Lost fund inquiry to account for Lincoln memorial money
A dozen veterans plan a voluntary investigation into the $100000 fund raised in 1868 for a Lincoln memorial to account for all contributions and to explain why the monument was never erected. They will hold an informal meeting today at the office of a leading movement worker and may call a public meeting to seek information on the whereabouts of funds and the steps taken.
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Congress
Hac
Etii
Ledecal Investiga
Fragmented obituary notices span multiple names and dates
An OCR messy column lists several death notices and interments across months in 1910s era towns. Names appear with ages, dates, and burial details including locations such as Union Cemetery, Petersburg and nearby stations, with scattered mentions of families like Hart, Franklin, and Salter.
Lincoln Memorial Fund Mystery and Proposed Investigation
The passage warns of alleged fund mismanagement tied to the Lincoln Memorial Association. It notes complaints about disappearance of funds, calls for a full investigation, and a public notice to inform subscribers. It cites Gen F E Spinner as former treasurer and mentions twelve cannons issued for the monument project and various large Western contributors.
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Son
Lincoln Memorial Association
Commander Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Tom
Congress
F E
United States
Secretary of War
Tha War Department
Spanier
Aasucation
Prat National Bank
Tusville
Viacerville
Cal
Gray
Austin
Gruff
Yolo
Gueny National Bank
Plymouth
Vass Fu
Bouream
Dollar
Lircoln
Ly Clark Mills
Mills
St Je
Miss Eva Dulany Weds Arch Randolph in Fauquier County
Miss Eva Dulany daughter of Richard H Dulany of Grafton Hall married Dr Arch Randolph Randolph formerly of Clarke County at Grafton Hall Fauquier County. The ceremony took place at noon with Greenbrier connections noted and the couple will reside in Baltimore.
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Fauquier County
Dr A . Randolph
Baltimore
Wallington
Warrenton
Grafton
Admits 7000 Theft In Express Office Case
Parkersburg West Virginia April 26 Carpenter a former B and O tie inspector charged with stealing about seven thousand dollars from the United States Express Company safe confessed he left the money where his accomplice could get it and that Carpenter took it Rector testified he would take it and Rector would receive half Carpenter obtained a ten thousand dollar bond to await grand jury proceedings
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Express
Wardington
Parkersburg
W Va
O L Carpenter
John H Pector
Hine
United States Express Company
Carpenter
Peter
Horse Show Entries and Ring Security Planned at Potomac Park
The Potomac Park horse show under the Food Drivers and Fillers Association and The Washington Post draws more than 209 entries with five women among entrants. Police will guard the ring with reserved ground space for the presidential party and cabinet. judges face a deep field in green jumpers and park saddle classes, including notable entries from Virginia and Maryland breeders.
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Ring
Potomac Park
The
Washington Post
Leesburg Manas Ga
Falita
Maryland
Sflertoon FP
DeGraw
Macocmtion
Wetter
Messra
Haze
First Woman Chicago Superintendent Visits Washington Schools
Mrs Ella Flag Young, famed Chicago public schools chief, toured Washington schools with Supt A F Stuart. She praised the system as equal to any in the county and noted her $1000 yearly salary while remarking on urban school strengths and garden programs.
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Windy City
Stuart Telia
Ella Flag Young
Chicago
Washington
F Stuart
Young
Mrs Young
Young Bes
Stuart
Mra Young
Hubbard Margen
Franklin
Western High School
New Yorie
Farmhand Held After Offbeat Elopement Abduction Case
Seaford Delaware April 25 special to The Washington Port reports John Hall and Alda Mae Horseman eloped Sunday night with a farmhand employed by Horseman. Hundreds searched three states for the pair who wed in Denton Maryland near 4 AM Monday. Hall, 18, faces abduction charges while the 14 year old bride remains under doctor care and police custody. The couple were later found in Laurel and returned to town for custody.
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Washinton
Seaford del
John & ‘Hall
Alda Mae
Denton
Iyenmawlar
Laurel
Halt
Hel
Davis
William
Ward
Neether Daushlec
Tauro
Licensed to Marry Names from Various Local Register Notes
A fragmented list of individuals linked to marriage licenses or notices, including Willow A Howard and Sara P Wharton among many other names, with references to locations such as Amherst Mara Loutme Chan and Clarksburg W Va, and mentions of reverends and witnesses in a chaotic public record style. The text reads as a compiled roster of names, roles, and places, typical of historical marriage license announcements or notices in a community newspaper.
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Willow A Howard
Sara P Wharton
Rev Googe
Morlyln
James P
Titzgerald
Josephing
Eitinr ‘Tobere
Sidney Belknap
Amherst
Mara Wnd
Loutme Chan Er Cole
Er Udward
Duutep
Ralph McMichnal
Ruth H Bellerit Tay Ra
Mule Lynn
Heter Do
Clarksburg
W Va
Emma N
Hume
FE Pollon Jonasen
George A. Ruller
Thomas Squielter
Lowisa Battier
Éyoth
Riphmiond
Georan
George W Avenne
Mary
Briggs James MC Dalrymple
Pearl T
Carr
Willems Honlamia
Wilsemina Cox
Rey Edward Motor Shoarien
Depenbroos
Mary Hernedy
Robert Brigex Caty
Ana Salle Tspeatar
Yatba
Rey J McLaughtin
Nathaniel
Newsom
Munday Tex
Batlle Stonde
Monsia
John
Miss Tuthel White Weds Far Otia Hiteshew at Parkersburg
April 26 at First Presbyterian Church Parkersburg West Virginia. Miss Tuthel Sabin White daughter of former Gov A B White married Far Otia Hiteshew in a social ceremony led by Rev W Francis. Guests included Mrs B H Brightwell of Charleston sister of the bride and maid of honor Miss Ashton Wilson of Charleston.
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Bude
Hiteshew
Parkersburg
Epoesal
Washington Post
Wirst Presbyterian Church
Tuthel Sabin White
A B White
Far Otia Hiteshew
Francis
BH. P Brightwell
Charleston
Motion
Grace White
Grand Jury Deliberates Alleged Annapolis Intoxicants Sale
A number of cases arising from alleged liquor sales to midshipmen and Naval Academy candidates were presented before the Annapolis grand jury. The proceedings focused on whether a local licensed dealer participated, which would violate state federal and local laws if proven.
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Angapolis
Syeslal
Washington
Annapais
Counterfeit Five Dollar Gold Pieces Seized in Texas
Local secret service agents report finding several counterfeit United States five dollar gold pieces believed minted in Mexico. The spurious coins have become moderately common in parts of Mexico, with hotel keepers often refusing them for payment in San Antonio.
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Mexco
San Antonio Tex
United States
Mexico
Weston Walks Across America Ends In City Hall Honor
Edward Payson Weston arrives in Amsterdam after a 42 mile leg then plans a New York Broadway reception. Mayor Gaynor grants permission for a procession with police escort and Weston will present a letter from Los Angeles. A donor fund pledges support as Weston continues toward New York City for a formal finish.
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Gaynor
Broadway
City Hal
Arutenian
Edward Payson Weston
Amsterdam
Little Falls
Stephen Sanford
New York
Schenectady
Troy
Tao
Edward Payson
Weston
Los Angeles
City Hall
United States
Guard Camp at Gettysburg Aids Local Troops Training
Lieut Col Smatey says Gettysburg maneuvers will reduce interference as local guard units plan joint drills with Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. New Jersey and District forces join July 18 with battle ground to themselves for the first nine days of camp.
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Smatey
Guartemen
New Jersey
Gettysburg
Tastriet Netomt Guard
Division of Militia Affairs
War Department
Lust Mutt
Gitates
National Guard
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Natonal Guard
Samuel Smuey
Fragmentary Health Office Record With Names and Ages
A highly garbled health office record lists numerous names including William, Mary, Dora, Sidney, Ray, Jane, Fisher, Arthur, Mary, Philip, and many others with scattered ages and addresses. The text shows multiple line breaks and likely personal data such as ages up to 80, multiple surnames, and locations such as streets and hospitals, but many fragments are unreadable.
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Harr
Ana Annq
Boehier
Bor Wiliam
Ang Mary G
Dora Ai
Sidney Sand Ray Holome
Jane Bo Fisher Girl
Tushard
Leayin
P_ Dattey bey
Charles H
Flizo
Beanery
Ana Merthe
Prt
Alexander and
Tlarenca
Gabriel Ba
Charlotte Fletchet Bey Chariee
Smd Blakes
Lar
Arthur Mo
Dern
Parse
Fin Weharad
Tobert
Mary L Blake Piel
Philip Ard Nel
Urlacon
William and
Marko Maccean
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Trin
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Thomas Calvert
Parker
Henry A John
Hiri Monda
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Tatlenmood
Tussay
Ione Pranklin
Will Vhon
Captoral
Bertha Hart
Atioa
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Ale Flease
Joni
Newmonia Brands
Tor
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Dougherty
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Mengay
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Syarsey
Harvey
Sonstors
Pirap CT
Seegeon
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Roo
Costello
Frank Geifr
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Caytol & 7
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Eva Dulany
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Latz Anderson
William P Xco
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Tommy Tucker
Edward Alteman
PF Hale Jr
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Joseph Garrai
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Midatear
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CG Bennett
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Miga
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Tommy
Nanty Wray
Axe Brow
Lewly Hedges
Lars Anderson
Lawburgh
Bangattor
Berekion
Ueeling Orret
Filey
Foluma
Ada
F Cramer
Bwolt Bay Holding
Rotiger
Battle Bay
Cleo
Willy HW
Rawtstern
Waller Pancette
de Grae
Mara
Pk Giaw
Age Powell
Laveburgh
Risey
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Haren
Gannett
Mt Talbot
FH Talbot
Ahap
Joseph Mo Heller
Wiltiem Blaicher
Ghartes
Melley Brown
Moore
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Cote Paul Y Ware
Vormentor Bay Heria
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Mersatt
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Marry Wardlea
Grant Slam
Astor Black
Tea Hechinger
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Dhra
Lare Anderson
Gay Lass
Gaprowa
Matilde Towek
Gillett
Diday McGinnty
Lady McDermott
Dell
Bmda
Merc
Bagor
Junipora
Downy Sobiles
Bennett
Sherenui
Caniai Conradity
Gefcing
Stina
Lee Warthen
Lage
Velliowian
Ella F. Young
Howards, Walthamer Wigins
Harris & Co
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Middy
Grand Jury
W.6j. Sloane
Prom
Chaumant
Axminster
Witton Russ
Eamless
Witton
Smyrna
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Crex
H Street
Main
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Health Office Record
Hlixabeth Herdent
ST Jean Iveinia
Collige
Heme
Sear Moses
Taylor
Marton
Yenre Tolan
Troxell
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wioTtha Louis Bolger
Soreph_ Brooks
Carlba
Connecticut Avenue Park
Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase
Cirele
Traction Carine
US Treasury Department
Robert E. Heater
Colorado
John F. Ellis & Co
Charles B Bayly
Catholic Muse Books
Opera
Pace Peters Latol
Charles B Bayla
Pa. Ave
Washington Gas Light Co
Tenth Street
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