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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
38
The NYT notes the value of stockholder lists to promoters and bucket shops. It explains a writ of mandamus enabling access to transfer books, the risks of abuse, and why corporations guard such lists to protect investors and curb targeted solicitations.
Owners of the Lake Steamer Kali yuga, the Cleveland Cliff Iron Company, fear the vessel is lost with seventeen crew after a Friday gale on Lake Huron. Manager J H Sheadle retains hope, awaiting word from the Centurion sent to search Georgian Bay islands.
The Octo-Impetus movement in Chicago aims to erect a $2 million home for physicians with a goal to raise funds. About 160 medical society members are to contribute $5,000 each toward the project. The building will include club rooms lecture halls and facilities meeting physicians needs.
A brief ad style note touts All Well products claiming health benefits and promising ease from many ailments. It references Dr King’s New Life Fills as a remedy available at druggists.
Maggie, known as Hanna's Maggie, runs a private Gotham Hotel kitchen for Mrs. Mark Hanna. The exclusive setup includes a separate kitchen and personal utensils chosen by Maggie. Roosevelt and many public figures have sampled her hash, while Maggie maintains loyalty to the Hanna household.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports Senator Jonathan Polliver of Iowa was urged to apologize after asserting that the University of Chicago campus mimicked a Kansas oil town under pressure from Standard Oil and John D Rockefeller. The faculty clash cited a Meyer misidentification and urged the senator to admit the error.
In Wilmington Delaware October 25 a large Brandywine Park Zoo monkey broke loose from Head Keeper Martin and pounced on Miss Rebecca Welles as she tried to photograph it. The animal screeched and leaped on her tearing her gown while she shielded her face. Keeper Martin dragged the beast away after the attack. The monkey, once from Brazil, has caused disturbances on Milford streets during intoxicated rampages.
Special to The Washington Post Louis Oct 1 Miss Amma Herzel park department stenographer will keep typing with no emotion despite a $200,000$ inheritance from her uncle. She jokes a $25,000 sum won’t change her work ethic or life, living at 4151 Green Sea Place with her mother and three brothers. Uncle Joseph Herzel of San Francisco died leaving about $2,000 in cash.
Butte Montana October 23 James F Barnes awaiting trial for the murder of Patrick Banley on September 3 died in the county jail last night from self imposed starvation. He refused food for three days, fearing a mob would lynch him again after a prior attempt. His stomach was too weak to hold the poison previously used.
Chicago October 25 1930 session opens with 3000 delegates in attendance The program includes welcome addresses and responses Congressman Madden gives a welcome on behalf of Governor and mayor and lauds Chicago for equal treatment of all residents regardless of race or color
Washington officials will submit amendments to motor vehicle regulations after seeking input from the Washington Automobile Club. Commissioner West invited the club to offer practical views before action, following a suggestion from H C Hunter to criminalize starting cars without the owner’s consent. club president W S Duvall provided a substitute provision, and the board will continue to consult automobilists as it drafts changes to curb curbside starts pilfered lamps and thrown sticks at passing cars.
Mrs Thomas Langhelm of Los Angeles was severely injured when alighting from a street car. Automobilist William R Ruess was mobbed and nearly lynched by a crowd that misread his help in carrying the crippled woman to her home for medical aid. She remained unconscious overnight as Ruess escaped.
Lafayette College honors Prof Francis A March on his eightieth birthday during founders day exercises in Easton Pennsylvania. Trustees offer retirement on his terms and the class of %% donates 1000 for a March alcove in the college library. Degrees conferred include MR Rickard arts, Fussell arts, and Henry Drinker LLD. Dr Guyot Cameron of Princeton delivers annual address on France in its Military Literature.
The article promotes Old Point Comfort as a resort with Fort Monroe Hampton Institute and the Chamberlin hotel. It highlights Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company trips at 6:30 pm from the foot of Seventh Street and other depots, plus a weekday Charles Macalester run from Seventh Street wharf at 9:00 am and 2:30 pm to Washington. A Potomac trip offers canal views and an onboard cafe.
From the New York American Chuck Connors known as the mayor of Chinatown mourns his wife Wellie who died after a long illness at St Josephs Hospital. He recalled her as patient and gentle and said she taught him his ABCs in three days. Her funeral will be from Deoyers street with expenses paid by friends.
James and William warn their country uncle to beware strangers in New York. A supposed con man, Prof Lostowerl, nearly swindles Uncle Joseph, leading to a risky plan to recover money. In the end, a joke reveals the professor’s integrity and Uncle Joseph’s stubborn pride.
Viola Allen headlines Clyde Fitchs The Toast of the Town at the National Theater with Betty Singleton inspired role and an elaborate four act production. Isabel Irving, Fanny Addison Pitt and a strong cast support a show described as magnificence under Fitch direction.
William A Milliken won a $2000 verdict in Circuit Court No 2 against Napoleon B Dotson. The suit claimed a $25 000 commission for selling 10 000 acres of coal land in Harlan County Kentucky. The sale failed due to railroad access, and the jury found Dotson liable for the commission despite the stalled deal.
Alice Perks through her attorney began proceedings for divorce from Vergill Parks after a July 31 193 married in Jefferson Indiana. A similar plea for divorce was filed by Frederick J Sherrer from Mary W Sherrer, married April 24 1900 with no children. Co Respondent named in petition by Malcolm Hufty. Judge Anderson authorized Emil Holer executor to sell Ruplville land for 15000. Attorney Leon Tobrin er represented. Also a notice touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver or kidney diseases.
The legal record lists justices including the Chief Justice and Harlan with arguments in error cases moving through call and adjournments. It covers cases from Jennings-Reywood Oil Syndicate to the Interstate Commerce Commission appeals, with notes on calls for Thursday October 26, and routine equity and circuit court items in Washington.
Real estate transfers across Washington include Wallace C Stratton to Jane Stratton in Northwest, Amanda Adama to Kate Van, Schultz to Bohannon, Barkman to Joseph Wood, Parka to McPherson Company, Secwton to Tillett, Brodt to Emma Jackson in Petworth, and many other lot and block transactions with amounts ranging from $0 to $3,000 and various mortgage arrangements. Transactions cover multiple neighborhoods: Mount Pleasant, Trinidad, Kalorama Heights, Washington Heights, Petworth, and Moore and Barbour additions, detailing lots, squares, and securing lenders.
Baum sues Hutchins in Circuit Court No 1 alleging that during erection of a party wall at 1231 33 Pennsylvania Ave NW the adjoining property owned by the plaintiff suffered serious damage. Trial before Justice Barnard began yesterday with Leon Tobriner for the plaintiff and Brandenburg & Brandenburg for the defense.
Justice Gould sentenced Albert Locks to six years in the penitentiary after a July Goat Alley attempt to kill Alice Brown. The defendant exclaimed Who, judge, me as the verdict was read, and the trial established the threat of mortal injury. Other items note pension petition, child support increase, and a separate acquittal on a technical point in a false pretenses case involving William H Buchanan.
Justice Barnard holding Circuit Court No 1 certifies the justice of the peace appeal to Justice Gould of Criminal Court No 3 for trial. Gould will begin the trials on Wednesday, November 1, with the first ten cases on the appeal docket to be called.
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