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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

7

Dennis Kearney Dead Dominated San Francisco

San Francisco April 2 Dennis Kearney once led the Sandlot agitation against Chinese in California died at his Alameda home. He dominated San Francisco politics for years, later faded from public life, and rebuilt a new fortune via stock and wheat speculation after selling coffee and pie in Golden Gate Park.

San Francisco Denis Kearney Alameda Kearney Dennis Kearney California New Golden Gate Park Phig Ista Atreeta Blacksmall Jim Europe United States Palace Hotel New York Ap Nul Workingmen's Party Boston Nob Hill

McClellan Statue Unveiling Excuses Government Workers

President Roosevelt issued an executive order excusing from duty next Thursday District of Columbia employes in executive departments and independent establishments who wish to attend the unveiling of the statue of Maj. Gen. George Brinton McClellan. Members of the armies societies and loyal orders are included.

Roosevelt George B. McClellan Armies of the Potomac Tenessee Cumberland Ohio Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans Loyal Legion District of Columbia George Brinton McClellan

Mrs. M. M. Poole Dies at Home After Paralysis

Mrs. M. M. Poole wife of a Patent Office official chief of the division of applications in the Patent Office died yesterday afternoon around 4 o'clock at her residence 936 3 street northwest from paralysis. She had previously suffered a sight stroke about a month prior. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. She is survived by her son SM Poole Jr of New York City and a daughter.

Patent Office Homie S. M. Poole Division of Applications Poole

Will Bury Kautz Here Remains of Rear Admiral Die in Italy

The remains of Rear Admiral Alpert Kautz U S N who died in Florence Italy February 6 last are being brought home on the United States steamship Baltimore due at New York this week. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery with the committal service read by Chaplain Bayard. Only the immediate family will be present. Funeral services were held in Florence where Rev Mr Om officiated.

Italy Alpert Kautz U. S.N Florence United States Baltimore New York Arlington National Cemetery Bayard N.S. N

Children as Animals at Neighborhood House Show

Members of Boys' Clubs stage a unique menagerie today and tomorrow from 3 to 10 pm at Neighborhood House. Girls and boys impersonate animals, with crafts, baskets, candy, and needlework for sale. Performances include Japanese tale The Tongue-cut Sparrow and dances by Golden Rule Club girls.

Grteeo Mount Lee Seminary Society N Street Sweden Golden Rule Club Council of Jewish Women

Bitter Against Hermann In Final Government Argument

District Attorney Baker concludes final government arguments in the Einger Harmann trial for destroying public records. He accuses Hermann of using a convenient memory to mask misconduct and cites political ambitions, government land transfers, and salary actions as shown in witness testimony.

Einger Harmann Baker Justice Stafford Binger Hermann United States Hermann Oregon Jess Worthington Robertson Capitol General Land Office

Verdict against builder in Circuit Court over unpaid materials

After three years of litigation Barber and Ross won against J Paul Smith a builder and contractor with a verdict of 5585 07 plus ten years interest for materials furnished for construction of fourteen houses on the west side of Highteenth street northwest and six on the east side between California and Belmont avenues in November 1897. A prior trial had a hung jury and the last hearing required deliberation before verdict.

Barber & Ross J. Paul Smith Justice Wright Plaints Mr. Smith

Catholic University seeks new trial against Waggaman

Catholic University of America filed a motion for a new trial in the case against Joan F. Waggaman for 78000 dollars. The suit argued that the verdict favored Waggaman due to statute of limitations and cited errors in legal instructions and insufficient law and evidence to support the defense.

Catholic University Catholic University of America Joan F. Walgaman Wargaman

Woman Sues Street Railway for Damages

Julia C. Simpson sues Washington Railway and Electric Company for 5000 dollars claiming injuries from a car leaving at Ninth and F1 streets after boarding at Tenth and East Capitol on April 28, 1906. She alleges a sudden jerk as she alighted caused a violent fall and serious injuries.

Julia C. Simpson Washington Railway and Electric Company Jula C. Simpson District Supreme Court Tenth East Capitol Ninth

Absolute divorces granted in two cases

Chief Justice Clabaugh issued decrees dissolving the bonds of matrimony yesterday. Mrs Katherine H Connelly was granted an absolute divorce from Anthony A Connelly on grounds of incompatibility. Frederick Rice also received an absolute divorce from Maud F Rice in a similar decree.

Mrs. Connelly Mr. Rice Clabaugh Katherine H. Connelly Anthony A. Connelly Frederick Rice Maud EF. Rice

Seeeks Martins Policies As Security In Court Filing

In a new equity action Mrs. Marion E J Martin and the American National Bank seek court relief over verbally pledged life and group policies totaling 22000 as collateral for loans to Thomas R Martin. The bank demands written assignments of Penn Mutual 10000 and Manhattan Life policies for 5000 2000 2000 2000 to be turned over by receivers. Mrs. Martin asks to set aside a trustee release and reinstate a 32000 note, while seeking injunctions against further sale or encumbrance of real estate tied to the Wineberger and Allen trusts. Chief Justice Clabaugh set a show cause date of May 3.

Mar UN Brothers Migation District Supreme Court Marion E J. Martin Thomas R.martin American National Bank Robert N. Hanper Thomas R. Martin Penn Mutual Insurance Company Thomas R Martin Manhattan Life Insurance Company Thomas RR Martin Thomas

University Wins Suit Over Architects Fees

George Washington University was awarded a verdict by jury in Circuit Court No 1 before Justice Wright on a suit brought by Joseph Hornblower and Rush Fort Marshall architects seeking 61003.64 for design supervision and alterations to the Medical School and Hospital. The university claimed the statute of limitations barred the action and the jury was directed to verdict for the university.

George Washington University Justice Wright University Joseph Hornblower Rush Ft. Marshall George Washington University Hospital

Mail Clerk Wins Suit Against Southern Railway

Charles E. Cover, formerly a clerk in the Halfway Mail Service, won $6,000 damages in Circuit Court No. 2 before Justice Anderson. He claimed injuries to sight and hearing from a wreck near Covesville, Virginia, on March 23, 1902, suing June 2, 1902 for $20,000. He was on the rear end of the mail car when it derailed.

Charles E. Cover Halfway Southern Railway Company Justice Anderson Southern Covesville Cover

Welcome Their Pastor at Gorsuch M E Church

Members of Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a reception for Rev. W. I. Lynn and Mrs. Lynn on Wednesday evening. A musical program featured prayers, solos, duets, anthems, recitations, and violin. Brief welcomes were given by Rev. A H Spielman and William R. Hunt. The event was organized by women from church societies.

Gorsuch M. E. Church Lynn Gorsuch Mery Mose Nellie Hamby Lillen Winter A. EH. Spielman Kensington BM. B William R. Hunt Gorsuch Sunday School Crymes George Z. Colison Jacobs Ella Rowe J. H. Goodrich Katie Pullman Roviah Winter Pearl Pyles Ivy Simpson Eruft Warren Edward van Horn

New York Bidder Seeks Ash Removal Contract

I T Brown of New York, the low bidder for district ash and refuse handling, visited Commissioner West to learn plans as the contract expires in July. Brown’s bid is 3500 below the current $68,500 annual price. West directed him to Street Cleaning Superintendent Twohey.

New York Commissioner West I. T. Brown Brown West Twohey

Building Permits Issued For Three Urban Projects

Building Inspector Ashford yesterday issued permits to Swartzell Rheem and Hensay Co for a one story stone and brick office at 25 Fifteenth Street NW with an estimated cost of 350000. to Charles B Bailey for a two story Brick Snelling at 15 Fifteenth Street NW with an estimated cost of 5000. and to E J Quinn to erect ten show windows at 485 and 440 Seventh Street SW with architect C G Vogt and builder Hepes.

Ashford Swartzell, Rheem & Hensay Co Fifteenth Street Paul J. Poss Norcross Brox,’ Co Charles B. Bailey Snelling E. J. Quinn Seventh Street C. G Vogt Wiper ‘Hepes

Supreme Court Legal Record of Adams and Brown Arguments

United States Supreme Court docket includes admissions to practice for S. M. Fresaut et al and listing of cases Nos 23 38 101 217 279 21 291 with United States as appellant and various defendants. Proceedings show argument continuations by Van Dratel Bailey Dudley Miechener Douglas and Bacot. adjournments to 12 o'clock and next day calls for equity and circuit courts with numerous cases in progress and courts handling restraining orders divórces lunacy guardianships and bankruptcy matters.

United States Supreme Court Fresaut Justice Harlan Justice Brewer Justice White Justice Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Bir Justice Day Justice Mowry Frederick V. Holmes Portland Oreg Herman J. Westwood Fredcala N. Y Elias 8. Clark Prescott, Ariz Edgar B. Sherrill Warhington D. C Br. J. F. Miechener Lewis United States Ammon Forenbalt John Q Thompson Appellant George A. King Appellee Joan Q. Tuompson B. Bernheimer St. Plaintiita Theodore K. Convates Max Drey Theodore R Converse Lawrence Arnold Tauger Wiliam G. Wilkez

Kalorama Heights Real Estate Transfers Summary

Real estate transfers across Kalorama Heights and adjacent wards list multiple deeds. Beall to Beall exchanges property on block Li. Becker to Ottenberg for 6610. Duffy to Digess trade for half lot 42. various trustee transfers in Square 261 209 65 etc. Other areas include Bloomingdale Park View and Takoma. Samuel W to Bealton A Beat. numerous parcels valued at $10 with trust conditions and partial lots. tax deeds record several small sums and lot portions.

Kalorama Haights Margaret B. ¢. Beall Chariea Hillyer George J. Becker Isaae Ottenberg Joseph S Duffy John D. Diges East Halt William D. Graen Caroline & McLinatan Kalorama Heights Trust Square Albert Gutridge Alen Flyer South Brookland Daniel M. Hall Joseph J K. Thran James F.hood M. J. Colbert Adam Umibottz Eléritgo W. Jordan Joseph Duffy East Hall Willam &. Mooney Stux Charles ¥. Norris Aublot Bloomingdale Mary I. Mellett Samuel W Mabton A. Beat Edmund McLean Columbia Heights Realty Company Simund McLean Columbia Heights Realty Company Park View Middaugh & Shannon Herbert A.watkins Joseph F. Culverwell Milton O. Mitchell Ty Grorae F. King Bawin Smith Wiliam Ehnpeck Thomas W. Smith Lewis Bennett Crosby E. Stoddard Mario A. Seddicur Maria A. Seddicum Sarah EB Jen~kins Square Philip A Schindler Hh, Bergmann, Knetes Michael F.mangan Twining City Frank B.stavens Robert ¥. Bradbury Randle Highlands United States Realty Company St al Berbera Calver Manby Williams Fred Atc- Has Rustene Prinverso Henre Willard Et al Fremont M. Claflin

Deeds of Trust Notices From Local Squares

Public notices list multiple deeds of trust securing various borrowers. Names include Lewis Bennett, Emily Bliss, Joseph Culverwell, and Fremont M. Claflin among others. Properties in squares 671 263 and 3025 are described with loan amounts from 2,500 to 4,600 dollars. Terms range three to six years with interest rates near five percent, with semiannual or monthly payments.

Lewis Bennett Pareau Muml

Real Estate and Security Loans Across Multiple Districts

A long list details numerous mortgage securings by individuals and firms across districts such as CONN AVENUE HIGHLANDS BOOTH BROOKLAND and PARK VIEW. Names include Tot 42 and east one hale for ss WOW MITH charlotte T Dailey, George W Brann, Mary Green, George J Emsterday, James Nicholson, and William Pilling. Sums range from 360 to 39,900 with terms from 1 to 8 years and interest mostly 5 to 6 percent, with semiannual or quarterly payments. Also listed are houses for sale on Maryland Ave NE and I St NE with prices from 3,500 to 7,000 and features like brick construction, baths, furnace heat, and parking.

Hale Charlotte T. Dailey B. F. Ian James F. Shea Gee Eigh' Wotta Dailey Tattorml Baqurity and Trust Company George W. Brann Albert B. Ruff Jacob N. Rett William Kimbeck Herbert A. Ght George N. Jesne Theo Avenue Highlands Mary F. Finonory George J. Emsterday James B.nicholson Connecticut Avémad Highlands Company Mary Green John Mamey Monumental Savings Association of Baltimore Qquare Fi Sereh E. Jenkins Willan A. Hil Charles W. Bimpson William J. Ventrers George F. King Liberty Garmsn Amdrican Building Association Charles I Norris Floyd E Davia Gjerence I. Gessford Lucy Hall Alien Oliver William M. Holman John Quinn Eldred Daviv Clyde J. Rogers H. M. Bergmann Charles Schsfer Liberty German-American Building Association Charlotte G 'Rads Wilam F. Quicksall Whois Jam McCarthy Eugene J. Marc Randle Highlands Fourlea J. Stack Washington Loan and Trust Company United States Realty Company Afarla A. Seddicum Wiliam A Charles W. Simpaun Crosby E Stoddard Booth Brookland Joseph K Herbert A. “Watkins F. Saul Willian P. Young Howard P. Wilson Park View Herbert Watkins Et al Saul Herbert T. Shannon Midlaugh & Shannon Eee Maryland Ave Hth ST Cettis I ST Allec Geo. W. Linking 19Th ST. NW Beautiful Howe Columbia Heigits Parke At Ask Homeresker

Real estate ads advertise Connecticut Ave corridor value

An assortment of Washington area property listings promotes developments along Connecticut Avenue and nearby streets. Prominent agents advertise brick dwellings, multi room houses, and investment prospects with terms, locations near Columbia Heights and NW District neighborhoods. Listings emphasize growing value from the new boulevard project and offer plot particulars and landlord opportunities.

HOUSES WANTED AND RENTAL OFFERS IN CITY DISTRICT

A jumble of rental notices seeks houses to rent or buy for summer use and permanent stays. Entries specify 8 to 12 rooms, central locations, car-line access, furnished options, modest rents, and boxes for response, with a jewelry and loan note at the end.

Bath Northwest Virginian Urban College Aikdrext Washington Columbia Heights EH. W MD. Ave

Houses For Rent From Fisher & Co Listing

Real estate firm Thomas J. Fisher & Co lists rental properties with numerous addresses in Northwest Washington along with contact details and a few sample rental terms. The ad includes a large, dense inventory of houses, apartments, and rooms for rent, partial pricing, and references to furnished units and management office.

Suburban for sale Cleveland Park property listing

For quick sale an elegant home near Cleveland Park offered by TAIT OMWAEE & CO at 205 Colorado Bldg Silver Spring. Magnificent country estate with fence horse, stables and outbuildings on twelve acres, handsome grounds, hedge and shade, three minutes from cars in exclusive woodland neighborhood Gan ell for fees more than cost of improvements.

Cleveland Park Bergein, Tait, Omwaee Silver Spring Tait Omwake & Co Colorado Albany 49Th W Sts Clark P Law Low Petes Tony Korme EL B. Cottrell Southweat Cottrell Cathedral Highlands Hia Friendship John A. McLean Wisconsin Avenua Wachingtnn Raiway and Electric Company William F. Matteson Maryland Park Charles D. Fowler del Fay St. Bimo Braddock Matehta 12Th St Pa Ove John D. Normoyle Alexandria Silver Spring Park Brightwood Ave Easley & Hill Munsey Building MT Bainter Welling Corcoran J. W. Dayhofr Mt Rainie Bream St. Av Aquetter Bridge Teehine Vienna Columbian Bath Good Law Trail Grove Frossway Maryland Fort Surato South Brookland Jackson Ethe Linton & Te Braddock Heights Dear Frederick Frederick Ales Camden Law Balthmore John Francis Smith Robinson Middletown W. Mariland Virginia OLD Colonial the Boule CO. Washtoates

Virginia Farms Near Washington for Sale Ad

Classified notice combines farm listings and a 1907 court notice. Virginia farms near Washington offer stock, dairy, grain, fruit, truck, poultry, with homes and trolley. The other item details a District of Columbia damages hearing for street grade changes linked to Union Station construction.

Central Real Estate Virginia Farms Washington Crosby Vienna A. Leftwich Sinclair Altorer Supreme Court of the District of Columbia District Court of the United Columbdia United States Columbia Anf Alieya Sat Congress Union Station Columbe M Atrest Florida Avenue N Street Third Street North Capitol Street Dingman McCullough Cupitol Street New Jersey Avenue Delaware Avenue Chas George W. Moss George Sfransy RB. Young F. E. Cunningham

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