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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

9

Trainload of Girls Chaperoned on Guard at Sea Voyage

A mixed crew ferries young women in a holiday voyage toward the West with wary faces and determined escorts. The piece notes several guards and chaperons aboard as the ship progresses to destination ports amid anticipation and fear.

West

SANSAS MAIL HELD UP

Fragments indicate a local notice about mail or a postal delay or hold up. The readable text mentions offices and a possible event or decision, but the exact action, names, or dates are not clear from the snippet.

Damaged OCR Brief Notes Assistant Secretary and Funds

Fragmentary text records an official note about an assistant secretary and a withheld or misreported amount of 290 dollars. Mentions department, probable inquiry, and directions to locate further details. The readable items reference people, roles, and an audit context without clear dates or locations.

Injured Rider in Car Crash Demands $2500

Wabington highway crash injuries prompt claim for $2500. Victim says vehicle struck while riding yesterday. details mixed with unclear names and locations. Authorities investigating. seriousness of injuries noted.

Wife Charges Cruelty Against Tom John Geroley

A wife accuses Tom John Geroley of cruelty in a case filed with the George A Buller Company. She says their one year old daughter was harmed in March and that she fled to her parents after the incident. Post Want Ads show free listings and no charges announced.

Tom J Hn Geroley Georse A Buller Company Atortisines

Plea for the Horse by Mrs George White

A City editor appeals to women to ease horse fatigue during Christmas by carrying home small packages. He cites horses exhausted on streets, brutal drivers, and over 60 dead horses in the past year, urging reduced workload to spare animals from suffering.

George White Florida Avenue

Everding Innocent Denial Shapes Heany Patent Trial

Attorney for Heany argues Everding bears no conspiracy blame, claims government showings reveal substitution and interlineations on Heany patent papers by Barton and Liefraad. Defense contends Everding lacked knowledge until late, plans to prove intent to sell device secrets, while the prosecution expects to rest on government evidence.

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

Scouts Reorganized Amid Warime Battalion Realignments

The text outlines a military reorganization assigning battalions of infantry and cavalry, with captains elevated to majors and new battalion commands created. Majors May Sturt Heimtzelman and Hanson are named to command the reorganized units, including the Fortieth Porty-second and others to form the Eleventh Battalion.

Seveta Warssa May Sturt Heimtzelman Hanson

Emory on Retired List and Navy Promotions

Rear Admiral Adria Witham Ho Ymory, recently detached from command of the Atlantic fleet in Hongkong, was placed on the retired list of the Navy. Capt William W Kimball was promoted to rear admiral in New York as a result. Major Johnson and a delegation presented a punch bowl and River service at the Brooklyn navy yard for the scout ritser Chester. Orders issued for transfer of Seventy xty coast artillery to Fort Hancock and W'd company to Fort Muncock around March 1, 1909.

Adria Witham Ho Ymory Ser Atlante Hongkong New York Major Johnson Tester Pa Coast Artillery Corps Bort Harrancay, Tia Fort Hancock Broadway Droop & Son& CO Be Parys American Line Plymouth Cherbourg Southampton Philadelphia Queenstown Fiverpoals Atlantic Transport Line London Mirect RED Star Line Antwerp Paris White Star Line Cliverpool Hosten T Lucenstown Liverpool New York & Weste Italy Egypt Madelin Gibrltar Republic Apt Malo Varolo Cedric Iinet Washington F Street R M Hicks Aniporto Rio Stlanship CO Browlwa Hamburg-Amerigan Tondon Hanburg aples—Genon Thes Hs Pawatrt Company Branduny BF Drip & Sons Ws Southern Railway Orleans ASN Chattanooga Wemphiss Daly Charleston Jacheongle Pirida Moat Toarstars Califoria Manon Risa Om Bremont LS Brown General Agout Irfole and Western Railway Union Station Xtas Nortok Mowerelu Kooavill Oanare Bristal Ireana Bert Uyt Tom Suncay Norfox Imam Daly Territe Luray Souhwos Norston

Appeals for clerks raise a favor to Congress

Editor urges Congress to grant pay raises for government clerks, arguing cost of living has risen over the past decade while private employers have increased wages. The letter insists clerks deserve fair compensation, citing living costs and loyalty, urging action by lawmakers and readers to support a government clerks raise.

Congress

Deaths in the Ranks from the Philippines War

The War Department lists enlisted men killed in the Philippines. Names include William H Martin of Company C infantry, Robert M Brain of Company M Twenty ninth infantry, Arthur Bus peny D of Twenty fifth infantry, and Samuel Steffers Troop It Sixth cavalry, with December dates and decorations noted.

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

Legal Record highlights Supreme Court and equity court dockets

The document lists Supreme Court justices and cases in error including Freeman, Biges, and Sullendorger, with noted attorneys and defendants. Equity Court No 1 and No 2 entries cover numerous matters such as mortgage, guardianship, and bond appointments, along with various attached solicitors and counsel appointments, continuing into scheduled motions and decedent administrations.

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 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 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

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington City Limits

Real estate transfers listed include transfers in Pamlifa Heights Lot 6 Block 10 Flower Ad addition Mount Rainier James Rogers with wife to William W and Fitzabeth Cerlin, five thousand and ten dollars. various parcels traded among George Shepherd, Charles Bland, and other parties. Notable properties include blocks 210 1547 2986 and streets such as Third and Thirteenth followed by Richmond Park and Columbia Heights. The consolidated docket names multiple trusts, companies, and individuals including American Security and Trust Company, Simeon S Buscard, and Margaret Davis with values ranging from ten to six thousand five hundred dollars.

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—Henn WH Bergmann Anna E Barnlett American University Rhode Island Avenue Bleth Gaventt Streete Wilhelmine Hoter 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 Additions in Various Subdivisions

A lengthy list of deeds of trust secured by properties in Mount Rainier Richmond Park Cleveland Park and other Washington DC area blocks. Names include William H Carlin Walter T Austin Edward L Miles Adelaide C Tere Annine L Sinclair John K Hey and Adelaide Mason. Trusts secure sums ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars with terms from 1 to 3 years and interest around 6 percent, semiannual or quarterly, with specific lot and square references across multiple neighborhoods.

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 America Scurity Way Tr Company Ato A Sa Hinek & Squire Ito James BR Miles Walter R Wil George Laura Romagh Necire Wilcos George T Hane Colwell Sears Charles F Bares Tohr Fe Larner John Hanilar Waskingiey Rustmpany James Denison John Edwards Albert Fo Maderra Ferro Mount Pleasant Earant Plains Margaret Lang SJ Coughlan Decker Secue Charles

Atlantic Fleet Sets New Propulsion Upgrades for Montana

The armored cruiser Montana receives new propellers and four large quintals of ammunition as it prepares to join North Carolina and other vessels of the Atlantic Fleet. The group plans to move toward Cuban waters after standercozza trials off Virgil Capos in the coming days.

Montana Torfelh Atlantic Hampton North Carolina Cuban

Army orders list leaves of absence and transfers

A long Army orders list notes leaves of absence for officers and enlisted men for three to seven months, boards for promotion eligibility at Fort Leavenworth, and numerous transfers to different infantry units and staffs. It also mentions medical corps appointments, recruiting service postings, and transport movements with ships and ports listed in scattered, partly garbled form.

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 at the City Hall

A varied program features Marehe Wlitalee overture and Pancredi sacred song, plus selections including Gabriella orchestral suite and Sigurd Jorxalfar Vorspiel. Also planned are In the Kings Hall intermezzo, Borgbilds Dream, and Homage ancient dance with Rigaudon excerpts and finale pieces.

Marehe Wlitalee Pancredi Gabriella Sigurd Jorxalfar Borgbilds Rigaudon

Sailor Held Over Mental State Ordered For Observation

Arthur Jen Kons of the United States Navy, arrested on charges of sending dangerous post to President Roosevelt, is ordered returned to the receiving ship Haney K at Norfolk for observation of his mental condition. Knights Go to Baltimore. Alcantara Caravan of the Order of Alhambra and Knights of Columbus traveled to Baltimore last night on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway to install a new caravan, returning at 1 AM.

Hartford Arthur Jenkons United States Baltimore Alcantara Order of Mie Alhambra Tnigits of Columbus Washington Baltamore and Annapolis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Tsun Doliphia Vorip Sr Tamer Puthon Minow Cole New Yorke Og New York Ward Ceewee Ee Siam Pippeal

Naval Officers Ordered to Commands in 1908 Dispatch

The Pearl Admiral Giter B Harber announces assignments for United States naval officers. Roles include command of Rainbow and Monterey vessels, with surgeons and lieutenants reassigned to Concord, Canacao, and other stations. Commissioned officers shift duties across flagship and support ships, including Tokyo postings and naval attaché duties.

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 to Be Built in Potomac Park

President Roosevelt has ordered Bromwell to plan and prepare polo grounds at Potomac Park near the tidal basin. Weather delays may push ground work to next spring, with cavalry officers from Fort Myer backing the move and local clubs likely to form polo teams including officers from Fort Myer.

Potomac Park Iiet Roosevelt Bromwell Tort Myer Chevy Chase Fort Myer

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