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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1907

Page

3

Debts and Mistaken Identity Hit Mrs Trautman Case

Mrs Jean Trautman wife of Dr Alex Trautman a noted alienist faces legal trouble as a department store sues for 7964 in a judgment tied to bills her husband repudiated He says he cannot pay while she was acquitted earlier in a Hogan theft case amid controversy over her finances and alleged extravagance leading to public scrutiny and creditor pressure.

Washington New York Jean Trautman Alex, Trautman Lesington Avenue Hia Wits Tenderloin Peter Hogan Trautmans Trau Bas Howse Creame Trautman Trautman Creamer South TH Trautman

Plan Audit for Post Office by Joint Commission

The joint commission authorized by Congress to audit the Post Office Department and postal service has hired two New York accounting firms to study accounting methods and expenditures. The commission, which expects cooperation from the President and the Postmaster General, plans to begin May 1. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that rates from New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore to McRee Helena GA were unreasonable and dismissed the complaint after a factory adjustment of rates by the Southern and Seaboard Air Line and the filing of a new schedule.

Congres¢io Gamle Post-offce Department Postal Service New York Post-office Department

Feather Duster A Menace to Health Advice

A health committee warns feather dusters spread home dust linked to respiratory irritation and tuberculosis risk. Officials recommend lowering dust by using damp cloths or sawdust, sweeping with care, tearing paper to trap dust, and avoiding feather dusters for cleaning.

Approval of Merged Jobbers and Shippers and Business Men's Associations

Directors from both associations voted to consolidate into a Chamber of Commerce by year end, with dues set at 10 dollars until then. A drafting committee will propose governance and officers, reporting next Tuesday, while an initial $90,000 home or up to $400,000 building is planned if approvals hold, with a board meeting slated between the 26th and 27th.

American “Security and Trust Company C J Bell Monroe Lachs BF. Saul B F. Guy Business Men's Association Gude’s Hall Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Board

Parker Prisoner Receives Four Months For Attempted Larceny

Arthur Waters was sentenced to four months and fifteen days in jail by Judge Mullnowney in the Police Court for attempted larceny and profanity. Testimony said Waters sat on a bench with an intoxicated man on Henry Pari Street Monday morning as Patrolman Edwards arrested him for suspicious behavior. Waters protested his arrest and indulged in profanity on the way to the station house.

Arthur Waters Mullnowney Waters Henry Pari Edwards

Progress of colored workers at True Reformers Hall

The fund for the colored branch of the YMCA has reached 11746.50, nearly half of the 25000 needed after Rockefeller gift. Illustrated lectures by G. F. Tibbetts headquarter the movement, with canvassers and committees aiding. Noon services at Gospel Mission invite all during April 21 to 28 for Hil ton Bailey meetings.

Rockefeller YMC. A Gospel Mission Pennsylvania Tue Hilton-Bailey McKendree M. EL Church

Munyon's Improved Inhaler for Rheumatism Relief

A battered ad-like fragment touts Munyon's Improved Inhaler as a remedy when rheumatism lingers or lung and sinus symptoms flare. It hints at quick relief by delivering medicine to the system if not sedated but drives illness away, aiming to the respiratory pathways.

Munyon

Hermann Deference Close Defense in Land Office Trial

Defense in the Binger Hermann trial closed its case after calling several prominent figure witnesses who vouched for Hermann’s honesty. Col Mosby and Justice McKenna testified to Hermann’s integrity while other testimony challenged claims he tipped P P Mays about the Blue Mountain Forest Reserve withdrawal and tied Hermann to news leaks. The proceedings also covered a bribery claim involving Puter with disputed details about where the payments occurred.

Binger Hermann General Land Office Meni Hermann Ie Gopu Justice McKenna United States Supreme Court Judge Howry Court of Claims Gould District Supreme Court Gliffy United States Senate John 8. Mosby United Confederate Col. Mosby Department of Justice Land Office Binne Mountain Forest Reserve Harry J. Brown Washington Portland Oregonian Mays Brown Blue Mountain Forest Reserve Oregon Oregonian Secretary of the Interior Judge Parker oMee A.D Puter Mitchell Baker Puter Milwaukee M. Jones Portland Ores Joney

German Orphan Asylum to receive funds from Walter estate

Probate filed for John Walter will dated March 3 directing main property to be sold for cash and divided among his children John Walter William Walter Catherine Nauck Oscar Walter Adolph Walter Hugo Walter and Pauline Crow and Barbara King daughter of a deceased child. Henry Sohon named executor. Nearby Catharina Jamison will dated December 19, 393 entered for probate naming sisters Black Stanbury and others as beneficiaries.

John Walter Walter EB Street William Walter Catherine M Nauck Oscar Walter Adolph Walter Hugo Walter Pauline Crow Pauline Crow, and the Children of Mr. Waterd Barbara King Henry W. Sohon Catharina C. Jamison Caroline C. Black Sarah ©. Stanbury Annie Campbell Jennie H. Rugelea Catharine C. Ruggles Maud Stanbury Mary Anthony Francis C. Campbell Jamey H. Campbel H. Campbell Block Benef Solaries

Policeman Sues Over Libel Claims in District Court

Robert J. Waring, a crossing guard, filed a $10,000 libel suit in the District Supreme Court against John S. Clemence, George W. Hurlehaus, William A. Darling, Frank B. Swart, and William H. Rose. He alleges a February 25 letter sought his removal or transfer and accused him of wart. Michaeilan, a business owner at 1918 Fourteenth Street Northwest, says he was transferred on March 13.

Robert J. Waring District Supreme Court John S. Clemence George W. Hurlehaus William, A. Darling Frank B. Swart William H. Rose Waring Wart E. ‘Michaelaon Fourteenth Street Northwest

Wife Charges Infidelity in Divorce Suit

Mrs Mary O Snyder seeks an absolute divorce from Charles H Snyder in District Supreme Court. They married in the city on April 3, 1930 and have an eleven year old daughter for custody. Snyder, a member of the United States Navy, is now on the U S Gidder at Hampton Roads. The petition cites infidelity by the husband.

Mary O. Snyder District Supreme Court Charles H. Snyder United States Navy Hampton Roads

Builder Awarded Verdict in Third Trial over Real Estate Contract

Edward Landvoigt won a $4,300 verdict in District Supreme Court No. a third trial against Joseph Paul a real estate owner in a breach of contract suit. Landvoight said Paul refused to convey ten of fifteen lots bought for building houses after five were conveyed and burned. Appellate Court had granted a new trial. jury previously sided with Paul and later with Landvoight in earlier trials.

Edward Landvoigt Joseph Paul Cuit Edward Landvoight

Bankrupt Clerk John Kennedy Faces Debts of 31350.19

John J. Kennedy a grocery clerk in South Carolina avenue and 6 Street East asked the District Supreme Court to declare him bankrupt. Justice Barnard adjudged him bankrupt and referred the case to Bankruptcy Referee McCalmwort. Kennedy reports unsecured debts totaling 31350.19 and no assets. He formerly ran a wood and coal business in the city.

John J. Kennedy South Carolina Avenue District Supreme Court Barnard Kennedy McCalmwort

PEEADS FOR DAIRYMEN

Auburn Virginia letter by B F Noland M D argues that twenty three local dairymen ship milk to the District of Columbia with minimal typhoid cases since 1831. He urges price supports, better testing at depots, and cooperation with health officials to curb disease while warning against monopolistic reform that could ruin small farmers. He notes profits, cooling costs, and calls for fair play and aging proofs.

Post District Milk Supply District of Columbia Health Department Newborhoods Auburn Noland

Dr Leon on Trial for Illegal Operation in 1905 Case

Edward Lean Thompson known as Dr Ledd stands trial in Criminal Court No 2 for performing an illegal operation on Sadie Wolk in October 1905. Miss Voll testified under pressure as Leo Simmons and Thomas C Taylor pressed her account. Doctors confirmed Wolk’s condition after admission to Columbia Hospital. court clerk Moses noted Dr Leons license absent from district registry. Prosecution to close its case tomorrow morning.

Edward Lean Thompson Dr. Ledd Sadie Wolk Asistant McNamara Turner Leo Simmons Thomas C. Taylor Buter Columbia Hospital Moses

Court Lunch Room Reopens Racially Segregated Facility

The courthouse lunch room, closed after a colored lawyer demanded access to the white patrons’ area, reopened with two sections kept separate. The new proprietor, Mrs. Altofer, said colored lawyers could be served in the bar room but at the regular price. Chief Deputy Marshal Robinson said no official notice reached the marshal’s office on the bar association’s resolution seeking an exclusive room for members.

Court House Olf Bar Association Marshal Robinson Associaion

Girl Probably Drowned In Suron River at Yparlants

Miss Lor Bryant a natural science student and Valparaiso graduate on a search along the Suron River bank near Yparlants Mich has not been seen since yesterday morning. She is believed to have fallen into the river and drowned. Searchers scour the river banks and plan to drag the stream this afternoon. Miss Bryant lived near Battle Creek.

Building Permits Awarded for Dwellings and Runs

Yesterday Bunding Moyers issued permits for Belmont project at 1620 New Hampshire Ave NW a three story stone dwelling by Horace Trumbauer George F Payne & Co cost 500000 and for Walker project at 1196 10 1444 Douglas tract five three story brick dwellings by Burgess & Parsons cost 330000 plus quitclaim deeds to Mulligan project for a two story frame dwelling at 2301 Woodley Rd with Dana F Chester et al and trust Brettiboed G Hill with 1413 interest in lot plus other details noting estimated costs.

Bunding Moyers Seemet Belmont New Hampshire Avenue Horace Trumbauer Georgef Payne & Co W H Walker Douglas Treat Burgess & Parsons

High Court Orders Admission and Cases Set in Equity and Circuit Courts

The document records orders and adjournments across the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts including admission of new practitioners in Washington DC, with noted judges such as Chief Justice, Harlan, Brewer, White, Peckham, McKenna, Holmes, Day, Moody, and Jones of Ortendo. It lists case numbers, party names, and ongoing proceedings across multiple court divisions, including equity and criminal matters, with dates and procedural notes like adjournments and rulings.

Justice Harlan Justice Brewer Justice White Juzco Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Justice Moody Joseph H. Jones Ortendo Fla H. Anton Holtmiller District of Columbia Jona! Lewis Smith Oliver Meizeratt William Spaugh, Jr H. L. Fitts State of Minours Fats Kansas A B Browns Wiliam MceCoach Petlioner Philadelphia Trust 3. Baxter Appellees

Real estate transfers list with numerous parcels and parties

Real estate transfers show many parcels in Washington area blocks and squares. Listings include Bud deaye to Florence Waller and Henry Brker to Capital dpnetion Company among numerous others with prices of 10 and larger sums, often subject to trusts and lot numbers in squares 633 1007 235 307 18 101 116 62 1796 901 82 553000 ADDITION TO LE DROIT PARK and related districts.

Philip W Margaret B. Bud Deaye Florence Waller Charles Boydet Harry Obonms Square Henry M_ Brker Dpnetion Company Annie E. Beatle John R Dean Peter Clifford A_ Horden Charles P Holiey Mary V. Byrne Bernard Bry Fan Frank M Jobo F. Fund Anis M Cady Dowitt J. Crotecant George O Pumphrey George Cap N Palmar Ernest Dammann Leonard Dammann Henry D Flood Henry C Mackall Bockington Doniel Gatewood Nora J. Gatewood Loula H Birchcock Yit Thomas Bloomingdalin Allen Fi Hurrey Clarence Walter Bernhard Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Juubella B Hira John D Percy Gmnford Teaay Robert D. Data J Fred Kelley Georgetown Gaslight Company Walter’ L Letabky Margaret Marve Charles Ho L Macdomill Et Ax J.C . Campbell Carolyn Midor Catharine Pichler Louis Raven‘berg Washington Heights Josef Potbury Allen ‘Walker Columbia Heighte W. Riley District of Columbia Apgitign Ly Droit Park Robert C Shisn Frederick 4 Josph G Carlson Washington Highlannds Charles G Taylor Alles L Tracy Washington Highlands Chacles G Taylor Ireald Johanna Mesde Henry Diedrich Lena PF Thompson Alice A. Tucker Max B. Fabri Connecticut Avenue Highlands Arthur C Veatch Caroling Westby Walter Margaret B. Baudecke Pleasant Plains Farry Wardman Hevita ‘Cackardle LE Droit Park Asnie L. Weaver John L Bates John L. Warren LE Drott Park David F Weaver John L Warren

100 Lucky Winners to Attend The Post Gala

One hundred selected candidates will attend as guests of The Post with a distribution of 90 from the District of Columbia, four from Alexandria, and one from each neighboring Virginia and Maryland counties.

District of Columbia Alexandria Virginia Maryland

The Post Seeks 100 Guests for Jamestown Exposition Tour

The Post offers 100 guests a ten day tour of the Jamestown Exposition including transportation meals state room inside inn accommodations at the Exposition’s main hotel daily grounds admission and tickets to principal attractions inside the grounds.

Jamestown

Rules Governing Contest In Washington Post Ad

The contest invites DC area residents and nearby counties to enter. Entrants must be 15 or older and reside in the specified localities. From March 24 to June 30 daily ballots appear in the Post valid for one vote per issue week, Sundays count for votes. Ballots void if not used within one week of issue. special ballots with extra power noted elsewhere. Post reserves right to settle disputes withdraw offer from counties with only one candidate and refuse undesirable nominations.

District of Columbia City of Alexandra Virginia Maryland The Washington Post Winanera

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