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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1907

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5

Confession ties John Smith to Eastern Kentucky killing feud

John Smith testified that he and Abner and Jett killed James Cockrill on orders from Judge Hargis and Edward Callahan, stating they were taken across Jackson courthouse, fired at Cockrill as he talked by a Cardwell Building post, then fled with Hargis brothers. Britton not present. witnesses placed him near the courthouse at shooting times.

Abner Jett Judge Hargis Edward Callahan Kentucky Lexington W. N. Cope X. Bowling Sidney Johnson Lokan Coss Goss Britton Jackson Cockrill John Smith James Hargis Breathitt County Democratic State Central Committee Her#ts Cardwell Bner Cockrit Elbert Hargis Jim Hargis William Shencer

National Conference of Church Clubs Chooses St Louis for 16th Meet

The National Conference of Church Clubs of the United States voted unanimously to hold the 16th conference in St Louis, Missouri, at a date to be decided. Officers elected include James A Waterworth of St Louis as president and Jackson W. Sparrow of Cincinnati as first vice president. A paper on Why Men Do Not Go to Church was presented by Thomas P. Carathers of Cincinnati. Delegates toured Mount Vernon in the afternoon as guests of the Churchomen League.

National Conference of Church Clubs of the United States St. Louis James A Waterworth Jackson W. Sparrow Cincinnati William H. Singleton William N. Hawke Atlanta Charles F Chage New Britain The Willard Thomas P. Carathers Episcopal Church Club Butler Pennsylvania Mount Vernon Churcomany League

Chauffeur Hearn in Court for Auto Theft Violation

Granville Hearn, chauffeur for Perry Belmont, faced Police Court on a second charge of stealing an automobile. A $59 collateral deposit kept the case open to Saturday after a pursuit from Twenty-first and K streets to Washington Circle, ending with his arrest by Officer Hughlett. He had paid a $84 fine ten days earlier in another Police Court case.

Granville Hearn Perry Belmont Hughlett Twenty-first K Streets New Hampshire Avenue Washington Circle Hearn Polee Court Ninth Precinct H Street

Victim of Fall Improving at Rochambeau Shaft Incident

Joseph W. Linkins, thirteen, remains in hospital after a fall three stories into an air shaft at the Rochambeau apartment house Tuesday night. Doctors say he has a compound fracture of the left leg and, while not yet critical, is severely shaken. prognosis early.

Rochambeau Joseph W. Linkins Dear Sutton

Upton Ritenour Buys House in Washington Heights

Upton Ritenour purchased the three story twelve room two bath residence at 1922 Baltimore Street Washington Heights from George 8 Webb via Early & Lampton for 9.50 dollars. Exterior features Roman brick with brown trim. Pharmacy licenses granted: Robert E. Madigan Louie Sacks and Claude E. Ross received licenses to practice pharmacy after the April District of Columbia board examination.

Upton Ritenour George 8. Webb Early & Lampton Baltimore Street Washington Heights Board of Pharmacy of the District of Columbbd Robert E. Madigan Louie Sacks Claude BE. Ross

Sigma Rho Society Incorporates for Social Intercourse

Articles filed by Sigma Rho Incorporated to promote social intercourse. Involved organizers include Helen Worth Roberts, Aline Hughes Dufoor, and Amy Humeston.

Sigma Rho Incorporated Sigma Rho Society Helen Worth Roberts Aline Hughes Dufoor Amy Humeston

See ks Limited Divorce Case for Mrs Sarah Graham

Mrs Sarah Graham seeks a limited divorce from Charles W Graham in the District Supreme Court yesterday. They say they married in Alexandria Virginia on January 20 1887 and have four children. She alleges he threatened to kill her while drunk on April 1 and was bound over to keep the peace after a Police Court arrest. He allegedly choked her after returning home from jail.

Sarah. Graham Supreme Court Charles W. Graham Graham Alexandria

Recorder Changes Fees for Recording Papers

The recorder of deeds announced a new fee schedule effective immediately. Fees will be 60 cents for the first 200 words and 15 cents for each additional 100 words or fraction thereof, replacing the prior 25 cent per line method.

Treasury Department Deedea

Hermann Testimony Ends in Trial Over Public Records

The trial of Binger Hermann on charges of destroying public records concludes its testimony with both sides preparing jury instructions. Probable deliberation delays until next week as prosecutors and defense ready closing arguments, while witnesses recount prior statements and alleged bribery tied to Senator Mitchell.

Binger Hermann General Land Office Baker Justice Stafford Adking H. L. Patterson Oregon Henry Meldrum Hermann Meldrum Harry ¢. Robertson Mitchell Tatum Set Supreme Court Michigan Internal Revenue Service

Refuses Dr Leon's Plea in Acquittal Ruling

Justice Barnard will submit to the jury the case of Edward Leon Thompson known as Dr. Leon after defense failed to obtain an acquittal instruction. Miss Volk testified as alleged accomplice while alibi witnesses including Mrs. Thompson and Dr. Leon contradicted those claims. Bar room sightings of Dr. Leon during Volk’s operation were among witnesses cited.

Justice Barnard Edward Leon Thompson Dr. Leon Justice Cole Stafford Maxey Barnard Leon Thompson Heme Miss Volk

Will of John W Hall Filed In Probate Court

The will dated January 18 1993 bequeaths all property to his wife Mrs Alica G Hall. Mrs Hall filed the will and testified she received it from her husband in the probate filing reported yesterday. Granite Company Issues Bonds for 150000 mortgage with Potomac Granite Company as issuer and Washington Loan and Trust Company as trustee. Pocketbook Snatcher Declared Insane and to be committed to Government Hospital for the Insane. Officials Authorized to Act as Assessor and to chair boards during absences and vacations.

John W. Hall Alica G. Hall Granite Company Recorder of Deeds Potomac Granite Company Washington Loan and Trust Company James McIntosh Government Hospital Marcus Notes Mortague Ceroline le Rawe Pater A. Rowe Columbia Toke City of Washington District of Columbia Harry M. Conger District of Galambra

Suit Against Waggaman Over 75000 Notes At Catholic University

Trial opened in Circuit Court No. 2 over a $75,000 claim by the Catholic University of America on notes of John F. Waggaman. Waggaman contends a $30,000 counter claim from his brother Thomas I. Waggaman’s debts. University claims payments within the last three years keep the obligation alive, despite alleged statute of limitations.

Catholic University of America John F. Waggaman Wagsamen Thomas I. Waggaman Thomas FE. Waggaman Thomas ©. Waggaman University Thomas E. Waggaman

Illinois Suit Dismissed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today dismissed the Illinois suit against the railroad for an accounting and share of gross receipts. The state plans to refile in either the Circuit Court at Springfield or the Superior Court at Chicago. Officials warned action will be delayed likely a year or two.

Supreme Court Springfield Hlineis Wingls Central Dempsey Chicago Scott

Supreme Court docket and adjournments summary

Legal record listing Supreme Court and circuit court dockets, adjournments, and concurrent cases across multiple jurisdictions. Names include United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, Chicago Great Western Railway, Adams Express Company, American Express Company, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and district courts. Entries cover assignments, demurrers, guardianships, sales ratified, and criminal cases with court and justices noted.

Sne Justice Harlen Justice White Janitce Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Justice Moody John John Ghenlt Court of Southern District of New York Alford W. Cooley Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago Great Western Railway Company of al Y Ed Baster C. A. Severance Charles A. Claria F. Z. Ransom 3. A. Cowan Coubnel Adams Express Company Commonwealth of Kentucky Batt Court of Appeals District of Columbia Shapard McComan Robb

Real Estate Transfers Sighted in Local Parcel Ties

Real estate transfers listed for multiple wards and squares including Arthur qape Samuel, Benoit Bauer jr, James Brennan to Julie benevitz, Heinan FH and Mariba J M Blay, Virginia Cenofiet to Anns Mo Gowan, Thomas Blagdon etux to Shelton F Cameron, Bert Corwin to Margaret J Gale, Harriet Colne to Simon Oppenheimer, Joan Tonk trustee and Charles J Fanning to John B Johnson, Bert & Darwin to Hugh Rolly, with various lot and square references Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains.

Aqtary Qape Samuelette WF Campbell Act Square Benoit Bauer, Jr Clare G. Addigon James Brennan Julioe Charles J. Fanning John Johnson Bert &. Darwin Hugh Rolly Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains

Property transfers and trusts in various city squares and districts

ACatalog lists numerous transfers, trusts, and quitclaims across districts including SOUTH BROOKLAND, UNIVERSITY PARK, HARLEM, BRIGHTWOOD, EAST DEANWOOD, RANDLE HIGHLANDS, and PETER'S MILL SEAT. Individuals such as Havia HR Cockerilla, George Webb, and John Hurley appear among trustees and grantees with $10 deeds and larger sums for trust properties and lot transfers, detailing lots, blocks, and sublots with district references and occasional estate figures.

Havia Barah Mary Gilliard Louis H J. Castinett Joseph F. Hie Herman Gandh University Fark Charles W. King John A. Teed John K. Korf Louis W. Bro Lillie H. Matternot Harry J Charles Hutt Squins Joah E. McNally Truntses Willam Movogue Frank W. Cherry Patrick J. Cook Square Catherine A Newton Margaret Gate Harlem Willam J. O'Neil Ellen O'Neil Brightwood Ora J. Palmer Clyde H. Edwards East Deanwood Frank T. Rawlings Sqrimaed Bi Resto Ernestine F. Torfiinger Mary A. Harmon Elsa C. Wetherall Wetherall Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains George B. Web Charlotte Haden

Colored Methodist Meet In Washington D C Conference

Bishop Williams presided over the Washington and Philadelphia annual conference at Miles Memorial Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. Delegates from Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Virginia North Carolina and the District of Columbia attended. Bishop Williams said he had raised 19000 from other conferences and hoped to raise 710000 this year.

Williams Washington J. W. P. Stewood R. E. D. Garrett J. A.burkhalter A. Hokins Epworth League A. E. Ferriby Sidney Womack G. W. Wood EB. P. Sterling Wood J. G Hardy G T. Long C. H. Tobias J. W J. I. Carroll C. A. Leftwich J. Smith G. P. Jones Pennsylvania West , Virgina Maryland Virginia North Carolina District of Columbia

Census of stenographers reports 1906 labor figures

The Civil Service Commission released a 1906 census of stenographic clerks in Washington departments. Of 2,653 examined, 2,093 passed, with 410 men and 67 women appointed. Entrance salaries ranged 340 to 900 dollars, with a top possible salary of 1,800 dollars. In a separate note, Master Builders' Association elected officers led by John Mitchell Jr as president. The group will not act on the recent strike for now.

Washington Civil Service Commission Boar of Governors Master Builders’ Association Association John Mitchell, Jr Plumbing C. H. Rudolph R. J. Beall Thomas W. Smith Til Work W. Galliher B. C. Graham Employers’ Association James Richardson

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