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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1909

Page

3

Mystery Woman Miss Caspar Declared Insane in Court

Irances A. Cispari a former school teacher accused of large scale financial schemes near $209,000. Jury finds her insane. testimony portrays a calculated but unsettled mind with vague methods, linking to funds acquired in Lamore and Washington over eight years. Authorities doubt full recollection of actions.

A. Cispari Lamore Washington Iapari Baltimore Yestertostra Susu Berg Evolvaon

Tobacco Trust Case Advanced to Supreme Court

A garbled notice indicates a tobacco trust case moving toward the Supreme Court with a docket update and scheduling for an October or early Tuesday session, reflecting legal proceedings and a pause in lower court rulings.

Tobacco Trust Supreme Court Cnd

Stomach of the Child and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An old promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for children's stomach troubles and digestive issues. It claims tablets aid appetite, digestion, and brain development, recommending after meals use for all ages from strongest to weakest, with mail-order offers from A. Stuart Co. in Michigan.

Soustea Bates Ita Stuart Paskage A. Stuart Co Stuart Marstall Mich

Guests of Bankers Attend Roosevelt Review by Queen Anne

A Norfolk-bound party aboard the Queen Anne hosted by RO H Lynn of the American National Bank and Griffin Halstead, a broker, enjoyed a Roosevelt review voyage. An incident occurred when the Tulip tender grounded near Tomkins Shoals but rescue lines failed to free it. The group, including many New York and Alexandria residents, watched the fleet and returned home satisfied.

Norfolk vAmerican Batt Anne Ing. Ie Ees Harkers Roh Lynn American ‘National Bank Grifin Halstead Sidamer Tomkins Shoals Capes Roosevelt Queen Anne Bir RH. Lynn Griffin Halstead G. B. Chipman McIntyre New York Merrill Miller J. M. Baker Barry Mohun H. G. Ward Judge Barney George Carlin U. S. Lambert J. C. Smoot Miss. Smoot Misa. Gaver Leo Ruben Carroll Pierce Chester Pierce Alexandria C. H. St. John Steamboat Company

Farmers Jury Delays Indiana Firm Retrial in Chicago Case

In Chicago, February 23, the retrial of Standard Oil Company of Indiana was delayed after Judge Anderson quashed a 150 member venire panel due to an overrepresentation of farmers. The court ordered a new panel of 150 names with more Chicago and Cook County businessmen.

Chicago Standard of Company Indiana Anderson United States District Court Landis John 8. Miller Cook County

CAPT KARPELES DEAD HERO OF CIVIL WAR BRAVERY

Leopolds Karpeles longtime auditor's office employee at the Post Office Department died at his home in Washington after a short illness. A native of Austria he joined the Texas Rangers during the Mexican border troubles and later served in the Union Army. He earned a brevet captaincy for the Wilderness battle and received a Congressional Medal of Honor. He was vice president of the Legion of Honor and will be buried at Arlington.

Leopols Karpeles Post Office Department Fifth Street Karpeles Austria United States Texas Texas Rangers Congress Battlefeld Legion of Honor Arlington

Judge Gray May Be Named To Hague Arbitration Panel

Delaware judge George Gray is likely to be named American representative on the Hague court for the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. Chandler Anderson of New York will be the American agent, with Secretary Bacon and Ambassador Bryce confirming the five member panel in the coming days. Accompanying counsel include Samuel J. Elder, George Turner, James Brown Scott, Charles B. Warren, and Robert Lansing, with Lansing assisting in treaty preparation.

George Gray Delaware International Court Hague Chandler Anderson New York Bacon Ambassaror Bryce Court of Arbitration Anderson Samuel J. Elder Boston Lewis 5 Dabney George Turner Washington James Brown Scott State Department Charles B. Warren Detroit Robert Lansing Watertown Laneng Hag Triet Potter Soriah Coder William Arts Hume District Court Atreuit Court of Appeals Cowinel Thie Court Uecourt of United States Errer John A Cortgn Simon J. Mescal Erto Tilden H Brevetten Tilden Stavangom Harvey Button Unive States American Tobacco Company American Tobacco Commaniy Daniel J. Reimer United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sallatter General Hoyt Prances Waterman Canal-Loulaland Bankami ‘Trust Company H. Garland Dupre Walter Gulen Victor Leavy Appetlees Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission George E. Hamilton Baltimore and Ohio Rairoad Company Interstate Commerce Commision Chicago and Alton Railroad Company Ilinole Central Railroad Company Fennsylvania Railroad ‘Company Appelites Frederic D. McMennay Oswald Ludwig State of Arkansas Western Union Telegraph Company W. C. Sullivan General Fireproofing Company Matsl Company Hudson On and Supply Company Teave de Legnel ‘Hetler Frank McWilliams Richard D. Gurrier Mary Taid Riggs Benjamin Catchings Macon Gravery Company Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Compay Jfrank Was Uw City of New York St al Frederic D. McKenney Bernarr McFadden Netitioner United” States United States Circuit Court of Appeals For Third Circuit John CG. Gittings Henry M. Warle Moyt Mercer Et al Trustees United States Circuit Court Bonner Et al Errr Henry P. Gorman Mary A. Cole James P. Clarke Plaintina Jona Gatling State of Missouri State of Knneas Hunter M. Meriwether Riliatt W. Major Delaware and Hudson Company Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Comany Et al James ‘M. Beck Hudson Comny

Patent Treaty Signed with Germany

Secretary Bacon and German ambassador Count Von Bernstorff signed a patent agreement after months of negotiations. The pact, to be sent to the Senate for ratification, eases patent rights across both nations. It eliminates the working clause and ensures equal treatment for patentees without requiring domestic factory erection.

Germany Senate Bacon Count von Bernstort

Spain Sparkling Wines Benefit From Duty Concession

Rossevelt proclamation outlines minimum duty relief for Spanish sparkling wines under section 3. A prior reciprocal agreement with Spain three years ago stalled due to U S refusal to grant it to France. The note emphasizes Spain's wines are not considered great and the concession is limited.

Spain Roosevelt United States France

Supreme Court legal record summary from early docket

The document lists admitted practitioners by name and state, followed by numerous cases before the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts. It details civil and criminal appeals, affirmations and reversals, with opinions by Justices Moody Day Holmes McKenna Harlan and others, and notes on proceedings, motions, and next-call dates.

Federal Criminal Court Dockets List and Probate Orders

The record enumerates criminal court cases including United States v. Thomas Young and United States v. George Lewid, plus probate actions in Court 3 with estates like Sydney Randle, Anne Dailey, and Charles Lensure. Attorneys include W. C. Clephent, Moore & Han, Coldren & Fannin, and W. Mosby Williams. notable figures such as Judge Barnard and officers of the district.

Criminal Court Fort For C. HH Hemsne A Thopms Frances Caspar Atonney W. C. Clephent George Lewid Pear Altel Beaimianss Mr. Antioe Arderio D United States Thomas Young Caventor I Moore Han Breuningery Iam Platatiera Witton J Lambert Are ‘United Ateter Ghirles A Carpenter Tare Yuiltr Fred Vogt Philip B. Anderoan Fast Kawin B Emit Justice Barnard Sydney Randle Attorger J.J. Darilny Anne Dailey Leonard Dailey W. Mosby Williams Charles B. Lensure J. J. Winener Datab Nordlinger Jang W Benjamin Nordlinger, Jr I. W. Nordiinger Hod Behrend Hulda R. Botsch Otto J. Botach W. A. Johnston J Hatate Robert W. Dunn Sease HL Wilson Jese H. Willon, Jr Buchanan Beale

Real Estate Transfers in Washington Heights and Surrounding Areas

A compilation of real estate transfers across Washington D C districts including Longnecker's addition to Congrah Heights and numerous parcels in Lanier Heights Eckington and Anacostia. Transactions show buyer and seller names, parcel lots and squares, and consideration figures often around 310 to 125 dollars with dates and mortgage terms where listed.

Supreme Court upholds rebate fines against New York Central

The U S Supreme Court affirmed a $108 000 fine on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for granting rebates to the American Sugar Refining Company in 1903 shipments from New York to Cleveland and Detroit. The ruling also sustains a $26 000 rebate case against the same railroad and rejects its demurrer arguing non liability as a noninitial carrier.

United States Circuit Court Southern New York New York Central Railroad Company American Sugar Company United States Supreme Court American Sugar Refining Company Cleveland Detroit Ohio United States New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company San Tlatory Road New York Central Missouri Pacific Brooklyn Cooperage Company Poplar Blut Iowa Brooklyn Brooklyn Company

Award Stands In Indian Territory Lease Case

The Laurel Quartz and Gag Company v Hartson involved a court of equity voiding a judicial sale on grounds a higher price might be had later. Morrison bid 3490, Laurel 2860, later Laurel bid 8000. court canceled prior award and granted lease to Laurel. The Eighth Circuit ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Laurel Qi Robert W. Hartson Indian Territory United States Supreme Court Balth Durant United States Court Western District of Morrison Laurel Company United States Circuit Court Eighth Circuit

Supreme Court Allows Petition in Bankruptcy Case

The United States Supreme Court ruled affirmatively that a creator with an unliquidated provable debt may file for bankruptcy. Frederick L. Grant Rope Company of Rochester sued W. M. Laird Company of Pittsburgh over $3454 for unsatisfactory goods. Laird’s petition to declare Grant bankrupt was sustained by Justice Holmes.

Unite States Supreme Court Frederick L. Grant Rhoe Company Rochester N. Y W. M. Laird Company Pittsburg Laird Grant Company United States District Court Supreme Court Holmes Trial Court

Murderer Must Hang in Texas Death Case

The U S Supreme Court refused to overturn a Texas judgment against Marcellus Thomas, a Black defendant, in a double murder in Harris County. He claimed race-based grand jury discrimination but the court did not intervene. The report also notes other Supreme Court rulings on a Filipino church case, Arkansas antitrust, and Louisiana rate regulation.

Marcellus Thomas Harria County Tex United States Supreme Court Thomas United States Supreme Court Texas Court

Law Sustains Prohibition on Franks for Express Carriers

Supreme Court today held that under the Dikinn law express companies cannot grant franks for transporting the property of their own employees or others. The decision states such privileges would constitute undue preference, as transportation at lower rates would conflict with published rates. Justice Day notes Congress may grant privileges to express firms, but the law must be applied by Congress, not the courts.

Justice Day United States Expres

Supreme Court reverses insular land claim ruling

Justice Holmes writes that the United States took possession of the Philippines with a duty to justice, reversing an insular court decision. Mateo Carino’s case over land claimed under military reservation in Benguet marked by three years of possession without title. The ruling signals a shift toward protection of native lands and against private gain by the government.

Justice Holmes United States Supreme Court Mateo Carino Philippine Islands Benguet Carina Insular Court Holmes United States Philippines Spain

War Damages Denied Sustain Miles Order Cuban Burned Property

The Jaragua Iron Mining Company of Pennsylvania sued the U S government for property destroyed in Cuba during the war with Spain. The Supreme Court ruled against the company, affirming the Court of Claims. Justice Harlan stated the United States bears no extra liability for damage to an American company in enemy territory during war.

Jaragua Iron Mining Company Pennsylvania Cuba United States Sprain United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Justice Harlan Court of Claims Harlan

TRY THIS FOR YOUR COUGH TRY THIS

A fragmented note urges readers to try a remedy for a cough promising quick relief within twenty four hours. The text emphasizes a cure claim rather than medical guidance and lacks verifiable details.

Absolute Cure of Skin Eruption Case Claim

A mother from Winchester Tennessee reports her two and a half year old daughter suffered a painful skin eruption on the legs and thighs with itching and oozing. After two doctors failed, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, noting full recovery within two weeks in February 1908 and no recurrence through age four.

R. R. Whitaker Winchester Tenn

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Endorsement for Skin Care

Advertises Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent for cleansing scalps and skin. Claims purifying soothing anti inflammatory uses from birth and for a wide range of skin conditions. Mentions purity and worldwide availability with prices and merchant names.

Mullan Loses Case Against Navy Court Martial

Commander Dennis W. Mullan of the United States Navy lost his case challenging the legality of a 1897 court martial for drunkenness while he commanded the Pensacola Navy Yard. The court sentenced him to dismissal, but the President later modified the sentence to place him at the bottom of the list of commanders.

Dennis W. Mulllan United States Navy Pensacola Navy Yard United States Supreme Court Mullan

Supreme Court rules for Neilson over Oregon fishing nets

The United States Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Oregon fishing laws banning floating nets do not extend to the Washington side of the Columbia River. The decision sides with Christ Neilson against the State of Oregon, rejecting Crefan's claim for jurisdiction over the entire stream. A Washington statute allows floating nets if the fisherman holds a Washington license.

Oregon Washington Columbia River Christ Neilson United States Supreme Court Neilson Crefan

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