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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

3

Court in Law School Holds Special Habeas Corpus Session

Justice Gould in Georgetown law school held a special habeas corpus session to consider Robert W Power’s arrest on forgery charges. Power was released on $500 bond pending proper Kentucky requisition papers. Power, 47, manager of the Columbia Conservatory of Music, faces accusations tied to forged notes and employment shifts between conservatories.

Asbely M Gould District Supreme Court Georgetown University Law School Fifth and B Streets United States Clarence L Wilson Power Gould Gould Gald Fower National Conservatory of Music Powers Washington Jefford Kentucky E Hamblin Bowling Green Gov McCreary Clabaugh Gresham Street

Whitney Will Cancels Mortgage and Grants Annuities

The will of Joseph N Whitney filed for probate cancels a mortgage of 380 on his sister Mrs Elizabeth C Brown’s Bridgton Maine home and grants her an annuity of 72 for twelve years. Mrs Portia C Whitney his widow receives 2000 annually for twelve years and 510 at once.

Joseph N Whitney Elizabeth C Brown Bridgton Portia C Whitney

Post Dictionary Promises Easy Spelling Assistance

In a promotional piece the Post touts its dictionary as the sure way to confirm correct spelling. It highlights Webster's New International Dictionary enhancements, the three color display, and census themes. It urges readers to clip coupons for discounted editions ranging from $3 to $20, and to secure a copy for personal use.

Webster Noah Webster Theos Bomue

Fires and faulty stoves cause multiple damages around town

A series of small fires from overheated stoves pipes furnaces and gas lines damaged homes and stores. Incidents occurred yesterday morning and afternoon across Adama Fifty first and various northwest streets with total damages ranging from 0 to 300 dollars. Fire alarms and quick responses limited the losses. Local residents include John Young Thorn ton Kidrich Myra Russell Harrison Bylvester Carroth George Morrow and John B Stone.

John Young Adama Thornton Kidrich Twenty-fourth Q Street Myra Russell B Harrison Bylvester Carroth Street Northwest George Morrow Fourteenth Street Northwest John B Stone Eighteenth Street

Indians to Meet in Washington for First Brotherhood Gathering

Forty members of the Brotherhood of North American Indians from seven local judges organized since December 6 will attend the first society meeting in Old Magonic Temple, Washington. A tribal time is not yet drawn for local branches, as one lodge may cover multiple tribes and one tribe may join more than one lodge. By April, nationwide camps are hoped to be organized with a great chief governing for the year.

Brotherhood of North American Indians Brotherhood Washington Old Magonic Temple Richard C Adams Bond Building

Demand for Insurance License Against State Official

Proceedings filed in the District Court to compel Superintendent Ingham to issue a license to Royal Life Insurance Company after the tribunal refused an injunction. Attorneys Lambert and Balderston lead the petition asserting compliance with law, $2000 assets, and arbitrary refusal. Court orders Ingham to show cause on January 23 why the writ should not be granted.

Ingham

Blooded Horses Rabid Polo Pony Infected in New York

Rabid disease infects two Meadowbrook Hunt Club horses in Wheatley Hills New York. Polo pony Gay Boy, famed for polo play with Whitney Milburn, died after severe bites. Another infected horse, a brood mare imported from England, may also be affected. Millionaire owners call for state quarantine against stray dogs.

Wheatley Hilla N Y John Shipps Meadowbrook Hunt Club New York State Department of Agriculture Gay Boy Harry Payne Whitney Devereaux Milburn England

Washington restaurant keepers to face police court

Thirteen Washington restaurant keepers are to be taken into police court in the coming days for selling milk not up to the health department standard. Over 100 samples were tested by health inspectors and examined by experts. Samples were taken Monday night in raids on several lunch rooms, with many found to be skimmed milk.

Washington Health Department

Dr Woodward speaks on Child Hygiene session

Dr William C Woodward health officer addressed the District of Columbia Congress of Mothers at the Raleigh Hotel meeting. He urged that home life shapes child development and that self-control should be learned at home.

William C Woodward District of Columbia Congress of Mothers Raleigh Hotel Woodward

The Coote Girl Ble pom Caping Ell ie Vaudeville Night

Fragments advertise vaudeville acts at multiple venues with varied showtimes and prices. Listings mention Gude floral decor services and a laundry pickup notice, plus promotions for West 437 phone service and local beverages.

Columbiachhannely Oatt Ghosoe Academy Ellie Vataville Gayety—Golten Crook Co Lyceum Billy Watson & Co Congers West

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