Land grab plans unfold in Hyde case testimony
Witnesses describe Hyde bought forest reserve tracts for a pittance and had notaries seal assignments without verifying grantees. San Francisco and Portland offices are cited as routing Dear Sir letters to land clerks. Testimony covers how claimants signed away school rights, with several notaries admitting to signing documents lacking dates or witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Clatiformia
Oregon
lyde-Benson Dimond- Schineider
Justice Stafford
Belle A. Cur
San Francisco
Benson
Sir
Land Office
Washington
Thomas McCusker
Portland
Oreg
McCusker
Schneider
Don Alexander
Frank
Alexander
Campbell
De Lacey Backs Curfew and Stricter Rules
Judge DeLacy of the Juvenile Court urged a district curfew prohibiting children on streets after 8 p.m. unless with an adult and called for stronger saloon regulations and a probation law for repeat offenders at a D A R Continental Chapter meeting. Mrs Massey and several young women contributed musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Spencer Massey
Frances Bethune
May Levers
Jarrall
Physicians Elect Officers at Georgetown Alumni Meeting
Annual Medical Alumni of Georgetown University held at the medical college on H Street Northwest with scientific discussions and officer elections. Officers for the coming year include Honorary President Warwick Evans and President John F. Moran. banquet followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society of
Georgetown University
Medical College
H Street
Warwick Evans
John F. Moran
Dra
Edwin B. Behrend
Thomas F. Lowe
Loren B. T. Johnson
Llewellyn Eliot
G. W. Wood
Roy D. Adams
R. A. Hamilton
Prenties Willson
Wilfred M. Barton
John J. Repetti
Paul B. Johnson
Samuel S. Adams
George Barrie
A. E. Craig
E. F P. Cummiskey
John Convtas
L. Ewat
Johnson Eliot
J. A. Flynn
I. Griffith
W. M. Hemler
J. M. Heller
M. Hammett
D. P. Hickting
Joaenh Waveney
P. B. Johnson
Loren Johnson
Thorns TF. Lowe
James Dudley Morgan
John ¥. Moran
Murrin
J. J. Mundell
L. Owens
Alfred Richards
J. J. Repetts
W. E. Rogers
F. W. Romaine
F. A. St. Clair
George Tully Vaughan
Walter A. Wells
Prentiss Willron
J. A. Watson
Navy Yard Employee Granted Absolute Divorce
Pierce E. Harbin, a navy yard employee, was granted an absolute divorce yesterday from Ethel R. Harbin by Chief Justice Clabaugh of the District Supreme Court. The couple, married in Alexandria, Virginia in 191?, separated after six years amid allegations of Mrs. Harbin's affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce E. Harbin
Navy Yard
Ethel. R. Harbin
Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Alexandria
Prizes Awarded to Foreign Students at Franklin Night School
The Franklin Night School closed after eighty nights of session. Prizes for the top three essays on The Advantages Offered by American Citizenship went to Joseph Troll, Isador Rosner, and Annie Rubin. First prize of 35 in gold was donated by Mrs. George T. Smallwood. Our Flag Chapter D A R awarded silk flags to the second and third. A closing program with music and addresses followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Night School
Senate
House
George T. Smallwood
Constitution
District of Columbia
Joseph Troll
Isador Rosner
Annie Rubin
Congress Heights Seeks Sewer Funds Honor
Congress Heights Public Improvement Association executive committee thanked District Commissioners for securing a $7,000 Congressional sewer appropriation. The group debated street name changes and referred the matter to the streets committee for further study. Meeting was led by Edward J. Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Heights
Two Men Hurt In Collision On Fifteenth Street
J Dorman of 1528 Seventh street northwest and J I Riordan of 1454 Fairmont street northwest were badly bruised in a street collision on Fifteenth street northwest yesterday afternoon. Dorman rode with Trueman Lanham of the District Building driving an open buggy. In front of 730 Fifteenth street northwest the buggy struck a survey driven by Riordan. Riordan had just entered his vehicle and was about to turn when Lanham's team struck it. Both men were thrown to the ground and taken to Emergency Hospital where they were found to be badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dorman
Seventh Street
J. J. Riordan
Fairmont Street
Fifteenth Street
Mr. Dorman
Trueman Lanham
District
Riordan
Ends Long Alaskan Trip by Sled Under Army Orders
Capt Black of the U S A completed a 1171 mile sled expedition across Alaska to inspect army posts. Accompanied by another officer, he faced hardships but arrived safely at Valdez, ending what is described as the longest officer’s journey in Alaska. His mother, Mrs George W Z Black of the La Normandie, received the letter detailing the trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Z. Black
la Normandie
Hanson B. Black
Signal
Wilds
Alaska
Black
Valdez
War Department
Plans For Next Election Induction Of President Office
The Secretary of State prepares to fulfill his legal role in inaugurating the next President. The Secretary of the Treasury sent a House letter regarding a $1500 appropriation to cover printing costs for final elector ascertainment copies from each state's executive, filed under the 1897 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
House
State Department
United States
Civil Service Reform for Canal Appointments
The Isthmian Canal Commission adopts civil service rules for US appointments. No special appointments will be requested except in approved cases by the chairman. All United States appointments will be made by the Washington office to closely apply civil service principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Canal Commission
Commission
United States
Washington
Brigade Camp for Militia Planned at Bolivar Heights
The War Department cannot supply regular troops for summer drills of the District militia. The District will hold a brigade camp at Bolivar Heights West Virginia and consider a joint complement with the West Virginia National Guard. Officials prefer keeping the brigade intact for Pine Plains New York mobile camp and may camp independently at Bedvar Heights with regulars if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Bolivar Heights
W. Va
Harries
National Guard
West Virginia
Washington
Hunt
Pine Plains
N. Y
Trans
Marsland
West Virginia Authority
Justriet Militione
Bedvar Heig
Plague Report Supposedly Rages at La Guaira
Fragmentary dispatch claims a disease epidemic at La Guaira with State Department officials and doctors providing limited information. Reports speak of ongoing deaths and deteriorating conditions amid a disputed medical situation and poor communication from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Guaicording
State Department
Moffatt
America
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The
Shoreham
Washington, D. C
Executive Mansion
Treasury, State, War, and Navy Departments
Joan T. Devine
Oriental Rug Importing Company
H St
Berger R Brothers Durers
Hengel
Paris
Julius Arnstein
St. N. W
Washington, D.C
Sherratt’s China Art Store
Fred. J. White
Maine Ave
M. C. Huddleston & GO
Phone West
Ie Ae
Ride Maa Sae
Arie Peete Keley Institute Saul Eee Ec Tae
Madam Ash
de Ray, St. Elmo
Braddock Heights
Sats
John D. Normoyle
Alexandria, Va
the ‘‘Mercantile”’ Ray Building and Loan Association
Stewart Building
Cor
Std
D Sts
N. W
Arlington
Peter Taylor, Jr
L. H. Landwehr
Ebbitt
Army and Navy
H. C. Hurcgh
N.W
Buckingham
McPherson Park
Lailes
F. KX
Wetmore, Mar
National Hotel
6Th and Pa. Ave
G. F. Schutt
St. James
Normandie Hotel
Bretherson Square
Cnr
Driscoll
Northwest
Otto L. Veerhoff
Veerhoff
St. A.W
Highland Brick Company
13Th St
Ohio Ave
Bladensburg Road
District Line
Hyatts 13
Thos. R. Riley
Chas, J. Dietz
Thorp
Berkeley Rye
Ograwm
Pa. Ave
R. A. Collins
D. Bronson
J. E. Hurley
Roiler Works
C St. N. W
Pump and Elevator Works
G. W. Forsberg
Wermerly Forsberg
Murray
Ofice, Works
St.core
Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St. N. W
Georgetown Gas Light Co
Udlee
28Th St. N. W
M.W
W. Danenhower
Hiydraulic Press Brick Co
Colorado
Capital Paper Box Co
Hanover Place
Norik
Milo B. Stevens
Stumph & Lyford
Mass
A.G. Luber & Co., Inc
National Theater
J. B. Kendall
Missouri Avenue
James H. Parsons
William Jl. Ernest
28Th and
M Sts. N
Realty Banking & Trust Go
New York Ave
Geo. C. Hazelton
Henry M. Baker
C. C. Leavens
Fincal
Sauter
North
Secor
Connecticut Ave
L St
Earnshaw & Bro. “A of
Iteliable Groceries. Proprietors of
Miller
Sta. S. BE
DE Lacey
Medical Alumni of
Georgetown
J. Dorman
J. I. Riordan
Capt. Black
Civil Service For Canal
August W. Noack, Jr
George A. Williamson
Pennsylvania Ve. N. WY
TARD
Natioral Metropolitan Bank OF Washington
Sesident
Ashier
Parker Laest
Chevy Chase
Alex. St. John & Son
Wisconsin Ave
Phone North
Rock Greek Auto and Wagon Works
Pa. Ave. and
Rock Creek
Vwanshlatton
LA Guaira
S.S.S
SHE Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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