Betsy Smith Paroled After Life Sentence Des Moines
Des Moines April 12 legislative committees from both houses recommend conditional parole for Betsy Smith the only woman in Iowa prisons who was convicted of her husband Michael Smiths murder. Her daughter Cora testified to save her, and the case drew out a campaign for clemency amid fears of a miscarriage of justice and a broader parole push.
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Betsy Smith
Des Moines
Iowa
Bea Moines
Towa
Betsy* Simuth
Rock Island
Fort Dodge
Michael Smith
Hhe
Hns
Ind Smith
Pollkke
Mre Smith
Cora Ag
Witseas
Mfe
Betsy
Anamosa
Cora
Rammitt
Smith
Jasper Mason
M San
M San Shot Hid Uifelong
Mason
Tilden
Hayes
Rescued From Ice Flotilla Near Nova Scotia
A hunter and companion were in a bay near Sunherst on April 12 when their boat capsized. Siddall was saved after clinging to an ice cake as Tilmore disappeared. Four men launched a rescue from Minudie and found Siddall nearly insensible, with Tilmore still missing and feared drowned. Siddall expected to recover. Tilmore left behind a wife and four children.
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Sunherst
Nova Scotia
Kem Minudie
Bay of
Funny
Murray Siddall
Frank Tilmore
Siddell
Siddall
Tillmore
Westmoreland
Fillmore
Siddal
Amherst Point
Spore
Minudic
Reverend Frank Tiley Ends Life At Home In Georgia
April 12. Rev Frank Tiley formerly of the South Georgia Methodist Conference killed himself at his residence by locking his room door and turning on the gas. Despondency from ill health reportedly caused the act. He leaves a wife and seven children. He had not been active in the ministry recently but had been soliciting support.
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Frank Tiley
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Riley
George Burnham Jr Disbarred by Bar Association
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court granted the Bar Association's motion to disbar George Burnham Jr. due to his felony conviction for grand larceny in the first degree related to Mutus Reserve Life Insurance Co. He was sentenced to two years in prison after a December 16 1906 conviction.
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Court Grants Bar Association
New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court Today
George Burnham, Jr
Bar Association
Burnham
Mutus Reserve Life Insurance Company
Wiltse Pays His Bills in Navy Family Drama
Special to The Washington Fest from New York April 12 Lieut Franklin Wiltse of the Marine Corps filed a statement with the Bureau of Navigation after being accused of unpaid bills for wine bought for an officers mess at League Island Navy Yard The debt total did not exceed 1000 and all has been settled in ten days Wiltse, son of a deceased rear admiral, was restored to active duty and stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard barracks March 2 1906 Panama tropical fever and other illnesses earlier that year left him under medical care now living with his mother at 9 Central Park West Manhattan
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Washington
New York
Franklin
Wiltae
Marine Corps
Bureau of Navigation
Navy
Maroney
Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Wiltse
Mann
Lieut. Wiltse
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Panama
Yves
Central Park West
Manhattan
Shot Twice He Takes Nap in Deep Mystery Case
A Scottish sailor, John Daniel McPherson, aboard the steamship Toledo, was shot twice last night, once in the head and once in the right leg, and is in serious condition at Pennsylvania Hospital. He crawled to the Third district station in the morning with two companions, who claim they were his shipmates. the lodging house denies any gunfire or sightings, several lodgers confirm no shots occurred, and police pursue the conflicting accounts.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Third District
John Daniel McPherson
Toledo
Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania Hospital
McPherson
James Hollingworth
John Neil McPherson
South Second Street
Salova
Keil
Wollinssperth
Nly
Miss Fremont to Testify in Court Martial Case
Defense points to deed of trust signed by Maj. Fremonts sister Elizabeth B Fremont in Los Angeles conveying San Francisco property used to secure loans from banks in Plattsburg and Cuba The trial adjourned to allow depositions from San Francisco and Washington about the property tied to Gen John C Fremont estate and government land purchases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Maj
Fremont
Fifth Infantry
San Francisco
Thirty-fourth Street National Bank
First National Bank of Plattsburg
Washington
Prattaburg Bank
Maj. Fremont
Cuba
Hotel Stalbans
Caroling Townsend
Plattsburg
Capt Glasgow
Mas. Fremont
Elizabeth B. Fremont
Los Angeles
W. H. Vaughan
Bank of
Debate Won By G W A Federal Ownership
The George Washington University team defeated the University of North Carolina in a Belasco Theater debate on national ownership and operation of all interstate railways. The affirmative argued the government should issue bonds to fund rail infrastructure while railroads serve as a public carrier. Opponents warned of constitutional and political fallout and questioned feasibility of government control versus private operation.
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United States
George Washington University
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Belasco Theater
H .P. Nell
Labor
John C. Black
United
A. C. Hindman
George Washington
W. P. Stacy
North Caroling
Hindman
F. D. Couden
Executive Department
Hotels and notable guests listed across multiple cities
A dense clipping lists numerous guests and residents staying at major hotels including the National, Ebbitt, Shoreham, Met ropolitan, and New Willard in cities such as Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and New York. Names span Henry Reardon C J Titt Miriam Smith J H Well Charles Jacobs J McReynolin and many others with affiliations to Met ropolitan St James Riggs or Raleigh among others.
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Baltimone
T_ B Lewis
Raleigh
J. Stewart
National
He Folliner
Shoreham
Joseph Caltins
Regent
Boston
Henry ©. Reardon
Metropolitan
Ade Verde F. Micérs
M.N Smith
Mag Miriam Smith
Nelson Smith
E F Tarbox
RD Delano
Henry Dewey
New Willard
Shicago
C. J. Titt
CC King
Allington
NEW _YORK CITY
Max Wuesell
G. A. Morrissey
Gingburger
Wentworth
Charles J . Jacobs
James Adamson
Raleish
Howard Jan Gort
McKellar
T' Dreyfon
Aries OG
Keen
Allen Cobb
HE. A. Meyer
Benjemin Franklin
F. E
J. C. McReynolin
N. Logan
A. L Woollen
Ghoreham
Rtan
Thomas Dwyer
F H Haight
T. J Seannall
ID. Weedrutt
Willan T. Rapinson
George W. Willerg
Riggs
George F Whitney
EG Stutto
Thomas Kanny
N CM. Asay
Pred N. Voarkes
Charlas M Hemmenway
BE. Varney
D. Cooke
Charles Whitman
F. E. Randall
Po J. Randall
RP. Allen
Philadelphia
J. H. Well
AH Chesley
Metropolitan G Wo Thompson
HE Blanton
St. James
St. James WJ Gray, N_¢ ‘Harves, H. A Loemer, Charles T Reppens, Riggs
Howard S. Graham
Howard
Graham, Jr
EL. C Adams
New Willard Pittsburg
J. N. Cooke
T. N. Barker
Forter
Alma Gerwig
Wd Gerwig
H.C. McClintock
J Wilaon
Lenpke
Boot
Lemuel A. Am
Mia
E. Crookshank
Santa Ang
W. J. Morrison
Misa
J .Chalfont
San Jose
New Witlard
Connecticut
A. M. Hin
Mew Haven
National II
J. Hennessey
Hartford
J. A. Cantan
Meriden
Thomas L. Reiley
George Reiley
Rock Island
B.heath
Minnie Heath
Mae Fisjher
Winnie Fielder
Peoria
Ebbitt
Kentucky
Charles Tobert
Lebanon
Bardttown
Mis
Maria
Thompadn
Loulaville
St James
Massachusetts
D ¢ Smith
Lawrente
Shedd
Mss
Lowell
Tayleigh
E' Brown
M.C. Kinek
Syracuse
New
Willard Edwin
Mote Ant
Thomas E. Lee
M Walters
P Wallen
EN. Reed
A. T.’ Redd
M. Oakley
Yonkers
North Carolina
James Blythe
John Gai
Iece
Charles F Johnson
Cleveland
Artington Bradley
Springfeld
Bethlehm
Lupit
Mew Alexander
Patton
Connelishlia
Hi Cramie Thaw
Annie Crankshew
Norrich Town
Trenton
Ebbit
A. Washburn
Nashville
Bhereham
Mra. H
Cliswnberlain
Chettanooga
Virginia
Hexger
Jam-s Cludani Wite
Lrnchburg
AZ _Drastoo. Roanoke Raleigh. C_@ Middleton, J. Strather, Detoplene
A. Brown
Napclropolitan
Cottingbone
Memington
Three Years for Assault in Criminal Court No 2
John Middleton was sentenced by Justice Barnerd to three years in the penitentiary for assault with a dangerous weapon. He slashed Abe Madison during an argument over Middleton's wife at a table where Madison worked, December 15, in a city courtroom.
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John Middleton
Barnerd
Ascault
Middleton
Abe Madison
Atsol
Madison
Srdminal Court NO
Justice Barnard
United States
Joseph Paloma
Arat Angres
Henry BE
Carney
Roberts
Davis & Erron
S “Rica Ve ‘Wateontown Door and Sash Company
Schabfer Ve Culininghart
Forrest Bunth
Mrs Holmead Denied Writ Over Eleventh Street Case
District Court of Appeals through Chief Justice Shepard refused to grant Mrs Alice G Holmead a writ of prohibition to stop Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court from confirming a jury award of benefits in a land condemnation for Eleventh Street extension. The court said appeals protect interests and writs cannot replace appeals. Holmead owns the square between Seventh and Thirteenth streets and Kitney and Lydecker avenues and argues the property gains no benefit from the project.
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District Court of Appeals
Shepard
Alice G. Holmead
Justice Barnard
District Supreme Court
Eleventh Street
Uct
Child Wife Seeks Divorce in District Court Suit
Mrs. Kaile Bell Cusimano, alleging marriage at fourteen, files for absolute divorce with her father W. G. Chandler listed as next friend. She accuses Leonardo Cusimano of infidelity and names a co respondent. previous annulment suit dismissed.
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Leonardo Cusimano
Kaile ‘Bell Cusimano
District Suprema Court
W. G. Chandler
K Street Southeast
Cusimano
Father Me
Samuel D. Truitt
Custmano
Dr Leon Indicted Again for Illegal Operations Trial Set
Edward Leon Thompson known as Dr Leon faces two new charges of illegal operation on young women Sadie Volk and Liffin Bryan. Grand jury returned the indictment yesterday. Trial previously scheduled for last Tuesday was continued at his request. Defenses may seek severance and trial on a single charge.
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Edward Leon Thompson
Dr. Leon
Dr Leon
Sadie Volk
Lilfin Bryan
Pr. Leon
Defenga
Merchant A Bankrupt. W H Moore Enters Bankruptcy
William H. Moore of 203 and 205 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the District Supreme Court yesterday. He operates a men’s furnishing business. his unsecured debts total 5 274.08 and assets are listed at 21 200. Justice Barnard declared him bankrupt and appointed John A. Gardier as receiver to manage the business until a trustee is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Moore
District Supreme Court
William H. Moore
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Moore
Justice Barnard
John A. Gardier
Clabaugh
Emory H. Bogley
Trus
Michael D. Sullivan
Sullivan
Lquor
M Street
Bogley
Leaves Estate to Husband in Kaiser Will
Mrs Christine Kaiser who died in March 1844 left all her property to her husband Henry Kaiser with future provisions. On Kaiser’s death $600 goes to son Edward Kaiser and estate rents are to be shared among Edward and Kaiser’s other children Julius Kaiser Robert Kaiser and Mrs Anna Eckhardt. Husband named executor.
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Robert H.kaiser
Anna Laura Eckhardt
Cornelius Eckhardt
Trade reports show optimism with high activity levels
Bradstreet's notes favorable trade and manufacturing conditions despite habitual April lull. Buying of Bessemer pig iron renews strongly, western output rises 6 to 12 percent, money and wage conditions improve, and railway congestion eases as water navigation opens. Copper prices perplex, cotton goods demand softens, leather and footwear see large orders, and weekly and year to date exports of wheat and corn rise.
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New York
Bradstreet
Colt
South
Diplomats to Exposition Opening Guests From Washington
Government guests from 13 diplomatic households will attend the Jamestown Exposition opening. Third Assistant Secretary Huntington Wilson, acting for the centennial commission, has arranged receptions and entertainment. Assistant Secretary Edwards has chartered the steamer Newport News to transport ambassadors, ministers, and embassy officials, who will travel April 3 to Hampton Roads aboard the vessel and return April 25 to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Wilson
Edwards
Treasury Department
Newport News
Wilson
Washington
Capital
Post's 100 Guests Tour Jamestown Exposition
One hundred guests will receive a ten day tour of the Jamestown Exposition. Transportation meals and state room to and from Jamestown arranged with accommodations at Inside Inn. Daily admission to the Exposition Grounds and tickets to principal attractions inside the grounds.
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Jamestown
Rules Governing Contest for District Readers
Open to DC area residents including Alexandria and nearby Virginia and Maryland counties. Contestants must be 15 or older and reside in listed localities. Starting Sunday March, Post prints daily ballots through June 30. Daily ballots count one vote, Sundays count five votes. Ballots valid only within one week. Special ballots with extra power noted elsewhere. Post reserves right to settle alaphites, withdraw offer from counties with fewer than one candidate, and refuse undesirable nominations.
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District of Columbia
City of
Alexandria
Virginia
Maryland
The
Post
Washington Post
Sing Fight
Aoth
Supreme Court docket and court notices in a chaotic record
The record lists presidentially styled court items from the United States Supreme Court and District of Columbia sessions. It names justices, admitted practitioners, cases in error, motions, adjournments, and upcoming hearings with docket numbers and party names such as Tate Paraiso, John M. Flemester, Nicolas Aono, and Damoelle Howard, among others, plus equity, circuit, and criminal court entries and adjournment announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Iuellon Har~ Fon
Justice Brewer
Justlce White
Justice Packiam
Justice McKenzie
Iuetion Holmes
Justice Day
Justice Moody
William Dike Rosa
New York City
Chief Peaies
Tate Paraiso
Playiuit
Unitedtates
John M. Flemseter
United States
Stuart
United Beira
Nicolas Aono
Rank de L Carington
Alamisa
Arm
Damoelle Howard
Illinois Central Railroad Company
W. G. Brooks
Southern Baeke Company
Bonaparte
Watson Stewart
George A. King
Bit
van Oradel
Br. L. A
Conn
Frank Hogerman
Petiioners
Jatex C. Jones
Clapman and Dewey Land, Company
Charles FH
Bigelow
Henry D._ ‘Ashley
Plalntit
Real estate transfers listed with multiple parties
The notice catalogs transfers of property and lots incorporating names such as Sanaa i poet Anderton, Jacob Pérainger, Angelica Jot, Mary E B Freeman, Joseph Ru, Alice A Hereus, Joseph D Sullivan, Henry F Shruifer, Gerele E Knox, James Cerdine, Wilhelm Galer, John B Thacombe, Agus tug P Gardiner, Michael O'Donshue, Joseph J Moade, Harry J O'Connor, and references to blocks and lots in Square numbers and Columbia Heights. Details include lot numbers, square identifiers, prices or consideration like 10 and 4,500, and mentions of trusts.
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Anderton
Johm A. Hughes
Loring Chappel
Jacob Pérainger
Santa
Angelica
Mary EB. Freeman
Vir
Joseph Ru
Phinle
Square
Alice A. Hereus
Joseph D. Sullivan
Dena M. Henderson
Henry FE
Shruifer
Gerele ET. Knox
James Cerdine
Baltimore
Jetephide Ratvey
Wulhel
Tine Galer
John'b Thacombe
Agustug P Gardiner
Darta
Sauake Ae Cacherioe G. Lake
Michael O'Donshue
Columbia Heights
Joseph J. Moade
Harry J. O'Connor
Real estate transfers and a divorce suit in DC district notices
Multiple property transactions listed across squares and blocks involve buyers such as Edle Sanford Thomas E Wagkamaen and James Cardinal Gibbons in districts including Randall Highlands and Trinidad with prices from 1 to 2000 dollars. A divorce suit is filed in District Supreme Court by Annie C Childs against Alexander A Childs, alleging failure to support during a 1892 Baltimore marriage. no children are reported.
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District Supreme Court
Annie C Childs
Alexander
Childs
Mys
Chilis
Baltimore
Tey
Cand Pie
Bae Chatkes
Sun
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Preacher
Locka
Station House
Tar
Miss Fremont
Major
G. W.A
Buck Phillips
Charles Richerde
Phillips
G. H. Wallingsford
District Attorney's Office
Wallingsford
Justice Gould
Eleanor Bradley
Moses D. Adams
Emma Adams
Bessemer
Canada
U. S
Browning &Baines Inc
Pa. Ave
Washington, D. C
Iday
Columbis
Daily and Sunday Post
Legal Record
Court of Appeals
Shenard
Jun- Joos McComas
Supreme Court
Equity Court NO
Diebaugh
Lennon
Pagua Vo Gaines
Conleyva
Wichels
Paykindon
Parkiseon
Simpkien
Tyler
Jonga
Milland
Gaz
Owén
Max ‘Williamson
Swann
Wegment
Ter ‘Ve. Georges
Judgmant
Interstata Printing and Engraving Company
Elsiott Va Filtration Company
Rhaem & Hensey Company Ve. Lamb
Mitter Va
2D Getiyebure
Sailway Company
Barber & Ross
Kimmat
Buchanan Ve. Washington Railway and Hleetrie Company
Hornblower Ve
Briel
Rowland Et al- No
Ward Ve. Varnell
Joe
Anderson
Barrie
Patterson
Flo
Sehmela 'Ve
Iseman
Rodler
Administratriz, Ve. Life Insurance Company of
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Criminal Court
Justion Stafford
Binger Hermann
EE Mgt
Middaugh & Shanton
Otto H. Braitmayer
Thomas H. Pickford Stux
Edle Sanford
Woodlee
Riggie F. Riley
Thomas E. ‘Wagkamaen
Delmas C. Stutler
Trustter
James A. Clark
Wilhelp Schmitt
Thomas M. Tarbatt
Matthew A
Randle Highlands
United States Beatty Company
Karl 0
Olson
Squden Noth
Washington Real Estate Company
James Cardinal Gibbons
W. Tucke
Bealemia
James A. Toomer
John J. Bros
John
Bonfbl
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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