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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1906

Page

5

Merchants Demand Railroad Equal Footing With Baltimore

Washington commercial interests press for railroads to grant favorable rates matching Baltimore and other ports. The Jobbers and Shippers Association and allied groups plan a Friday meeting at the New Willard Hotel to discuss forming a chamber of commerce and securing exhibition space for the Jamestown Exposition. An active merchant canvass will seek subscriptions to 3,600 feet of exhibit space and advance Greater Washington Movement aims.

City Baltimore New Willard Hotel Washington Jobbers and Shippers’ Association Greater Washington Jobbers and Shippers” Association Business Men's Association Fobbers and Shippers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerces Board of Trade Norfolk

Bridge Rights and Supreme Court Motions In 1907

Solicitor General Hoyt moved to advance Union Bridge Company v United States over the Allegheny River at Pittsburg to resolve if Congress can delegate to the Secretary of War the power to declare what obstructs navigation. The case follows a $5000 fine for refusal to raise the bridge and raises broad questions about federal authority over navigable waterways. The United States also pressed for December 3 hearing on Falk & Bro tobacco dutiable upon withdrawal, risking a potential $41 million annual loss to the government if taxed on withdrawal. Other actions include Sullivan v St Louis Brownsville and Mexico Railway Company and Abramsmosenberger certiorari denial. Kansas City mayor must pay a $1009 fine for assuming office post-deposition. Virginia vs West Virginia slated for March 4, 1907, on partition deeds. Montana Mining Company granted leave to file an injunction against St Louis Mining Company over Drumsummon mine ownership.

Hoyt United States Supreme Court Union Bridge Company United States Allegheny River Pittsburg Congress B Secretary of War Secretary of War Circuit Court For Southern District of Texas Sullivan St Louis, Brownsville Kansas Rose Kansas City Kans Supreme Court Montana Mining Company SL Loula Mining Company

United States Claims Vaina Tract of Land Trust Case

In a federal case advanced in the Eastern District, United States contends a tract of land in Virginia was acquired through a trust arrangement involving nationalist factions and a price conspiracy. Indictments allege conspiracy with removal schemes, while writs of habeas corpus were denied.

United States Vainapis Pinel Virginia Federe

Miss Jordan Wins Case on District Property Trust

The District Court of Appeals affirmed in Lendrum v Jordan that a real estate trust may be upheld even if a will is void for perpetuity. Miss Gabrella Jordan of New York will receive the Carney estate valued at $360,000 with $8,000 acres of Texas ranch land. The U.S. Supreme Court adopted the same view, preserving the trust and the disposition to Jordan despite questions about the will’s validity.

Gabrella Jordan New York Carney District Court of Appeals Lendrum Jordan United States Supreme Court Texas Thomas Carney Leroy Taylor Judge Draper Mississippi

Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Harmful Docket Notes

The District of Columbia appellate and equity courts list cases including Moran vs Wagner and Boyd vs Elila, with assignments and hearings noted. Criminal and circuit court entries cover United States vs multiple defendants, judgments by default, pleas of guilty or not guilty, and continuations, plus probate will filings and executory details.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Seth Shepard McComas Charles H. Robbey Irrigation Land and Improvement Company Va. Hitchcock Parker Et al Heald Et al Bel Central National Bank Bhartaleeves Wa Capital Traction Company Messra J. J. Lightfoot Gainer Va. Caplia United States Frank McKnight William Bronough Unites States Armatead Lee Herman Sullivan Justice Barnard Natue L. Babbitt Eugene F. Daeman United Sites Preston Thornton Henry Grant Edmund Plaimiff Redmond Forsyth Va Fearson McDonald Vs. Webb Nicoles Ness Scott Va Springman Daniel Va Campbell Probato Court Justice Gould Ruth Dennison Sarah Henry Will Moxparet Shanahan

Real estate transfers list across multiple subdivisions

A dated notice details numerous property transfers and trusts in multiple suburbs. Names include Elizabeth Browning, Mary Ashburn, Minte Garrett, Florence Leger, Shelton Cameroun, and Galen Tr. among others. Amounts range from $5 to $100 with various lots, blocks, and subdivisions specified and several transfers subject to trusts.

Deanwood M. Elizabeth M. Browning Jnc. W Wm. O. Binghurn Butler Barney Farm Faenny E.carter Lucy Wiseman Matilde A T. Madden John Cook Trustes Charles BD Patsey J. Tibbett Umbia Heights Margaret Davis Mary A. Ashburn Breuninger Florence Leger Eugene Adelson B. Skelton Lot HK Cheater Luin BM. McCormick Chas Inc W. Roth Merophres Muble Whitney Close Michael J. Haowett Pinehurst Price Part Square Sad Sthrey Galen T. Tr Dulin Fairmce

Damages Award Confirmed For Little Sisters Of The Poor

Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court signed an order confirming a verdict of the grade crossing claims commission that awards $5,000 in damages to the Little Sisters of the Poor. The award stems from changes to the grade of Hi street affecting their property, with District authorities agreeing to the assessment.

Barnard Justice Barnard District Supreme Court Grade Claims Commission Little Sisters of the Poor Hi Street

Contested Title to Boundary Street Land in Supreme Court

The dispute centers on land on Boundary Street where occupants claim possession under Robert Peter’s deed, while the government asserts no title. Boundary line disputes and long occupation by occupants and successors challenge the United States title, with adverse possession not valid against the federal government. Robert C. Fox long contested federal patent attempts, and Congress has repeatedly defeated quitclaim bills. Defendants are William H. Lewis, trustee, and Alfred E. T. Hausmann.

Ter Ts Ton Robert Peter Boundary Street United States Robert C. Fox Congress William H. Lewis Alleen Alfred E. T. Hausmann

Grand Jury Indicts Several in City Case Load

Indictments returned: Walter Snowden and William Brooks for embezzlement. Daniel Feeley Henry Divers John Reagan Edward Hopkins for housebreaking and larceny. Ashley Cooper for receiving stolen property. Henry Carrow for grand larceny. Charges against John Richardson embezzlement Will iam Brown housebreaking Henry Schread Robert Fulton grand larceny ignored. Mrs Jennie J May indicted for assault with intent to kill Taiden Conen granted delay. arraignment set for November 11 after illness and hospital confinement.

Grand Jury Walter Snowden Wiliam Brooks Daniel Feeley Henry Divers John Reagan Edward Hopkins Ashley Cooper Henry Carrow Jonn Richardson William Brown Henry Schread Robert Fulton Grand Conen Jennie _J. May Justice Stafford Criminal Court No. 1 May

St Patrick s Church Receives Bequest From Shanahan Will

St Patrick s Church to receive 100 from the Margaret Shanahan estate under a will dated December 1 195 and filed yesterday for probate. Real estate goes to friend Thomas Welsh or grand-nephew Joseph C Sheehy, held in trust for nephews and nieces. Specific properties include 8 Virginia Avenue SE 1257 1243 1251 Fourth St NW and 139 141 F St SW. Residue of personalty to be held in trust for relatives.

Margaret Shanahan St. Patrick’s Church Thomas, Welsh Joseph C. Sheehy Virginia Avenue Fourth Street F Street

Directory of Washington area druggists and shops

A long OCR fragment lists numerous drugstores and shop names across Washington, with addresses on streets like 7th, Pa Avenue, Q Street, and 14th Street. It appears as a directory snippet naming various firms, pharmacists, and locations in different city sectors such as NorthWest Southwest and Southeast.

Groff Held for Killing in Spectacular Fight

Ralph L Groff was held for the grand jury after a coroner s jury found him responsible for the stabbing death of William Mekheim Miles early Sunday. Miles and ally Thomas Copeland attacked Groff, who fought back and bore marks. Key witness Miss Minnie Elgen testified Miles was the aggressor.

Ralph L Groff Willam Mekheim - Miles Miles I Ofclack Misa Min‘nie Elgen Thomas E. Copeland Cornwell and Harthen Frank C. Stuart The Pennsylvania Glazebrook Divinle

Jobbers Send Approval for Jamestown Exposition Exhibit

Formal notification from the Jobbers and Shippers Association confirms approval of the municipal exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. Commissioner Macfarland requested Congress consider any needed appropriation, per a letter from Woodworth Clum Assistant Secretary.

Macfarland Com-missioner Woodworth Clum The Aess Mott Business Men’s Association Board of Trade Congress

Demonstration of language phonograph at Droop's

A Droop Sonke store demonstration promotes a phonograph language system that teaches through wax records and text, enabling spoken practice with immediate playback. Mr. Brian Dunne, ex-Washington journalist, heads the program for International Correspondence Schools. Spanish emphasis highlighted by a large South American map in the window.

Droop's H. F Droop ‘Sonkc & Co Pennsylvania Avenue Brian Dunne Washington Department of Languages International Correspondence Scranton Pay Scege Danze

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