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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1914

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3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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