Bribe Taking Charged As Two Commissioners Go Grand Jury
Two Baltimore officials James Et Marie and Ardmir Wickham, accused of demanding and receiving a bribe of 1500 dollars for street openings, were dismissed from office but released on bonds after a grand jury proceeding. The graft probe continues as the mayor faces follow up questions and immunity issues arise.
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Baltimorr
James Et Marie
Ardmir Wickham
Mahoal
Adi
Gorton
Trenton Wreck Rescue Efforts Under Way In Virginia Waters
Washington Post reports frantic search in Alexandria for a drowned child as divers prepare to raise the Kenian steamer sank near its wharf. Rescue teams at daybreak and throughout the day race to recover victims while officials coordinate to manage the shoreline disaster and ongoing salvage operations in allied efforts.
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Washington Post
Alreaw
Aby Steel Alesandria Va
Kenian
Buaday
Progreas Visticag
Cat Sean Simmons
Amayigitton
Sinken Fr
Osagen West
Exen
Oli
Trenton
Theootel
Death by Self Destruction Linked to Mill’s Losses
A Chicago sales representative for American products is reported to have died by self harm after business reverses. The family cites financial strains and sleepless nights as the cause, with the incident occurring amid ongoing liquidation at a cotton mill. The company expresses sorrow and states the tragedy impacts its staff.
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Washington Lost
Ameritoe
Death notices and memorial events mix in Washington Post page
Fragmented obituary and memorial items report the death of Dr T E Linn Bra aT Wadi inet aT wa AS is Not Max a-aDr T F a7 nooeak phos, with references to Palm Wid College of 4, and a professor of arth ry at the same institution. Other items note May 5 ceremonies, Confederate Memorial Day preparations, and a death in Clarksburg West Virginia, James T Drudt, bank cashier and former assistant postmaster, dying suddenly. The page also mentions the Maine soldiers memorial and a political primary result in Alexandria May 8.
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Wadi Inet
Wid College of 4
Ase Pofetser
Arthry
James T Drundy
Washington Post
Clarksburg
James T Drudt Bank
Virginia Obituary Briefs Include Five Heirs and 75 Year Old Die
Christiansburg resident J MN Bane died at home at seventy five. Survived by wife and five children including W E and John Bane Jr, Mrs Dunlap and Miss Tullan Bane. Funeral planned in Martinsville on May 6. Pedino and Louisa T Davis, widow of Rev Richard T Days, noted in local notices. Davis, about seventy, died from paralysis with seven daughters surviving.
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Christiansburg Way
J MN Bane
East Radford
W E
Joh
Bane Jr
Dunlap
Tullan Bane
Gul
Radford
Martinsville
Pedino
Henry County
Leesburg
Louisa T Davis
Richard T Days
St James’ Episcopal Church
Leestimg
His New Home The Grave
Edgar Gue aged 30 son of James Gue farmer of Cedar Grove Boyd s Maryland hanged himself in the cellar of his father s home after learning the homestead was sold. Found Sunday morning and buried today he had been in ill health and said he already had a home chosen.
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Washington Post
Boyds
Edgar Gue
James Gue
Cedar Grove
Young Gue
Man Commits Suicide with Mirror in Parkersburg
Special to The Washington Past Parkersburg May 5 reports Robert Woodyard of Elizabeth ended his life by shooting himself in the head while standing before a large mirror to ensure his arm was true. Woodyard, a traveling salesman, had been in poor health for some time.
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Washhlington
Parkersburg
Robert Woodyard
Elizabeth
Woodyard
Organic Heart Trouble Cure Report by Albany Woman
A seriously ill woman with organic heart trouble describes near death and severe coughing fits. After using Dr Miles New Heart Cure, she reports favorable results, having taken five bottles and about to start the sixth, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Patient: GEO WILLIS at 342 Indiana St Albany Oregon.
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Miles
IRS
GEO Willis
Indiana St
Albany
Ore
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
New tariff awaited as Schiff cites similar conditions abroad
New York May 5 Jacob H Schiff of Kuhn Loeb & Co returning from Europe says financial conditions there resemble those at home though a normalization is not expected before the presidential election. He notes abundant money in England and Germany's export pressure, with U.S. policy and tariffs shaping outlook.
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New York
England
France
Jacob H Schiff
Kuhn Loeb & Co
Europe
Schift
Germany
Th Gaiman
Mde
United States
Plans New Maryland Town by Ladee States Peay Company
A Baltimore area report describes the Ladee States Peay Company planning a new Maryland town. The project covers land along Massachusetts avenue and nearby blocks, with extensive surveys by the Davidson tract map and property transfers valued around $1700. Officials tout Washington real estate as safe, noting growing population and federal activity boosting the District of Columbia.
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Ladee States
Peay
Sisynke Hanna Coct
Vonpouy
Ae Gastae Ind
Woloon
Budmure
Leo Rarat
Guy Us
Forte
Bas Aml
Commie
Ec’ Lind
Npans
Llaulmer
Baltimore
Notic
Hamtlets
Giso
Ponnsshvania Avenue
Tac Pd Tracion
Jumbiy
Maryland
Davidson Trac
United States
Massachusetts Avenue
Mosevehusetts
Columba
Washington
Baking Day Saving Flour Promises Perfect Bread
A baking day mood is saved by Washburn Crosby’s Gold Medal Flour. Poor flour spoils meals, but Gold Medal Flour helps bakers produce better biscuits rolls and bread. Try baking with Gold Medal to avoid “poor” bread.
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Washburn- Crosby
Schoolhouse Collapse Injures Janitor Family in Wheeling
A section of the Fifth ward public school, used as a residence by janitor Max Plues, collapsed about 5 am burying his wife and two daughters. A six year old girl escaped to summon help. Plues was severely injured, with authorities fearing death. his wife broke an arm and the children sustained serious injuries.
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Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
William Plues
Fifth Ward
Plues
Bulding
Assistanc
Surgeons Honor McGuire as Meetings Focus on Kidney Stone Treatment
At the American Surgical Association convention in Richmond on May 5 the morning and part of the afternoon were devoted to kidney stone treatment discussions led by Dr George Tully Vaughan of Washington. The gathering placed a floral wreath on Dr Hunter McGuire’s Capitol Square monument, and Gov Swanson and his wife hosted the surgeons at the executive mansion before Dr George Ben Johnston entertained them at his home.
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Richmond
American Surgical Association
George Tully Vaughan
Washington
Capitol Square
Hunter McGuire
Association
Ater
Swanson
George Ben Johnston
Monument Unveiled in Williamsburg memory of Confederate soldiers
A Williamsburg Confederate memorial unveiling occurred May 5 in James City County. The Williamsburg Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted veterans and families. Major Bow Westburton gave welcome, Col William Limb of Norfolk presented the address, Miss Tatty Cowles aided by Henry Moncuce drew the shaft, Capt John Lamb accepted on behalf of the veterans. The monument stands on Palisade Green near the church.
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Washington Post
Williamesburg
Willamsburg
James City
Williamsburg
Confederacy
Bow Weatburton
William; _ Limb
Rorfelk
Addres Shevel
Tatty Cowles Assisted By Henry Moncuce
John Lamb
Richmond
Pelus
Gaeen Gust Eit
Insurance Agent Arrested in Georgia for Fraud
An insurance agent, arrested in Athens, Georgia, faces charges of insurance fraud involving a North Carolina woman. Deputy Commissioner Stort announced the arrest. Judge White of Princess Anne County is to succeed the late Judge Yorkin Tadge. Gov Swanson announced the appointment amid bar association support.
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Georgia
Nérth Carolina
Waishington Peatleigh
Coms
Stort
Athens
Laminburg
Wostills
Phildelpha
Fourth Surg
Judge White
Boykin
Washington
Wey
Gov Swanson
Bot White
Princess Anne
Bot Yorkin Tadge Wiote
Insje
Viieht
Court of Appeals DC hears lengthy patent and equity matters
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals session reviews numerous cases including patent appeals No 42 Kinsman vs Intner and No 475 Cutler vs Leonard. The docket also lists equity and criminal matters, with references to judges Shepard Van Orsdel Gould and Wright, and petitions involving the United States ex rel Farley and other parties. The record shows extended calendars, remands, and judgments with costs, along with procedural notes and solicitor representations.
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Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Calley
Rosa Hoiarder
Moh Gatte
Rayden
Reinander
Chile
Russell
Rosa
Errarde
Jishe van Oradel
Central National Bank
National Melopolitan
Piste Shepard
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washigton
Justice Kan Gridel
Standart
Companyz Brown Daigwent
Cory
Mtr
Forthe van Orsdel
Macfarlané Et
Ates i
Justo Shepard
Macares
Higgins
Cartford
Faust
Shepard
Kinsman
Intner
Commissioner of Patents
Tuntine Robb
Mier Shosmaker Heal Estate Company
Sturgeon
Justiny van Orsdel
Cutler
Leonard
Commissioner of
United States
Walters
Va Southern Railway Company
Mo A Gineste
Appellant
J W Yerkes
Appelles
H H Glassle
Garfield
Turner
Costa
Justica van
Columbia
Ee Rabb
Wlackman _Attorneya
Thomas
Blair
TP Myers
Lester
Benson Va
Palmer Attorneya A
Ro Wilson
Johnson Va
Breant Atformers
WY Lambert
RH Yeattan
M N Richardson
JA Cobb
Bentheim
Pickford
Edwin Forres
Middox & Gatley
Shea Va
Macfarland
Maddox & Gatlay
H Thomas
Brivcoe
Macfinland
Attornent
Maddox & Gatley
OM ‘Thomas
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Berry & Minor
Rowland
Gardiner
Perts
Henderson
Francis Williams
A Birney
Charles Poe
Circuit Court
Wright Scott
Furman
Cater
Interior
Rmis
Salvnftore
Howe & Wright
Farley
Wallace Hall
Real Estate Transfers in Washington Areas Include Multiple Parcels
A batch of property transfers lists buyers and parcels across several neighborhoods including Northwest and Takoma Park. Notable entries show amounts around 10 dollars for some lots and specify blocks and squares such as Firth Street north, Delaware Avenue Southwest, and Seaton Street Northwest. Named parties include Emma J Washington, Mary A Hanselgon, Nathan Sickle, Agnes M Marfield, John B Henderson, and Josephine K Thompson among others.
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Peyton
Emma J
Washington
Mery Norea Wei
Jean Wo
Irlezel
Second
Third
Michael Colbert
Mary A
Hnselgon Guardian
R Square
Lot & Square
Delaware Avenue
Henry J Gordon
Nathan Sickle
Takoma Fark
Robert H Webturdy
Agnés IV Marfield
Takoma Park
Meridian Hill
Sarah F
Henry W
John B Henderson
Whitecroft
Richard Mo Thomas
Christiana H Mountesstle
Capital
de Montgomeryi
William E Plebford
Clarence Pettit
Fenton Street
Piorence B Solger
Josephine K .Thompson
Seaton Street
Jovepiare
Thomnson
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Porto
Alexandria
Suil
Ted Hosmlersts
Circuit Court of Appeals
Pete Sbu G
Ae A Chester
Pong Osteo Etnes
Bo Flenderson Hlons
Wislgeinth Red Estate Busines
Chicago
Dr T E Linn
Fredercksburg
Frode Shearx
Imare
Ktadres
Tiawaren
Learses
Elks Present
Oak Farm
Mtexandra
Deara Gee Farm
Dire Tavern
Mes
Lise Vaner
Fons Gera
Merman Das
Sons of Con Eds
Tim the
Soros
Tara Waslingt
Alexandri
Seine Lgster
Veximdus
Yestidis
Charlottesville
Spertal
Wahington Post
Charlottesile Vn
EG Haln
Geope Woolwer
Mrr
Edward Cily
Slash R Hawkins
John Patton
Henry M Lewis
Porthind
Biarty
Virginia
Shoota
Schiff
America
Big Project of
Grocers
Gov
Mrs. Swanson
Executive
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Austria
Jos, Schlitz Brewing Co
St. S. W
Milwaukee
Supreme Court
Equity Court MO
Cla Vaugh
Cauvem
Voluiiers
Ralsiy1
Sildeos
Wargaret
Cumpleinayn Solicitors
Douglas
Urd Kherrell and
Ba Peleriant
JS Rusby Sath Hannan
National Lumiqs Company
Estrain
Ingo
Plaliant
Stubblefield
al AL Termes
Pasley
Mngolity
Justice Gould Poll
Polly Fierce
Campbell Carrington
Welker
Mo George
Ambrose Jit
Wy Smith Sale Deerent Wii Jaume F Pinay vii
George Fo Collins
JP Bundy
Colla Kaveex
Albrecht
Haliswor
Gordan
Trakins
Gordon A Gedem and
Erkine Gortun
Hungary
Latha
Verinn Sim
Gollcitor CF
Carusi
Durand
Shreve
Gavin Va
Solictor Tipsomy
Ellison
Solislior EE Calladas
Atignment
Dar Ko
Garfeld
Edward F Callada
C B Weikert
Brown
Richarson
Attorneva
Strasberger
Schwartz
Tincey J
Cefords
James T Hanter Ho
Holmes
Wall
Rosenburg
Woodburs
Woodbery
Malcolm Hufty
McNeil
Modell and Co Hackett
Mann
Aybect
James AO
Shes
Maron
Mason Attorneys
Brockistone
Bendheim & Forrest
Mulligan
Mulligan Attorneys
Campbell Carriaging
Walker
Trammell See
Trammell Attorneye
James ‘A Tormey
William E Ambrose
Harnes Ve Slater
Eaward Mitchell
CH Turner
George Francis Williams
Attorners
Gordon T Gordon
Gadkins
Heckett & de Rees Circuit Court
Justice Anderson Jackson
Burgdot
Welf & Rosenberg
Colatter
Darlington Jaguatta
Capital Traction Company
Attornera Evans Henson & Poultney
Woliciter
X_ Relardson
Howard Bard
Wisamsan & Tirbey Lumber Company Atterness
Johnson Va Eathiger Aterness
Lambert
Liuistarl Cole & LD Nai
Gundlel Vw
Tirlehelt Aboard & Co pAterness
Aetrs
Ranarep Cy Cotri
Tustito Clabaugh
Criminat
Abel Slates
Faom Ak Birnay
Donal Bon St
Canpbell
Fo Vanderbeer
Fermal Court NO
Justi E Barnoré
ss oalvat re /egmne
Arna ‘Knowledge
Oberlin
UN Ed States
Samiel Rendaweauh
Angel
Seapen
Guily
Almple
Yam Preston
Ewin Mo
Dick Aid
Anois Ak Davis and & O
Eeele
Asm
EL Surae
Charles Bezsley
Fed States
Wilbun HC
Sereven
United State
Charlie Crownney
Justice Gould
Annis Mall
Wis
Thomas P Woodward
William Dacy
Unite States
George Farle
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Mandamus
YH Wallace
Rosa Helle Saunders
Steven & Son Companyscereges
Sewmyer
Nicholas T Haller & Co
S Doniphan
Intornev Crendel Mackey
Robert Mo Chambers Va
Ringling Brothers
Plain
Keys
Eds
Forrest
Ada Bo Wakefeld Va
Samuel A Wakefield Maintenance
Selicitors
Woof Lambert
RHO Yeatman
Eugene A Hannan
National Lumber Compan Et Ai Ta Diesolve Corperation
Aolicitur
Easby Smith
Eho Bk Bk
MPS
Fran Ie Aril
OH Bergman
Charles Shaet
Bilding
Harry Ciavone
Anarew
Gor
Noel Wo
Rarisdale
Lafaret
Teaman
Paik Uw Square i
Clarles
Aama Et Ux
Almert
Seuity Ar Trust Company
Tseure Werl
Thorn
Flamer
Tundy
Charles Ho
Harry Ff
Koval
Tiplom
Stewart Thomas
Cefeld
Laren
Bebe
Rone
Dean
Roy
Conshaa
Uc Mohr
Willer
Walter
Witten
Warren Tora
Es Gower
Purrington
Willem
Shaun Eg
Wardman
Natoma
Mainga
Trier
Compan
Esen
Narmert
Clark
Sear & Broren
James
Ayer
Saracen Etn Sao
Leowall
Mass
Piedmont
Dhru
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