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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

23

Legal fee dispute over Colville Indian sale reaches court

Justice Stafford ordered United States Treasurer Charles H Treat to show cause on August 28 why an injunction should not restrain him from paying attorney fees to Hugh H Gordon and Benjamin Miller Administrators of Levi Marsh estate. The case stems from the Colville Indian land sale to the government and a 15 percent fee later reduced to 10 percent, with a $20 000 receiver and a $1 500 000 Congress allocation. The Indian Protective Association claims $10 500 in fees assigned from Marsh Gordon and associated counsel.

Colville Reservation Associated Counsel Protective Association Justice Stafford District Supreme Court United States Charles H. Treat Hugh H. Gordon Benjamin Miller Levi Marsh Berry Maish & Gordon Secretary of the Interior Maish Marsh Pennsylvania Gordon Heber J. May Daniel B. Henderson Congress Court of Claims Gordon Land Margh Fee Protective Association

Brine from Cream Freezers Blamed for Tree Damage

Superintendent Lanham says salty runoff from ice cream freezer brine is harming trees near drug stores and cafes. He inspected patrols but found no violators. investigation continues to prove the link between brine and tree decline observed around the shops.

Lanham Clifford Lanham Tanham

Lynch's Extra Pay Stopped in District Chemist Role

Health Officer Woodward advised cut in Dr. R L Lynch's compensation as district chemist connected with Agricultural Department duties. Lynch analyzed milk used as police court evidence and was paid eight dollars daily up to a yearly limit. Secretary of Agriculture appointed Dr Lynch as official. now Dr Munroe appointed with the formerly allotted pay to Lynch, but without Lynch's extra pay.

Woodward R L. Lynch Agricultural Department Lynch Secretary of Agriculture Erect Health Department Beneft Charles B Munroe Chentist

Dismissed Hazers Notified at West Point Cadets

Adjutant General Ainsworth sent letters to Cadets William T. Rossell Jr and Harry T Weaver informing them of their dismissal from the Military Academy at West Point. Six third class men suspended for hazing are suspended until June 25, 1904, then ordered to return unless they resign. Cadet Russell plans to seek permission to return in a later class. Maj. William H. Wilson, medical corps, joins the Army building examining board in New York City, relieving Maj. Charles B. Woodruff in Baltimore and Hetoin Pediaty via The Electric Line. Passenger excursions noted with fare and schedule details.

Adjt Ainsworth William T. Rossel, Jr Harry T Weaver Military Academy West Point Army War Department Russell Congress Academy Wiliam H. Wilson Medical Corps Fort Hamilton N. Y Army Building New York City Charles’ BL Woodruff Medical Corpa

Docket 138 Cases Disposed by Police Court Judge Mulrowny

One hundred thirty eight cases were disposed of in the police court before Judge Mulrowny yesterday amid a crusade by Seventh precinct police that yielded about 64 unlawful assembly arrests Saturday night. Eighteen defendants appeared for trial. with one exception most were fined ten dollars or thirty days in the workhouse. Martha Barnes was fined thirty dollars for vagrancy, or 30 days in the workhouse if defaulted. Prisoners listed for default of the ten dollar fine include William Bunday Henry Snowden Walter Royster Andrew Clay George Willis George Mack Lewis Carter Elias Green Jeanie Mason Bertha Riley Alex Smith Joseph Murray and Rachel Henderson.

Mulrowny Martha Barnes William Bunday Henry Snowden Walter Royster Andrew Clay George Willis George Mack Lewis Carter Elias Green Jeanie Mason Bertha Riley Alex Smith Joseph Murray Rachel Henderson

Man Sues Steamboat Company Over Boat Landing Injury

Wilson Heed of Alexandria filed suit through attorney Edmund Burke against the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company for 15000 damages. He says on February 2, 1908, aboard the Lackawanna he had to climb a ladder from the roof to reach a wharf pile six feet above the dock, slipped and broke his leg when alighting at Giesboro Point due to the captain failing to moor and the gangplank being out.

Wilson Heed Edmund Burke Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Glesboro Point Lackawanna Alexandria Giesboro Point

Ironworker sues for 20000 damages after 1907 injury

Walter Frizzell an ironworker filed a suit yesterday seeking 20000 from Charles Sullivan for injuries allegedly received December 3 1907 while working on steel framework for water tanks at Fourth and T streets northeast He says Sullivan ordered him onto a hoisted steel girder and the rope failed throwing him to the floor injuring his head back and spraining his ankle Attorneys Leckie Fulton and Cox represent him.

Walter Frizzell Charles Sullivan Fourth and T Strest Sullivan Leckie, Fulton Cox

Lunchroom Man Fined For Unclean Establishment

Charles Colbert, manager of a lunch room at 816 Census place northwest, was found guilty yesterday in polite court on conducting an unclean establishment and fined $5. He was arrested on a warrant sworn by health office inspectors. Charles Warner of Mount Vernon bakery and lunchroom, 932 Ninth street northwest, forfeited $10 collateral rather than answer a charge of violating police regulations. case brought by Health Office Inspector Broy. Sail On cool Chesapeake Bay four days a week. $1.00 Sound trip. See ticket agent The Electric Line tatn and ew York avenue.

Charles Colbert Census Place Northwest Colbert Health Office Charles Warner Mount Vernon Ninth Street Northwest Broy Chesapeake Bay York Avenue

Railroad Gets 1.5 Million from Treasury After Delays

After extensive talks between District and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company attorneys, a certificate was signed showing the railroad is entitled to 1,500,000 dollars from the U.S. Treasury. Half comes from federal funds, the rest from District revenues. The request paused while the company planned to deed its old right of way to the District and dedicate a 4 foot street under the viaduct.

Comtemer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company United States Treasury George EH. Hamilton Damsel Gommgstoners Langdon First Street

Youngster A Real Sport In Juvenile Court Tale

In Essex juvenile court, Guiseppe Morosini a swarthy youth with a prodigal streak admits stealing 1.85 from his father Gulielmo Morosini to treat friends and theatergoers. He says he did it to sport with them. Judge Callan places him on probation and tells the father to supervise him.

Guiseppe Guiseppe Morosini Essex Court Gulielmo Morosini Teatro Guiséppe Judge Callan Callan Gullelmo Ben Ben, But Judge Callan Suiseppe

Veterans to Visit Boston for National Encampment

District of Columbia Department United Spanish War Veterans plans a special meeting at the national guards armory this week to arrange travel for the District delegation to Boston for the national encampment. A large veteran contingent will attend in uniform with a Harries Veterans detachment led by Capt. C V Sayer. A September 2 parade will feature detachments from Boston Harbor forts and visiting warships.

District of Columbia Department United Spanish War Veterans National Guards Armory Boston National Guard C. V. Sayer Boston Harbor

Tariff Conference Delayed By Senate Subcommittee

The tariff subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee postponed yesterday's meeting to today due to member absence. Assistant Secretary Coolidge of the Treasury will present the department's tariff classification changes and recommendations on administrative features of the proposed tort law.

Senate Committee On Finance Coolidge Treasury Department

Celebrate Long Service with German-American Fire Insurance

The board of directors presented G. M. Emmerich, assistant secretary, a silver salad set in recognition of 25 years with German-American Fire Insurance. H. H. Bergmann, secretary, who has 30 years with the company, delivered the presentation. President Gasch spoke warmly. Emmerichis a Washington native and has served 17 years as treasurer of a German-American building association.

G. M. Emmerich H. H. Bergmann Gasch Emmerich Washington

Warrants Issued for Carlton Cashier Atkinson

A police court warrant charges 19 year old Virgil Atkinson, cashier at the Carlton restaurant, with taking between five and four dollars of his employer. He vanished Saturday night, and the night's cash receipts are missing. Police hold a photo. Detective O'Brien investigates. Atkinson's Richmond home is listed.

Virgil Atkinson Carlton Eleventh Street Northwest Atkinson O’brien Richmond

March The New College Yell Overture Light Cavalry Cornet Solo

Philharmonic program listing with multiple pieces and composers, including The Army Fantoms Waltz Blue Danube La Danseune and Somewhere Medley overture. Performers Millocker Tangled Banser and Winutermeyer noted among the lineup.

the New College Yell Principel

Van Camp's Milk Promises Pure Germless Dairies

An advertisement extols Van Camp's Milk as sterilized, germless, and richer than raw milk. It touts top butter fat, convenience, cost savings, and a cookbook, urging readers to switch from milkman milk to Van Camp's packed milk produced by Wan Camp Packing Co. in Indianapolis.

van Camip van Camp van Camp’s Dairies Wan Camp Packing Co Indianapolis Ind

Held for Grand Jury in Roger Jackson burglary case

George Washington, 2 negro, of 36 Hanover street, was held yesterday in police court for the grand jury in 1000 bond. He is alleged to have stolen a watch, money, and clothing from Roger Jackson of 36 Blugden court.

Roger Jackson Blugden Court George Washington Hanover Street Jackson Chicago C. A. Muddiman & Co

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