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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1918

Page

7

Jump in motor fees gains in six months in district

Wade H Coombs reports a surge in District motor vehicle revenues for 1917 1918 with six month receipts under the new law totaling 137 080 beating the prior six months under the old law by more than 120 000. The law raises fees by horsepower and requires annual registration with prorating suggested to ease perceived inequities.

Wade H Coombs Ifvensea Ascal Dietrick Coomby Congress Coombs Firemsea Deenpes

Georgetown prep students enter Army Training Corps

Under a new War Department Georgetown University high school and preparatory students may join the student army training corps. Previously only graduates qualified. Eligibility now requires meeting army physical standards and being over 18. Many Georgetown prep students have been admitted. The university can enroll students not yet finished with high school.

Offic Ala War Department Georgetown University High School University Trart & Corps Weratofore Army Georgetown Preparatory School Student Army Training Corps Sud

Western seeks divorce and custody in Arizona desertion case

Earl Western filed for an absolute divorce from Ceda Saville Western in equity court alleging misconduct and desertion. He states they married August 28, 1910, in Yuma Arizona and have two children Bertha 7 and lead 6. He asks custody of both children noting Bertha remains with him and the younger with a Detroit couple claiming adoption he disputes.

Earl Western Equity Ceda Saville Western Western Yuma Ariz Bertha Lead Detroit

Garfield Rejects Wage Increase for Bituminous Miners

Fuel Administrator Garfield refused to grant higher wages to bituminous coal miners, saying the situation did not warrant increases under the war stabilization plan. Bituminous workers, under government orders to maintain current pay until war end or two years, were told by UMW president Frank J. Hayes that existing information did not justify raises. Further information on the matter would be reviewed later.

Garfield Frank J. Hayes United Mine Workers

Civilian Commissions Offered for Army Officers Training

A notification to Capt. T. F. Tracy at Catholic University announces opportunities for men of draft age to apply for officer training. Civilians may apply directly to the school without preliminary military training. Interested individuals can obtain application blanks by visiting in person or writing to Capt. T. F. Tracy at the Catholic University.

T. FP. Tracy Catholic University T. F. Tracy Catholia University Lanyer Time Jational Radio Lath Usts Anatt

Georgetown bridge land appraised at 827474 for approaches

Reported by commissioners to Chief Justice McCoy the land needed for Georgetown side bridge approaches totals 824,474 including improvements. The parcel spans M Street blocks 3434 to 3445 and Water Street boathouse site with varied valuations for mill site, stores, rear grounds, and alleyway totaling 82,474.

McCoy District Supreme Court Georgetown Key Bridge M Street Thirty-fourth Thirty-fifth Street Water Street Thirty-ffth Thirty-sixth Streets

Woman Held in Killing of Common-Law Husband

A coroner's jury found Rosie Brown alias Rosie Williams responsible for the death of James Williams, her common-law husband, and held her for the grand jury. Williams died at Casulty Hospital after a wound said to be caused by a glass thrown by the woman along with four stab wounds.

Rosie Brown Rosie Williams James Williams Williams Casualty Hospital

Cupid Faces Long Lines at Marriage Bureau

Between the flu and Friday Cupid faced delays at the marriage license bureau yesterday. Five licenses were issued, only one to a white person. Friday is adult day, but yesterday set a record for applicant scarcity. Col. Kroll, bureau clerk, hopes it won’t recur, fearing impact on his season batting average once influenza ends.

Cupid Col. Kroll

War Revenue Bill Delayed Until After November Elections

The war revenue bill will not reach the Senate before the November elections as Senate Finance Committee chair Senator Simmons announced. He said the panel cannot complete revisions by October 29 and anticipates presenting the redrafted measure after Congress reconvenes on November 12. The committee continues work during recess and has advanced tax provisions on insurance paragraphs while delaying inheritance tax announcements.

Senate Simmons Senate Finance Committee House Congress

Americans Killed and Wounded In Fighting on the French Front

United States forces list casualties from the Western Front with a mix of deaths from wounds and disease, plus numerous wounded and prisoners. Names and hometowns span from Elvedin actions to cancellations of missing in action and details of severities.

Americans Named in Day's Canadian Casualty List

Ottawa lists Americans in casualty roll. Names span killed in action, died of wounds, and wounded or gassed, including F Kelly of Chicago and J Reid of Fairpoint Ohio. Also notes Grandson of Gen Sigel wounded. Corporal John E Sigel, linked to Lewistown and Detroit origins.

Cook Novack John J Cleveland Ohio Beany James S Short Creek Cordes Willie H Kleinman Fred G North Wales Pruett Homer Canebrake Shaughnessy John E Missoula Mont Sickles H. A West de Pere Wis Gaab Henry J Ashland Ala Creech Horton Harlan Dever Charles B Casper Tex Domaghy Earnest P Latrobe Donahue R. T Watertown Dak Fries Leonard Bartingen Luxemburg Gladfelter G. W South Milwaukee Gray Albert C Philadelphia Henry David B Brooklyn Hubert Sherman Eldorado Kana Thughes James New York Hill John H N.Y Thomas HL Lavacea Kirkland Robert L Clanton Lillard Rosa O Maysville Okla Lehpamer Joseph Chicago Levine Samuel McGrath Leo Grand Island Nebr Marti James P Worcester Mass Mattson August FB Republic Mich Miller Detmar A Spokane Wash Smith Thomas E Schutzenbach Louis Shultz Lester B Greenville Suttern Antonio Rochester N. Y. Thomas St. Kimo Coahoma White Charles W Madison Wia Wicon Prleat River Idaho Theutenant Day Ottawa Ontario F. Kelly L. Rearick Oil City F. Stevens Frankaville J. Wade Kansas City J. Clark Harvey, Il J. Prochee Hammond Ind J. Reid Fairpoint J. J. Harkin Winchester W. Shorts Montpelier F. Miller Auburn W. Bowles J. Mar Sigel John E. Sigel Frans Sigel

Probate notices from the District of Columbia courts

Notices warning creditors and heirs to file claims or proofs of debt under administrations in probate court Nos 25021 2504 5071 24983 detailing estates of Joan Jones George W Henner William Bimmona and Cephas W Beott with dates of appearances and deadlines in October 1918 and December 1918 issued by the District of Columbia Supreme Court Probate Court and Deputy Register of Wills.

Probate and estate notices in the District of Columbia

Legal notices announce proceedings in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Documents include adverse possession action in re Edward Rimmons Lewis heirs, probate letters for Charles Stouffer, Fanny Wilhoite estate, and Helen H Hardin. Notices require claimants to file by specified dates.

Supreme Court OF TL Distrot Columbia Mecty Tours Chapin Ho Hauman Frank Devdaes Edward Rimmons Lewie Washington Post Jong Ashley Gould Testisealy JR. Young FL Gunningham

Administration notices from District of Columbia probate cases

Notices from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia announce letters of administration and testamentary on estates of Joseph Armstead Williams and Mary Blanche Magsuder. Creditors are warned to file claims with vouchers by specified dates, otherwise they may be excluded from the estate.Expires in October 1919 and October 1910 respectively, with officers and attorneys named.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Thina Nottes District of Calumbia Las District Androneky J. Janes Eighth Street Hhwest WM. Clark Tay Wille Durot Columbia Supreme Court OF the District of Columba District of Columbia Ortobe Medowa Kenyir Street MO J Griffith Weld Alvin L. Newwyer Fanny EK Wilhoite Ma. Buerite M. Bradley Irving Wilhoite Washington Law Reporter Washington Post Jennings Bailey WM. Clark Taylor Register of Willis Suprema Court OF District Or of Columbia Atlanta Diatrict of Helen H. Hardin Tate of Georgia Glen Trust Company OF Georgia Viu FE. Murphy Atlacta Register of Wills District of Colunbia Probate Joseph Armstead Williama Lata A. D Mary William B Ising Street Sealy WM. Taylor James E Padgett Mary Blanche Magsuder Petriot of Columbia Eugene Morgan M Street Dietrich Golambis Pretate Court

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