Bailey Estate Fight Over Millionaire Will
Relatives in Michigan contest the will of showman James A Bailey filed in Westchester Surrogate Court claiming Ruth Bailey and her brother exercised undue influence. They allege Bailey suffered mental incompetence and that many kin were insane before the will was made. Evidence includes testimony from executors and family, with disputes over a vast Barnum and Bailey estate.
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Showman
Testator
Washinstom
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Michkin
James A Bailey
Wattriard
Surrogate Millard
Westchester County
Bailey
Egor
Barnum& Tawley
Letts
Forspaugh
Buffalo
Ruth McCadron Batley
Michigan
Wollman& Wollman
Detroit Midh
Bullet
Milligan
Europe
Childs
Herbert & Inth
New York
Halley
Ana
Berks
Dette
Sini Ton i
Uslan Spnatorum
Ilan
Scratched match mars court wall in contempt case
A man arrrained for contempt of court after scratching a match on the court wall leaving a small disfiguring mark. Witnesses describe the act as a breach of decency and the judge imposed a fine following the arraignment and citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saradel Nobles
Anetor
Tudse Kimball
Vial Oho
Man Held for Grand Larceny in City Shoplifting Case
A man was held for grand larceny after allegedly taking $210 from a produce dealer’s pocket within a store on Me street. Police Detective Watson, who investigated the case, ordered him to be searched. The incident occurred Saturday amid a store front Northwest area.
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Judse Mullomiy
Jou /c.uWits & produce
de Rauilt
Curtiss 23S
Fogimbles
John A Lial K Sons
Aintind
Saturde
Lin
Curtiss ‘Am
Jekowie
Watson
Curtiss Ne
Buss
Rural Carriers Safe Despite Post Office Mechanical Test
The Post Office Department reports no plans to adopt or test a mechanical mail delivery device on rural routes. Inventors submitted schemes including trolley-wire distribution, but Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGrew stated tests will not be conducted and delivery remains impractical.
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de Grew
Fpost
Thersfar
Post-office
Washington, D. C
Evidence in Elkins suit recounts testimony in Maryland case
The case of Robert Burton and Georgn A Dubrenill of Baltimore against Senator Elkins of West Virginia was re shuffled in district court with evidence presented. Witnesses including George R Galther and Charles M Hendley denied seeing documents between Burton and Elkins while Col Thomas B Davis said he had not met Burton or Dubreuill. Elkins was expected to testify, with McComas also summoned, as the trial pressed toward further proceedings.
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Robert Burton
Georgn A Dubrenill
Baltimore
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Maryland
Fairland
Fuller Syndicate
Wright
Elkins
Justice McComas
District Court of Appeals
McComas, Gaither & Greenbaum
George R Galther
Colleses
Western Maryland Railroad
Puller Syndicate
Collin H. Livingston
Charles M Hendley
Senator Elkies
Burton Ac Dubreault
Henley
Burton
Thomas B Davis
Henry G Davis
Nundow
Dubreuill
Ubrar
Mrs May's Trial Opens in Federal Court
Mrs Jennie May facing assault with a dangerous weapon charge over the shooting of Marine Band member Bucius Cowen, who died from a pistol wound. Trial set in Criminal Court No 1 before Justice Stanford, with many spectators expected. District Attorney Baker absent due to injuries from the Terra Cotta wreck. a large crowd anticipated and a card system may be adopted if attendance grows. Evidence and testimony to begin midweek.
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Rhe Telat
Jennie
Bucius Cowen
Marine Band
May
Justice Stakford
Baker
United States
Smarshal
Cowen
Coner
Asgeule
Dienel
Atlantic City
Supreme Court hears tariff refund appeal on duties paid to Philippines
Government appeals a Court of Claims judgment over wartime duties on merchandise shipped to the Philippines under the war tariff. Congress ratified one duty last spring, a ruling now challenged. The court granted a motion to advance the case, setting hearing for April 3. Several refunds totaling about 34 million dollars hinge on this ruling, including suits brought by C Hemszen & Co of New York.
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United Suites
United States Supreme Court
Hasdlang
Congress
Ilera
Cour
Court of Claims
Bar
C Hemszen & Co
New York
Widow sues B&O for 31900 in king of Kent Kensington case
Mrs Cere Is King of Kensleton Montgomery County Md filed in District Supreme Court a $31900 damages action against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the December 8 Terra Cotta wreck that killed her husband Theodore Ingalls King. Doctors Mims charges carelessness and disregard of duties by railroad officers, with the victim en route to Washington from his Kensington home. She states he left three infant children George A Howard P and Dia M Kong.
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Cere
King
Kensleton
Montgomers County
Sunitime
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Theodore Ingalls King
Terra Cotta
Drs Mims
Washington
Kensington
Mr King
Claidres
George A
Howerd P
Dia M Kong
Iron Worker Sues for 15000 Over Fall From Scaffolding
Angelo Schneider, an ironworker from Washington, sues American Bridge Company in District Court for 15000 in damages after falling from defective scaffolding at General Electric plant on the power levee at Schenectady NY. He claims negligence and careless erection caused a fractured skull and permanent injury.
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Angelo Schneider
Aq Ironworker
Washington
Teaterday
Eart
Clinger
Railroad Company Sued Over Injuries In DC District Court
Joseph Davis sues Anacestia and Potomaciver Railroad Cumrans in District Supreme Court for 15002 damages claiming permanent injuries after a September 1 collision on G Street Southeast. He alleges negligence by the company’s employees and seeks compensation for head back spine and leg injuries ending his ability to continue driving. The article also notes a United States Philippine test case proceeding in the Supreme Court with Earl Ron & Co and April 4 scheduling.
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Anacestia and Potomaciver Railroad
Cumrans
District Supreme Court
Joseph Davis
G Street
Enth Street
Ue Wason
Rec
Criver
Supreme Court of the
United States
Aestering
Heleron & Co
Philippine Islands
Ganerel Hoyt
Blames All on Politics in Municipal Ownership Campaign
The case centers on Justice of the Peace OGorman of New York City seeking to vacate a judgment against him and others for stock in the Elmore Mines Company. He says a default entry was due to his fall 1905 campaign as a Municipal Ownership League candidate for Bronx borough president and a failure of notice from his lawyer, John F. Calahan. The Supreme Court heard the petition to force Circuit Judge Lacombe to hear and decide the motion to set aside the judgment.
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New York
United States Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
O'Gorman
Cir
Lacombe
Mr. O'Gorman
Elmore Mines Company
South Dakota
Basily
Miunicipal Ownership League
Bronx
John F. Calahan
Camira
Len O Gorman
California Hospital for the Insane Feud Case
Nave Boynton contends he is not insane and claims his confinement at the California Hospital for the Insane stems from coercion rather than his own unsoundness. The dispute centers on custody and the authority that placed him there.
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California Hospital For the Insane
Nave Boynton
Fis
Inheritance Tax Stand Denied in Supreme Court Case
Supreme Court denied the writ of review in Mary Sherman McCallum v. Collector of Internal Revenue District of the Carolinas. The dispute involves an inheritance tax on $90,000 cash from Senator John Sherman. McCallum, adopted daughter, argued she bore the same relation to the senator as a natural daughter and should pay a lower rate, but lower courts upheld the higher tax set by the war revenue law of 1695 and the Fifth Class heirs rule.
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Fae Galred
Supreme Court
Perhitten Forum
Mary Sherman McCallum
John Sherman
Internal Revenue
District of Calarmbis
BfcCallum
McCallum
Senator Sherman
Court of Appealx
Fourth Circuit
Supreme Court Docket and Adjournments Report
The entry lists cases before the United States Supreme Court and Circuit Courts, names of Justices Holmes Brandeis Peckham and Dissenters, orders for mandamus and certiorari, petitions from Fields and Brown, and multiple docket numbers. It notes adjournment dates, motions, and arguments set for hearings with reference to various circuits and district courts including California North District and Fourth Circuit, plus a probate record and notices for educational content back numbers.
Testimony in Shipp case urged to stay in Chattanooga
Tennesseeans demand a Chattanooga hearing in the lynching case of Lol Johnson with Sheriff Shipp and neighbors opposing a Washington venue. Hoyt argues witnesses should testify locally, warning change would harm the defendants and deny justice, citing intimidation fears and poverty.
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Chattanooga
Thig Cave
Dewai
Montana Treasures Win in Supreme Court Bond Case
The United States Supreme Court upheld James H Rice as Montana State Treasurer in a dispute over using proceeds from normal school land sales for building construction. The ruling confirms state constitution constraints and Congressional grant limits. The same session noted a three week recess for case review and a habeas corpus petition for Heynlson Boynton.
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United States Supreme Court
Charles Halro
James H Rice
Montana
Supreme Court of the United States
Rice
Montana Supreme Court
Moody
Federal Supreme Court
Montha
A_B Brown
Washington
Heynlson Boynton
Solano County
Cal
Consumption Is Not Hereditary
A Philadelphia clinic physician notes that while consumption can run in families, most cases are not hereditary and arise from inhaled germs, especially in cities. He promotes pine oil treatment and outdoor exercise, claiming it can aid respiratory growth and healing when used with a home regimen.
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Fphiladelpina
Maine
Estate valued at 100000 as cropsper will filed for probate
The estate of John Cropper of 1M M street northwest is valued at more than 514,000 per his will dated September 6 18 and probate petition filed yesterday. The widow Annie Cropper is named executrix without bond and the realty is valued at 9166667 with multiple properties in Franklin County Pa and New York City plus interests in a Nantageau street building and Bowman’s Folly in Accomack County Va. Katherine Elizabeth Cropper receives a silver stirrup cup and other items. Elizabeth C Halloran’s 1883 will was filed. niece Jennie Wilkinson gets 2000 and nephew George Wilkinson 100. Horace Springer and wife named executor without bond. Teonla Curry inherits Mrs Julia E Perkins estate of 1416 Eighth street northwest. Perkins’ will cites adopted daughter Miga Carey.
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Eatata
John Cropper
Annie Cropper
Franklin County
Nageau Street
Fourteenth Street
New York City
Katherine Elizabeth Cropper
Sista
Eighth Street
Perkins
WHI
Miga Carey
Watchman Convicted After Revolver Firing Incident
Martin J Hughes, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad watchman, was convicted in Criminal Court No 1 of assault with a dangerous weapon. He was remanded for sentence after testifying that he fired to frighten five youths who threw stones at him as they fled his approach. One bullet lodged in Howie’s tack, sending him to Sibley Hospital for three weeks before recovery.
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Martin J Hughes
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ot Waz
William Roche
Baltimore and Ohio
Hughes
Howie
Sibley Hospital
Baltimore markets report mixed grain and dairy prices
A garbled market digest shows wheat soybeans and corn prices with receipts and imports noted. Milk products, butter, cheese, and creamery offerings are listed with varied percentages and prices, reflecting a static to slightly shifting market.
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Spok
Gegpraig Cred Nestor
Pashor
Pupmnare
Mart Gagne
Eiamor
Copper supply tight as producers deny hoarding
New York January 2 representatives of major copper producers denied to the Attorney General that a producer cartel is withholding copper from the market. They attributed the tightness to soaring demand and limited ability to meet it. Some mines are sold months ahead, and even a car of copper for immediate delivery is unlikely. Several producers said refined copper is in process but requires months to complete.
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New York
Bonaparte
Northwestern Metal Dealers’ Association
Copyer
Shd &S
National Disbursements and Revenues Across US in 1902
The report details national state and local government receipts totaling 1.78 billion and expenditures of 1.773 billion for 1902. Nation expenditures reach 817.69 million with receipts at 470.78 million. state and territorial figures show 185.75 million spent and 189.16 million received. General revenues total 1.1076 billion with 934.63 million from general revenue sources and 172.94 million from commerce and grants.
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United States
Commertis
Raventes
New York Produce Prices Mixed On January Market Report
New York January price list shows flour steady to dull with several commodities steady to firm. Rye flour firm, cornmeal dull, hides and leather steady, pork and butter firm, oil near crude levels, rosin and molasses steady, peanuts quiet, potatoes firm, and pork goods and crates noted as stable. several grains and foods reflect typical market fluctuations for the period.
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New York
Atra
Cmamon
Pennsylvania
Liverpool
Longe Island
Jersey and Western
Vinland
Jersey
Live Stock Market Report From New York and Baltimore
Live stock market notes from New York and Baltimore show cattle receipts around 29 000 with steady or slow demand. Bulls and steers trade near unchanged to slightly higher. hogs about 40 000 receipts with steady to higher prices. sheep and lambs lighter with subdued activity. Dressed weights brisk for calves. Western calves and city dressed veals listed with varied prices.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Baltimore
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Cora H. King
Ironwgreer
Railroad Company
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Justice O'Gorman
Fhre
Jwattotte Dunce Remar
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Jamea H Ree
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James i Wow
Thomas M Fielden
Henry Winters
Ye Phillips le Coldsborough Cohorter
Court of Appeals
Saltoine
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John Shippet
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Oa Sulla Kindle
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Jonn G Lamb
Francia Cisher Kane
Morace F Brown
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Wr A B Browne
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William V
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Ye Gediga & Badhrad
Hr RS Taylor
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Katharine Todd Stearns
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James Bumgardner, Jr
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Charles Curry
Solon L Frank
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Roper
Uriah
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George M. Juad
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van Arsdel
Torhe Eppoliant
Distret of
Columbia
District of Columba
Equint Court
Joelive Clabaugh
Ladis
Mouisy
Anil
Plckford
Diggins
Sola
Adler
Otis Elevator Company
Tr Meyers
Matthews
Webbacy J
Byrocaes Brown
Eton
James Muckery
Muxroy
Equity Court
Mr Jundlen Gould
Otalenmenh
Circuit Court NO
Mustice Wright Terton
Elkine
Telat
Circuit Court
Juatich Anderson
Cross
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Warwick
Gleenan
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Zurhornt
Criminal Court NO 1
Justice Atalant
Martin
Sargament
Criminal Court NO 2
Juntice Barnard
Clabanga
Hey Newsdericr
Office of the Post
Shipp
Tuller
Watchman
Columbia Heights
Jeana Hf Bryant
Frank W Croh
Caytelman
Tusteo
Theo
L Triemer
Mary M Carter
Lauren Anderson
Anacostia
Henry A Griswold
Silas P Newton
Gnien H Green
Heory NM
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William J Johnson
Vocar Af Beate
Edgewood
Mary E. Johnson
M Tay
Michael J’ Keane
Eliza G
Bloomingdale
William Larnd
Annie Ox
Squarm
Emily W. Willsip
Smoot
Hart
Tha
Diggid Supreme Court
Clabaugh
Adriaans
District Court
Tebleh
Uncle Sam
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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Sunday Post
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Finis
Potomac Electric Power Co
Joue Dept
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Hudson's New Variety Store
F Street
Roth Sr
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