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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1907

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17

American Rose Society Honors Rose Growers at White House Event

President Roosevelt hosted officers and delegates of the American Rose Society in the White House for a convention siting floral awards. Robert Craig of Philadelphia introduced guests. Robert Simpson of Clinton, New Jersey, captured top displays and 100 bloom prizes for Richmond roses. George Burton of Philadelphia won the Lord & Burnham trophy twice. The event featured papers by Theodore Wirth and M H Walsh, toasts on horticulture, and prize ceremonies for many rose varieties and growers from multiple states.

Presdent Roosevelt Armerican Rose 5O Fuely Washington Florist Club White House Gardner Brown Col Charles 8. Bromwell Robert Craig Philadelphia The Rose Society Roosevelt France Robert Simpson Mra Roosevelt Richmond Theodore, Wirth Minneapolis Minn M H Walsh Woods Hole Mass American Rose Society Aity Lord & Burnham George Burton Philalelphia George H Cook Washington Ciuton Forbes M. F. Welsh Willam H Eliott Brighton Afasa Robert Simpson Citton E* © Hill Company Rienmound Moh Walsh Clifton Fred Kramer Clitten Wo HL Walsh Wood Hole National Capital George H Brown Department of Agriculture B. T Galloway Patrick O'Mara M. H Walsh William R. Smith Botanic Gardens Society of American Florists William J. Stewart William F. Gude Charlemagne Koehler Charles F. Stanley J. B. Lynch Holy City John Brady E. G. Hill Ind W. H Hmlslett Benjamin Hammond Bissett Beatrice Red Kramer Mr Bissett

Banquet for Rose Society Delegates at Washington

Members of the American Rose Society attending the convention and exhibition in Washington were treated to a Florists' Club banquet at the Arington hall. The decorated venue featured flags, palms, roses, carnations, orchids, and an orchestra. Speeches extolled rose cultivation and city beauty. An Educational Contest deadline was announced for April 1.

Richmond Frank R. Pierson Tarrytown, N Y American Rose Society Florists’ Club of Washington Arington Beatrice Jom R. Freeman Roovevall Simon Wolf Robert Simpson Macfarland City Beautiful Rose Culturers Ag 9 League of Beauty Ilka Agenera Office of Publication

Decisive city Intercollegiate title game in YMCA gym

Georgetown and George Washington prepare for a decisive basketball clash to determine the city Intercollegiate championship at the YMCA gym. George Washington adds two new players as Coach Robey hails rapid improvement. Georgetown, led by Prof Joyce, trains daily with equal resolve to clinch the title. Meanwhile Yale weighs not extending insignia to athletic champions beyond four major sports, keeping honors within basketball golf and tennis only.

Greorgetown George Yras Oigton Y. M. CA George Washington Robey Georgetown Joyce Washington Post New Haven Yale

Training Camps Signal Yankees Bold 1908 Returns

Tales from training camps describe the Yankees anticipating a strong 1908 season. Giants and Cubs rival for top form as they prepare in California and Texas. Pitchers like Anson and Griffith feature in talks of salary disputes and batting prowess.

Hig Hite Cubs Clants Los Angeles San Francisco Seals Friveo California St Louie Browns Philidelphia New Orleans Bender Mathewson Wicely Duct McGeaw New York Nationals Muggay Dave Eason Donahues Anson Jiga Moxlco Clark Griffith Chazy Deletanty Chase Joe Nealon Pitsburg Neasons Firet Sacar Grmt Chaze Grif Montgomery County

Boxing bouts eyed for Honey Melody and others in Pueblo shows

Report notes Honey Melody and Mike Sullivan likely to meet in a twenty round bout at Pueblo next month with a $ offered by Frank O Seles. Marin Hart and Louleville heavyweight tied to future clashes and a projected match with Harry Rodgers at Terre Haute. Also mentions Al Delmont Owen Moran affair and other card plans including Abe Avell and Jack Fogarty rising stars.

Honey Melody Mike Tain) Sullivan Pueblo Thall Frank O' Seles Marin Hart Louleville Harry Rodgers Terre Haute Bettinson National Sporting Club London Maran LGC Cluh Spike? Robinson Abe Avell Philadelphia Club Tomorrow Erie Quaker City Robson Jack Fogarty Fogarty Young Bowen Tepes

Queen City Handicap At Latonia Draws Big Field Of Runners

Track and paddock gossip focuses on the $10,000 Queen City Handicap at Latonia, the season’s marquee Western turf event. Prominent entries include Peter Bierling Samson Judge Post Minnie Adam Lena Lady Siuoy Mortiboy Old Honesty Wes Hyperfoy Hi sir Huon Dr Liggo Glorifer Tising Beau Brommel Cottontown Orbicular Alowmaiss Phil Finch Bink Star Waawift and Centeon. The note also references unrelated Brooklyn Eagle remarks about Mrs Winks and Mr Winks on Easter guidance.

Queen City Latonia Peter Bierling Samson Judge Post Minnie Adam Lena Lady Siuoy Mortiboy Old Honesty Wes Hyperfoy Hi Sir Huon Dr Liggo Glorifer Tising Beau Brommel Cottontown Orbicular Alowmaiss Phil Finch Bink Star Waawift Centeon

Exiled Prosecution Shifts Tone in Land Fraud Case

Federal authorities first learned of vast western land frauds through the Zabriskie letters and a telegram from Commissioner Hermann to Special Agent Holsinger. The telegram ordering Holsinger to suspend work in Arizona while starting in Kalispell raises questions about good faith and the investigation. Witnesses linked letter press copy books to government records, not private property, as the defense challenges whether materials were public records.

Commissioner of Land Office Arizona Holsinger I. A. Zabriskie Bloger Hermann General Land Office Phenix Baker Hermalin Land Office Hermann Zabriskle Rogue River Forest Reserve Blue Mountain Reserve Rogue River Reserve A. S. Worthington Justice Blafford Herman Charles L. Dubos Dana C. Sherman John S. Williams Ormsby

Church and Home Benefit and Shugrue Will

Mary Shugrue dies Monday leaving a January 18 1908 will filed for probate. Funeral from a Catholic church. burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pastor to receive 300 for masses, head of the house 200 to hospital if died there, 500 for a gravestone. Cousin James B Shugrue and William C Sullivan named executors and near relatives named as beneficiaries.

Mary Shugrue Mount Olivet Miss Shugrue James B. Shugrue William C. Sullivan

Suing Railroad for Death in Terra Cotta Wreck Suit

Alfred Dalley, a 43 year old racer, filed in District Supreme Court for $10,000 against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the death of Chloe Dalley in the Terra Cotta wreck on December 30. The heir is a daughter eight, and the suit seeks damages with the mother's estate. Separately, Alfred L Giovannoni and wife obtained court authorization to adopt Lena May Corcoran, a two year old, from Washicstown Hospital for Foundlings.

Alfred Chloe Dally District Supreme Court Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Dalley Alfred L. Giovannoni Lena May Corcoran Washipstoe Hospital Justice Gould

Housebreaker Langston Sentenced to Six Months Workhouse

Justice Barnard imposes six months in the workhouse on Benjamin Langston colored after he pleaded guilty in Criminal Court No 2 to housebreaking. He was indicted for stealing junk from a shop near the new Union Station.

Justice Barnard Benjamin Langston Langston New Union Station

HigHigl Pleads For State In Astor Delano Tax Case

Heirs of Laura Astor Delano appeal to the Supreme Court against the New York succession tax on the Astor trust estate. The trust, valued near 10 million dollars, was built by deeds from William B Astor before Delano’s marriage. Arguments focus on retroactivity and whether the tax applies to the created trust.

Laura Astor Delano New York William B. Astor United States Supreme Court State of David B. Hill Lucius H Beers Delano Winthrop Astor Chanter John Armstrong Chanter William Astor Chanter William 8. Astor Mr. Delano Mr. Astor

Desire for Limited Divorce Follows Desertion in District Supreme Court

Three cases filed in the District Supreme Court seek annulment and divorce. Hattie Mayo accuses Henry Mayo of bigamy and desertion after an October 5 1899 marriage. William Gray asserts Martha Elizabeth Gray was married before. Jane Masterson Elmore petitions for divorce from Fabius Branty Ekmore, alleging desertion with two children at Seaton Street address.

District Supreme Court Hattie Mayo Henry Mayo Nathan Roselle Henry Williams Mayo Willam ‘Ewe Martha Elzabeth Gray Alexandria Martha Elizabeth Mayhew James Wesley Gray Rockville Gray Jane Masterson Elmore Fabius Branty Ekmore Thal Seaton Street

Woman sues loan company for damages over seized property

Mrs Hhoda A Hunt seeks 20000 in the District Supreme Court against Samuel J Masters Arthur L Grimes trading as the Surety Loan Company and its corporation and United States Marshal Auvick Palmer. She alleges a writ of replevin was wrongfully issued to seize her household furniture on January 9 and that a custodian was placed in charge. The suit claims the replevin was based on the pretext that her daughter Petri Sullivan held a chattel trust on the goods.

Hhoda A. Hunt Marsha Place District Supreme Court Samuel J. Masters Arthur L Grimes The Surety Loan Company 2 Corporation United States Auvlick Palmer Mra Hunt Masters Petri Sullivan

Brother Sues Brother Over Barrett Dairy Partnership

David L. Barrett filed suit in the District Supreme Court against his brother Robert A. Barrett to dissolve their Barrett Brothers wholesale and retail dairy partnership. The filing seeks appointment of a receiver and an accounting of partnership assets valued around $0,000.

David L. Barrett District Supreme Court Robert A. Barrett Barrett Brothers

Waifs Sing In Court In Juvenile Proceeding

Seven children aged two to ten were removed from their mother Louisa Marshal after police raided her disorderly house in Plekatts court. Judge De Gacy ordered guardianship by the board of children's guardians, and Foster of the board arranged immediate foster homes for the waifs.

Judge de Gacy Louisa Marshal Plekatt de Lacy Board of Children’s Guardians Foster

Record of Mai March 14 187 Supreme Court sessions and notices

The document lists Supreme Court and Court of Appeals proceedings with multiple dockets. It notes admissions to practice, arguments by attorneys for various plaintiffs in error, and adjournment until 12 oclock. It also records equity and circuit court calls, criminal cases, and numerous property assignments across Washington districts with parcel details and owner names.

Guilford Leaves Property to Daughter in Will

Harry H. Guilford dated February 26 last leaves all property to his daughter Pauline Guilford with George E. Barber named as executor. Guilford died last Friday.

Harry H. Guilford Pauline Guilford George E. Barber Mr. Guilford

Two Yeas for Stealing Piano in Criminal Court

Joe Mead alias Delaney, colored, was sentenced yesterday to two years in the penitentiary for stealing a piano from his landlord and pawning it. The sentence was imposed by Martie Lamare in Criminal Court.

Joe Mead Delaney Martie Lamare

Strange Locks from a Philadelphia Travel Log

A Philadelphia traveler on a business trip through Alabama stays in a shabby town with a single miserable hotel. His room is an exposed end of a hall with a rung door screen, a draft blows the sheet, and he asks the housekeeper for a paper of pins to lock his door after a night of discomfort.

Cleveland Philadelphia Alabama Velee

Stops Work on Southbound Railroad in North Carolina

On March 14 Winston-Salem reports temporary suspension of work on the Southbound Railroad. H. Fries, president, says the chief engineer’s office will be maintained and the halt is expected to be temporary amid adverse railroad legislation in North Carolina and other Southern states. Despite heavy expenditures, financiers are scarce, but supporters believe the road will eventually be built.

Washington Post Winston-Salem N.C H. 2 Fries Bellave Mitt

Stolen watch recovered with arrest at pawnshop

Bruno Brunelli, a former Willard Hotel waiter, was arrested late yesterday by central detectives Burlingate and Weedon while trying to pawn a gold watch identified as the one stolen from EBA Lewis at 221 North Calvert Street Baltimore on January 19. Brunelli claimed two coworkers helped him sell the watch. authorities hold him for investigation.

Bruno Brunelli Bruno Brunel New Willard Burlingate Weedon Central Office Sitlen Eba Lewis North Calvert Street Baltimore Brunelli Ms Friend

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