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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

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3

Cortes Death Death Controversy Sparks Mexico Spain Debate

Historical notes question where Hernando Cortes died and where his remains lie. A Washington Post piece cites Parkman Motley and Prescott, noting documents from Seville archives and Vargas, with suggestions Cortes may have died in Mexico or Spain and that his body was moved in stages to various locations.

Walter Post Washington Post Andersen Hernando Cortés Mexico Napa Parkman Motley Anderson Cortes Mica Parkmans New Spain Cortes Wwe Tintead Lott Ostorian Prescott Jett Zor Zunura Gomara Burt & Co Castilleja de la Vesta Seville den Vargas Trescott Het Hutt

Lewisohn Estate Victor On Me Estate of Teenard 51 New York

A chaotic legal notice states the estate of Teenard 51 New York was not settled. It mentions a 12 Uame Company litigation, a Saturday session, and a suit to recover alleged profit with Mr Bigelow connected. The text references Supreme Court actions in Massachusetts and Washington.

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

Porto Rico Appeals Case To United States Supreme Court

A damaged text fragment reports Porto Rico appealing to the United States Supreme Court from a local ruling. It mentions a dredging company related to harbor water, tax issues, and contracting with a federal government entity. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR issues.

Munions Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief Claims

An OCR readable ad touts Munions Cold Remedy promising almost immediate relief from chest congestion discharge and aches. It claims cures for grip and stubborn coughs, prevents pneumonia, and offers joint pain relief while urging readers to consult a druggist for Rheumation Remedy and associated products amid vague health claims.

New Skin Remedy Claims Quick Relief for Itching

A notice announces a skin treatment that reportedly relieves itching and scalp issues. The ad states the product cures various skin troubles for both adults and infants and is sold at local New York stores including Peoples Drug and Ograms Dowels with a Labor Twenty-fifth Street address.

Aduliu Infanta Bistabios Peoples Drug New York

Death penalty opposed by U S district attorney at chamber hearing

Tracy Jeffords denounced capital punishment as barbaric and ineffective, urging the chamber committee to report against the House bill changing execution methods. He cited deterring crime as unlikely and pointed to other states abandoning hanging or electrocution. The discussion touched on city and suburban tree care amid seasonal work and new plant nourishment schemes.

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 Improve Trees With Modern Science

An era of scientific tree care arrives as specialists treat trunks roots and limbs of oaks chestnuts beeches elms and other species. They examine soil condition apply iron braces and fill rotted cavities to preserve trees against winter gales, aiming to keep them healthy and uninjured by spring.

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Great Mexican tree described as not tall but vast

Dr WF Cale notes a Wide World magazine piece on a huge Sula Mexico tree. He says diameter about 104 feet at a height of 14 feet, branches starting 10 to 12 feet up, area near 150 feet across, possibly the world’s largest by girth but not tall.

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

Man saves youth from coat fire on Pennsylvania Ave

Leroy Thomas, an 18 year old Black man, rode a Weyele on Pennsylvania Avenue NW when his coat caught fire. Burruss, a passerby at 7235 Tiuelifd Street NW, threw his burning coat over the youth saving him and burning Burruss’s $500 in the process. Police recovered the crisp notes from Burruss. Thomas was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.

Leroy Thomas Hom Pemsylvania Avenue Rpe Burrusa Tiuelid Street Burruss Bowery Third Precinct

Stay in Contempt Case Postponed by Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals ordered an indefinite postponement of the mandamus arrest of Samuel Gomper e John V Mitchell and Frank Morison for contempt of court as Justine Wright had sentenced them to prison terms. Attorneys Ralston Siddons and Alt on B Parker of New York urged the delay awaiting the U S Supreme Court decision on a writ of certiorari.

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

Alleged Swindler Caught In Camden Check Scam

Horace F Davis two years old of River ton Mas was arrested yesterday by Sixth precinct officers Kelly and Lauren while attempting to cash a worthless check. He will be sent to Camden NJ where he is wanted on a similar charge. Police say he passed a 180 check at a Camden department store and visited several drug stores trying to cash more checks without success.

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

Molasses Title Contested Over New Orleans Label

Hearing by the United States board of food and drug inspection examined whether modern molasses can still bear the New Orleans molasses name. Producers argued over methods and identity, with Renteh & J Word of New Orleans seeking statewide usage, and others noting current grades differ from historic varieties. Participants included Duff, Grave Havenner, Workington, and Halnin partners.

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

Jury Seeks for Collier Murder Trial Start

The first day of the trial of John W. Collier a former policeman charged with the murder of Police Captain Mathews on March 5 was consumed in Criminal Court No 1 as attorneys Lipscomb and Taylor aim to call at least 40 witnesses besides twenty avIlines. The government will produce many more. District Attorney Bcker and assistants Turner Harvey Given and Mangan will prosecute. The defense seeks careful jury selection as a new panel is drawn and the jury box expected to be filled and trial begin tomorrow.

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

Supreme Court docket and courtroom actions across several cases

The report lists multiple Supreme Court of the United States matters with justices presiding, parties including United States ex rel Lowe and various plaintiffs and defendants, jurists like Chief Justice and Robb, and notes on decisions, reversals, remands, and orders. Also referenced are equity, circuit, and district court entries, probate matters, and property conveyances in Washington area listings.

Deeds of Trust Records Across Multiple Properties

Legal notices listing deeds of trust in numerous blocks and squares across the city, naming trustees lenders and properties. Entries include Graca Mercer 40 Jacob H Stethatar mush Marry A Weestall and John J Nelligan among others securing various sums with annual or semiannual interest terms and long durations.

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

Unclear Names and Dates From Historical Paper Notice

Fragmented OCR lists multiple individuals and entities with scattered dates and actions. It mentions Jomph I Weimer Robert R. Matormey and various transactions, securities, and bookings. References include Washington Geiti, National Savina, and Livingrton details, but specifics are obscured.

Jomph I Weimer Robert R. Matormey Iowa Sint Lao Carci Pet Niga Peat John Wee Taplin Ana Robert Mo Morrison Kiewst L. Feateoy Washington Geiti Oman Cemianvaaliy Barlow Savina Ody Amety Red Street Company Asin Sextet A. Drary Mii Ull Willan Seimatats George G Laian A. Kelly Wiliam Hanaders Marrinon Bidgyte Barif J Phelps Wurtae x VO Mctaablan Trugtees James 2 Hood Firnan Horner Meterhien Booking Corporation WIDOW Earl Crewelon Alexen Gee Honsey George WF Swartsall Levos Tuttley

Man of Mystery Identified by Fingerprint at Navy

Navy Department identifies missing man as Collins after fingerprint examination. He is ordered to report to the battleship Virginia where he had served before claiming amnesia. Further investigation will follow aboard the Virginia to assess his mental condition and next actions depend on findings.

Navy Department Collins Virginia United States Yvirginia Virgina Boant

Injured boy Norwood Herbert shows improvement after surgery

Physicians at Emergency Hospital reported that seven year old Norwood Herbert is considerably improved after a Monday operation for a broken back. Doctors believe he will recover use of his limbs as his condition progresses. Dr Charles White led the surgical team.

Norwood Herbert Charles 3 White

William H Juennes Named Defendant in Suit Over Bennett Creek Stock

Talbot J Albert sues D. C. Consul Michael William H Juennes former State Department official in Calcutta and ex chief clerk in Baltimore seeks 34000 claiming Juennes induced Albert to invest in Bennett Creek Blazo Co Maryland. Albert alleges Juennes delivered 20 of his own shares instead of half ownership and seeks damages. 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 to Ja New York sentence in federal case

Two swindlers fleeced investors out of 150000 dollars by touting Meslean rhining stocks. Walter Labaree received two and a half years in federal prison and George We Emanuel one year and three months. Both had written schemes across the country.

New York Atlanta Walter Labaree George We Emanuel

Hustling youth Louis Greenburg visits White House

A 14 year old globe trotter named Louis Greenburg arrived at the White House without an appointment, met Secretary Carpenter, and displayed a bank book showing a $300 deposit as proof of his hustle. He traveled from Reading to Atlantic City, then to Baltimore, Reading, and Norfolk, selling papers and making a brisk pace as a local newsie.

Louis Greenburg Globe Trotter White House Carpenter Wblm Louis Palm Beach Lous Atlantic City Jamnil Washington Baltimore Norfolk

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