Taft Competent to Judge Says Court Denies Caprice in Property Deal
Justice Stafford of the District Supreme Court rejects a property's owners protest against the act authorizing condemnation of five parcels on Pennsylvania Avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. He upholds the commission’s award totaling 2 050 000, rejecting claims of presidential caprice and finds the court could assume Taft would act under oath. Attorney A B Worthington represented one protesting owner.
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Stafford
District ‘Supreme Court
Pennsylvenia Avenue
Taft
Tis
George Trues Aell
H. Hofer
Dulany
George W.F. Swartzell
A. B. Worthington
Oren
Court reviews land condemnation awards and president's powers
Attorneys submitted a conforming order after a court decision on land takings. Three commissioners would receive 37,500 each, though days worked were unspecified. Justice Stafford reaffirmed that review is limited unless fraud or gross error is proven. judges cannot substitute their view for the appraisers.
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A. A. Birney
Morgan H. Beach
David D.caldwell
Justice Stafford
Stafford
Ede
United States
Belne
JAS W SPRINGMANN DEAD DEPUTY MARSHAL FOR 25 YEARS
James W. Springmann longtime United States deputy marshal for the District died at his home 497 Maryland avenue southwest about 10:20 yesterday morning at age 69 Funeral services will be held at the family home tomorrow at 3 pm Rev Samuel H Greene of Calvery Baptist Church to officiate Interment in Congressional Cemetery He was born in Washington formerly served in the police department His family includes wife Bernette H Springmann daughter Mrs H C Giading of Philadelphia and two sons Frank E and James A Chief Deputy Marshel Robben praised his faithful efficient service noting no prisoner ever escaped under his custody He was popular among judges officials lawyers and other employees at City Hall.
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U.S
James W. Springmann
United States
Maryland Avenue
Springmann
Samuel ‘H. Greene
Calvery Baptist Church
Congressional Cemetery
Springmaen
Washington
District Courts
Fre
Bernette H. Springmann
H.C. Giading
Philadelphia
Frank E
James A
Marshel Robben
Courthouda
Mershal
Alice
Public praise for fire and police departments
Everett Hayden of 1802 Sixteenth Street writes to commend the fire and police departments for their rapid response to a Sunday afternoon house fire. The fire was confined mainly to the back third story and upper hall with little damage below, and officers rescued the family cat from the roof.
Court upholds vagrancy law ruling in local case
In yesterday's pole court session Judge Mullowny discharged two young men after finding insufficient evidence. Attorney John A. Moss argued for dismissal while the judge noted he could entertain a disorderly conduct charge but must follow the higher court interpretation of vagrancy. A repeatedly drunken woman and a wandering man found with 31 in possession were also discharged.
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Court of Appeals
Poles
Mullowny
John A. Moss
Mollowny
Miller ordered to subject Miller property after huge judgment
Justice Wright overruled a demurrer and entered a judgment for 156000 plus against John Barton Miller, secretary-treasurer of the defunct First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown. The ruling follows claims of fund conversion by Miller and determines steps toward enforcement of the judgment. Other pending actions hinge on Justice Wright’s forthcoming decision.
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Winun Earl Auwruse
First Cooperative Building Association
Georgetown
John Barton Miller
Miller
Ambrose
Justice Wright
Feast in Shrine of Sacred Heart Adoration Begins
Forty hours of adoration start this morning at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart with silent exposition and a high mass at 6 35. The devotion continues today and tomorrow ending Sunday at 11. Rev Dr Cacher preaches this evening and tomorrow evening at 7 30. Sunday evening he addresses the inaugural meeting of the Men's League of the Sacred Heart, organized by Jesuit missionaries during the recent shrine mission.
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League of the Sacred Heart
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Coroner urges stenographer aid at morgue inquest work
Dr. Nevitt submits annual report to commissioners calling for a clerical stenographer to record inquest testimony at the morgue. He notes existing method yields imperfect notes, slows proceedings, and proposes a trained assistant to improve accuracy and speed. He cites 1412 bodies/certificates last year and a rising workload with two morgue workers.
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Br. J. Ramasy
Nevitt
Saya
Washington
New Building Rules Issued for District Permits
The District completes new building regulations and first codes arrived at the Municipal building. Building Inspector Morris Hacker says distribution will begin soon. The rules take effect November 15, with contractors still allowed permits under the old regulations until then, though permits cannot be issued on that day.
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Morris Hacker
Pasteurization Aims to Reduce Typhoid Risk in District Milk
Dr William Woodward District health officer cautions pasteurization will not eliminate typhoid danger. He notes commissioners cannot order universal pasteurization and argues the district’s milk supply may not be the sole cause of the high typhoid prevalence. He cites other cities with raw milk that see less disease impact.
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Willam €. Woodward
Traffic Board weighs ban on heavy hauling on select streets
City commissioners seek to restrict heavy hauling wagons to reduce congestion and improve safety on residential streets. They have asked Corporation Counsel Thomas for an opinion on their power to enact police regulations excluding certain vehicles. A ruling on Fifteenth Street between H Street and the Treasury building is pending.
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Pon Corporation
Thomas
Fifteenth Street
H Street
Treasury Building
Plans for Pocahontas Memorial Meeting
The Pocahontas Memorial Association held its first fall meeting at the Ebbitt House to discuss subscription totals for the Pocahontas and Capt. Joan Smith monument. A subsequent meeting will seek the remaining 35,000, and a bill for a 5,000 Congress appropriation will be introduced.
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Pocahontas Memorial Association
Ebbitt House
Nemory
Pocahontas
Joan Smith
Congress
Engineers Meet Today in Appalachian Association Session
Nearly 73 prominent civil, mining, and railroad engineers plus geologists and university professors arrived for the Appalachian Engineering Association meeting at the New Wilerd this morning. Br. E A Schubert, Norfolk and Western Railway mineralogist, will open the session. William Page will welcome visitors. C E B Krebs, West Virginia state geologist, will respond to the address of welcome. A memorial to Gen. E Gaujot, founder of mining engineering, will be presented at the morning session. A large geology survey delegation is expected.
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Appalachian Engineering Association
Wilerd
Br. E.A. Schubert
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bio
Page
C. EB. Krebs
West Virginia
Gen. E. Gaujot
American Institute
Mining Engineering
Toutine Busidées Willa
The
Geolosical Survey
G. O. Sailth
Dirsetop
W. Eaves
Che
Revival at Fifth Baptist Church Gains Converts
Evangelist Dr John Roach Stratton joins Pastor Rev John Brigg at Fifth Baptist Church for revival services. Stratton will preach tonight and tomorrow at 7 45 o clock. Two weeks of meetings have drawn large crowds with 75 conversions reported.
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John Brigg
Fifth Baptist Church
John Roach Stratton
Stratton
de. Stratton
Fitth” Baptist Church
Jail Sentence for Wife Beater in Police Court
Jerey Connor faced the police court fasterday charged with beating his wife Wilhelmina. Mrs Connor testified showing bruises and the judge, Mutlowny, ordered four months in jail. The case reflects ongoing concern over domestic violence in the community.
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Jerey Connor
Wilhelmina
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