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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1907

Page

5

Public land for beer and big land deals unfold

Portland lumberman George Sorrenson testifies that public land entries in Oregon were secured by signatures bought with beer or payments. He links this to the Blue Mountain Forest Reserve scheme during Binger Hermann’s tenure, naming Senator Mitchell and other officials. Mondell corroborates Hermann’s honesty while revealing private letter books. The trial resumes Monday as authorities pursue handwritten correspondence.

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 For Rebuilding After Fire

Architect P Clark Jr nears completion of designs for extensive alterations to the Academy of Music destroyed by fire. Reconstruction due to begin in about two weeks. Main feature will be the cantilevered reconstruction of the playhouse at Ninth and D. A court verdict in a separate case favored the defendant. the suit for a small debt was discussed under district code references.

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 U. S Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C P. Mao United State Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C United States Department of Agriculture B. T. Galloway Office OF the Building Committee Washington D.C States Department of Agriculture Wrebingtn Department of Agriculure Gallowae Chateran Treasury Department THA United States Treasury D. C I. H Bdwards Portland National Museum Library of Congres Aftee Bernard &. Green Coluhoie Worthington Merth Nowu Henry F. Macfarland John Biddle

Rules on outlawed debt clarified in trial ruling

Justice Anderson, who presided at the trial, held that an acknowledgment must be a distinct and unqualified admission of an existing indebtedness and of a present ability to pay it. The ruling defines the seriousness of an admitted debt and the conditions for lawful acknowledgment.

Anderson

Arrest Baltimore Girls From Refuge House

Three girls Beatrice Rogers Mary Pettis and Frances Cole were arrested at 21d John Marshal place by Detectives Grant Berman and Trumbo after they allegedly fled the House of Refuge Baltimore with two others not yet captured. Two of the arrestees are Baltimore residents Miss Hogera claims English origins.

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 DC National Guard Larceny

Charles W. Ardewn of 1627 Rossdale street northeast was found guilty of stealing about 1200 postage stamps from a District National Guard desk and was sentenced to nine months in jail by Judge Mulloway. Co defendant Clearge W. Thomas was discharged after no evidence supported guilt. Brown, a guard member, 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

Trial of Italin shoemaker Joseph Paolucci for the September 13 killing of Elizabeth Dodge proceeds with witnesses describing Paolucci s affection for the victim and the shooting scene. Defense cites temporary insanity but offers no supporting evidence. Dr Jeliffe not called. The court adjourned as prosecutors rest and defense plans closing arguments.

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

Sete for Country Home Purchases Virginia Villa Site

Henry A. Pressey has sold to Morgan Royes in this city a three acre villa site near the Great Falls and Old Dominion Electric Railroad in Creston Virginia. Pressey plans a handsome colonial home about 10000 dollars costs. Plans are by Sonneman Sonneman. Pressey, a large landowner around Great Falls One, predicts rising suburban Virginia realty activity soon.

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

Indians Attend Theater in Washington by Minnesota Agency Delegation

A Chippewa-Pillager delegation from Leech Lake Minnesota Agency watched The Squaw Man at New National Theater last night. Eleven members occupied two proscenium boxes and met actor Frederick Watson after act three. Simon Bonga, Carlisle graduate, accompanied the group as interpreter. B. Mathews, a Washington attorney, will escort them to the White House to meet the President.

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

Eighteenth Street Lot Sold for Residence by Local Buyers

Eighteenth Street lot near R. frontage 2 feet depth 110 feet sold by Peachey and Hagner for Mrs. Adair G Heaton to two local businessmen who will build a residence with direct outlook on the shelf. Perrymont to erect mansion. Also Tot at 1918 sold from B Townsend to local investor likely to improve. Schneider estate two story and basement Travelling 921 Eleventh Street sold by Stone and Fairfax Incorporated to local businessman for $15000. Owner to 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 Purchser, Conves Ancing Inconting, &c Aole Olse Trustes Inderwall WH. F. Holtzman

Lawyer Given Spanish Noble Honor by King Alfonso

Walter Davide a lawyer and longtime counselor at the Spanish legation receives the order of Isabella the Catholic from King Alfonso. The decoration, established by Ferdinand VII in 1816 for loyalty, grants nobility and the title excellency.

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

Robbed While He Slept On Wednesday Night

John G. Ales of 514 Third Street Northwest reported that a thief entered his home while he and his wife slept Wednesday night and stole a pocket book containing $10 in bills and change. The loss was discovered after he dressed in the morning. Detectives found no other items missing.

John G. Ales Third Street Fralice Alec Central Offes

Objection filed to probate of Capt. Clapps will in trust dispute

Frances C Hall of Pittsburg asks a Washington probate court to determine Capt John M Clapps domicile before probate of his will. The late captain left over 2 million with many trusts and beneficiaries including his wife and three children. Mrs Hall questions execution and mental capacity and asks a jury ruling on residence.

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 who runs a Georgetown poor room was granted an absolute divorce from Laura V. Shipman with custody of their infant son. Chief Justice Clabaugh also granted Mrs Eliza FE White an absolute divorce from Charles E White and Mrs Annie Peacock 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

Man Sues Builders for 10000 Damages After Fall

Yancey Austin, a bridge and structural ironworker on the new union station, sues Thompson Starrett Company for 10000 damages claiming a board broke under him on September 20 1905 causing a 25 foot fall that fractured his wrist and left him permanently injured.

Nine adjudged insane and others judged sane by marshal jury

A marshal's jury led by 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 as insane while Catherine Anderson was found of sound mind The proceedings concern various mental health determinations and related filings. The case lists multiple individuals including Emma Anechine and Mendel Mendelson among those declared insane.

Catherine Anderson Justice Barnard District Supreme Court Emma Anechine William H. Hayton Bila Johnson Catherine Jones Mendel Mendelson

Real Estate Transfers Listed With Numerous Parcels and Parties

A compilation of real estate transfers shows numerous parcels across various squares and additions. Transactions involve trustees, heirs, and multiple grantees including individuals and firms with varied consideration amounts and parcel descriptions amidst a fragmented OCR listing.

Legal record of United States Supreme Court docket notes

A dense OCR based legal record lists admitted practitioners, cases in error, patent appeals, and assignments across the Supreme Court District of Columbia and Circuit Courts. It records judges present, names of plaintiffs and defendants, counsel, and ongoing dockets, with adjournments and hearings scheduled for numerous numbered cases.

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 and Dominion Steamship lines ad 1908

Hotel Dennis occupies half a square of front beach property with a new 100 room fireproof addition and sea and fresh water baths. advertised as best located hotel in the North for winter and spring business. Also includes tedious, garbled timetables and travel advertisements for the Dominion Steamship Company and rail lines to Philadelphia, New York, Atlantic City, and various Eastern routes, with schedules, connections, and office locations.

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