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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

27

Postal Savings Banks Debate Spurs Thrift Plan in US

Former Senator Marion Butler discusses a proposed postal savings bank system and a Carter bill to establish one. He cites foreign experiences, argues such banks would ease money stringency, and praises President Roosevelt’s rural delivery plans. He urges a commission to study reforms to keep the yeomanry on farms.

Marion Butler Post Senate Carters Senate Committee On Post-offices Steven Te Sach Gresdint Barmera Alliance Te Nton Farmers Phansa Connect Ag Tam

Insanity verdict in Hughes will dispute probate case

A jury ruled Mrs Hughes was insane at the time of her March 3 1902 will execution bequeathing about 460 000 to Edward Niles heirs include four nieces Elizabeth Carson Emma Brown Cora Hughes and Maria Haughes. Mary M Farrell widow of Niles may contest. Executors named Judge Ivery G Kimball and William H Sholes. A later partly mutilated will dated March 24 1899 is under probate consideration with bequests to Canon Rudolph Fannie Shoes Georgetown University and Baptist Home.

Telegraph Man Sues Representative McDermott for Damages

William Bradfield, suspended president of Washington Local No 24 Commercial Telegraphers, sues Rep James T McDermott of Illinois in District Supreme Court for 3.1 million dollars claiming slander. Bradfield alleges McDermott told telegraph operators F H Lantz and P R Anderson that Bradfield had called unions anarchists and treacherous to organized labor after he opposed government ownership of telegraph lines in a letter to Representative Overstreet.

James T McDermott Ofllinois District Supreme Court William Bradfield Washington Bradfield McDermott H Lantz P R Anderson Representative Overstreet KUL James J. Feeney W W Beattle Organized

Gold and silver coins restore motto We Trust

At the White House President Roosevelt signed a bill restoring the We the People motto to gold and silver coins after previously removing it from the gold issues. The change takes effect in thirty days from May 38, with dies already prepared. No major alteration to the Saint Gaudens design beyond motto placement on the $20 and $19 (likely $20) pieces. the motto remains on silver coins.

White House Roosevelt Mant Leach St Gaudens Esept

Post Offices Redefined As Branch Offices Under New Rule

The Postmaster General issues an order converting rural stations outside city limits into branch post offices. They will be listed separately in the Postal Guide in alphabetical order. Critics say consolidation erodes town identity. Changes take effect with the July issue of the Postal Guide.

Prnc Pal Othe Fost

Consul Not Dismissed In Prince Edward Island Role

The State Department explained that John H Shirley American consul at Charlottetown Prince Edward Island had his exequatur withdrawn by Britain in standard procedure during the recognition of a temporary successor Inspector Weorphy. Shirley resigned to enter private business. Franklin R B Hale, from Coaticook Quebec, was confirmed as permanent successor by the Senate two weeks ago.

State Department John H Shirley Cherlottetown Prince Edward Island Weorphy Shirleys Department Engae Franklin RB Hale Coaticonk Quebec Senate

International Maritime Conference Delegates Named

Rear Admiral Charles H Stockton is rehired and Prof George S Wilson of Brown University Providence selected as American delegates to the October conference in Jordan. Britain invites the meeting to draft an international maritime law code for prize court use, with Prof Wilson a lecturer at the Navy War College Newport.

Chairles H Stockton George S Wulson Brown University Providence Jordan Great Britain Hague Wlson Navy War College Newport

Treasury agents shifted to new districts across six agencies

The Treasury Department assigns new chiefs for six special agent districts effective July 1. GF Cross moves from New York to Buffalo, Lawrence B Kemp from Philadelphia to Tampa, W S Chance from St Paul to Philadelphia, Charles E Lewis from Buffalo to Baltimore, Leslie Cullam from Baltimore to El Paso, and George T Black from El Paso to St Paul.

Treasury Department GF Cross New York Buffalo Wrence Kemp Philadelphia Tamra W S Chance St Paul Charles E Lewis Baltimore Leslie Cullam el Paso George T Black

Visit toomac fisheries trip by government officials

Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor and Mrs Straus with Mrs Loeb and Dr Charles P Neill and Mrs Neill traveled down the Potomac River as guests of George M Bowers Commissioner of Fisheries. They inspected the Friars Point fisheries station, joined a planked shad dinner, and planned to return to Washington this morning.

Legal record entries from scattered docket notes

District of Columbia term lists judges and pending matters across many cases. Notable items include United States ex rel Boyer v Commissioner of Patents with bond and attorney details, estates probated for Louise A DB Hughes and Mary J Nourse, and various civil actions involving Washington Railway and Electric Company, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, and other firms.

Cimvert Court NO J Justice Wright United States Boyer Commissioner of Patsets Phow Causs Et al Lester & Frice Hayes Washington Post Company Chapin Browh Gaskins Washington Railway and Electric Company AB Wobb Egwin Forrest Af Douglas George P Hoover Cirldit Anderson McWilllans Heron Pretchen Amig Carroll AH Glasse Colpe Kimbs Andrew J Shipmen Daveater Gittings & Chamberlain John Woody David Rothechild Edward Leon Thompson George H Macdonald Stanley Duell John H Wilson Ledward Leon Thompson Ambrose Sam Polo

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Figures

A long list of property transfers details buyers and sellers by name, street, block and lot numbers across multiple neighborhoods including Northwest and Southeast districts. Notable entries include transfers on 1100 G Street Northeast and 140 DL Street, and Takoma Park deals. Several parcels involve modest sums around 10 or 40 dollars, with others at like 250 dollars. The document records numerous pairs of grantor and grantee, with square numbers and lot designations in each transaction.

Alice KF Mare Emme K._Wrank Yorsg Willam P Metcalf Helen Metcalf Samie Third Street Bestio Kenyon Street Burville-G George H Adams Milton D Campbell North Randle Highlands American Security and Trust Company Treates Frank A Shaw Henry JL Barrick Margaret Me Garrick Charles EE Barrick R Street Elizabeth L. Smiley Henry C Herbert Dobbing Harry Wardman Hicharad M Jennie F Geddings Arthur W Ida M. Fisher Dorbins al Ito Witam Catherine Ullrich Takoma Park Tda Chuty John AL Norton Moorg & Barbour Em Babrer Charles E Stanton Mery Lester Seventeenth Eighteenth Frenklin T Sanner Elizabeth S .Danenhower Elizabeth F Danenhower Franklin _Sanner Sixteenth Alfonzo Bliss Adam J Hoffman et_ua Charles 8 Annie Althoff White House Station Upteenth H Streets Baltimore Aptapolis Aval Academy Junction Washington Annapolly Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Kew Union Station Philadelphia New York Mew Terminal Pullman Philadelpha Atlantic City Wek Diye Chicago Louisville Columbus Winchester Frederick Hagerstown Yenia Aye Norfolk and Western Railway Schfedulf Yew Union Station Norfolk O & QO Lexington Cincinnati Indianapolin Louia Virginia Hot Springs New Orleans Salin Cara Ceriice Cincin St Louis Memphis Nashville Chesapeake Pennsylvania Avenue Fear New Union Station Washington Terminal Ant Hose Southern Railway Atlanta Birmingham Mobile Asheville Chattanooga Rosiokersonville Chettapoogs Columbia Charleston Augusta Aiken Jacksonville Florida California Harrisonburg Danville Charlottesville Blurmoct Brown General Agent

Deeds of Trust Details Across City Neighborhoods

Multiple deeds of trust are recorded across districts including Square 7 2, Trinidad, North Rand le, and Dobbins Addition. Parties like Lewers Wilkinson, Washington Loan and Trust, and Metropolis Building Association secure loans ranging from 2000 to 14000 dollars with terms from 3 to 6 years and semiannual interest.

Lewers Wilkinson Charles Tiehermann Phelan Hawn Wecura Carrie Fo Lucas Stantor Weaver Et Charen FF Ruppert Wharan + Lester Michael J Colbert Joan Herath Chepl Browt Henry Hitergipana William J Tel Henry Bergmann George Mo Enmerich Metropolis Ruling Association North Randle Wwghlands Shaw National Savings Tr & Company American Serecity and Trust Sarial Building Association Bock Trinidad Fain AQLAL Adalue Ty Maek Aaron Eo Me Laghi Ephraim J Toijen Eecine Wilam Tdaldenmater Re Pau Asco Latior BisHerel Very Tommse Flerbert Shannay Harry Wardma Thomas Pines Wiliam Ulrich Elux Wior Potomac Guarantee Loan F Street

Will of Admiral Rae Filed Names Wife as Life Interest Beneficiary

Rear Admiral Charles W Rae US MN who died May 13 left a life interest in his estate to his wife Mrs Rebecca Rae in a will dated August 1906. The will, offered for probate yesterday, provides that upon Mrs Rae's death the estate passes to Newton Rae, the Admiral's favorite nephew.

Charles W Rae US MN O Rebecca Rae Ruts Newton Rae Raes Nerhew

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