Supreme Court denies city charter for Cleveland low fare line
The Supreme Court denied Mayor Johnson of Cleveland’s bid to grant a charter to a low fare company operating on Woodland Avenue. The ruling, in a dispute over franchise extensions, held the city could not compel a charter or extend existing rights without separate statutory authorization.
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Johnson
United States Supreme Court
Cry
Fom
Cleveland
Juste Wolken
United States
Cleylind
Ilahi
Woodland Avenue
Cinut
Yyfelf
Coruna
Supreme Court blocks Chicago tunnel deepening ruling
The Supreme Court ruled against Chicago street railway interests in a case over mandating removal or lowering of a tunnel under the Chicago River near Van Buren Street. The decision held such action is government emergency power for the public welfare, with dissents by Justices Whee, Brewer Winte and McKenna. The ruling sets penalties and addresses compensation for private tunnel owners in a lengthy, contentious dispute over channel deepening and property rights.
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Supreme Court
Street Railway Company of
Chicago
City i5
van Buren Street
Chef Inshes
Jumes
Winte and
McKenna
Thicago
United States
Mandamus
Atreal Car Company
Chicago River
Atel Car Company
Jmt
Thame
Stary mL
Cen
Santee
Hulin
Tunnel ruling limits city dower to aid river navigation
A historical provision constrained city funds to ensure unobstructed navigation of the Chicago River. The ruling emphasizes public interest in maintaining the river’s free passage over other expenditures.
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Dunock Wis Budk
Chicago
Harbor Congestion Wins Loss in Coal Case
The Boston based Nivet Coal Company failed to win a suit against Pripsh ships for delays in delivering forensic cars during the 1902 coal strike. The court upheld the harbor congestion defense, with the Court of Appeals rejecting the company's claim.
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We Nivet Coal Company
Boston
Pripsh
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on New York Railroad Tax
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the conditionality of a New York State law taxing railroad franchises. The case, brought by New York Central, is opposed by the State Supreme Court which ruled against the corporations. Attorney General Meyer led the state's side with Thomas Emery and R. Price for the company.
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Supreme Court
New York State
Lin
Supreme C Oat
New York
Supreme
Gener Meyer
Thomas Emery
Piice
Colorado People Want Yes or No in Patterson Case
A Colorado case rally described by a state audience. The Supreme Court heard a motion to dismiss an action against Thomas Matterson of Colorado, connected to a contempt finding. The court addressed the adherence of state orders and potential penalties, with emphasis on public sentiment.
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Colorado
Patterson
United States
Thomas Matterson
Supreme Court
Su Twente
Unclear Supreme Court Hearing Motion Denied
A Supreme Court session denied a motion to advance a proceeding involving the case of Alibauma ana Vicksbing Rashroad Ceorpeny fhe Ruhoad Cermsson et Gs opt nyalhing freight rites be teen Yielsburg Veridian Voss. The chaotic text references multiple parties and places, with no coherent legal action or jurisdiction clearly identifiable.
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Sestiday
Alibauma
Ana Vicksbing
Rashroad Ceorpeny
Ruhoad
Cermsson Et Gs Opt Nyalhing Freight Rites Beteen Yielsburg
Unl Veridian Voss
Fought in the Boer War Hero Organized Famous American Scouts
A report profiles Capt Hassell, a Yankee resident renowned for forming a notable band of American scouts in the Boer War. He was wounded in action at Dakensberg, commended by the Volksraad, and later active in U.S. efforts supporting volunteers and publishing a book about his experiences in South Africa and allied campaigns.
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Volksraad
South Fier
Jungles
Washington
Hassell
South Amer
Pold
Rhodesia
United States
Dunden Flats
Mahin Ind
Dakensberg
Joubert
Hansell Wismi
Pretona
Citlanders
Villabols Ware
Lee Etford
Panama Facts From Woodworth Clam At The Post
The Washington Post staff correspondent Woodworth Clam reports from Panama ahead of his next letter. He will describe post office facilities at Colon and the challenges of obtaining letters from home as part of his FACTS report.
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Woodworth Clam
Panama
Washington Post
Colon
Clam
Caught in Lynchburg Local Police Seek Randall
Robert Randall wanted by police for alleged larceny of a gull and $16 from his former boarding place at 1136 Bladensburg. He was arrested in Lynchburg after a string of confusing notes mention dissolution of partnership and legal actions connected to Dunbar partners and the estate case.
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Robert Randall
George Forest
Bladensburg
Ron
Lynchburg
Randall
Esterday Betecle Waren
Tanchbury
Bing Randall Lach
Ubsoin
Funeral of Captain Ivey at Cape Des Moines VA
The funeral for Captain Ivey was held at the residence on Motit NW conducted by Reverend Pathe. Attendees included local officials and friends as the service followed a private burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. The death occurred Sunday morning and the funeral was announced from the Brookland address.
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Cape Rat Des
Duner
Fe Inte
Moti & Northwest
Rev Pathe
St Wardew
Kemer
Cher Bo Dam
Corted Elite
Washit Con
Jonn T Scott
Brookland
Scott
Sunda
Pheter
Rock Creek Cemetery
Investigations Target Limits on Cold Storage of Perishables
Hartey Wo Woley chief chemist of the Agricultural Department leads long term cold storage tests in Philadelphia and Washington to determine how long meats and mils can be stored without losing value. Early results show bacteria remain active during freezing, and a 11 year old meat sample decayed, prompting push for a storage time limit law.
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Hartey Wo Woley
Agricultural Department
Philadelphia
Washington
Wiley
Colt
Cleveland
Settlement in Smith will dispute ends contest over estate
A probate verdict upheld the will of Charles H Smith, a Treasury Department clerk found dead at his desk January 6. It partitions the estate mainly to Mrs Auntie W Hughes, excludes Mrs Smith, and ends years of contention. a compromise was reached claiming equal benefits for both sides.
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Charles H Smith
Treasury
Barnard
Aunte W Hughes
W Od Anbrose
Tne
Justice Gould Clears Policy Case In Court No 1
In Criminal Court No 1 yesterday Justice Gould suspended a sentence for James R Rudd a Black man who pleaded guilty to violating the Foley law. Rudd claimed it was his first offense and pledged to avoid the gaming table. John Ward another Black defendant pleaded guilty with a lenient sentence. Ward’s record was marked and ten months in jail was imposed.
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Justice Gould
James R Rudd
Rudd
Ward
Rainy weather a blessing to the poor consumptives
An urban feature describes rain aiding tuberculosis patients in a Washington open air ward. Thirty waterproof tents with cheesecloth ceilings housed patients under mist and rain, where breathing improved. Dr Tobin notes early treatment yields better outcomes and aims for permanent cure if caught sooner.
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Deeres Ia
Washington
Jobin
Tobin
West
Rome Isa
Negro Race Death Rate Threatens Extinction Claim
Dr Seale Harris of the University of Alabama warned to the President that the death rate among black Americans exceeds births, with large numbers dying in the South from consumption and disease, suggesting the Negro race may face extinction in the country.
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Seale Harris
University of Alabama
Hallis
America
McMillan Park Named for Senator McMillan in District
Secretary Taft plans a park near the filtration plant on First Street Northwest to honor the late Senator McMillan of Michigan for his sanitation advocacy and role in the district’s water works. A split park plan would create McMillan and Gallinger parks with continued district leadership.
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Taft
First Street
McMillan Park
McMillan
Michigan
Gallinger
Tdft
Portraits Presented to Court of Claims for Chief Justices
Handsome life size oil portraits of Chief Justice J C Nott and former Justice Olin Davis were presented to the Court of Claims by the bar led by Joseph K McCammon. Chief Justice Peelise accepted and ordered the speeches and letters entered. Painted by Robert Hinckley, the portraits were unveiled amid tributes to the justices' memories.
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Nott and Davis
Claims Branch
J C Nott
Olin Davis
Court of Claims
Joseph K McCammon
Peelise
Robert Hinckley
Every Little Counts Bank Ad Says Put Money Here
A vintage style bank advertisement urges careful saving and strong resources. It emphasizes beginning with prudent money placement and presents the bank as the safest possible place for savings, inviting readers to investigate its facilities.
Market Man Heirard Improves After Carbolic Blindness Attack
Market man Heinard, blinded when a Negro hurled carbolic acid at him, shows improving sight after eye surgery at the Eye Heat and Throat Hospital on Fifteenth Street. Surgeons used rabbit cornea grafts to restore vision and report gradual strength returning in the cornea and surrounding tissue. If progress continues, he may regain enough sight to distinguish day from night and possibly walk without guidance within a year or two.
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Wilton Flemard
Eye Heat and
Ffteenth Street
Alf
Aleady
Freinard
Neal Street
Heingifi
Helnardale
Heinard
Che
Refera at Citizens Meeting on Street Width Appeal
Northeast Citizens Association challenged Commissioners plea for 22 feet opening of streets from the earlier case closed by the Court of Appeals. Mr Tucker urged committee action in Congress to stop renewals while Dr Walker pressed safer sidewalks and lighting near H Street subway amid pedestrian danger. Resolutions of regret were adopted for the death of John W Babson, longtime East Washington Citizens Association president.
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Northeast Citizens Association
Northeast Triple
Court of Appeals
LD Walker
H Street
Congress
John W Babson
East Washington Citizens Association
Lectures on Opportunities at Carrell Institute Hall
JG Monaghan of the Bureau of Commerce and Labor delivered the closing address at the Carrell Institute Hall night school. He spoke on opportunities for young men in mechanical and business education as well as six months of evening study. Teachers George W Childs L Graesie and RA Service addressed 83 students while an exhibition of pupil work in mechanical and architectural drawing was shown.
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JG Monaghan Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Carrell
Monaghan
George W Childs
L @ Graesie
Judge Scores Prisoner in Vicious Unprovoked Assault Case
Justice Gould sentenced Robert King to nine years in the penitentiary after convicting him of assaulting George T German with a dangerous weapon in Takoma Park. The court found King, a Black man, attacked German after kicking a man named Byron in a saloon. The incident followed a dispute as both groups left the saloon. Also reported was a missing boy alert for 14 year old Thomas Gollden of Elizabeth III, last seen after leaving school. James A Burns, a 28 year old leather worker, died Sunday. his funeral will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church today.
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King
Gould
Council Court No 1
Robert King
George T German
Takoma Park
Robert Byron
Byron
German
Thomas Gollden
Gligzabeth III
Washington
James
Burns
Ammignon
Land Owners Hear Case On Eleventh Street Extension
The assessment jury met at the city hall to hear evidence on benefits from extending Eleventh Street northwest. Lawyers for both sides presented expert testimony. witnesses said property fronts on Eleventh Street doubled in value. The district offered awards to cover damages for properties left above the new grade. Cross examinations continued and the District rested its case. The jury will reconvene today at 1 30 p m to hear further evidence for the landowners.
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Eleventh Street
Aty Hall
Patrick J. Walshe
Allen W Mallery
Tnst
Thomas W Smith
Messrs Walshe
Mallory
Distret
Funeral of W G Flint Highlights Long Public Service
The funeral for Col Weston Pont hbracian of the Public Library was held at the Church of the Covenant with Rev Jeams Hamlin officiating. Speakers praised his wide career as educator and civic leader, noting his role in founding the library and his scientific and literary contributions. Honorary pallbearers included Judge Payson and Prof Wilkens. burial followed at Rock Creek cemetery with King Solomon Lodge No 31 FAAM conducting services.
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Col Weston
Pont Hbracian
Church of the Covenant
Jeams
Hamlin
Flint
Washiegton
EB Payson
Wot
Harne
C Peele
William Wilkens
Rock Creek Cemetery
King Solomon Lodge No 31
FAAM
Wilt Start Magazine to Be Nonpolitical National Magazine
The Veteran Publishing Company, incorporated in the District, lists H W Marble B B Doven er and Gen Me Legs among incorporators. A New York memorial committee aims to publish the Republic Magazine Tra5 in early May, designed as a nonpolitical educational family magazine for American homes schools youth and adults.
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Veteran Publishing Company
H W Marble
B. B .Dovener
West Virgina
Lenin Browne
Army
Navi Union
Meder
Union
Unnion
R Campbell
Sons of Veterans
George B Loud
New York City
Is Company
Miblic & New
Republic Magazine
Tra5
Max
Amercan
Ids
Fdanly
Magazne
Her Cupboard A Prisor Seeks Limited Divorce
Mrs Chena Mahorey Beahm filed for a limited divorce from John Beahm in District Supreme Court alleging repeated beatings and neglect of support. She states a past incident where he rocked her in a cupboard and kept her prisoner for four hours. They wed June 30 194?. Also notes death of Mrs E Clark, long resident of Washington, at Twentyown Pa aged 82.
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Chena Mahorey Beahm
District Supreme Court
John Beam
Beahm
Edward Birckhead
Len H David
Washington
E Clark
Twentown
L E
Dolly Madison Hostelry for Women Opens on Massachusetts Ave
Washington women organize the Dolly Madison Association to lease 1401 Massachusetts Avenue for a women only hotel. Thirty five rooms host boarders and some transients with pets barred. Two resident managers run the house and a euchre party is planned to benefit the hotel.
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Siz
Massachusetts Avenue
Dolly Wiadison
Washington
Martha Washington
New York
Dolly Madison Association
Bela
le Mansion
Massachusetts Avenues
Tate
Llberto
Tree Culture Talk Highlights Early District Nurserymen
The Columbia Historical Society met at the Shoreham banquet hall with John A. Saul delivering Tree Culture or A Sketch of Nurseries In the District. He sketched May Paul Adlum the pioneer nursery man and discussed Adlum’s vineyards and the Catawba grape. Also noted were the Ives and Joshua Peirce nurserymen, and calls for Congress funding to plant and care for city trees. A testimonial was given to John A. Fasson for ten years as president.
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Columbia Historical Society
Shoreham
John A. Saul
Saul
May Paul Adlum
Columbktz
May
Society
Congress
John A Fhasson
Somety
Banner Month for Patents at the Patent Office
Receipts last week reached record highs at the Patent Office with 11296 dollars in revenue, while the same week a year ago totaled 4549955 dollars. April appears especially busy as farmers idle in winter months spark new inventions for plows, reapers, harvesters, and other agricultural implements. An official cited winter inactivity driving ideas, leading to more patent applications and the path to patent attorneys.
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Patent Office
Santo Domingo Revolution Ends Bloodlessly
A bloodless settlement ends the Santo Domingo revolution as Commander Sunderland’s message from Monte Cristi reports satisfactory terms reached at Samana Bas with Horacio Vasquez aiding. Travol4 forces withdraw. Alisques move elsewhere. Also listed are fourth class postmaster appointments: Maine Winthrop Center Marla P Clough. Pennsylvania North Jackson Samuel McNally. North Carolina Hasty Jesse Thompson. Virginia Lavinen Lev. G Smith Morrison Archie G Ham.
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Santo Domingo
Sunderland
Yankees
Monte Cristi
Samana Bas
Horacio Vasquez
Maine
Winthrop Center
Marla P Clough
Pennsylvania
North Jackson
Samuel McNally
North Carolina
Hasty Jesse
Thompson Vinginia
Lavinen
Lev. G Smith Morrison
Archie G Ham
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