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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

3

Injunction Sought Over Building Valuation Fight

Commercial Fire Insurance asks Equity Court to restrain a $400,000 reduction in the assessed value of the Southern building at Fifteenth and H streets and to bar the superintendent of Insurance from publishing statements on its financial condition during trial. Justice Barnard heard arguments and took the case under advisement as District commissioners and the superintendent filed separate answers. The dispute centers on two readings of value by the superintendent and by the city assessor, sparking an investigation by Congress.

Commercial Fire Insurance Company Southern Fifteenth and Hatreeta Northwest Justice Barnard Equity Court Superintendent of Insurance Charles F. Carust Insurance Company Stephens District Commissioners George W. Ingham William Lipacomb Alexander T. Hensey Hopewell H. Darneille District Commission

Insurance probe faces clash over big assessment

A House special committee heard charges that a 42 million assessment was secured by collusion between the insurance company and the superintendent of insurance. The committee produced majority and minority reports while the insurer contests the findings and objects to reducing the 2 million assessment, warning of policy cancellations and revoke of licenses in several states.

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Memorial to Prof Langley At Smithsonian Opens Aerodynamic Lab

The Smithsonian Institution board of regents decided to honor Prof Langley by reopening the Langley aerial laboratory and establishing a national aerodynamic facility. Charles D. Walcott was authorized to reopen the lab. Senators Bacon and Stone were appointed as regents, succeeding Senator Cullom. Chief Justice White presided.

Board of Regents Smithsonian Institution Langley National Aerodynamic Laboratory Langley Laboratory Charlesa D. Walcott Walcott A. C. Bacon Senator Stone Missouri Cullom White

Won by Wireless staged by St Stephen's Dramatic Club

St Stephen's Dramatic Club of St Stephen's Episcopal Church Columbia Heights presented Won by Wireless in the parish hall last evening before a large audience. It was praised as the best production of the group and will be repeated Friday and Saturday for the church fund. Brazil to Exhibit at San Francisco announced Ambassador Morgan informed the State Department Brazil accepted President Wilson's invitation to participate in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.

St. Stephen's Brazil San Francisco Morgan State Department Wilson

The Post's Great Prize Puzzle Ends May 17

Fifteen days remain to solve The Post's prize puzzle offering $2500 in prizes. A first prize of $1000 looms, with other prizes of $436 and $268 plus many smaller rewards. Entries may be revised before May 17, with no limit on solutions, and timing only counts after the May 11 midnight deadline.

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Supreme Court and Court of Claims Notices and Docket

Legal record covers Supreme Court arguments and adjournment notices with listed justices and attorneys, Court of Appeals calendars, and United States Court of Claims proceedings. It also logs District of Columbia court schedules, judge assignments, and numerous probate and equity filings across multiple courts.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Sebens United States Sherier Wilson & Hawken Anderson MacDonald, Gaskina Wilson & Proctor Thompson-Starrett Company Southern Building Company Lamson Va. Andrews Douglas, Baker, Rolin & Gbear-Hamilton Yerkes & Hamilton Robinson Vs Southern Railway Company Lewis—Hamilton Maddox & Gallay Washington Railway and Electric Company McLean Sullivan—Latimer Worthington Rothiehild Ridout Linkins

Deeds of Trust Recorded Across District Real Estate

A long list of deeds of trust shows multiple properties in Washington DC areas including Mount Pleasant Lanier Heights and Petra's Mile Seat. Transactions involve lenders such as American Security and Trust Company and Washington Loan and Trust Company with terms from 3 to 6 years at 5 to 6 percent, securing properties like lots in squares 2117 2118 297 and 4242 and parcels in block 4293.

Bertin Toulette Benny Etta Kritt Square Willam Murphy William Nellie D. Simpson Rosedale End Isherwood Penth Alice D. HL . Woodward Edward M. Dulin Lisa Tenth Street Blenehe S. Datta Bawara M. Delia Jease Ie ‘Hatake Leste Emma A. Martin South Sapitol M. FB. Curran Alfred P. LeyBurn Bixth Southeart Nore M. Thorn Marguerite C Reginald Ho “Ring R. Thomas Robinson Johnson E. Gankins Vella" Prark Lara A. Matter Edwin. R Landis EL. Miller William A. Oss Mabel B. Pigeon Mount Pleasant Frank Foer Bates Miarren Mount Atry Heathorn Welker Arthur Merriam Meri Hilt. Heuben Henderson Chevy Chase Grove Fulton R. Gordon Sprenger A. Square Petworth Larey Gadde Meridian Gill William A. du Dureux Allan EL Walker Buck Mount Pleasant and Pleas Milmot William Murphy Rederick J. Heider Et Ax Whi Tam Clabaueh Louie P. Krey Mary M Louisa Heider Square Aai Edwin M Suaare Jamies Eillerson Thomas H. Pickford Myrile L. Schofield Walter F. McGarity Clarence I. Gesaford Walter G. Davis Ide Ny Smith lot. _squaRe Torl Nathan ‘Sugar Et al John Ganas Francie M. Benjamin Cooper Brs Vila *Park Sandra L. Milter Edwin R. “Marden Clara A. Marden Lanier Heights Frank L. Browne Washington Loan and Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Building Association Squarh Henry Martin Et Ux Sama Petra Sarah KC. Cooper Harry J. Rust George Howla Elizabeth R. Pendieton John O'Keefe Mark Stearman Harry H. Hollander Somerset R. Waters Samuel Fenton Paul v. Mitchell Oscar W. King Quaker City Investment Company Margaret F. Mullan Henry A Samuel J. Collinsgru Oramel F Harret I Walker Effingham Place John Bucket Ax James ¥. Bundy George F. Collins Andrew T. Washington Louis Ottenberg Max . Placher David Progsler Isaac The Post Sunday Post Real Estate Forum of Washington

Mortgage notes and liens across multiple districts and properties

A dense listing of mortgage agreements and security transfers across several neighborhoods including Columbia Heights, University Park, and Meridian Hill. Entries show grantors, grantees, properties by lot and square, loan amounts from $200 to $6,000, terms from 1 to 6 years, interest rates from 3 to 8 percent, and payment schedules submonthly or semiannual.

Oltenburg Columbia Heights Milton Mantz George Wendersen James J. Lampton H. W. van Senden Square Ist Sera University Park Richard H. Rarnitz William KE. Edmoneton Harry S. Welch Cyrus Chambers Martha A. Mogan Wiliam Flather John L. Coughlan William H. Dorsey David N. Rust Louis HR Peak Watson F. Clark

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