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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

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3

Hermann Admits Salary Shift Amid Land Office Trial

During cross examination Hermann acknowledged instructing Harry Robertson to surrender part of his 3135 monthly salary to fund an additional clerk. He claimed the money paid for a second clerk and that vacation expenses covered public business. He noted a 3.0% land purchase price and defended using a nickname in land dealings. The trial adjourned until Monday.

Binger Hermann General Land Office Harry Robertson Hermann Roseburg Tiermann Worthington D ‘Brawim Charles Chafen Wisconsin National Bank Eitelander Klees Witchukee National Bank Mill Wake S$ A Mitchell, Jr Anott. Gank Milwaukee Moore Mitchell Mi Cawee Milwautke Bank First National Bank of Chicago Continental National Hank Abbigo Pater

Fight costs him $25 in Georgetown assault case

Palmer and others from Shagetown faced Judge Mellown yesterday on charges of assaulting Marion Peacock a Virginian who had entered Georgetown on March 9. A confrontation in a crowded street led to a fist fight in darkness with Peacock injured and treated at a local hospital. The judge fined Palmer and dismissed related charges against Offutt.

Palmer Ana Wuaam Omud Shagetown Mellown Marion Peacock Virginia Peacock Georgetown Good Fellowship Palmer Juilze Mulloway Palmar Offutt

Martin sale approved by district supreme court

Chief Justice Clabaugh approved the sale by receivers of Martins real estate brokers business rents and data to the Hawestein Company of Ith Street NW. The transfer of offices at 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue NW followed yesterday. The court ordered the receivers to show cause next Monday why they should not pay over rents since April 1, as authorized in the Tuesday order.

Clabaugo Distriet Snpreme Court Mart Bros Martin Hawestein Uste Ac Howenstein Company Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Joseph D. Sullian Guy H. Johnson Martins Clabaugh United States Supreme Court Justice Haslen Justice Brewer Justica White Justicea Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Justica Moody Fonny da Ly Ashley Kansan City Orginal St. Lola Mining and Milling Company Nettioner Jackson H Raldon Damielle Howard É c Pleidtit Wiinoia Central Railroad Company N.C. Brooks William R. Harr JM. Dickinson Jesse E. Torrance Alexander T. Sumphrey Attomay General Bonaparte United States Court of Appeale District of Columbia Seth Shepard Louis E. McComas Charles H. Robb Cowanlin C. L. Fredley Hopp Va Pickford Coates E. H. Thomas Appellant J.C. Gi Supreme Court Equity Court No Justice Clubaugh Glork Lake I McNelly McNelly M. M. Murray C. Hackett Haldwin Vanderniia Guardian Ad Litem Alfred G. Eskridge Edwards Maupinmith Company

Sully Case Up Again Before Supreme Court

The Sully bankruptcy case returns to the Supreme Court Monday as counsel seek a writ of certiorari to review a Federal Court of Appeals ruling in New York ordering re-examination of certain creditor claims. Daniel J. Sully & Co faced about 4 million in liabilities with 26 percent dividends already declared before the suit. Plaintiffs E McCormick L S Berg and Julius Cahn claimed under 2.7 million of claims aimed to strike out 43 gambling transactions linked to cotton contracts.

Daniel J. Sully Supreme Court Hig Arm Federal Court of Appeals New York Daniel J. Sully & Co E. McCormick L S. Berg Julius Cahn

Conductor Benjamin Allen Fatally Crushed in Accident

A coroner s jury found conductor Benjamin Allen of the Washington Railway and Electric Company died from his own carelessness after being crushed beneath a moving car while switching into the Eckington car barn. Merrick the motorman testified he warned Allen of the danger. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at the Allen residence 522 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast before burial in King George County Virginia.

Benjamin Allen Washington Railway and Electric Come‘pany Eckington J. Ramsey Nevitt Allen Merrick Glazebrook Rhode Island Avenue King George County

Prison Good Behavior Will Trim Fields Term to 3 Years 8 Months

Thomas M. Fields Washington lawyer convicted of embezzling 16000 from Washington Beneficial Endowment Association began a five year sentence. He left District jail for Moundsville Penitentiary to serve his term with good behavior reducing it to about 3 years 8 months. Fields appeared in court in good spirits, shook hands with officials, and departed with Deputy U S Marshal Cusick.

Thomas M. Fields Washington Washington Beneficial Endowment Association Moundsville W. Va Guard Vickers Fields Baker Adking Criminal Court No. 1 Frank J. Hogan Binger Hermann Stafford District Court of Appeals Adkins United States Marshal's Office United States Cusick Hogan Harris Vickers

Mrs. Santa Anna Lusby Declared Kleptomaniac by Jury

A criminal court jury, in five minutes, adjudged Mrs. Santa Anna Lusby a kleptomaniac after hearing witnesses from physicians and police on her alleged thefts. She had been convicted of larceny and sentenced to jail, with subsequent indictment for stealing a pocketbook containing cash and valuables. Sentencing deferred pending sanity ruling. she to be committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane.

Santa Anna Lusby Justice Barnard Lusby Government Hospital For the Insane D. K. Shute P. C. Hunt C. H. Latimer Turner and Perry

Government sues officer over disputed quartermaster funds

Harold S. Swann of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, once first lieutenant of the Forty third United States Volunteer Infantry, is sued by the United States for 52261.63. The District Supreme Court action, filed by District Attorney Baker, alleges Swann charged expenditures as quartermaster that the War Department did not approve after audit.

Harold S. Swann Massachusetts Avenue Forty-third United States Volunteer Infantry United States District Supreme Court Baker Swann War Department

Eight Are Adjudged Insane by District Court Jury

A jury led by Justice Barnard in the District Supreme Court yesterday declared the following individuals of unsound mind: Winfrill Grown, Alexander Curtis, Bary Dodson alias Mary Gaither, Annie Dunn, Annie Smith, Florence Hall, Elias Jeffings, Eva Langly, and Mary Taylor.

Justice Barnard Winfrill Grown Alexander Curtis Bary Dodson Mary Gaither Annie Dunn Annie Smith Florence Hall Elias Jeffings Eva Langly Mary Taylor

Supreme Court Legal Record Drifts Through Fringes of Docket

The Supreme Court lists present justices including Chief Justice and multiple associates. Dockets cover mandamus petitions, error pleas, and adjournments with many case numbers across District of Columbia and related circuits.

Real Estate Transfers in Washington Heights and Kamorama Areas

Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Washington Heights and Kalorama Heights including names such as Arthur A. Alexander Ruth C Field Butler Ames and Florence V Hoskins among others. Several blocks squares and trusts are noted with amounts of 10 and other sums plus references to city districts University Park Pleasant Plains and Metropolis View. The article also notes the Milirais Society electing officers and details for an upcoming association excursion.

Washington Heights Arthur A. Alexander Ruth C Field Kaloyama Heights Butler Ames Herrington Billie Carlton Beali F. de Traun John J. Brosnan James A Tootooy Jesse R. Sherwood Kalorama Heights Thomas T. Hudson John Nickat George H. Lamar John Raum William T. de Vault William A. Miller Charles Miler William A. ‘Miller Annie V. Calvert Square Lom James Martin Rose A. Weber I County Middaugh & Shennon District of Columbis University Park Ellen J. Newcomb David B Chamberlain Square Julie A. Aheam Eleena Lamond Mber Julio Gucrgatown Minena Suter Mery Francisco Suter Hall Pleasant Plains Henry C ‘Stewart Dons Roase Mary Smith Howard Seymour W Tullock James ‘O'Donsell Tnt Metropolis Real Estate and Improvement Company Tallimars Lola Metropolis View Pintech Baltimore Guy PF ‘Warren Charles W ‘Sheaffer George W. Stuart Originat Ors & and Dagit Park Henry Wardman Kathe R Stockton Levi Woodbury National ‘Date Deposit and Trust Company Clarence F.norment Irving Williamson Malcolm Hutty Elizebeth M. Hoard John W Arthur W Harkness

Pushes Fight for Uniform Rights at Plattsburg Skating Rink

The War Department presses to end the ban on soldiers at a Plattsburg rink. Acting Secretary Oliver asks the Attorney General for guidance on whether a damages suit against the rink owners could proceed if the magistrate’s ruling bars penalties.

War Department Plattsburg N. Y Sergt. Higgins Publica Oliver Department of Justices United States

Officers to Be Relieved in Philippines After Two Years Duty

Major General J Franklin Bell issues orders setting a two year tour of duty for staff officers and post noncommissioned officers in the Philippines division. Promotions in the Artillery Corps are announced and multiple adjutant general, medical and quartermaster postings outlined with transfers to San Francisco Beaver Colorado and Vancouver Barracks among others. Movements include naval vessel orders and officers reporting for competitive examinations for first lieutenants in coast artillery and other assignments across the U S Army and Navy.

Islands J. Franklin Bell Philippines Leopard Dell Phippines Artillery Corps John , Haydon Payton C. March Eugene T. Wilson Camund M. Blake Wilmot E. Ellia Assor Adjutant General's Department Alexander O Brodie St. Paul Minn Department of Dakota George H Morgan San Francisco Cal Philppine Inlands Ernest Hinds Beaver Colo Department of the Colorado Robert Howards Fort McPherson Norfolk Henry 3. Rutherford Aswletant General Legpitel Presidio of Gal William Stephenson Frederick J. Buol Coast Artillery Charles L McKain Leutenant Eighteenth Infantry Charles C Jamieson Ordnance Department Naval Gun Factory Washington, D. C George E Bushnell Medical Department of The Army Edmund W. Bayley Vancouver Barras Wash Wilam H. Caf Fort Mone Charles McH. Eby Acond Walter J. Butigentach Leo I. Samusseon Edward A. Hows Fush Jerse D. Klot Charles O. Satrudt Eevive Y Palmer Ralph Dick Joseph J. Grace Benjamin M Halley William N. Hensley Oscar A. Russo Lowry A. Kunzig Pell W. Notlow Ralph D Oates Twenty-ninth Infantry Henry Ro Smalley Fourteenth Cavalry Willem BR Montnexry Eighteenth Martyn H. Shute Cleventh Infutry Pierre V. Kieffer Bezond Cavalry Donald A. Robinson George K. Turner Thirtieth Infantry Philip Mathews Fifth Infantry Voraca F Spurgin Robert N. Campbell Willam T MacMillan Twenty Offcers Montgomery M. Macomb Fort Rites Kans Edward W. Robinson Twenty-eighth Infantry Stephen W. Winhae Oavad Albert Ailmor Seventh Infantry George M. Guild John J. Franklin Sventh Infantry Arthur W. Copp Twenty-third Infantry Richard 3. Herman Riley E. Scott Albert J. Kal William C. Miller Hugh H. Broadhurst Fifteenth Cavalry Sheridan Miles Eleventh Cavalry John R. Starkey Twenty-eighth Ifantry Joseph E. Barzynski Paul H. Glark Charles C. Bankhead John ©. Maul Twentieth Infantry George H. Pain Rent E. Dek. Hoyle Pitth Prmd J. Golden

Cruise of Midshipmen to Jamestown Exposition

Naval Academy orders announce a summer cruise for midshipmen aboard Olympia and monitors Nevada Arkansas and Florida. The first third and fourth classes will sail, with the second class split into two sections for leave and short bay cruises, anchoring in Hampton Roads on July 9.

Naval Academy Washington Annapolis Navajo Academy Navy Department Hampton Roads Olympia Dewey Manila Nevada Arkansas Florida

War ships for Jamestown Exposition fleet sails to Hampton Roads

The Atlantic fleet battleship division left Guantanamo Bay Cuba on Wednesday for Hampton Roads to take part in the Jamestown Exposition ceremonies. Fourteen modern battleships lead the group, with two more joining at Hampton Roads and others of various classes. The assembled fleet will total about thirty six warships. Admiral Evans' division is slated to reach Hampton Roads on April 16.

Atlantic Fleet Guantanamo Cuba Hampton Roads Jamestown United States Admiral Evans Hampton Reads

General W T Duggan Retired From Service

Brigadier General Walter T Duggan was placed on the retired list on account of age after being detached from duty in the Philippines. Colonel Charles B Hall of the 16th Infantry becomes brigadier general by this retirement and will remain at Fort Leavenworth in charge of the Military Staff College.

Walter T. Duggan Philippines Charles B. Hall Highteenth Infantry Duggan Fort Leavenworth Military Staff College

Jamestown trip contest draws more ballots and votes

Daily influx of ballots and letters shows rising interest in The Washington Post Jamestown trip contest. Readers and groups including the National Hive, Ladies of the Maccabees, and individual sponsors push for votes and credit, as officials urge participation and transparency in counting ballots.

Jamestown Exposition Tour for The Post’s 100 Guests

The Post will provide ten days of travel and lodging for its 100 guests attending the Jamestown Exposition. Transportation, meals, and state room accommodations are arranged, with daily ground admission and tickets to principal Exposition attractions. Inside Inn serves as the event’s premier hotel, located at Jamestown.

Washington Washington Post Washington, D. C Jamestown

Rules Governing Contest for DC Area Readers

The Washington Post announces a public contest for residents of the District of Columbia Alexandria area and adjacent Virginia and Maryland counties. Entrants must be 15 or older. Daily ballots print from March 24 to June 30 with one vote per day or five votes on Sundays, and special ballots may have extra power. The Post may settle all disputes, withdraw the offer from any county, reject nominations, and refuse undesirable entries.

District of Columbia Alexanda Virginia Maryland Eich Lise Washington Post Ontega Pegaes Erate iv

Programme for Architects Ninth Annual Convention

A tentative programme for the ninth annual convention of the Architectural League of America in Washington on April 22 to 24 outlines a 9:30 a.m. business session the first day with delegate registration and welcome. An afternoon Mount Vernon excursion is planned, followed by a Tuesday schedule of reports, an automobile tour, and a public meeting. The final day includes committee reports, officer elections, a reception by the Washington chapter, another city tour, and a dinner at the New Willard Hotel for visiting delegates.

Architectural League of America Washington Mount Vernon Washington Architectural Club Organization of Architects American Institute of Architects Octagon Hovee New Willard Hotel

Knights of Columbus to entertain clergy at reception

Washington Chapter Knights of Columbus plans a reception for Catholic clergy next Sunday. Invitations have drawn strong pastors' response and a large audience is expected. Speakers include John G. Ewing of Chicago, Rev Aloyelus Brosnan J of Georgetown, and Prof Charles N. McCarty of Catholic University. A musical program with noted singers is planned.

Knights of Columbus Washington John G. Ewing Chicago Ewing National Organization Aloyelus Brosnan 3. J Georgetown Clelgy Charles N. McCarty Catholic University of America

Alpha Delta Phi Society to Celebrate Seventy Fifth Anniversary

Alpha Delta Phi Society to hold its seventy fifth anniversary convention in New York April 17 to 20 under the executive council. The event honors Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale on his eighty fifth birthday with headquarters at the Hotel Astor. Banquet April 19 features Talcott Williams Joseph H Choate Rev Dr Hale Hamilton Mabie and James R Garfied. Washington committeeman Matthew Trimble Kenyon 50.

New York Alpha Delta Phi Society Executive Council Edward Everett Hale Hotel Astor Dr. Hale Talcott Williams Amherst Joseph H. Choate Harvard Hamilton W. Mabie James R. Garfeld Williams Washington Matthew Trimble Kenyon

Teachers Aid Society to Form High School Baseball Team

If approved by the Teachers Aid Society a high schools instructors team will play student teams to raise funds. Principal Wilson of Central is likely captain and an official umpire awaits the superintendent's approval. Many instructors have signified willingness to play with action expected in a few days.

Teachers' Aid Society Jk Fg Wilson Central

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