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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

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26

Cortés Death Controversy Sparks Mexico Spain Debate

Historian Walter Post cites a Washington Post piece debating whether Hernando Cortés died in Mexico or in Spain. The debate references Motley and Parkman authorities, church archives, and a Seville record about Cortés’s death, with notes on where his remains were moved and later reinterred.

Walter Post Washington Post Andersen Hernando Cortés Mexico Besa Napa Parkman Motley Anderson Cortes Mica Parkmans New Spain Cortes Wwe Lott Aa Ostorian Prescott

Lewison Estate Case Involves Meager New York Claims

The Lewison estate matter centers on a dispute over a teenard 51 New York stake not sold and a provincial company litigation. Details reference a supreme court action seeking to recover alleged profits and knowledge among parties, with mentions of Massachusetts precedents and a Washington transfer.

New York Uame Seth Son Uth Heston Washington Flors Supreme Court of Massachusetts Bigelow Supreme Court of the States

Porto Rico Appeals Case to U S Supreme Court

A damaged OCR fragment reports Porto Rico filing an appeal to the United States Supreme Court. It involves a government dispute over a company dredging harbor waters and taxation related to a contractual arrangement with the federal government. The readable text is unclear on specifics.

Porto Giro Itates Supreme Court Cvllectit Dredire Compan Leral PTR Dredglus Company Ta Eto Becaus

Munions Cold Remedy and Rheumation Cure Ad

An early 20th century medicine ad touts Munions Cold Remedy for quick relief of lung discharges aches and colds with claims to cure grip and stubborn coughs and prevent pneumonia. It promotes Rheumation Remedy for swollen joints and kidney or bladder troubles and claims Vitalzer restores strength.

New Skin Remedy Claims Fast Relief for Itch

Aduliu and Infanta reportedly cured, with touted relief for scalp humors. The remedy marketed as “Poslam” is sold at Ograms Dowels and Peoples Drug in New York, with a supply line at Twenty-fifth Street.

Aduliu Infanta Bistabios Peoples Drug New York

Tracy Jeffords Attacks Capital Punishment Change

Tracy Jeffords, assistant United States district attorney, told a Chamber of Commerce subcommittee that capital punishment is wrong in principle and ineffective as a deterrent. He urged ending the death penalty, noting many states and other countries have begun abolishing hangings and electrocuting murderers.

Tracy Jeffords Chamber Tracy Teffords United States Chamber of Commerce Tugtonian Leftwich Sinclair Congress Kenyon Samuel Block Wilton J Lambert Joney George E Walker Alexander Wolf Ining James W Beller Pirate Tree Ray F Middaugh Dawson Williams

Tree doctors' busy new wrinkles in science

The article describes winter winds and storms prompting authorities in Washington to call in tree scientists. Oak, chestnut, beech, and elm trees receive tailored care, from soil tests to limb bracing and cavity fillings, as researchers seek to save living trunks and ensure trees emerge uninjured next spring.

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Great tree of Sula Mexico described as mountain cypress

Dr WF Cale notes a Wide World magazine description of a monumental Sula Mexico tree near Oaxaca. The author doubts its height, cites a 104 foot height error, and describes diameter around 104 feet with branches at 10 to 12 feet, suggesting the tree covers a large area and dwarfs nearby cathedral grounds. It is a single high altitude cypress not found in groves, related to legends of Cortez and Humboldt.

Tahtor Isaac You Wide World Magazine Sula Mexico Alten Oaxaca Cortez Humboldt Sierra Madre Mountains Lebanon Cale Washington

Man Saves Teen From Coat Fire on Avenue

Leroy Thomas, an 18 year old, rode a Weyele when his coat caught fire on Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Burruss, a passerby from 7235 Tiveloid street, threw his coat to extinguish the flames and saved him. Five hundred dollars in Burruss’s coat pocket burned. police noted the man’s saved funds after the coat was burned. Thomas was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.

Leroy Thomas Hom Pemsylvania Avenue Rpe Burrusa Tiuelid Street Burruss Bowery

Stay in Contempt Case Delayed by Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals ordered an indefinite postponement of the mandate in the Gomperes case, delaying arrest of Samuel Gomper, John Mitchell, and Frank Morison who were held in contempt by Justin Wright. Attorneys expect the district court will not act until the U S Supreme Court rules on a certiorari petition now under consideration.

Ralston & Siddons Alton B Parker New York Court of Appeals Samuel Gompere John Vwtchell Frank Morison Justin Wright Istrict Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Supreme Court District of Columbia Equite Court NO 3 Jumiha Anderson Wolfley Jimof Margret Murray Pinninig Plumies Smith Dodge Auditors Report Ratiaed Plasstif's Potbury Wood Soles Tiekeat Rackett Auditor's Report Piaintiff Lester & Price Henson Ve Hellava Piainti Narrington

Alleged Swindier Caught In Camden Check Case

Horace F Davis two years old of River ton Mas arrested yesterday by Policemen Kelly and Lauren of the Sixth precinct while attempting to pass a worthless check. He is to be taken to Camden NJ where he is wanted on a similar charge. Police say Davis entered Camden department store and obtained a check for 180 cash, then traveled to the city and visited several drug stores attempting to cash the check without success.

Horace F Davis Riverton Mas Atternoda Kelly and Lauren Camden NJ Dadls Camden National Bank of Davia Axenus

Molasses Title Question Sparks Hearing on New Orleans Name

The U S Board of Food and Drug Inspection held a hearing to decide if today’s molasses, produced by vacuum and centrifugal methods, should still be called New Orleans molasses. Representatives from Renteh & J Word, P Dutt & Son, Havenner Baking Co, and others argued over name use while methods evolved.

United States Board of Food and Drug Inspection Orleans Dunlap Shiistone Renteh & J Word of New Orleans Tourviana

Collier murder trial opens in Criminal Court No 1

The trial of John W. Collie, a former policeman charged with killing Police Captain Mathews, began with jury selection. Attorneys Lipscomb and Taylor plan to call at least 40 witnesses plus 20 sworn statements. government prosecutors Turner Harvey Given Mangan will present the case. The panel was exhausted, a new panel drawn, and jurors expected to fill the box as the trial proceeds over several days.

John W. Collie Mathews AA Lipscomb Thomas C Taylor Phese Daniel W Bcker Charles H Turner Harvey Given Michael J. Mangan McComas Hawkin Justice Gould

High Court precedents and petitions in U S Supreme Court session

The legal record details numerous Supreme Court cases with justices presiding, including Harlan and Robb, and various petitions from plaintiffs and defendants. It notes judgments, remands, and required proceedings across cases such as Missouri Pacific, Garfficks, and others, with references to circuit and equity court matters in Washington.

Deeds of Trust Entries From Square and Street Parcels

A scanned list details numerous deeds of trust securing various parties and properties across squares and additions. Names include Mercer, Stethatar, Weestall, Albergnt, Jones, Riley, Fialier, Be Alles, Jones, Etme, Dieudonie, Verry, Mc Rnith, and Hamilton. Sums range from small parcels to thousands of dollars with terms of 1 to 4 years, rates mainly 6 percent with annual or semiannual payments. Locations reference Twin­ing City, German American Building Association, Brig mpwood Bark, Moor Harbour Additions, and Washington Toad area.

Graca Mercer Jacob H Stethatarmud Weestall Jamey Dacre Ahmegeverty Square Altenbath Riley Wikiam Fialier Milton John M. Jones Hoyeles Bo ‘Thornatur Brat L Schmid George MH Immeteh Fannie A ‘Edman Vie Gulvilla Franky Dieudonie James Verry Terrell HM Sume Henry Tomonthe Brigmpwood Bark Brigmpwood Bark” Adchwel P Lorch *Tux and John J Nelligan 29 Diller Groff Chester Geof Blitar Barett Tia der Coht Bean Breparty Penns Gaby Nitin Brows William Ker Johneon Wiggins Terry Washington Toad Thomas Mc Horatio Ami Gelige

Untitled Record of Securities and Names in 19th Century Notices

Fragmented OCR lists numerous individuals and entities including Jomph I Weimer, Robert R. Matormey, and ECP funds. Mentions securing bonds, trustees, and officers with various percentages and dates. includes references to Washington Geiti, National Savings, and a Widow and Mittb line. The fragmentary text outlines securities, appointments, and financial dealings without coherent narrative.

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Man of Mystery Identified by Finger Print Report

Navy Department orders Collins back to the battleship Virginia after fingerprint examination identifies him as the missing man previously stationed aboard the Virginia. Further mental condition findings await aboard the Virginia and will guide any ensuing action by the department.

Navy Department Collins Virginia United States Yvirginia Virgina Boant

Injured boy Norwood Herbert begins recovery after surgery

Physicians at Emergency Hospital reported Norwood Herbert a seven year old boy shows considerable improvement after a Monday operation for a broken back. Doctors say the improvement suggests recovery of bodily powers as the paralysis from neck down lessens. Dr Charles White performed the operation.

Norwood Herbert Charles 3 White

Consul Michael Jennes Named Defendant in Albert Suit

Talbot J Albert files in District Supreme Court a $34,000 claim against William H. Juennes former consular general at Calcutta and ex chief clerk at the State Department. Albert says Juennes induced investment in a Bennett Creek Blazo Co deal by promising half stock. Albert alleges Juennes delivered 20 shares of his own stock instead of the agreed stock. Attorneys John Rose of Baltimore and Henry H Glassis of this city represent Albert.

William H Juennes Calcutta State Department Talbot J Albert Albert District Supreme Court Michael Lif Bennett Creek Blazo Company Maryland Steck John Rose Baltimore Henry H Glassis Atv

Nine Swindlers Sentenced In Federal Prison Case

Two swindlers who fleeced investors of 150000 dollars by selling fake Meslean rhining stocks were sentenced to federal prison. Walter Labaree received two and a half years and George We Emanuel one year and three months. Both had operated across the country from Atlanta.

New York Atlanta Walter Labaree George We Emanuel

Hustling Boy Louis Greenburg Seeks President Visit

A 14 year old globe trotter named Louis Greenburg called at the White House yesterday but could not see the President. Secretary Carpenter greeted him and Louis showed a bank book recording a $300 deposit as proof of his hustle. He traveled from Baltimore via Washington on an Atlantic City start, selling papers and making contacts in a busy newsboy circuit.

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