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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

15

Trainload of Girls on Board for West Coast Trip

A voyage with female chaperons and a crew of men departs for Western cities. Passengers include young women bound for college events, amid anxious faces and cautious crowding as safety and propriety concerns loom.

West

Sansas Mail Held Up

Fragmented OCR text shows a newspaper item about a mail issue tied to a local office or decision. The readable lines reference a delay or hold up and mention a date or action in a brief notice style. Names, places, or exact actions are unclear due to garbled source text.

NkiD Succeeds Stewart and Rest of Interim Staff

Fragmented OCR text notes a leadership change with an assistant secretary and a focus on financial details. Mentions a $290 amount and personnel shifts, but readable facts are limited and ownership of entities unclear.

Crashed Car Injuries Prompt $2500 Claim

A crash on a Washington highway left a rider injured and seeking $2500 in damages. The wreck involved a carriage and occurred yesterday near a dune area. Authorities report the victim was seriously hurt and transported to a local hospital.

Wife Charges Cruelty Case Involving George A Buller Co

The wife alleges cruelty and abandonment by Tom John Geroley, husband of a woman in the George A Buller Company case. She claims neglect and taking their one year old daughter, with the couple married in April. She was taken to her parents after the March incident, seeking relief through the court.

Tom J Hn Geroley Georse A Buller Company Trae

Plea to Save Working Horses During Christmas

Mrs George White of 140 Florida Avenue NW urges Washington women to reduce horse labor during holidays. She cites exhausted horses on streets, brutal drivers, and over 60 dead horses last year, arguing small parcel carry by women would lessen cruelty and suffering in icy conditions.

George White Florida Avenue

Everding Innocent Asserts Government Link In Patent Case

Attorney for Heany argues Everding bears no conspiracy guilt and that Bart on and Tierney manipulated papers to steal Heanys device secrets. He emphasizes Everding's lack of knowledge until a suggestion emerged and vows to show the misconduct rested with Barton and Liefraid rather than his client. Douglas says no witnesses will be called, resting the defense on the government’s showing.

John Heany Ned W Iarton Tierney Gittings Henry Henry Everdon Peta Fitton Thor Barton Patent Office Mike Hartes Douglas Tansy Ienaunes Witesses

Scouting units reorganized under new battalion commands

The text details a military reorganization approving new battalion formations. It designates Lonmin battalions of infantry and officers to form the Fourth Porty vertind and Fortieth Porty‑second units under Maj Sturt Heimtzelman, with the Eleventh Battalion led by Maj Hanson formed from various infantry companies.

Seveta Warssa May Sturt Heimtzelman Hanson

Emory Placed on Retired List and Admiral Promotions

Rear Admiral Adria Witham Ho Ymory recently detached from command of the ser in division of the Atlante fleet at Hongkong was placed on the retired list of UKravy yesterday on account of Lye His retirement promotes Capt William W Kimball to rear admiral in New York. Dec 17 Major Johnson of tester Pa and prominent citizens presented a punch bowl and River service at the navy yard in Brooklyn to the scout ritser Chester with assistance from naval officers. Orders transfer artillery companies about March 1 1909 moving Seventy xty company coast artillery corps from bort Harrancay NY to Fort Hancock and the W'd company coast artillery corps from Key West to Fort Muncock.

Adria Witham Ho Ymory Ser Atlante Hongkong New York Major Johnson Tester Pa Coast Artillery Corps Bort Harrancay, Tia Fort Hancock

Appeals for Glerks Raises for Clerks Delayed by Living Costs

Jackson urges Congress to grant raises for government clerks, arguing private employers have raised wages and living costs rose about 4 percent in a decade. He compares public and private pay, notes long service and competency, and appeals to lawmakers to act now to reward faithful government workers.

Congress Jackson

Deaths in the Ranks from the Philippines War

The War Department lists the deaths of enlisted men in the Philippines including William H Martin of Company C, Robert M Brain of Company M Twenty Ninth Infantry, Arthur Bus Peny of Twenty Fifth Infantry, and Samuel Steffers of Troop It Six, with dates around December 1.

Philippines Wiliam H Martin Company Ty Ffl Infantry Robert Mi Brain Ainth Offantry Tieremier Arthur Bus Peny Twenty Fifth Infantry Decor Sond Simuel Steffers

Supreme Court and Equity Court Records Detailed in One Session

The document records multiple Supreme Court cases with listed justices and counsel, including admissions to practice, plaintiffs in error, and defendants in error. It covers Equity Court Nos 1 and 2 with numerous suits, motions, guardianships, and orders, naming parties such as Green County Ky petitioners, Mary Amiss Quinlan administratrix, and various attorneys.

United States Supreme Court Justice Hardan Justice Brewer Justice White Junice Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Day Justce Moody Upshur Higginbotham Charleston W. Va United States Charles H Freeman Edgar M Biges Alexander T Sullendorger Et Charles J Hughes, Jr Bonaparte Edmund F Richardson Bolicitor General Host Green County Mary Amiss Thell Metropolitan Court Company Va Burton Woafee Cortiomitr Atte Ter Macafee Willam Milan Chiltym Lasile Realty Company Autoriey JC Hedrich Jerry Crem Washington Marten Boahods Willan BC Brgend & Cos Irgie Upp Eyck Noulth

Real Estate Transfers in Various Washington District Lots

A compilation of property transfers listing buyers, sellers, blocks and lots across several Washington neighborhoods including Mount Rainier, Cleveland Park, Richmond, and Columbia Heights. Transactions show parcels such as 6 aid pert lot in Flowered Addition, block 210, and multiple blocks in 10th through 13th streets, with prices mainly at $10 and occasional higher sums like $4,800 for Jot 21 square 433, plus estates in American University Park and Northwest cornhur fifth and M streets.

Pamlifa Heights John Langles Ad Ameran Security and ‘Trust Company Charles Glover Mount Raintet James Rogers William W and Fitzabeth Cerlin Thomas M. Gallagher Sarah PE Third Street Ruse Eaac Felerity Todoln i Raubitt VENRY Legh Reblisim Et Wa Anthonih Mara Geelert the Congregation of the Wisslomaries of the Livine Taye of Jesus Stefet Henry Esser Adelaide Sallie Annette Larcola Richmond Park Washington Impovement Company John Meal Lrichestir Henny Bergmann Anna E Barnlett American University Rhode Island Avenue Bleth Gaventt Streete Wilhelmine Hotel Chariea A Hoter O Street Richard E J Palro Marian Webster Fittesath Sinteeath Pidridge E Jordan Langdon Parh Ira J) Baker Adela Mason Seventeenth Street Florida Avenue David B Murdock Jr Harry A Kite Washington Circle Washington Loan and “Trust Company James B ‘McDonnell Cornhur Fifth M Streets Joseph J Darlington Id ‘Ward T Kaiser Trirty Swenth Street Prospect N Streete Frederick A Linger Et Ax Joseph C Ninth Street Daniel Pielet Ux J Edward Yowler Fourteenth Street Walter H Wilcox James R Miles

Deeds of Trust and Property Advances in Richmond Park and Nearby

A survey of multiple deeds of trust shows numerous property liens and mortgages across Richmond Park and adjacent blocks. Items name William H Carlin, Joseph Mattingly, Charles W Stetson, Walter T Austin, John R Shields, and others securing sums for various trustees and beneficiaries, with terms ranging from 3 to 130 months and interest around 6 to 64 percent, detailing blocks, lots, and square numbers under local real estate activity.

Mount Raainmr William H Carlin Joseph Mattngly Charles W Stetson James Rogers Walter T Austin Oliver Murray John R Shields Charles A Shields Myer Cohen Edward L Miles Rudowh Behrend Edger A Behrend Levi Ho David Frederick Gichner Et Ax John T Arma Samuel Drury Lee Browe Vineaard Anthony di Maria Lecbert Genera &Cy William “Mo Lewin Bendantn Leigh Elizabeth M Susan Land Agnes Robinson Richmond Park Annie L. Sinclair Nanale Sir RF E R Monroe J Timnads Northwest Washingtn Improvement Company WTI John K Hey Aquare Cleveland Park Adelaide James S Easley Willan H Sepherd South Huston Realty Company Mogte Isis Salllo Leirn Annetta Lardella Crichister Anna E Bartlett Geoge Immerich Douglass Mackall Alon Marian Webster Richard Wn Herbert A Gall Tohn J Brosnan Richard F Faire Sama EGIS Molar Feleman Bergman Huff Adella Mason Finn Brendenburg Baker Alph Baer George Offutt Oman Mally Maire Howenburg Ani Aleganion Rolf James Walter Robert Satemeri Alfred Edward T Wiliam Yimestan Lewis Peake Marsh INCUE STNG TKK America Searity Ato A Sa Hinek Squire Ito James BR Miles Walter R Wil George Laura Romagh Necire Wilcos George T Hane Colwell Sears Cmt Charles F Bares Tohr Fe Larner John Hanilar Waskingiey Rustmpany James Denise Edwards Albert Fo Maderra Sawyer Ferro Mount Pleasant Earant Plains Margaret. Lang SJ Coughlan Decker Secue Charles Br Vrarsh Ynars

Atlantic Fleet Set for Cuban Waters Amid Fleet Movements

The armored cruiser Montana finishing repairs at Norfolk Navy Yard receives four large torpedo set propellers and ammunition as Atlantic Fleet prepares to depart within the next fortnight to join Montana North Carolina and other vessels. Trials and readiness off Virgil Capos scheduled before sailing to Cuban waters.

Montana Torfelh Atlantic Hampton North Carolina Cuban

Army Orders List of Transfers and Commissions

The document outlines leaves of absence for several officers at Fort Leavenworth, a board to exam enlisted men for promotion to second lieutenant, and appointments including Maj Willson and Major Rive. It notes transfers among infantry units, appointments to medical corps, and ordnance department duties, with several unit and location references and overseas movements.

William Wo Bertsch Furd Joe Ot Garry Lo Jo Mtven Fort Leavenworth Kara Faward L Munson Medical Corps Apts Alexander L Dade Harve W Willer Henry S. Wygant Thirrend Arthur Wo Moree Willson Stamper la Tallyd Providence Harry Adams Twenty Third Infantry Twenty Sixth Infantry Iet Clent Claries A Thuis Twenty Aixth Infantry Hirst Ideal George Richardson Medical Reserve Corps San Frenel John F. Rive Quartermaster General of the Army William S Barriger Pighit Cau McClellan John Maul PH Gell Waukegan Tl Field Artillery Mlinoie National Guard

Band Concert Tonight Featuring Historic Overture Mix

The program lists Marehe Wlitalee Overture, Pancredi Sacred Song, the Marin Grand Selection, Gabriella Orchestral Suite, Sigurd Jorxalfar Vorspiel, In the King's Hall Intermezzo, Borgbilds Dream, and March Homage. Ancient dance Rigaudon, Excerpts from The Grand Vogul Finale, With Sword and Lance. Performers include Schubert, Rossiot, Waxcherost, Pizzi, Gries, Raft, Tudern, Starke.

Marehe Wlitalee Pancredi Marin Gabriella Sigurd Jorxalfar Borgbilds Rigaudon

Sailor's sanity questioned in federal court case

Arthur Jenkins of the United States Navy, arrested on a charge of sending threatening mail to President Roosevelt, has been ordered returned to the receiving ship Haney K at Norfolk for observation of mental condition. Knights go to Baltimore as Alcantara Caravan of the Order of Alhambra and Knights of Columbus travel by train to install a new caravan. they return at 1 AM.

Supreme Court District of Columba Equity Court NO Justles Barnard United States Savings Bank Lauda Decres Pro Confesso Lackleton & Cor H Warner Jr Bank McDermott D Wiliams Bof Warner Jr Donaldson Coustas Wardman Hobbs T P Woodward Mosby Walliams United States Gaynor Lime D ‘W Baker and Stuert & Mcomera Legge Legge Guardian Ben Patton AC Litera Fairfax Carrington Gies Rhine Va Rhine Attorneys Giety Mitchell Dive Adriaana Lonoghue Adrianns Ho Jones Vs Jones Peyton —King & Nell Sweeney & Matler and Stearman Derr Poynor @ Taylor White Doyle Miamien Isadore Kahn Equity Colrp Justin Wright Alaler Tankerstormsys Af Montagne Mark Stearman Salis Xs Coustes CF Carti—forret Withnell Tatston & Siddons Ye Storty P Hoover Kautman Prince Attorners Darlington Peter Donoghue Gertimar Rothselita Corltit Stafford Connecti Us General Life Insurance Company Tome Neill Mexeill MJ Folbert Darling Aled PlaintIt Interney Lo Emig Jones Notions Tar Hartford Arthur Jenkons Baltimore Alcantara Order of Mie Alhambra Tnigits of Columbus Washington Baltamore and Annapolis

Orders to Naval Officers From Pearl Harbor 1908

The document lists a group of naval officers assigned to ships and stations including Rainbow, Monterey, Monadnock, Helena, and Concord. It notes transfers or commands for officers such as B Harber, B McLean, EE Capehart, J A Hoogenerf, J A Randal, JQ Downey, and H Butts, with duties spanning hospitals, naval attaché roles, and sea commands at Pearl Harbor and Tokyo.

Pear Giter Harber Quadra Pacific B McLean Carroll EE Capehart Rainbow Hickey Midenigman Clark F Leeu J A Hoogenerf Monterey Monadnock Randal Ard Mannie Concord A Witch L E Bernheim Corcoud Irwin Concord Coromander Tokyo Pering

Polo Ground Assured at Potomac Park Near Tidal Basin

President Roosevelt has ordered Bromwell to arrange a polo ground in Potomac Park near the tidal basin. Weather will delay till next spring. Fort Myer Cavalry officers supported the effort, and Chevy Chase and other clubs are expected to organize polo teams.

Potomac Park Iiet Roosevelt Bromwell Tort Myer Chevy Chase Fort Myer

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