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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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34

Cortes Death Controversy Reopens Mexico Spain Debate

A Washington Post article from Movember 2 questions whether Hernando Cortés died in Spain or in the New World, citing Parkman Motley and Prescott. The note discusses archival evidence, graves, and the fate of Cortés's remains, with references to Seville archives and the Castilleja de la Launta site.

Motisyaz Farkman Mexico New World Walter Post Washington Post Andersen Hernando Cortés Besa Napa Parkman Motley Anderson Cortes Mica Parkmans New Spain Cortes Wwe Lott Aa Ostorian Prescott Hia Jett Zor Zunura Gomara Burt & Co Publanis Castilleja de la Uesta Seville den Vargas Lausex Trescott Het Hutt sLrom Castilleja de la Ta Thorastery Ust AL Rands Prewent Mexico City Frio Wanda al Uber Cortesatt Sitlig

Lewisohn Estate Victory in New York Based Suit

The Lewisohn estate suit in New York failed to sell the Me estate and involved a 51 New York stake. The case concerned alleged profits and a litany of parties, including Mr Bigelow, with references to state supreme courts and a Massachusetts result, reflecting a complex probate dispute and unfinished actions across jurisdictions.

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

The government today appealed to the United States Supreme Court from the district court decision restraining the Lats Tita dredging company from collecting taxes. The dredging firm, under contract with the federal government, operates at the harbor. The appeal concerns ownership and taxation related to the dredging project and harbor water rights.

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

Munions Cold Remedy Promises Quick Cure

An OCR fragment touts Munions Cold Remedy as relieving lung discharges and aches, curing grip and obstinate coughs, and preventing pneumonia. It claims to soothe swollen joints and restore vitality, urging readers to ask a druggist for Rheumation Remedy.

New Skin Remedy Claims Rapid Relief for Itching

An obscure ad note touts a skin remedy called Poslam promising quick cures for itching and scalp issues. It mentions availability at Ogams Dowels and Peoples Drug, claiming ongoing supply in New York City, with claims of relief for various skin troubles.

Aduliu Infanta Bistabios Peoples Drug New York

Tracy Jeffords Opposes Capital Punishment At Hearing

Tracy Jeffords, assistant United States district attorney, told a Chamber of Commerce subcommittee that capital punishment is immoral and ineffective as a crime deterrent. He noted many states and countries have abandoned hanging or electrocution, urging a shift toward abolition as the city woefully exposed in reports of punishing methods and broader societal impacts. He cited his role in convicting murderers and argued for a legal reexamination of the death penalty.

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 a new era of tree care as scientists treat large urban avenues and parks in Washington with advanced methods. Tree doctors diagnose diseases, study soil, and brace limbs with iron clamps while filling rotted trunks with materials to save the tree.

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Great tree of Sula Mexico sparks debate on size and height

DR WF CALE of Washington writes that a Wide World magazine description of Sula Mexico's great tree may misstate its height. He notes the trunk diameter near 104 feet and crown begins low, with the tree possibly the largest by girth, overshadowing a cathedral grounds near Oaxaca. He recalls visiting it and doubts a 9 foot height, cites its mountaintop Sierra Madre habitat and comparisons to Lebanon cedars.

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

Rescue and Fire Highlights Saver Who Fled With Wallet

A man named Burruss used his coat to smother flames on Leroy Thomas a Black youth of 18 riding a Weyele on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Burruss coat burned and contained $500 which officers recovered later. Thomas was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment after his coat caught fire during the incident.

Leroy Thomas Hom Pemsylvania Avenue Rpe Burrusa Tiuelid Street Burruss Bowery

Stay in contempt case delays mandamus order

The Court of Appeals ordered an indefinite postponement of mandamus for the arrest of Samuel Gom pere John Wright Mitchell and Frank Morrison, who were held in contempt and sentenced by Justin Wright. Attorneys note no ruling from the District Court of Appeals will occur until the US Supreme Court acts on a petition for 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 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 Swindler Caught With Worthless Check

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

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

Molasses Label Name Under Review by Federal Board

The U S Board of Food and Drug Inspection held a hearing on whether the term New Orleans molasses may continue to be used for modern sugar cane molasses made by vacuum pan boiling and centrifugal extraction. Several manufacturers urged retaining the name while others urged renaming noting the modern product differs from historic varieties. Participants included Dr Dunlap of the board and representatives from Renton & J Word New Orleans P Dutt & Son Fittsburg and Halnin Green & Co Philadelphia.

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

SEEKS JURY FOR COLLIER MURDER TRIAL OPENS

John W. Collie a former policeman stands trial in Criminal Court No 1 for the murder of Police Capt Mathews. Attorneys Lipscomb and Taylor plan to call about 40 witnesses plus twenty sworn at last month’s session. Government prosecutors include District Attorney Daniel W Baker and aides Turner Harvey Given and Michael J Mangan. A new 24 man panel is drawn to replace the exhausted panel. the jury box is to be filled today with trial expected to 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 session records complex patent and legal appeals

The document details numerous cases heard by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, listing judges including Chief Justice and Justices Robb and Meier, with numerous parties in error and in appeal. It records judgments, reversals, remands, and orders across diverse dockets, from patent to land and equity matters, noting procedural actions and attorney representations.

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Deeds of Trust Items Across City Trusts and Secured Sums

A fragmented OCR listing deeds of trust and security details across multiple blocks and squares. It names buyers, trustees, and institutions like Equitable Cooperative Building Association, German American Building Association, and Washington Road Trust Company, with secured amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and terms of years and interest rates.

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 Bid Notes and Names Across Undefined Entries

Fragmented OCR item lists many individuals and entities, including Jomph I Weimer, Robert R. Matormey, and others, with references to securities, trustees, and financial assignments. The readable portions show scattered names and potential transactions but no coherent event or outcome.

Man of Mystery Identified as Collins Returns to Virginia

Navy department orders Collins back to the battleship Virginia after fingerprint tests identify him as the missing man who says he cannot remember his identity. A further mental evaluation will be conducted aboard the Virginia upon his arrival, with ongoing department action tied to those findings.

Navy Department Collins Virginia United States Yvirginia Virgina Boant

Injured boy Norwood Herbert improves after surgery

Physicians at Emergency Hospital reported Norwood Herbert, a seven year old, shows decided improvement after a Monday operation for a broken back. Doctors believe he will recover use of all limbs. prior to surgery his body was largely paralyzed from neck down. Dr Charles J White led the surgery.

Norwood Herbert Charles 3 White

Consul Michael H Juennes Named Defendant in 34000 Suit

Talbot J Albert sues D. Consul Michael H Juennes former State Department official in Calcutta for 34000 alleging inducement to invest in Bennett Creek Blazo Co Maryland. Albert claims Michael delivered his own 20 shares instead of the agreed stock split. Attorneys John Rose and Henry H Glassis 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

Swindlers Sentenced in New York Frauds Case

Two swindlers who fleeced investors of 150000 dollars by selling malfunctioning stocks were sentenced in federal court. Walter Labaree received two and a half years while George Emanuel Drew got 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 visits White House

A 14 year old globe trotter named Louis Greenburg calls at the White House but cannot see the President. Secretary Carpenter greets him and he shows a bank book with a $300 deposit as a proof of his hustling credentials. He travels from Reading to Atlantic City then to Baltimore and Washington, selling papers and newspapers during a busy trip.

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