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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1907

Page

20

Cardozo Gases Argued In School Board Contention

Justice Gould presided as Francis L. Cardozo sought an injunction to halt the board of education from attempting him on charges of insubordination. Cardozo, counsel Davis and Cobb, and most board members attended. The board argued Congress delegates appointing power to District courts, and that the board holds jurisdiction over Cardozo under federal control of the District of Columbia.

McNamara Congress Justica Gould Equity Court Francis L. Cardozo Public Schools Board of Education Cardozo Henry E Davis James A4 Cobb ed@uition Mary Church Terrell Vir Davia Snco Boar Judes District Supreme Court Tiree Davis Tie Teichers Juste Gould Tie Schnoals Wiss Stuart McNamara Bil Act of Congress Mr. McMamar Supreme Court Congress of the United States District of Columbia Executive Legislative Supreme Court of District of Columba Department Sala Department Sal Congress of Board Vaard Gould

Elkins Motion Overruled in Maryland Railroad Suit

Robert Burton and George A Dubrenil of Baltimore sue Senator Elkins for 500000 claiming compensation for services in connection with the sale of the Western Maryland Railroad. Judge Wright overruled a defense motion to direct a verdict. Evidence showed Burton kept Elkins updated on Fuller syndicate negotiations and other services were rendered. Proceedings continued with West Virginia lawyer J W Brown opening, Charles J Faulkner for defense, Worthington and Osborne J. Yellett for plaintiffs appear, verdict expected today.

Robert Burton George A Dubrenil Baltimore Senator Elkins Western Maryland Railroad Justice Wright Burton Elkins Fuller Syndicate Fores&j W

Contested Wits in Probate Cases Point to Will Dispute

David W. Lewis sues to invalidate Mrs. Lewis will filed April 2 1906 alleging lack of execution undue influence and incapacity. Executed by L Fleet Luckett named executor the case seeks a jury to determine validity and influence. Also notices multiple other wills filed including Eliza Warder J Harrison Johnson Catherine Neitzy James Mosher and Mary Isabella Johnson with executors named and heirs listed.

David W. Lewis Mary Hosking Lewis Amelia C Lilian Catherine Halth Frederick Richard Halley Charley James F Mamie Rosie Sie Frederick Benson Warder Lillian Halley J. Harrison Johnson Mary Isabella Johnson Johnson Jana Catherine Neitzy Milton Brill Charles Brill Anne M Mosher James Mosher Emequtrix

Supreme Court directs change of place for testimony in Chattanooga contempt case

The United States Supreme Court named Assistant Clerk James D Maher as commissioner to take testimony in the contempt case of Sheriff Shipp of Chattanooga and others. Testimony should commence in Chattanooga, with possible relocation as needed. The commissioner acts as a master in chancery and may gather evidence elsewhere if counsel agreement or necessity dictates. The order aims to speed proceedings while addressing safety concerns raised about testifying in Washington.

Chattanooga Tennessee Bonaparte Washington Chattanao United States Supreme Court Culef Justice Herlan Justin Brewer Justice White Justice Peckham Justice McKenns Justice Holmes Justice Day Justice Moody John FB. Nields Wilmington Del Jeptha D. Hows St. Louis Thamas Hackney Carthaxs City of Chicago Darius Mills Circuit Court of the United District of Illinois Juntos Dey Futter Justice Harlan Orlando F Bacon Paul Walker State of Idaho Justice McKenna Justice Brewer Justice Peckhare Charles Brown Emos C. Waring Supreme Court of the State of Idaho Gietles Peckban W. A. Walker J. W McLoud Trustes United States Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit United States Court For Central District of the Indian Territory Justis Packham United States of Amatics John F. Shipp James D Maher District of Columbia Harrizon Boynton Maion Serva Philadelphia and Reading Hailway Company Julia Ilurt Third Circuit Bél Horace F Brown Robert Henry Lanyon United States Circuit Court Highth Circuit Boston and Maine Railroad John N Gorky United States Court of Appesta Second Circuit Dameslie Howard C, Plantif Tilinoia Central Railroad Company United Bente United States Southern Pacific Company William R Hare Montana Mining Company, Limited Draintif St Louis Mining and Miliing Company Montana Jackson HM Raleton George W Crossman Georgy R Bidwell Circuit Court of the United States Southera District of New York Solicitor General Hoyt Thomas M Fields Mathieson Alkali Works Mathieson Frank W .Soreclan Afr Daniel William Im Continental Wall Paper Company Lewis Voight & Sona Company Appellania Iontorstate Commerce Commission Fle A Shaver Home Savings Bank Erro City of Frederick McKenney Pounnel American Railroad Company of Porto Rico Julio F Castro Charles W Hunter Et al Rebecca A Johnson Et al United States Court of Appeals Robert A Howard LP Barry Herman Frasch Frederick I Allen Commissioner of Patents Court of Appsale Wiliam C' Witten Court of Appeals

Palmer Widow Pays Tax on Full NY Central Stock

The Supreme Court dismissed Bertha H Palmer's suit against the New York comptroller, upholding the surrogate court ruling that she must pay transfer tax on the full value of 4 853 shares of New York Central Railroad stock bequeathed by her late husband. Palmer argued nonresident limits and proportional taxation, but the court affirmed taxation on the entire value.

Bertha H Palmer Potter Paflmer Chicago New York Supreme Court of the United States New York City M Palmer New York Central Railroad Company M. Pallmer

States Case Postponed Hearing In Virginia West Virginia Debt

The hearing on the demurrer in Virginia v West Virginia regarding the Old Dominion debt was moved from March 4 to March 11 to accommodate John G. Carlisle who will appear for West Virginia. Senator Spooner of Wisconsin declined to act as counsel for Virginia. The Virginia attorney general said Carlisle has been retained.

Virginia West Virginia John G. Carlisle Spooner Wisconsin Old Dominion BE Virginia

Supreme Court hears antitrust writ in Continental Wallpaper case

A writ of review was presented to the U S Supreme Court in the Continental Wallpaper Company v Voight case from Ohio. The suit seeks USD 57 762 alleged unpaid price for goods with the defense that the Continental Company is a bond and the sale involved a restraint on trade.

Continental Wallpaper Company Lewis Voight and So Company Ohio United States Supreme Court Continental Company Voight Continental Compa

Hawaii's Status Unresolved in Cross & Bro Case

W M Cross & Bro of New York sued George Bidwell, collector of customs, over Honolulu liquor imports. The Supreme Court dismissed the case at Crossman's urging, avoiding examination of Hawaii's annexation issue. Duty was $15 on a very small quantity, with the firm appealing through all courts.

Hawaii W M. Cross United States

Bonaparte Case Ready for April 8 Hearing on Employers Law

Supreme Court advanced two cases challenging the employers liability act passed last June. Attorney General Bonaparte urged an early ruling so defects could be remedied by the next Congress if unconstitutional. The suit includes Daneelle Howard v Illinois Railroad and related actions, highlighting the act's impact on interstate commerce and safety appliance provisions.

Supreme Court Congress United States Supreme Court Kentucky Tennessee Bonaparte Daneelle Howard Saltsgathe T Ilinois Railroad Company United States Circuit Court Western District of Tennessee Damges Will Howard McCall Evans Western District of Department of Justice Johnson Southern Pacific Company Tthe Supreme Court

Supreme Court Affirms Injunction Against Chicago Gas Ordinance

Justice Day announces ruling in City of Chicago v Milla adverse to Chicago. Case centers on price regulation for gas set at 75 cents per thousand cubic feet and alleged collusion with a stockholder. Supreme Court sustains lower court injunction, dissents by Justices Harlan and Fuller. Chicago officials dispute broader regulatory implications.

Supreme Court Chicago Justice Day United States Preme Court City of Darius O Milla Eable Test Mills People’s Gas Company California District Court Ilinois Milla Fuller Harlan Dunne Lewis United States Supreme Court

Supreme Court upholds Idaho sheep keeping rule

The United States Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Idaho sheep owners must not let stock come within two miles of human habitation. Justice Breckenna penned the majority in Ormsby and Bown v Walling, upholding the state law. Justices Brewer and Peckham dissented.

Idaho United States Supreme Court Justice BreKenna Ormsby & Bown Enos C. Walling Walling State Supreme Court Aes McKennen Brewer and Peckham

Direct Appeal Denied In Habeas Corpus Bid

Harrison Boynton, confined as a lunatic in the California State Insane Asylum, lost a Supreme Court bid for leave to file a writ of habeas corpus. His counsel claimed he was deprived of liberty in November 1905 via conspiracy leading to Napa Asylum confinement and a transfer of his property to a supposed friend. The court denied the unusual request without opinion. Boynton, formerly of Solano County, is said to own substantial property.

Harrison Boynton California State Supreme Court Boynton Napa Asylum Solano County Cal

Supreme Court adjourns orders and docket from tense term

The Court lists admitted practitioners and various appeals from federal circuits and state Supreme Courts. Chief Justice and nine justices preside over cases involving Chicago, Mills, Bacon, Walker, Brown, Waring, McLoud, and several railroads and corporations. Multiple writs of certiorari, demurrers, and schedules set for February and March, with special commissions and testifying appointments noted.

Real estate transfers across multiple blocks and squares

A column of real estate transfers lists numerous transactions. Mary J Baldwin transfers to David A Chambers of Lot 15 in SQUARE, others note various Trustees and parties moving parcels in WOODRIDGE, NORTH GROUNDS, ANACOSTIA, PARK VIEW, and MOUNT PLEASANT AREAS with prices ranging from $10 to $5,000 and terms including trusts and partial original lots.

Mary J Baldwin David A Chambers Jeha Ch Alberton Francis A Blundon James W Brooke Woodridge Johnson B Carpenter Lerence L._ Dieudonne M J Colbert Edmund’ Bhiay Lowry Brandt Washington Heights James D Cameron Anna Kirkstine Rosa Lorenz North Grounds Columbia College Myrtie W Davis Harmony Palmer Daniel Doody Mary W Theresa C Horrigan Square George H Dierkoph Ange C_ Grinnan M Emmerich Samuel B Holabird William Holabird Thomas Grass Mamie Ross Smee “Judge Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Thomas Judge Mamis Ross Square iSee Barhard E. T. Kretechmann Metormick Meriotar Hill Barpara Eretechmasin Font Mie Mereure Henry K Kurts Marwell van Woonball All View Amiddaveh & Shannon Charles St Ux Park View Midradsh & Shannon Eauna Statzmen Enuare Lemuel Maddox Adolph A Heehling, Jr Henry M. Baker Bartle Palmer Myrtle Bone

Epidemic claim: Mrs May by epilepsy deemed mentally incompetent

Trial records reveal expert witnesses arguing epilepsy renders the epileptic mind unreliable and that Mrs Jennie L May may have been in an unsound mental state during the September 27 1905 shooting of Lucien Conen. Doctors differ on her condition while husband Ole May cites concerns of insanity. The case against Mrs May for assault with intent to kill continues.

Jennie L May Lucien Conen Conen Witesses J. Wesley Bovee Bowen Bovee Baker George M Gault Chicago

Miners Inviting Trouble in Moyer Case Dispute Opens

Report from Hynes Iowa union members forwarding to the U S Supreme Court a resolution condemning the court and the President over the Moyer Haywood and Pettibone decision. The text pledges to counteract subsidized press and protect brothers awaiting trial amid ongoing equity and circuit court listings.

Towa Moyer Supreme Court Hynes Iowa Miners’ Union Paina United States Supreme Court Moyer, Haywood Aho

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