Shepard to preside MRE Duell associate justice
President names Hon Seth Shepard to succeed Chief Justice Alvey and Hon Charles H Duell to succeed Shepard as associate justice. Shepard, a Democrat and former patent expert, hailed by lawyers. Duell, New Yorker and former Commissioner of Patents, lauded for patent law mastery. Confirmation anticipated after holidays. both likely to qualify after Chief Justice Alvey retires.
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Justice Alvey
Senate
Duell
Patents
New Yorker
Seth Shepard
District Court of Appeals
Richard Whaalver
Justice Shepard
Charles H. Dwell
Moody
Adjudged of Unsound Mind and Absences at Funeral
A marshal's jury led by Deputy U S Marshal Edgar L Furner yesterday adjudged William H R Garnett Sidney Warren Brown Lel Richardson Edmond Johnson Sarah Seavers and Alfred Johnson William E E Walker colored to be of unsound mind and subject to guardianship others found to be of sound mind were discharged Lieut John C Daley of the Ninth police absent in Buffalo N Y attending a relative's funeral Sergt Fulvey in command Cor Mth and F corner store ad shows Huyler's gift idea
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United States
Edgar L. Furner
Wiliam HR. Garnett
Sidney Warren Brown
Leli
Richardson
Edmond Johnson
Sarah Seavers
Alfred Johnson
William EE. Walker
Lieut. Daley
John C. Daley
Ninth Police Precinct
Buffalo N. X
Sergt. Fulvey
Cardinal Gibbons sells K Street property to Senator Proctor
A deed records Cardinal Gibbons conveying 1424 K Street NW to United States Senator Redfield Proctor for nominal consideration. The sale, brokered by Horatio N. Taplin, involves St Matthew's Church parish property and the parish school St Matthew's Institute. Possession to occur in May with church occupancy continuing until then. location for the school’s future remains undecided and a new site is planned for autumn. Proctor has previously bought a Catholic school site at St Augustine's on Fifteenth Street.
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K Street
United States
Redfield Proctor
Horatio N. Taplin
Baltimore
St Matthew's Church
Taplin
Senator Proctor
Thomas
Lee
St Matthew's Institute
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Father Lee
Senator Procter
Washington
St. Augustines Church
Fifteenth Street
Congress Alone Has Power Over Street Car Motormen
Acting upon Engineer Commissioner Biddle’s recommendation the District Commissioners replied to Attorney F S Wey Smith’s complaint about motormen’s exposure to winter weather. They state the remedy lies only in federal legislation by Congress while noting the Commissioners’ past practice of supporting bills from District Committees aimed at better protection for motormen.
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Biddle
F S Wey Smith
Congress
Fire Explodes Cartridge Wounding Woman at Northwest Home
A 19 year old woman living as Marie Meyers at 803 Thirteenth Street Northwest was seriously injured when a pistol cartridge ignited while burning rubbish in the yard. She was taken to Emergency Hospital after the cartridge exploded in the bonfire, the heat discharging the blast.
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Thirteenth Street
Maris Green
Marie Meyers
Will and burial duel over Lt Arnold by trolley death
Coroner and Corporation Counsel cannot decide who should bury Lieut Richard A Arnold after he died from injuries from a trolley car accident. The will may name the rightful executor for body custody, with the morgue holding him until the inquest verdict and death certificate. The deceased's children and widow claim the body for burial beside his first wife at Congressional Cemetery. Autopsy cites cerebral hemorrhage, skull fracture, rib fracture, heart compression, and bladder rupture.
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Richard A Arnold
Lieut Arnold
Fifth and
G Streets
Nevitt
Arnold
Corporation
Duvall
Congressional
Lieut
Glazebrook
Justice Anderson Rules on Co-respondents in Divorce Cases
Justice Anderson signed a decree in Walter Whittaker versus Leah E Whittaker ruling that omitting the co-respondent name in infidelity based divorce suits does not void proceedings if the co-respondent is unknown. Whittaker, the complainant, secured an absolute divorce in July 1903, and his wife’s bill of review was demurred and sustained. Attorneys Wolf Rosenberg and D W Baker represented Whittaker.
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Justice Anderson
Walter Whittaker
Leah E Whittaker
Whittaker
Inaugural Ball Fight Shapes Pension Building Choice
Washington committee members battle over venue for the inaugural ball as advocacy for the Pension Building grows. Browne and Larner push pet measures, with Legislation and Parks committees naming members and adding names to the Fireworks panel while Library opposition stirs Capitol sentiment.
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Committee On Parks
Congressional Library
House
District of Columbia Committee
Capitol
Senate
Vardaman Plans To Skip Washington Inauguration
From New Orleans dated December 16 special to The Washington Post. Gov. James J. Vardaman of Mississippi has not officially declined the invitation but has hinted to friends he will not attend. He was asked to serve as commander in chief of the Mississippi National Guard, with no personal invitation extended. While a journalist, he criticized Gov. Longino for attending Lincoln’s inauguration with his military staff. Vardaman refused to discuss the matter, saying he does not wish to align with the President.
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Washington
New Orleans
James J. Vardaman
Mississippi
Missaisaippi National Guard
Longino
MacKinley
Guv. Var
James S. Davis Dead Prominent City Businessman Dies
James S. Davis of James S. Davis Sons, 101 Pennsylvania Ave NW, died suddenly at his home 1333 Roanoke St NW. Angina pectoris caused his death after attacks at his store and home. Born June 18, 1842 in the city, he joined his brother in the family hair business in 1871. survived by widow Kate Ireland Davis, son Ireland Davis, daughters Mamie and Faith. Funeral Monday at 11 a.m. at his residence with Rev. J G Butler. internment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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James 8. Davis
James S. Davis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roanoke Street
Davis
Mamie
Faith Davis
J G Butler
Luther Place Memorial Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Courageous Fire Rescue at Hub Furniture blaze
A midafternoon fire at the Hub Furniture Company on Seventh and D streets in Washington threatened the building as Lieut. Patrick J. Sullivan scaled a long ladder and saved Mrs. Mary A. Cook from likely suffocation. Spectators filled the streets as flames drove dense smoke from the basement to the fourth floor and rescue succeeded despite a short ladder. The incident drew nine fire engine companies and three trucks, with total losses estimated around 16000 but insured.
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Mary A. Cook
Jackson Street
Anacostia
Hub Furniture Company
Patrick J. Sullivan
Furniture House
Lieut. Bulivan
Mra. Cook
Sullivan
Engine Company Ust
Eighth Street
Belt
United Power of All
M Fellheimer
Washington B Williams
Charles Linking
Hig
Jury Locked Up Overnight in Gassenheimer Case
The jury in Criminal Court No 1 could not reach a verdict in the Samuel Gassenheimer embezzled railroad tickets case and remain held at City Hall overnight. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kelgwin and Easley Smith led the prosecution. Justice Wright presided as the judge provided further legal instructions. The defendant’s wife and son attended all sessions, and counsel Henry E. Davis received praise for a strong defense before the jury’s continued deliberations.
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Gassenheimer
Samuel Gassenheimer
City Hall
United States
Charles A. Kelgwin
Easley-Smith
Gaasenheimer
Justice Wright
Waa
Wright
Eoatee
District Court of Appeals
Weather Conditions and Local Crime Report Summary
The weather bulletin notes a southeastward Northwestern disturbance bringing light snow to Missouri valleys and light rain to Arkansas and Tennessee, with clearing western districts and warmer trends in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It predicts fair Sunday with some snow in New England and Lower Lake region, and warmer Atlantic coasts south of Virginia. A storm warning is posted for Oregon and Washington coasts. local temps and tides are listed. In Washington, Charles J. Beebe faced arraignment on false pretenses, pled not guilty, and is held on 900 dollar bond for grand jury after allegedly securing an endorsed fraudulent note from Mrs Lilly Specht and fleeing the city.
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Charles J. Beebe
Richmond
Lilly V. Specht
Nerves Power the Body and Cure Disease
The nerves energize the heart lungs brain and all organs enabling digestion filtration and waste removal. When stomach nerves weaken indigestion constipation and inflammation follow, proving that strengthening nerves is essential to cure disease.
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure for Nervous Ailments
A testimonial promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a universal remedy for nerves and a range of conditions from nervousness and sleeplessness to neuralgia and digestive complaints. The statement claims a patient was cured after six bottles, noting a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help. The quote attributes the account to G W Archbold of Gracer, Decatur, Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
W. Archbold
Gracer
Decatur
Ind
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