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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

21

Suburban subdivision promises scenic 173 acre model community

The prospectus describes sparkling springs, groves, elevations, terraces, and spacious lots with villa sites. It notes restrictions to preserve conditions and cites ongoing development making the 173 acre area a model suburban home site with a commanding view for miles.

Supreme Court terms and case list in District of Columbia

The legal record lists multiple cases before the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts, detailing parties such as James Boyd Potter, the Third District, and various corporations including Paper Bag Company and National Savings Company. It notes appearances, adjournments, docket numbers, and calendar entries across criminal, equity, probate, and civil matters with attorneys and dates in April 1908.

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Police promotions and transfers ordered by commissioner

Police changes outlined by Commissioner West on Boardman’s recommendation promote several officers and reassign privates to higher classes with effect dates in April. Special policemen are renewed or transferred, including a late transfer for the late Frarg P Webb and new appointments for duties at the Treasury Department. Estate of Margaret W Huyett valued about 10000 to eight children. probate filed. District judges to observe Good Friday. no sessions in Equity Circuit Probate or Criminal courts. motion day. Justice Stafford to sit Saturday in land fraud conspiracy case.

Commiessioner West R. H. Boardman Ruster G R. Patterson Clees I M Lie C. A. Strobel Ciezs Primote J. W. Wesrad B. Harwood Samuel Hamilton George D. Nendricke E. E. Deszes Charles Glimors Edgar S. van Norman Peter Conrad Trevary Department John Frarg P. Webb Henry M. Browning Margaret W. Huyett Tennessee Avenue Northeast District Supreme Court Equity Circuit iCriminal Courts Justice Stafford

LAND FRAUD TRIAL DRAGS ON IN JUSTICE COURT

In a land fraud conspiracy case in Criminal Court, witnesses tested the methods used to forge school land rights via notaries. Belle A Curtis testified on Benson and Hyde, noting letters to Capt. Thomas in Washington and tension between Hyde and Benson. Notary George Davis from Salem identified signatures and said pay ranged from 1 to 50 dollars per signing. Andrew Johnson Cemetery designated as The Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greeneville Tennessee by order of Secretary Taft.

Justice Gould Iadarvan Brandenburg & Lognseat Bors! of Foreign Missions Breckinridge Orfered Worthington, Hedd & Frail Bure Lamar J. B. Carter T. Thomes H.E. Davis Washington Railway McNeil & McNeil Ard LH David Coupins George P. Hoover Mutlea Et Ei Judement Br Cliyard Sibertan Reuiers Woll & Rosenbere J. Houghten Chase Attorners H. D Onder Isi Ineice Anderson Temrat Iy Aefault Piatvnif Comigpan & Pratt Walker Furthare Acule Tainidos Ettamer Tepkes Joka Bide Jerem Jan LA Baler Pravnerts Pdgmeni Burg Delescant Attornera Birney & Rd Mears Ames Plaiattrs Attorper Even Praoiks Defendent Atrormmes Arthor Potomac Dredging Company Va Celam National Land Dredging Company Attom United States Frederick A. Hyda J. A. Benson H. P. Dimond Scot Allormers Jogton Bimmer G. c. Crignal Court NO Astine Caned Susie Jobn E Lowden Scemit Efendant Attorner Benjamin Herbert Justice Stafford Belle A. Curtis Hyde B. F. Alien Forest Service Davis Benjamin F. Allen California Pugh Allen Aven District Court of Appeherester Gay John A. Bezsen

Ninth Street Site Sold by Local Investors

E Frankland and G A Gartrell sold the property at 618 Ninth Street NW through Stone & Fairfax for 12,250 dollars. The 21 by 100 foot two story frame site sits near New York Avenue. The buyer is a local businessperson planning to erect and occupy a new building on the site.

E. Frankland G. A. Gartrell Stone & Fairfax S18 Ninth Street New York Avenue Walt Gresham Street Mount Pleasant Wolf M. H. Herriman N. L. Sansoury Sauls Addition Shannon & Luchs Bow Fourteenth Shepherd Streets

Gorman's Will In Court Against Trust Company

Mrs Hannan D Gorman widow of Senator Arthur Pue Gorman leads twelve complainants in a District Supreme Court suit to construe the will and direct sale of property at Vermont avenue and L street. The National Savings and Trust Company is sued as trustee over part of the estate while Arthur P Gorman Jr is named as a defendant. The petition, filed by Wilton J Lambert and Edward McLean, seeks to settle rights to income for Mrs Gorman during her life.

Hannan D. Gorman Arthur Pue Gorman District Supreme Court National Savings and Trust Company Arthur P. Gorman, Jr Gorman Vermont Avenue L Street Wilton J. Lambert Edward McLean Trust Company Senator Gorman

Dispute Over Post Will Property Distribution

The court weighs whether property acquired after the will and codicil falls to intestacy or the trust, as Mrs. Gorman seeks to build a home on the real estate while needing a title clearance, and Dr. C. White resigns amid community notes.

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Kent Clairvoyant Impresses Washington Visitors

A reported clairvoyant interview with Professor Carl W. Kent drew a mixed audience of ladies and gents. Kent claimed to gain impressions from a stranger’s subconscious, revealing names ages and past loves with startling accuracy. He described his gift as inner perception guided by occult study and warned skeptics to visit and judge for themselves.

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