Murder Demand Trials After Double Slaying At Police Station
A man, John Willians Rauen, killed his wife and brother in what police label a premeditated double shooting. In a lengthy confession at the police station he blamed jealousy and a planned attack, and an inquest is scheduled for today with claimants awaiting bodies. Local authorities named Middle Street in a Washington, D C area precinct as the scene and noted police and company officials are summoned for the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
1 Enginesss
Sauna
Willians Rauen
Rauen
Middle Street
Washington
E Wal
Blarny Sernthe
Hotie Pirti- Sterling
Wet Man Burned Under Auto After Fire Sparks
A report describes a man burned when gasoline dripped from a vehicle ignited by a tight bulb bursting. Firefighters responded to the incident on a northeast street, as the man wore soaked clothing and attempted to flee the car. Witnesses cited a tense moment as emergency crews worked to control the flames and determine the cause of the leak.
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Pertetertiae
Ana
Gas bottle could light a house for a month
A consulting chemist states that contents of one steel gas bottle may illuminate a residence for a month. He notes risks and practicalities, describing how the gas release and pressure would burn steadily and what safety precautions would be required in typical home use.
May name Washington man appointed superintendent of Baltimore district
A Washington man is named as the new superintendent of the Baltimore district. The report notes the appointment as part of ongoing staffing changes and hints at forthcoming candidacy details for the 4 current positions.
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Washington
Baltimore
Voltiore
Pitette Street
Suffrage Rally Highlights Names Of Speakers And Honorary Officers
The report lists speakers and honorary officers at a suffrage rally including Mrs. Mary Lockwood Mrs Carrie HE Kent Mrs Helen Gardner Mrs Joseph K Knowland Mrs Miles Poindexter Dr William Tindall Mrs Atlee Pomfrene Mr and Mrs Henry B I Macfarland Mrs Mondetl Mrs W E Andrews and others plus honorary vice chairwomen from various suffrage and civic groups such as LeDroit Barber Julia Leavitt Harvey W Wiley Elsie M Col lege and Chin fan Smith among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lockwood
Vhuineen
LeDroit Barber
State Skgual Suffrage Association
Julia Leavitt
Harvey W. Wiley
Stanton Liqual Suffrage Club
Elsie TI
College Dual Suffrage League
K. B. Thomson
Chinfan Smith
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Imma FW. Shelton
Wiliam E
Many in Rage for Office in Alexandria Ward Races
Incumbents fear rivals as candidates emerge for city council seats in Alexandria Virginia. Richard Roland Jr opposes J M Hilly in First Ward. Arthur A Paul may run for common council in Fourth Ward with Marshall Burke Letew in that race. Others consider bids in Second Ward and Fourth Ward. mayoral race shaping via primary April 23. Funeral services for Col Albert B R Marshall held at Riverside. Memorials for Eagles members and Palm Sunday services noted. Edith Phillips improving. Maranall Jones dies after long illness.
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Shington Posy Burbac
King Street
Alexandera
Richard Roland, Jr
J. M. Hilly
Board of Aldermen
Earlir
Arthur A. Paul
Common Council
Charles B. Marshall
T. Burke
G. W. Letew
Albert Bryan
James B. Fitzgerald
Thomas F. Dyson
Dyson
Frank C. Spinks
Flint
Harry R. Burke
Edward 4. Teadbeater
Frank Mason
M. J. McFarland
Howard W. Smith
Robby D. Brumtack
Hubert Snowden
Albert D. Brockett
Des Merrity On
Critic questions wage for wives and state socialism
Ella C. Grehaut argues against wage division for wives and challenges Mrs. Wiley and others promoting a wage for wives. She questions how to determine weekly husband wages across varied trades, poverty cases, and piecework, and suggests state intervention implies socialism. She asks how unmarried women would be affected and if suffrage leaders support this plan. Washington, March 70.
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Eharvey W. Wiley
Anna Shaw
Waterman
New York Sun
Eagles Mourn Dead as 1000 Attend Memorial Service
At Belasco Theater Aerie No. 13 Fraternal Order of Eagles honors deceased members with a solemn service attended by over 1,000. Representative Thomas Upton Sisson of Mississippi delivers the keynote on equality in opportunity while Rev. Father Meagher and other speakers praise the Eagles. A roll call ends with candles snuffed for each name, listing numerous departed members.
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Eagles
Sarepta Hall
Alva Aerie, No
Order of Eagles
Belasco Theater
Alagphea
Aerie No
Aerie
Thomas Upton Sisson
Mississippi
Order of Eastes
Sisson
J. R. Meagher
St. Dominic's Catholic Church
Mr. Sisson
Robert J. Montague
George Dutrow
Wiliam M. Reagan
Clarence W. Smith
John JB. Whaten
Frank M. Sweet
James C. McGirr
Thomas Rooney
John BR. Conway
Frank \. Clark
John Henning
Herman Kalin
Randulph N. Gibbs
Thomas v. Fleming
John H. Chle
Charles Brelsford
Jubn
Linkins
Richard Ryan
John Bilerau
Harry
Marriam
Ward K. Plant
Walter F. Richey
Thomas P. Hartigan
Edward Biehl
JS Vorster
Morris F. Dee
Joseph Murphy
John J. Sheehan
Joseph P. Fegan
F. Thomas Wade
Joseph P. Buckley
Harry A. Hoover
Laude Ma Wright
Frank DB. Cogin
Jamer
Bel Jew
Inadare Pavarini
William R. Pointon
Herman Isaacs
James M. Than
Dr. Butts
J.D. O'Meara
Jozeph J. Ruth
Charles T. Morgan
V. D. Shiea- Jhan
John J. Cusack
M. Z. Metarths
John M. Pringe
Charles H. Childress
J. M. Phillin
Thomas M. Hindle
Julian & Horton
Walter R. Sullivan
John Mangel
Seven Saved From Flood In Mississippi River Rescue
In St. Louis Missouri on a Sunday afternoon a family of seven escaped a sinking houseboat on the Mississippi River after driftwood and currents tore the vessel loose. Two motorboats fought heavy surge to reach the deck as the craft leaked and sank within minutes. Water rose to 29.9 feet, a rise of 4.10 feet in 24 hours, flooding railroad tracks along the levee and staying nine tenths of a foot below flood stage.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Fire destroys rooms and damages multiple homes
A series of fires caused by unknown origin led to $500 loss in a Ventreet northwest bedroom on the second floor occupied by Thomas Roache. A noon alarm brought No. 9 engine. Other blazes yesterday damaged Bates street northwest home of Mrs. Henrietta Tselton by overheated Kas stove and rear of J. E. Caswell's house on Virginia avenue southwest, totaling several hundred dollars. A fragment notes a first Folio Shakespeare found at Witley Court linked to The Washington Post report from March 31.
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Ventreet Northwest
Thomas Roache
Henrietta Tselton
Bates Street
J. E. Caswell
Virginia Avenue
Burns May Kill Her Explosion Ignites Clothes
Mrs. Nora Silk 42 of 45 Rock Creek Church road suffered severe burns when coal oil attempted fire making in the kitchen caused an explosion. Husband Michael Silk heard screams as flames enveloped her, neighbors smothered the fire with coverings, she was taken to Garfield Hospital in critical condition and doctors fear she cannot survive.
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Nora Silk
Rock Creek Church Road
Nora, Silk
Garfield Hospital
Michael Silk
Sota
Tenth Precinct
Silk
Monticello Gift Plan Stirs Monticello Ownership Debate
Mrs. Martin W. Littleton of New York adds a chapter to her booklet urging government purchase of Monticello as a Jefferson memorial. The piece recounts Commodore Levy’s purchase and a 19th century NY court ruling that split his will, allowing Monticello to pass to heirs. Senator Martine introduces a resolution to form a commission to explore purchase viability.
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Commodore
Jefferson Farm
Martin W. Litleton
New York
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Commodore Uriah P. Levy
Jefferson
United Sates
Jefferson M. Levy
Commodore Levy
Littleton
Library of Congress
Levy
Lieut. Levy
Jackson
Lick‘ory
Dore Levy
Micah PL
United States
Congress
Virginia
Richmond
Philadelphia
New York State
Kty Sovernments
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Martine
New Jersey
Tufts Professor Urges Ending Baby Talk at Home
A. Berle of Tufts College urges polysyllabic speech for infants, calling for warnings against misuse of the mother tongue in every home with a baby. He advocates encouraging children to attempt long words and urges parents to study proper English with their children.
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A. Berle
Applied Christiani
Tufts College
Tr. Berle
Washington
Boston
Juvenal
Plutarch
Plato
Murder Clue in a Novel Sparks Maine Inquiry
Augusta March 31 State officials reopen inquiry into Mattie Hackett murder after a Readfield Public Library novel inspired theories. They removed the book and traced readers from weeks before the death for clues. Authorities say a woman’s past actions may be tied to the case and will be shown to a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Augusta
Readtiel
Public Library
Mattie Hackett
M Hackett
Muenda
Miss Hackett
Unclear OCR summary: meeting notice fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a meeting and banking context with names McCalmont and Melerre, but details are illegible. The readable portion hints at a business or bank note and a scheduled meeting. Entities are uncertain. no clear event, date, or location can be confirmed.
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Galt & Mbro
Ratablanches Qeer Tewellers
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Cota
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Robert Scott
Amundsen
South Pole
Alexandria
Col
A. B. Marshall
Albert BR. Marshall
Hiverside
Mount Vernon
Edgar Carpenter
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Robert & Barrett
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Arlington National Cemetery
Harry B. Quinn
J. W. B. Flottey
Frederick P. Russell
George K. Pickett
Thomas M. Dunbar
James, B. Martin
Alexandria Lodge of Elks
8. A. Wallis
D. D
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E. Phillips
Edith ‘Phillips
P. P. Phillips
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
John M. Jones
Mia
Maranall Jones
Mtrert
Mitty
Ella C. Brehaut
Sloan
Mra
Fries
Speta Cable
London
Dudley
Witley Court
the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
31St and M Sts
Georgetown
S. Thomas Brown
Wm. King
W. Edmonston
Cashier LS. Frey
Cashier
Joseph Tffradlex
Whomes Brown
Chas
Cragin
S. Sewall
J. Wiliam King
Ah. Small
Dyer
Senator Gobert K. Taylor
U. S. Gift
Mrs. Littleton
Levy Will
Weird Story
Oath
Artistone
SALE
J. DeMoli Emmons
Smith
DeMolisCo
South
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N.W
ANT Gand
Kandy
Ceylon Tea
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
Georges
Georges & Son, Inc
F St. N. W
Christian Xander
Seventh Street
Michigan
Probey Carriage Co
Winconain Ave
Knights OF Columbus
Metus Fs
Carroll
Colimbus Meneria
Hr Coba
Sinn
Dallentine
Atlas 5 Shoemaker Co, Street
Emerson Institute
Winslow H. Randolph
College
West Point
Annapoe
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Apa
Ether Informa
Josepoy
Redte
Columbia Wash
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McCalmont
Elerre An Bankrur
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