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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1906

Page

5

Oklahoma map project marks new state on federal map

The General Land Office completes a combined Oklahoma and Indian Territory map for the new state. 1st edition of 3,000 copies planned for September 1, with detailed color coding and a 12 mile to the inch scale. California map work continues with 60 clerks including San Francisco refugees aiding township plats after the earthquake and fire.

United States Land Office California General Land Office Oklahoma Frank Bond The Indian Territory Bond Guthrie Lawton McAlister Muskogee Interior Department Chaet Bond Arizona New Mexico Senterof Yellow Indian Reservation Green Forest Reserve Ines San Francisco Surveyor General Calfornia Chief Hand G Street Congress Aesgion

Cotton Experts Named to Investigate U S Cotton Markets

Secretary Metcalf appointed W A Graham Clark of Eugenia Manufacturing Company Jonesville and William Whitlam Jr editor of the American Cotton Manufacturer Charlotte as investigators into U S cotton markets. Both are North Carolina natives with strong industry credentials. They will report findings to Secretary Metcalf, then to Congress, under the recent appropriation act.

Metcali United States North Carolina W. A. Graham Clark Eugenia Manufacturing Company Jonesville William Whitlam, Jr Charlotte Clark North Carolina Supreme Court Cornell Whitlam South Congress Metcalf

Exterminate Caterpillars by Parking Superintendent Crew

A twelve man squad under the Superintendent of parking conducts a street campaign using gasoline to destroy tussock moth caterpillar colonies in trees and tree boxes. The work, started for ten tenders, will continue until all nests and eggs are eliminated.

Mails Through Tunnel Opens Underground Postal Service

Chicago announces the first actual operation of an underground electric railway mail system. The initial mail trip carried three cars to Alabama Missouri and Florida. Full underground service to remaining depots will begin on September 1. Diminished vitality is discussed, promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a vitalizer.

Chicago Underground Electric Railway Alabama Misgizalpp Florida Hood

Celebrated German Day in Indianapolis at Germania Park

Between six thousand and ten thousand German citizens gathered at Germania Park Indianapolis for German Day. Speaker Jerre A Mathews, Washington newspaper man, delivered a detailed historical address honoring German influence from Armenius to Goethe and noting ties with the United States. A city street parade preceded the park ceremony with strong enthusiasm.

Washington Indianapolia Ind Indianapolis Germania Park Jerre A Mathews Armenius Montesquien Thomas Carlyle Luther Bismarck Beethoven Goethe Germany John Quincy Adams United States Frederick the Great Carl Schurz Wiliam Roosevelt White House Dpain

Big mail fraud charged in Cleveland and Boston

Federal authorities arrest C E Smith Neill in Cleveland on mail fraud charges. He headed an impostor ring using fake references to obtain thousands in goods from firms across New York Boston Chicago Detroit and more. Boston arrest of F H Bridges linked similar schemes. authorities say Massachusetts loot included thousands of dollars in merchandise via forged references and theft attempts.

Cleveland Boston Ohio C E Smith Neill New York Chicago Detroit Frank H. Hunton Jolber Neill Hunton South Water Street Nell Nelll Springfield Mass East Middle West F. H Bridges Artington United States James Ruhl Massachusetts West

Collision inquiry ends in Baltimore harbor investigation update

The collision on July 4 between steamers St Johns and Jamestown was wrapped up at Georgetown custom-house before Inspectors Wright and White. Capt Richards gave new testimony. The case will be typed and argued within a week by Capt Randall for the St Johns and A E Brown for the Jamestown. A decision is not expected for at least a month.

St. Johns Jamestown Georgetown Custom-House Charles ¥. Wright Edward White Baltimore United States Steamboat and Navigation Richards Capt. Randall Randall Steamboat Company A. E. Brown

Frank Hume Dies in City, Wholesale Arb Overman Lays Dying

Frank Hume, a prominent local wholesale dealer, died at 2 35 this morning. He will be buried in Vite Sinla at a date to be set.

Frank Hume Vite Sinla

Tariff War Seen Between France and Switzerland

Special Cable Dispatch from Berne reports government leaders foresee an inevitable tariff war with France and Switzerland. Negotiations since last year failed over silk duties as France pressed protection for linen and silk, while Switzerland sought only a light impost. A complete rupture in trade relations is expected soon with Swiss exports to France about 10 million francs annually and French exports to Switzerland around 309 million francs.

Washington Post Berne France Switzerland Zurich

Release on Habeas Corpus in Oregon land fraud case

Muwauxer Black and August Anderson of Shawano Wisconsin, rearrested by U S Marshal Thomas B Reid, were released today on habeas corpus by United States District Judge Quarles. They had been remanded to the marshal after a Appleton commitment and jailed for lack of 2000 bail. Kellogg, the court commissioner, was ordered to show cause why they should not be freed.

Muwauxer Swiy Vusepn Place Soln Black August Anderson Shawano Wis United States Thomas B. Reid Oregon Kellogg Quarles

Deluge of deceit swirls around Blacklock and allies

Matthew Blacklock a.k.a Malt Black, a famed financier, battles tangled schemes with Roebuck Langdon and Melville backing a canal project. A forged bill file and a missing record spark a moral reckoning as Blacklock confronts corrupt lawyers and a casino-like political world guarding dark profits.

A Story of Love and High Finance

Matthew Blacklock reflects on power, finance, and mine schemes as he negotiates with Langdon and Roebuck. He aims to join the Travelers Club, leveraging coal mines and canal disputes to gain influence while weighing risks and favors in high stakes finance.

Matthew Blacklock Boothlack Kia Henry J Roe Butek Blackluck Eva Reebuck-Langdon-Melville Blacklock Square Bitting Reebuck Thea Mowbray Langdon Textile Trust Black Saxe Waterloo Mowbray Gangdon Baxe Langdon Roebuck Blacklock Aid Tox Bam Hlersly Travelers’ Club Mowbray Langdon SUI

Bucket Shop Snobbery Reflections on Society

A narrator contemplates class snobbery and the ironies of social judgment, noting how the big player looks down on the small and the educated despises the hands on work. He admits a desire to stay in the bucket shop trade yet rejects its odium, acknowledging human vanity across professions.

Will Probe Block Signal Systems for Rail Safety

The Interstate Commerce Commission launches a broad inquiry into block signal systems and automatic control devices for railways. It authorizes subpoenas and production of papers, with experts to study patents and schemes, including automatic stopping when trains collide. Senator Cockrell notes the investigation will be extensive and keep the commission busy.

Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Commerce United States Commssnion Cockrell Ordamerta

Metcalf Heads West for Summer Leave

Secretary Metcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor departs Washington for California to spend the summer with his son. He will travel to Oakland and San Francisco, then join Mrs. Metcalf in the mountains. He plans to return by September first unless urgent matters arise. Commissioner Garfield will act as Secretary in his absence, with Murray away on vacation. In separate items, Dr. G T Cox announces Poslam, a new external remedy for eczema, will be demonstrated free via Emergency Laboratories at 38 West Twenty fifth Street New York.

Lst Eise Saxe Centor Browne, Lake & Hinstein Eeek Mr. .Blacklock Langdon Roebuck Melville State Canal Commission Lexe Dollatocracy Roebuck and Langdon Canal Commission Tidewater Manasquale National Coal Metcalf Department of Ommerce and Labor Washington California Oakland San Francisco Murray Garfield Bureau of Corporacions G. T. Cox West Twenty-fifth Street New York

Legal Record Highlights in Washington Court dockets

Supreme Court District of Columbia cases list appearance orders and motions in equity and criminal matters. Notable items include Wright v Clark with absent defendant appearance, Calvert et al v Snelly ratification, and multiple solicitor actions and contempt motions. Circuit Court entries cover withdrawal of appearance, condemnation judgments, and adoptions of executors and guardians in probate dockets.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equiy Court NO Justles Wright Cox Clark Hamilton Catert &Hamilton Campbell Calvert Saly Snelly Comviaiant BH & McCalmont George H Calvert J. Rogers Young ’. Statar Revalter Plainant W Wi Edwards CW. Glagott FL Edward Michell Dlachacgad Thomas J Madkey Difendent W. H. Botloway McAdoo Wormley W. How Bond Yorner ‘& Harlan

Real Estate Transfers and Mechanics’ Liens Listed

A long list of real estate transfers and mechanics’ liens appears, naming numerous properties in Washington DC areas such as Takoma Park, Northwest and Northeast sections, with buyers, sellers and trustees including Louis H. Meyers, Florence Polk, John Higgins Jr., and many others. Amounts range from $5 to $7,400 with various terms including three years at 6 percent.

Mechanics Sat —Wyepren Eat Company Louis H. Meyers Tota Molmond Ats Tomney E'Hilton Trindad Henjamin Brant Cora Gaumpf Black Second Street Artor Farquhar Willsm W Biye Strest Louisa B Cammack Arthur F. Wood Milburn John Whatthas Park View Middaugh & @bannon (Inc Florence G Polk Igt East Dranwood Eads A. Dade John FO Webb Ellen C.webb Takoma Park John P Earnest Haber L Thornton Hever L. Thornton Fanny F Curtis Senilworth James B. Thomes J. Morritt Chamberlin George T Parker Fourteenth Elizabeth M. Reiss Benjana Wo William & Relsa Trirty-Fourth Street P strests-Willam & Salter William Jenkins Nellie WL Jentdos Vic William Frank W. Cheek Thirty-Fourth Street Nortemwest Hugh T. Taggart Square Ham Fifteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue R . Rose

Mortgage and trustee notices listing multiple parties

A historical notice row lists William Johnson and others in various mortgage and trust arrangements. Names include John Shaw Louise Andercom and William J Flathey. lenders are named loan companies and banks with terms of three years to five with semi annual interest, amounts around £4 000 and similar figures. The document references trustees and fiduciaries across multiple states and cities including Philadelphia Richmond and Washington, outlining protective obligations and legal actions.

William @ Johnson John ‘W. Shaw Louise Andercom Rawlings William J Flathey John M. Jones Wemi Acenageld Gaerrisch Et Way Watington Loan Sad Trust Company Becute Han Pest Joe i Aod Ee Square Trendmericen Bacarity Trottmpany William B. Ridgely

Deaths and probate notes from health office records

A health office death record list shows numerous individuals with ages and locations across Washington. The probate entry notes Mrs. Margaret A. Vanderslice's estate, with a subset bequeathed to daughter Margaret V. Vanderslice, and guardianship and executorship details naming Laura Staub and Rev. Dr. D. J. Branford respectively.

Grape-Nuts Believed To Boost Health After Free Again

A testimonial from a woman describes severe weekly headaches ending after switching to Grape-Nuts and cream for breakfast. She reports two weeks of exclusive use, appetite return, weight gain of about thirty pounds, and lasting relief for headaches. Her husband also improves, with a strong appetite and better color. Made by Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

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