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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1907

Page

37

Public Land for Beer Links Oregon Land Scandals

George Sorrenson testified about methods used to sign Oregon school land entries in the Blue Mountains. He described beer bribes and payments for signatures, and alleged ties to Binger Hermann Senator Mitchell and others in a 1901 1903 forest reserve scheme. The trial adjourned for the weekend with further testimony expected Monday.

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

New Academy Plans Underway After Fire Damage

Approving P. Clark Jr has nearly finished architectural designs for extensive alterations to the Academy of Music recently destroyed by fire. Reconstruction is expected to begin in about two weeks with cantilevered balconies as a key feature. The plan includes rebuilding the playhouse at Ninth and D streets and adherence to district code after a court case involving Schwartz Strauss Co. and Hugh Cosgrove, which found the debt claim barred by the statute of limitations.

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 Anderson Ruling

Justice Anderson presiding over the trial held that an acknowledgment must be a distinct and unqualified admission of an existing indebtedness and of a present ability to pay. The ruling clarifies the criteria for a valid acknowledgment under the invalid debt statute.

Anderson

Arrest Baltimore Girls At Boardhouse Raid

Three girls Beatrice Rogers Mary Pettis and Frances Cole were arrested at a boardhouse on John Marshall Place yesterday morning by Detectives Grant Berman and Trumbo. They allegedly fled the House of Refuge Baltimore Saturday with two others not yet apprehended. Two suspects are Baltimore residents and Miss Hogera claims English nationality.

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 District National Guard Case

Charles W. Ardéwn of 1627 Rossdale street northeast was found guilty of stealing a quantity of postage stamps from the District National Guard and sentenced to nine months in jail by Judge Mulloway. Co defendant Clearge W. Thomas was discharged after testimony failed to prove complicity. Brown, a DC National Guard member, stole about 1200 stamps from his captain’s desk and 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

Italian shoemaker Joseph Paolucci stands accused of shooting Elizabeth Dodge on September 13. Witnesses described his affection for the victim and placed him at the scene while defense and prosecution arguments wrapped up after a day of testimony and character evidence.

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

Suburban villa site bought near Great Falls by Pressey

Henry A. Pressey sold to Morgan Royes in the city a three acre villa site on the Nne of the Great Falls and Old Union Electric Railroad in Creston Virginia. The purchaser plans a handsome colonial home costing about 10000 with plans by Sonneman Sonneman. Pressey, owner of extensive Great Falls property, expects rising suburban activity in Virginia in the coming season.

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

Indians Attend Theater in Washington Visit from Leech Lake

A Chippewa-Pillager delegation from the Leech Lake Agency watched The Squaw Man at the New National Theater last night. Eleven members occupied two proscenium boxes. after act three they toured backstage to meet Frederick Watson, who plays Tabuwana. The party includes Chief Flatmouth and others, with Simon Bonga and B Mathews coordinating activities. They plan a White House visit tomorrow to meet the President.

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

Eighteenth Street Lot Sold to Two Local Businessmen

Peachey and Hagner sold a west side Eighteenth Street lot near R to two local businessmen for Mrs. Adair G Heaton. The 2 by 110 feet property will host a residence with direct shelf views, a Perrymont mansion planned. The same firm also sold the Tot at 1918 for B Townsend to a local investor who plans improvements. Stone Fairfax Inc sold the Schneider estate property at 921 Eleventh Street, a two story and basement on twenty feet frontage and ninety five feet depth to a local business owner for $15,000, who will remodel for commercial 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 Purchser, Conves Ancing Inconting, &c Aole Olse Trustes Inderwall WH. F. Holtzman

Lawyer Made Spanish Noble for Services at Legation

Walter Davide Davidge, a lawyer and long time counselor of the Spanish legation, is awarded the order of Isabella the Catholic by King Alfonso. Established by Ferdinand VII in 1816 to reward loyalty to the crown in defense of the throne, the order now honors merit and confers nobility and the title excellency.

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

Robbed While He Slept on Third Street

John G. Ales of 514 Third Street Northwest reported a burglary yesterday. Someone entered his home during the night through a basement window and stole a pocketbook containing about $10 in cash and small change. The theft was not discovered until morning after he dressed. Central office detectives found nothing else missing.

John G. Ales Third Street Fralice Alec Central Offes

Objection Filed Over Probate of Will Creating Trust

Mrs Frances C Hall of Pittsburgh filed in the Probate Court an objection to the probate of Capt John M Clapps will, contesting his domicile and seeking a jury determination of his residence before estate administration. The will leaves a large Washington property and several trusts, with spouses and children as beneficiaries. Hall questions execution and mental capacity, while other family members may oppose her residence claim.

Frances C. Hall Pittsburg John M. Clapp Lakewood Capt. Clapp Washington Hig John P. ‘Clapp Hall 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 District of Columbia Falls Branch United States 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 Washington United States of America William H Mooty Hbs Square Three Hundred Wenry Four Tattle B Street Mibtic Worihweat John F' Broderick Jod Barnard Irge Bealth A Young FE. Cunningham Eld

Divorces Granted in District Court Trio

Three divorces were granted by the District Supreme Court. Thomas R. Shipman of Georgetown received an absolute divorce from Laura V. Shipman with custody of their infant son. Chief Justice Clabaugh signed the decree. Mrs. Eliza FE White was granted an absolute divorce from Charles E. White, and Mrs. Annie Peacock received 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

Sues Befot Builders For 10000 Damages In Fall

Yancey Austin, bridge and structural ironworker on the new union station, sues Thompson Starrett Company for 10000 damages for injuries from a fall on September 20 1905. He alleges a board broke under him, dropping him twenty five feet, fracturing his wrist and leaving him permanently injured.

Nine adjudged insane and one found of sound mind

A marshal's jury under Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court declared Emma Anechine William H. Hayton Bila Johnson Catherine Jones Mendel Mendelson Isabel Monroe Andrew Reese Fontaine J Richards and Minnie Thomas insane Catherine Anderson was found of sound mind The ruling follows a petition by Louis H Roberts for stock exchange rights in Capuzaya Mining Company causing a mandamus to be issued against Eugene Davis vice president and Edwin C Bryan treasurer to issue new stock to replace Roberts holdings.

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 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 Wa Abert Starty Storty Prallys 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

Real Estate Transfers Amid Mixed Parcel Listings

Real estate transfers listed across multiple squares and additions. Transactions show various parties including trustees, individuals, and partnerships transferring parcels with modest sums and partial lots noted. Some entries include survivorship or trust references, while others list lot numbers and block identifiers in Cleveland Park and adjacent areas.

Legal Record of Supreme Court Proceedings and District Actions

A lengthy ledger of court appearances and filings lists United States Supreme Court justices and admitted lawyers, followed by case numbers and participants in the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway dispute, various appeals before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and equity, circuit, and bankruptcy matters. The record enumerates judges, parties, and outcomes, including adjournments, judgments for defendants, and assignments across multiple courts.

United States St Supreme Vhce Justice Harige Juatten Drewer Justica Peckham Justice McKenna Holmes Justice Day Justica Moody Harry Z. Newcomb Washington W. 4. McKle Canicana Tex Robert Fietcher Jackson Mics EG. McDonald Appellee Behn, Meyer & Co We. Campbell & Go ‘Taco Henry E. Davis A. B. Brown Harry B. Davis Security Warehousing Company Et al Elvert John B. Simmons Appellses

Hotel Dennis Advertises Prime Beachfront with 100 Room Addition

An advertisement promotes Hotel Dennis occupying half a square of obstructed beachfront, boasting a new fireproof extension of 100 rooms and baths with sea and fresh water. It markets the property as the best located and best appointed in the North for winter and spring business, with multiple transport and rail connections listed for Port Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News, and other points, plus details on electric car and rail services to Philadelphia, New York, and Atlantic City.

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 Baltimore Ohio Railroad Gleave Station New Jersey Ava Phyladelphia New York NEW Bnal al Fulana Philadelphia Chaghy Bra Toso Las P Chicago Northwest Ginginnat BT. Louis Louisville Arittaburg Cleveland Columbus Weebling Winchester Annapolis Geil A.m. Ad Luray and Sleton Freddrick Fao Hagerstown DOYD Way Polate Cattagreburg Washington Junction Este Zylvania Ave Jersey Ave CstTicktt Southern Railway N. B Danville Way Harrisonbarg Sud Atlanta Oriesng Calumbus Kavannah Jacksonville Atlante Goa San Prancinca Harrisonburg Pe M Charlotteseitie Warrenton Southern Palm Pullman Aiken Auguste Savannah Seckrourilie St Augustine Glesper Charleston Pcolumbia Augweta Pinehurst Lynchburg Bristol Chattaneoxe Memphis New Orleans Newark New Orieana Limited Asherflies Atlante Birminghen New Tharlottesvile Btuemtont Peave Ponnsylvania Ackert Hardwick Vv PT A. LS BROWN ORIDA Atlantic Coast Line Nurk Teshioniite Fla Washington Slespink Care Jackuonvile Frs Port Tampa Augutas York Craig Wilmington N.C Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Dominion Express Virginia Wests Clifton Forge Clistin Forge Laureville Cincinaugti Indianapolis St. Louis Gordonsville Charlottesville Staunton Corington Roucavarte Hinton W. Va Lexington Longville Cincinnat Todanspolis L Lou's Isylvania 14Th Street Ner F Sixth Street Pennsylvania Seaboard Air Line Railway Penna, Ave Tir Petersburg Raleigh Wurlpston Columbia Adyanneh Temps Atlastea Birmingham Mobile Pencresteran Fra Pinshurst Florida Camden Neenae Smewnonville Stabford Ith Pobman Jaskeonvile Delly—Roadoke Winatop- Salem Knoxville Chitiguooge Nashville Daly Henryville Loray Fourteenth Street New York Avenue Bond Building Washington Southerm Richmond Alexandria Fredericksberg—Leage 6Th B Streets Pointe Atlantic Coast Furman Quantico W.D Duke C.W. Cuep W. P. Taylor Awithin District of Columbia Geo. W. Linkina 19Th St Neh Hoon Reed. Com Corcoran Bidz 15Th At Nana Towast Rother C. A. Baicer Spetzerott Ldg Lac C Jarnbis Walter A. Acker CD. C EL Smite CO Bend Bh MW N.Y Ave

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