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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

7

Items of Local Interest and Budget Totals

A readable fragment lists budget items in local interest notes with figures for engraving and printing 299000 Smithsonian Institution 770000 Interstate commerce commission 795000 Bureau of National... Repatry to Interior Department build wangk 20010 Improving the Capitol grounds 327500 Lighting Capitol and grounds 78500 Lines 836600 Survey 31162390 Government Hospital for the Insane 457390 Howard University Preedmen's Hospital 1100 Increase 100 Garfield Hospitals 10060 Free new construction Courthouse Washington 5000 Additional expenses ???

Smithsonian Institution Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Naherlog Interior Department Capitol Government Hospital Thoward University Vedue SMM Preedmen's Flospittal Wallington Executive Mansion Washington Menpment Gartehy Providence Garfield Hospital Washington Bam Peetary of Commerce Wardens Nt Ratube Pogistramenat

Lecture on Hamilton Beset by Fragmented Speech

A disjointed account describes a lecture about Hamilton with garbled phrases and scattered names. It mentions Washington PO and a site under discussion, with unclear events and a focus on a crumbling statement about relief and a public concern.

Inaugural Parade Aids Named for Mounts and Stands

Major Thomas P. Morgan orders each US senator representative and delegate to name aids for the inaugural parade. William F. Mahony has provided mounts for 90 aids. An innovation will place a heated glass covered stand on the Post Office balcony for spectators. Virginia troops including four companies from Lexington and the Richmond Light Infantry Blues will participate. A temporary kitchen structure will be built in Judiciary Park for inaugural events.

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 Col Bramwell Stellwagen Judiciary Park

Citizens File Protest Commissioners Refuse Plea

The Congress Heights Citizens Association asks that all improvement requests be referred to the group before action by the district, but the DC commissioners declined. Secretary Butterfield accuses intruding outsiders of undermining the association and cites past failed attempts related to St Elizabeth's asylum expansion. The board says it values associations but cannot refer every letter to them for consideration.

Congress Heights Buttertelt St. Elizabeth's Asylum Butterfield Wren Tindall Board of Comuntationers Curwald Luttefield Citizens’ Association

May Weds Chinaman

Pearl J Houser age 19 of 8th Street Northwest confessed plans to wed Charlie May a Chinese laundryman. Her mother Mrs Houser, after discussion, consented and Pearl reportedly loves May. The match may be pursued in the coming days.

Pearl J. Houser Pearl

Receivers Appointed in Involuntary Bankruptcy Case

Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were begun in the District Supreme Court against the John G. Fatter Company by New York creditors with Justice Barnard presiding. Stanton Peelle and John G. Pattee named receivers, bond set at the A. Lefcourt Company and Lefcourt & Schulef of New York City to act as attorneys for the local firm. Habilidads fixed at 20000 and assets at 9000. Ward Savage of 417 ET street north west reports a recovered Geronimo wolfskin cap once in the Apache leader’s possession. The cap’s significance stems from its use during the Arizona Mexico campaign and capture 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 Women's Club Planned By Washington Social Leaders

Washington women prominent in official and social circles plan a great city club modeled on New York and Chicago clubs. They aim to raise about 1,000,000 for a new clubhouse and to engage in charitable and humanitarian work while hosting social life at the capital. Members of the Congressional Woman's Club and Club of Coronial Dames back the effort, with possible self-build by the club members.

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 records and rulings in District of Columbia

The legal record itemizes numerous equity and circuit court actions, including demurrers sustained, orders issued, trustees appointed, and motions for new trials. It notes specific cases with parties such as Mueller and OGrady, Capital Traction Company, and United States use of Warren Ehret, among others, with dates and assigned solicitors. A bankruptcy court entry reports on road work and municipal concerns, plus a temporary approval of walking paths and roadway improvements.

Guardian and estate matters listed in Hamilton County notices

A chaotic summary of court filings and estate actions names numerous individuals and attorneys. Items include guardianships, letters of administration, wills dated 1906 to 1909, and various lawsuits with amounts such as 21,900 dollars and 800 dollars. Names include George B Lin, Ernest A Boeger, Samuel A Gregory, J C Fay, and others. proceedings reference tax sales, sales of personal property, and real estate actions. Cases show creditors and plaintiffs like Richard N Hackett and Mitchell Mining Company, with attorneys Blankenship Piladini and Berry Minor, among others.

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 F. P. Wooaman Ansignee Richard N. Hackett Blankenship & Piladini Hiltyer Randulph T. Wawick Washington Rettway and Electric Company Plaineit Laon Tobriner David’ W. Armstrong Ve. Mitchell Mining Company Pinintif Attormmey OC. E. Enolg

Irrigation Plans Under Review for Puerto Rico Project

Chief engineer A. B. Davis and consulting engineer J. Hbtny began a study trip to Porto Rico to examine plans for a large irrigation system. The legislature of Puerto Rico approved a $200000 fund for working plans and specs for a system between the Patillas and Portugues rivers, with 1 million in 4 percent bonds authorized. The act requires a reclamation service evaluation after plans are completed.

Davis Hbtny Porto Rico Interior Talani Torta Fleo Patillas

Streetcar Company Sued for 1908 Injury Case

Randolph T Warwick sues the Washington Railway and Electric Company in the Supreme Court seeking damages for injuries when, on February 35 1908, a car of the defendant collided with his automobile at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Wo Street NW. He alleges carelessness and employee negligence caused serious injuries.

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

Dairy employee dies by own action in Northwest

Joseph H. Lowe, 28, a dairy company worker at 460 K Street NW, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Coroner Nevitt issued a death by own action certificate. A hotel at 838 M Street NW reported insufficient gas flow as staff prepared food, leading to the discovery of Lowe's body with gas coming from four jets in the room.

Joseph H. Lowe K Street Nevitt Lowe

Sigma Chi Alumni Dinner Marks 20th Washington Chapter

The Washington alumni chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity hosts a dinner tonight at Rauscher's to celebrate twenty years. Notables attending include Charles Alling grand consul Chicago Dr Thomas Saragon Germantown Pa Dr Robert Farnham past grand consul Washington DC and A Bernard Chancellor Baltimore with Col Daniel M Ransser chapter president presiding.

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

Grosser Kurfurst Meets Homeward Fleet at Funchal

The North German Lloyd Steamship Company reports that the Grosser Kurfurst currently on a Mediterranean cruise met the homeward bound battle fleet at Funchal yesterday. Admiral Sperry and the E. F. Troop Company were noted, with great enthusiasm on both sides. All aboard the Grosser Kurfurst are reported well.

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

Court notes mix of criminal and probate actions in 127 square

The court docket lists multiple cases across Criminal Court No. 2 and Probate Court. Names include Richard Barnes, Maxo Sacks, Edward Seaties, Normas Hayes, Arthur Norrin, John Jackson, Warren Tints, Walter Thomas, Jesse Gordon, Fletcher, and Warren Rolls. Outcomes range from new trials and dismissals to penitentiaries, workhouses, and 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 Promotes Health Fight Against Disease

An old patent medicine pitch claims Hood's Sarsaparilla guards against disease by boosting the body's invisible soldiers in blood. It urges immediate use for any lingering blood stomach liver or kidney troubles and to obtain it from a druggist.

Hood

Real estate transfers chart navigates DC streets and deeds

A dense listing of property transfers across Washington DC areas like Fifteenth Street Northwest and Southeast, Connecticut Avenue Terrace, and Park Lane Northeast. Transactions involve Graham, Sumer, Houck, York, Barrows, Nusbaum, and many others transferring lots, squares, and tracts to buyers such as William White, Emma Molter, and John Barrows, with prices generally at $10 or per cent payments and dates spanning from mid block transfers to multi-year terms.

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 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. Dyer Catharing _Hammemles Necticut Avenue Walter Z White Goran R. i Heater Fulton R Gordon Square 1840 Conneeritur Avenue Emma Holdee Sane Toles Mabe Reuben Tedell R. Howenstein Brookland Daniel Beckwith Francis Saul James F. Shea Joseph M. Carmody James A. Cahill Willem EB Edmondton Mary d. Tynan Richard F. White Sudi A. Pratt James J "Becker George G. NeElwee Cure Real Estate Tithe Insurance Company Twining Robert F. Bradbury Ernest J. Schmidt George M Emmerich Benjamin Washington

Pleads to Stay in Asylum After Mental Testimony

Mrs Margaret Silsby asked the court to keep her at the Government Asylum for the Insane at St Elizabeths. Justice Anderson ordered her return to the institution despite her claim of improving, saying she fears release and might squander her allowance on a spree. Her husband, a former druggist, died by suicide months ago and did not mention her in his will.

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

Service at St John s Church and Other City Notices

A crowded religious page lists services at St John s Church with multiple clergy and morning and afternoon schedules, plus Holy Communion and sermon times at Ash Wedarasas and other area churches. The document details the rector, sermons, and linked congregations across Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other denominations, including readings and special programs for Lent.

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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