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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1905

Page

12

Negro and the Nation Seeks Civil Rights, Not Social Equality

Dr William Crum delivered a Metropolitan A M E Church lecture arguing colored citizens have earned civil rights but social equality is a scarecrow. He traced progress from emancipation through Lincoln to Reconstruction and the rights earned in agriculture, theology, medicine, law, and education, asserting the Negro is an important national contributor.

William Dpd. Crum Charleston 5. C Eton Rsa Crum Taye al Catalky Lfe

Harvey Will Trial Hears Undue Influence Claims

In a probate court trial, Harvey's will contest opens as heirs allege undue influence and mental incapacity. The case asks whether the estate should pass to Eliza Harvey for life with Hugh Harvey as remainder, while the contestants argue the will was procured improperly and the testator partly incapable. Attorneys Colvert, Johnson, and others represent the involved parties.

Gould Een J. Harvey Eliza Harvey Hugh F.wer Will Harvey Ph J. Harvey S M. J. Colvert Charles W Atfey Hayden Johnson

Wills Filed for Probate for Several Estats

Probate filings reveal the will of Thomas H. Sherwood dated February 17 1900 leaves all to widow Mary Sherwood who is named sole executrix. John J Halsted’s 1898 will was filed yesterday naming Pennington Hall as executor and distributing to ten family members. Harriet A Morgan’s 1900 will designates Agnes Y Hoppe as heir and Ter? to widow Agnes.

Thomas H. Sherwood Thomas H.ood Eesterday Maryrood John J. Halsted Pennington Hall Harriet A. Morgan Agnes Y. Hoppe Justice Stafford David A. Ritter Wilson & Barkadale Largh E. Proctor J. W. Patterson Zachary Boteler Harry W. Boteler F. J. Wissner Elizabeth D. Ames J. W. Fatterson Hannah Dadman Elizabeth Wilson Neldon Wilson Lucy M. Flynn Mason N. Hichardson Hast Jackson Joh Baum Williams Curtis George A. Gossett Bond L. A. Dent C. Murdock Gordon

Supreme Court legal records summary and motions of 1905

The report lists admitted to practice from several states, then chains of cases and opinions. It covers No. 148 District of Columbia v Elias E James with affirmed judgment, No. 418 United States v Morris Whitbridge et al with decree reversed, and No. 87 National Cotton Oil Co. v State of Texas with judgments affirmed. It notes an order for an additional volume due to volume of decisions, and lists dozens of petitions for writs of certiorari denied or pending, plus various circuit and city court actions and procedural dispositions. The document ends with notes on calendar items for February 28 1905 across multiple courts, including criminal, circuit, equity, and probate dockets.

United States Supreme Court Justice Harlan Justice Brewer Justice Brown Justice White Justice Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day B. F. Burwell Oklahoma City O. T George Ie Wilson Pittsburg Charles G. McIlvain Henry A. Davis Julian W. Dyrenforth Coteago Court of Claims Justice de No The United States Morris Whcitbridge National Cotton Oil Company Et al State of Texas Court of Civil Appeala Supreme Judicist District M.kenna Southern Cotton Oil Company Et al State California White Diesenling Fuller Peckham Frank E. Kehrer Andrew P. Stewart Supreme Court Georgia Edward D. Johnson Elizabeth Thomas Court of Appeals of District of Columbia McLish Lubin Edison App D. U Joshua Roberts Mead City of Portland James Gardner Plaintif T Michigan Edward H. Whitney Trustee Emma B. Dresser Ludington Novelty Company Charles H. Leonard United States Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Merchants and Miers’ Transportation Company, &c Thornhill, &c Fourth Circuit James Falcott Henry Friend Seventh Circuit Marcellus B. Thornton Board of Mayor and Aldermen Natchea Wirth Hiram Remington Central Pacific Railroad Company George A. Bartlett Appellant J. M. Vale Pradt Frederick de O. Faust Appellee Ja Tey Hoyt AL George FE Zartman First National Bank of Waterloo M. O George E. Zartman W. H. Sholes Rembert Baker Compress Company American Cotton Company Et Mth Leigh Rubinson Walter Gresham Fernand Gentn Gulf Company Fifth Circuit Charles W. Clagett Vivand K. Miller Harold Petre F. RB. Creelman Gumber Company David Lansden John Lansden AH. Willett Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company Timots J. G. Grimwood John K. Newhall J. Hopking Robert Hruce Scott Egg “Hany Mublker New York and Harlem Railroad Company Elihu Root Ya A. Place Eltmont Commonwealth of Massachusetts Frederick H. Nash Djourned Yall Justles Anderson Dole Evans Trowb Wheatley J. Holdsworth Gordon Gordon & Gordon George A. Southall James Hobinson Johnston Margaret M. Murray Elbert Maloney J. J. Peyser Wardahl Archer A. A. Burney J. H. Stewart Lambert & Baker John Ridout Tiurns Hayes Cole & Donaldson H. E. Davis Equity Court NO. Y Justica Stafford Critchield Hallam & Hallam Wright & David Davis W. D. Davidge S. H. Gleag Circuit Court No Barnaré Newman Darnallle Brandenburg & Brandenburg Irving Williamson Boatela Va Orante Plaintif'f Wolf & Rosenberg Mack Manufacturing Company Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company Plelutia Tucker & Kenyon A. A. Hochiing Agnew Washington Loan and Trust Company A. A. Worthington Easley E. Emig A. B. Duvall Caynor

Deeds of Trust Notices For Various Property Lots

A listing of deeds of trust across multiple squares and additions securing loans to various individuals and associations. Notable entries include Chapin Sacks Manufacturing Company securing 1950 dollars for William Edmonston and Edwin Kaiser. Williams and Ellerson securing 2800 dollars. Henry Werres to Washington Loan and Trust Company. and other trusts involving building associations, libraries, and private property parcels with terms ranging from 2 to 6 years at 3 to 6 percent interest.

Chapin William B. Edmonston Edwin T. Kaiser James Robbing Jan He Cripps William Williams Hugh Williams James R. Ellerson Albert C. Murdaugh Chichester—Iienry Werres Et Ax Washington Loan and Trust Company Co-operative Building Association Charles F LE Droit Park David A. Willston William H. Tinkins James M. Woodward Morris Huh Richard E. Pairo Herbert A. Gill John J. Brosnan Square Liezie H. Chamberlin Werhert A. Ginl E. Pairo Louise M. Hawen Charles F. Benjamin Roger T. Mitchell Perpetual Building Association Ninth Street Tetworth Warren Choate Robert E. Bradley Mary G. Nelson J. Holdsworth Gordon Jesse JH. Wilson Peabody Library Association Tleasant Plains Hoa Pildridge Charles T Charles P. Stone Charles W. Fairfax Florence V. Creamer Moore & Bargour Francis A. Blundon Henry H. Bers- Mann Charles Schafer Northern Liberty German-American Building Association Holmead Manor Charles J. Butler William A. Gordon H. HR. Howenstein Peaberly Library Association Chapin-Sacks Manufacturing Company Bedford W William H. Walker Frederick J. Griffith

Real estate transfers on streets and avenues in Northeast and Northwest

A long list of property transfers across multiple blocks and streets in Northeast and Northwest areas. Names include James Robbins, Chapin Sacks Manufacturing, Elizabeth Ann Hacker, Henry D. Flood trustee, and William Metcalf, among others. Transactions cover lots and squares on H Street, Fourth to Seventh Streets Southeast, Maryland Avenue Northeast, Lanier Heights, Petworth, Pleasant Plains, and more, with prices often at $10 and occasional higher sums.

First M Streets James Robbins Chapin Sacks Manufacturing Company Iota Thirty-Third George T. Harper Elizabeth Ann Hacker Fourth Fifth Henry D. Flood William E Hugh Wiliams Morris Road Ella R. Moore Thomas J Henry P. Werres Chichester Third Elizabeth Willner Charles FP. Wallraf North Carolina Avenue Second William A. Metcalf Willam FP. Metcalf Tenth Street Reets Sixteenth Street East Capitol Fourth Street Melville M. Moffit Et al Clinton B. Smith Jacob L. Hutchingson Marion A. Moffatt Henrietta A. Hutchingson LE Droit Park Cora B. Smith Viz Charles David A. Wilistan Stanley Pearce Frederick A. Singer Fourteenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Charles Early Gilbert J. Osterman Orlando W. Butler Filo Maryland Avenue Benjamin J. Balin H. M. Foote Lanier Heights Warren Choate John F. McCormick Petworth Sixth Emily E Briggs Jon HB. Briggs Ivy Twenty-Sixth P Streets Margaret W. Thornton Mary G. Nelson Stephen J. Kubel Charles C. Wilkinson Twelfth Thirteenth Street Ammon Behrend John G. Meinberg Part Ellen M. Farnham Edwin D Catharine Banville Efpingham Place William B. Edmoanaton

Legal notices and equity suits listed in district docket

A scanned docket listing multiple equity suits and legal notices including transfers of property in blocks and squares, quiet title actions, legacies, and mortgage-like claims. Names include Horace E. Crow, H Rozier Dulany, Frederick J. Griffith, Chapin Back, James B. Lamble Company, Calvin Tibbs, Mary V. Chamberson, Alex M. Proctor, Katie Phillips, Harriet I. and Mary A. Mowlin, and firms Cole Donaldson Wells Wells Hallam & Hallam. Proceedings reference trustees, conveyances, and complainants’ solicitors.

Calvin Tibbs James Bennett Hallam & Hallam Mary V. Chamberson Alex. M. Proctor Wells & Wells George P. Hoover Katie Phillips Harriet I Mary A. Mowlin John Idout

Financial Stocks Rally as Lanston and Mergenthaler Lead

Lanston and Mergenthaler stocks rose on the Washington Stock Exchange with Lanston trading heavily from 161-2 to 181-2 and closing 163-4. Mergenthaler advanced with most shares at 1991-2 to 201, closing around 200. Other rails and utility issues gained, including Washington Railway and Electric and Washington Gas. Prices in bonds remained thin. commodities and agricultural prices showed mixed moves in a busy session on Feb. 21 in New York.

Lanston Mergenthaler Washington Stock Exchange Vicgas Washington Railway

New York Livestock Market Receipts February

Beaves revenues at New York livestock market reflect mixed gains with beaves up to 16 cents, bulls steady, and steers at 4.70 to 4.40 per hundredweight. Cows priced 1.75 to 3.60, cables unchanged, exports anticipated tomorrow. cattle totals about 1,020 head, sheep 4,400 quarters of beef, fewer than last Friday, barnyard calves and Westerns trading nominally with activity around 50 to 76.

New York Pennsylvania Long Island State and Western Jersey Liverpool London P Lake Glasgow Middlesboro Srranger Foundry Northerns Foundry Northern Foundry Southern Foundry Southern Soft Chulee Wethers Sylvania Chicago State Penn Baltimore Western Cork

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