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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

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3

Import case 0 jury in Wanamaker duties dispute

Philadelphia customs officer Robert G. Brierley was arrested for unlawfully and fraudulently passing valuable merchandise imported for John Wanamaker. Attorney General McReynolds ordered a grand jury review with assistants to develop all facts about a fifteen year era of importations and civil liability settled by Wanamaker at 100000 dollars.

Philadelphia McReynolds Wanamaker Federal Grand Jury John Wanamaker Denison Henry N. Arnold Arnold Department of Justice McAdoo Robert Gs. Brierley

Horoscope Forecasts for Today From Astrologers

Astrological readings say the moon trine Neptune aids inspiration for professional success and writing. Poets and musicians gain favorable rulings for creative output while romance may be tempered and caution urged in social choices. Food, drinks, and shipping seem favorable. yacht plans and new ventures could launch well this season.

Trine Neptune Earth S& Point McClure

200 Midshipmen Ducked at Naval Academy May Week

Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Maryland May 2 193? The old June week ritual of ducking third classmen was carried out as about 200 midshipmen in regular uniform were tossed from the sea wall into the Severn River. After about fifteen minutes in the water they swam ashore and returned to rooms for dry clothes.

Washington Post Annapolis Naval Academy Severn

Fights for right to wed tests school rule

New York board of education bans teachers from marrying and becoming mothers. Bridget M. F. Peixotto, principal of public school No. 14, was charged with neglect of duty for marrying in February 1912 and not informing the board. Her marriage only came to light after a six week sick leave and a four week period with her mother. She faces a trial by the board. Viscount Campden reportedly on the way. British attaché to Washington departs aboard the steamship to Boston. Disposition of the Fat Man death noted in briefer items.

New York Board of Education Bridget M. F. Peixotto

Descent of Man and the Missing Link Debate

Garrett P. Serviss reviews William Patten’s assertion of a missing vertebrate link, tracing evolution from fishes to humans through a marine ostracoderm. He recounts Patten’s fossil work in Devonian Bay de Chaleur, noting preserved organs and feeding methods while highlighting the theory’s dramatic implications.

Garrett P. Serviss William Patten Dartmouth College Patten

Two Killed In Train Wreck Near Niles and Alliance

In Youngstown Ohio May 2 two railroad workers were killed when passenger train No 215 collided with a freight train between Niles and Alliance. Engineers George W Wasson and J P Garner died. Fireman H D Kantier of the passenger train was injured with a fractured leg. The crash was blamed on a misplaced switch. Wasson advised his fireman to jump but stayed at his post and perished. No passengers were harmed.

Youngstown Ohio Twoennsylvania Railroad Niles Alliance George W. Wasson Mahoning J. P. Garner Cleveland H. D. Kantier Syarpavilie Wasson Kander

Pujo Committee Witnesses To Be Questioned By Supreme Court

New York May 28 The Pujo committee inquiry into the money trust faces a Supreme Court test as banker George Garr Henry who refused to answer committee questions invokes an appeal from a Federal district judge Mayer order requiring him to stand trial. Henry posted $2,000 bail and awaits the stay and ruling.

New York Pujo Money Trust United States Supreme Court George Garr Henry Washington Mayer Henry

Summer living room care for comfort and ease

The piece advises a light, clutter free summer living room with screened top opening windows and lightweight curtains. It recommends minimal ornaments, simple vases and seasonal flowers, packed away heavy fabrics, fragile pictures, and covers for heavy furniture, using wicker or willow when possible to keep the room cool and easy to maintain.

McClure Syndlcate

Women discuss strategies to cope with unappreciative husbands

Three women debate methods to cope with neglectful spouses. One favors direct discussion and mutual appreciation while the others propose drastic home changes to provoke appreciation, revealing tensions over gender roles and marital expectations.

Social Gossip and Fashion Details From European Society

The item outlines lavish purchases and trousseau items valued at 25 080 dollars for Miss Frances Scovitte of Kansas, soon to wed Walter de Mumm in London on June 2. It lists gowns in silk brocade and chiffon with lace, pearls, and matching coats, plus tailored suits and notable colors. It also notes Mrs. Richard C. Kerens arriving in The Hague for international council of women proceedings and mentions family ties to Philadelphia and Vienna.

Frances Scovitte Kansas Walter de Mumm London Paris Washington Philadelphia Richard C. Kerens Austria-Hungary Hague International Council of Women Richard Kerena Colket George Hamilton Colket Colket Gladys Kerens Vienna Kerens Edward Dudley Kenna New York Richard Kerens Kenna Harvard

Dead in His Automobile In Philadelphia Garage

Philadelphia police report Wetes a 55 year old clothing manufacturer found dead upright in his private garage. Gas escaped from a fixture in the garage with authorities stating the death was self inflicted.

Philadelphia Wetes

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Areas

A compilation of property conveyances shows numerous transfers across wards including Petworth, Northwest, Southwest, Mount Pleasant, and Randle Highlands. Buyers include Mary M Aulttre Kate Donahue Oscar Brothers and William A Johnson. totals range from 10 to 2600 dollars with numerous lots and squares listed.

Petworth Howard Linton George C. Hough Mary M. Aulttre Kate Donahue Columbia Heights Robert A. Martin Tj Zeb la Pelle Imi B Rose L. Holmes Et al Kawin Katharine A. Colemat Ninth Tandoro Lake Eatelia C Nannie Ty Jackson Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Marion Schaepard John A. Adriaans Ruette John H. Adriaans Stella M. Vale Twenty-Seventh Street Oliva M. Schaepard H. Adriaans J. H. Adriaans Trustog Stella Male Fairlawn Oscar Brothers Ty Smith Same City View Heights Charles C. Stouffer Et al Henry H. Gilfry Louisiana Avenue Northwest Gunton Building Georgianna Serpell Lillie V. Mcullum Square Lillie McCullum John Brawner Reno-Maddison Whipple Orange Firmin Gilen Deer Sarab Pie Perotast Priliem Baum Yeage Neuman Randle Highlands Washington Loan , and Trust Company Trustes United States Realty Company Aduare West Holme and Manor Harry Wardman Nene R Annie L. Goodno Ogurter John Stecklin Arthur C. .Moses Chichester Ethel Maine Horatio N. Tdplin Square sTsa Meridian Hill Harry Kiteeb O Street Morton Schaefer George FB. Stewart Heaton ENA M J. Wolet Os Strhete Charles W. MeCulchern Harrington Horal NS Avenue International and Development Company Harry T. Farrienn, Jr Nineteenth Street Ad Nolan Robert R. Mahoney Fifteenth Gixternth Fannie W. Geary William A. Johnson Charles Oscar A Emamett Baker Warren Street Northeart Harry &. Kite West Holmead Manor Mattte Irwin Harry A. Kite

Legal Record of Claims Court Proceedings and Equity Dockets

United States Court of Claims session with Acting Chief Justice Howry and judges hearing admissions, motions, and arguments. Listed are plaintiffs, defendants, and attorneys across multiple equity and circuit courts, including case numbers, trial dates, and probate actions.

Circuit Court No Justice Wright United States Trust Company Va. Odokndament Plaintif H. Winship Wheatley GH. Symnalenve Catholl George W. Drew John Rideout Gordon & Gordon Jai Mahon Capital ‘Traction Plaintiir R. Ross Perry & Son G. T. Dunlop Justice Stafford United States Va Nathan Johngson Theodors Vorra Goott George F. Collins United States Charles L. Johnson Frank Black Lucinda Johnson John Masterson

Deeds of Trust Listings Across Multiple Squares

Various deeds of trust recorded across squares and additions securing loans from several institutions. Names include George C. Houghax Albert F Fox Edmund K Fox Alice J Reardon Estelle C Jackson Nannie T Jackson Abapla Brown Henry H Bergmann and others. Amounts range from 200 to 96 000 with terms from months to years and semiannual interest.

George C. Houghax Albert F. Fox Edmund K. Fox Alice J. Reardon Iat & Moore & Barboga Virginia N. Feeney G. Columen Ernest J. Belmirat George M. Emmerich German-American Building Association Estelle C. Jackson Nannie T Jackson Abapla Brown Henry H. Bergmann Oriental Building Agiovimicu No Patrick FP. McMahon Joseph A. Burkart John Piiamorris George C. Hough Kerfoot A Fork Leonard Bull Harari Linton Lillie V. McCallum B. Heth Tyger Gensgiaoon Serpell Renry W. Sxegedy James Berry William McK. Winyton Secure Perpetual Building Association Walniama Rat B.C. Thomas Charles Pinger Guy L. Prescott Jamen Berry William McK. Clayton Perpetual Building Association Charlea L. Wade Same Max Kohter Isaac Newman Leon Tohriner Byron U. Graham William Raum Besary L. Reed Thommen A. Reed i Millard Metzger Ayne United States Realty Company Square Edward P. Mert Et Ux Harrily Rust George C. Bowle John F. M. Bowle Brightwood Fark Edwin Howison BR Francia Saul James F Ingleside Q. Francis Saul James Forbes Home Savings Bank Kosciusko Place Wesley B. Jackson An Lo Chapin Brown Henry H. Bergman Ann Beals Michael J. McCabe F. Walter Brandenbure Lloyd A. Douglass Kristina Senebhorn Nello R Annie L. Goodnnvo Percy Thompson Hubert R. Quinter Hady Wardman Thomas Sones Idian Howard Beckley B. Francis Saul G. Percy McGlua Harry A. Kita Trinidad M. Hallback Lucien T. Willams William H. Stryker Cures Burdett Stryker Charlene M. Forrest Harry A. Vegarty Benjamin Graver Jeannetts A. Hollin Charles M. Forrest Elizabeth M. Johnson A. Frost Harry Israel Daborge Worthington Neture Kennedy Brothers William D. Westet Pleasant Plains Mabel J. Voight Chapin Brown Oriental Building Ed. Square Mary C. Daher Samal D. Truitt Robert I. Miller Irving Williamson Lewis H. Wayne Idnland Carrington Equitable Building Association Gelgiva John B. Nicholls Jackaun H. Ralston Heny W. Fisher Xecure Ciizens Equitable Bunding Association SQUA Myrtie L. Schofield James EB. Ellerson Alexander M. Gorman Bally C. M. Fendall Dent

Fine Bargains on Carriages and Horses for Sale

Classified notice lists high quality carriages and harness by Brewster and others, including two-horse victorias, traps, phaetons, and pony vehicles. Also offers a 12-hand pony and a bay 2:4 mare, with requests for horse and carriage buyers and descriptions of locations in Washington area.

Whitman and McClellan Army Brewster Willard Willard Hotel Willard Storage Benton Warfield Annapolia Function John van Bchaich Mass Ave Downey H. W. Smith Arlington Qrets

Proposals for Hauling Ashes and Other Services

War Dept Washington invites sealed proposals for hauling ashes washing towels shoeing horses and winding and regulating clocks for year ending June 30 1914. Proposals due June 6 1913. Also noted are bids for paint wrapping paper time cards and various office supplies with contract terms starting July 4 1913. Commissioner M J Thorp Chief of Supply Div and Purchasing Agent listed.

War Dept Washington J. G Formation M. J. Thorp SOST Portal Service Harleson Fontinaater General

Probate notices from the District of Columbia Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia issues multiple probate and administration notices. Names include Elizabeth Danenhower, Joseph Acton, Margaret Stump, Bard, Ady Taumgarten, Elizabeth Standley, George W. Vans, with claims or creditors warned to present vouchers by specified May dates. Authorities cited include J. Tanner, James L. Farley, and Samuel Glasar, with clerks and attorneys named.

Justice Anderson Blanche M. Swope Harry M. Clabaugh Edwin J. McKes George Wick John H. Wick Clara K. Wieck Co. H. Bauman David H. Graves Rive Alice Noble Blanche Haar Bond Garton & Gordon Beott A. Swearingen Carrie I H. Swearingen J.B. Coon Samuel S. Shedd Maddox Galley L. J. Cavanaugh George Gertman Jacob Diemer Leonora A. Billard H. RB. Moulton Paul B. Stege Walton Kumards Atterney Supreme Court District OF Columbia Antica Tablet of Columbia Joseph Acton Seth Dar James L. Falrey Fourth Street James Tanner Supreme Court OF the District OF Co A. Ti Charles H. Dauman James Tannber Supreme Court OF Ene Lumbla Calumbi Bard Kapfer Tie Furpia Banina Louie BR. Kupfer Colombia Jor Supreme Court OF the Jumbia State of New York Ady Taumgarten Colesbim Samuel J. Glasar Fighteenis Street Minnie Walener Irwin B. Linton Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Columbia Columbia Jettere Elizabeth C. Standley District of Columble RO Harrison Rauthenn James RR Vitla Metriot of Columbia Stanley H. Fischer Attorn Supreme Court OF the District OF John OW Toabney

Magnificent Saegmuller Place auction in Alexandria VA

Public sale of the Saegmuller estate in Alexandria County Virginia following a chancery suit Evana et ale va Saegmuller et ale. The property covers about 240.72 acres with a stone mansion and multiple outbuildings including a power plant and water tank. Located near Washington with access via the Washington and Old Dominian Railway, the sale requires cash with a ten thousand dollar deposit and title examination time.

Sarg Yuller Washseton Old Dominvan Washington Dumanion Electric Washington City Potomac Colonial Architectura M. Norton Taylor Surer A. F Micon Emissionera of Sain

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