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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

16

Items of Local Interest and Budget Notables

The document lists various budget items and changes including engraving and printing at 299 000 dollars up 14 242, Smithsonian Institution 770 dollars, Interstate Commerce Commission 795 000 up 100 000, Bureau of Navalry 760 08 a reduction of 60 300, Interior Department repatriation 20 010 up 7 500, improving Capitol grounds 327 500 up 82 500, Lighting Capitol grounds 78 500, lines 836 600, topographic survey 31 162 390 9 rede tune of BEDDAIT, government Hospital for the Insane 457 390 up 98 500, Howard University etc.

Smithsonian Institution Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Naherlog Interior Department Capitol Government Hospital Thoward University Vedue SMM Preedmen's Flospittal Wallington

Fragmented notes on Hamilton lecture and site events

A garbled report details a Hamilton lecture and related activities at a site labeled as a school. It mentions speakers, attendees, and some dates, but many names and actions are unclear due to OCR errors. The fragment references relief and care ties and a women’s event, with vague notes on a site, location, and timing.

Inaugural Parade Aides Named From Across Union States

Marshal names aides from states and the District of Columbia for the inaugural parade. Maj. Thomas P. Morgan urges lawmakers to appoint staff, with over 90 aides ready. William F. Mahony provides mounts and equipment for all. An elevated glass covered stand will be built on the Post Office balcony for viewing, heated and decorated with War Department bunting. Virginia contingents and cadet corps will join in the procession, with quarters secured at the Masonic Temple and New York designees to attend a March 4 banquet.

An- Dapolle Academy Virginia Union District of Columbia Mounted Aid Elvic i Thomas P. Morgan United States Congress William F. Mahony Postoffice Department Xinga Lhoue PostoMee AL Te Vate Shaa Po Grafuitekl Clist Frank McMulin Jrankiin Rei Lexington Richmond Light Infantry Blues E. W. Bowles First Infantry Msj Hueston Carey Ding Virginia Miliary Institute Cadet Corps Masonic Temple Richmond Blues Newpork Georgia Military Academy Donald Frazier School Georgia Ilaton

Citizens Protest as Commissioners Reject Plea to Refer Mail

The Congress Heights Citizens Association asked the DC commissioners to route all improvement requests through the group before action. Secretary Butterfield charged outsiders intrude on the association’s work. The commissioners declined, saying they cannot refer correspondence to the association but will consider all citizen inputs.

Congress Heights Wren Tindall Board of Comuntationers Curwald Luttefield Citizens’ Association

May Wed Chinaman Ends in Family Dispute

Pearl J Houser 19 of 8th Street Northwest planned to marry Charlie May a Chinese laundryman. Her mother Mrs Houser consented after persuasion and Pearl claimed she loves May. The family discussed the match and a formal agreement may be sought soon.

Pearl J. Houser Pearl

Receivers Appointed for Local Firm in Involuntary Bankruptcy

Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were started in District Supreme Court against the John G. Pattee Company of UMG street northwest by New York creditors Justice Barnard and a committee, appointing Stanton Peelle and John G. Pattee as receivers with duties fixed at 9000 assets and 20000 liabilities, Lefcourt firms acting as counsel for the local firm. Ward Savage, of 417 ET street northwest, has received Geronimo’s former wolfskin cap via a friend in Louisville Kentucky, a relic tied to the Apache leader’s Arizona Mexico campaign and capture by Sheriff Ballard in the Sonora Mountains.

District Supreme Court John G. Fatter Company Umg Street Northwest New York Justice Barnard Pattee Comipany Signel Stanton Peetle G. Pattee FBI A. 1 Lefcourt Company Lefcourt & Schulef Bet New York Cty Ward Savage ET Street Northwest Toulavite Geronimo Oklahoma Arizona-Mexico Sonora Ballard New Mex

New Club for Women Social Leaders Planned in Washington

Washington women leaders in exclusive circles discuss forming a large women's club modeled on New York's Colony Club and Chicago examples. The plan calls for a $1,000,000 clubhouse to house the club, with interests in charitable and humanitarian causes. Members from the Congressional Women's Club, Club of Coronial Dames, and Washington Club back the project, aiming to provide a central social and official hub.

Old Colony Club New York City Chicago Washington Republic United States Tta Congressional Woman's Club K Street Vermont Avenue J. Breck Perkina Congressional Womy Hag Og Washngton Nicholas Lotiworth

Equity Court D C Dismisses Bill in Kelly v Gippie

In the Equity Court case No 1 Wr Justice Barnard the demurrer for Kelly to Gippie was sustained and the bill dismissed. Multiple entries note motions denied or continued, appointments of trustees in Mackall and others, and various filings across Circuit Court No 1 31 with judges Stafford Hardenstein and others.

Estate and Guardian Appointments and Legal Actions

A dense record of estate matters and legal actions including guardianship of Ernest A. Boeger, letters of administration granted to Samuel A. Gregory, and petitions to sell personal property. Several wills dated 1906 and 189% are noted with accompanying attorney names and case numbers 61418, 1421, 1423, and 28953. Also listed are notes and accounts against Mitchell Mining Company and related suits with various firms representing plaintiffs.

Bint Vena George B. Lin Catherine Vna Gullagher Spe Bradley Bop Bophin Avenues Taxel Reed Attornaye, Woll & Rosenberg Dire Carmen Ernest A. Boeger Batate Hamilton I Gregorr Samuel A. Gregory J.C. Fay Katate Sargh Nerdlinger Meagtete Kaward N. Richards Onder Suborietog George Francia Withe Jobo Elia Eutate of Rosina Attorne W. &. Johnsten Conner

Irrigation Plan Study for Porto Rico Region

Chief engineer A. 2. Davis and consulting engineer J. . Hbtny departed yesterday for Porto Rico under Interior Secretary orders to examine plans and specs for a large irrigation system. The 1919 Puerto Rico act appropriated 200000 for working plans between the Patillas and Portugues rivers and irrigable lands on both sides. The act also authorized 1000000 in four percent bonds and ordered a reclamation service review upon completion.

Davis Hbtny Porto Rico Interior Talani Torta Fleo Patillas

Lawsuit Filed Against Street Car Company

Randolph T. Warwick sues the Washington Railway and Electric Company seeking damages of 2.00 for injuries alleged to have been caused by the careless and negligent acts of employees. The petition, filed February 35, 1908, claims a collision near Vermont Avenue and Wo street northwest while Warwick drove an automobile, a defendant car struck his machine, throwing him and causing serious injuries.

Ing Usal Casemet Supreme Court Runnvarthin Washington Railway and Electric Company Randolph T. Warwick Ceater Ila Con Hisachine

Dairy employee found dead in hotel room self-inflicted

Joseph H. Lowe, 28, a dairy worker at 460 K Street NW, was found dead in bed yesterday morning in a hotel at 838 M Street NW. Coroner Nevitt ruled death by self-inflicted action. Gas was flowing from four jets in the room when a servant opened a range.

Joseph H. Lowe K Street Nevitt Lowe

Sigma Chi Alumni Dinner Marks 20th Anniversary

The Washington alumni chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity will hold a dinner tonight at Rauscher's to celebrate the fraternity's twentieth anniversary. Attending and speaking will be Charles Alling grand consul of the fraternity from Chicago Dr Thomas H Saragon of Germantown Pa Dr Robert Farnham past grand consul of the fraternity from Washington DC and A Bernard Chancellor of Baltimore Colonel Daniel M Ransser president of the chapter will preside.

Washington Sigma Chi Rauscher Charles Alling Chicago Thomas 8. Saragon Germantown Robert Farnham D. C A. Bernard Baltimore Daniel M. Ransser

Grosser Kurfurst Reported Safe After Cruise Meeting

The Grosser Kurfurst on a Mediterranean cruise met at Funch with the homeward bound battle fleet. Admiral Sperry and E. F. Troop Company officers were aboard. All on board are reported well and in good spirits.

Lloyd Steamship Company Mediterranean Funch Battle Feet E. F. Troop & Se.3 Company Oan Miral Sperry Grosger Kurfugst

Court notes multiple cases with motions and sentences

Criminal Court proceedings list various cases with motions, trials, and sentences. Richard Barnes on horsebreaking. Edward Seaties on assault. Normas Hayes on bigamy found not guilty. Arthur Norrin on dangerous weapon verdict. other defendants remanded or sentenced to penitentiary or workhouse. Probate matters include James C. Dent estate letters testamentary granted.

Juailee Anderson Ta Widenine Alley Im Square 127 Criminal Court NO. 2 Justice Anderson David Rothschild United States Edward Seaties M. O'Brien T. Hayes Albert Sillers Arthur Norrin Nenault J. M. Ricks John Jackson Warren Tints Jackson Kelis P. J. Ryan James B. Arther, Jr Walter Thomas Jesse Gordon E. M. Howlett Alston Va Fletcher Itheta Attommay W. Frisky Burke & Hourty Linkins Ra Davidson Ciamlaa Warren Rolls J. 3. Archer, Jr

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Against Disease

An old advertorial urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to keep the body's “little soldiers” in blood healthy. It claims protection from disease and relief for blood, stomach, liver, and kidney troubles, advising purchase from a local druggist.

Hood

Real Estate Transfers on Multiple Washington D C Parcels

Public records show numerous transfers across northwest and southeast Washington DC areas including Fifteenth Street Northwest and streets near Corcoran, with buyers such as Jane G. Graham Andrew B. to Franklin Sumer and Jacob W. Collins ux to Ralph Galt, each conveying lots or parts of squares for ten dollars plus various mortgage and deed details. Notable entries include Southeast blocks along A street and Eleventh through Twelfth streets with multiple trustees and building associations involved.

Fifteenth Jane G. Graham Andrew B Franklin JM. Sumer Sgt Corcoran Ibleventh Jacob W. Collins Ralth HW. Galt Wats Halt Ermestine F. Tertinger Joan C. Barrows Charles A. Nusabaum Georan OW. Avorn B. Breket Clarenda E. Chailton PARK Prank Ruffner Sputtas H Newrompe Square Art Twenty-Ninth Street Speets Jen Emma Molter Walter B. White Laut Square Hetwran Ierman RR Howehsigly Et Mabelm E. End Reuben W. Isdell Jet Ostreet Pat Cannel Evecutor Walliam Turton Calntia MO Richardson

Plea to Stay in Asylum Delays Release

Mrs Margaret Silsby yesterday appeared in court to seek release for her client at the Government Asylum for the Insane but was returned to St Elizabeths by order of Justice Anderson after stating she feared freedom would lead to dissipation once her allowance was received from her attorney. The woman said she preferred to remain for treatment and that she would likely “go out for a good time” if released now, despite strong arguments for liberty.

Government Asylum For Margaret Silsby St. Elizabeth’s Anderson Silsby Mrs. Sitsby

St Johns Church Services and Notices

A fragmented list of church services and notices across Washington with details for St John s Church and other congregations. It lists rector names, service times including Holy Communion and morning prayer, sermon topics such as The Gates of Mercy, and additional events, lectures, and classes at various downtown churches.

ST John's Church Sixt Arrests Roland Gotton Smith KS. Dunlap OH. Bigelow Massachuwile Avenue Twelfth Street Nes J Henalng Nelms O'Clork Junioh Brotherhood Sarire Washlont EECIPHANY G_ STREET RH McKinn ST Thomas Dufont New York Ercan Smith D. CL Eloya “W. Tompkins Nom Presbyterian Church OF the Covenant Connave Wis Charles Wood Tyler Bennett James Mee Meer Peck Chapel Paul Debts Holle Humaeit Stara

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Enolg Elizebath H. Shoemaker William Shoemaker J. H. Wilson J. HA. i Wilson, Jr Reclamation Service Pays Sues Street Car Company Frobate Court James C. Dent Meryeae Edith Mr. Gortwals Tata B Joni Weedon George W. White AB. Bennett Ike Frederick K Sparrow John Simon Dube Flennerr Talaa Frank J Dieudonne James Berry Delshart E. Cetro Bart John J. Broenas Pquane Th Michel Dumas Chnden P Slove Charina W. Mairtax T. ©. Turlur Hame William Ho Newcombe Julius A. Maedel Henry H. Bergmann Frank Ruffner Coumbia Heights Alion M. Rowlespertz Aluzu Water Marlow Harry Welch Lena Lockwond Jos Gi Binck Simon Uppenheimer Wiliam G. Ems Jacob H. Hapr Mars E Renure Tasac Lyon William Allard Walter B. Appleby Ernest Ta, Schmidt George M. Yemmerleh Servre German-American Building Association Francin A Blundon Henry F. Moone Millard Lynch Barry Farm Warner Myera Frederick A. Henning Frank P Recalde Biathard W. Parker James J. Hammersley John B. Hamilton Henry R. Gower Louise F. 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