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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1909

Page

6

Ninety-Two New Lawyers Admitted in DC Supreme Court

In the District of Columbia Supreme Court yesterday eighty seven young men and five young women were qualified to practice law. Notables include Barnes of the city and C Edward Wright of New Hampshire. The admitted women are Rebecca L Blaine Laura B Cotper Ida May Daly and Sophie Bishop Kent. Barnes stated he does not plan to practice presently. Chairman Dennis noted admission follows a strict examination.

Ostmaster Barnes Supreme Court of the District of Columbia A T Bf, Barnes C. Edward Wright New Hampshire Ranger Rebecca L. Blaine Iowa Laura B Cotper Maryland Ida May Daly District of Columba Sophie Bishop Kent Rhode Island Barnes

Assault and Settlements Tangle Willow Tree Alley Case

In police court Johnny Wise faces assault charges after a dispute with Mary Lee over a thrown object. Joseph Smith, named by contractor Ridgeley, is accused of assault with a brick costing two teeth and a scar. Judge Mullowny imposes a $5 fine.

Mullowny Johnny Wise Wise Mary Lee Mary Johnnie Sac Johnnle Ia Willow Tree Alley Alice Boyd Alice Pat Creagh Joseph Smith Ridgeley Mulloway Steith

Damages Paid in District Street Improvements Case

Frank Benen, 18, pleads not guilty to four counts of taking models from the National Museum. Detective Evans testifies of a confession and pawned items. A pawnbroker identifies him. bail set at $1,000 pending grand jury action. Beach’s wife plans loyalty amid property damage settlements. District reports over $919,000 paid in damages to property owners due to Union Station street grades and steam railroad improvements. Remaining minor claims under negotiation. total savings of $24,000 from compromises. grade damage commission handled 146 realty cases across nine divisions this fiscal year.

Frank Benen National Museum Evans Beach Couft

Georgetown hotelkeeper seeks delay after affidavit fails

Benjamin Lenovitz a Georgetown hotelkeeper charged with a disorderly house filed an affidavit through attorney Campbell Carrington citing his inability to producer material witnesses before next week Assistant United States Attorney Raips agreed to a continuance until a date to be set Fleming Takes Pledge after promising abstinence from intoxicants Judge Malloway accepted the pledge and allowed a brief delay with Fleming leaving penitentiary court after confirming his vow.

Benjamin Lenovitz Georgetown Campbell Carrington United States Raips Given Fleming Joseph Fleming

City Guardians Reappointed by Police Court Judges

The police court judges informed the commissioners yesterday that Brickman Mann Mise Bia Mare and Rabbi Louis Stern have been reappointed to three year terms on the Board of Children's Guardians, replacing terms expiring September 20. Also notes of local advertisements and office changes.

Police Court Uet Brickman Mann Mise Bia, Mare Louis Stern Board of Children's Guardians

Nervous Dyspepsia And Neurasthenia Cure Advertisement

An old newspaper ad describes nervous exhaustion or neurasthenia and its symptoms such as fatigue irritability insomnia and headaches. It claims indigestion causes nerve weakness and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a nerve builder, offering a free sample by mail from Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart W.va Stuart Co Tuart

T G Morsell Dead Washington Architect and Builder

T G Morsell prominent Washington architect and builder died at his Avon, Pennsylvania summer home yesterday afternoon after a several month illness. He lived at 91 WF Street Northwest and helped construct many Capital buildings as a member of Morsell & Dearing. He served on the District board of assessors and led the excise board. He leaves a daughter Mrs Tudor a son Herndon Morsell and a grandson Herndon Tudor Morsell. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with arrangements pending.

ST G Morsell Wetlnown Washington Avoninte Morsell W. V Tudor Mr. Morsell Prince George County WF Street Morsell & Dearing Excise Board Wi ¥ ‘Ruder Herndon Morsel Hat Herndon Tudor Morsell Avonable Glenwood Cemetery

GWU Building Sold for About 800 000 in Investment Move

George Washington University property at Fifteenth and H streets was sold to a local investor syndicate for about 800 000. University to occupy the four story, brick building until season end as buyers plan to remodel or subdivide into 24 to 2 1/2 foot lots. Trustee board weighs sites including Henderson, Sixteenth Street, and Van Ness properties as possible new location.

University Fifteenth Seusion George Washington University Ths F H Smith & Co St Matthews Church Fifteenth Street Columbia Washington Henderson Sixteenth Street Florida Avenue van Ness Seventeenth B Streets The Bureau of American Republic

Fireproofing Basements in Apartments Urged by Fire Marshal

Fire Marshal Nicholson urged amendments to building regulations to require metal lined ceilings and fire resisting construction for storage rooms in apartment basement levels. He warned that stored household goods and inflammable materials create a serious menace, risking rapid spread to upper floors in a fire.

Nicholson Jtastrict Aterial I'letze

Hair dye and shampoo safety urged by health official

District Health Office urges commissioners to ban hair dyes and tonics containing volatile toxic substances and to require poison labels or prohibition. Dr Woodward cites a Washington woman nearly dying from a hair dressing fluid and notes similar cases worldwide urging action to prevent health risks. The proposal, referred to Corporation Counsel for authority, would restrict sale and use of toxic hair preparations in the district.

Ovie Woodward Washington Woodward Statica Thomas Commssoners

League Plans Rallies At Corcoran Headquarters

The League of Republican State Clubs will host an October 15 meeting at its Corcoran building HQ with President H C Snyder presiding. Plans include six winter entertainments featuring national party leaders such as Penrose Beveridge Dolliver La Follette Aldrich and Cannon. Nebraska GOP rally at Corcoran HQ on October 13 to welcome new members under President Sawyer as the league expands in the West.

Aérlen League of Republican State Clubs Corcoran H.C Snyder League Senatora Penrose Bevaridge Dolliver la Follette Aldrich Cannon Republican Party Nebraska Republican State Sayler League of Republican Dheftiet

Sentences Meted in Criminal Court After Guilty Pleas

Yesterday in Criminal Court John Yarrig alias William Robinson was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to cutting a colored woman with a azor and knife. James Keating alias John O'Donnell received two years and six months for thirteen counts of housebreaking and larceny. Others labeled as Richard Berry John Montgomery and Jacob Gwena drew two years one year and one year respectively for related offenses.

Criminal Court John Yarrig William Robinson Ten Eara Justice Stata Bod James Keating John O'Donnell Keating Richard Berry John Montgomery Jacob Gwena

District trees planted set record in fiscal year ending June 2

The district planted 3,988 trees, with 2,408 set out last fall and 1,580 last spring, at a total cost of 15,455.49. Species included ash elm maple and oaks among 15 kinds, with 978 sycamore and 216 poplars listed. The effort exceeded the previous year by 69 trees and reflects higher costs for skilled labor and nursery planting.

Will of B W Morgan Divides Estate Among Heirs

Will of Richera W Morgan dated July 8 186 is filed for probate. Morgan a Georgetown resident died recently. Estate left to daughter Eath Morgan Priest in trust to pay net income to widow Mary C Morgan for life, then divided equally among four surviving children. Attorney Leo P Harlow represents executrix.

Richera W. Morgan Morgan Georgetown Eath Morgan Priest Mary C. Morgan Leo P. Harlow Washington Alexandria

Marek Guards and Allied Titles in Opera Overture Mix

A garbled list of musical works and authors appears, including Marek and Gobin Guards, Overture Rialto, ver Intermense Dew Drops, Britania Creme de la Creme, Mexican 1471 On the Meza Grande, Fantasia on Septeh Irizh and English-Airs Marek King of Nagiand, and a final fragment The Btar-Spangied Benker.

Marek Gobin Guards Britania Nagiand Benker

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