Senators on Stand In Land Office Trial Testimony
Three United States Senators testified in the District Supreme Court trial of Binger Hermann on charges of destroying public documents while serving as Commissioner of the General Land Office. Teller Carter and Fulton discussed private letter copy books kept for personal correspondence, with Teller defending his actions and naming a “pack of thieves and perjurers” in response to questions.
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Carter
Teller
United States
Binger Hermann
District Supreme Court
General Land Office
Messrs. Teller
Colorado
Montana
Fulton
Oregon
Henry Meldrum
Worthington
Government of Lands
Meldrum
Mays
Hermany
The
Land Office
Toller
Secretary of the Interior
Telle
Hiermann
Senate
Jenn H. Mitchell
Esalat
Ietter
Jime
Htrmann
Burke- Gosslin
Burke-Gosslin
Hall of
Burke and Geaslir
Hall
Burton Freed Early From Iron Top Prison
Abilene Kansas March 5 Former Senator Joseph Ro Burton of Kansas will be released March 22 from the iron top Mo jail where he is serving a six months sentence for practicing as an attorney before the Post Office Department. A letter received here today states his term is shortened by thirty days for good behavior.
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Abinene
Kans
Joseph Ro Burton
Kansas
Irontop
Murder Trial Opens Against Shoemaker Paolucci
Joseph Paolucci a shoemaker faced a murder charge in Criminal Court No 2 for the shooting of Miss Elizabeth V. Dodge in front of her home on September 13. The panel was exhausted and an adjournment was taken until this morning to summon special talesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Paolucci
No 2
Elizabeth V. Dodge
Woman Recovers Damages in District Supreme Court
Nina Stephenson wins against S Dana Imecola receiver of Metropolitan Coach Company for І0000 in a personal injury case. She alleges entry at transfer station doors caused four foot drag. Other items note Mrs Amanda Scott will sustained in Probate Court and an absolute divorce granted to John T Robinson from Ella Robinson in Denver. District Commissioners begin sewer condemnation for Falld Branch Rower right of way, asking three appraisers.
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Metropolitan , Coach Company
District Supreme Court
Nina Stephenson
S. Dana Imecola
Metropolitan ‘Coach Company
Miss Stephenson
1Sth
H Streets
Justice Gould
John T. Robinson
Ella Robinson
Mirs Robinson
Denver
Colo
Beware of Engine Houses Risk for Visitors in District
The District Court of Appeals ruled against a Brown girl, an eleven year old who sued for injuries from a floor hole at an engine house on M Street. The court said the hole is part of essential equipment and visitors cannot sue for damages. Levi David may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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District Court of Appeals
Golden Brown
Persora
M Street
Betwen
Irw
Levi David
United States Supreme Court
Late Librarian Rodriguez Probate Battle Opens
In District Supreme Court a contest to Jose Ignacio Rodriguez late librarian of the Bureau of American Republics will was filed by his nephew Edmund A. Munoz alleging undue influence and mental incapacity at execution. The estate includes a house about 2000, 3000 in government bonds, a library of 5000, and furniture 1000. If invalid, Munoz argues Munoz would inherit half with the widow sharing the remainder. if valid, the widow would receive all.
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Jose Ignacio Rodriguez
Bureau of American Republics
District Supreme Court
Edmund A. Munoz
Ballti- Toro
Rodriguez
Mary
Munoz
United States
American Security and Trust Company
National Savings and Trust Company
Riggs National Bank
George H. Calvert
Thomas Mackenzie
Baltimore
Calvert
Old Clerk's Will Upheld by Appeals Court
The District Court of Appeals affirmed the will of Mrs. Kate Ross, leaving all her property to physician Dr. Frank E. Gibson. Estate valued around 2,76820. Ross, aged over sixty, died October 17, 195. She had long Washington residence and decades in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Caveats by John Riddle Jr. and Alpheus E. Riddle were rejected for lack of evidence of fraud or mental incapacity.
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District Court of Appeals
District Supreme Court
Kate Ross
Frank E. Gibson
John Riddle, Jr
Ross
Alpheus E. Riddle
Justice Rabb
Conductor Receives Damages After Appellate Reversal
The Court of Appeals ruled against the District Supreme Court, directing judgment for William J. Carter for 32,500 against City and Suburban Railway Co. He was injured in a collision near Hyattsville Maryland on December 12. The preceding trolley car lacked a signal light and was not seen by Carter. The lower verdict of 2,500 was overturned due to improper equipment failure by the company.
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Court of Appeals
District Court of Appeals
Yeaterday
District Supreme Court
William J. Carter
City and Suburban Railway Company
Carter
Hyattsville
United States Supreme Court
Justice Haran
Justice Brower
Justice White
Jusep Peckham
Justice McHenmz
Justice Holmes
Justice Day
Moody Joseph Welmenbach
Chicago
Addison Joheson
Ant Warden
Charlea C Browne
Teraies J. McMonar
Appelle
W Wickham Smith
Appelant
Homs Savings Bank
Ut Srror
City of Des Moints
People'a Savings Bank
Plattii
E- Tor
Vay
City of
Thomas M. Patterson
State of
Colorado
Thomas M. Petterson
District of Columbia
Proext
Beth Shepard
Louis J. McConias
Charles 2
Robbim
Noah
Johnson Vs. Meuser
Supreme
United States
Melvile Church
Munster
Ashworth
J.B
Dsup
Wickas
Mekhee
W. F. Regert
Joseph O’ Lenoiz
Penn Bridge Company
Mesure
Edmund Brady
Dl. J. Colbert
Messrs
Biwart McNamara
J. M. Proctor
Hasring
Circuit
Jnethe Wrixlel
Kathmar
Lippola
Baltimore and Ohio Hartroad Company
Stephenson
Richardson
Love Ve. Stidham
Abassamants
Martin Brick Machina Company
Smoot
Palmer Price Company
Glover
Potomac Electric Power Company
Sitters
Cooper
Gerrizon
McKenna
Colnadia
Hagvier
Stewart Et al
Delseoll Va
City and Suburban Railway
Byrem Va
Brooke
Ward
Varnel
Justice Anderson
Lyon Va
Burney
Square Bit
la Normandia Motor Company
Dackburn
Grant
Schwartz
Cosgrove
Stuart
Robbins
Sued for Damages After Fall at 619 Seventh Street
Elizabeth L. Sylvester filed a $10,000 damage suit against William H. Michael proprietor of a five and ten cent store at 619 Seventh Street Northwest claiming injuries from a fall on the stairway December 12 last. She alleges negligence for not properly barricading or guarding the stairway. She was in the store to make a purchase when the incident occurred.
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William Michael
Elizabeth L. Sylvester
William H. Michael
Seventh Street
Tea dealer sues Capital Traction for 15000 damages
Ethelbert B Frey a tea and coffee dealer files in the District Supreme Court seeking 15000 damages for injuries from a collision between a street car and his wagon near Seventh and L streets northwest last December. Union roll not to be shown. Justice Gould rules union member names not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Ethelbert
Frey
Capital Traction Company
Seventh
L Streets
Stein
Carriage and Iron Workers
Justice Gould
Defends Forest Plan and Uses of National Forest Lands
Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot outlines that national forests exist to use their resources wisely for timber water and land. He asserts most land remains open to settlers miners and stockmen with minimal restrictions and stresses road canals and improvements to promote maximum use and settlement.
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Forester
Congressional
Gifford Pinchot
Congress
National Foresta
Secretary of Agriculture
Forest Service
Wreck verdict for $4,000 in Terra Cotta death case
George J. Lippold administrator won a $4,000 verdict against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the District Supreme Court for the death of Mary A. Lippold, killed in the Terra Cotta wreck on December 30. Lippold, brother of the victim, sued for $10,000 under Probate Court authority.
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Baltimore and Ohio
District Supreme Court
George J. Lippold
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mary A. Lippold
Terra Cotta
Lippold
Nurse Remembered in Will to Receive 3609 Dollars
Richard Talbert who died January 21 bequeathed his nurse Nellie A. Frost 3609 dollars in a will dated November 14, 1906 filed yesterday for probate. Talbert directed that each of his thirteen nieces and nephews receive 20 dollars from his estate. He left 609 dollars for completion of coping around a burial site at Congressional Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ¥. Talbert
Nellie A. Frost
Insomnia cure advertised for nervous disorders
An advertisement for ADA-LOR-IEM claiming quick relief from insomnia and nervous diseases in men and women. It touts safety, no alcohol or harmful drugs, and offers a booklet free. Pricing listed as 31 per tax with mail order to New York City. Multiple drug stores listed as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brandreth
Foundation
Dé Pervect Health
Adalu Rem Medicine Co
Broadway
New York City
Henry Evans
O'Donnell's
Mala
Pa Ave
Steving' Pharmacy
Ah St
Ogram's
People's Drug Store
Supreme Court docket and admissions in U S record
The piece lists Supreme Court attendees including Chief Justice and several justices, names Chicago and Des Moines involved parties, various case numbers, appellate and equity calendars, and a delayed Greene Gaynor case in New Orleans with reasons for adjournment.
Editor Patterson Defends Self in US Supreme Court
Former Colorado senator Patterson argued for himself in a contempt case brought by the Colorado Supreme Court over harsh remarks in his Denver News and Times editorials. The high court spent time as Patterson outlined his stance and refused to accept paid counsel. The Colorado court had imposed a $1,000 fine.
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Norner
Patterson
Colorado
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Colorado
Denver
The
News
the Times
Tde
Federal Supreme Court
Supreme Court Rules Jury Should Decide Negligence Question
The U S Supreme Court in a five to four decision reverses a Pennsylvania ruling in Catherine Schlemmer v Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway, remanding for a new trial. The case centers on federal safety appliance laws requiring railroads to use safe coupling equipment, with contributory negligence to be determined by the jury.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Catherine Schlemmer
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company
Schlemmer
Pennsylvania
Schlémmer
Japanese Loan Plans Open for Conversion Offer
Prospectus for a Japanese conversion loan may be issued March 9 with listing opening March 11. The $116,009,000 five per cent bonds will be offered at 99.5 in two instalments, split between London and Paris. In London banks include Parr's, Hongkong and Shanghai, Yokohama Specie, and Rothschild. Proceeds redeem $110,000,000 of 1904 bonds.
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London
Mer
Paris
Rothschild Rothers
Parr’s Bank
Hongkong and Shargh Banking Corporation
Yokohama Specia Bank
Rothschilds
Washington Cattle Market Report Amid Mixed Supplies
Moderate calf supply and dairy for choice grades amid steady quotations. Lambs variable, stock ready for feeding, high grade prices strong while lower grades neglected. Cattle prices listed for extra, common, and prime categories. hogs and sheep show uneven demand. Note warns shippers against sending calves too young due to strict inspections.
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Matenda
Cattla
Home Life Building sale dispute reaches court
The District Supreme Court was asked to decide a controversy over the Home Life Building sale from the Tyssowkis to Mr Hutchins. The F Smith Company, handling the deal, holds a $6,000 deposit as stakeholder and seeks restraint against all claimants until the court determines rightful entitlement. The sale price was $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Shison Hatching
Anthony Z. Tyssowski
Thaddeus M. Tyssowski
Home Life
Tyssdwakis
Hutchins
F. ¥. Smith Company
Tyssowskis
Gould
Smith Company
District Tax Law Upheld By Court Of Appeals
The Court of Appeals sustains a July 1 192 tax act increasing district tax rates on gross earnings for trust and loan companies. American Security and Trust sued for 6118 23 paid under protest claiming double taxation. Chief Justice Shepard says the issue is rate increase timing not double taxation. Congress could set a new taxing year and need not offset the unexpired year.
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Congress
American Seecurity and Trust Company
District of Columbia
Shepard
Bays
Thich
Cash register robbery ends with arrest at drug store
Frank Walter, 27, was arrested at 2 am by Officer Ricketts after rifling a cash register in Paul Paarson’s drug store at Wighteth Street and Florida Avenue North. The thief fled through a window but was overpowered. About $3 and several packs of cigarettes were taken. Pearson, the store proprietor, identified the prisoner as a former clerk.
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Frank ‘Walter
Foikeman Ricketts
Paul Paarson
Wighteath Street
Florida Avenue
Pearson
Eighth Precinct
Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas at Catholic University
The feast of St Thomas Aquinas will be celebrated with a ceremony at the Catholic University of America tomorrow under Dr Pace dean of philosophy. All faculty in cap and gown, distinguished clergy and laymen, and university students will participate. Solemn rites will be celebrated at a.m. with a sermon by J Hanne of Barhard's Seminary Rochester NY.
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Thomas Aquinas
Catholic University of America
Pace
Faculty of Philosophy
A.m. Bleich
J. Hanne
Fe Barhard
Rochester
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Paolucci
Scott
Amanda Scott
William Scott
Ais
E. Morrison Paper
Pennsylvania Ave
Appellate Coast
Dead Man
Bureau of American, Republics
Pinchot
Equity Court NO 1
Clabeugh
Anafonmanta
Building Association
Rothwell
Richards
Monongahela Bridge Company
Taft
Black Et al
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Privleau
Singleton
Morgan Ve
Walter
Rhea
Conroy
Peters
Call
Equity
Equity Court
Cummins Va Doyle
Lawnon Counel
Las Ova Company
Davis
Beauve
Criminal Court NO 1
Justice Stattord
Ringer Hermann
Criminal Court NO
Justice Ard
Staten Va
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Della Bleu
Harpy F. Seumark
Harry Dobkin
Nathan J
Jacob Cohen
Howard University
Henry Eberbach
Robert Devarly
Adolph Feldvoss
Wiliam J. Tonderhelde
Cora J. Brandt
Margaret J. Fuller
Bra J. Dolan
Eliabeth D. Hoppin
William ©. Hickey
Jeasle Mappeler
Alfred Hapseler
Jesse Arnold
John
John J. Brosnan
Idia
William L Hennedy
Cosmos Club
Square
Louia P. Keyser
Christian Hearth
Loula P. Keyser
Christian Ei
David Moore
Christian Heurich
West Eckington
Charlex Fo Neabit Et As
Mary J. Malone
Lanier Heights
John H Wolon
Thaldean M. ‘Tyssowek
Pinehurst
Pinchurat Park Company
Clarence Coffay
Dobbins
Joseph Paul
Charles
Brundage
Alice F. Scharf
Viz
Grafxa W
Pearl G Selby
Edward J
George
Kaufman
Kauftan
Emme A. Kauffman
Geneva Cures
George & Kauffman
Frederik C. Mattern
Julian B Mattern
Greene
Washington Cattle Market
Trust and Loan Companies
Act of Congress
ST. Thomas Aquinas
Catholic University
Washington Post
Daily and Sunday Post
Howoyg Admiral
Post Office
Washington, D. C
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