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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1907

Page

5

Former official testifies in land frauds trial

Witness describes strangers to him among alleged conspirators and denies ordering a halt to Special Agent Holsinger. He cites stormy California interview with Benson and outlines Hermann's echoed concerns over land exchanges and forest reserves.

F. A Hyde J. A. Benson Holsinger Hermann Gif F. A. Hyde & Co Arizona Worthington Migrmann Montana Hemann Secretary of the Interior Benson Mermann John A. Benson Beason California Valk Harlan Land Office Zabriskie Hyde-Benson Vande Kermann McGee Tim Benson-Hyde Ile

Appealed Equity and Court Calendar Items from DC Circuit

Legal record listing, across multiple dockets and calendars, of appeals and equity court matters in the District of Columbia. Names include Frenent Chief Tuailee Shepard, Jemex McComas, Robb, Newsman, Guerdrum, Jerman, Maynard, Lincoln, Selby, Stoner, Palmer, and others. References to trustees, receiverships, guardians, and calendar dates in 1907.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Frenent Tuailee Shepard Jemex McComas Robb Somers & Co BC Punon C. W Fitts Aubittedt Messrs L. Jefforda M. Straaurper Jerman Et al Xn Edwards GJ Mather John Kldout Appaites Acatanmont Movéey Supreme Court Equity Court NO 1 Gustics Ciabaugh Martin Martin Guy H. Johnson JD Sullivan Burke Texve Mmend Ingersoll Angels Guardian Sherrer Belors Murray Lincoln Madden Selby Stoner Mile Morlsve Palmer Waters Asmignisent Welaser Wstsser Bloungsr Bros, Ve Waldron Equity Court Justice Gould Fisnn Truateas Clark Maynard Stockton Booker Clifford Rogers LM King R. Ry Horner Bond Golden Macfarlane Lyles Lysex Blanka Jagwart Henry Smith Thiae

Court notices and judgments in multiple cases and assignments

The record lists numerous cases across Circuit Courts One and Two with judgments by default motions for new trials demurrers and dismissals along with assignments set for Monday April 8. Civil and criminal proceedings include Moebs vs O Connor Ritter vs Rither Slater vs Heath and more and probate for Elizabeth J Macauley wills filed executors named.

Real estate transfers across multiple square titles and districts

Real estate transfers listing numerous trustees and grantees across blocks and squares including Edmund H. Brown to John N. Rien for 10 dollars, Norman Better to William C. Rives for 29, and George J. Easterday to John Earley for 10, among many others in areas such as Reservoir View, American University Park, Brightwood Park, and Vingl eside. The items include trust arrangements, lot portions, and varying prices, with several entries detailing specific blocks and lots.

Edmund H. Brown John N. Rien Norman Better William C. Rives George J. Eaaterday John Earley Ramund K. Fox Frank Suter Almon W. Griswold Norman Bestor Ony-Holt R. Klemm Francans Geraci Timothy A. Keppel Roger T Mitchel Carrie Knox Job Marrly Oscar Luckett Jess Wilson Hen Schwarts James Lawlor Max E Cuplon John A. Manvje Bertin Columbla Heights George P. Robinson Edwin F Blaminger Block University Park George W. Strongman Clara Mf. Uhler Jeet Brightwood Park Stoll Louk J Joseph W. Teed Charlen S. Blosne Efus Catherine ‘Minogue American University Park Galen L. Tait de Witt & Croissant E. Catherine Coulter Charles W Taylor L Josephine Bell Mery A. Volati Carlet Ilizabeth Lloyd H. Stocum Vingleside Elizabeth Walbridge Ausquatts H. Quigley

Bradley trial postponed to fall in Bradley murder case

District Attorney Baker will personally prosecute Mrs Annie M Bradley who shot former Senator Arthur Brown in the Raleigh Hotel. Trial likely not until fall as motions delay proceedings and defense seeks West depositions at government expense. Judge Stafford may set a spring schedule but Hyde Benson Dimond case looms, delaying the Bradley hearing.

Annie M. Bradley United States Arthur Brown Raleigh Criminal Court Barnard Justice Stafford Baker Tins Hoover West Afr Washington Bradley Stafford Beker

Mary J Macartney Named Life Estate Beneficiary in Macartney Will

Mrs Elisabeth J Macartney died March 21 leaving property to daughter Mary J Macartney for life after debts. On Mary's death the estate goes to her son John W Macartney and daughter Elinor Macartney Lane.

Mary L. Macartney Elisabeth J. Macartney Propate Mary J. Macartney Miss Macartney Elinor Macartney Lane Francia R. Lene

Receivers Appointed For Martin Bros Real Estate Firm

Chief Justice Clabaugh named Guy H. Johnson and Joseph D. Sullivan receivers for Martin Bros real estate business at 125 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Bond set at 5000 dollars. Action by Leo R. Martin seeks dissolution of the partnership and an accounting amid alleged deplorable affairs and Thomas R. Martin’s illness.

Hiness Clabaugh Ee | Supreme Court Guy H. Johnson Joseph D. Sullivan Martin Bros Pennsylvania Avenue Johnson and Sullivan Leo R. Martin Thomas R. Martin Baltimore A. E. L. Leckie Lea R. Martin Lee R. Martin Thomas F. Martin Gaya Frm

Grocery Firm Assigns for Benefit of Creditors

An assignment for the benefit of creditors was made yesterday by C. H. Hospital and Frank D. Hospital owners of a grocery business at Thirteenth and M Streets northwest. Debts total six thousand five hundred fifty nine dollars and sixty eight cents. Assets include stock in trade four teen ninety seven open accounts two thousand nine hundred seventy five dollars seventy cents and promissory notes three hundred thirty seven dollars thirty one cents. Charles W. Semmes of Semmes Kelly Co a trustee was named. Chief Justice Clabaugh fixed the bond at four thousand sixty dollars and Semmes qualified later that day.

C. H. Hospital Frank D. Hospital Thirteenth M Streets Charles W. Semmes Semmes-Kelly Co

Committee Seeks Funds For Housing And Consumption Fight

The committee on prevention of consumption at 8 H street NW prepares a new fund appeal. It cites high tuberculosis death rates, unhealthy housing, and slum conditions, urging passage of tenement laws and sanitary housing at low rents. Consumption costs the city $3,000 daily. appeal seeks $5,100 with $4,380 for prevention and $1,720 for housing improvements. So far $1,709.60 and $670.92 raised respectively. checks to 923 H Street NW.

Committee On H Street

Excursions by Norfolk and Washington Steamers to Point Comfort

The handsome steamer service to Point Comfort offers visitors a comfortable fast route from Norfolk to National Capital areas and nearby historic sites. Steamers sail daily at 6:00 p.m. from the event wharf, with connections to New York, Boston, and other points.

Norfolk Washington Tne Did Point Comfort National Capital New York Boston Vatreet Wharf

Trust Deed for 100000 Filed by Real Estate Brokers

A deed of trust for 100000 was placed on record by Swartsell Rheem and Hensey Company real estate brokers pledging lot 20 square 222 on Fifteenth street between New York Avenue and Hatract northwest to secure a loan by Clarence B Rheem. The National Savings and Trust Company named as trustee for a five year note at a specified interest rate. George Wayne was sentenced by Justice Bernard in Criminal Court No 2 to three months in the workhouse for tearing the copper lining from a bath tub at 14 Street Court last January 30.

Qfacuit Court Justine Wright Kessler & Co Collier Hurst Miller Slater Va Heath Chepman-WhiteLyers Company Walker Va Cer Plager Slater Schmelz Brom Ixeman Gruth Mutual Life Insurance Company Corte Wilson Rodier Va. Lite Intutancs Company Virginia Efsloger Gros Wilkinson Madion Murray Redman Bryan United Sites Ox Rel Newcombe Motor Company Commissioner of Patents Mathamus Thomas Whenington, Hallway and Electric Company Catholic Union of America Waxgarman Glarla Washington and Southern Railway Southern Railway Barnes Toltott Ve. McDermott Justice Stafford United States Binger Hermann United State United States Va Bernard Allmer Va Tribby District of Columbia Fowler Briel Va Rowland Cireuit Edward ZL Thanpton Unite States Ve Samuel Johnson Justice Gould Elizabeth J. Macauley John W Mary PacArthur Swartsell, Rheem & Hensey Company Square Fifteenth Street New York Arenue Hatract Northwest Clarence B. Rheem Frm National Savings and Trust Company George Wayne Catreetgortheist Washington D. C Washington Gas Light Company Ibova 26Th East Station 18Th Greas Xox Cosla Washington Gab Light Company Bureau of Sepril Bureau E. B. Rogers Paymaster General US Apd Commissioners Minnesta Avenue Hunt Place Sherwood Avenue Hillbrook Henry BR F Macfarland Henry L. West Joan Biddle

Houses for Sale and Nearby Suburban Lots

Estate offers two houses with modern utilities at Noe 420th St NE and QPC. Attorney Alexander H. Bell notes properties built for owners, now priced well below original cost. Also promoted are Connecticut Avenue Terrace lots and a new bridge project boosting value, plus other Beav ing City and Northwest DC listings with rental and cash options.

QPC Alexander H. Bell Eatate Marshell Pl Washington Bloomingdale T. m Connecticut Ave Connecticut Avenue Hock Creek

Houses for rent and exchange in city notices

Classified notices seek unfurnished homes for several occupations and couples for summer housing. Listings include furnished flats, care of houses, and exchanges including one acre suburban home valued around six thousand six hundred dollars. Include box references and dates where noted.

Ouray Alty Moran Rockville Old Dominion Dept. of Agriculture Eckerson Agricultural Dept

F A R M S FOR S A L E

Real estate notice offers sale of 0 acres improved with buildings and facilities including a six room house, barn, well, fruit and berry crops, and access to telegraph rights. Property listed near a district line and county roads with potential for road extension to connect with navy yard.

Oy Aosington Spa Spring Gretta Electric Railway Company Mohey TO Loan James C. Trogera Hyattsville Lowing D. Stey Phen Congresemian Yoder Ohio Fillmore Collins Real Tate Willam W. Poultney Geo W. Linking 19Th St. Wiliam P. Magruder Font Beate Parivalecan Barrowers Eentham ARR Nae Eso Realty Company Bladensburg Grettu Berwyn Heights Monston Road Branchville Heal Ae Security Frank T. RA IGS Ps. Ave Ae Sayre Ae Freres Ariington Fire Insurance Company Howard Frederick Caun Pei Bayicentes Transporta Tyler & Rutherford C. A. Batoer Emetserott Act of Congress Calloon New York Ave Ofica Navy Yard Jumbia Walter H. Acker Anacostia D. G Real Bs Maryland Fieid Fst. Nw WM. H. Saunders

FOR SALE HOMES AND FARMS IN WASHINGTON AREA

Suburban and rural properties listed with prices from 1900s era Washington market. Nine room house on two acres with garden soil priced 3200, Mount Rainier area 10 room homes from 2600 to 5000, several farms and poultry operations near Fairfax Vienna and Brookland with detailed outbuildings, stock, and wagon sheds. listings note proximity to electric rail lines or car fare and include contact in Corcoran Building Washington DC or local agents.

New York Mount Rainier Bath Corcoran Washington, D. C Tae Dayhoff, Ltd Ash Mount Reloer Brookland D. C Grace N. Thomas Corcoran Bug Fairfax Erman Airtox Vistika Beir Acre J. Fijerwam Fairtex Molrfaas Gzkton Jerman Falrims Vienna F. Jerman Monte Treasury Department

FOR SALE BUSINESSES AND INVESTMENT OFFERS

A collage of classified items offers for sale a news cigar and confectionery stand with living quarters and a grocery stock for 1900. The Edgar Company advertises 100 shares at 300 each with 10 to 11 percent dividends and sample foods on request. Also listed are boarding house rooms, a morning newspaper route, wholesale liquor and goods, a Cumberland apartment, and investment in hollow concrete blocks. Also patent and trademark information services.

AL Winterling Mitanave Battimors Eilgar Company Thair Capital Edgar Compass Srma Newark Ave Jersus City N. J Rowla City Post Agor Washington Ashitgion Baltimaore Mac Cumberland Apartment Housa Cote Thomas Circle H. Bonnaded Iohn Wedderburn CD J. R Nottingham Elf Fst Aw Waoshington, D

Carriage and horse stock sale ads at Baltimore and Virginia

A dense classified page lists sales of horses, carriages, harness and full sets of equipment. Multiple dealers such as Babcock & Co and Fayetie & Hanover Sts advertise finished stock, wagons, buggies, and traps with catalogues. Also requests for horse teams and carts at Exposition Grounds with wages are noted.

Rockaway Sferdway Stables Lin St H. H. Babcock & CO Baltimore Chravah Tbiabeock Washington Catelogue Fayetie & Hanover P.E. Sands, Mineger

Automobiles for sale and trade at Clarence & Kessler dealers

Automobilia tires air sizes tubes discounted from 80 to 60 percent off. Listings show a Buick touring car equipped with top two speeds glass and celluloid, speedometer, lamps in good condition. Auburn Auto Co advertises a prepaid electric runabout in very good condition originally priced at £2,800 with trade possibilities.

Clarence Kessler & Bro Auburn Auto Brenton FOPE

Policemen Wanted as Vacancies Open in Police Dept

Superintendent Sylvester reported eleven privates slots open with no eligible men on the list. He blamed the lack on qualified clerical and physical exam applicants preferring other jobs offering holidays and Sundays. He noted the clerical test is easy and the physical test akin to life-insurance standards. Only a small fraction of applicants qualify, failing to meet demand.

Sylvester Lst Maj. Sylvester

District of Columbia Public Notice of Damages Hearing and Appeals

The notice warns that commissioners of the District of Columbia will hear damages claims for street grade changes linked to a union railroad station project. It lists affected streets and avenues, calls for sworn petitions within sixty days, and sets a public hearing on April 10 1907 at 10 a.m. at the District Building. The notice directs owners to file claims and explains rights to compensation under the act of Congress.

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Auction Sales and Marshal Sale of Washington Property

Trustees announce sale of valuable improved real estate at 2332 1st NW Washington DC under deed of trust No 734 folio 135. Property in Joseph Bradley subdivision square 73, three story brick dwelling, terms one third cash and two equal installments with 6 percent interest, $300 deposit, sale April 17, 1907 at 4 50 PM. Also U S Marshal sale of contractor supplier stock and lease at 21 o'clock April 1, 1907 in square 7 corner Halt and Southeast streets. seizure in favor of Joseph H Clarey, auctioneers Adam A Westcheer and Ulrick Palmer.

Lst District of Columbia Washington Columbia Joeph F. Bradlay Snle Defence Fn United States Vinima Euprema Court of American Fire Pulp Plaster Company Estiety Execution Xo Jovenh H Clarey Aulick Palmer Adam A. Wescheer Mob2r Sapo IL

Wall paper pricing and room papering offer

Advertisement lists wallpaper options with prices such as 1.76 and 6c per unit, promotes mouse paintings, and notes Charles A Carlisle at 53rd Street and 46th Street. It promises furnished papers for various room sizes and proportions, with phone contact Pope Mata 6557 or FF Nolte.

Chas. A. Carlisle Pope Mata Akeed Nolte

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