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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1909

Page

26

Police Court Roundup of Riotous Night and Odd Trials

A chaotic note recounts Rachel Webstar, 37, arraigned for assault with a dangerous weapon after a confrontation at Fifteenth and G streets NW. The piece links a razor in her shoe to a prior dispute with Mamie Berry Thomas, describes a jury trial request, and mentions various local incidents including a dancing contest disruption and a street encounter.

Rachel Webstar Polored Cunet Rachel Thomas Taylor BMCA Mamie Berry Thomas Rachel Fightesenth Mie Berry Mamie Peyton Paole

Public Endorsement of Father John's Medicine Statement

Public statement from Mr and Mrs Handel Hobson praising Father John's Medicine. They recount their ill son Joseph who improved after using the remedy, claiming it cured throat and chest troubles and brought overall health. They urge others to try the medicine, noting their gratitude and urging trust in the product.

Father John Handel Ot Feir Seara Father Johns Josephs Father Tin Handel Hobson

Marriage Hurdled as Bellew Playa Detective Intervenes

Detective Stuart Stewart sought to wed a girl one year of age in Washington. Clerk Mr Hellew halted the license after police alert. The girl, held for her safety, tearfully confessed love while her parents consented but a brother in law opposed the match. Clifton Foresta authorities alerted. the girl remains in detention.

Bellew Robert Stewart RF Hellow Hellew Wre Grant Pennsylvania Avenue Harvey Given Stewart Given Clifton Foresta

Land Awards Opposed in Hearing on Condemnation

In District Supreme Court Justice Stafford heard objections to awards by the condemnation commission for five blocks south of Pennsylvania Avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets NW. Owners contended the act is unconstitutional and that the alley right of way was improperly condemned. Government counsel argued eminent domain validity and lack of title to alley land. The court took the matter under advisement.

Justice Stafford District Supreme Court Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets Orrin G Staple Matthew Trimble Samuel G Cornwell Stephen Guttle J H W Kettler Thomas Worthington Ishd United States Supreme Court Congress United States Jan A A Birney Birney Wilton J Lambert William J © Sullivan R Rony Perry

Rev G W H Troop Deposed From Ministry at St John’s

In Georgetown yesterday morning Bishop Alfred Harding formally deposed the Rev GW H Troop former assistant rector of St John’s Episcopal Church. The action, read at a brief service attended by parishioners, marks Troop’s separation from ministry for reasons not involving his moral character. Troop was not present. a statement from Harding will be issued to all diocesan churches.

Georgetown W H Troop Alfred Harding Washington Unitarian Church Harding Troop Measochu Getty Hishoy Garang Walt County Mr .Troop Metallers J St Blake Christ Church F B Howien St John S

Concerts Begin At 4 30 On Potomac Drive Band Stand

Concerns announce 4 30 start for band concerts at Potomac Drive band stand on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tomorrow Fifteenth Cavalry Band from Fort Myer to perform, next Saturday Engineer Band from Washington Bar racks. Future concerts to be led by Maine Band. Fountain project planned near Park road and Fourteenth Street northwest. Frank Fenton released after habeas corpus relief in Ontario.

Potomac Drive Fifteenth Cavalry Fort Myer Engineer Washington Barracks Eiven Maine J 3S Garlana Water Department Park Road Frank Fenton Prank Penton Hamilton Ontario

Supreme Court Hears Motion on Charlottesville Murder Case

The United States Supreme Court opens its second week with numerous motions and petitions. It reviews Waeskey vs Hammer from Alaska and Cuba related cases, Newburyport bank notes fraud claims, and the Herzog case involving McCue of Charlottesville Va who was hanged for his wife’s murder. The court also weighs insurance policy disputes over hanging risk and a Delaware and Maine railroad dispute. Justice Peckham and Moody absent due to illness but improving.

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Society notes on morals and society leaders in early 20th century era

A society column critiques shifting moral standards and gender roles, argues for equal moral expectations, and laments harsh punitive systems. It references public figures and hosts such as Miss Macdonald, Mr Whigham, Mrs Astor, and Princess Cantacuzene, noting social rituals, engagements, and charitable events amid evolving etiquette.

Supreme Court Records Open With Wide Roster Of Petitions

The document lists numerous petitioners and petition for writs of certiorari to the United States circuit courts of appeals. Names include Texas Fuel Company and Henry Du Boisens Company along with various claimants and corporate entities. Proceedings reference circuits, dates, and procedural actions across many dockets, with adjustments for advancing or denying certiorari and scheduled arguments noted.

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Real Estate Transfers List From Northwest Washington

A long list details various property transfers in Washington City noting buyers, sellers, and parcel specifics. Entries include Freeland McDonall, Curren, Gooch, Paget, Gordon, and Klipaway among others, with lots and blocks across multiple streets such as Eleventh Street Northwest and Fourteenth Street Northwest, plus references to Chevy Chase and boundary marks. The notice enumerates numerous parcels, trustees, and the involved trusts or individuals with varying square footage and price indications.

Fairmount Heights McDonall Eleventh Street Burrvill Richard H Gruanell Jonnon North Columbia Mary Ho Gooth Lowe Joseph Paget Edward Dean “Caveaigham Chevy Chaze Fulton Gordon Pameb Kennetunk Readty Company Granby Robert McQuisio Kathy Woodtnge Loula HM Pumphrey Fia Pighnedrd Pare Norns Wash Risgh Wilam Wy Price Charles Minkima Kalorama James Wo Wheeley Lenia James Ony Sheeley Nauta Pert Margarat Mildegg Ougpar Shafer Arusre Union Mary Cascidy Casper Ninth Tooth Ernest King Vermont ‘Avenue Ninth Street earthwest—Wita Mets Trukteas William Clabaugh St End Oringeet Willhaca Gisteogh Willem Mo Meles Mary Meixe Taylor

Ormes Reach Agreement In Custody And Maintenance Case

In a Supreme Court session yesterday Harry A Orme and his wife settled their dispute amicably. The agreement provides for the three children to spend consecutive basgeats with their parents. Orme will fund a trustee to yield an income of ten dollars annually for Mrs Orme for maintenance. Orme denied the cruelty charge.

Harry A Orme Orme Mrs Orme Supreme Court

Missionary Society Meeting Set At Metropolitan AME

Arrangements are complete for the second quarterly meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the AME Zion Church to be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Metropolitan AME Church Washington district representatives from all societies and churches will attend District President Mrs JW Smith and Metropolitan Church head Mrs Scott Jones organize the event.

Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society A. M. E Zion Church Metropoltan A.M E Washington JW Smith Scott Jones Society of the Metropolitan Church

Deeds of Trust and Property Entries Across District Areas

A long list of deeds of trust and secured notes across multiple districts includes John A Rares and others in Pleasant Plains, Matthiay EK, Chapin Brows, and Henry Ho. Entries mention properties in Chevy Chase, Homewood, Richmond Park, and Woodridge with various lenders, interest rates, and terms, detailing lien amounts and semiannual payments.

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Takes the Black Veil Sister Mary Alphonsa Professes Vows

In Geenge town Sister Mary Alphonsa of the Visitation professed her vows in a ceremony led by Rt Rev Mgr Thomas S Lee. The rite featured a solemn high mass with Francis A Tondart of Georgetown University assisting and a musical program from Visitation Academy. Flora Reiter of Rochester sang the offertory duet arranged by Perosi with a quartet.

Vleltaton Geenge Mary Alphonsa Visitation Academy Perosi Massister Alphonsa Flora Reiter Rorhester

Red Cross Aid Planned for Key West Storm Victims

The American Red Cross will provide food relief to storm sufferers at Key West aided by an emergency post at Kiely Weat. JC Lowenoy of Atlante Gs is dispatched to assess needs and report to Washington. The move follows a mayoral appeal for federal assistance reaching the White House and War Department.

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