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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1907

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3

Southern Railway vows need for bonds to fund growing South rail traffic

W W Finer, president of the Southern Railway, explains why track expansion and more rolling stock lag. He cites rapid Southern growth, higher costs, labor shortages, and a looming choice between safer facilities and lower rates, urging public understanding as bonds of 200 million dollars are issued to finance improvements.

W W. Finer Southern Railway Company Finley South Southern

Nash grease hauling case reversed by appeals court

The District Court of Appeals yesterday overturned the Police Court findings in the Stephen N. Nash case. Nash was convicted last August of violating a police regulation forbidding garbage hauling through Wauhington streets. The court ruled the matter Nash hauled was not garbage under the law and noted he collected grease and crackings from local hotels to Alexandria Virginia.

District Court of Appeals Stephen N. Nash Wauhinton Court of Appeals Nash Alexandria

Lambert awarded damages for street hole caused by telephone crew

Wilton J. Lambert received 209.92 dollars in a District Supreme Court ruling against the District of Columbia and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. The jury found the hole in the street, dug for conduit work, was negligently left unguarded, causing damage to Lambert’s automobile.

Arto Wilton J. Lambert District of Columbia Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Justice Barnard District Supreme Court

Potomac Electric Power Bonds Offered by Brown Bros

Five per cent consolidated mortgage gold bonds of the Potomac Electric Power Company of Washington, amounting to 1,200,000, offered by Brown Bros. & Co. of New York. Principal and interest guaranteed by the Washington Railway and Electric Company, due July 1, 1936, interest semiannually January and July 1. Exempt from taxes under federal and District laws. Authorized issue 7,000,000 with 2,350,000 reserved to retire underlying bonds. Proceeds fund purchase of twelve and a half acres on Benning road and a new central power station and substation now in operation. Brown Bros. & Co. represented in this city by W. B. Hibbs & Co.

South Potomac Electric Power Company Washington Brown Broa. & Co New York Washington Railway and Electric Company United States District of Columbia Isre Benning Road Brown Bros. & Co W. B. Hibbs & Co

More Coal Lands Freed by President Order

President modifies withdrawal of about 50 million acres of public coal lands. The new provision preserves good faith coal claims existing at the withdrawal date and allows entry or declaratory actions filed before the modification to proceed. The prior change already allowed agricultural lands with coal value to be patented under land laws.

Secretary of the Interior

May Attack Goal Trust in Middle West Coal Combina tion

The Commerce Commission claims proof of an illegal coal combination controlling price and output in nearly all Middle Western states. The Attorney General will decide this week whether to pursue Sherman anti trust action. Evidence collected by the Interstate Commerce Commission is prepared for the AG, with public release withheld to avoid hindering justice.

Commerce Commission Middle West Combine Interstate Commerce Commission

Administration Sought in Death of Jackson Boney in 1906

William F. Finn filed for letters of administration on Jackson Boney of Rocky Mount North Carolina who was found dead in a carriage on Long Bridge in August 1906 from a gunshot wound. Boney left about $1000 in cash no real estate. heirs include brothers Wheeler Chauncey Hays and Charlie and sisters Beckie Johnson and Lessis Boney. Three brothers Aleck Richard and Peter have long been out of state and uncontactable for 23 years. Finn cared for the invalid before his death.

William F. Finn Jackson Boney North Carolina Long Bridge Boney Wheeler Chauncey Hays Charlie Boney Beckie Johnson Lessis Boney Rocky Mount Nash County N. C Aleck Richard Peter Mr. Finn

Estate dispute settled heirs share under compromise

A settlement ends the contest over Mrs. Mina Strasburger's estate with two wills. Myer Strasburger, a son, receives 5000 dollars. the rest, excluding specific legacies, goes to daughter Mrs. Bertha Hirsh and her children. Executor Joseph Strasburger to carry out the agreement per Chief Justice Clabaugh's decree.

Mina Strasburger Apring Clabaugh Myer Strasburger Bertha Hirsh Joseph Strasburger

Maxey Granted Bail After Conviction Pending New Trial

Mrs Kate Maxey was released on $10000 bail after being convicted last Friday of performing an illegal operation on Claudia Parrish in June. Her attorneys filed a motion for a new trial. Sureties Johnson T Hear, Huntt, and Mrs Maxey’s bond was accepted by Justice Bradford. Paul Meags, convicted with Maxey, remains jailed with bond set at 400.

Kate Maxey Claudia Parrish Justice Brarford Johnson T. Heare Huntt Maxey Paul Meags

Wreck Victim's Father Seeks Estate Administration

William P. Bohrer applied for letters of administration on the estate of his daughter Corinne Marie Bohrer nineteen killed in the Terre Cotta wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He states she left no estate except the claim against the railroad which he will press. December 20 Just The petition says he is her only deni It is stated.

William P. Bohrer Corinne Marie Bohrer Terre Cotta Baltimore and Ohio Misa Bohrer

Washington Produce Market ails in 19th century trade item list

Market reports show butter, cheese, eggs, live poultry, dressed meats, game, vegetables, and greens with varied prices and ample supply in nearby states. Quotes reflect creamery grades, new weather impacts on poultry, and steady demand across central markets.

EGGE Irean Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Teynesses North Carolina Capeclanty Faney Jane Creamery Creaméry N. Y Oath N. B Cela New York Florida Ohio Heppeen York Imperial Wen Davis

New York Produce Prices and Market Roundup

Market notes from New York and Chicago quote dull but steady flour, steady butter and cheese, and firm live poultry prices. Wheat and corn跌 slide in Minneapolis and Duluth amid large receipts, while New York cotton shows firmer tone with steady close. Exchange data from W S Hibbs & Co. included.

New York Tency Ankad Mossack Bigar Hibbs & Co New York, Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Jat Minneapolis Fe R. Agkie Liverpool Duluth Fricon Corm Belt Shorts May Ant Endy Pitseadera Antoriar

Supreme Court Docket and Probate Records From January 16 1897

The document lists Supreme Court and Circuit Court dockets with cases No. 216 through 409, including Beebe v. Howell and district assignments, plus equity and criminal court entries. It notes probate actions for Mint Estrasburger, Sophia Wentworth, and other estates, and records the death of Robert W. Davidson a clerk in the Post Office Department.

Robert Wu. Vavinsen Post-office Department George Washington Hospital Davidson Sinois Hiram Lodge Hiram Chapter R. A

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