Bankruptcy filing reveals Johnson liabilities meet assets
Richard A Johnson, son in law of Senator Gorman and ex Gurley & Johnson broker, files voluntary bankruptcy showing $429,457 debts and $373,457 assets. Unsecured creditors dominate. assets consist of open accounts and delegated notes. Court papers list dozens of unsecured claims and notes from Washington and district creditors, with no exemptions claimed.
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Gorman
Gurley & Johnson
Richard A Johnson
Esterday
Tansbert & Baker
Washington
Johnson
KE. A. McIntire & ‘A
McIntire & Marshall
New York Stock, Brokers
Senator Gorman
Laurel
District of Columbia
New York
Pierre Waggaman
Thomas E Waggaman
Cathie University of America
Bankruptcy
GMW
J. M. Augumbaugh
Asnold
Arnold
Mre CH
OC. Ainsworth
Julia HK Benham
J. M
OM. Brodie
A W. Blumenberg
M. R Blumenberg
F. W. Borglano
L. Burchell
J. Brickenstein
James F. Marbon
M. W. Blumenberg
P. Johnson
George Field
Church
Mawin Collins J R
HL Cromwell
H. M. Camp
Julian M. Cabell
Croak
Masterday
D. Casey
RG Campbell
H. A
J CG. Toy
GD. Faining
W. A. Harris
Henry Hantt
N. L. Jackson
Della 8 Jackson
Annie E. Johnson
Charles J Wappler
T. M. Kelley
J. Porter Lawrence
J. A. Lockwood
W. TP. Metcalf
R. Wf. Montgomery
G. Murphy
R. L. Maddor
T. A Robbing
E. S Mion
Harrington Mille
James S. Morrell
E & Minor
D. P. McCormack
W. McKanney
A. McCarthy
Hch
LB Platt
W. Prescott
Amy
Preantt
FG Wen
Wiki Wooster
Wills
Ot White
TD Wrakin
A. Whitford
S Thomas Weeks
Watts
JW Brown
Wales
Charles
T J Biggins
Z Black
A. Boyd
Brandenburg
T Bride
A. J. Bradish
W. W. Boyer
C. B. Brown
James T Bradford
A. BB. Casseman
E. C. Clark
Pierre Waggoman
C. Woo
George EB. Burmans
R. Humphrey
L. Winfield
W. Gray
Charles J. Govern
W. Gurley
Carolyn J. Harper
A. Weinfeld
L. Weinfeld
B.C. White
C. K.wilson
W. H. Yerkes
Ledger Entries From Mislaid Ledger Totals 485.41
The item lists multiple names with individual charges or payments, including HLO Mitchell 59.45 and HLO Brooks 144.86, plus larger sums for McGoodwin 12190.26, Dent Cottey 17700, and Thompson 17624.26. It notes old accounts charged off to profit and loss as names were not given due to transfer from a mislaid ledger, with a final total of 29,080.83 and overall total 485.41.
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Hlo Mitchell
Delegates Seek World Peace Conference From Roosevelt
Delegates of the Interparliamentary Union, traveling to Washington, urge President Roosevelt to invite rulers worldwide to form a universal peace arbitration board to handle disputes and avert future wars. Philip Stanhope and Robert Apponyi predict a historic move. The party tours Chicago, with religious services en route and a prairie field sight memorable to visitors.
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Chicago
Interparliamentary Union
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Washington
Philip Stanhope
Robert Apponyi
Chamber of Deputies
Hungary
Colorado
Denver
Detroit
Beer a shooting sparks Italian workers in Washington
Two Italian railroad workers, Louis Palmetti and Ferro Calmaio, quarrelled after work over beer on New Jersey avenue near First and G streets SE. Palmetti shot Calmaio point blank, Calmaio wounded and near death at Providence Hospital. Palmetti fled, authorities seek him as he heads toward the river and Italian camps near Alexandria.
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Washington
Providence Hospital
Louis Palmettis
Ferro
New Jersey Avenue
First and
G Streets
Calmaio
Palmetti
Carmalo
Calmalo
Fifth Precinct
Bayne
Lfe
Alexandria
Virginia
Palmeét
Action on Yeatman's Bond in U S Court
The government sues the estate of Henry L. Cranford and his heirs Margaret J Cranford Joseph H Cranford and Percy Cranford to reach 320000 as a surety on Yeatman's disbursing bond. United States Attorney Beach and AUSA Jesse C Adkins represent the government.
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Mm Equity
United States
William §&. Yeatman
War Department
Margaret J Cranford
Joseph H. Cranford
Percy Cranford
Henry L. Cranford
Yeatman
Beach
Jesse C. Adkins
Death by Own Action At Soldiers Home Grounds
The man who died by shooting himself on the Soldiers' Home grounds Friday remains unidentified. The body lies in the morgue and workers from a filtration plant deny prior recognition. A button implying ties to the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers was found on his sleeve, but veteran engineers could not establish his identity.
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Lile
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
Washington
Woman found near Totomac River sent to asylum
Laura Whitney, a young Black woman, was found by police near the Totomac River wharves on Sunday. She was examined for sanity by police surgeons, who noted two prior stays at St Elizabeth's Asylum and recommended returning her there.
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Laura Whitney
Totomac
St. Eligabeth's Asylum
Health Notice Platts Chloride disinfects typhoid spread
Public health alert urges boiling of drinking water and use of Platts Chloride to disinfect water pipes cellars and waste systems. Describes Platts Chloride as colorless, odorless, non staining, disinfectant that removes foul odors and disease breeding matter. A quart bottle lasts about four months for an average family and is sold by druggists grocers and house furnishing dealers.
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Platt’s
Waggaman Resigns as Catholic University Treasurer
John W. Pilling responds in court as Thomas E. Waggaman resigns from the Catholic University of America treasurer and board seat following Cardinal Gibbons request. Attorneys will supervise university finances until trustees meet in the fall.
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Catholic University
John W. Pilling
Thomas E. Waggaman
Catholic University of America
Waggaman
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholi University
Williamson
Mr. Waggaman
Detective Becomes Benedict In Surprise St Louis Marriage
Detective Warren of the Washington police secretly wed Anna Raff, widow of Detective Raft, in St. Louis on September 17, 1904. The ceremony at the Christian Church parsonage was performed by Rev. F N Calvin. The couple returned to Washington the next day amid congratulations from friends and fellow officers.
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St. Louis
F. N. Calvin
The
Christian Church
Anna
Harry R. Warren
Washington, D. C
Raft
Warren
Washington
Raff
Eugene Wells
Eighth Street
Christian Church Parsonage
Family agreement allows each Swing to sell property without consent
A March 30 1948 instrument filed at the recorder of deeds lets Clement L Swing and Barbara W Swing, his wife, independently own and dispose of real estate, ending alimony claims and maintenance suit. Their children’s education is addressed in the agreement. Mil dred Mont is arrested for petit larceny after a weeklong pursuit.
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Clement L. Swing
Barbara W. Swing
Recorder of Deeds
Swing
Asphalt cargo unloaded as court fight looms in New York
The State Department has not received a protest from New York and Bermudez Asphalt Co. over the sale of Bermudez lake asphalt by Gen. Castro's receiver. The Kennett cargo from Venezuela is being unloaded in New York while Venezuela seeks action against the U S. company. Proceeds will be held in credit until Venezuelan court decisions.
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State Department
New York
Kennett
Venezuela
Ambrose HH. Carner
Guanaco
High Federal Court of
George W. 8. Whitney
New York and Bermudez Company
Te Corporation
Tem plars in train wreck injures rack up
Six Knights Templars and several others injured when the eastbound Atlantic Express Pullman section derailed near Junction City Kansas. The rear car rolled off an embankment while the train ran at high speed. Injuries range from bruises to possible fatal head wounds. several victims from Providence Rhode Island and other cities were listed among the injured and shaken passengers returning from the San Francisco conclave.
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Junction City
Kans
Knights ‘Templars
Atlantic
Union Pacific
St. Johns Commandery
Knights Templars
Calvary Commandery
Providence
R. I
San Francisco
Fred
Goburn
Woonsocket
R. L
A. Johnson
JH. W. Rice
A. L. Peck
Henry A. Carpenter
Water Darby
Walter S. Grout
W. H. Carpenter
G. W. Webster
Putnam, Conn
H. Reynolds
J. Goff
H. Clarke
Charlotte
N. C
Knives Used In Two Affrays Near South Washington
Two stalking affrays occurred within an hour in South Washington last night. William Evans, eighteen, was cut on the back with a razor at Third and K streets and could not identify his assailant. Fisher De Bovis, thirty six, was stabbed twice in the left shoulder at 216 Seventh Street. Harry P. Hull, forty two, was arrested for assault. Both men were treated at Emergency Hospital and later sent home.
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Washington
Keither
William Evans
K Street Southwest
Third
K Streets
Fisher de Bovis
Seventh Street Southwest
Pace
Harry P. Hull
de Bovis
Evans
Recaptured a Stolen Horse in Washington Case
John M Becker pursued his horse and carriage left at Seventh and Pennsylvania NW. He found the team with a man named Fred Greenwald on Widsa Boulevard. Greenwald was turned over to police and jailed at First precinct. dashboard damage led to a charge of destroying private property.
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John M. Becker
Highth Street
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fred. Greenwald
Widsa
Greenwald
Po Uceman
First Precinct
Two Men Missing in Anacostia Police Investigate
Police reported two men missing in Anacostia Philip Martin twenty one of 209 Fillmore street and George Phorax of 19 Harrison street. Martins father told Anacostia station he checked the Arsenal Navy Yard and Marine Barracks seeking enlistment records without success. Phorax army veteran was reported missing by Mrs Margaret Halm who said he had not been home since Saturday.
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Philip Martin
Fillmore Street
Anacostia
George Phorax
Harrison Street
Martin
Arsenal
Navy Yard
Marine Barracks
Phorax
Margaret Halm
Postum Coffee Needs Time and Care for Best Flavor
A Camden New Jersey grocer explains Postum requires 15 to 20 minutes after boiling begins to develop its heavy food value. He notes customers often complain when making it like ordinary coffee, and urges proper preparation to avoid bloated feelings and stomach nerves. Describes benefits observed in his family and suggests readers consult The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Camden
N. J
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Will of Col. Miller Leaves Estate to Widow and Sons Execut executors
Will of Col Alexander M Miller Corps of Engineers filed for probate. He leaves entire estate to wife Anna Grant Miller, debts paid. Sons Alexander Jr William Slebei Miller Rutger Bleeker Muller named executors without bond. Other wills noted include William Walsh 1808 and Woodford G McDowell 1904 with various executors and bequests.
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Alexander Macomb Miller
Corps of Engineers
Register of Wills
Col. Miller
Anna Grant Miller
Alexander M. Miller
William Slebei Miller
Rutger Bleeker Muller
William Walsh
St. Dominic's Church
Peter A. Drury
Patrick Walsh
John
Catherine Walsh
Roscommon
Ireland
Woodford G. McDowell
Anna C. McDowell
Pursuit on Smithsonian Grounds Ends in Assault
George L Wrighton, paroled from St. Elizabeths Asylum, was chased by three men near the Tenth and B streets entrance. Wrighton was struck with a heavy pine club after a pursuer caught him, knocked unconscious, and he was taken to Emergency Hospital before being moved to St. Elizabeths. Frederick Irreas was arrested on assault and battery charges after witnesses identified him as the striker and deposited $100 collateral for appearance.
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Smithsonian Grounds
Tenth
George L Wrighton
St. Elizabeth's Asylum
Wrighton
Sergt. Lohman
Brecinet
Frederick Irreas
Freag
Man seeks audience with Roosevelt over perpetual motion machine
William L Armstrong, claiming San Jose California roots, arrived in Washington seeking Chief Executive advice on marketing a perpetual motion invention. He was detained at the Capitol, examined by police surgeons, and committed to Washington Asylum pending further investigation. He said his son in Delaware was supposed to meet him, but did not appear. Police will try to locate relatives.
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Roosevelt
William L. Armstrong
San Jose
Cal
Capitol
Washington Asylum
I Armstrong
Washington
Delaware
Imagined Wealth Man Taken Into Custody by Police
A Florida man detained by local authorities confessed at police headquarters that he did not know his name at first but later claimed to be W C Morrow. He believed he had 40000 in Philadelphia banks, 100000 in another, and 200000 in jewelry in Richmond. He was taken to a cell for a mental examination by police surgeons and Tampa ties were sought.
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Florida
W. C. Morrow
Philadelphia
Richmond
Maj
Sylvester
Morrow
First Precinct
Tampa
Fla
Escape of John Leonard Triggers Citywide Search
Police pursued John Leonard a 27 year old powerful man who fled St Elizabeths Asylum and was seen on North Capitol Street before being recaptured near the Sixth precinct. A second report from Hyristieville Ma named Charles T Kluckhuhn, claiming captivity and a stake burn, appeared amid confusion and garbled notes from Maryland authorities.
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St. Elizabeth's Asylum
John Leonard
North Capitol Street
Leonard
K Street
Sixth Precinct
Weather Conditions and Local Report for Monday Evening
Unsettled showery conditions dominate the middle slope central valleys and Upper Lake region with higher temperatures. Atlantic and Gulf States fair. Northwest under a high pressure area with below normal temperatures. Showers expected in various regions Tuesday and Wednesday. winds vary by coast and lake area. Local figures list temperatures midnight to 10 pm and tides.
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Middlesiope
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Upper Lake Region
Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
Middle Elope
Central Valleys
New England
Florida
Middle Atlantis
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Grand Banks
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Richard A. Johnson
Wspaper
Pelite
St. Elizabeth’s
Pilling
Mr. Bowie
Lota
Cecelia M. Coughlin
Samuel E. Allen, Jr
Detective
Benedict
Negress
Lacy
Mildred Mont
HH. Sanderson
Corcoran Street
Mildred
Sanderson
Hero
Templars
Police Department
Cartersittle
PHS
Col
A. M. Miller
California
E Street
InHystieville
Charles T. Kluckhuhn
P Street
Maryland
Luckhuhn
EOS
Lansburgh .& Bro
Will Braaheke
Te Pools Lansburgh & Bro
St. Seale
Sanders & Stayman Co
F St
Ratu- Max
Min
Fall
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Atlantic City
M. J
Bismarck
N. Dak
Boston
Masa
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Ohio
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T. Davenport
Colo
Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Little Rock
St. Paul Minas
Springfeld Pote
Vicksburt
Coois Gate
Peter Grogan
Credit For
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Johnson Brothers
Mth
Tith
Ith
DS. W
Tad
Geo. E. Hebbard
Hebbard & Wineman
Ninth Street
Hubbard
F Street N. W
Totte
Othe
Jackson Bros
Great Cash Furniture House
Tate Alt Abedte al Belpateal Y
Arias Gaara Verer
Tolman Laundry
Sunday Post
Frank G Burn
Sheel
Lao Rudi
Shetty & CO
Macdon
St. Uw
L. Macdornwall
Galt & Bro
Dange
Eugene
Eugene D
Charles Frances Carusi
van Deren
EB Gurley
Fostow
Thane 1893
Main
Jackson Democratic Association
Pennsylvania Ave
Uhurey
James L Norris
Freddru R Reifer
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Eg Cohanager
11Th St. N. W
Coneut
McGill & Wallace
Heiskell G@ McLeran
Indiganeis
Italia
Heishell & Meleray
Vernon Depot
Labo
Eline
Capital Phonograp
Hutterly
N. W
qiniiFenPac
Aith
N.Y
Baugh
Kannesh Ban-Baughman
H. Stearns
Pope
Altice M. Patereon
D. G
Wilbur L. Smith
DO. W. L
T. Bidg
Tharp
Berkeley
F St. N.W
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