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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
10
A fragmented clipping mentions trustees gaining power to close Bemethcrart and likely designates a donation or bequest to a charity. The garbled text references a year and various names, suggesting a legal or financial notice involving a left million to charity and related governance actions.
A local case reports a trustee pleads guilty and faces penitentiary time. Details describe property ownership and the suspect’s arrest following a theft involving livestock, with the exact charges and dates unclear in the fragment.
Celebrations near Paris open a fairy summer dining area with rosé brocade décor. Electric vines illumine trellises, hidden past former decorations, as guests fill outdoor terraces and gardens with music. Notable attendees include Mrs William F. Tan, Mr and Mrs B Berry Wall, Capt Pilpy Ly, and many others at the marquee event. The garden stays open 7 until midnight with a special orchestra program.
West stem women lend artworks for a national display in the United States. Volunteers prepare to exhibit miniatures portraits and other pieces including altar cloths and vestments. Mrs Tong and Mrs Panel contribute notable items as the exhibit center gathers about the nucleus of works from the Wyonee group and other lenders.
Queen Victoria yesterday visited the Church of the Virgin de la Paloma in Madrid and, after mass, made the traditional vow. The crowd swarmed the carriage, showering the queen with flowers as royal fans for La Granja teased gifts in anticipation of an upcoming event.
Veterans group in Olympia plans memorial ceremonies on July 21 with officer elections set for July. Elected roles include president first vice president second vice president recording secretary financial secretary treasurer and guard. Meeting details indicate a formal annual session by the district veterans organization.
Bankrupt Cos ter Knapp & Co faced scrutiny over bucketed orders and stock transfer taxes not paid. Charles Coster’s joint account with his brother WB Coster carried large debits, with $1,000,000 unsecured balance. Marshall Spader & Co denied knowledge of the GM account, while examiner hearings revealed complex arrangements and possible attempts to shield facts from firm offices.
Preston Gibson sells a one act drama titled The Vacuum to be staged at the Belasco Theater Monday. Miss Charlotte Walker will star with Gibson aiming for a powerful work and a dramatic climax.
J William Shea private secretary to Representative Fassett testified the telegram to Senator Cassidy filed with Western Union lacked the word not which later changed meaning. He said the word not was inserted during transmission before reaching Albany. Cassidy urged Hughes opposition to the anti racing bill. Operator Julian Timberlake may face forgery indictment. many others are summoned. investigation likely to end soon. Marine Band concert set for Capitol grounds at 5:50 PM featuring Santellmann and pieces by Wagner Strauss Bizet and Liszt.
The funeral for W Cunningham who died at his residence 1336 Quavier Street Monday night will be held this afternoon. Services by Heath Buckey of St Matthews Church. Pallbearers: Col Will Fine, Grell, John Green, Benjamin Geen, Dr Frank S Dooley. Born in Charles City SC in 1842, he later moved to the city, worked in business with Alexander Ro shepherd and with Jim, owned mining interests in Mexico, lived there years, returned here in LSsh. Survived by relatives. brother of the late Dulln Cunningham, donavil pay director.
Major General Roe hosts a June 3 West Point gathering at Glenview estate on the Hudson. The guest list includes residet officers and survivors from the 1863 exercise. Four class members attended, with several noted as prominent military figures.
Attorney General Bonaparte sent a list of forty seven localities and seventeen railways cited under the Federal railroad safety device act. Maryland Electric Railways, Baltimore and Ohio, and others led the violations, the largest counts against the Maryland roads. New York June 9 Droop elected first vice president of the National Association of Plano Dealers. he attends the association meeting at the Hotel Astor with EF Droop & Sons.
The advertisement touts Dr Miles’ Amt Pain Pills as a fast headache remedy backed by user and druggist endorsements. It promises a full refund from your druggist if the first package fails to help, noting a 26 doses package for 25 cents and urging readers to try at all druggists.
The District of Columbia courts hear multiple matters including patent appeals, equity actions, criminal cases, and guardianship. Notable items include appeals of Moore Printing Tyreaver against National Savings and Trust, Maid vs Davis patent appeal, and various equity cases involving trusts, alimony, and guardianships. Continuous docket entries reflect adjudications, affirmations, denials, and ongoing motions through 1883 proceedings.
A long OCR ledger lists bankruptcy petitions, plaintiffs and attorneys, and real estate notes across multiple dockets. It records names such as Hermon W Van Senden, Elizabeth D Joney executrix, Mary L Dixon, and others seeking court action, with estates, damages, and accounts including sums like 27000 and 25009. The document also notes the death of Dan J Price, a government employee, and the planned burial at Springwood Cemetery.
Deeds of trust show multiple transactions securing property loans with figures and dates. Entries name John F Prie t ux, Henry H Bergmann, Columbia Title Insurance, Oriental Building Association, and other lenders with amounts around 500 to 3600 dollars, dating 1910, with semiannual interest terms and listed lots and squares.
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