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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

13

Supreme Court decision day ruling on land, recruits, and rails

Supreme Court refuses to intervene to restore $4,000,000 in levee lands in Louisiana. Blair and Dr. Thomas Addis ordered to stand trial in San Francisco for neutrality violations by recruiting for the British army before war. California law voided. 68,090 fine on railroad upheld. hours of service act violations noted. Georgia post law struck down. Mississippi rail line restoration appeal denied.

Supreme Court Blair and Addis California United States Supreme Court Louna Raise Blair Thomas Addis San Francisco Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Krut Coeur d'Alene Forest Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Parker, Ariz Los Angeles Georgia Mississippi Railroad Commission Mississippi and Ohio Railroad

Ex Judge Charlton Dies After Surgery In Porto Rico

San Juan Porto Rico June 4 former U S Federal judge Paul Charlton died following a carbuncle operation He defended his son Porter Charlton who killed his wife on a Lake Como honeymoon The son fled to the U S was arrested extradited after a hard fight convicted but released in 1915 Charlton born Harrisburg Pa 11 years old

San Juan Porto Rico Paul Charlton United States Porter Charlton Slayer Charlton Lake Como Italy Harrisburg

Washington College of Law Holds Nineteenth Commencement

Our Profession Its Opportunities Its Obligations delivered by Junge Robert Orr Harris closed the Washington College of Law commencement in Memorial Continental Hall. Judge Harris' daughter graduates as part of nineteen women and eighteen men receiving degrees. invocation by Rev. Walter E. Burnett. former Judge Stanton J. Peelle addressed attendees. Emma M. Gillett conferred degrees.

Junge Robert Orr Harris Washington College of Law Memorial Continental Hall

Asylum Attendants Held in Hospital Murder Case

In a coroner's inquest at the morgue, jurors charged with murder sent James H. Shumate and Cecil J. Jeffries, attendants at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, to a grand jury for trial over John Overton's death. Witnesses included Ray J. Morgan Marion E. Graves William B. Jackson Charles Harbaugh and Dr. John B. Lind.

John Overton St. Elizabeth's Hospital James H. Shumate Cecil J. Jeffries Ray J. Morgan Marion E. Graves William B. Jackson Charles Harbaugh John B. Lind

Meat and Butter Booty Stolen From Sanitary Grocery

Meat and butter valued at 13 were stolen from the Sanitary Grocery Company at 2100 Fourteenth Street Northwest. A burglar gained entry by smashing a rear door panel, broke the safe combination, but did not open the safe. The theft occurred sometime Saturday night or Sunday, reported to police yesterday by the managers.

Sanitary Grocery Company Fourteenth Street

Deeds of Trusts on Connecticut Avenue Properties

A partial list of deeds of trust on Connecticut Avenue area parcels, detailing lenders, borrowers, secured parties, amounts from 900 to 5,9,000, payment terms monthly or quarterly, terms at 4 to 6 percent, and property blocks and lots in Square 8501 512 928 and nearby sections, with dates and interest directions obscured. The items reference firms such as Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company and the Washington Loan and Trust.

Connecticu Avenue Thomas A. Harmmond Charles W. Carr Fred McKee Joseph Shinley John F. McCarron George Jameson Frank D. Kumkiewicz Thomas A. Jameson Willam Smilers Frank Ti. Brichiwell David E. Wilson Mary A. Weidley Ernest L. Schmit George M. Emmerich Harry A. Hegarty Genrze J. Easterday Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company Blerk Rabeniorst Et Ux Tary ALOW Block Square William A. Kelsey Union Trust Company Washington Loan Tris Vemonas Lovewell Et al Tran Jrashington C. Lems W. Rawlings Gaddis Frank Aera Orn Sale Dobbins West Woodridge John L. Knappet Frank L Ida J. Schultz Thirteenth Street Atreete Brettelle E. Elgin Et Sallis B. Elgin Elisabeth Browning William E Alverdia Sanders Hampton Park Municipal Realty Company Milton Townes Hampshire Avenue Congressional Club Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Lake Eighth Ernest L. Schmidt BM. Emmerich Trusters Mary A. Wetcites Franklin Kilitan Walter Brownler Connecticut ‘Avenue Highlands Joseph BE. Pury Eugenia Kennedy Petworth Almont Barnes Leetent J. Partello Eugene Weaver Alphonse Gouldman Square Binz Tetra Square Ant Square STEET Elevanth Ree Streete Frank O. Beckett Franklaine Cmbre M Castle Heigh Washington Tie Fred C. Callaway Cuckolda Delight Alien HH Orndorft Rt Pt Carsting Mi Harwood Samara Sherwood-Clara A Marden Rey Boo Mary Colling Rtreet North West Wigenhorst Jenegh A. Murphy Barguerite A. Mayer United States of America Pinesusstow Biles Harry A Roberta Bishop

Perkins Names Missing Roster Amid Insurance Company Names

Fragmentary OCR item mentions L. L. Perkins and legal or insurance terms including States Fidelity and Guaranty, Rhone and M 613, with unclear context about individuals, agencies, or dates.

L. L. Perkins Fidelity & Guaranty Cap Rhone M Foathers Aide

Rapid Registry at Alexandria Promotes Church Consetration

Committees from Protestant churches will attend each registration site to invite registrants to attend consecration services at 4 pm. A special mass for registrants and families will be held at St Marys at 6:30 am. Registrars at four city precincts from 7 am to 9 pm tally by race. Wevell & Greenaway report about 189 men registered, including non residents. The Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia will award diplomas at 10 am and hold ordination at 11. A seven foot nine inch sturgeon caught at Jones Point weighed 250 pounds and sold for 27 dollars. Funeral arrangements for J E Weaver are set for 2:30 pm at his former home. Will of Capt W B Smithers leaves estate to widow Susannah. Funeral plans for Mrs Sallie Genemer to be completed.

Ashington Post King Street Alexandria St. Mary's Catholic Church Wevell & Creenaway Corporation Court Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia Gibson Frederick Dean Fondwin John Lloyd Winfield Shiels Diocese of E. P. Wroth Maryland J. E. Weaver Stesston Duke Street Edgar Carpenter Grace P. BE. Church

Supreme Court Style Docket Report of Numerous Civil Cases

A dense legal record summarizes numerous cases before the United States Supreme Court and related appellate courts, naming parties such as The Missouri Kansas Railway Company of Texas, J. Bo Ward, Houston and Texas Central Railroad, and The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company. It lists opinions by Justices Brandeis McReynolds Day and Holmes among others, with judgments reversed or affirmed, and notes on writs of certiorari and certiorari procedures across circuits.

United States Supreme Court Justice Meana Justice Holmes Thay Fuelles van Devader Justice Pitper Justice Brandeis Angeles Gertrshare Pal Challes Matthew Mar Brae Juaf Lemimiana Witham EE. Walt Et al Appe Rer & Cooper Texas Railway Company Aml York Stint J. Bo Ward J. R. Wan Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company Court of Civil Appeals William F. McKeight Railroad Tromissioners Appex United Staess Eireuit United States District of Arkansas Justice Brandein New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Michael] Tonseilite James Tonselits Court of Error New Jersey Conte Justice McResnil James Toneellite Court of Errors and Appeals McNo Western Oil Refiring Company W. Lipscomb Maury County State of Tennesses N. W. Thomas Supreme Court of State of Tennessee Costa van Devanter White LTA Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company Idaho United States circuit court_of appeals Ninth Circuit District Court of the United States District of Idaho Justice van Devanter MrReynolds Erle Railroad Company Evelyn J. Purticker Byron Marietta Court of, Appeals Richmond Country Ohio Justice Day Farmers’ Irrigation District Willam Holden Nebraska Peter O'Shea State of Justices Day Erie Railroad Company Fenty M. Stone and Clark Noble, Partners Stone & Noble Court of Appeals Crawford County State of Ohio Ape Atchixen, Topeka ,& Santa Fe Railroad Company The United Stated Circuit Court of Appeals Clariiet Asithern District California Ninien Justlce Dar Rermnrds Panl Hill Saunders Daniel Shaw Board of Drainage Commissioners Rayms Terre-Amx- Boeufa Louisiana Coats Seaboard Air Line Railwas Elizabeth Blackwell State of Georgia Justice McKenna Justice Pitney Brandeis Cuyahoga River Power Company Northern Realty Company Northern Ohio Traction & Light Company Court of Sppeels Eighth District Snatice White Clarke Emma F. Deenes Yaw Holm Fl Fearnew Littie B. Jones Elmer Jones Phoenix Mutual Tire Tnainance Company State of Atlahoma Bernie J. Bernhard Charles FH. Robb Tasiak A. van Orederl District of Columbia Court of Apness Rute Act of Congress America Missouri All- Hamis Distiiling Co Baltimore Hap Palliser T. Aorner Benson Henkel Thaser T. S Albert Pick & Company Atenr Caltopia Minoritr of Kansas Rere Ninser Nethrinnes Arte MacMars Western Bailerus Company Et Steter Pesnaylvania Hospital Remotes &c City of Loupins Jones Arte Baia Creet New Kound Queens Edward EL Mets Johm Oklaboma Ecoga Eran Willam Knox Greer Ad States Circuit Court of Appeals Ralph &. Blair Thomas Aadis United States Circuit Court of Appeals Maine Northwestern Development Company Northwestern Commercial Company HE A A. Smith Cana William McIntyre Thea Fitch Circuit Union Pacific Tailroad Company Nerroner Erica J. Phillipe Supreme Court of the State of Willem P. Ellison, Inc Hagar Second Circuit Dalsey B. James Delaware, Lackwanna and Western Railroad Com Pany Third Circuit Motion Picture Patents Company Seaside Davis United States Va Bessie Wildcat Chicago Life Insurance Company Et al Bertha R. Cherry John W. Davis Charles ‘A. Atkinson Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Companys Robert H. Madden Ray Rushton Forms ,Johnston Henry TL. Stone E. Perry Thomas Indian Land & Trust Company Et al Robert LE. Owen Supreme Court Stte of Oklahoma Lewis C. Lawson W. W. Noffsinger Park & Tilford Vincent P. Donshee Edward 5. Hatch W. P. Tucker Crawford State Bank Fifth Circuit Pinean A. Fletcher J. C. Davant Peter O. Keight P. C. O'Brien Curshoga County Appellant John D. Rockefeller A. B. Clevenger W. FH. Sanders Appellee Samuel Doerfler Thomas Dunlap Rufus Dar Thomas & Dunlap A. 8. Clevenger W. FR. Serdera A. Rd. Lemuel M. Mintner Halsey M. Farrett Receivers, &c Atlantic Communication Company et_al James H. Hayden Frederick W. Winter Frederick P. Firth Harrison F. Lyman Harvey E. Knight Avasta Hughes John F. Hughes Benjamin Patterson Max Jaffe EB. Pyle George T. Elgg Grew-Levick Company Plainthfp Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Joseph L. Kuhn Barrett Company, &c., Et al Thomas Ewing Arents Inte ‘Staten Eirenit Court of Appeals W. H. Swenarton T. D. Merwin Wyoming Colorado Hubberd Joseph Freedman Siam H. Taylor Solicitor General Minncent Sfisconsin Charles R. Pierce South Dakota Minnesota William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company Ws. International Curtis Marine Turbine Company Et al Heere Lewis Rounsel Standard Gas Light Company City of New York R. G. Packard Company Berond Circuit Frederick S.tyler John A. Garver Mark Ash Samuel C. Cohen Eling W. Samuels Frederick S. Tyler Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company Texas Packing Company Et al W. H. Lyon John P. Rleeg Thomas Sterl Ing Frank Davis C. C. Caldwell C. Q. Bailey J. H. Voorhees Aeolian Company Victor Talking Machine Company Circuit Court of Appeals George C. Beattys Arthur C. Rounds Thomas E. Trench Samuel H. Richards W. Hastings P. Taesupeon Witter Shoren United Star Union É Et Norman A. Haskell Henre Lewie Sollegner Tredemaca Elton Ed States Circuit Court of Appeals C. J. Kappler Norman RK. Haskell FE % McAdams Hears C. Lewin Suilettor Davie Harriet TL George B. Merrin Alloner Donald McLean Benlemin Mer Edward St Johnston Jaret New FR Ponpenan Aenry Jona F. Ricks J. Fo Arene Company Petitineer Fidelity Trust Company Tristes Et al Frederick S. Stitt Ranainiph Childe Jonson Fo Wine Vas Corneliun Co Watts Clienit GF Breviller Seti Mo Franklin Mic James Wo Vroom Monen Joseph Bailey Wesby Bailey Poank Duffy Amierseutine William CG. Drentias Parolina, Cl Burroughr Adding Machine Company United States Circuit Court of Apneande Seventh Circuit FH. N. Law Henry Toye Clarke Edward W. Rerter Robert HB. Parkneon Thon M. Roberta Frans E. Lindquist Dennis Shen Seave Frans E, Lindquist Joseph Henry Bush Et al William Howard Matton Smiss J. B. Ferguson Simona Empire Min Company Blackwell Lumber Company John P. Gray Louta and San Francisco Railroad Company Edgar E. Hodge Supreme Court of the Btate of Oklahoma St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company McLaugh- Ho

Verdicts and probate filings dominate criminal and estate dockets

In Criminal Division 2 Judge McCay Gisboe Walker is found guilty of a dangerous weapon count. Defendants' attorneys include HF Woodard and H. Gies. preliminary call postponed to Wednesday, June 6. Probate matters list wills and petitions to sell estates for Harris Cughnestock Melissa M Saunders Benjamin Sparhawk Ellen M Tinker Alice C Cornwell Francis I Greenfield Rebecca W Roberta Edmond R Amateris Thomas C Chappell Julia Burnell Learn V Stone Clare Maxwell v Orrie Maxwell Kate Daly v William Colline. lawsuits list Kidwell v ONeill for 30,000 dollars. Real estate transfers include many property deeds in D C areas and surrounding wards.

McCay Gisboe Walker Piniaturs HF. Woodard H. Gies Young & Simon Justice Stafford Harris C.ughnestock Melissa M. Saunders H. Saunders Benjamin F. Sparhawk Eilen M. Tinker Frank 8. Bright Alice C. Cornwell Clephane Francis I. Greenfield Zene Greenfield Fountain Egton Rebecca W. Roberta Will Ales W. Quinter Edmond R. ‘Amateris A. HB L. Brailey Julia 4 Burnell Will E. A. Jones Learn T. Stone Catherine E Walter Guardian C. Jame

Masons Aid Red Cross Fund With Wide I Ongoing Gifts

Washington area Masons and merchant tailors and their employees boosted Red Cross war service fund yesterday. Highlights include 400 from Masonic Mutual Life, 3000 for materials for hospital service, and numerous individual and business donations totaling across many local groups.

Washington Red Cross War Service Fund Wilmeth Witten Masonic and Eastern Star Red Cross Masonic Mutual Life Association War Service Fund The Regents’ Club National Society Fotomac Insurance Company Victor J. Hvans & Company R. E. L. Wiltberger Frank John Stryker Samuel J. T. Wells Bernard Harding R. P. Andrews Paper Company William Biddie John Armstrong Wallace Fred G. Sinclair Harry J. Lee T. W. Sidwell Ambler Alexander Liggett Harry Godwin Frank R. Jelieff Mra. J. EB. Perry H. H. Snyder Merchant Tailors E. H. Snyder & Co F. J. Heiberger Merchant Tailory Exchange John B. Elison & Sons Cutters’ Association G. Warfield Simpson H. L. Kauffman FE. H. Snyder & Co George E. Hebpard

Churches to Aid Soldiers In War Time

Washington clergymen from all denominations meet at Bauar's to coordinate church and social spaces for soldiers near Fort Myer and government workers. A War Department effort is supported, with District government ready to assist, and a pledge to church cooperation unanimously adopted. Rockville Red Cross unit forms in Maryland with leaders named and weekly meetings set.

Fort Myer Washington Bauar's C. F. Stimson War Department Brownlow Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Rockville

Graduates Receive Academy Medals at Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception Academy and Boys' School held graduation at the parish church with solemn high mass led by Rev. Francis A. Howley and clergy from Dominican and Jesuit communities. Honors were awarded to Margaret C Kane Loretta G O'Donnell Genevieve A Collins Josephine E O'Connor Mabel M Sinney Agnes V Sullivan with diplomas in commercial courses to Anna M Wolf Mary Ruppert Margaret C Maloney Anna M Burke Anna S GConnell. Mathematics alumnae medal went to Margaret C Kane. Gold medals and diplomas were given to Edward Krogmann A Coleman Louis A DeMarco Joseph C Gannon Edward A Garvey. The Ladies Auxiliary prize of the Ancient Order of Hibernians went to Mina Emma Kelley.

Immaculate Conception Academy Pperieh Francis A. Howley O. P Tiaminican Andrew Weider S&s M Marianiats’ College Francis A. Fox Dominican Convent George J. Bryant Ceremon O'Reilley Catholic University M. J. Riordan Margaret C. Kane Loretto G. O'Donnell Genevieve A. Collins Josephine E. O'Connor Mabel M. Sinney Agnes V. Sullivan Anna M. Wolf Mary Ruppert Margaret C. Maloney Anna M. Burke Anna S. G’connell Edward Krogmann A. Coleman Louis A. DeMarco Joseph C. Gannon Edward A. Garvey Ancient Order of Hiberniana Mina Emma Kelley

Gift To Old Ladies Home In Probate

The 614 Ladies' Baptist Home in this city is named residuary legatee in the will of Ellen Maria Tinker dated October 10, 1916 and offered for probate yesterday by her executor Frank B. Bright. The home also receives Mrs Tinker's library and paintings. Beneficiaries in Washington include Bessie Lyman Mazzle who gets 1000 dollars diamonds and shares in the household effects and Mary Alice Elliott who receives 500 dollars and diamonds. Mrs Tinker resided at the Olympia and died May 24.

Ladies’ Baptist Home Ellen Maria Tinker Frank B. Bright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Son Washington College Overton Sanitary Grocery Co St. Mary's Episcopal Seminary Jones Point George Phillips Richard Greenwood W. B. Smithers Susannah E. Smithers Sallie Genemer Susan McMorrow North Columbus Street Gooddrich Silvertown Silvertowns Silvertown Tire B. F. Goodrich Company Akron, Ohio 14Th St. N. W United States Court of Claims Edward K. Campbell Samuel 8. Barney George B. Downey James Hay William L. Killebrew Hay Chicago and Alton Railroad Company John A. McIntyre Campbell John B. Castleman Morgan J. Carkeek Marcus’ T. Eads Marcus T. Fads E. T Robert FB Lecater Granville B. Hoey George J. Beal H. BE. Veltman Evie Rhine Congressional Minute E. Fife Pauline W. Bryant John B. Black William R. Carlton Benjamin D. Gallino John Getehey Winstuns Guy Thomas J. Craycroft M. R. Otera W. E. Harvey G. T. Stormont Beire Benjamin S. Roberts C. C. Clements Henry C. Lewis Equity Division Justice Hill Black Prairie County, Ark A. A. Hoebling John &Air John EB. Taskey Straus Conway Saidlter R. R. Horser Irving Williamson Hamilton FE. L. Gies Equity Sarah L. Payne H. DL. Winters Dietertechts. Vogt Edward P. Schwartz H. Winship Wheatley J. C. W. Beall Dart J. J. Peyser Hooper Va Fortson Pro Confesso Clarence R. Ahalt Eugene A. Jones CG. R. Ahalt B. A. Jones Roller Qsbern son—McNeil Dunnington Wright & Wampler Hawken & Ravell Avet Ball Newmyer Circuit Division Covington Sovereign Camp of the Woodman of the World J. S. Easby-Smith R. B. Fiehndy O'Donnell Beechnut Packing Company Quagh Marshal D. W. Beker Huehling Peelle & Ogilby Princess Washington Terminal Company George & Rullivan Hamilton & Hamilton Circuit Justice Iddons Champion Coated Paper Company Joint Committee of Printing of Congress Frank F. Elder Turner Tafntff TE. Winship Wheatley J. G. Capers L. B. Perkins Croas Barnard Warren Quilter Tuetie Bitz Justices Gould Edward T. Millard D. Truitt Edmund Carrington Clare A. Maxwell Orrie G. Maxwell John J Kate V. Daly William J. Colline Lawrence W. Kidwell John Oneill Plaintiff Ateneys R. C. L. Moncure Leckie, Cox & Shorter Ida Smallwoothe Mildred Robuson Plaindf Attorey I. W. Baker Masons RED Cross Fund Hans & O Ginsberg Bassan & Pollock, Inc M. J. Sheban Joseph Cipolari J. Makaver & Co P. J. Foley BE. B. Thiele William Burford A. W. Porach M. Henry Kineinger Bush Consati Harris J. Protas J. Bernstein Ignatius Geraci J. Zarin J. K. Heinrich J. M. Stein & Co W. J. Benin & Co Margolis Lewis Perlman William L. Boyce Red Cross Chatran Charles J. Lyddana George H. Lamar Clinton Allnutt Montgomery OLD Ladies’ Home al Druggista Nandy Nature
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