Vanderbilt Marriage Under Spiritualist Influence Questioned
In Brooklyn a petition asks a committee to probe Edward Ward Vanderbilt's mental condition fearing domination by Mrs May Pepper and the spirit Bright Eyes after his June 1 marriage. Minerva Vanderbilt and siblings seek control of his estate amid claims of fraud and prior wills. The court postponed the hearing to next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Pepper
New York
Pepper
Edward Ward Vanderbilt
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Vanderbilt
Minerva
James
Sarah L. Vanderbilt
Bright Eyes
Mrs. Pepper
Yelept
Miss Vanderbilt
Misa Vanderbilt
Abraham H. Dailey
Yaphank
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Mrs. Pepper Bright Eyes
Brookyn
Mrs Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Papa
Lake Pleasant
Mamma
Friero
Boston
England
Fifth Avenue Rockefeller settlement and Newport society chat
The item surveys William Rockefeller’s Fifth Avenue mansion and nearby properties in East Fifty fourth Street, notes renovations at No 3 West Fifty fourth Street for his daughter Miss Ethel Rockefeller, and mentions John D. Rockefeller Sr and Jr nearby. It also covers Newport sermons on summer residents, royal London socialings, and reflections on notable figures and homes including Miss Shonts and Duchess of Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
Wiliam Rockefeller
Biftysfourth Street
Fifty-fourth Street
William Rockefeller
Ethel Rockefeller
Marceliung Hardy Dodge
Ohn D. Rockefeller
West Fifty-fourth Street
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
No. 13
Alexandra
London
Duchess of Devonshire
Lady de Grey
Anthony J. Drexel
Carlton House Gardens
Marguerite Drexel
Ascot
Down Place
Thames
Col. Harford
Drexels
Min. Drexel
Biarritz
Adair
Windsor
Potter Palmer
Hampden House
Park Lane
George Bernara ‘Shaw
Blackwood's
Blackwood
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Margaret Shonts
Miss Shonts
Mies Shonts
Parents Identify Body of Drowned Youth Melvin Cleveland
The drowned youth Melvin J. Cleveland of the Naval Battalion District National Guard was identified by his parents at Palmers post office St. Marys County Maryland. His body was recovered from the Potomac River above Cottons Point and will be buried in New Britain Connecticut after funeral arrangements at his Cleveland residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
United States
John F. Drygen
Mine Mountain
Passaic
Blue Ridge
Claremont Avenue
Anthony R. Kuyser
America
Maryland
Potomac River
Palmers Post Office
St. Marys County
Melvin J. Cleveland
Naval Battalion
District National Guard
Cottons Point
Cleveland
Florida Avenue
New Britain
Conn
Oneida
Adventists In Convention Discuss Medical Missionary Work
Three sessions of the Seventh Day Adventists general conference at Ta koma Park opened with focus on private sanitariums versus denominational work, a distinct institutional name, and removing commercialism. Dr A G Daniells chaired. participants included Drs W A George W C Green W W Watson Mary Sanderson Elmer Otis D H Kress and Olive Ingersoll. The two day meeting will continue with a major discussion on conducting medical missionary work without institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takomma Park
A. G. Daniells
W. A. George
W. C. Green
W W. Watson
Mary Sanderson
Elmer Otis
D. H. Kress
Olive Ingersoll
Husband Sues for Divorce in District Supreme Court
Harry F. Scott filed for total divorce against Alice B. Scott in the District Supreme Court yesterday. The couple wed May 16, 1899 in Billc ot City, BMd, and lived together until 1907. A co-respondent is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Harry F. Scott
Alice B. Scott
Billcott City
Bmd
Arrivals at Newport Cottage Area Hosts Many Notables
Washington visitors move into Newport summer residences as Mrs Frederick W Whitridge and the Misses Warder arrive at Muenchinger King Cottage. Beaulieu at W Vanderbilt villa opens with Cornelius Vanderbilt III and Grace en route. James Stillman villa opens as Rockefeller clan plans summer stay. Reginald Vanderbilt brings prize horses back to Sandy Point farm after regional shows. Dr Selkonk returns with many blue ribbons and prized cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misges Warder
Washington
Washington Post
Newport
R. I
Frederick W. Whitridge
Baltimore
R. Manson Smith
Waring Cottage
John C. Whitridge
W. W. Astor
Beaulieu
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Red Cross Delegates Entertained by American Women in London
London June 10 The society of American women in London hosted a luncheon for Red Cross delegates from all participating countries. The event largely featured women guests alongside Ambassador Whitelaw Reid Mrs Reid Consul General Wynne Mrs Carter Capt Cleman and Mrs Cleman Lieut Commander Gibbons and Mrs Gibbons. Consul General Wynne delivered a welcome address with several multilingual replies from delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
London
Society of American Women
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
Wynne
Carter
Cleman
Gibbons
Addares
Immigration luncheon guests aid U S immigration work
Mr Griscom the U S ambassador to Italy hosted a luncheon for American immigration commissioners and Italian foreign minister Tittoni. Senator Dillingham Howell and Commissioner Wheeler plan a European tour to study immigration conditions while German Ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg and wife dined with the Emperor and Empress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rome
Griscom
United States
Italy
Tittoni
Dillingham
Vermont
Howell
New Jersey
Wheeler
California
Europe
Summer Assignments of Justices in District Court Records
Legal record lists assignments for justices and courtrooms in the District of Columbia. Includes dates for Justice Wright Anterson Barnard Stattard Gould Clavaugh Dinbaugh Anderson and Barnard across Equity Circuit and Criminal courts, with case numbers and attorney references. Also notes assignments and term continuations for May and June 1907 and lists various docket entries and probate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Wright
Justice Anterson
Barnard
Justice Stattard
Justine Gould
Shia Justice
Clavaugh
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court NO
Justice Dinbaugh
Milla Vx
Emmerich Et al
Wise
Boves
L Ht Williams
Pennebaker
Mo Ostrasburger
H. Bl. Davis
Jonni Vm. Johnson
Wells, Hoover & Wella
J. H. Hews
Matthewa
E. N. Hopewell
G. Kimball
Tally Va
Prince
J. J. Darrington
Hamillton & Colbert
Saville
Cork
F. Lawie
E. A
Gould
Hoffer
C. F. Bettjamin
W. J. Ambrose
Brown Va
Cissel
Sele
J. Murph
McNally Vs. McNally Et al
Lyon & Lyon C. C
Sinclair
Ralston & Siddohe
Barnard &'Ohnvort
Strideland
Tucker
McKinney, Flannery
Are Strasburger
F. Wilson
Piatn Ve
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Carlisle & Johnson
A. B. Worthington
Jarpon
Lancaster & Smith
E. H. Thames
Dorney Ve
Hilmore
Ambrose & Morillat
Birney & Woodard
Hudson Ve. Pickford
A. A. Lipscomb
W. BM. Elerson
Madden & Gatley
Palmer Ve
Palmer
C. Peake
Justice Barnard
United States
Lucy Fpinter
B. M
Willian Extley
BR. R. Harner
Edward Smith
Nichol Kimme
Perry
Perry Ve West
William Sullivan
Costigan & Fratt
Elmer Ward
Imrgeny
Joseph McManus
Lambert Ve Bret
Hiesigekal
Doukies Costellova
Ailentie Gulf and Pacific Company
Atterneys
J. ‘Mather
J. B. Archer
F. W. Graham
Crabaugh
Thomas H. Waggarhan
Albert AL. Moore
Bir
Real Estate Transfers in Meridian and Heights Districts
A dense list of property transfers, parcels, and lot moves across Meridian Heights and surrounding blocks. Names include G Swisfer, Charles H., H. Bailey, J. Fox, Washington Gas Light Company, and multiple landowners. Values range from $10 to $35,000 with references to blocks and squares in urban districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Heli Mae
Haldein Et Vir
Wil Ham O
EK Javksdt
Streve Heights
Sharles
Edinamen Iene
Gonoeera
Charles
H. Fgaoe
Poesteenth R. Delta
Deroctee Fant Cowany Ic L
Square
Rous Rerentharkeer Heights
Marine
Late Co. Pumton Land Company
Tog Auteur
H. Bailey
Georgs
Frank A
Nellie A. AL Kins
King
Routh Geroltan
Sarmour Miranda
Pailosh
Jaaruhee A
New Jer@ey avenue
Parker
Ty’ Far
Sau Semsphine Miller
George Russell
Charles A
Savels
Connecticut Avenue
Dante K. Jackson
Fie
Bryant
Grimeh Evan
Perk Berg
Glaser
Nseec
Goldenjot
Fourth
Pradotick W. Lenhert
Johu B. Conaway
Fifteenth
Renee EL
Howard
Kimball
Youn B.ue
A. Jsatkeon
Annie Marsh
Cullan
Vente
Fulton
R. Gordon
Natees
Centenniat Baptisl Church
Maude
Minnie Harper
J. Franklin Taylor
Kingston-Heber L
W. Allleen Trotter
L. Thornton
Boeweria
Contafera Heights
Wiliam G. Minnix
Joames A. Watson
Deeds of Trust in Fourteenth Street Heights and Surrounding Areas
The notice lists multiple deeds of trust detailing securitized loans in wards including Fourteenth Street Heights, Barry Farm, and Mount Pleasant. Entries name grantors such as Julia B. Kelly, J. Marion Grundolph, and Mary Seamon, with lenders like National Savings and Trust Company, Washington Loan and Trust Company, and various building associations. Amounts range from a few hundred to about thirty thousand dollars with terms from one to eight years and semiannual interest notes, often 5 or 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodridge
Julia B. Kelly
Chapman W. Fowler
Franklin
Charles H. Light
James R. Wilerson
James
Wasley
Fourteenth Street Heights Land Company
Bame
Same
Fourteenth Treet Heights Land Company
J. Marton Orndoff
James R. Wiernon
Easley
Square
J. Je Whitlock
Jamies
Emerson
D. F. Hinkins
James R. Belleraon
L. R. Dettra
James R. Ellerton
Fourteenth Street Heights
Carolin Avenue
Horner
Congress Heights
Lawrance J. Reinhart Et al
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Equitable Co-operative Building Association
Mount Pleasant
Pleasant Plains
Hoten
Fridley
Washington Loan and Trust_Company
Equitable Co-operative Balding Association
Matthe A
Astherine C. Linton
Charles G. Allen
William H. Sanders
Wilmot W. Trew
Miranda Seymour
Henry V Tulloch
New Jersey Avenue
Betrest
Barry Farm
Josephine Milter
Joan L. Massey
William F. Warrioer
R. M. Parker
Droit Park
Mifflin W. Gibbe
la Roy Breitbarth
Charles A. Rhodes
Tinie Breitbarth
Charles A. Daly
Norman Ester
J. William Henry
William A. Day
Connecticut Avenue
T. and
Matrecis
William Cordoran
John J. Hamilton
Henry R. Gower
Lilien B. Walker
Mary Seamon
Harry
Welch
William H. McGrath
Helen B.welch
North Capitol
First Streets
Mary A. Jackson
Annie Marsh
George M. Emmerich
Douglade
Mackall
Washington
Permanent Building Association
Callan Street
Connecticut
Thrrace
Jacob HB. Fox
H. D. Gordon
Wohes
Fulton R. Gordon
Griswold
ANA
Michael T. Burnnetux
W. Clarenge Duvall
Thomass P. Woodward
J. Albert Duvall
North Capitol Street
Massachusetts Avenue
UARE
Vau
Edward J. Blelwagan
George E. Fleming
Necurg
Edward ‘Hillyer
Toulplans
Batwash
Atharine A. Arnett
Allen A. Gintth
William
Hdmonston
Robert M. Morrison
William I. Miller
Rourke
Horthner Square
Tidser Speilen
Centennial Baptist Church
Willam W. Boarmen
Hogendorgen
Renin
George C. Boarman
Northgent
Wecote i Livingston
Gas Lamp Explosion Kills Child. Five Hurt in Connellsville
One child, two year old Mery Monaghan, is dead and Mr and Mrs John J Monaghan are dying after a gas lamp explosion in Connellsville Pennsylvania. Five others are in serious condition from burns and smoke inhalation. Explosion occurred when a gas pipe leak fed gas to a defective rubber hose connection near a stove. The blaze ignited flames from the lamp, causing the blast and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Mery Monaghan
Mia
John J. Monaghan
Hartman Case Continued Amid Embezzlement Charge
The embezzlement case of J. A. Hartman was postponed to Friday as counsel for Mat charged with embezzlement withholds plea. The proceedings included postponements and a regular session noted in the report. Ella F. Schreiner, who died March 1, 1807, left a will dated March 7, 1906 bequeathing to her mother, Mary Fountain, personal effects and the estate to Schreiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat
J. A. Flartmean
Poles
ANS
Ella F. Schreiner
Mary
Sera Schreiaar
Tee
Cardozo loses appeal over de facto school board
District Court of Appeals rules against Francis L. Cardozo the deposed colored supervising principal who sought to enjoin the board of education. Justices note the board is at least a de facto authority and Cardoso acknowledged its power when taking oath and diary. The court upholds the board’s acts including Cardoso’s dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Appeals
Francis L. Cardozo
Board of Education
Gould
District Supreme Court
Cardoro
McComasx
Cardoso
Board of
Advcation
Cardosd
Mo Wood Caune
Boatd of Education
District Court Reverses Verdict In Coale Case
The District Court of Appeals, in a decision by Jus McComas, reversed a $3,000 verdict against the District of Columbia, remanding to the District Supreme Court. Coale was injured by an obstruction on the sidewalk at Florida Avenue near 21st Street in October, while the district argued the accident occurred on a government reservation under army control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
District, of Columbia
Cardovana
Baird Et al
Airmiskat
Jumics McComas
Mandate
I E. Devin
A. Coth-Stuart
District of Columbia
Jupitcs McComas
Attoreney
Buttes Fey's
Bondhelar-Maddox & Gatley
District Court of Appeals
Justes McComas
George W. Coale
District Supreme Court
Coale
Miorida Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Robinson Company seeks injunction against Northwest Washington Improvement Co
The George P. Robinson Company filed in District Supreme Court for an injunction to stop Northwest Washington Improvement Company from interfering with its rights in the sale of Richmond Park lots on Connecticut Avenue extended. The petition alleges the defendant aims to annul the contract granting the Robinson Company authority to sell Richmond Park property to secure profits from the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Robinson
Houses for sale by George W Linkens
Listing of multiple properties in Washington area with prices, rents, lot sizes, and notes on condition. Includes two brick houses on northeast and northwest, a two floor apartment brick house, frame houses with stable, and a first class frame home. Offers include 800 19th St NW address, 9 19 per month rent, prices from 1900s dollars, and an offer wanted for 1752 Columbia Road NW between Ontario and Champlain avenues with no reasonable offer refused. Also mentions exclusive agents Collins-Gerry Co and Ralph W Lee contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Road
Ontario and
Champlain Avenues
Lament St
Mount Jeesant
Atreste
Ralph W. Lee
G St
Citiaminiman
Binger
Targa
Harrige Mercarr
Wasigngtor Heights
Mante
Karrick Matcalf
Morton &T
Worthington
Lincoln
Taras Fear Yard
Karrick & Metcali
N.Y
Sac
Probey Carriage Co
Owl
Taney
Spectal
Ine Gene
San de D. T Coon & CO
Benjamin Dorsey
Went
Minster
Hagnolia
Washington
Atkinson & Ballard CO. (Inc
13Th St
N. W
Pennsylvania
R. R
Sixth
Sixth and B Streets
Oaklyn
Columbia Highlands
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Trinity Church
Hugh Birckhead
St. George's Church
New York City
Birckhead
Christ
Duchess of
W.W. W. Jacobs
Bodka
Wes
Yaere
Melvin L. Cleveland
Adventists IN Convention
Realrive
Reids
Howard Watch
Albert Chevalier
Elbert Hubbard
E. Howard Watch
Waltham, Mars
Legal Record
Circuit Court
Justice Anderson
Harker & Camp Company
Riley
Gensser & Brand Grewery Company Ve. Pletsh- Man
Burroughs
Bowbeer
HL. B. Atkisson
J. B. McLaughlin
T. L. Jeffords
Jones Va. Fouss
Laker & Kenyon
B. & Bailey—Hallam & Hallam
Norria
C. F. Carne
A. Jones
L. Tobeinter
Wilkimeon Ve. Riley
Lackie, Fulton & Cox
Douglas & Douglan
Lambert
Justice Stafford
Unites States
Holmes
A. & Worthington
Lester & Price
Justice Gould
Ers
Adelaide
C. Woodall
Ef. B. Moatton
Batata
Howard V. Rice
W. W. Bride Ts
W. Baldwin Johnsen
Aftea
J. J. Darlington
Estete
Sallie V
Rudolph Eichorn
John J. McDonnell
Attomney
H. W. Sohon
Lailze R. Godwin
Harriat A. Mae
Torney J. A
Maeda
Thorne
Tom Fe Manufacturing Company
Ahorney
C.D
Binigeid
Stott Va
Allee Bic Méott
Attorpey
W. B. Reilly
National Bank of North America
Lawauits
Hafl Wall Paper
We ¥. Andrews
Justice of the Peace
A. Hicks
B. L. Baflay
J. H. Adriante
International
Trust Company
Wood
W. OC. Clephane
T International Company
Joseph Schiffman
Wuormey
GC. Bend
International Trust Company
Wilta Ee B. Apencer
SaresTown
Gno
Sossz Tntersational ‘Trust
Comabery
Charles M. Campbell
International ‘Trust Company
Ratts
K. Helphensteine
Ep Ae
Profesional Trust Company Vn
BA Enty W Bakerwaht Aod
W. C
Nbeeptional Wrest Company
George
Wi Sigenane
International ‘Rust Company
Havin Rook
W. Gc
Heiey
F. W. Hall
Chillen Duis
Bare
Ag Atigragys
Davin “Rothschind
Wioe
Baltiaste
Ohio Radioond
Comte
Benjamin F. Anderson
Aitorners
Hamilton
Ats Yerkes
Haliton
Ok Etka
Swisfer
Tad
Eaurol Binai
Columbia Helatte
Poe
Cardozo
GEO. W. Linkens
19Th St
Frice
Collins-Guerry CO
Ageste
Thirteenth Street
Joseph I. Weller
Karrick
Pacha Shine
Amie
Cumberland
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Capitol
Bath
Oregon Ave
Il Rma
Falls Church
Bern
J. Ave
Gresham Sn
Pancoast
E. Capitol
Wicomico
Beth
JAS. M. York & Son
Eerie
N. A. Ave
M. F. Coughlin
Sth
ST. NW
East Capitol St
Frank T. Rawlings Co
Wen Benson
Avia
Alexandris
Vaiu
14Th Sf
Virginia
Bluemont
A. Thompson & CO
Traders National Bank Bldg
Thomeron & CO
Miller-Shoemaker Real Estate Company
Country Property
OLD Colonial Estates
Fine Investmente
THE
Soule CO
Old Homestead
Q St
MD. Ave
Karrick & Metcalf
N. A
Inc
Harvard ST
Clifton
Hart Rage
Tamas Martin
South Capitol St
Pee Wits Jaller
Avely
Bena
Omidtdl
Bat of
Capsitol
Oaelyn
F Byreet
Rock Creek
White House
Fox
Don
Muburban
Robert &. Heater
Colorado Building
Malin
Cotn
Ave
Forest Shade
City Post Office
Accesas- Hollywood
Washington and Laurel
Treasury Dept
Sou
Edward Daniels
Commercial Bank
T. J
Greater Washington Realty Corp
Woodside
Brightwood Carn
26Th St
Karricek & Metcalf
Dees
Jackson St
Tfeee
Hagetatown
Cathedral Highlands
New
Massache
Wisconsin Arenua
Friendship
John R. McLeany
Cathedral Closa
Ghads
Dalance
Morey
William FP
Tteson
Brecial
D. C
Harrison Realty Company
J. H. Bradley Company
Building Association
C. A. Aker
Metecroft
Shoemaker
Colorado
Walter H. Acker
D. CG
Ed. H. Smith CO
Bond
Reeve A. Hoon
Reed
Roda
Corcoran Bigg
Aaxa
Tolman
Roos Bcs
16Th St
Aeroee City Real
Paseo
PTE
Tyler Rutherford I
Bo Ubaege Fox Navarion Pabes
Prayaring
Follins-Currey CO
Bianriet Columbia St
Geo. W
Fisher & Co., Incorporated
F St. Nw
Towene Petia
Bors
H. Saunders & CO
Burnseine
Pennsylvania Ave
Alto
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