Attack on Mrs Hughes' Will Sparks Probate Contest
Grandnieces of David Hughes press a caveat challenging the will of Mrs Louise A B Hughes widow of Davil Hughes of New York on grounds of fraud mental incapacity and will mutilation The March 25 1899 document named executors Judge Ivory Kimball and William H Scholes and left 10000 to Georgetown College and SikK to Cano Rudolph The current dispute centers on a later will that left all to Edward G Niles and Mary M Niles and is on appeal The contested will is alleged mutilated with the testatrix name cut from the page. local rail schedule text appears as an appended public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise A. B. Hughes
Davil Hughes
New York
David Hughes
Ivory Kimball
William H. Scholes
Georgetown College
Sikk
Cano H. Rudolph
Hughs
Edward G. Niles
Mary M. Niles
Court of Appeals
Niles
District push to reorganize tax offices eyed by West
Commissioner West considers moving the collector of taxes and disbursing officer roles to the Realty Tax Commission with reduced salaries for Davis and a raise for Rogers. Davis would shift to the realty tax board if transfers occur, while Wilson and McKenzie face related moves. No decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realty Tax Commission
Davis
West
Charles C. Rogers
E.G. Davis
Louie C. Wilson
Post
Rogers
Wilson
Personal Tax Board
Alexander McKenzie
Real Property Board
Personal Property Board
Razor Cuts Prove Fatal for 69-Year-Old Nathan Martin
Nathan Martin aged 69 of 1522 La ment Street NW cut his throat and wrist with a razor Wednesday and died yesterday. Funeral at 4 pm this afternoon with Arlington interment. Rev Dr Wright of Mckerdree Church to officiate. Masons in charge. Martin, a Civil War veteran who came from Pont N.Y. in 1865, worked in the Jury Department until his death. He belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and several fraternal orders. survived by his wife and two married sons and a married daughter.
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Nathan
Martin
Lament Street
O’clork
Arlington
Wright
Mckerdree Methodist Episcopal Church
Pont. N
196Th New York Regiment
Grand Army of the Republic
the Woodmen of America
Royal Arcanum
National Union
Harmony Lodge
Detective Nabs Shovels Thief at D Street
Detective Frank Baur from the central office followed a man carrying six shovels from Ninth Street toward D Street. The man entered three pawnshops, was confronted, and dropped the shovels on Baur’s feet. The suspect, James A. Dove, 1514 Eighth Street NW, was taken to the First precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baur
Central Office
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Yestery
D Street
Baur
First Precinct
Twelfth Street
James A. Dove
Eighth Street
Outing for Washington Children at Chesapeake Beach
About 700 children from Washington enjoyed a day of sport and merriment at Chesapeake Beach hosted by Pioneer Council No 1 Sons of Daniel. The group originated the idea of excursions eight years ago and arranged tickets through local police to reach children in need. Amusements and refreshments were provided. John B. Hogan chaired the planning committee. Salt Water Bathing at Chesapeake Beach Saturday with trains at 2 3 and 5 40 p m.
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Chesapeake Beach
Washington
Pioneer Council
No. 1
Sons of Jonadah
Phildren
John B. Hogan
Chief Belt Loses Diamond Driving to Fire
Chief William T. Beilt fears he dropped his diamond stud while racing to a downtown fire. Detectives search the area for the missing piece as Belt rushed through city streets. A nearby two story house owned by Henry Proctor on Hamilton road collapsed yesterday afternoon with no occupants inside. Furniture damage totaled two dollars. Frank Doyle, 14, was bitten on the right leg by a fox terrier owned by Joseph Parrine and received treatment at Casualty Hospital. Chesapeake Beach trains run Saturday afternoon at 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Beilt
Belt
Henry Proctor
Flesid
Hamilton Road
Frank Doyle
Seventh Street
Joseph Parrine
Casualty Hospital
Chesapeake Beach
Salt Water Millstag
Correction of deed to include heirs in Poulton estate
James H. Taylor as executor and trustee and Lemuel T. Ergood with Anns May Ruppert as next friend seek reform of a 4 deed to insert the word heirs omitted in a will related conveyance. Susans Poulton died September 7, 1903, leaving Catherine Ruppert a widow’s interest and ultimately a division between Ruppert and Ergood. Catherine died April 5, 1991, triggering a transfer issue when the deed to Poulton lacked heirs. The suit aims to correct the deed so the title can be transferred to a purchaser. the estate is large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Taylor
Lemuel T. Ergood
Anns May Ruppert
James A. Toomey
Lucy
A. Cunningham
Taylor
Susans Poulton
Lemuel Ergood
Catherine Ruppert
Susan Poulton
Annoyed neighbors allege disturbances by drunken Negro residents
Residents along M Street northwest between Sixth and Tenth say a cluster in Sheppards Court causes nightly unrest with drunkenness and profanity. Captain Sullivan reports 99 residents in the court since May 4, with 51 arrests and 2 convictions. Maj. Sylvester notes police will detail officers to curb disorder, while buildings or health inspections may help improve conditions.
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M Street
Robert T. Lang
Sheppards' Court
Daniel Sullivan
Maj
Sylvester
False Pretense Alleged Involving Mary Fitzingh
Mary Fitzingh a 22 year old resident of 407 First Street Northwest is in Third precinct custody charged with false pretenses. Police say she bought groceries as a customer’s representative and the goods were found in her possession. Arraignment slated for police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fitzingh
First Street
Beating Wife Leads to Three Months in Work House
City brief reports Jamey W. Sampson, age 72, jailed yesterday by Judge Kimball in police court after evidence showed he assaulted his wife. Police officer Wilson of the Ninth precinct placed Sampson under arrest. Nearby notices promote local products and services including Wow Schneider’s Male, bakery inspections, and assorted goods from local merchants. A separate item notes James Ford, a laborer from Highview, Virginia, fell from a scaffold at Seventeenth and Euclid, suffering a contusion to the left hip and being taken to Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamey W. Sampson
Seventh Street
Kimball
Sampson
Wilson
Ninth Precinct
Wow Schneider
Seventeenth
Euclid
James Ford
Highview
McLennan's Cafe
Lath St
Grand Duke Overture and Wagner Pieces Featured
A concert program lists March works including Grand Duke Overture and The Star Spangled Banner with Wagner pieces. Performers Friedeman Botelgfen Yradter Hall and Friedemann Pachatkowsky are highlighted in the event lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried
Lola
Lukte
Friedeman Botelgfen
Yradter Hall
Wagner
Friedemann Pachatkowsky
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N. W. Burchell
O’donnell
F Street N. W
Hirsh’s
Seventh St. N. W
K and
L Sts
Barbi
2R & Ross
Evens
Henry Evans
F St
N. W
Maryon
Weel
Bay of Krouse & Herrmann
Seventh and
Eye Streets
Baltimore
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Pa. Ave
C. Martin
Old Treasury
Suspect
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Horsford
James E. Taylor
Poulton
M Street Northwest
Shepperds Court
Union Trust Co
Wth
Alsts
Grosner’s
Kuppenheimer
Madras
Rojiner
Chesaneake Bay
New York Avenue
City Bulletins
Connecticut
J. H. E Kuehling
Kirkman’s
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J. T.D. Pyres
Purlasiman
Wm. Cannon
7Th St. Phone N
Chicago
Muddiman & Co
Columbia Photo Supply Con
N. Y. Ave
Marine Band
Telmann
Toaby
Eloc
Friedlander Bros
Ninth and
E Streets
Washington Post
Tomorrow's Sunday Post
Tomorrow’s Sunday Post
Munich
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Diamond
Golden Eagle
National Capital Brewing Co
Lincoln
Shaw-Walker
Lansburgh Furniture Co
9Th Street
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Were
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