German Naval Officer Faces Execution in London Tower
A translated portion of Carl Hans Ledy's last letter from the Tower of London reveals his foresight of execution as a German spy. He notes Sherman’s war view, seeks to protect friends, and pleads leniency for those he cares about as he awaits fate in the tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penner
Gen. Sherman
Omaha
Sherman
Carl Hans Ledy
Tower of London
Tower
Supreme Court record of various justices and attorneys in early 20th century cases
The document lists multiple sessions before the United States Supreme Court and lower courts, detailing judges such as the Chief Justice and Justices Mo KReesa Welmes Day Hughes Van Devanter Lamas Pitrey, and names of plaintiffs like The Johner Estate, Limited, and parties including George Il Hrewa et al. It records trial dates, arguments by lawyers including Ghee Monroe, Mollerey, Lee Mouree, and Silliman, and mentions of United States Court of Claims, Customs Appeals, and District of Columbia Circuit Court proceedings with numerous case numbers and attorney teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Mo Kreesa
Justice Welmes
Justice Day
Hughes
Justice van Devanter
Justis Lamas
Justice Pitrey
Rebort Watharsten
New York City
A Hamps
Portland
Greg
Jotn Hyboot Vandalis
Lester L. Smrxent
Magatengten, Co
Jerry A. Mathews
Waehingtes, Thot
Prartice Nord Amon Sage
Jorge Kampe
Ghee Monroe
Mollereey
Lee Mouree
Johner Estate, Limited
George Il Hrewa
Silliman
A A. Weider
Kolstuman
Wy Walhiac Mh
Cowan
Peagie
Starr
Uhnola
Mayuan
Attornry
Agi Uowinead
Harry
Mevarney
Lara
Eernr
sLoid Ohy
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Che
Justi Robb
Ace Mero
Lectric Neating Company
Gull
Cooper
Nathan Heart
Bob Vesees
Nathan Heard
Yo. Porter
Mrany
Tigbenn
Appellant
Tuegene Brown
Appellee
Hers Briesen
Her & Co
Knickerbocker Mimw Company
Wor Ctarke
Shiney RO Perry
Appeliecard
Werc Clarke
Totya Patterson
Woeeland Washington Motor Company
Alexander
Supreme Court
Equity Court
Justice 3Lecny
Cegnen Iron Company
Safford
Jaare & Hates and
Treva, Jr
Safer
Meade Lense
Tarr & Witts
Bos Pusall
Decree “Pro Coufasso Pnat
Attarnee
Malina
Alecres
Soattores
George Co
Gettraan Snate
Sneth
Tate
Beans Seibag Ts
Deccen
EL Co
Lefendant's
Attornes
Wrestle Wheaties Jy Aut
Fleal Decree
Tnt
Bacon & Milans
Fendrors
Atturneys
Sheehy & Mammo Es Sarumens
Fenleuts
Bearning
Linus
Taney den Tobeiser
C. Hom Ritar
Vest Harnvirk Ve. Enewirk
Vagtind
Elen Sa
Takson
Je Hsp
Attorness
Colrathan Noody
Donce
Janes
Jobson
Univert
Emimla
Gt Bortter
Jyffords
Dittom
Soa
Tare Estate of
AC Iran
Yucker, Kenyon & Vafarlanl
Peake
King
Iwi Seetiu
Pattery
Riutell
T Lox
Thore Estate of
Phemas M. Kelley
Henver Haell
U Lentam
Itufir
Sullivap
Burke Ne
ixCurd
Keane
Garou —Lambert
Vratman
SZ Ottenberg
Smith
Hamilton
American Elementary
Elec
Deeds of Trust Listings Across Multiple Blocks
A compilation of deeds of trust record entries across Washington Highlands Square North Grounds Reservoir View and adjacent additions. It documents numerous trustees, debt amounts from 800 to 3,000 dollars, secured properties in blocks and lots, and associated lending institutions such as Northern Liberty German-American Build Association Oriental Building Association Seventh Street Savings Bank and others.
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Aquare
Mantel
Mack
Square
James F. Horan
Chaplo Browns
Henry HW. Bergmann
Secure
Oriental Building Association
Genara R. Johnston
Henry JH. Bergmann
Charles Schafer
Northern Liberty
Moore and
Barbour
del BE. Morgan Et Ax
George M. Emmerich
Douglas S. Mackall
Washington
Permanent Building Association
North Grounds
Columbian University
Lillian Connelly
Charles Fairfax
Charles
Shreve, Jr
Seventh Street Savings Bank
Reservoir View
Edith H. Gottwald
Chapin Brown
Oriental Talkiing Association
Clark
Renie
Maurice A. McAuliffe
Ax. Te
Ernest L. Schmidt
Henry W. Offutt Et
Mackall
Cure Washington
Elizabeth Sowerbutts
A. Phillips
oOthniel A. Pendleton
G. Luntille Smith
Norman B. Hyon
W. Smith
Whitney Closh
Reginald E. Fencell
Norton M. Tittle
Joseph F. Page
William M- Terrell
Howard M. Eichian
Robert E. P. Keelter
William L. Miller
Ri ‘Thomas Roblassa
Argtle
Path
Arner L. Bliss
Howard R. van Law
Louie H. Peak
Whteon F. ‘Clark
M. M. Mace
Lot
Haries W. Hlig
Mamuel A. Drury
James B. Nicholson
Lee Brown
Premzantially
Tota
I Have Been Placed In Concrete Beneath This Old Tower
A veteran recalls reflecting on duty and sacrifice as he faces potential execution and the risk of being remembered as a war victim. A spiritual adviser visited him, offering solace as he contemplates General Sherman’s remark about war and the fate of spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Bond Order Dismissed in Divorce Case
Justice McCoy dismissed the rule against William M. Sammons of the Ventosa apartments in a District Supreme Court divorce action at Mrs. Sammons request. The bond of 1000 to remain in jurisdiction was not required as the couple reconciled. The Sammons mentioned is not the William S Sammons of the 713 Ninth Street NW firm W W Sammons & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice McCoy
District Supreme Court
Wiliam M. Sammons
Ventosa
Sammons
William
Www
Sammons & Son
Ninth Street
Firebugs Suspected After Repeated Local Fires In Alexandria
A series of unexplained fires in Alexandria, Virginia, alarms officials who suspect an incendiary at work. A frame dwelling near Oronoco and Royal was found ablaze about 5:20 am, quickly controlled by the Columbia engine. Previous week saw a night watchman at a factory uncover a fire near a building, and other minor blazes occurred at the abandoned Washington Southern Railway station. Meanwhile, court actions addressed property sales and a funeral for Charles H. Darley. Lectures by Rev. Dr. Duffey planned for Sundays, and plans for a gathering of Alexandria Retail Merchants were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Darley
Duffey
Washington
King Atrest
Alexandria
Oroneco and
Royal Streeta
Cameron and
Fayette Streets
MILKMEN PROTEST OVER MILK SAFETY RATINGS
Health officials moved to publish bacteriological records of pasteurized milk in Washington after dairymen protested, warning the ratings are misleading and may seek injunctions to block disclosure. A Monday hearing will allow the protestants to present their case. District quarantine was proclaimed to curb foot and mouth disease risks, empowering inspection and destruction of infected animals and enforcing penalties up to forty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Health Department
Washington Denlera
Dairymen's Association For Washington
Siddons
Board
Matthew O'Brien
Henry E. Davis
Dairymen
Weedward
Mall
Department
William CC. Woodward
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Danbury Hatters Brief Seeks Reversing Sherman Judgment
Alton B. Parker and Frank L. Mulholland ask the Supreme Court to set aside the 252000 antitrust penalty against 186 hat factory workers in Danbury Norwalk and Bethel Connecticut. They argue most defendants did not参与 in the boycott and were penalized for union membership and property ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Alton B. Parker
Frank L. Mulholland
Supreme Court
Norwalk
Bethel
Conn
D. E. Loewe & Co
Prier
United Hatters
Recorder Not A Judge U S Attorney Opinion On Stamp Tax
U S Attorney Laskey says the recorder of deeds lacks authority to rule on taxability of instruments offered for record under the 1914 revenue act. He urges recorders to remind filers to affix revenue stamps, and places responsibility on the instrument’s presenter to ensure the stamp is proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Laskey
United States
Recorder of Deeds
Internal Revenue Act
Charles F. Benjamin
Perpetual Building Association
Spanish War Officers to Dine at Army and Navy Club
The District of Columbia Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War plans an informal dinner this evening at the Army and Navy Club. Its members include commissioned officers from the army navy marine corps and revenue cutter service who served during the Spanish war. Col. John L. Clem is commander of the district commandery.
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District of Columbia
Naval and Military Order
Army and Navy Club
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Revenue Cutter
Sarvvjce
John L. Clem
Robbery on D Street Targets Mrs Sabina in Broad Night Snatch
Mrs Pauline B Sabina of 430 Fourth Street Northeast reports a boy about 14 snatched her pocketbook on D Street Northeast between Fourth and Fifth at about 10 PM Thursday. The bag held $25 in new ones, a pearl-handled knife, and a silver pencil. Suspect fled into an alley. police given a good description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline B. Sabina
Fourth Street
D Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
First Precinct
Justice de Forges
Rozenaie Street
Help for the Belgians Relief Fund in Washington
The Belgian relief committee led by Mrs. John A. Logan opened at the Cripps building, 426 Seventh Street NW, collecting clothing and food. A shipload of supplies is expected from the National Capital, with daily drives and Sunday appeals to ministers and congregations for funds and items. John C. Wice visited, offering guidance on packing food, and a $50 donation was noted. Checks payable to the District of Columbia Belgian relief fund. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays.
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Belgian Relief Fund Committee
Cripps
Seventh Street
John A. Logan
Washington
John C. Wice
Navy
Strict of Columbia Belgian Relief Fund
Cap
Ins. Co
Waverly
Lagden
Keyster
Westes
Ashford
Ligleton
Kisselem
Yarran Rxa
Cattery
Lewis
Rochester
National Capital
Car Dept. Bierridane Veiver
Noack MY
Kilroy
Monarc
Goren
Elker
Awe
Byrnp
Pltford
Emerson Or
Mt Crampton
Dasrett
Az Ager
Cjeer
Mikesell
Schoenemans
Green
Holmes
Espeys
Bhipley Bk
Ray
McCrelgl
Ve. Wiame
Goodinen
Hurdelia
Kearney
Kreiger
Anarm
Muara
Brunswicke National
Ternate
Poans Bankers
Deceptn
Robinette
Deorge Johngan
PO Borden
Metropolitan Central
Thom Ir
de Elseman
Weir
Tonney
Werkerley
de Aulen
Kenne
Keith Ls
Smith
al Gilmere
Wateon
Oet
Aes Manning
Ecklot
St Parsiey
Oes
Goa
Intercouncil
aEz
Hiennan
Galt
Griffin
Betts
Keene Schultela
Grimin
Dring
Boudren
O'Connor
Aik Totels
Knights OF Columba League
Lassagne
Az Carrol
Coumell
Spalding Counc
Reaves
Morgan Me
McCarthy
al Si Holtman
Ead
McCann
Moore
Hemptn
McDonough
Tatler
Gourley
Pudsinck
Tac
Aus
Savage
Plarce
McLaugh
Mickie
Ang Prodders
Western Union
Bambos
Laanepary
Griga
Marvin
Bexton
Peynton
ST Mb
Rusk
Andrews
Willson
Poole
Spiker
Stewart
McCloeky
Toraia
Wea
Voss
Kirk
Braves
Takoma
Kellogg
Tos
al S
Jordan Oe
PhD
Woodward
Sullivan
Ben Vt
Columbia
Weinberger
Biull
Lew Joney
Baker
Browne
Mitrailleuses
TB - Wagner
Shrakes
Lamum Sewo
Merthenta’ ‘Trane
Co Doerner A &2
Buckey
Wiltberge Teutonies Pirates Gardner
Staub
Buck
Mdarreley
Sheppard
Woertenarke
Fourteenth Street
Yanigen
Phetye Bro
Mitchell
Burber
Whitney
Schiade
King Tha Ay Brandes
WI Crowley
Selteer
Giants
Girardi
Cartrag Gaizsa
Birneman
Sheaffer Cry
Hodge
Forrister
Walen
Col T Russo
Everett
Sparrow
Duckpn Legue
Howe
MacCartes
Boore
Mortis
Coleman
Lawcon
Duckpin
Leagu Sieblitz
State
Risler
Ashe
Ae of Cornel
Chetr
Auguste
Breen
Werch
Bt Grodard
Keeping Families Together through Charities Work
J Lawrence Solly, director of the board of children's guardians, told the Women's Alliance of All Souls Unitarian Church that the real job of the Associated Charities is to keep families intact. He urged exhausting every resource before placing children with the District and proposed a staff of visitors to monitor mothers who temporarily surrender children and ensure eventual return. He warned against rushing to juvenile court and noted Dr. W Wendte spoke on foreign relations and religious conferences in Geneva Amsterdam and Paris.
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Associated Charities
Director Solly
J. Lawrence Solly
Board of Children
Women's Alliance of All Souls’ Unitarian Church
Solly
Con- Ereas
W. Wendte
Department of Foreign Relations
American Unitarian Church
Geneva
Amsterdam
Paris
Police Notes Reported Robberies and Incidents
Police notes detail numerous thefts and losses including a brass auto horn pump and rotor tools from a 2919 Pennsylvania SE address and a pink silk dress from a Northwest resident. Also listed are a coal shipment, automobile parts, a bay horse theft report, a collision near Tenth and D Streets NW, a warehouse fire, and autopsy on Private Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Frazier
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thomas Lydane
Vermont Avenue
Ralph Fraser
Mattie Lawyith
Thirteenth Street
Joseph E. Rogers
M Street
University Club
William Shafer
First Street
Third and Gatreeta
Henry Jeffrey
H Street
Hearing on reciprocal transfers postponed to Tuesday
A hearing before the public utilities commission and representatives of Capital Traction and Washington and Maryland Railway was postponed from yesterday to next Tuesday at 10 a m to enable a full board to hear the matter at the junction of the two lines at Fourteenth and Kennedy Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Capital Traction
Washington and Maryland Railway Companies
Hnea
Fourteenth
Kennedy
Fifth Annual Novelty Bat Dance At Lodge No. 173
Three hundred people attended the fifth annual novelty bat dance hosted by the Hebrew Young Men's Lodge No. 173 IO BS at the old Masonic Temple in Ninth and F streets northwest on Thursday night. Powerse Orchestra provided music. The arranging committee included J Waskow, M Cohen, Dr. Benjamin Newhouse, M Miller, J Kimé, J Abramson, J Kramer, I Cowan, K Bretler, M Abramson, M Braunstein, M Becker, Dr. C Gordom, and H Moghtnaky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Young Men's Lodge No. 173
IO BS
Old Masonic Temple
Powerse Orchestra
J. Waskow
M. Cohen
Benjamin Newhouse
M Miller
J. Kimé
J. Abramson
J. Kramer
I. Cowan
K. Bretler
M. Abramson
M. Braunstein
M. Becker
Dr. C. Gordom, and
H. Moghtnaky
Forty Years of Service: Daniel W. Beach Sr. Dies
Funeral services are set for Daniel W. Beach Sr. a 40 year veteran of the Government Printing Office. The Washington man born in Ohio in 184 died Wednesday and will be buried at his son Harry Beach’s home at 3139 Twenty fourth Street NW. Survived by wife and four sons, two of whom work at the government printing office or the bureau of printing and engraving. Members of Phil Sheridan Post 6 G A R Lincoln Camp Veterans will attend. Military veterans’ organizations and former Civil War service anchor his life story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Beach
Government Printing Office
Harry
Beach
Phil Sheridan
Lincoln Camp
Sena
Veterans
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Mr. Head
Ohio
Printing Office
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Eiseman’s Corner
Seventh & E Streets
Eiseman & CO
Lody
Man
United States Court of Claims
Cares
Dav MooFerd
Cdwin J. Rutledge
Martha At’ Daalidani
Alesse
King & King
Plaintiffs
WF Norris
United Seaces
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Montgomery
Anse
Tric Company
Attseneye
Whitford, Richardson, Thinrow—Riout
Bie
Thigpen
Weeks
Henders Belaney
C. H. Bryan
Attor
Tinean, Milks t—Moulton
Cunningham 'S
Cunningham
Attorneys
Coombe— Ambrose
Hurdette
Burde
Probey
Attor ‘Urys
Douglas
Rufio &Bear Diggs
Lambert
Alpher
Wedderburn
National Metropolitan Bank
Richards
Halston & Richardson
Pdoroghue
Lewin, Wilams
Ctstik
Margaret Dergmenn
Len'er—Darr
Circlit
Justice Gould
Resen
Haute of Garnishes
Plamethia
Alexander Walt Wellett
Stubblefield
Sands
Thaiutit
RB Behrend
Tates
Lanahas
Washington Railway and Piedre Company
Easby-Smith—Johnson
White
Washington Railway and Etrecrc Company
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LamSer—Johnson
Edwards
Kirby
Ridcut— Nealp
Noble
Crane Et al
Key. Smith
Lewis—Maaddox
Archer
Wiley Ve
Quinn— Sweetell
Washington Railway
Ampary Et al
Gardiner, Hamby & Sohten
Hogan
Pistrire National Bank Va
Cockrell Et Sal
Attornneys
Harvard & Johnson
Neale
Exstriet of Columbia
Salars
Winslow, Attorneys
Brandenbure—Muire
Circuit Court
Justice Staffort
Anarcatia Hank
Ettarnes
George C. Gertiman
Munsey ‘Frust Company
Filacher, Lanbert—Hanley
Attorne
Coyington
Toitel
Jacob Aidouh
Pierpont Gillion
J.C. Foater
Charles Allen
Lenge Foun Wenapou
Gunty
WA. Robinson
Philp Howard
Sulry
Alward
Criminal Court NO. 4Nraon. —Mr. Justice
Fancom Va. Hawkins
Piniotfft
TD. W. O'Donoghue
H. G. Kimball
Moneyweight Swale Company
Stern
Collaway
Seterius Nicholson
Ney
Tepper & Gusack
Spates Vs. Walls Company
C. M. Folton
Lampbert & Yeatman
Mactan
District of Columbin
M. J. Calvert
T. W. O'Brien
K. G Whiteford
L. J. Mather
Petal
Justice Anderson
Nore
Portland Street
Sixteenth
Girard Streets
Justice McCor
Noah B. Bell
James KH. Winslow
J. Wt. Smith
Hererly
H. Robertson
King Ug
Charlotte T. Dalley
Carmelia Lacavero
BLL
Scautlag, Toomey
John Hancock
H. Preavatt Gatley
Joseph Hill
W. H. Delaney
Ragan & Taylor
Mary C. Howe
Walter BR. Howe
B. Cromelin
the Capital Refining Company Ve
Laws Simon
Replevin
L . B. Barlow
Samus W. Augenstein
A. Gylyen J. Lachs
Marion J. Lachs
Leon Tobnner
The
White Company
Washington Herald Company
Plain Thie
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Linsie Liolmesoa
Peyton Holmes
Plaiotif
J. A. Stewart
Ormoco Iron Company
Willams
Ye Safford
Platotif
W. Tt. Harr
E. S. Duvall, Jr
Pho
Loniea
Gregory
Mary F. Thompann
Suena Vista
Sallie M. Jacker
Charles A. Armstrong
Tenth Street
Theodore T. Simona
Jota H Carter
Aquare Bao
Capitol Street
Morris Foret Et Ux
Purity Paper Bottle Company
Origiam
Whitehaven
Warren W. Biges
Lelle D Emig
Florida Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourtesoth
Frank B. Kelly
Gijut
Harry B. Wine
Tenth
Joan J. Byers
Daniel A. Sullivan
Q Street
Robert Armour
Jamon B. Lambie
Fifth
J. Edward Fowler
Casario Falcons
Luis
Good Hope Park
Galen EF. Green
Martha A. Mayse
Lois
Henry
Amos Etux
Jacob M. Stein
I Street
Sixth
Elisabeth Chipringman
Gustave W. Forsberg
Wisconsin Avenue
Helen M
Juliet P. Williams
Jota TF
Barry Farm
Elizebeth Sowertutis
Arthur Dorsey
Gart
Pleasant Plains
Harry BR. Willson
Thomas J Reut
Square Couth
Whitney Close
William M. Terrellet Ax
Reginald Fennell
Ridge
Mary W Clark
Austin H
Howard M Etchison
Howard M. Etchison
John T. Knctt
Washington Heights
Howard M. Richigan
Mary W. Clark
Nepwwypapert ReHiy
William M. Sammons
Corporation Court
L. C. Barley
FR. B. Washington
Kate Redmond
Husband
Mary Cassidy
Chanlea H. Darley
Charles H. Darley
Julia V. Nalle
South Alfred Street
W.F. Watson
Firet Baptist Church
Alexandria-Washington
State Association of Retail Merchants
Alexandria Retail Merchants Association
J. W. Duffey
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church South
Samuel Posey
Wilkes Street
W. F. Watson
First Baptist Church
L. L. Perkins
Equitable Surety Co
Seuthers Bt
Danbury Hatters
Supreme Court of
Police
R. Smaller
Florida Avenue Northeast
John Harahan
Fifteenth Street Northwest
Freda Maryland
Dstresta
Maryland
H. BH. Kettridge
Ontario Road
R. L. Spire
North Capitol Street
D. C
Lieut. Bauer
Medical Corps
Washington Barracks
James F. Walsh
Corps of Engineers
Hunting Creek
Walsh
Youngstown
John G Davidson
T Street
Fifteenth Streets
Jules Demonet
Connecticut Avenue
Demonet
L Street
John F. Grassprenner
Todd Place
New York Avenue
Astoria
Frank A. Carroll
He Wants
Perkins
Gover
Calvert Shop
G. P
Edmonston
Edmonston, & CO
Naiman