Passport plot alleged in Baltimore consulate case becomes federal matter
Carl A. Luderitz German consul at Baltimore denies involvement in passport schemes linked to Horst von der Goltz a confessed German spy. Investigators say von der Goltz corroborated by another suspect, with grand jury action planned and charges possibly arising from the alleged plan to obtain American passports. Baltimore agents report additional leads and a Baltimore lawyer connected to the German consulate is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luderitz
Carl A. Luderity
Baltimore
Lssue
Horst von der Goltz
Bridgman Tivur
Federal Grand Furs
von der Goltz
Capt von Papen
Von
Fase
Elis Island
Noy Packer
Sagentiata
Qenteriab
Carl A. Luderitz
Carman Conyal
Washington
Department of Joattie
Federal Grand Jury
Supreme Court Docket and Courts in Session 1916
The record lists the United States Supreme Court with Justices and admitted practitioners, followed by cases No. 887 Callaghan v Commonwealth of Massachusetts and No. 664 Chin Fong v Backus, plus several others. It details adjournment notices, daily dockets for the United States Court of Claims, and numerous entries across the District of Columbia Equity and Circuit divisions with case numbers, parties, attorneys, and scheduled motions and trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice McKenna
Justice Holmes
Hughes
van Devanter
Pitney
McReroolde
Stanley D. Wille
Washington, D. C
Francis M. Hartman
Toeeda
Brig
Merk B. Thompson
Las Cruces
N.” Max
Henry @. Callaghan
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the
State of Massachusetts
Bernard J. Kiillen
Charles Toye
Chin Fong
Samuel W. Backus
Commissioner
Jackson H. Ralston
Wallace
Appellee
Jackson H. Ralstan
Leroy Brazee
State of
Michigan
Proctor Knott Owens
Grant Fellows
Thomas Kelley
Elvin J. Griffin
Elvin J. Griffin, Jailer, Acsrgnment Commenced By Mr. John 8. Miller
A. W. Bulkley
Police raids in New York round up gambler suspects
In several raids tonight police arrested 37 persons and took the names of 730 others. Among the detainees was a Massachusetts state official and a New Jersey city alderman. Rookie officers aided in the roundup and $2000 in cash was seized from alleged gambling tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naw
York
Poattee
Iflera Wera
Massachusetts
Astt
New Jersey
Cits
Germany Sets Clocks Ahead for Longer Daylight Hours
The German federal council adopted a measure to advance all clocks to extend daylight hours and reduce the need for artificial light. The decision aims to boost economic activity and save energy by lengthening daytime working time.
Annapolis Road in Favor for National Highway Plan
A proposed $250,000 national highway linking Washington and Annapolis gains momentum after Senator John Walter Smith of Maryland introduces a Senate resolution. A companion bill with an appropriation of $1? passes Maryland legislature, drawing broad support and War and Navy department approval for potential strategic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maryland
Washingtn
Annapolis
Senate
John Walter Smith
Congress
Melloyland
Drateict
War
Nave
Anthopolia
Bedoral
Isadora
Bishop Denies Refort Amid Priestly Expulsion Row
Sworn statement by Bishop Ignacio Valdespino of Aguas Calientes, now in San Antonio, denies a United States to Mexico letter predicting a new plan for securing political and military supremacy for the Cientifico party. The affidavit, released by Francis Kelley, says reports are false and aims to prejudice Catholics against him. The document cites an order expelling priests from Sonora and alleges a larger reactionary scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhd Agepril f—Vigerong
United States
Mexwu
Cientifico Party
Tenacio Valdespino
Aguas Calientes
San Antonio Texas
Valdespino
Francis Kelley
D. D
Prealdeng
Catholic Church
Got Calles
Sonora
Maxian
Todas
Saya
Ztermoattio Im
Thia
Cha Exhulaian
Ignacio Vat
Despino
Probate Division Estate of William Brown Probate Case
Mr Justice McCoy presides in the probate division as the estate of William Brown moves on from caveat. Attorneys Thomas Walker and Irelag Williamson appear regarding the filing and answer. Will of Levi K. Donavin admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to executors as directed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Siddons
United States
Mercer T. KE. Brown
Atomen M
Marigan
Fred Payne
T. L
Frank Mourn
Howard
Pusey
W. W. Stewart Surety
J._A. O'Shea
Ve. Lyles
W. Gillis
Embezsle Nent
Nolle
Irving Deakins
United States Va
David H. Millard
Edward Sullivan
George J . Drury
Henry Jackson
Robert Johnson
Justice Anderson
Morris Goldstein
Covington
J. M
J.’M. Proctor
Equity
Yontice McCoy
yPiltt
Hs Walker Aurety
Jones
Adrianus
Somerville
Williams
Pri
Gasties
Iddona
Tnce
Plaintit
John Rideout
RH. Pickforn
Thompson
American Security and Trust Company
Trautes
Thompson Paintiff
Worthington
C. Peelle
Fenwick
White & Andrews
Mower
W. F. Columbus
Plaintif
R. A. Barker
W A. Coombe
Dante Va Hutchins
Brendenburg & Brandenberg
A. A. Birney
Gittings & Chamberlin
W. G. Johnson
H. Merillat
Attor-neys
Wallace—Sieman
Shook & Holliday
Friend
Attor
Neve Ottenberg
Gittings
Johnson
Mackey, Lambert, Yeatman
Easby Smith
Archer
Perham Va
Perham
Glen — Brien
Robert J. Hillant
Fitts
Guertin
Guerin
de Lary
Lover
Truitt
Turnage
Rosa Roberts
Stewart
Goula
Upperman
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Plaintift
Newmyer
Lyon & Lyon
Barbour
Brown v. Goldenberg
Plaintt
C. H. Merilat
F. J. Hogan
American’ Laundry and Machinery Company
Perekin
Calvert, Adminstrator
Terminal
Faxtea Company
Mattherly—Baker, Osterman
Summerville
McKinley
Imlay—O' Donoghue
Morgan Va
Capital Triction Company
Teper
Bose
Washington and Southern Bank
David—Calhoun
Carter
Wedderburn
Moses
Gies—Ellia & Donaldson
Henderson Vs. Mann
Ridout
Sullivan
Jewetton Moses
Gardiner, Hamby—McNeill
Millian Wheatley
Tteneym
Yo Ercit
Portland
Goodman
Kees Mion
Hamilton
Hemler
Potomac Electric Po
Gardiner
Hee Your
Ya Provident Relief
Brambatt
Easel
Attis
Lewle
Man
Hodges
Frisby
Emma B
Doravin
Bond
Richardson & Shreve
James H. Winston
Irving Williamson
Zeph P. Moore
Irvie Willamann
Z. P
Moore
Charles 2
Daniel Trimmer
Paul L. Wright
Lon
Guardian
M. Duck
John W. Bronson
Petty
Pnnara
Edmond Hi, Jr
Grace
Steels
George W. Stomi
F. B
Charles Reinhardt
J. H. Adrianns
Mary A. Lawleas
P. H. Ran
Mary A. Topham
Frederick
Topham
Pete L. Keyser
Anne
M. Keyser
Indln
A. Burnell
Will
H. A. Jones
Justice McCoy
William Brown
Thomas Walker
Irelag ‘Williamson
Levi K. Donavin
Ethel Madolind Burdett
Purevant
Ethel Madoline Burdett
Beattie
Washington
United States of America
His Majesty
S High Court of Justice
John George Burdett
Redfern, Hunt &C
Daunteey House
Jewry
London
England
He-Eald
District Court News and Inheritance Matters Reported
The Rebbi Social College of America was incorporated by certificate filed with the recorder of deeds for the District to train rabbis and teachers, with officers all NY residents led by Bernard Revel. Separate suits reveal a Maryland wife seeking an injunction to block her husband from accessing a $5,000 bequest and a District case listing administrators and heirs for Frederick S. Topham’s estate with $140,000 business property value and $36,000 real estate, plus minor heirs and a blanket mortgage. Justice Siddons also named Qdel S Smith foreman of a new six month grand jury, with an array of jurors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebbi Social College of America
Recorder of Deeds
New York
Nathan Musher
Connecticut Avenue
Bernard Revel
Jacob Hecht
Harry Fischel
Harry Fischel; Chairman of the Board of Education
M. 8. Margolies
Nathan Roggen
Jonas Scheff
Bernard L. Levinthal
John E. Fenwick
Maryland
Raye Garrett Fenwick
Kensington
District
District Supreme Court
American Security and Trust Company
Sarah Caroline Creecy
Fenwick
Frederick S. Topham
Anna 5. Topham
F Street
Eckington
Summit Place Northeast
Charles H. Meriliat
Justice Siddons
Qdel S Smith
Abraham van Horn
W. Clarence Duvall
Samuel A. Edwards
Samuel M. McNett
Edward O. Whitford
William G. Widmayer
Jaret G. Huddienton
William A. Lunby
John T. Nolan
Harry G. Isel
William H. Prosperi
Harry R. Sat
Lawsuit and Real Estate Transfers In Local Court Records
The record lists Case No 50019 Wagene 8 Cochran versus Mary Bullivan with a Municipal Court judgment for 200 dollars and notes attorney firms Tobrines & Graban. It also details numerous real estate transfers across city streets and avenues including Highlands Willand W. Trego et ux to Sankey Bacon and Elizabeth Bacon, and other property moves in blocks and squares with small stamp duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagene
Cochran Vs. Mary . Bullivan
Piatatutt
Deeds of Trust in Washington blocks and squares
Numerous deeds of trust securing properties in blocks and squares across Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Columbia Heights and other districts. Transactions involve lenders such as Washington Loan and Trust Company and German American Building Association with sums ranging from 500 to 80,000 dollars, terms from 1 to 8 years and interest rates around 5 to 6 percent, with parcels including lots and parts of blocks. Names include Sankey Bacon Sullivan Travers Shannon Lacha Trego Bergmann Baldwin G L Whitford MacKell Emmerich Donohoe Hurtt Tepper Shea Berger Oliphant and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strent Highlands
Willand
W. Trego
Sankey Bacon
Diteabeth T. Bacon
Struet Norphyest M. A. Pajaveie
Frits Lee
Thomas J. Hae
Tarito
Mount Ea Asant
Bedasant Plains
Albert L. Hancock
Harry A. Kite
G. Hunn Shaw
Loretta
Shaw
Square
Funee Street
George Bary
C. Dorsey
Chevechas Grove
Fulton B. Gordon
John D. Powers
Edward L. Stock
Whitney Close
Harry A. Kiteet
Laura M. O'Neill
Vermont Avenue
Eypth Street
Northweart
Patre de Bridget M. McGuire
Charles J. McGuire
Charles JcGuire
Bridget M. McGuire
Marion ‘Street
Walter N. Crawford
Mary
Mai . Black
G. W. Black
William R. Lewis
Francesco Ricciardi
Whitney
Milton T. Campbell
Aed
Beckley
Sonterten” Park
Boece
Skinner Et Ux
Ae M. Abert
George
Loomis
Metropolis
Annetta
B. Parrish
Stent Senne WO McEwest
Richard D Pairo
Minuie Norris
North Columbia Bnights
Aude B. Johnson Et Vir
Frank M
Lawrence
Mary Lcl Wilson
Mount Pleasant
Pleasant Plains
Mary H. Atchison
Allan McLane Abert
Camde Hed
Gg Rockburn
Percy Jase
Isaiah A. Boyd
William C Sullivan
Elmer EB. Ramey
George G. Travers
Herbert T. Shannon
Morton J. Lacha
William W
Mary B. Trego
Fritz L. Sandon
Frederick
Tyler
Columbia Heights
Angela A. Benson
Ernest I. Schmidt
George M. Emmerich
German-American Building Association
Harold Shaw
B. Francis Saal
G. Percy McGlue
H. D. Gordon
Fulton R. Gordon
Edwant L. Stock
West
Laura M. O’neill
B. Frencis Saul
G. Percy McGine
Benjamin G. Wilkinson
Union Trust Company
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Frank G. Lanner
Lota
Charles Bunce
George L. Whitford
Squard
George Emmerich
Douglass
Mackell
Washington
Building Association
Isabelle M. Bryant
Milburn J. Donohoe
Edgar D. Hurtt
H. Jewellet Ax
Hyman Soidblatt
Mary Tepper
Joseph L. Tepper
Mery P. Ripley
Emma B. Ceates
American Security and Trust Company
East Washington Savings Bank
Thomas A. Jameson
James F. Shea
George I.berger
Thomas E. McHaie
Charles W. King
Samuel A. Drury
James B. Nicholson
Lee Brown
Hamilton Abert
Jane Storgy
Benj. S. Minor
George Bowie
A. Elizabeth Oliphant
Harrington Mills Etux
Wihin
Vast apartment plan in district D A R elects leaders
A proposed 29 acre Rock Creek district development by Harry Wardman would erect apartment buildings with parks on land bounded by Twenty fourth Street Massachusett y avenue and Calvert Street. The project valued around 6 to 8 million faces court approval due to Waggaman estate receivership. Wardman says buildings will dwarf Wardman Courts and follows California style. District D A R meeting elected officers, with state regent and vice regent to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wardman
Twenty-fourth Street
Massachusetty Avenue
Calvert Street
Rock Creek
Wardman
Thomas E. Waggaman
Connecticut Avenue
Woodley Lane
Weggaman
Joseph H. Keane
San Francisco
Wardmanvas
Frank F. Greenawalt
Daughters of the American Revolution
District of Columbia
Memorial Continental Hall
William Cumming Story
Fred W. Matteson
Champ McCulloch
Joshua B. Collins
Alexander M. Gorman
Paul Hickok
Charlotte Emerson Main
Mary Wilcox
Gaius Brumbaugh
Vide K.,clement
Mary St. Claire Blackburn
Janet Richards
Greenawalt
District Society
Story
Greenewalt
Window Display Contest Rescheduled for April 17 18 19
Secretary Thomas Grant of the Chamber of Commerce announced the postponed window display contest will run April 17 18 and 19 with game prizes worth about. Second place in each class will receive a handsome medal. Ten prizes total will be awarded to boost city window beauty and attract interest. Retell Merchants' Association display section cooperates with the chamber to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Grant
Chamber of Commerce
British officials deny claims of deeming searches of American women
British authorities here challenge statements in Congress and elsewhere alleging that British men searched American women while neutral ships were stopped for German spy checks. The British embassy issued a statement asserting searches of women are conducted only by women in private when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Police News in Brief of Yesterdays Robberies
Police reported numerous thefts and property losses across Washington between Twelfth Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Items included a Wells Fargo package, bicycles, a silver hunting watch, a gold necklace, a brass gauge, cash, and a coat, with several owners named and locations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dime Messenger Company
Twelfth Street
Wells Fargo Express Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Messenger Company
William Mace
Mechanics Hotel
Missouri Avenue
Pope Bicycle
Myer Perry
First Street
Sixth
C Streets
Aviator Bicycle
Thomas H. Peach
F Street
Emblem Bicycle
Seldon Lindsey
Tenth Street
Mott Bchool
Fred Suter
Fourteenth Street
Irving Bicycle
Henry Jandish
Seventeenth Street
Charles King, Jr
New York Avenue
Marie I. Williams
Vermont Avenue
Dorothy Gilbertson
Thirteenth Street
Howard Morrow
Western Union Messenger
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Says Luderitz
United States Court of Claims
Edward K. Campbell
Fenton W. Booth
Samuel 8. Barney
George W. Atkinson
George EB. Downey
R. 8
Kelley
George A. King
R. P. Whiteley
Supreme Court
Harriet L. Whee
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Hewitt Ve. Wangi
Plainiff
P. H. Marshall
Anderson
Sands
Olen
Ratwell Va
Stagcers
Bramhall
J Attorneva
Quinn—Loving
Brosgahan Va
Brosnahan
Attorepa
Gardiner & Coppinger
Landreau Va
Rook
McNamara
Baker
Johnson Keigwin
Bowie
Sherler
Murphy
Bigoness
Davis
Carmandy English
Pharsday
Porter Va
Potomac Electric Power Company
Newmyer—Barbour
Fetters
Fetter
Levwts—Lambert
Rock Creek Corporation
Laruscn
Hinton
Audson—Pier
Totten Ve
Potomac Electric
Fower Company
Halston & Hichardson
Potomac Meciic Power Com
Ralston &Richardson
Sharp
Fries, Beall & Sharp Co
Brandenburg
Barnard
Darlington
Woodward Va
Hekimilan
Busby-Smith
Jonen
Princeta
Washington Terminal
Campy Et al
Sullivan—Hamilton & Hamilton
McKenney & Flannery
Tau Va
Rigour
Justice Stafford
Holmes
Newbeck
Plaints
Mattingly
J. Barrett Carter
Dispoy
Suc
Onto Railroad Company
Jenve
Tit
Mark Stearman
Hamilton & Hamilton
Baunderson
Donnan Et al
Pigin
Ellis & Donaldson
A. A. Ferguran
Copeland Ym
Capital Traction Company
CG. H. Merilist
Grands Mackey
G.T. Dunlop
Tucker, Xe
Meefarland—Swindell
Tierkel Ve. Gill
Wiener —Stearman
MecCormick Vs. Etchison
Darr, Peyner—Ridort
Kaufman and Lockeys
Capital Tractea ‘Company
Lambert, Yeatman— Logan
Copland
Capital Traction
Attormeya
Mackey
Morillat
Hitt
Finley Va
Weigel
Attorneys
Rhodes, Cromelin
Ridont
Germany
Annapolis Road
House
Cientificos
Barnes Va
Plaintus Attorneva Ralston & Wichardson
Mars
Roy Jones
Adriaan
John B Fonwick
EIA
District Court News
Susie T. Reinhardt
Henry C. Reinhardt
Yutta C. Reinhardt
Anna Catherine Reinhardt
D.A.R
Story Guest
Police News
Georges van Kirk
Fairmont Street
Fourteenth
Fairmont Streets
Garfield Hospital
Jermetta Bowman
Mozart Place
Children's Hospital
Tenth Precinct
Nevitt
Center Market
James Jones
Mra. Margaret John
Byarts Street
Edna Queen
Brown Court
Josephine Smallwood
Mount Vernon Place
Seventh Street
Florida Avenue
James Muth
H Street
Watson Dudley
Nichols Avenue
Avacostia
W Street
Charles E. Entwistle
Mr. Entwistle
J. C. Watson
David Newell
K Street
Fifteenth Streets
Arthur Gordon
L. L. Perkins I
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Bonthers Ride
Fussell Ice Cream Company
Highteenth and
U Streets
A. M. Poynton
Washington Railway and
H Electric Company
Thirteenth and
Fourteenth Streets
Ethel Williams
Monroe Street
Tenth
F Streets
Morris Ackerman
E Street
Theodore Valiant
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Thomas Scott
Maywood
O. Guthridge
Congress Heights
Cook & Btoddard Co
Tre
BUICK
Sadillac
Record Auto Company
Macs. Ave
Miller Bros
Semmes Motors Co
Conn
Ave
North
MFG. CO
PA Ave
Union Garage
Walt R
Studebaker
Garland
Bosch
Parlett
Tonemba
Mitchell
Dodge
Madison
Pullman
Groome & Mantz
Chapin
Cadillac
Frankman
Maxwell
Ford
Vermont
Ranabout
Plymouth Apts
L. H. Lundner
N. Hoss
Weex
St. Nr
Emory H. Bogley
Supreme Court OF the District. OF Columbia
District of Colmbre
Nannie Gwen Poole
Distrot
Columbia
James FE Poole
James Tanner
Wille
Colymbis
H' Street
N. W
Shoreham Hotel
Tailleur
Paris
Howard A.rley
French & CO
Sevatrom Ford
10Th St
Emily Frech Easuee
Garagh
Cleveland Park District
H D. Clark
Highland Pl
Overland
Tull
C. P Henry
Colgate
Telcos
Dentifrice
Colgate & CO
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