Will Rule to Show Cause in Hughes Will Probate Case
Proceedings in the District Supreme Court probate branch aim to compel attorney John C. Gittings to file Mrs. Louisa A. B. Hughes’s last will and codicil for probate in Washington. The 1899 will, once connected to her estate valued around 125000, names multiple heirs and charitable bequests, with contested possession and a convoluted history involving Niles and Shipman.
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John C. Gittings
Park Avenue Hotel
New York
Louisa A. B. Hughes
Washington
District Suprema Court
I. @. Kimball
W. H. Sholes
John ©. Gittings
Hughes
Justice Gould
Giteings
Edward G Niles
Niles
Baltimore
Atlantic City
Wiles
Gittings
J. J. Darlington
Sisters of Bon Secour
Georgetown
New Orleans
de Hoaldes
Sisters
Ben Secour
Kittle White
James R. Randall
Maryland
Enrico Miggiolini
Maggialini
Bathtubs in New Houses Regulation Sparks Debate
Building Inspector Ashford explained proposed rules would require bathtubs only in future districts renting above ten dollars monthly. Officials note current homes are not targeted and the special committee’s recommendations await release. Protesters misunderstand the regulation’s scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
Eccentric antiquarian Doc Penn declared sane after arrest
William Shakespeare Penn known as Doc Penn rode a tricycle car around Harrisburg streets. He was arrested by Detectives Burlingame and Weedon, then released after experts found him of sound mind. Penn proclaims to be Judea’s promised prophet, with art and canvases depicting the Ten Lost Tribes.
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Wiliam Shakespeare Penn
Doc Penn
Burlingame and Weedon
Harrisburg
Penn
Apo
Judea
Israel
Amsterdam
Theelty
Retired Policeman Seeks $600 for Lost Thoroughbred Horse
William West of 1023 Third Street Northwest filed a claim with the Commissioners seeking $600 for a horse lost in 1805 while riding through Soldiers’ Home woods. The horse, described as a thoroughbred valued around $10,000, stumbled and broke its leg after being struck by a root. it was shot. The claim was referred to Maj. Sylvester for review and will be acted on later by the Commissioners.
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William
Dt Maj. Sylvester
Army and Navy Promotions Share Names and Ranks
The War and Navy departments yesterday registered several officers. Army personnel include Col. Alexander Ridgen of Siath Cavalry, First Lieutenant J. B. Huggins of the Medical Department, and Cant. G. "BP. Johnson of the Tenth Cavalry. Navy assignments note Capt. Gulat. in the line.
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War and Navy Departments
Army
Alexander Ridgen
Siath Cavalry
J. B. Huggins
Medical Department
BP. Johnson
Tenth Cavalry
Navy
Gulat
Fears Traffic Congestion With Madden and Wiley Bills
R H Phillips warns commissioners that universal transfers between transit systems will congest lines at key corridors such as Thirty sixth and M streets NW and the Tenleytown Cabin John routes. He argues two competing streetcar lines support better service and that transfers burden the inferior line, raising delays and safety concerns during rush hours.
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R. H. Phillips
Comrmissioners
Madden
Wiley Universal
Virginia
Tenleytown
Cabin John Bridge
City of
Washington
Congress
Comair. Pellig
Iine
Ferior
Royal Arcanum Council to Install Officers and Admit Five
Ouray Council No 1899 will install its officers for the ensuing year on Monday next the ddth instant. The meeting will also initiate a class of five new members.
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Ouray Council
Royal Arcanum
Wwili
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the Post
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