Witness Attacked as to Contradictory Testimony in Hermann Trial
Elliott P. Hough testified about conflicts between his grand jury statements and proceeding testimony while District Attorney Baker pressed for credibility. Messengers described destruction of Land Office records directed by Representative Binger Hermann, with Hough recalling letters and visit details, as the court adjourned toward motion day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott P. Hough
Messenger
Baker
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Elliott P. Hough
Hermann
Worthington
Grand Jury
Secret Service
Burns
Hough
Lamoreux
Land Office
Bess
Burne
Rittenhouse
Mr. Hough
Mr. Baker
Benson
Tough
Christier Fi Piller
Alexander E. Foster
Mutter
Muller
Muler
Eleator
Foster
Tiey
Home Life Building Owners Sue Over Forfeit Money
Thaddeus M Tyssowski and Anthony Tyssowski sue the F H Smith Company in the District Supreme Court to recover 5000 dollars deposited as a forfeit in a building sale. They allege default in an agreement dated November 24, 1903, that the sale would close in sixty days to Billson Hutchins. They say they were ready to transfer title but the company refused to pay the purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Life
Thaddeus M Tyssowski
Anthony 4 Tyssowski
Fifteenth
G Streets
Sait
District Supreme Court
F. H. Smith
Billson Hutchins
Tissowskis
Hutchins
Contractor Sues District Over Pumping Station Plans
The George A Fuller Company sued the District Supreme Court for damages claiming failure to furnish adequate plans for the pumping station on Trumbull Street between First and Fourth. The suit seeks 7 12227 dollars, alleging delays of four months and price increases for labor and materials plus interior damage repairs. The contract price was 314 232 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Fuller Company
Ull
Trumbull Street
First
Fourth Streets
District Supreme Court
Tne
Father Sues Daughter Over 2215 L Street Property
John Morgan sues his daughter Sarah Warwick and her husband Edward Warwick to annul a 1902 deed transferring title to them and to restrain further disposition or encumbrance. Morgan, 70, widower with five married children, alleges abandonment and breach of agreement, seeks annulment and a receiver to protect the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Sarah G. Warwick
Edward ©. Warwick
L Street
Mr. Morgan
I Five Chidren
I. Street
Twenty
Sixth Street
Warwick
Wisconsin Avenue
Morgan
Mra. Warwck
Mr. Warwick
Mra. Warwick
Peter Morgan
Warwicks
Objects to the Horses Stable Fight on Mansion Line
Mrs Harriet S Turner sues Mrs Mary Scott Townsend for 15000 damages over a stable at 77 Massachusetts Avenue NW adjoining Turner's Florida Avenue NW home. Townsends kept about twelve horses since March 1904, claiming noise, men at the stalls, and odors injured Turner's health and devalued her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary Scott Townsend
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Yesterdag
Harriet S. Turner
Florida Avenue Northwest
Turner
Turner Clalma
Legal Record: Court Proceedings and Hardware Firm Incorporation
The record lists judges and lawyers across District of Columbia courts with cases and assignments in equity and circuit courts, including names such as Chief Justice Clabaugh, Mr Justice Gould, and Mr Justice Wright. It notes numerous docket items and adjournments, followed by the incorporation of The F. P. May Hardware Company with capital of 200,000 dollars and trustees Frank P May, George J May, Arthur J May, and James B. Brown.
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Justice Brewer
Charice White
Justice McKenna
Justice Holmes
Justice Day
Justine Moody
Salon . Perrin
Superior
Wik
John R Jones
Scranton
John B. Redman
Ellsworth
George WV. Woodrum
Philadelphi
Sherman ‘T Handy
Sault Ste. Mario
Mich
Mary Amla Quinlan
Executrix
Ys Gruen County
Ernest Macpherson
Green County
Emund F. Trabap
Quinlan
Thomas Tindte
Clarence Z. Birkett
Frank Gibboan
Iroquois Transportation Company, Dlainant
Ve de Laney Forge and Iron Company
Iroquois
Transportation Company
Siaimaoni, &E
George We Tdwacda
Ev Ab
Charles’ i Kramer
Herbert J. Gales
Charles B Kramer
Tolinws
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Equity Court No
Juatlea Clabaush
Rechriatlan Eleksi
Matona
LC Bailey
Luscombe
Hurley
International Textbook Company Va
Selby
Dewey
Schwab
Abert
Kotler
Rmarkwood
Mackwood
Pal
Smith Longehay
Longshaw
Coakley
Slater
King Va
Kennedy
Pace
Pave
Southern Disney Shade Company
Disney Shade Company
Stewart
al- Weber
Weber
F. P. May Hardware Company
Fp, May & Co
Frank P May
George J May
Frank P. May
George J. May
Arthur J. May
James B. Brown
Probate Court Allows Settlement in Terra Cotta Wreck Case
Probate Court directed a $3,800 settlement for the death of the wife and $1,000 for the child from the Baltimore and Ohio wreck. Mayw/ Price 3. Sturgeon, administrator, stated the offer was reasonable. Will of Edward Weser filed for probate. Mary Ellen Weser inheritances noted. Other wills include Gracie Ann Orlaney, Victor F. Montgomery, and Mary E. Stalcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gould
Bate
Sturgeon
Mitebel Clair Sturgeon
Raymond Revere Sturgeon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Edward Weser
Wiow
Mary Ellen Weser
Lavinia
Barbara
Charles
Annie
Joseph Weser
May Weser
Victor F. Montgomery
Agnes D. Monty Romany
Mary E. Stalcup
Yeaterday
Jane A. Burroughs
Midland Oil and Gas Company Faces Dissolution Suit
W R Jones a director sues in District Supreme Court seeking voluntary dissolution of Midland Oil and Gas Company. The firm with 1 million dollar authorized capital sold nearly 3 million shares, mined lands in Kansas, sunk thirteen wells and sold oil. After oil price collapse in 1905 the company shut down and an offer of stock from Great Western Oil Refining in 1906 was accepted in 1908. Other directors listed include W H Brown James Hancock O H Hutchins and Harvey Stiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
W. R. Jones
Midland Oil and Gas Company
District of Durabit
Kansas
Prairie State Oil and Gas Company
Midland Company
Great Western Oil Refining and Pipe Line Company
Kansas City
Sal
The
Mr. Jones
W. H. Brown
James Hancock
0. H. Hutchins
Harvey Stiver
Youth Claims Self Defense in Assault on Policeman
Oldis Morrison told Judge Mulloway he only swung his arms when Private Policeman Garlington ordered him to move. Morrison, charged with assault, maintained the officer struck him first. The court fined Morrison $25 and, in default, he faces 45 days in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldis Morrison
Morrison
Plumbers Reach Arbitration End To Long Standing Dispute
The master and journeyman plumbers say they are satisfied with a Wednesday arbitration board ruling. The decision confirms contracts and shop rules end the lockout and allow both sides to work without exclusive employment. Robert B. Caverly says the masters are highly satisfied and fri ction has been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Arbitration
Stuart McNamara
Masters’ Association
Robert B. Caverly
Master Plumbers’ Association
Eld
Christian Herald Sends $65,000 for Chinese Famine Aid
The American National Red Cross forwarded by cable to China $65,000 for famine relief. Of this total, $50,000 comes from the Christian Herald, with $5,000 placed with the Chinkteng mission relief committee and $35,000 under Shanghai central relief. Dr Louis Kropsch notes dire need and the Herald’s drive to battle starvation plague and death. Red Cross reports include $110,000 cabled to China for relief and shipment of flour worth $10,000 and 7,500 bushels of seed wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
American National Red Cross
China
Missionary Relief Committee
Chinkteng
Shanghai
Red Cross
Police Seek Attorney in Plumbing Case Warrant
Maj Sylvester clarifies to Inspector of Plumbing Davis why Eugene F Arnold an attorney of 1632 Thirty-fifth Street NW remains at large after a January 2 warrant for violating plumbing regulations. Police told all officers to watch for Arnold but have not located him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Sylvester
Plumbing
Davis
Eugene F. Arnold
Pollce
Arnold
Aid for Af hungry Russians urged by New York committee
Samuel J Barrows spoke for a committee formed at a mass meeting in New York urging the President and Secretary Root to issue a proclamation detailing the famine in Russia and calling on Americans to donate funds for relief efforts. The request aims to inform the public and mobilize aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Barrows
New York
Root
lesue & pre_lamaton
Seaboard Air Line Railway Ticket Office Connections
Seaboard Air Line Railway notes motels and departures with connections to Petersburg Raleigh Wilson, Savannah via Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis. Daily through Pullman sleepers to Jacksonville, Pinehurst, and Washington. Florida Limited runs with electric-lighted cars to Savannah, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis. Through sleepers to Atlanta and Birmingham. Sunday-except service to Powell.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
AL Blue Line
Philadelphia
Sieopara
Gatlanes Citt
Baltimore
Chicago
Northwest
Cinginnath
Lousvieur
Bae
Isa
Pivisburg
Sts
Uae
Sin
Ios
Eaorretown
HOYD
Way Paintn
Ollowiar
Tardat Awe Talgchone
Mata
Sata
Btation
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Omee
Warrenton
Boothert
Aiken
Augusta
Savannen Jackeerie
St_Aumuntines mleepir
Ceschon
Vin Linche Baer
Bristol
Chatlinotee
Mamphi
New York
New Orlesah
Acon
Welh
Bil Ee Ave
Pennsylvania
Btalton
C. BH
Acker
H. Hard
P&g
New Yorke
Facksonville
York
Charleston
B.C. Warnson
Waenaeltaaville
Fision
N. OG
Confea
Washington
Tack Senate
New York and
Florids
Pana
Dermey City
St. Augustine
Poe
Rand Prinstlvania Rate Ano P Jamas
Washington, D. C
Wilmington
Chesapeake Ae Ghig Railway
OLD Dominion Express
Pesci Points
Virginie
Weatt
Clifton
Virginia Bat Springs
Aleepata Clifton
Toulnvilly Cinclas
Lowle
Gordonsville
Loulaville
Virginia
Goa
Penneytvania
Sixth Street
Atellon
Feoneytrants
Servics
C. & O. Tiekarten
Norfolk and Wester Railway
Fehe We Station
Sia
Bulan Washington
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Tine Railway
Penna. Ave
Petersburg
Raleigh
Wilsita On
Cardinbie
Savanee
Jacksonville
Augus Atelanta
Binningbamy
Memphis
Movne
Pensatels
New Orlenn TV
Seaboret
Fie
Pete
Pinehurst
Atisata
Birminghan
Dally
Sleeper
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Coury Ve Smith Et Ale
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Washington ‘Cites Company
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Miller Vs
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Anderson
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Washington Gea Light Company
Teave
Amend Inten Dasa
Omams, Jones & Co
Fleishman
Tustive Stattora
Justice Bernard
Allons
Francis A Blundon
Joseph T. Byrne
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Eliza H Dumcanson
William DB. Ridgely
William J Trizzell
Charles P Penkd
Barry Farm
John E Foster
de Forrest Pearce
Divck i
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Lukes
James Carrico
Henry Levin
Patsy C Lewis
Joseph Ro Morris
Castla R.er
Mary Murphy
Francis P . Sheehy
Annie L Blayd
George
Allda S Newton
Charles N
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Mary
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Willem ‘Thoman
Sonmel H. Edmanston
Frank Ho Towner
Lewis Califcher
Belair Heights
Benny D Williams
Frank
Lowden
Jock
MS. Sturgeon
Gracie Ann Orlaney
Seventeenth Street
Anna E. Swenn
Agnes Dey
Delaney
Lawrence Lofton Sotil
D. W. Baker
Southampton
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Remaic
Holland-America
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Japan
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D.C
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York Ami Merchants and Mine
Boston
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Golorade
Mo Callahan
Callahan
Fort Myer
Arlington ‘Falls Church
Aqueduct Bridge
Ghina
Honolulu
Philippine Islands
Southern Pacific
Offera Cirect
Hew Orivans
Francisca
Pacife Mail S. 3 Company
Sid Pa. Ave
Washi
Hanover St. Balto
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William Corcoran Hill
Newport
Jamestown
R. I
Atlantic City
N. J
Hotel Dennis
Atlantic City, N. J
Walter J. Buzby
Traymore
Traymore Hotel CO
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Chas
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WELK
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Ocean Front
Loeds & Lippincott
Rew
England
Caralina Ave
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Bryan & Williams
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Raleigh St Charles
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Atlatic City
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New York Ave
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Virgiama
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North Carolina
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Asheville
N. C
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Florence House
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Backs
Wome
Ariola
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Rawlay Springs
Rockingham
Fes Switzer
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Moma
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C.A
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Ferest
Comabie
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N.Y
J. Fisher & CG. Incorporated
WM. H. Saunders & Money
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Regina
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Morea
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B&q
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Sian
Alley
Thos. J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
Fort. NW
Wilord
Ind. Ave
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Speedway
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Probey Carriage Co
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BOO With
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Dalding
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W. Linkens
19Th St
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Robert H. Hrrter
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Easy Terme Capital Realty and Brokerage Company (Inc
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Treasay
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Jackson
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H St Nw
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Abd Boe
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Miller-Shoemaker Real Estate Company
Wisconsin Ave
Ft St
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Hartland
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