Judge Riley Passes Away After Long Public Career
William Garnett Rey known as Judge Riley dies at Washington lum hospital from general breakdown due to old age. Prominent Virginian attorney and judge before the Civil War, he held posts in consular service and the Fifth Judicial District Court, with a famed tale of shooting a queen in Zanzibar attached to his name.
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William Garnett Rey
Judge Riley
Washington Asylum
Washington
Betty Leatherbury Riley
Alde
Eastville
Northampton County
Accomac County
Virginia
Henry A. Wise
Washington College
Pennsylvania
University of Virginia
Commonwealth
Accamac
Fifth Judicial District Court
Virginia District Court of Appeals
Southern Claims, Commission
la Guayra
Venezuela
Grant
Senate
Zanzibar
Riley
Harrison
Puerto Cabello
Cleveland
Negro accused by lawyers in police court case
John Young a negro was arrested and brought before Judge Neal on a vagrancy charge filed by Attorney Armand W. Scott with support from Peyton Mantin Ambler Moss and Clinkscales. They testified of losses claimed to result from Young acting as a capper between prisoners and interested parties. Young earned $3 a week and was fined $206. A motion for a new trial was announced and execution of the sentence stayed on his personal bond.
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John Young
Eal Om
Armand W. Scott
Peyton Mantin
Ambler, Moss
Clinkscales
Scott
Hent
Young
Ullins
Neal
Yagraw
Frisbie
Judge Cole
Twohey
Stotler
Mr. Twohey
Cole
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Stutler
West
Stutler
Divorces Sought in Two Cases Amid Infidelity Allegations
George A Hell through attorneys sues Isabelle A Heil for divorce alleging infidelity and names a co respondent while seeking custody of four children. John W Houchen with attorney Emig files for absolute divorce from Edna Honenen citing infidelity and a co respondent. Church reopening exercises at West Washington Al Church South planned with program including solos, violin pieces, and remarks. Monument Elevator back in service at Washington Monument enabling top access after boiler replacement. International Correspondence University renamed Intercontinental Correspondence University by order signed by Justice Anderson.
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George A. Hell
Edward G Ni
John 8. Whitt
Vescer
Isabelle A. Heil
Mr. Hell
John W. Houchen
Tington E. Emig
Vesterday
Edna Honenen
West Washington al
Church South
JL Py Prettyman
Laura Black
J. F. Wilhite
Joseph Harrison
J. Holdsworth Gordon
Mrs. Bird
Stutler Trial Ends With Questions on Records and Gifts
Final hearing into mal administration by Warner Stutler of the street cleaning department concludes. Commissioners press reliability of office records, question late disclosures about inspector pay and alleged gifts. Testimony reveals prior statements, date discrepancies, and possible misdated orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Robinson
Warner Stutler
Bintler
Commissioner West
Stutler
R. W. Rusk
West
Macfarland
Great Doctor Lorentz Offers Free To Ni Ta Catarrh Cure
Doctor Lorentz announces a liberal distribution of 500000 sample bottles of To Ni Ta for catarrh cure. He claims years of research behind the remedy and offers free copies of the formula and his medical booklet to doctors and patients who request by mail from his Flatiron Building New York address.
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de. Lorentz
Wetlasewa Philanthropit
Lorentz
Flatiron
New York
Testimony closes in Stutler bribery case with delays expected
Witnesses described improper reporting and off the books expenses. Inspector Stutler admitted loans from colleagues and gifts from inspectors while denying favoritism to Contractor Rusk. Documentary evidence suggested extra payments to Rusk persisted monthly beyond weather or events. Decision likely after Commissioner Macfarland returns from vacation.
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Stutler
Beymer
Bayley
Rusk
Warfield
Health Department
Contractor Ready
Ready
Robinson
Cole
Macfarland
Rosa Stern’s Condition Critical After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Miss Rosa Stern, twenty three, attempted self harm at her family home on 1325 Tenth Street North after distress over her fiancé’s serious illness. She bled from a throat wound, was operated on at Emergency Hospital, and remains in critical condition with shock and blood loss.
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Rosa Stern
Tenth Street North
Miss Storm
Goldsboro
N.C
Miss Stern
Rule of Estate to Widow and Other Notices
The will of Mort. K. Wei dated January 22 1899 was filed for probate. It leaves $20000 to the widow Helen, $1000 to niece Florence Kahn Clinton Iowa, $1060 to niece Rena Kahn and to nephew Gordon Kahn. A $1000 bequest goes to nephew Edgar Deutsch New York City. Brother Jonas B. Well of Keokuk Iowa receives 3500 and the remainder to the widow. Contingent beneficiaries equal the legatees. Widow and brother named executors. Articles of incorporation filed for several companies with various stock and named officers. A schooner captain from Baltimore, William J. Cochran, was arraigned for larceny and disorderly conduct. fined $15 or 45 days jail. Gen Nelson Miles deeds trust on lot 10 block 28 Columbia Heights to secure $5000 at 4 1/2 percent for three years. Justice Anderson presides over District Supreme Court during vacation term, to be followed by Chief Justice Clabaugh September 13.
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Mort. K. Wei
Helen
Florence Kahn
Clinton
Iowa
Neice
Rena Kahn
Gordon Kahn
Edgar Deutsch
New York City
Jonas B. Well
Keokuk
Wiliam J. Cochran
Baltimore
Mills
Fraser
Cochran
Harry Griffith
Gen. Miles
Columbia Heights
Gen. Nelson &. Miles
Albert A. Wilson
John B. Larner
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Justice Anderson
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Clabaugh
Vermont
Fashions September issue offers New York styles plus golden red gowns
The September Fashions issue from S Kann Sons & Co highlights New York and Paris fashion pages with a latest gown in golden red tones and balloon sleeves. It includes articles for many readers, home notes, and style sketches, inviting readers to obtain a copy at the pattern counter.
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Fashions
S. Kann, Sons & Co
New York
Sues for loss of fingers in factory accident
A minor sues Grant Manufacturing for 10000 in the District Supreme Court alleging negligence that crushed four fingers on October 14 while removing metal from a cutting machine. The boy sues through his father William Redding as next friend. John J. Brosnan and James B. Archer Jr. counsel.
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District Supreme Court
Jonn H.redding
Grant Manufacturing Company
William Redding
John J. Brosnan
James B. Archer, Jr
Higher Court Takes West v Standard Oil Case
Justice Anderson granted a writ of certiorari on motion by A Leftwich Sinclair for Stanchard Oil to move the West versus Standard Oil case from Emanuel M. Hewlett, justice of the peace, to the District Supreme Court for trial. West seeks damages of 3 percent for alleged negligence. case moves to Circuit Court under district concurrent jurisdiction rules.
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Justice Anderson
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Stanchard Oil Company
Emanuel M. Hewlett
Circuit Court
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court of the District
Chief Belt To Attend International Fire Engineers Convention
City bulletin notes Chief Belt has permission to attend the thirty second annual convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers in Chattanooga Tennessee September 13 to 26. The item also promotes Finley’s Diamond F Distilled Water and local merchants offering supplies and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Belt
International Association of Fire Engineers
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Thos. J, Fisher &G
Ine
Dubant
Commissioner Macfarland
Gaddis
Allena
McOr
Berd
Mr. West
Will of
Mort. K. Weil
Register For Probate
John A. Miller
Alired D. Smith
Lillian &. Butler
Marvin A. Custis
Georges Raymond MU
A. Clay Campbell
Charles W. Embrey
Ralph ¥. Campbell
Davis & Co
E. W. McCormick
BE. T. Kritschmann
E. M. Freeman
Boston and Eastern Anthracite Coal Company
Thomas S. Moffatt
James A. Smith
Remier
Rrian
Hecht
House of Representatives
Robert
Mamie Harris
Glick’s Alley
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
City Bulletin
Suley
Wilson & Mayers
J. T. D. Pyles
Corporation
Duvall
Board of Children’s Guardians
Supreme Court
Finley
Mass
Ave
Joyce Engraving Company
Star
George W. Driver
Penna. Ave
Woodward
Moore
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Mase
Great Bear Spring Co
House & Herrmann’s
Post Business Office
Forest City
The
Washington Post
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Heurich Brewing Co
Maerten
Phone West
Horn’s
MAYER
Een Verona
Highly Gt R & Co
Hubbard Heating CO
F Street
N. W
Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
Tolman Laundry
Cor
Sixth and Cats
Victor E.adler
Clothing House
7Th St
Washington Gas Light
St. NW
Burlington, Vt
Uneeda Biscuit
the Sunday Post
Shewsra
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