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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1904

Page

7

Real Estate Seized in Waggaman Trust Case in District

Three actions were filed in the District Supreme Court over Thomas E. Waggaman. The Columbia National Bank and National Capital Bank seek attachment and claims against Waggaman and his son John L Waggaman for notes totaling about 30,000. A separate equity petition seeks removal of Waggaman as trustee and appointment of a receiver for the notes and related security. Marshal Palmer seized multiple properties including the Hotel Lincoln area and Wesley Heights lots under pre judgment attachment. Deeds were filed transferring several properties to third parties, with nominal consideration, as part of the ongoing proceedings.

Aura District Supreme Court Thomas E. Waggaman Equity Mr. Waggaman Columbia National Bank Thomas FE. Waggaman John Lenthal Waggaman National Capital Bank John L Waggaman J. J. Darlington B. F. Leighton Clinton James John L. Waggaman James B. Nicholson John L. Weggaman California Marshal Aulick Palmer Lincoln Tenth H Streets Ubi Twenty-third Street Nineteenth Street Twenty-first Street R Street Columbia Heights Wesley Heights M Agnes Gardiner Annita FB Simms B. Boarrhan Emma % Bureh J Cecilia Buren State of Maryland Waggaman Agnes Gardiner William O'Brien E.allen, Jr Noyteatt Samhi Vile Laomas No Wagsaman Nsreur Mila Gathender BO Nichalsen J B Nicholson Pure Peiding Wiegasman Thomas E.i Warguman Wresamian Ralston and Siddons Lst Ralston Justice Stafford Equity Court Waggsman Ninthreat Pennsylvania Avenue Venth Street Massachusettsvenue First Third Streets L Street Sixth Seventh Streets John W. Pilling Willam M. O’brien Sauare Ninth Street Westminster College The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society James B Nicholson Nicholson Tent Street Missionary Society Magale EF. Riley Maggie F. Riley O and Leatreeta Pilling Thirteenth Street O'Brien K Street Alley Samuel FB. Allen, Jr

Negro girl accused of theft in police court

Estelle Higgins a fourteen year old black girl was arrested by Policeman Johnson and Detectives Fyser and Weelon on larceny charges. She allegedly stole a scarf pin a ring and other jewelry from her employer Louis Sutor of 716 Twenty first street northwest on June 2. She faces a police court hearing today.

Estelle Higgins Johnson Fyser Weelon Louis Sutor Twenty- First Street

Haul of bicycles recovered from vacant house in northwest

Police recovered a large quantity of bicycles parts and tools from 222 L Street Northwest after a family vacated the home. John Robinson, 19, was arrested while officers pursued William Hobinson, 16, as part of a probe into recent petty thefts. A wagon was used to move the haul to the station.

L Street Red Price Dunn Carlin and Brown Twentythird Street John Robinson William Hobinson

Inquest Into Fatal Ferris Wheel Accident At Mardi Gras

An inquest into the death of ten year old Robert Skidmore found the cause unknown, ruling the death an accident. Witnesses debated 110 volt vs 2000 volt wiring, with engineers stating 110 volts would not kill a person. verdict drew public criticism and possible further police action.

Ailen Robert Skidmore Walter C. Allen Allen Mr. Allen Glazebrook Lloyd Casualty Hospital State Potomac’Power Company Circus Grounds Perris Adley Sd W Oh Memier Potomac Electric Power Company Show Grounds Memler Frederick Thompson Mr. Thompson Frank Britton Ch. Vanarsdale Livingstone Vanarsdale

Doctor on the Rack: Burrows Declared Insane by Jury

Marcie M Burrows, presenting as educated in law and medicine, conducted her own lunacy hearing and challenged witnesses. A marshal's jury ruled her of unsound mind and she was sent to the Government Insane Asylum, with testimony from jail physicians supporting the finding.

Marcie M. Burrows Marcia M. Burrows City Hall St. Elizabeth's William L. Hudson Hudson George Mr. George Miss Burrows Mrs. Burrows Dr. Hudson Yue Burrows Mareia M. Burrows Fanny Moreland Alhfred Johnson John Downey

Coal Company Charges Railroads Bias in Coal Shipments

The Media Coal Company of Fairmont Ohio petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission accusing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad of undue prejudice in coal shipments. The firm cites lack of side track connections favoring rivals and seeks Commission action. In a separate Police Court session Constance Lee Jones 23 was heard on housebreaking and robbery charges with two watches a gold pencil and a knife recovered. She was held on $600 bonds. William Jackson 27 sought hospital treatment for knife wounds after an assault in northwest D.C. Linger's Court area.

Coal Company Interstate Commerce Commission Media Coal Company Ohio Corporation Fairmont W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Bellaire-Columbus Baltimore and Ohio Bernesville Ohio Constance Lee Jones Hartigan and Baur Jones William Dawley Deanwood Moses Harris Highth Street William Jackson Constitution Court Northwest Jackson Linger’s Court

Child Knocked Down by Bicycle Rider Near St Louis Ave

Ten year old Bessie Woodward of St Louis Avenue Northwest was struck by a bicyclist while playing near her home yesterday. She was taken to Emergency Hospital with cuts on her head. Doctor Von Hedin received a medal for service. A minister reported from Stockholm that the department directed earlier this month to present to Dr Svep von Hedin at the American Geographic Society.

Ricyuist Bessie Woodward St Missouri Avenue Northwest Bliye von Hedin Thomas State Department Stockholm Ith Svep Vor Hedin Amaerican Geographic Society

Medal for District Man at Fort Riley Rifle Meet

At Fort Riley Aug two skirmish runs by each competitor ended the national individual rifle match with a 500 possible score. Top twelve listed with scores and medals and cash prizes. several guards and service members attain gold, silver, and bronze medals. Pistol match follows and the overall rifle and pistol events conclude tomorrow.

Fort Riey Kaus Aug Fort Riley George Sergeant Fifteenth United States Infantry Bergt H. Baptist Marine Corps Thomas Q. Donaldson, Jr Eighth Watled States Cavalry K. V. Casey New York National Guard JF. Ring Frank L. Graham Berto Aleo Provisional Regiment of Infantry D. ¢. Shaw Twenty-seventh George M. Jafts Massachusetts Natonal Guard M. Schtiever F. ©. Wilson Georgia National Guard W. H. Hay United States Cavalry National Guard Morrow

Trouble in Choral Society cancels premier tour

Intense dissatisfaction over selecting a 20 member chorus from S Taylor Coleridge Choral Society of Washington leads to cancelation of performances in Richmond and Norfolk. Conflicts arise as a 200 plus member group wrestles with a two dozen singers, prompting ticket redemption and tour abandonment.

Hiawatha S. Taylor-Coleridge Choral Society Richmond Norfolk Layton Washington the Post Taylor-Coleridge Choral Society

Heavy weight Washington woman jailed for intoxication at Coney Island

Agnes Daily, 31, wearing diamonds and money, was arrested at Coney Island on a charge of intoxication. She resisted arrest, delaying transport as police struggled to place her in a wagon until three more officers and a curbside ice cream wagon aided. She claimed her son was in Washington and said she spent the season at the resort. Bentence suspended.

Washington Washington Post New York Agnes Daily Coney Island Sone Bentence

First District execution ends Burley rape case

John W. Burley, colored, the District of Columbia’s first man executed for rape, was hanged after a 12 07 start on the scaffold at the District Jail. The condemned man spoke once, murmuring a plea for mercy as the trap dropped and his neck broke, later pronounced dead by physicians. He had eaten two hearty meals that day and received last rites from Father McGuire before the execution.

Plaistow N. H John Kelley Kelley Kingston John W. Burley Burley Burly Father McGuire Harris Warden Harris Wiliam Riley Second Street Woodlawn Hilan Purner Ward’s Walsh Leeraft Prather Albany Pritchard

Burley execution on scaffold from 1679 to 20th century

The decision opens and closes with denials of Burley's commutation. The scaffold built in 1679 for James Fevigns carried out James Mr W Stone’s death in 187? The platform saw twenty seven men executed. Deputy Warden Grayson Urner presided and described Burley’s strain as his knees bent twice.

John Burley Burley James Fevigns James W. Grayson Urner Burnley Urner

Plans for Fish Hatcheries Across Washington and British Columbia

State Department says no formal agreement with Britain on fish hatcheries in waters shared by Washington and British Columbia. Four years ago officials sought uniform regulations and breeding methods on both sides of the border. Senator Foster advocates shared treatment to protect salmon and fisheries without a formal accord, aiming to restore prosperity.

Great Britain State Department British Columbia Washington Foster

Painters Withdraw from Council of Allied Building Trades

A local painters union No 368 met at 2108 HE street NW and withdrew from the Council of Allied Building Trades while delaying final action on joining the Structural Building Trades Alliance. Carpenters and bricklayers show similar unrest as unions seek to organize opposition bodies and await further meetings before charter applications.

Union of Painters Council of Allied Building Trades Council Structural Building Trades Alliance Alliance HE Street Carpenters Connell of Allied Building Trades Central Labor Union Basis Council of al- Hed Building Trades Indianapolis Dele-Gates Painters Council of Alied Building Trades

Open Shop Advocated by Master Bakers Convention

Master Bakers of the National Association adopted an open shop policy at their Forest Park Highlands session in St Louis Aug 26 and agreed to join the Citizens' Industrial Association of America. Officers elected include Martin Simon as president and Adolph Boettler as vice president.

St. Louis National Association of Master Bakers Forest Park Highlands Citizens’ Industrial Association of America Washington, D. C Martin Simon Cincinnati Adolph Boettler New York H. R. Clifford Chicago

Victim of Mobs Bullets in Lynching Incident

Cedartown Washington reports the death of Joan Sexton a young farm laborer who died yesterday at his Bestview home from a gunshot during the mob lynching of Jim Glover last Monday night The motive and Sextons involvement remain unclear as investigators pursue facts.

Cedartown Nas Joan Sexton Jim Glover Bestview Sexton

Weather Bureau Report Shows Clear Skies and Warmer Outlook

U S Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes high pressure over Lower Lake region brings fair weather to most districts. Light showers in South Atlantic States and East Tennessee, with westerly winds along Atlantic coast. Warmer in Lake region and Mississippi Valley Sunday. forecasts include temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and tide data for the day.

U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Lower Lake Region South Atlantic East Tennessee Missouri Valley Rocky Mountains Florida Lake Region Mississipm Atlanti Gulf Coast Great Lakes Rainfell

Warned His Race from Gallows in Pickens Jail

Henry Jones, the African American murderer of Constable Caluum bus Jones, was hanged this morning at Pickens jail in the presence of about 1,200 people, with just over fifty Black onlookers. He delivered a brief address warning his race against possession and use of firearms, and the crowd dispersed quietly. Separate note from Savannah reports Cane Growers’ Meeting dates set by Capt. D. G Purse for January 25 to 27, 1905 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Charleston D. C Henry Jones Caluumbus Jones Pickens Jones Savannah D. G Purse Interstate Sugar Cane Growers’ Association Montgomery Ala

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