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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1904

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14

Peonage Case Appeal Hinges on Supreme Court Decision

Attorney General in his brief says thousands remain in involuntary servitude awaiting Supreme Court ruling in We Civatt v United States. Judge Clyatt from Georgia and government argue the statute enforces peonage. officials note many cases postponed awaiting the Court. The brief asserts the executive branch is paralyzed and that the liberty of thousands, mostly colored, hinges on the decision, with conditions worse than slavery in some instances.

Supreme Court Clyatt Georgia Supreme Court of the United States United States Ciyort Moody Fifth Circuit

Against the Gas Company court case on Potomac pollution

A district court opinion affirms a ruling by Justice Liver on a pollution challenge to a gas company’s waterworks near a Potomac tributary. The case centers on alleged ammoniacal wastewater discharges and river pollution, with scrutiny of the works by Wooshatt company and related water flow claims. Representing the defense were Wir wis chu and others, with the government represented at the hearing by United States Attorneys.

Vesterdi Chig Potomac Bpvaliee Toth T Norta Pst Tate Char Ross Pirry & Son T Tomibint United States Bach

Watson Trial Set for Next Monday in Embezzlement Case

The court heard arguments by United States Attorney Morgin Ho Beach and James M. Wits attorney A Worthington regarding indictments for illegal embezzlement of funds in the hands of Justus Wright. The judge indicated trial would start next Monday, with discussions on whether to proceed this week or delay until after holidays.

United Shits Attorr A . Worthington James M. Wits Justus Wright Watson Woulf Beach Fromyott Beth Bis Tre Pen Ling Walen

Sale of Virginia Property and Debtor’s Petition

The report covers a debtor’s petition filed by Adams of Mertiv Te Ter tar s Contractor Files and related notices about exemptions in Fauquier County Virginia. It also mentions government receipts and expenditures, including internal revenue and customs, plus a demurrer in a separate embezzlement case involving Frank Fiumy’s former employee O’Brien.

Fea Fpost H de Pits Narris Tent “Marshall Fauquier C Vite MW Adams Mertiv Te Ter Tar ’S

Shaffer Appeal Denied By District Court of Appeals

The District Court of Appeals affirmed Augustus L. Shaffer’s first degree murder sentence for killing his ex wife Catherine Shaffer, to be hanged. Chief Justice Alvey wrote the opinion noting six assignments of error, including evidence rulings and expert testimony. The court upheld the lower ruling. overrefinement should not prevent justice. Assistant US Attorneys Turner and Kelgwin prosecuted. Shaffer was represented by Davis and Lambert & Baker.

District Court of Appeals Augustus L. Shaffer Catherine Shaffer Alvey Shaffer Agnes Ivey Georgia Cover Lst Tor Tdliffe Witne Lis Smurt United States Charles E. Turner Charles A Kelgwin Henry EB Davis and Lambert & Baker Court of Appeals District of Columbia Juste Morrt Justice Shepard Louis Taylor Va Justice Morris Sanford Police Court Justice Morrie Lorenz Nordtinger Va Justice Shepard

Decision Upholds Market Area Street Regulation

District of Columbia Court of Appeals today upheld police court convictions for obstructing streets and sidewalks near Center Market. The ruling sustains regulations by the DC Commissioners based on Congress acts of 187 and 1892, allowing stands for farmers and preventing nuisance by squatters or wagons blocking thoroughfares. Assistant Corporation Counsel Francia H Stephens argued the cases.

Center Market Board of Commissioners J Taylor Walter R Sanford Agar District of Columbia Court of Appeals Taylor B Street Cennter Market Sanford Coungel Francia H Stephens

Turkey prices stay moderate for Christmas dinner

Local produce dealers assure shoppers turkeys will not be scarce or prohibitively expensive this Christmas. A large dressed turkey supply exists now with more expected, as prices hold around 20 cents per pound and aims to avoid deterring moderate-income buyers.

Turley

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Cure Ad

A vintage ad urges readers to stop catarrh and coughs before consumption, promising absolute cure through Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder. It touts quick relief and claims hundreds of long standing cases cured, with sale and guarantee by Affleck’s Drug Store, 1429 Pa. Ave.

Affleck Pa.ave

Senators and Members Now in Washington Card

Large roster of senators and representatives listed with state abbreviations and street addresses. Highlights include Arnold Aldrich, William B. Bate, James H. Berry, Henry Cabot Lodge, Joseph Cannon, Josiah Bailey, and many others serving in Washington.

Washington Senate P Frye Hamilton Aldrich Nelson WR The Arlington Alger Russell A Mich Allee J Frank Delaware Allison W B Iowa Ankery Levi Washington Dacon Augustus O Oregon Ave Berry James H. Ark Biveridge Albert J Ind Portland Blackburn Joseph C S 19Th St. Blanham Henry E New Hampshire James P Arkansas Clay Alexander Georgia Cockrell Francis M. Mo Astan Culberson Charles A Tex Shelby M I Mass Daniel John W Columbia Road Depew Chauncey M Harles Ohio Colorado Charles H Nebraska Dillingham William P Vt the Cochran Dolliver Jonathan P Lown Mage Ave Dryden John New Jersey Dubois Fred T Idaho St Elkins Stephen H Vairhanks Charles W Tid Toraker Joseph A Josirr Addian Louisiana Fulton Charles W. Oreg Jacob H. H Richmond Gamble Robert J South Daxote Gibson Paris Montana Gorman Arthur P Maryland Hall Eugene Hansbrough Henry C Dak St. Hawley Joseph R Conn Nat Heyburn Weldon B Hopkins Ilinois Kean John New Jersey Kearns Thomas Utah Kistredgh South Dakota Knox P St Latimer Asbury C South Carolina LODGE Henry Cahat Long Chester I Kan Maas Mccomas Louis Mccreary Jamea BD Cochran McClmber Forter J NM Dak McEnfry Samuel 1 Louis'ana Meclalrin Ansel J Wississippi Mallory Stephen R Martin Thomas Arlington Proctor Redfield Quarles Joseph V Wisconsin Kathan Willard Simmons Furnifold Mel North Carolina Reed Spooner John C Wis St Stewart William WV Nevada STONE William J Vissourt Taliaffaro James P Clorida Teller Henry Tillman Benjamin Adamson William C AIKC Wyatt Amos L Roland Ames Butler Massachusetts Babcock Joseph W Hadger Ne Witt Barker Robert New York John H. Ala the Riggs Bartholdt Richard Wissouri Bartlett Charles L Georgia Dassett Edward Mi New York Arthur L. Pao Jack Tex Cairn UCDF Adam Minn Fostal Beidler Jacob A the Highlands Bowers Eston Wiss Bowersock Justin D Kansas Rowie Sydney J Alabama Bradley Thomas W Brandegee Frank B Connecticut Urantley Williams Breazdale Phanor Bhick Abraham L Indiana Brooks Franklin E Cole Get Broussard Robert F Brown James W Pennsylvania Hmurlett John L Alo Burton Theodora EH 17Th James J Mo New Willard Cowherd William Wighian Croft George W Cromer Indiana Crowley Joseph WB Tilinola Crumpacker Edgar D Indiana Currier Frank D Dewey Curtis Charles Kang Francia W. Walsh Dalzell John Pa Danius Milton J California Archibald Bo Mich Hamilton Davey Robert C Davidson James H Davis Charles R Minn Tha Riggs Robert W Fla Oxford Dayton Alston MarLborough Dearmond David A Missouri Defver Arlington Penny James W Varland Dickerman Dinsmore Hugh A Ark Biron Joseph Mc Dolgherty John Missouri Douglas William NH Dovlner Hindburn Bow Ya the Riggs Draper William H Dresser Solomon R Pa New Willard Driscoll Michael BE Charles T Normandie Dwight John W No Emrich Martin Illinois ESCH John J Evans Alvin Pa Dewey Field Sco*t Texas Finley David Fitzgerald John J Fitzpatrick Morgan C Flack Flood Henry D Virginia Fordney Joseph W. Mich Blas Foss George Edmund Alinde Foster David J Vermont Foster George P Fowler Cherlee Shoreham Frexch Burton L Fuller Charles E Alinois Gaines John W Tenn Gaines Joseph H Cairo Garber Harvey C Gardner Augustus P Mase Albany Gardner N J Dewgy. Gardner Midh Chifton St Garner John N Henry R Tennessee Gilbert George G Ky National Gillespie Oscar W Gillet Charles W Hamilton Gillett Frederick HY Mass Llette James Glass Carter Virginia Goebel Herman P Goldfogle Golch D Linn Kentucky Goulden Corcoranot Webber A R Weems Capell Weisbe, CH WILEY Antonso Wiley William H New Servey Williams James FR Williams John 3 Mississippi Williamson J MN Wilson Frank E William W Ilnois Woodyard Harry C West Virginia Wright Chertes William J Young H O Michigan the Hamilton Zenor William T Capitol St Elegates Kalantanaole Jonah K Hewatt Mas McGuire Bird Okla Raleigh Rodey Bernard N M. Riggs Hous J F Arizona Degetau Federico Realgent Com Forto Rico HOUSE Cannon Joseph G Vermont Ave McDowell Clerk Casson Henry Bet Lyon Logan McElroy Joseph C Colder Henry N Col. Ré

Supreme Court—General docket notes and adjournments

Long list of court actions and attendees from the Supreme Court and District of Columbia courts, including admissions to practice, arguments by Elihu Root, adjournments to December 14, and numerous cases across equity, circuit, and criminal courts. Names include Henry Muhlker, Lucius, Glyatt, Root, Alvey, Morris, Shepard, Anderson, Clabaugh, and many others with case numbers and procedural notes.

United States Supreme Court Justice Harlan Justice Brewer Justice Brown Justice White Justice Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Hajmes Justice Day George Wright Council Bluffs Iowa DB D Lucius Cawthon-Coleman Company Harry Pillans Henry Muhlker New York and Harlem Railroad Company Elihu Root Lra Esinu Root Samuel M. Glyatt United States William G Brantley Clyntt Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court Anderson Lee Va Monumental Saving Association Beach & Mather Padgett & Forrest Circuit Court NO 1 Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co Lynch Francis Weatherness Bailey National Benefit Association Small Va Stat Va Weatherless Halley Baptist Church Va Small Ya Balley National Benefi Association Lang Obyme Whaley Mueller J A Johnson R Preston Shealey Lynch Et al Birney & Stewart Ridaut Larner Peta Bond Lambert Baker Dunn Union Surety and Guaranty Company Cole & Donaldson W Redmond C H Syme Downey Times Company Campbell Carrington J McD Carring Lambert & Baker

Real estate transfers list for Frederick and area bold

Real estate transfers record multiple deeds across Frederick streets and neighborhoods. Transactions include Mochabes to Osterman and Butler for lots 21 22 and 40 in square 7h at $10, Beverly to Daniel for lot 28 in square 766 at $10, Russell to Atwell for lot 117 in square 1242 at $10, Fisher to Linger for jot 61 in square 128 at $10, De Graffenrisch to Gaegler for lots 75 to 78 in square 307 at $10, and Creamer to Rout for lot 1%6 in square 617 at $10. Additional transfers include Flather trustee to Edwin D Flather for lot 6 at $8, Mahomney to Graham for lot 36 in square 73 at $10, Dariget to Garriott for parts of lots 19 and 20 in block 33 at $10, Larcombertua to Grorgstown College for lot 44 in square 1222 at $400, and Wardman and Campbell to Isabella Bryant for lot 80 in Moore & Barbola’s Addition at $10.

Second Street Frederick L Mochabes Gilbert J Osterman Orlando W Butler Aunte L Beverly Et Leonard P Daniel Thirtieth Thirty-first Wiliam H Russell Et Laura Atwell Valley Street Scott Street Howard C Fisher Et Ax Frederick Harry Wardman John G Campbell Isabella

Deeds of trust and legal notices across multiple wards

A long list of deeds of trust records names, connected parties, and secured amounts across Squares 958 to Meridian Hill, with details on lenders, borrowers, property lots, and terms. A separate note reports Margaret Jackson, a reform school pupil, committed to jail for six months after a police court hearing following disturbances at the Girls Reform School.

Reform School Margaret Jackson

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