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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1906

Page

12

Congress Pressed to Provide Fireproof Court Records Storage

Clerk John R Young appeals to Congress for fireproof file cases at the District Supreme Court to protect millions of records from a potential fire. He cites thousands of chancery, law and criminal files, urging a $25,000 fireproof case and $2,000 for rebinding ancient volumes to preserve land titles and real estate records critical to estate transfers.

District Supreme Court Congress Tench and Bar of the Cour Recorder of Deeds John R Young Committee On Appropriations Mr Young City Washington District of Columbia District of Columnia Young Chicago Circuit Court District of ‘Columbia

Hearing Set for Robert G Proctor in Maryland

Chief Justice Clabaugh will hear Robert G Proctor tomorrow afternoon as Maryland processes a requisition from Governor McAdoo. Proctor, private secretary to Senator Lodge, has been indicted for speeding in Montgomery County on April 28, 1905, and for causing a horse to be frightened and a child injured when the vehicle overturned. Lawyer Andrew A Lipscomb represents the defendant.

Clabaugh Robert G Proctor Senator Lodge Maryland Proctor Montgomery County Montgomery Court George F Peters Peters Andrew A Lipscomb

Hartung Dairy and other local ads crowd early page

Pure milk and cream from Hartung Dairy at 105 Florida are promoted as safe and sanitary with prompt delivery and telephone ordering. Also advertised are made to measure suits by Horn, summer fur bargains from Jacob Leibster, and fur repair services, all urging quick purchases and special deals.

Hartung Dairy Florida Arenw Horn

Grain Officials Report Record Corn and Wheat on Hand

Reports from crop statisticians show farmers hold about 1.168 billion bushels of corn and 158.4 million bushels of wheat on March 7, with oats near 378.8 million bushels. Percentages below last year's crops vary by state, highlighting abundant stocks across major grain producers amid 1905 comparisons.

Crop Reporting Board Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture New York Pennsylvania Sevas Ara Oo Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Nebraska South Dakor Jeerth Dakota Califoroia

Baby note ends case in Jefferson Market Court

The case against a woman calling herself Mary Smith on grand larceny charges was dropped after Mrs Patrick Hirsch, mother of a child in need of care, urged adjournment to summon a witness. Magistrate Walsh discharged the prisoner as Mrs Hirsch withdrew the complaint, citing a mistaken accusation.

Hirsch J. ¥. Lindenstein Mark Alter Mrs Hirsch Mrs. Smith

Baltimore lecturer to speak on The Inevitability of Social ism

Clarence H Taylor of Baltimore will lecture tonight at 8 o clock before the Economic Educational League at Pythian Temple 1012 Ninth Street Northwest. The lecture is free to the public and followed by a general discussion with criticisms answered.

Clarence H Taylor Baltimore Economic Educational League Pythian Temple Ninth Street Northwest

Woman Files Divorce Petition After Being Driven From Home

Marian H Stimpson sues Allen J Simpson in the Inistrict Supreme Court claiming they married March 16 1898 and lived together until August 27 1903 when he drove her from their home and ordered her not to return. Co respondent named. petition filed by R L Montague and John R T Reeves.

Instrict Supreme Court Marian H Stimpson Allen J. Simpson Simpson R L. Montague John R T. Reeves

New Gridiron Club Admits Thompson Reporter

C W Thompson, Washington representative for the New York Times and the Philadelphia Public Ledger, was elected yesterday as a member of the Gridiron club. The ceremony reaffirmed his standing in journalism circles and his commitment to professional standards.

New Gridiron Club C W. Thompson Washington New York Times The Philadelphia Public Ledger Gridiron Clu

Pastor to Lecture by Rev James A McCallen

Rev James A McCallen of Baltimore will deliver a lecture on Wednesday evening March 71 at St Teresa's Church in Annapolis. The event is announced by the church and invites local residents to attend the talk.

James A McCallen Baltmore Teresa’s Church Ananestle Jon UnehansGa The Shure Sumd

Immigrants Wanted South Port Initiative Aims to Divert Transit

Commissioner General Sargent of the Bureau of Immigration plans a trip to Galveston Texas within weeks to establish a permanent landing office and facilitate immigrant intake at Southern ports. He argues Galveston offers better conditions than New York, with the goal of diverting European arrivals away from New York and into the South.

Sargent Galveston Metropolis Saya Bureau of Immigration Tex New York Europe New Orleans Department Toaé Bureau South

Washington Filtration Plant Contamination Report Stated

Capt Spencer Cosby chief engineer reported to the Commissioners that no contamination exists at the Washington filtration plant and invited citizens to inspect if in doubt. He said all precautions are taken to keep grounds and reservoir sanitary amid recent accusations. The note was part of broader coverage including government receipts and a smallpox service appointment.

Washington Spencer Cosby Capt Cosby Capt. Cosby

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