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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
5
The article details a patent dispute, noting witnesses and testimony about the validity and ownership of a wine related invention. Key figures include Melita Bed, Jett R Fem Ed a Pate, and Kantor. The case involves MeQuo versus Ste Ty Aman, with references to prior filings and examiners.
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mrs. Evan Ingersoll widow of Robert G. Ingersoll, in the case against Joseph Coram and others, awarding a $100,000 fee for services rendered by her husband in defeating the will of Andrew J. Davis, a Montana millionaire. The decision reversed earlier state court outcomes, upheld the contract, and allocated the fee from the estate with partial distribution among heirs.
Joost H Schnetter and Frederick Hyde face sentencing after a jury found them guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States of land worth millions. They may receive two years in prison, a 50000 fine, or both. The case also named John A Benson and Henry Dimond, indicted on the same charge. The trial cost the government about 100000.
The deposition of President Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor, in Loewe & Co v Hatters Union of Danbury Conn, was postponed due to time demands on Attorney Leach. The case, tied to a Supreme Court antitrust ruling on labor unions, now sits before the U S circuit court for Connecticut over damages claimed for interstate business boycott.
A court dismissed a cruelty charge against Woiham Carter related to alleged mistreatment of an 18 month old child at Mrs Reheert Duis farm. The mother testified that Carter’s conduct at the club was cruel but one witness said the claim was unfounded. Prosecutors had listed 115 alleged cruelties. the cigar stump and threat claims were not upheld.
Emanuel Brow was heard in police court yesterday and sentenced to eight months for swindling. He was found guilty of two separate offenses with a single amount of deceit and was ordered to repay victims while serving the term.
Mary Lawrence Keene has filed for separation from her husband Foxhall Keene in Mineola Supreme Court. filed Aug 31, case kept secret until attorneys sought postponement. Foxhall Keene, polo figure and turfman, is abroad for health. Rosemont estate linked. social prominence noted.
The district building inspectors office receives strong backing from the commissioners and workers for Commissioner Neill to lead an investigation into the department. Engineers and inspectors express support, pledging cooperation and any legal steps to uncover facts and improve conditions. The group desires a thorough inquiry directed by Mr Neill and appointees of the President.
The police pension board recommended a widow’s pension of 58 months for Wessner B Yetton, widow of Private Willam F Yetton, who died from a duty related disease on November 9. Their son Edwin S Yetton is granted $10 monthly until age 16. Approved by Coma- Asione West and Maj Sylvester.
The November fire losses totaled $6 nine thousand, with insurance covering $200. Eight fires occurred with four in brick, one in frame, one in stone, and the rest in lumber or similar structures. Ninety three alarms were received, including 39 bell alarms and local alerts.
William B Berlin and William Jackson failed to appear in police court for trial on violation of District game laws. They allegedly shot several squirrels near Brookland on Thanksgiving. Berlin forfeited 10 dollars and Jackson 0 dollars collateral.
Thomas Young, a Black man, was arraigned yesterday on charges of attempted robbery and held in $2000 bail for the grand jury. In default of bail he was sent to jail. The charge stems from an alleged attempt to grab the purse of Misa Marie Cunningham near Thirteenth and G streets last Thursday night. Cunningham identified Young in court.
Frederick Bonun international secretary of the MCA will speak in Washington on South Africa under the Colored Men's Branch of the YMCA for men only at the Metropolitan AME Church. Music by the Armstrong Manual Training School Glee Club and two solos by Master Turner Layton accompany illustrated views from Africa. Mr Smith, who led evangelistic campaigns in Camp Thomas and Cuba, will join as speaker. Woodward, president of the city association, will preside.
Balloting for the National Press Club officers was held at the clubrooms with nearly all members voting. Elected officers include President Withiam F P Spurgeon Washington Post Vice President H E Paine Associated Press Treasurer J Lynn Yeagle Washington Herald Financial Secretary Frederic J Haskin Secretary AC Johnson Chicago Tribune. A board of governors was also chosen, including B G Walker Buston Herald Maurice Splain Philadelphia Record Arthur J Dodge St Paul Pioneer Press J Russell Young Washington Star Walter E Harris Louisville Times Thomas Noyes Washington Star and Thomas J Pence Raleigh News and Observer.
Secretary Wilson requests Richard Sylvester to direct police to prevent bringing cattle calves sheep swine bay straw fodder and dressed stock into the District from Maryland amid a foot and mouth disease scare. Sylvester notes no law allows arrests for quarantine violations and vows prosecution or notices to buyers. Post want ads remain free in classified columns.
Thos Halligan of 16 Hewitt Street Bridgeport Connecticut took Father John’s Medicine and gained five pounds in a week with no injurious drugs. A J Humphrey of Bevan Street appears in poor health for nearly two years but after using the medicine he feels better, eats well, sleeps better, grows stronger and fleshier daily.
A note signed by Mrs Kelleher of First Avenue New York city states she helped a baby recover from broncal trouble by recommending a certain remedy. The letter mentions the baby is improving, and she has advised neighbors as well.
DODGES GAMBLING CHARGE Charged with permitting gambling in its home $33 New York avenue Harr Siford failed to appear in police court yesterday and forfeited $60 collateral Archie Brown of 48 Dingman alse northwest charged with gambling entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a gum trial Pending the trig of the rage he Was released on 360 bail Washingtonians Wed at Hagerstown Hagerstown Md De. 7 -Miss Margaret Kutzen and Mrs William HK Novee path of Washington were married her Sunday at the residence of Nathaniel Gardner by Rev Edward Smithv Smithsburg Methodist Church on an of the bride The couple will reside Washington
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