W. Moore James M. Moore Robert T. Powell Powell Moore Maryland Moore Ia Court of Appeals Socket Duryee District of Columbia Duryee Twenty-first and K Streets

Man seeks name change to Bateman in district court

Lawrence V. Payne of 423 Third Street NE petitions the District Supreme Court for authority to change his name to Lawrence Bateman. He states he has been known as Bateman since he was able to remember, a name adopted through his mother's second marriage to William W. Bateman, a policeman.

District Supreme Court Lawrence V. Payne Third Street Lawrrence Bateman Pyne Bateman William W. Bateman

Chinese Famine Worsens as Thousands Die

Dr Louis Klopsch in a cable to the State Department reports that conditions in Hinkiang remain dire. Relief is improving yet totally inadequate with thousands perishing. Missionaries in the relief area urge urgent aid until June. Rev T C McCrea serves as relief treasurer in Chinlkinne and heads distributions.

Louis Klopsch New York State Department Hinkiang Mar McCrea T. C. McCrea Missionary Relief Committee Chinlkinne

Pure Food Law Prosecutions Soon Initiated

The Agriculture Department prepares to prosecute under the pure food law with Dr. H. W. Wiley directing. Inspectors are to collect samples of alleged adulterated articles, charges to be filed with U S attorneys in districts of offenders, and numerous prosecutions are expected as 40 to 50 inspectors work the field.

United States Wiley

Unusual Sale At W B Moses & Sons In Extraordinary Values

An extraordinary sale is underway at W B Moses and Sons offering furniture and rugs at 10 percent down and the rest by September 1 with delivery arranged at buyer convenience. The store has attracted wide attention as reduced goods are sold on a first come, first served basis.

W. B. Moses & Sons

Colored draftsman stays after Treasury division petition

No action was taken on a petition from seventy or more draftsmen in the Treasury supervising architect's office seeking removal of William Cook colored from their division. Cook joined March 21, three draftsmen quit in protest, and a transfer petition followed. Secretary Cortelyou has received the petition but ordered no change.

Supervising Architect of the Treasury William Cook Cook Cortelyou

Stolen gowns and fabric lead to arrest in larceny case

Elia Berquist, a servant, was arrested by Precinct Detective Green on allegations from employer Mrs. Alfred Barney that Berquist stole 60 worth of clothing including two gowns, a dressing sack, lace, and silk. The gowns were reportedly taken to dressmaker A. V. Tiffany, were recovered, and identified. Berquist was jailed in the House of Detention and to appear in Palace Court on grand larceny charges.

Elia, Berquist Barney Palace Court

Women to Hold Euchre Event in April Meeting

Press Women to Give Euchre at the Partner on Thursday April 4 under the Woman's National Dress Association. Mrs. Cromwell, the president, called a special meeting to discuss historic subjects from the General News Bureau of Jamestown including Invents Leading Up to the Settlement of Virginia and The Last Bee of Roanoke.

Woman's National Dress Association Cromwell General News Bureau Jamestown Virginia Roanoke

Valuable Prescriptions for Chronic Headaches

An eminent physician with a large aristocratic practice promotes a digestion based cure for headaches. He claims most headaches stem from imperfect digestion and sluggish bowels producing poisons affecting the nervous system. His formula combines essence of Pepsin, Sirup of Ginger, and Catandir Compound to be taken after meals and at bedtime initially.

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