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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1907

Page

18

Starfish Habit Formation Demonstrated by Dr Jennings Study

Dr Herbert Jennings of Johns Hopkins University reports starfish can form temporary habits through training, though lasting effects require extended repeated lessons. He notes starfish show versatile, non stereotyped behavior and may generalize habit formation to other low organisms, with paramecium and amoeba studies supporting complex responses.

New York Times Herbert 8 Jennings Johns Hopkinn University Baltimore Jennings Biological Department University Marine Biological Station San Diego Marine Biological Association California

Wall Street Spying Network Guards Fed by Bonding System

An overview from the Treasury findings shows Wall Street and nearby financial districts reporting embezzlement under $800,000 since 1902, far below 1897–1902 levels. Officials credit extensive bonding and covert surveillance by private secret service firms for reducing losses, with many large firms employing dozens of spotters to monitor trusted staff and deter theft.

Wall Street Chicago Tribune New York Treasury Department Washington Broadway Secret Service Pinkertons Police Uriah Heep Standard Oil Company Metropolitan Interborough Street American Tobacco Company

Dr Jennings Reexamines Lower Life Mind in Simple Creatures

The zoologist argues that organisms such as stentor and amoeba show trial and error, instinct, and potential incipient mind. He cites jellyfish and amoeba behavior, noting food preferences, reactions to light, and navigation by trial, error, and attachment as evidence of early intelligence.

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Barber's Marvelous Paste Promises Instant Shave Revolution

An ingenious Londoner’s paste claims to remove beards without a razor in moments for a cent. Promoters describe benefits for men and households, including happier mornings and easier grooming, while Washington barbers debate price cuts and possible union resistance to the paste’s spread.

Gutist Andress Chaly Washington

Court Calendar for District of Columbia Opens with Multiple Dockets

The May 7 special calendar lists assignments across Equity and Circuit Courts with cases involving United States v. various defendants, numerous civil actions, probate transfers, and probate court items. Attorneys include Baker, Gittings, Hamilton, and Melton among others.

Court of Up District of Columbia Chist Justice Shepard Inother McCotpes Robb United Furish Cortelyou Holmes, Conrad Leigh Robiveon D. W. Baker Lesley Ve. Fiesley H. R. Gatley Barry Mohah H. FB Daria United States Charles B. Hvans Stuart McNamara Thomas C. Taylor Maxey Et al. Y J. C. Gittings Mattingly Stuart McNemara S. Baint H. EK. Davis Cobbesatiar Hopp Ve Flakford Exicinuel Maddox H. FP Oatier Grimth Wa Stuart H. Kaer H. Thomah Basterling Horning Wier, & Darksdale Tucker , Kenyon van Norsdell C. J. Fralley W. J. Lam Campbell Northwest Edlington Inmp Interest Company John Lout Supreme Court Equity Court Cuaauats Marriott Va Mutual Improvement Company Gould Araignment Calender Circuit Court NO Tantics Wright Walters A Bade A Electric Company Tackioc Ates Darlington Ward Varnell, Brown & Harnest William F. Mattingly Price Jonew Lipscomb & Ellison Smith , Baker Marshall Company Mercer Dickhaut Va Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company White—Ralaton & Siddons Lewis Va Martin Patterson—Darlington & Builivan Squires Linking Barnard & Johnson Linking & Linkton Kalear Southern Halfway Company Ape Chamberlin Hamilton Colbert Bartlett Va Pennsylvania Railroad Company W . H. Hart McKenney & Flannery Hart Vs. Pennsylvania Railroad Company W. H. H. Hart-McKenney & Flannery Pine Raymond Ve. Riley Ralston & Siddons Dotglas & Douglas Hurston Miller C . Emig Eewin Forrest Duryeeva Gittings Merilint & Ambrove Hamilton & Colbert Carmody Construction Company Stannard BE. H. Thomas Olivert Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railway Company Worthington—McKenney & Trannery Dawson Baltimore and Ohio Kilgour, Gittings & Chamber Barnes Va Slater Mitchell George F. Williams Criminal Court No William Weston William N. Mion George Bonsil Justice Bari Lyon Vs. Willard Hotel Company Chester Capital Traction Hatate Ellen Dunlop G. Thomas Dunlop

Better Steel Rail Process Promises Fewer Breakages

Retired Army officer and engineer DL Zabinsky promotes the Helmet compression method for steel rails, claiming it reduces breakage and accidents. He cites global adoption in Europe and inquiries by U S steelmakers, while noting cost mainly for new machinery and criticizing current ingot cooling flaws.

New York Wuones DL. Zabinsky State Railroad Commission Zalinsky England Germany France Belgium United States Steel Corporation Mr. Zalinski Witchworth Zalinski

Deeds of Trust and Secured Notes Listed in May Record

A fragmented list shows numerous deeds of trust on Washington area properties, naming lenders and borrowers including American Security and Trust, Massillon Mutual Relief Association, and the Sisters of the Visitation. Amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000 with terms from two to eight years and interest typically six percent, paid semiannually. Several parcels and blocks are referenced, with dates around 1910 and notes of corrections to Trust No. 6 in May.

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