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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

27

High-Life Suit Details in Brokaw Divorce Trial

Long settler of a New York divorce case reveals costs for counsel stenographer and travel as W Jules Brokaw seeks $300,000 yearly alimony. Testimony covers servants, maids, doctors, and cigarettes tied to Mrs Brokaw’s alleged conduct and finances. The defense portrays Brokaw as generous, while Mrs Brokaw shows strain from publicity.

New York Lefend Mineola L. I Cousig W. Joulé Brokaw Cane Hilcounsel John B.mcknire Brokaw Broklaw Hrokaw James A. Blair Westchester

Switchman Sets Signal Before Death in City Tragedy

Ravert P. Judge a Lackawanna switchman committed death by own action in the city today. He reportedly banged in his emergency signal to danger before hanging himself, holding up trains and coal deliveries. death discovered.

New York Ravert P. Judge Lackawanna

Fragmented OCR Laundry Benefit from Sunlight

The text speaks of sunlight aiding workers and improving cleaning results while describing sunlit work angles and effects on performance. It is an imperfect OCR with garbled phrases but centers on sunlight boosting efficiency and mood for workers.

Eauth Une Modern

One-Armed Hero Sinks Ice to Save Drowning Man

James McGill, despite losing an arm, saved 24 year old William Hanlon from drowning after ice broke on the Wallkill River. McGill plunged into icy water and fought to reach the sinking man, who was revived by physicians on shore. Friends plan to seek a Carnegie Medal for bravery.

Washington Fe Middletown James McGut Willam Hanlon Sakating McGill Hanlon McGil

Naval engineer ends life after conviction

Kiel, Dec. 21. Chief Naval Engineer enagek of the cruiser Daring, convicted of financial irregularities and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment and dismissal, shot himself in his home today.

Jermay Kiel Enagek Écruiser Daring

Farmer and wife attacked by hired man near Baldwinsville

Horace G Hall, an aged farmer, and his wife were attacked at dawn near Baldwinsville. both suffered head injuries. the assailant was identified as Fred Vance, a discharged hired hand. Mrs Hall said Vance sprang from hiding as Hall crossed a road to his barn. Authorities seek him as a suspect.

Max. Surpene W.Y Horace G. Hah Baldwinaville

Fight for million begins in Rhodius will probate case

Indianapolis legal battle over a 1001 estate opens as cousin William Lehnert seeks to probate a will. Complainant accuses Rhodius of unsound mind and alleges a conspiracy to defraud heirs. Etna Dare, a resort keeper, is accused of manipulating Rhodius and marrying him in Louisville. marriage later annulled and appealed to Indiana Supreme Court.

George Rhodius Indianapolis Ind Wiliam Lehnert Rhodius Map Etna Dare Louisville Indiana Supreme Court

Foiled by watchful detainee in transit to Penitentiary

Special to Ti Witla Poh reports the incident with Deputy City official remarks. The article notes a planned jail delivery and a recently constructed jar that allegedly would have aided transport but was thwarted by a timely discovery.

Denville Vas Bes Milne Tg Dare

Complex DC court equity and probate docket items listed

Equity cases, bankruptcy actions, and probate matters across DC courts. Names include Jostles Anderson, Rawsay, Hamar guardian ad litem, Waggarial, Barnard, Lockewood, Fay, Sheeler, O Brien, Hamilton, and many others. Proceedings cover decrees vacated, trustee appointments, bonds set, and petitions for probate and letters of administration with multiple dates, attorneys, and parties named.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO Jostles Anderson Equity O. Gm Barner Joharon Vantiner Platatit J. Neamd Welch E .H. Meorder Plaintif Ettorgoya J.C. Fay J. J. Ba Ungton Barnard & Johnson Tenadell We Sterrett Deere Pee Cuntesa Plaintitt’s Ahorness Louter & Erica Routhwike Sailloger Flatpitt Attoreay J.B. Sheeler Sialin'va Pryor J. W. Owtana Ripinuime W. Glennan Aiomners Irving Williamson Fountain Peston Circuit Court Juffroe Welant Andélon Sith Akception Pataca N. Hopewell Defontads Stornage Maddox .& Gatley Metzger Ve. Mekager Bond Fiatoutt H.R Moulton W. W. Milan Altorceys Donglan H. Wallace United Giates Ex Tek de‘ Merrer Relaor George E. Sullivan Attorner J. H. Stephens Panama Baltimore Ohio Reilread Plalotitfa Allerange

Real Estate Transfers Across Northwest and Surrounding Areas

A dense list of property transfers and lot assignments across numerous DC neighborhoods including Northwest and Petworth. Entries name buyers and sellers, lot numbers or blocks, and prices or notes of transfer, with parcels ranging through multiple streets and squares.

Anesthesia Debated as Four New York Surgeries Discussed

The report examines Dr Jorinesco's recent anesthesia method at the Postgraduate Hospital, detailing four operations and their outcomes. It notes shock, respiratory trouble, and temporary delirium in patients, while warning that the technique may be dangerous and not universally applicable.

Jounenco Provatne Posti Graduste Jorinesco Morrin Judd Jonnesco Ajscomfort Algo Poxt-Gradiste Corning Joritesch Atovail Suminabe

Yoakum Urges Reclaiming Southern Swamp Lands

In a letter presented by Mr. Yoakum the South’s neglected swamp lands are urged for reclamation. He cites North Carolina Virginia and other states noting potential for irrigation drainage and farming prosperity. He argues government survey data show vast lands could support thriving communities and boost land values and farm production.

North Carolina Wirgitia Thesa Yoakum Chicago Ste Mississippi Kentucky Bureau of Dratings Legistippt Valtey Dratani Jowsaverage

Notable First Woman Actress in America Dies at Home

The obituary notes the death of a pioneering American actress described as the first woman of her era in theater. Widely known in pantomime and stage circles, she was linked to Bion Fernandez and celebrated for contributions to the early American performing arts scene.

New “York Lara America Bion Fernandez Diéa Kouptry

Scaffold Collapse Injures Two Laborers at Wisconsin Ave Site

Two Black laborers named James Plater and Albert Humphries were on a 2nd floor scaffold at a new building on Wisconsin Avenue and St Street NW when the scaffold collapsed. They fell about 30 feet but suffered only slight injuries, jumped to their feet, and went to Emergency Hospital for dressings.

Nesro James Plater Albert Himphries Wisconsin Avenue St’ Street

Pardons Granted Prompt Local Hearing

Ambiguous report summarizes a pardon action by authorities involving several individuals. The record references Catherine Nett Zor and Goldier Nett in connection with state board decisions. The fragmentary text notes pardons and a related case under review with limited readable facts.

Harttorg Pamion Stata Stats Board Par Wits Mia Catherine Nett

Poison Diet Death Tied to Fraternity Case

Fragmentary OCR reports a death linked to a poison diet within a college fraternity. Witnesses allege a toxic mixture given under pretended medical authority caused salivation and illness, with prosecutors pursuing the Armstrong family figure and a claim of administered calomel vinegar remedy.

Armetrona Tadlgne Harris

December 7 orders assign officers and duties

A garbled wartime memo lists officers assigned to duties such as command, staff, and page duties. Names like B. W. Fie and T. We appear with unclear roles, referencing a bureau and a page role. The fragment preserves a sequence of duty allocations and command structure.

Otto Wet Sherntan Uty Anstesa B. W. Fie Ememand Rispansiit Fay Pagemister T

Officers Appointed for Army Exams and Naval Movements

A historic wartime notice lists officers assigned to exam candidates for commissions including lieutenants and chaplains, with locations such as Fort Wittiam, Fort Lawton, and Tri Adame. It also details naval vessel movements, ports from New London to Hampton Roads, and ships like Panther and Solace sailing to New York harbor.

D.C Washington, D.C Nua Charles Jamieson Srasume Camea L Gang Fort Wittiam Henry Harrison Sivid Low Hunt Sixth Infantry Lewis ¥. Adams Corp of En Rency. C Corps of Egineers Tri Adame Cauidurra Chapihin Adlars Goreraag Oficers Saxsam Forte Bice Lawton Wiliam Army Nuagats Balloe Ford Newtulk Neustar Hosgaong Bac Port Litean Bultelo Ag Princetoc CoraCe Salled Dolppin Guarinams Bal Connecticut Kamas Vermont Wieneswa New Hampettre New Jerr Roale Ieland Contin Muscouri Hampton Road Mew Panther Solace Har Yon Roads Tommpkinsville Yankton Mamston Raed Aynapole Geers Fost Hampi Nortasty Harry Ten Rasty Lambert Polat Stering Hampton Roads Sewall Powe Hartford Annapolis Norfolk Eagle Port Limes Bluptels Oho Navy Ranch New York

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