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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1907

Page

29

Public Land for Beer in Oregon Land Scandal

George Sorrenson describes how public land entries were secured in the Blue Mountain Forest Reserve scheme. He testifies that signatures were bought with beer or payments, implicating Hermann, Mitchell, and others in the Oregon land frauds. Mondell corroborates aspects of Hermann's tenure and handling of private letter books. The trial adjourns until Monday as evidence about a letter to Mass is introduced.

George Sorrensen Hermann Senator Mitchell Blue Mountain Reserve Oregon George Sorrenson Portland Oreg Binger Hermann Sorrenson Blue Mountains Representative Mondell Wyoming General Land Office Congress Washington Blue Mountain Forest Reserve Mitchell Cascade Senator Mitchel Baker Mass

NEW ACADEMY PLANS APPROVED FOR REBUILDING

P Clark Jr nearly finishes architectural designs for extensive alterations to the Academy of Music destroyed by fire. Reconstruction to begin in about two weeks with cantilevered balconies as a key feature. Work to be performed by S J Prescott & Co under district code, revival by written acknowledgment of action barred by statute.

Approvin P. Clark, Jr Academy of Muale Ninth Circuit Court Yester- Steel Craic Schwartz, Strauss & Co Philadelphia Hugh Cosgrove Ceattrot S.J. Prescott & Ciip Goa

Rules on Outlawed Debt Justice Says Admission Must Be Clear

Justice Anderson presiding at the trial held that an acknowledgment of debt must be a distinct and unqualified admission of an existing indebtedness and of a present ability to pay it, clarifying the standard for enforceability under the outlawed debt rule.

Anderson

Arrest Baltimore Girls in House of Refuge Escape

Three girls Beatrice Rogers Mary Pettis and Frances Cole were arrested at a Baltimore boardirie house 21d John Marshal place by Detectives Grant Berman and Trumbo. They allegedly escaped from the House of Refuge Baltimore Saturday with two others still at large. Two girls are Baltimore residents Miss Hogera claims to be English.

Beatrice Rogers Mary Pettis Frances Cole Boardire John Marshal Place Grant Berman Trumbo House of Refuge Baltimore Mit Miss. Hogera Englsh

Stamp Thief Sentenced in National Guardsman Case

Charles W. Ardéwn of 1627 Rossdale street northeast was sentenced to nine months in prison for the larceny of about 1200 postage stamps from the District National Guard held by Captain’s desk. Co defendant Clearge W. Thomas was discharged after the court found insufficient evidence of accomplice status. Brown, a member of Company Second Regiment, District of Columbia National Guard, was arrested while disposing of the stamps.

District National Guard Charles W. Ardéwn Rossdale Street Mulloway Clearge W. Thomas Brown Thomas District of Columbia National Guard

Insanity Plea Abandoned in Paolucci Murder Trial

The Italin shoemaker Joseph Paolucci stands trial for the September 13 murder of Elizabeth Dodge. Witnesses testified to his affection for the victim and good character while the defense abandoned insanity and the trial proceeded with closing arguments pending.

Joseph Paolucci Elizabeth V. Dodge Justice Barnard Thomas C. Teylor Paolucci Smith Ely Jeliffe Jeliffe Jussica Barnam Perry Taylor Turner Dodge

Pressey Sells Creston Villa Site for Suburban Virginia

Henry A. Pressey agrees to Morgan Royes for three acres near Creston Virginia along the Great Falls and Old Dominion Electric line. Purchaser plans a handsome colonial home costing about 10000, with plans by Sonneman Sonneman. Pressey, a major landowner on the Great Falls One, predicts rising suburban activity in Virginia.

Henry A. Pressey Morgan Royes Creston Great Falls Oldinion Sonneman & Sonneman Pressey Virginia

Indians Attend Theater as Minnesota Agency Delegation Visits

A Chippewa Pilager delegation from Leech Lake Minn Agency watched The Squaw Man at New National Theater last night. Eleven Indians sat in two proscenium boxes, met actor Frederick Watson after Act III, and will visit the White House with B Mathews to meet the President tomorrow.

Minnesota New National Leech Lake Minn New National Theater Frederick Watson Tabuwana Utes

Eighteenth Street Lot Sold to Local Builders

Eighteenth Street west side lot near R sold by Peachey Hagner for Mrs Adair G Heaton to two local businessmen who will build a residence. Lot fronts 2 and runs 110 feet deep with shelf view. mansion to be erected by Perry Mont. Also Tot at 1918 sold by same firm to local investor. Purchaser to improve property. Stone Fairfax, Inc. sold 921 Eleventh Street for the Schneider estate to a local businessman for 15000. Building fronts 20 feet by 95 feet to a wide alley. new owner will remodel for business use.

Eighteenth Street Peachey & Hagner Adair G Heaton Perrymont Frm B. Townsend Stone & Fairfax, Incorporated Schneider Eleventh Street Seventh Street District of Columbia John Carroll Bret William Brent Alvision Fa Raml A. Deury Walter Williams & CO Thirty-Sixth Street Washington Georgetown Wald Shepherd Aole Olse Trustes Inderwall WH. F. Holtzman

Lawyer Walter Davide Receives Spanish Noble Order

Walter Davide, a long time counselor at the Spanish legation, has been awarded an order of Isabella the Catholic by King Alfonso. The decoration, established in 1816 by Ferdinand VII, confers nobility and the right to the title of excellency, honoring merit and loyalty to the royal house.

Isabella Walter Davide Alfonso Spain Mr. Davidge Legation Davidge Ferdinand VII

Robbed While He Slept At Home

John G. Ales of 514 Third Street Northwest reported a break in Wednesday night while he and his wife slept. A pocket book with $10 in bills and small change was stolen, thought to have entered via a basement window. Detectives found nothing else missing.

John G. Ales Third Street Fralice Alec Central Offes

Pittsburg Woman Objects to Probate of Washington Will

Mrs Frances C Hall of Pittsburg filed in the Probate Court an objection to probate of Capt John M Clapps will. The estate exceeds two million dollars with much property in Washington. She seeks jur y determination of his legal domicile before administration proceeds and asserts possible questions about his sound mind at execution along with concerns of fraud or undue influence.

Frances C. Hall Pittsburg John M. Clapp Lakewood Capt. Clapp Washington Hig John P. ‘Clapp Hall

Three Divorces Granted by District Court

Thomas R. Shipman of Georgetown was granted an absolute divorce from Laura V. Shipman with custody of their infant son. Chief Justice Clabaugh signed the decree. Eliza FE White received an absolute divorce from Charles E. White. Annie Peacock was granted a limited divorce from Solomon F. Peacock.

Thomas R. Shipman Georgetown Laura V. Shipman Clabaugh District Supreme Court Shipman Eliza FE. White Charles E. White Annie Peacock Solomon F. Peacock

Worker Sues Thompson Starrett For 10000 Damages

Yancey Austin, a bridge and structural ironworker on the new union station, sues Thompson Starrett Company for 10000 damages alleging a board broke during a September 20 1905 fall from twenty five feet. He claims a fractured wrist and permanent injuries.

Nine adjudged insane and Catherine Anderson stay in mind

A marshal's jury before Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court adjudged Emma Anechine William H Hayton Bila Johnson Catherine Jones Mendel Mendelson Isabel Monroe Andrew Reese Fontaine J Richards and Minnie Thomas of unsound mind Catherine Anderson was found to be of sound mind The case involved stock change demands by Louis H Roberts Capuzaya Mining Company A writ of mandamus to issue new stock to replace Roberts held shares was directed to Eugene Davis and Edwin C Bryan to show cause next Friday. Roberts seeks smaller denomination certificates. A separate suit for 1000 damages was filed by Joseph Jackmon against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for shipped goods lost or destroyed after storage in Norfolk prior to delivery to Homestead and return to this city. Violet Gordon and Bertha Wheeler were arrested on grand larceny charges following alleged theft of pocketbooks from Mayo C Mitchell. Wilton J Lambert and J 3 Brosnan were appointed trustees to sell 1469 Pierce Place, with proceeds to heirs of Loulea Muse.

Catherine Anderson Justice Barnard District Supreme Court Emma Anechine William H. Hayton Bila Johnson Catherine Jones Mendel Mendelson Louis H. Roberts Capuzaya Mining Company Eugene Davis Edwin C. Bryan Roberts District Septamel Joseph Jackmon Pennsylvania Railroad Company Homestead Norfolk Wilton J. Lambert J. 3. Brosnan Jus Hee Clabaugh Pierce Place Loulea Muse Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO Clabaugy- Haller Ameren Savings Bank Sels Ve. Mare W. J. Lambert John J. Brastan Bom Ee Darby Ve. Darby Jessa H. Wilson Frank T. Rawlings Mitler Shipman Suilfrance Rhodes Guardian Lewis I .W. McReynolds George H. Lamar White Peacock Alimany Callahan Justice Gould Mallonsy Deavers Deavers Drowning & Banes Hornstala Company Golden & Co. Va Mactarland Et al Lyles Va Lyles Cosyva Smith Abert Btarty Brarty Prall Knorr Lagovan Company Davia Board of Foreign Morris Va Metropolitan Surety Company Jenkins Va BioDonald Atkinson Va Henderson Ashton Parker Wyle Parker Et al United States Avfins & Co Hazard Et al Riley- Ashton Parker Et Thomas Vs Engliah Ve Phoropaen Starrett Company Miller Vs. Washington and Gettysburg Railway Company Corstairs McCall Company Ve. Sullivan Justice Anderson Schwartz Et Goagrove Anold Booth Jery Jenkins Purell Iuenell Washington Post Company Lyon Ve. Dirsey Istigamente Willige Gibue Daniel Ve. Bowen Redman Bryan Bradley McKay Garwood Ya. Hendrickson McWilliams Herot Waterman Baumgarten Washington Reavin Haven Dervitt National Safety Deposit Company Hibbs Schufer Ve. Lloyd Watson Nealjao Coler Pratt Newsomb Allen Welle Harker & Camp Co Riley Contractors’ Supply Company General Hagin Supply ‘Company Farker Brick Company Stith Barber Mowry Dove Company Karrick Garter Glark Riston Frather Stott Stoly Harper Thropp Davis Va Moffett. wWalmarm Ve Plokelt Frazer Ve Southern Psctfa Compan Criminal Court NO Justice Startora United_ States Blager Hermann Joseph Poolucci Supreme Court OF the District of Sarah E Grises Harelett A. Burcows Robert BR. Burrows Otho M Burrows Mery V Burrows Frederick W. Burrows Daria H. Bur+ rex Marlon Q Burrows Fpllip S. Burrows Lelia E Wilson Lott M Parks Joseph Forrest Hattersly W. Talbott Charles W. Prettymen Clarence L. Hickersam Friendship Bosic Levy Court Surveyors Office Falls Branch Aaid Roy Ik Fe Washington Law Reporter Washlogies Evening Star The Washington Post Washington Times A.D. Igor Barnard J. R Young F. B Cunningham Supreme Court OF the City of United States of America William H Mooty Square Three Hundred Wenry Four Worihweat Anid John F' Broderick Jod Barnard Justin Irge Bealth A Young FE. Cunningham Eld

Real Estate Transfers List Historical Parcels and Parties

A garbled record lists numerous real estate transfers across Cleveland area squares and additions. Names include Arthur C. Beach, Mary Holt, Charles Early, Marlon C. Chester, Thomas Lannany, Onter F. Grom, Albert St. Potka, Anna Kristine, Rosa Lorenz, Stephen B. Clements, Edward Schildhauler, and George G. Touiuttey with varied parcels and monetary amounts.

Wirow American Security and Trust “Company Germen Empire Acadia Arthur C. Beach Mary Ba Holt Louis Jenner Jacob Bron Charles Early Marlon C. Chester Charles P.fietcher Thomas SX. Lannany Brightwood Parx-Onter F. Grom Albert St. Potka Nelito Mf. Hanback Charles J James A Anoie K. O'Hara Anna Kristine Rosa Lorenz William H. Saunders Dudley Iris Whartos E. Wester M. J. Col ‘Bert Stephen Mary E. Clements Cleveland ‘Park Hiwood Meade Sonke B Lavin Ilfoer Henry Horatio X

Record of March Supreme Court and DC court dockets

Legal record listing admitted practitioners and numerous cases across the U S Supreme Court District of Columbia Court of Appeals and Circuit Courts. Notable items include admission of Harry Z Newcomb and W F McKle. multiple patent appeals and civil actions. adjourned hearings. and bankruptcy and criminal dockets. Includes assignments and motions across equity and circuit courts with various trustees and plaintiffs.

Hotel Dennis Promotes Luxury Beachfront Stay

The Hotel Dennis occupies half a block of obstructed beach frontage and unveils a new fireproof addition with 100 rooms and baths, touted as the best located and best appointed North for winter and spring business. Walter J. Buzby steamboat lines advertise daily service to Port Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News, and connections to Philadelphia and New York, with extensive schedules and carriage options.

Walter J. Buzby Ocean Front Ber Thoms Muzic Spa Floyan Wolbum Traymore Hotel Cod CHASE Marquet Leeda & Lippincott New England Heath Caroling Ave Sun DaMor Gorvicauperior Bryan & Williame Atlantic City N. J R. Myers Port Monroe Norfolk Newport News Tha Dominion Steamabte Tor Ani Gendll Hi WS Labh Fort Myer Arlington Falls Uct Bridge Seaboard Air Line Railway Penna, Ave Tir Petersburg Raleigh Wurlpston Columbia Adyanneh Jacksonville St Augustine Temps Atlastea Birmingham Memphis Mobile Pencresteran Fra Washington Pinshurst Florida Camden Neenae Smewnonville Stabford Ith Pobman Tempe Athecham Norfolk and Western Railway Leni Weshington Steen Delly—Roadoke Bristol Winatop- Salem Knoxville Chitiguooge Nashville New Daly Henryville Loray Pennsylvania Station Fourteenth Street New York Avenue Bond Washington Southerm Richmond Alexandria Fredericksberg—Leage 6Th Atlantic Coast C. G. Ry Old Point Furman Quantico W.D Duke C.W. Cuep W. P. Taylor Richmond, Ve

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