Deliberate Lie in High Society Divorce Case
New York court hears Mrs Mary Brokaw accuse husband W Jules Brokaw of cruel conduct as alimony battles unfold. Minute costs cited include 85000 for cartage and beard, 4000 for paint counsel, and 34000 for illness car fare and board. Testimony reveals domestic strife with maids and witnesses detailing cigarette stubs and port, while Brokaw himself not taking the stand amid public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Then Ends His Life
Ravert P. Judge, a Lackawanna switchman, committed death by own action by banging in his emierity to dete sey City. He set his switch signals at danger before hanging himself, delaying a train and halting coal delivery. The death was discovered after the incident, highlighting a tragic workplace act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ravert P. Judge
Lackawanna
Sunlight Improves Work Quality Across Shifts
A fragmented poem-like passage extols sunlight pouring from all directions onto workers. It claims 31 percent more efficiency and improved job satisfaction as sunbeams brighten tasks, suggesting daylight boosts morale and cleanliness in the workplace.
One-Armed Hero Saves Drowning Man at Wallkill River
James McGill, who has only one arm, saved 22 year old William Hanlon from drowning after ice broke on the Wallkill River. McGill plunged into icy water, brought Hanlon to shore, and Hanlon was resuscitated by physicians. Friends will seek a Carnegie medal for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fe
Middletown
James McGut
Willam Hanlon
Sakating
McGill
Hanlon
McGil
Naval engineer commits suicide after sentence
Kiel December 21 Chief Naval Engineer in the cruiser Daring, convicted of financial irregularities, shot himself after a three month sentence and dismissal from the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermay
Kiel
Enagek
Écruiser Daring
Farmer and Wife Attacked Near Baldwinville
Horace G. Hall, aged farmer, and his wife were attacked near Baldwinville early today. Mrs Hall identified the assailant as Fred Vance, a discharged hired hand. Hall lay dying from his injuries while his wife suffered head cuts after a man sprang from hiding as Hall crossed a road to his barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. Surpene
W.Y
Horace G. Hah
Baldwinaville
Fight for Million Begins in Probate Battle
In Indianapolis a legal fight over the $1,001 Rhodius estate opens as William Lehnert, a cousin, seeks to halt probate of a will. He alleges unsound mind and a conspiracy to defraud heirs. A woman known as Etna Dare, a resort keeper, is accused of pressuring Rhodius, taking him to Louisville, and marrying him. the marriage was annulled and she asks Indiana Supreme Court to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Ind
Wiliam Lehnert
Rhodius
Map
Etna Dare
Louisville
Indiana Supreme Court
Foiled By Watchful Jateer In City Jail Case
An unclear report details a jail delivery incident involving a watchful guard and a fugitive named Vas Bes and an alleged plan to move prisoners to the penitentiary. The piece mentions a recently constructed jail and a transportation effort that was prevented by discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville
Vas
Bes
Milne Tg Dare
Equity courts and circuit cases in District of Columbia
A mosaic of court items from the Supreme Court and various DC courts, detailing equity actions, bankruptcies, condemnations, probate filings, and divorces. Names include Anderson, Hamar, Waggarial, Barnard, Lockwood, and many attorneys. Proceedings cover decree actions, trustee appointments, bond amounts, and dates, with numerous docket notes across Equity, Circuit, and Probate courts.
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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 Nearby Districts
A long list of property transfers in the Northwest and surrounding sections, detailing individuals and families exchanging parcels, with prices noted in many cases. Entries reference street blocks, squares, and various neighborhoods including Manor, Mount Pleasant, Brightwood Park, and Petworth, naming buyers and sellers such as Allen Mallory, John Chester, and Henry Stewart, along with associated parcels and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Maria
Seemaere
Saa
Michail
Harlow
Mande
Bablon
Felier
Toow's
Bwartiellet
Pleabant
aKst al
Massachussits
North Capitol Etreet
Waren
A. Kite
Saoare
Aguare
Lanier Heights
Henry C. Stewart
Farry
Prsrita
Joba F
Henderman
B. Bowley
Mary Aon
Jo- Jaco Aaron
Henry H
Haran
Aquars
Petworth
Thompson
Thoikowas
Ares Randle Tiuhlande United Staten Realty Cape Orso
A Beata
Grace L. Jenielan
Joes
Bigeke ‘Li
John. Seaterson Toaveys
Brown
Allen W. Mallory
Lily P. Malley
Sama
Xeni
Sallu
Mallory
Allen
W. Mallory
W.mellery
Trunteea
Madson
Lot Proworth-Liliad C. Hough
Anesthetic Method Debated After Four New York Cases
The article reviews four operations at Post-Graduate Hospital using Jorinesco’s anesthetic method. It notes patient collapses, breathing failure, and varying recovery, with concerns that the technique, though producing pain relief, carried serious risks. It contrasts outcomes against ether and chloroform and cites expert observers on safety and indications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrin
Judd
Jonnesco
Ajscomfort
Algo
Poxt-Gradiste
Tonnesos
Corning
Joritesch
Atovail
Suminabe
Reclamation talk and Yoakum letter on Southern swamp lands
Mr Yoakum argues for reclamation of neglected swamp lands in the South including North and Virginia and other Southern states. He cites potential population growth, land value increases, and large agricultural output from the Mississippi Valley as justification for government drainage projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Carolina
Wirgitia
Thesa
Yoakum
Chicago
Ste
Mississippi
Kentucky
Bureau of Dratings
Legistippt Valtey
Dratani
Jowsaverage
Actress Lara New York Honored in American Theatrical Era
The article notes Lara New York, a renowned actress of theater, praised as a pioneer for women on the American stage. It mentions her father Bion Fernandez and her long, influential career, with details about her later years and her death at home after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New “York
Lara
America
Bion Fernandez
Diéa
Kouptry
Two Negro Laborers Injured When Scaffold Falls in D C
Two laborers, James Plater and Albert Himphries, fell about 30 feet from a scaffold at a new building on Wisconsin avenue and St street NW. They escaped with slight injuries, dressed at Emergency Hospital after the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesro
James Plater
Albert Himphries
Wisconsin Avenue
St’ Street
Pardoned Harttorg Dee and others names garbled
A garbled OCR note reports a pardon for several individuals including Catherine Nett Zor and Goldier Nett but the message is unclear. It mentions a state board action and a possible denial or delay. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harttorg
Pamion
Stata
Stats Board
Par
Wits
Mia
Catherine Nett
Death by Poison Diet Ties to Frat Scandal Found
A fragmentary report describes a case where death by poison diet is linked to a fraternity scandal. Testimony alleges Mrs Armstrodg provided a mixture of calomel and vinegar, causing salivation and illness, while Acmetrona’s stomach weakness is noted and prosecutors pursue details the day’s events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acmetrona
Tadlgne
Harris
Prosenutor Bollett
Armstrodg
Muyler
Fragmented Orders of Officeholders and Duty Assignments
Fragmentary OCR text lists officers and duty commands with names such as B. W. Fie and T. We Lab. Mentions a bureau and December date, unclear roles, and several scattered titles. The damaged source preserves a chain of assignments and duties without full context or clear events.
Officers Appointed for Army Examinations and Naval Movements
The report lists officers appointed to meet for examinations for lieutenant appointments, and details a string of naval vessel movements and assignments. It notes boards at various forts and hospitals and names officers expected to attend examinations, with references to the national team selection and ship movements between Hampton Roads, New York, and other ports.
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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
Frore Mamston
Aynapole
Geers
Fost Hampi
Nortasty
Harry Ten Rasty
Lambert Polat
Stering
Hampton Roads
Sewall Powe
Hartford
Annapolis
Norfolk Eagle
Port Limes
Bluptels
Oho
Cognilaton
Navy Ranch
New York
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Boy—Sholds
Beccan
Amerts
Cartare
Beard
Sidney Weeds
Dr. Fou
Pou
Mall
Mr. Brokaw
Mra. Vrokaw
Margaret Murray
Ow Ume
Aunnie” Wells
Marion Dennison
Bagholve
Br. Mrokaw
Une Modern
West End
Penna. Ave
H.W
Skater
Ike
Ptrachanle
Assafian
Fight For Million
Jateer
Circuit Court NO
Chiat
Clabsugh
Fiyon
Staples
Atv Tommy
E. Hy Juczuon
Mayden Jonmenm
CL Syme
Harmard
Henry “M. "Adams
Atorngys
Britton
Browne
Ales
Dison
Attormer
Marla G
William G. Fenderson
Actaener
Hendar- Telters
George Batety
Frank W. Sohnton
Golleten
W. A. MaKerney
Eatate
Danlet Moran
Mary A Moran
E. A. Late
Tatate
Will
J. Qiater
Mary A. Sulliene
W. A
Lawauits
Sea
Areta
V. Hayeva
Wilbert Mel’ Eeating
Ang S.C. W
R“Mclewavo
George Harris
Ia Atturnes
Wea
Coattee T. Kittien
Trnstes
George, Hy
Lakins
Lois Mlinvinns
Aim
Jobe
C. Cements Vu
Mary Clements
Bisioihs
Keith Houtiwick
Richard A. Ballogersu
Plains
Ioraeh
S. Ta
Northweat
Clarence
Stealox
Binnie
Kiaia
Washington
Atlan
W. Ay
Geormy
Tere Marenrat
Shane Land
Beoras ‘Sauber
Thwety-Therd Street
Alsyentn
Serget Souterat
Tetecua
William
Bfimcece
Sbrightwood Park
Simpion
Albert X
Sinbaon
Samel
Tota
John Chester
Janes A. Hogera
W. Davie
Kentucky Avenue
Pluckey
Beverly CD
H.R Drory iv
James Crusor
Moore
Barbsur
SetaRe
Eorga
B. Ludwarth Et Vx
Thomas M. Gale
George i ‘Namie
Ature Chevy Chae Land Company
Baltsauna Thei
Katherine Bi. Meson
T. Pabandon
USA
W. Rachinga
Sealanondliy
Columbia” Heights
Sidney Alexander
Caine Siordng
Erdert i Danse
Nena Sarat
Ateandey Trusts
Werden
Thoman' Boos
Hary
Branfara
Evel Banford
Pérey
Thompeoo
Herbert ‘Sounnon
Barry
Wilton
Wartae
Omy
Peymenes
Sainiol
A. Swigkitt
John B
Aa Sone A
Siamiton
Yfallington Dana Eng ’Int Company
Nypara
Fawerd J
Newcomb Et Ux
Hesselt
John
I. Severan
Ancure Wieam
Demismunlly
Sauaro Ba
Square
Charles “Memida
H. Oweostsin
Emanuel Spsicini
Vera
Emean
Gale
Harold Te
M. Hendorin
Ske
Alan
Avid Murdock
Algwrson's
Garabary
Mordor
Haridamen
Sauna
Lend W- Beall
Wil A. Boas
Lok
Peremnt
Semy Merten Orth Este
Braid
Alles
Weaver
Albert
New-York
Jounenco
Provatne
Posti Graduste
Jorinesco
Sage Cawes
Sonnendo
Robert T. Morris
Asphawall Apt
Jennesoo
Morris Ang
Segmes
Qoldie” -Netes
Dibulls
Asiel
Boxeai
Toda
Otto Wet
Sherntan
Uty
Anstesa
B. W. Fie
Ememand Rispansiit
Fay
Pagemister T
ROYAL
Ranine Powpen
Royal Grape
Partar
Healship
Georgia
Jierl
Rome
Tebe
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