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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

4

Thaw at home in jail guest of sporting sheriff

District Attorney reports experts fees will strain county as Justice Morsthauser weighs habeas corpus for Harry K Thaw. Hearing in Poughkeepsie decides Thaw will remain under guard in Dutchess County with his transfer to New York delayed.

Speral Washington Port Poughkeepse NY Justice Morsthauser Supreme Court Harry K Thaw Thaw Poughkeepsie Tim Dattet New York Cantu Base de Privdege Morschauser Maheawan Lum Dutchess County Joan & Muck Turney Tntness Aswista Lostriet Garvin Franshard Worsenduser Texn James G Gratam

Will of Huidekoper Filed in Probate Fight

Disjointed probate notice reports Huidekoper's will filing with contested terms. Mentions Virginia Heidkind, heirs Biedench and Reminald, possible bequests, and unclear dates. Notes probate actions at Jones and Grindsor with unspecified beneficiaries and a $2 bequest referenced.

Weweper Virgina Heidkind Biedench Mir Dekoper Poroevs

Actors Sue For Damages In Court Case

Five actors from a touring company allege they were falsely accused and arrested after failing to pay travel fees. They seek about 92000 in damages from Join Hin Alley Ja Mott M De Viley, claiming professional reputations were seriously harmed. The group travelled with a show bearing the Bell of Tuimond, touring Washington.

James de Atleys Avenue Hin Alley Ja Mott de Viley Tuimond Wasington

Arthur H Crawley Dead After Duty Related Illness

Arthur H Crawley formerly of the Washington nation force died at his Hat Imsoi Kansas home from tuberculosis contracted while on duty in the Third premma in tuserty. He had retired earlier and was an athlete who won swimming prizes. He was a son of Capt Crawley, Civil War veteran, and his mother worked in the Treasury Department. May Term Opens This Morning for the District Court of Appeals with a heavy calendar.

Arthur K Crewley Hat Imsoi Kanspanda Crawley Tuserty Capt Crawley Treasury Department

Gas on the Dumb Waiter Promises Blau Gas In New York

A new Blau gas system from Hermann Blau of Augsburg aims to deliver illuminating gas through household tubes and fuel lamps as a rival to gas meters and electricity. Portable, twenty pound cartridges light homes, boats, and cooking, with plans to stock gas in stores and offer exchange cartridges.

New York Herald New York Hermann Blau Augsburg Germany Oty Larman

WANTS LABELS ON TREES IN WASHINGTON PARK

A visitor to Washington laments the lack of labels on trees in Lafisette Park and calls for better labeling of the capital’s arboreal collection. He also objects to the closing of the Botanic Garden on Tennessee Avenue and recounts a disappointing visit due to a locked gate and closed hours. The letter expresses civic interest and support for better city greenery labeling.

Washington Calleceton Lafisette Park Iwesume Gelden Lippenea Willy Landry New York Hughes Wishington Weyt

Citizens Seek Public Probe Into City Engineering Charges

The Citizens Northwest Suburban Association reports the Commissioners agreed to a public inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Engineer Commissioners department. Charges concern district contracts awarded by Brennan Construction's P J Brennan and imply resignations in the surface division. Association members press for full investigation with Monday public hearing.

Engineer Commissioners Department P J Brennan Brennan Construction Company Charles Demald Mids Maclurand

Funeral of J Eb Thompson Held at St Johns Church

Funeral services for John BR Thompson, a local resident of Job Corcoran Street, were conducted by Rev Roland Gotten at St Johns Church. Interment followed at Roch Crerk Cemetery with active pallbearers Andrew Bradley, Orimby McCammon, Alfrel 13- and others, and honorary pallbearers including C7 Bell and Judge Fisher.

John BR Thompson Job Corcoran Ste T St Johns Church Yesterdy Ule Roland Gotten Smut Eeder Rey Dunlop Wis Roch Crerk Cemetery Revoluten For Who Mr Thompson Pallbearers Andrew Bradley Orimby McCammon Alfrel

Robbery Story From Roadside Attack Near Rail Line

Suffers a painful scaly wound claimed to be from a highwayman described as a negro Wesley Bennett says he was attacked on the way to the city from Lynclibur during Thursday morning he was robbed of a satchel and money while walking along the railroad tracks. He sought treatment at Tiergenacy Hospital yesterday.

Wesley Bennett Tiergenacy Hospital Bennett Lyncliburz

Because Because Nourishment Health Claim for Father Johns Medicine

The ad asserts Father Johns Medicine has thrived for three years by nourishing the body to cure throat and lung troubles and prevent consumption. It emphasizes it as a food medicine free from alcohol or poisonous drugs and guarantees it is not a patent medicine.

Father Johns

Greatest Show on Earth Delights Washington Crowd

Fourteen thousand spectators watched a historical pageant at Fung Tailey’s Circus. The parade featured costumed figures, exotic dancers, and an appeal to the crowd with sensational acts. Clowns, riding queens, and a midair automobile dash closed a feverish, high-energy program that left young and old cheering.

Barfung & Tailey Washington Washingon North Pole Antn Scio Racing Forkeu Tit Griss AC Opers Juberbe Comanelis Smaill

Supreme Court Terms and Orders Urged in Fragmented Report

The document presents a dense, OCR filled docket list from the United States Supreme Court including names of justices, attorneys, and parties. It notes decisions and orders on various cases from different circuits, with citations to districts and individuals such as Evans, Davidson, and Birt, along with several agricultural and railway company matters, bankruptcy, and probate entries. The chaotic text preserves the court’s actions and personnel while fragments of case numbers, motions, and calendar notices appear in a sprawling, period-appropriate but unclear mosaic.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Jy Davis United States Worthington Baker and Strart WeNamara Sadie Altorneys Symerant ¢ & Twigs Donaldvon Bow Parker Worthtanton New York Hamilton la Untel Walters McNamara Pevnn Palmer Air Supreme Court Bell Smini Mena Trot Philip Waller KL Ralston Attaney Rubingon Cummussen Eeward Ho Rodinsy Main H Kahn Resuia Kuhn Luen Cass Hirtiman Joan Marcie Counstl

Real Estate Transfers of South Street and Nearby Blocks

Real estate transfers list numerous parcels from blocks 24 28 30 40 1061 and others between Thirteenth and Tourteen streets. Transfers involve multiple buyers and trustees including Luther Cutter Clara A Riede and John Bolak with prices around $10 and $19 and dates noted January 8 and related deadlines.

Mary Katherine Foofiwin Harley Fo Baneste Wagnamar Farner Luther Cutter Tuf Street Northwost Charles Wetzer Wilhem Sorar Nyiae Jmrgniay Bayon Willer Teister John Carlet Wow Hannan Weston Clark Cran Op Fin Moor Balkour Anim Saaper Bloh & Gio Brett Narvawi Jdey Lee Taub Floyd UNMRS Park AW ibaMm Walker Stewart Rehard Wolfe

Virginia vs West Virginia suit seeks master for testimony

Court to appoint a master to take testimony in the case State of Virginia versus State of West Virginia. The dispute concerns a portion of a $30,060 debt contracted before West Virginia's creation. No person was designated to act as master and the court asked for names before the next session.

State of Virgine West Vienna West Virginta

Wade Gets Thirty Days for Market Fraud Conviction

Forey Veade convicted by one man of telegraphing gambling losses through market manipulation faces a 30 day jail term handed down by Justice Gunma in Asimnal Court No 2. Wade's attorney H Davis and John E Laskey noted an appeal. Wade released on 500 dollar bond. Five other brokers face similar charges, unlikely to be tied before the Court of Appeals rules.

Criminal Court NO 1 Stafford United States Hyde Benson Almond Schneider Worthington Ava Dimes Donaldson Campbell HF Davis Jeb Lasher United Grover Warneke Ambrose United States George Washington John Allen Charlie Croan Howser Chaignet Allen Plaads Zuilty Crown Remms Nana Arthur Simmons Falvin Chase Seaves Oty Mick Nger Acault Lange Toad Seapon FO Ambrose Sam Polo Loday Charles Acasley Raymond Proctor Forey Veade Gunma Asimnal Wades H & Davis John E. Laskey Wade Court of Appeals

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Yeates Case

The U S Supreme Court affirmed Georgia court rulings convicting James S Yeates of murder in Decatur. After two trials the first sentenced him to ten years, the second to death, and the high court let that verdict stand.

United States Supreme Court Georgia James S Yeates Decatur Yeates Supreme Court

Contempt and civil cases heard in District Court sessions

Court records list multiple civil and contempt actions before judges including Cianaugh, Gould, and Anderson. Dockets mention parties such as Wesson, Plumley, Clagett, Baye, Donohue, Ambrose, and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. Orders involve receivers, payments into the registry, and demurrer rulings with amendments allowed.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Lqmity Tistiee Cianaugh Fioin Rollettor Ldwin Forrest Wesen Plumley Gould Haromn Arnold Pie Confessa Blania Sol Carrie Dobson Ants Cor Catmont Tom Juan Y Dole Tederne Sonmey Thindler Saebirn Cure Coal Company Petitimness Waterters Mae Cow Clagett Cobriner Sealey Baye Ale Colt Linn Donohue Sv Morfeig Eave Hendail Dartingian Wesson Rahm Tlapk Mobon Brady OM George Ambrose Mo Padgett Suter Magwie Ys Jurke Afforness Coa Andres Sandy Mrati Grive Va Watsontown Door and Sash Company Commission HE Gayle Wallace United Secretary of the Interior Kapple & MedMat Ralston Ant Giddon Murphy Sucili

Railway Schedules and Not Guaranteed Connections for Florida Lines

The notice outlines time of arrivals and departures for Florida routes including Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard and Norfolk and Western partnerships. It lists connections, dining car service, and Pullman sleepers with routes to Jacksonville Savannah Charleston and beyond, noting that times are information only and not guaranteed by the line.

Florida Atlantic Coast Line Artas Tia Aigesta Chaleston Boc Wilmington NC Tisewrh Jacksonville Tfekats Paris Orleana Ain Pullma Aleepere Cinelnnati Virgina Sprigawack la Corte Pullman Leesers Ciematte Chicaga Lowe Louisville Memphis Snaghvilla New Orleans Theta N Chesapeake and Ohio Penneylvania Avenue New Orion Station Teleptoneman Washington C & O Tehet Norfolk and Western Railway Na Folk Medern Maosville Chattanooga New York Avenue Bond Bilding Washington Southern Railway Tormint Va Mexaninia Beederickburg Lea Taylor Seaboard Air Line Railway Penn Ave Wallce Daly Seaboard Mail Esonches Savannah Jerksonville Trimurh Hamlet Atlanta Seaboard Express Bob Stantedt

Moor and Barbours Additive Solicitors Ads

A garbled want ad page lists numerous names, firms, and notices from various businesses and individuals. It references a Supreme Court docket item about a Texas company seeking to conduct business, with cases scheduled for the next term beginning in October.

When the Bowels Become Sluggish with Age

An aging body needs regular bowel movement. As strength fades, natural laxative action declines, risking chronic constipation. Cascarets are urged as a gentle, regular aid to keep bowels moving daily without harming digestion. One Cascaret as needed, maintaining a steady routine.

Nature

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