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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1907

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13

Supreme Court ends Kansas Colorado water dispute

The United States Supreme Court dismissed Kansas and Colorado's long irrigation case over the Arkansas River, ruling no decree but keeping open future action if Kansas shows substantial injury. The U.S. intervening petition was also dismissed with each side bearing own costs after 1904 filings and extensive testimony.

Georgia Wins Bid to Shut Down Ducktown Smelters

In an opinion by Justice Holmes the United States Supreme Court granted Georgia’s injunction against the Tennessee Copper Company and the Ducktown Sulphur and Copper Company restraining their Ducktown smelters. The state sought condemnation as a public nuisance, alleging health menace and widespread damage to vegetation within fifty miles. The court held the case involves state sovereignty, affirming Georgia’s right to bar air pollution from the smelters to protect forests crops and orchards within its dominion.

Justice Holmes United States Supreme Court Georgia Tennessee Copper Company Ducktown Holmes

Myron M. Parkes Issued Accounting in Columbia Golf Case

In District Supreme Court James Lansburgh Abraham D Prince and John Lachs seek an accounting of profits from the Columbia golf course purchase by Myron M Parker and George Emmons as trustees of the Marshall Brown syndicate. They allege $80 000 cash and notes for 160 000 were raised under a new syndicate, with Parker paying off old syndicate members and taking a commission. Parker defends the bill as unjust and misread, promising a timely answer. Records indicate his residence transfer to his wife occurred thirteen years ago on April 7.

Myron M Parker Marshall Brown Syndicate District Supreme Court James Lansburgh Abraham D Prince John Lachs Ecourt Foseok Paul Lawrence Sands Wells L Parker Col Parker Hannon Carlton Beardsley Elizabeth C Norton Alege Parker George & Emmons Columbia Golf Course Lawrence Sands He Chen Uhon Fiee Vermont Avenue Gal Parker Mr Parker Thes

Church Loses College Case in Hawaii Trustees Battle

In an opinion by Justice McKenna the court ruled against Lowrey and associates of the American Board of Foreign Missions in a dispute over a $15 000 claim tied to the old mission school at Lahainaluna. The case centered on a contract clause limiting teaching to sound literature and solid science and whether the territory violated it by proceeding with an agricultural college. The trustees sought restoration of the property or payment of the agreed sum.

McKenna United States Supreme Court Lowrey Theerritory of Hawaii Laheinaluna American Board of Foreign Missions

Acquitted of Murder by Jury in Criminal Court No 1

Mary E Johnson, colored, was acquitted by a jury before Justice Stafford of a second degree murder charge in the death of Jerome E Jones, colored. March 16. She admitted hating killed Fones but pleaded self defense. Her testimony was corroborated by several witnesses.

Mary E Johnson Justice Stafford Jerome E Jones

Goat and Sheepskin Import Case Opens Duty Free Entry

The Goats and Sheepskin Import Company of New York won a case before Justice Peckham, ruling that mocha whitehead sheepskins are not wool. Therefore the skins may be admitted to the United States free of duty, overturning previous rulings and customs officials.

United State United States Supreme Court Goat and New York United States Peckham

Auditor's Report Confirmed In Williams Estate Case

Justice Gould in Boutry Court No 2 overruled exceptions of the administratrix and confirmed the auditor's report in the estate dispute of A J Williams. The proceedings cover a $4,000 recovery from the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad and dispute commissions and counsel fees. An appeal to the Court of Appeals was noted.

Willams A J Willams Justice Gould Boutry Court No 2 Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Court of Appeals

NAMED MEN TO KILL CONFESSION IN BREATHITT MURDER TRIAL

In Lexington Kentucky May 13 the Breathitt County murder trial of Judge James Hargis heard new testimony. John Smith testified that Hargis and Callahan named men to be killed in Breathitt County including Judge Blinton Mose Feltner and Jefferson Abner. County Judge Taulbee testified that Hargis offered to hire Kentucky's best lawyer to defend the man who would kill Cockrill and that he would attend the defense table.

T. T. Cone Breathitt County Hargis Cockrill Taulbee Lexington James Vwiargis James Cockrill Jackson John Smith Hergs Ea Callahan W .H Blinton Mose Feltner Jatin Abner Guy Beckham Cope T T Cope Winchester Colling William Spener Spencer Cochil Callahan Tautbee Ladgs Aihoe Haigis Jam Cockrill Kentucky

Winder Joins Ryan Syndicate To Lead Virginia Coal Rail Project

Columbus May WW W-ohn H Winder resigns as president of Sunday Creek Coal Company to join Thomas F Ryan led Cumberland syndicate of New York as owner and executive. Syndicate plans Southern and Western Railroad to unlock 60 acres of undeveloped coal in southwest Virginia with extensive spending.

Columbus Oho Ohn H Winder Sunday Creek Soat Company Cumberland Syndicate of New York Thomas F Ryan Southern and Western Railroad Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Jersey Ava Gm Philadelphia KPW ST Brew York Coschas Annapolis Wattard Chicagg Cincinnati ST Louis LouisyiLas Pittsburg Cliveland Southern Railway SNB Danville Way Harrisonburg Atlanta New Orleans Columbo Savannah Jacksomilie Ltarlottesy Ste Warrenton Allanment Colmbus San Praneisra Charlsits Columb Lenchburg Ald Hrisial Chattanooga Memphis Bluemont Pa Ave Penns H Hardwick

Hearing in Price suit in New York Cotton Exchange

Arguments were heard before referee Taft on May 14 in the Price suit against the New York Cotton Exchange. Theodore H Price seeks correction of alleged abuses in administration and rulings. William N Ivins represented the plaintiff. Taft and Rushmore sat as referees. Both sides to submit briefs on Thursday.

New York Cotton Exchange New York Theodore H Price Charred & Rushmore Herry W Taft William N. Ivins

Two Wives Divorced as Court Grants Separate Alimony Note

Chief Justice Clabaugh granted an absolute divorce yesterday to Ida M Gates from Charles Gates, a Treasury Department clerk, with custody of two children and right to seek alimony in future. The court also granted an annulment to Blanche Belle Baldwin from John T Baldwin, allowing her to resume her maiden name.

Ida M. Gates Treasury Clerk Clabaugh Ida M Gates Charles @ Gates Treasury Department Gates An Shantiste Ar Blanche Belle Baldwin John T Galdwin Daecrea

Supreme Court reverses Nebr. depositors case in bank loss ruling

The U S Supreme Court yesterday overturned the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling in the Charles Foyates et al. vs The Jones National Bank suit. Depositors had sought damages claiming officers knew of the Lincoln National Bank's insolvency since 1892 and allowed it to advertise as solvent. Equity Judge Gould then ordered Charles D Collins to show cause why he should not be enjoined from building a stable within twenty feet of an apartment site. A real estate broker, Thomas H Pichford, says he is erecting a $76 000 apartment on Nineteenth Street and alleges the stable is being built in violation of building regulations.

United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of Nebraska Charles Fo Yates Jones National Bank Seward Nebr Tne Cantal National Bank Lincoln Nebrand Tsed Justee Gould Mm Equity Court Charies D Collins Thomas H Pichford Nineteenth Street Collins

Temagami Guides Offer Superior Canoe Adventures

Temagami's native canoe heritage is hailed as a great gift from early birch bark makers. Local students and guides boast expert paddling skills and promise an unforgettable summer experience along Temagami lakes. Reports tout easy access via the Grand Trunk Railway and a descriptive free publication.

Nimrod Temagami Gtory Setudente Temagami Jakes Sears Grand Trunk Railway System Apple

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