Recorder of Deeds Upholds Restrictions on Code Dismissal
The District Court of Appeals held that a certificate cannot authorize more than one kind of business under the District code. The recorder may reject instruments for record within discretionary limits but cannot judge validity. The case involved the American Geological and Engineering Company and questioned whether a single firm could engage in multiple distinct enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Appeals
Recorder of Deeds
John ©. Dancy
Agaist
Horace F Clark
William C. Prentiss
Albanus T. Johnson
Court of Apneals
Dutton
Messrs Clark
Prentiss
Johnson
Supreme Court
Mahaugh
District Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Clabaugh
Morris
Justice Morris
Iim
Congress
Court rules certificate defective and power forbidden
The court holds that such power is forbidden in the code and the certificate is fatally defective. It was not signed and acknowledged by all trustees of the proposed corporation, so the lower court's judgment is reversed and the petition dismissed. Recorder Dancy was represented by Morgan H. Beach and Jesse C. Adkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancy
United States
Morgan H. Beach
Jesse C. Adkins
Zionist movement praised by secretary on American loyalty
Secretary Hay says colonization plans in East Africa pose no risk to Americanism or patriotism of American Jews. He discussed with Israel Zangwill the Zionist movement and its aim to form a Jewish colony in East Africa. The Zionist society plans to aid 60,000 to 70,000 potential immigrants yearly from the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Africa
Hay
Zanewill
Zangwill
Europe
Beef Trust A Bad One He Terms It A Conspiracy
Attorney General Moody charges that the Swift & Co beef trust conspiracy monopolizes interstate fresh meat markets, raises consumer prices, and squeezes producers. He argues the packers control production, sale, and distribution nationwide and seeks affirmation of the Circuit Court decree.
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Moody
Swift & Co
United States
Beef Trust
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Court
Appeals for Relief Funds Urge Public Donations
Citizens' Relief Association and Associated Charities appeal for funds amid harsh winter. New chair Corcoran Thom meets treasurer John F Wilkins to note donations lag behind needs. Contributions listed from many individuals and Mrs Davenport and others. postmasters appointed in several towns.
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Citizens’ Association and Associated Charities
Corcoran Thom
Citizens’ Relief Association
John F. Wilkins
Association
G Street
Willams
Washington Post
C C. Wizard
Joseph Strasburger
Jeannie Turnbull
William M. Dougal
C W. Shoemaker
M. G. Lloyd
J. M. Clapp
Maria L. Duncan
Sarah Bryan Leet
William CG. Rives
George Little
Admiral
Philip Hichborn
Jesse Ramsburgh
Serena Hale Davenport
Horace Wyle
J. W. Nem
H. K. Fulton
L. A. Berry
D. Mirtck
Associated Charities
John Joy Holgan
Six Street
Edson
Washington Loan and Trust
Fett
Stephen Wall
Adelaide Davis
Joseph F. Direh, Jr
Elizabeth C. Hooke
Henry Eberbach
J. BL. Barnard
Fannie D. Larner
J. W. Neff
A. N. Chalker
KE. Scanlon
Mary B. White
Nelly G. Morton
O. A. Aspinwall
Frederick A. Miller
Cash
Irving P Wanger
LS. Bacon
Cornelia I. Lloyd
Margaret 3. Potter
Nellie L. Larner
Land fraud probes widen as senators defend colleagues
The General Land Office expands special agent reviews of desert land entries in Montana amid complaints of noncompliance with irrigation and cultivation laws. Oregon and Idaho fraud cases draw White House attention as Senator Fulton defends Senator Mitchell, while Senator Heyburn pledges cooperation to uncover wrongdoing.
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Idaho
Fulton
Mitchel
Oregon
General Land Office
Pubic Land Service
Montana
Gibson
Portland
White House
Hitchcock
Senator Mitchell
Mitchell
Heyburn Talka
Heyburn
Northern Pacific
Senate
Pneumatic Tube Service Commission Begins City Inspections
A Postmaster General appointed commission to study pneumatic mail service started field work by departing for Pittsburg and Allegheny to inspect postal conditions. The trio plans to report soon and later will consider St. Paul Minneapolis Cleveland Cincinnati Buffalo and San Francisco, visiting most if not all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Masten
James H. Crew
F. W. Vaille
Pittsburg
Allegheny
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Buffalo
San Francisco
Lewis Stilson Dies After Brief Illness
Lewis Francis Stilson died yesterday morning after a three day illness. He completed high school at Eastern High School and began medical studies at George Washington University this year. He was active, well regarded, and leaves many friends. Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Church at 10 this morning, pallbearers from his St. Mark's fraternity, with interment in Forestville, Maryland. Charles W. Pafflow is seriously ill with pelvic inflammation and was moved to George Washington University Hospital after an operation yesterday.
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Lewis Francis Stilson
Eastern High School
George Washington University
St. Mark's Church
Third
St. Mark's
Forestville, Md
Charles W. Pafflow
George Washington University Hospital
Raines law change debated by temperance workers
New York January 4 proposed amendment to the Raines law approved at a conference of temperance workers under the Anti-Saloon League. A committee of fifteen may grow to fifty will work for passage. The measure requires fire health and building certificates before mayor licenses. Jerome urged enforcement of existing excise laws and Sunday closing law enforcement.
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New York
Temperance Workers
Anti-Saloon League
Rainen
Jerome
Methodist Episcopal Church
The Filipino is Learning Demands Indemnification Letters
A 1904 Washington Post excerpt prints letters from Batangas and Batangas province residents seeking indemnification for losses from the Philippine–American War. The writers describe ruined homes, burned property, and requested compensation from the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Post
Congress
Philippines
Batangas
P. I
Washington Post
Washington, D. C, U, A. E
Batangas Ciy
Benito Aforia
Reducing Commission Favored for Panama Canal Plan
Administration figures prefer a five member Isthmian Canal Commission to speed up work and reduce friction, with engineers acting mainly as advisors while the commission retains executive powers. The potential shift could alter how canal governance operates as officials debate the scope of engineer authority. Martin A. Macdonald, a former local postal clerk, died in Parkersburg West Virginia of pneumonia after a career in the Post Office Department and postings in Porto Rico.
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Board of Five
Panama Canal
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate
House
Martin A. Macdonald
Parkersburg
W. Va
Post Office Department
Porto Rico
Preliminary mint figures show larger gains in silver output
The 1904 silver production across states rose notably from 1903, led by California and Idaho gains while Colorado and Nevada posted losses in ounces. The total silver mined reached about 54.3 million fine ounces, with gold totaling roughly 73.59 million dollars, and regional improvements noted in Colorado, California, Nevada, Utah, and the Appalachian area.
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Colorado
California
United States
Nevada
Utah
South Dakota
Alaska
Appalachian
Idaho
Montana
Sough Dakota
Irrigation Experts Meet at Geological Survey Conference
A second annual gathering of reclamation service engineers is in session at the Geological Survey office. West coast hydraulic projects and topics such as water laws alkali drainage cement measurement and water distribution are under discussion. Notable speakers include Gen MacKenzie Willis Moore and various lawmakers. The attendance list features many named reclamation service engineers.
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Office of the Geological Survey
West
The
Reclamation Service
Arid West
Pacific Coast
MacKenzie
Egineers
Willis I. Moore
Weather Bureau
Cyrun C. Babb
K Baker
H. K. Barrows
Morris Bien
C. J. Blanchard
George H. Busa
R. E. Bolster
L. V. Branch
W. W. Burnham
H. Casa
K. Clapp
C. Covart
N. H. Darton
A. P. Davis
A. L. Fellows
J. BE. Field
Charles H. Fitch
Robert Follausbee
M L. Fuller
J. M. Giles
N. C. Grover
M. R. Hal
W. EB. Hall
W. Hanna
G. F. Barley
R. W. Hawley
L. C. Hill
A. H. Horton
R. E H. Horton
J. C. Hoyt
Edward J. Johnson
A. E. Kastl
M. D. Leighton
S. J. Lewis
H. V. Jemenarger
J. B. Lippincott
I. W. McConnell
Thomas H. Means
C Murphy
F. H. Newell
T. A. Noble
R. Olbergs
H. N. Parker
G. Paul
T. Perkins
F. E. Pressey
C. T
Wind Destroys Temporary Museum Structure On Mall
A temporary architectural device erected by the National Museum architects on the north side of the Mall opposite Center Market blew down Tuesday night. The structure, though temporary, resembled stone and helped gauge the finished design. Architects plan to raise the museum grade several feet higher, using the device to view elevation value. Washington's Birthday observance by Sons of the Revolution set for February 22 at the Columbia Theater with Marine Band and notable speakers. meeting Saturday to finalize details. Treasury receipts show bank note redemptions of 1,426,780 dollars, internal revenue 35,100, customs 725,737, miscellaneous 753,043, with expenditures of 1,900,000 dollars.
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New
National Museum
Mall
Center Market
Washington
Sons of the Revolution
Columbia Theater
Marine Band
Treasury
National Bank
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Appeals For Relief Funds
Massachusetts
South Athol
Dennis C. Colling
Maybrook
Charles B. Tower
Pennsylvania
Bulger
Joseph M. Atkin
Virginis—Bolling
Leonard K. HaTaiman
Dr. Ing
Interior Department
Senator Heybburn
Brutus J. Clay
John W. Yerkes
Internal Revenue
Kentucky
Cassius M. Clay
Yerkes
Mr. Clay
Foreign Service
Norfolk
Fitzhugh Lee
Maynard
Virginia
Knoxville
Tenn
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Estados Unidos de America S. F
UU. SS. A. Republic
Lipa
Sto. Tomas
Batangsas
Petra Lat
Calixio Lat
Rafaela Lat
Placida Lat
Gregorio Billopando
Faustino Lat
Rufina Guevas
Raymunda Uagon
Felipe Villapando
Filiciano Miranda
Esperanza di Maano
Bisto Villapando
Calixto Montecer
Nardlea Trinidad
Manuel Endaya
Epifanio Maloles
Frotacio Malotes
Castoria
Baltimore
Geo. B. Cooley
J. R. Wheeler
Reisterstown
Reisterstown M
Goldsboro, N. C
B. G. Barefoot
Affleck’s Progressive Drug Store
Pennsylvania Avenue
J. J. McCaffrey
Affleck
Bennettsville
S. C
J. P. Gibson
Affieck
Progressive Drug Store
Pa. Ave
Perce G. Allen Co
St. N. W
Camden Coke Co
Heurich
West 34
Heurich Brewing Co
Ich
Tolman Laundry
E St
Wellville
Ial Department of Advice
Burlington, Vt
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