Hillman Beats Taylor In Narrow Relay Finish At NYAC Meet
In Madison Square Garden, New York, Hillman of NYAC defeated J B Taylor of Pennsylvania University by five inches in the 61 yard dash finale after a tight final lap. Irish A C’s M W Sheppard and Cornell led the field in relays and events, with Cornell defeating Yale and Penn in the intercollegiate relay.
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Sheppard
A. C
Taylor
Hillman
Cornell
Pennsy
New York
New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Harry L. Hillman
J. B. Taylor
Pennsylvania University
Illiman
M. W. Sheppard
Iriah Amateur Athletic Club
Charles Bacon
Ume
Parsons
Yale
Bacon
Twenty-seventh
Tech
Cornell University
University of Pennsylvania
eGyara
Hebert Cluughon
Ford College
Wurret
U of Pose
Time
CBS
Columbia University
Princston University
Columbia
Vand Hurdie
Francs Kear
Xeyler
L Hartraut
U. of P
Tims
Ron
Harry Hitman
Noy
A.C. J Taylor
MW Sheppard
Irish A A
G Lewis
Corno
RA Ovi
Cornel
Cornett
Accond
Tuuting
Burnham Primeston
D Soman
Ridgewood High Schoo
Robert Elter Irioh
A A
C. J Clark
P. J Murray
Naver
St G. Goggin
Widan
JH Browning
Burgtend
Princeton
Irving G. Kee
Custer Chapel
WP Roberta
Yale AA
R. Marcy Fordham
Indivo
Hotpins
Alpha A.C
Crke House Garden House
Hadson
Tima
F. J. Bellare
J. Malone
Mohawk AC
Wi' Conn
Iriah
Navy Secretary Metcalf to Inspect Atlantic Fleet
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf will depart Washington at 10 o clock aboard the Dolphin for Charleston and Guantanamo. He will inspect the mobilized Atlantic fleet of battleships off the south Cuban coast over a two week voyage. Accompanying him are Hale Penrose Carter Slint and Charles Glover, with the Dolphin sailing from Charleston after arrival.
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Metcalf
Wshington
Heathern
Charleson
United States
Dolphin
Guantanamo
Cuba
Servitors
Hale
Maine
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Carter
Montana
Slint
California
Charles Glover
Charleston
Metcalf Cald
Washington Navy Yard
Fraud in Laflin Rand Powder Company revealed
The Navy Department confirms fraud found in Laflin Rand powder’s chemical department, a Du Pont subsidiary, supplying smokeless powder. No defective powder was accepted on ships. Laflin Rand head dismissed. appointments and transfers follow. Fort Washakie Wyoming post to be abandoned May 1 and land turned to Interior for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Laffin & Rand Powder Company
The
du Pont Powder Company
Chemical Department
Navy
du Pont Company
Department
Laflin & Rand Company
Wyoming
Wer Department
Fort Washakie
Interior Department
Newport Naval Torpedo Factory Planned by Mason
Admiral Mason announces plans for a Newport Naval Station torpedo factory to produce torpedoes on a large scale. A $158,000 start-up fund is allocated with work pending until July 1. The plant aims to employ 200 skilled workers and may manufacture all but the steel flasks, with a potential faster torpedo under development reaching 32 knots at 1000 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Mason
Naval Bureau of Ordnance
Newport Naval Station
Ordnance Bureau
Naval
Newport
Saloons barred near Great Lakes naval station plan
The Navy Department seeks to create a one mile zone around the Lake Bluff naval reservation near Chicago to prohibit saloons and disorderly houses to protect naval apprentices. The push aims to model legislation on the DC Soldiers' Home liquor ban for broader Great Lakes protection.
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Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Tunola Ty
Tnitt
Naval Station
Lake Bluff
Chicago
United States Navy
Navy Department
Naval Reservation
Congress
District of Columbia
Great Lakes Naval Station
Japanese Cruiser Tsukuga To Appear At Jamestown Exposition
The big Japanese armored cruiser Tsukuga arrives at Hampton Roads on May 8 with American naval officers watching closely. Built in about two years, speed around 22 knots, praised as nearly perfect, surpassing U S yards and rivaling British records in shipbuilding tempo.
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Tsukuga
Hampton Roads
High Seas
Japan
Army officers receive leaves and transfers across infantry and coast artillery
The notice lists leaves of absence for Capt Henry S Kiopsiga and others, extended terms for lieutenants, and numerous assignments and transfers within the Coast Artillery and Infantry. It also notes key promotions to colonel and major and arrivals of officers to new posts including Fort De Foto and Fort Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Kiopsiga
William Bowen
Artillery Corps
William §. Biddle
Fourteenth Infantry
Graham L. Johnson
Eleventh Infantry
Thomas G. Holmes
Tegimenta Af
Robert H. RB. Loughborough
Thirteenth Infantry
William A. Mann
Sixth Intantry
Wendell L Simpson
Nineteenth Infantry
Arthur S. Cowan
Twentieth Infantry
Robert F. Ames
Sixteenth Infantry
Twenty-ninth Infantry
William H. Johnston
Morrie K. Barrell
Coast Artillery
Fourteenth Company
Frank E Harris
Toltgatata Company
Coast Artilery
Fort de Foto
Fin
Henry H Whitney
Het
Thames IF
Dwyer
Dwyer, Eighth Company
Sizteenth Company
Coast Artiery
Edward Kimmel
Thirty-ninth Company
Elmer J. Wallace
Coast Artery
Ninth
Coastartilien
Fort Warren
Mass
John T. Geary
Cosat Artillery
Andz Signad St
Conrad H. Lanza
Minsty-seventh
Fred T. Austin
Seventy Seventh
Fort Barrawong
Fla
Terence E Murphy
Eightieth
Exech Company
Tts
Fort Schuyler
John J. Hughes
Seventy-fourth
Fort Preble
Harry Z. Matthews
Theophilus B Stock
John McBride, Jr
Sammuel
O'Connor
Eth
Hugh H. Taylor
Clarence G. Bunker
John Stock
Scvanty
Mat
Edger H. Yule
Firat
Willa c. Moreau
Port Adams
Mase
Firat Lient
Joseph Matson
Laurin L. Lanson
Fort Screven
John ©. Steger
Brainerd Taylor
Conet Artillery
Cont
Lawrence ©. Crawford
Mtoth
Lilery
Paul D. Bunker
Key West Barracks
Albert T. G
Hea
Milind F. Waltz
Hevane
Cabs
Army of Cuban Pacification
Xem
Infantry
Hermans Forced Retirement Tied to President Orders in 1903
Testimony in the Herm an trial revealed that Binger Hermann’s 1903 resignation as General Land Office Commissioner was prompted by pressure from President Roosevelt via Secretary Ethan Allen Hitchcock and aide W Scott Smith. Hitchcock and Smith described repeated demands for Hermann’s voluntary departure, threats of dismissal, and delays tied to political considerations and a Holsinger land fraud report. The trial also featured details of a forged land scheme and the involvement of Senator Mitchell, with ongoing proceedings expected to continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Hermans
Forest Reserve
Binger Hermann
General Land Office
United States
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
W. Scott Smith
Trias
Hermann
Land Office
Smith
Criminal Court No
Mitchell
Tme
I. Albert A. Tanner
John A. Benson
Washington
FY. A. Hyde & Co
Rport
California
Holsinger
Baker
Hyde
Benson
Trolsinger
Oregon
Judige van der Vetter
Law Division
Interior Department
Out West
Richards
Wolsinger
Mr. Hermann
Mitchel
Whites House
Melvin J. McVean
Forestry Division
The
Mr.Worthington
Mr. Worthington
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Stafford
Did Not Rob His Friend Acquitted in Court
Harry Wilson, a young man of good appearance, was acquitted in Criminal Court No 2 on a charge of robbery. The government alleged he stole $26 from a friend last December, but the assistant district attorney urged acquittal after the evidence concluded. Several other cases were noted, including pleas of guilty and sentences for various offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
Wilson
Perry
Wallace Lee
Barnard
Reuben
Worthington
William
Merriam
Tor’ Bixmontha
Washington
George Parker
Joseph Anderson
Justice Barnard
Mamis Queen
Court Hears Charge Against John Parker for Child Support
John EH Parker a 2 patent attorney faced a juvenile court judge on a charge of failing to support his four motherless children. The court suspended sentence of twenty days improvement on his promise to provide for the children. Parker had disappeared after his wife died, leaving the family destitute. He later returned, promised to take care, then disappeared again. a warrant was issued and he was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EH. Parker
de Lacy
Nile
Sevral
Parker
Board of Children’s Guardians
Pary ‘Cer
Liverpool
England
Baltimore
A. Snow
Mr. Snow
New Trial Sought in Paolucci Murder Case
Joseph Paolucci, an Italian shoemaker convicted in Criminal Court No. 2, seeks a new trial alleging improper jury argument by Assistant District Attorney Turner. Counsel Thomas C. Taylor argues the closing remarks inflamed passions against the defendant and Italians, citing comments about Paolucci’s supposed “beautiful young American girl” romance and a fatal shooting. The motion, to be argued before Justice Barnard tomorrow, targets the prosecutor’s statements as improper and prejudicial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paolucci
Turner
Thomas C. Taylor
Joseph Paolucci
Max
Barnard
Taylor
Romeo
Woman Sues For 10000 Damages Over Sidewalk Obstruction
Mary A. Thayer files in District Supreme Court alleging 10000 damages from injuries after tripping on a weatherboard obstruction outside a blacksmith shop at Thiry third and M streets NW. Defendants include District of Columbia Fayette Darna and Crandal Mackey with attorney Leonard J. Mather.
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District Supreme Court
Jane Maresh
Washington Rai Way and Electric Company
H Street
Fourteenth
Seventeenth Streets
Mary A. Thayer
District of Columbia
Fayette Darna
Crandal Mackey
Mary A.thayer
Thiry-third
M Streets
Leonard J. Mather
Mr. Mackey
Ramonwealth
Alexandria
Darne
Leaves Estate to Husband Under 819 Will
Mrs. Mary A. Conner wills all property to her husband George W. Conner for life. Upon his death the 317 New York Avenue Northwest house goes to daughter Elizabeth Conner. Sycamore Avenue Tacoma Park property to Harry Conner and Nellie Sherman. Personal property divided among all children after Mr. Conner dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Conner
George W. Conner
New York Avenue Northwest
United States Supreme Court and District of Columbia Equity Court docket
Legal record listing multiple judges and cases across the Supreme Court of the United States and the District of Columbia courts. Includes appellants and plaintiffs in error, patent and equity matters, criminal court actions, assignments, and probate notices with dates and case numbers.
Real Estate Transfers List From City Records
A long list of property transfers across numerous blocks and squares, detailing buyers, sellers, and nominal sums. Notable entries include George C. Pumphrey buying in two parcels, ABel to Gustave A. Bubler, and Norman I. Ryan to Joseph Ty, with trusts affecting several lots and reminders of subdivision details and payment terms.
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Samuel E Stonebreaker
Fraser
Annie F. Walker
Matilda C. Frizette
K. Langdon
Park
Anna Fraund
Josgsh ‘Taft
Walliam J. Foley
Johanna A. Foley
Stebs
Hugh A. Kane
Henry ¢. Berger
Chiswall D. Langhorne
Mandel
Harlan
Damual Madox
Franklin Barrett
Granby
John L. Nopp
Frank
Rapp
George
George G. Brown
Norman I. Ryan
Joseph Ty
Gillespie
Samuel E. Stonebraker
Duncan C
Failips
Fern Wood Neights
William Ws. Terroll
Ell Swavely
Elkington
Vernon H. Whitman
Gniah M. McKee
Eccutrix
John V. Wardemenn
Alter W. Sanders
Restaurateur Declares Bankruptcy in Oyster House Case
Edward M. Colford proprietor of the Sanitary Oyster House at 1422 Pennsylvania Ave NW was adjudged bankrupt by Chief Justice Clabaugh. Simon Lyon and Stanton C. Peele named receivers with bond set at 2200. Creditor Edward E. Norton claims a $1800 loan. Colford admits likely $10,000 debt. Stock and fixtures estimated at 1100. Newport News reports New Jersey final acceptance trial on March 12.
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Sanitary Oyster House
Edward M. Colford
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Simon Lyon
Stanton C. Peele
Colford
Edward
Orton
Ttm
New Jersey
Newport News
Structural Alliance Threatens Washington Building Strike
A Washington structural building trades alliance demands that all nonunion workers be fired and only carded men hired. They named a conference committee to press masters this week and warned of a citywide work stoppage affecting the Metropolitan Club municipal building and the agricultural building if demands are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Structural Building Trades Alliance
Washington
Tle
Metropolitan Club
Agricultural
Alliance
Mechanics’ Hall
Pennsylvania Avenue
Plumbers’ Arbitration Board
John A. Fitzgerald
Harry Ellett
Thomas F. Ryan
John Keating
Arbitration Board
Court Grants Two Divorces In District Supreme Court
Chief Justice Clabaugh granted an absolute divorce to Charles F. Berkeley from Katie Berkeley. The same judge signed a decree granting Louise Vanderhelde an absolute divorce from Henry Vanderhelde. The Berkeleys wed October 4, 1898 and the Vanderheldes wed March 5, 1906.
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Supreme Cout
District of Columbia
Equity Court NO
Clabaugh
Gibson Va
McLaughlins
Loon
Sanders
Davie
Maloney
Cam Munitors
Mierech
Miersch
Michael A. Aece
Itewart
Stewart
Berkeley Ve
Berkeley
Brann
Connelly
Ivoree
Schivier Ve
Schivter
M. Mf. Biurmay
Mitchell Va
Mitchel
Carryll Downs
Connolly
Charles F. Berkeley
Louise Vanderheide
District Supreme Court
Katie ©. Berkeley
Louise Vanderhelde
Henry Vanderhelde
Tracing the Champagne Case to Grand Jury
Special to The Washington Post reports the grand jury in New York examined the case against Mrs. Lottie Wallay for murder of her mother Mrs. Ida Binge. Witnesses described a champagne bottle and coffee alleged to contain mercuric chloride poison. The bottle was traced from arrival at the house to the district attorney's possession, with the family physician among those questioned. hearing set to continue Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Lottie Wallay
Ida Binge
Drs. Bingen
Binge
TRY PAIR FOR LESLIE MURDER IN HOTEL CASE
Howard Nicholas and Leonard Leopold were placed on trial for the murder of Mrs. Margaret Leslie in the Palace Hotel on October 37, 1908. Nicholas earlier confessed to going with Leopold to her room to rob diamonds and killing her, then repudiated the statement.
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Chicago
Howard
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Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Washington, D. C
R Hayden
United States Naval Medical School
Washington, Dc
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Naval Medical School
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Navy Yard
JN Speel
Navy Pay Office
Scorpion
San Juan
Connecticut
Saltet
Aden
Suez
Wilmington
Shanghai
Nankia
Spaper
Naval Torpedo Factory
Secretary of Navy
ARMY
Govt
Browning & Baines Inc
Pa. Ave
Legal Record
United States Supreme Court
Justice Herlan
Brower
Justices White
Justice Peckham
McKenna
Holes
Jusice Day
Juatles Moody
John G. Willis
Dornth
Minow
Adafeon T. Smith
Bole
Idaho
Canetica
William B. Kirk
William R. Harr
Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia
Holmes Conrad
William A. Anderson
John G. Carlisle
Thomas M. Fields
Jank J. Hogan
To-Tal
Court of Appeals
Frevent
Seth Shepard
Chist
Amodata Justees
Louia E. McComas
Charles H. Rabb
Union ‘Trust Company
F. H. Stephens
McKnight
Somera & Co
William A
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Ted
International Silver Company
Morgen Et al
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Stone
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Fowlis
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R. C. Mitchell
A.B. Disterich
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Comppenia
Bentinmen
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Circuit Court NO
Justice Wright
Billers
Gooper
United Stats
Demurrer
Montgomery Va
Magruder
Asalgniventa
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Durhs Slater
Cave Va
McDermott
Hurst
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Miller
Galway
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
Flannery
Georgetown Railway
National
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Rawlings
Redfern
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Circuit Court
Justice Anderson
Willems Va
Woodwar & Lothrop
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Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
Warren Ya
District
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Fletcher
Ve. Amacoatla and Potomac River Railroad Company
Thomas Ve. Washington Railway and Electric Company
Cathole Union of Americane
Phipps Va
Washington Railway and’ Hectric Company
Justice Stafford
Pinger Hermann
Justice Bernard
United States Va
John Middleton
Johnaon Fis
United Statea Va
William Welch
Santencea
Junticn Ciabaugh
Edwin C. Reid
Mary A. Connor
John T. Flaherty
Laviniz V. Staples
Annie A. Fendall
H. Rosler
Dylan
Restaurateur
Structural Alliance
Leslie
America
Urbana Wine CO
Urbans
W.Y
Gorp Seal
Gayton
Buffalo Water
H. Warner
A. M
Brooklyn
Sinha Medical Association
Louis C. Horn
Hartimore Ant
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Maerzen
Senate
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Henry Evans
Reman
Tarrant
Thore
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