Mystery surrounds infant left on steps at Mrs Stevens home
A month old infant found on the steps of Mrs Stevens at 721 Twelfth Street Northeast late Saturday night. A carriage halted near the home and a well dressed woman appeared to jump out then fled. Police are investigating and seek the woman believed to be the mother. The baby was placed in the basket and later cared for, with plans to hospitalize the infant.
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Stevens
Twelfth Street
Tereo
Stevers
Gas Victim Body Found in Morgue Details Unclear
A garbled report describes a gas victim found in a morgue with flowing injuries and unidentified relatives. The fragmentary text mentions individuals named Conner and Cramer and references a sergeant and a unit, but lacks coherent details. Further readable facts are not present in the source.
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Boty
J Conner
Died Aplord On Sundis December 2 1903
Parcel of jumble obituary notes listing residence addresses in Porttwot and northern streets. Mentions individuals with dates December 2 1903 December 27 1903 and December 28 1903. Includes scattered names Adams Bow Pasdes Pope and Montey with family ties and burial hints.
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Aplord
Sundis
Pagrord
Sethome
Ralotim Het Sons
Lilteenth
Westmatin
Peters
Dyertree Catlis
Boward
Ifternsan Vooroom
York
Bostik
Adams
Albwyn Brewton
Bow Pasdes
Tobie Tord
Nee Bawltr
Hee Lata
Atreek
Tnt
Seth Reaiien
Ettv
Tsonet
Mary Do
J Dobattas
Bon Howe
Montey
Ember
Farmers Talk Lynching in Ellicott City Over Robbery Case
Special to The Washington Hillcott City reports a riotous scene in Ellicott City as farmers flock to the county seat after the capture of William Hapwood, accused of assault and robbery on Charles E. Hiwell, a prosperous Clarksville farmer. Hapwood denies involvement. A local jail shortage triggers fears of mob action and possible transfer to Baltimore. The attacked man was robbed of a purse containing 40 dollars and left for dead by a colored assailant who fled after the crime.
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Ellicott City
Washington Hillcott City
William Hapwood
Charles EH
Clarksville
Howard County
Hillcott City
Baltimore City
Duty Call Hastens Wedding At Annapolis
First Lieut Maurice E Shearer rushed to duty in Honolulu, forcing an earlier marriage to Miss Madeline M Brown daughter of Prof Simson J Brown head of mathematics at the Naval Academy. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain H H Clark with only the bride’s sister as attendant and Lieut HM Smith as best man. The couple will soon depart for San Francisco to join a detachment bound for Honolulu.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Maurice E Shearer Ts MC
Honolulu
Madeline M Brown
Simson J. Brown
Naval Academy
San Francisco
Honolung
H H Clark
EC Kalbfus
Lieut HM Smith
Lieut Shearer
Indianapolis
Ind
Eleven cuts leave farmer in precarious condition
Kamuel Wittwater, a 3 year old farmer, is in critical condition at his Dovesville home after a Christmas Eve fight at Fitzwater’s home. Kamuel sustained eleven cuts to face neck and abdomen. Harry Riggleman, 22, jailed on charges, claims self defense. Mrs Fitzwater and her son were present. Fitzwater reportedly weak, prognosis poor.
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Speries
Washington Post
Harrisonburg Va
Kamuel Wittwater
Dovesville
Harry Riggieman
Husband Shot In Eastern Shore Domestic Incident
In Crisfield Maryland Harry K R Sterling, about nine, was shot and seriously wounded by Jacob E Sterling during a dawn home invasion after seeing his wife with Jacob. Jacob surrendered to police and was held for the April circuit court term in a $500 bail. The Sterlings are local neighbors from prominent families.
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Washington Post
Crisfield
Harry KR Sterling
Jacob ER. Sterling
Harry Sterling
Edward Tyler
Pocomoke Sound
Sterling
Jacob Sterlink
Jacob
Jacob Sterling
Sterlings
Nominations Open for Washington Chamber Board Seats
Nominations for the Washington Chamber of Commerce board of directors were received last night by Secretary Grant. The election will be held January 14 to name officers and directors, with numerous individuals proposed by various members and committees, including clergy and local leaders.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Grant
Oige
Walker
Somerset & Waters
Leftwich Sindar
W W Bowie
Pennsylvania Hillroad Company
Lb © Breuninger
Percival M Brown
Health Office Record of Inhabitant Ages and Addresses
A health office list records residents with ages and street addresses including Mary Sweeney 601 Lith St NW i years Samuel Wilson 229 Lat St MW 27 years Mary Atcaly 9 L St No 18 months and other entries such as Edward Williams 1812 K St NW & years M Adams 37 Ran mph St NW Jd years Harriette Cradford 1919 6th Ave WW Gy years Henrietta Williams 123 P St SW 20 years Laura Gorham 938 Gallatin St aw 9 mos John Anderson 1632 Bth AL NW 35 years Henry Wood 433 3d St NW 1 month and more entries for Musred Lavin 122 Lith St and Emma Signor 411 G St NE 67 years Marla Finney Home of the Aged and infirm a. years and Henrietta Willams 123 P St SW 20 years.
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Mary Sweeney
Samuel St. Wilson
Mary Atcaly
Fdeard
Oricy
Edward M Bradfield
Emma V
Signor
Marla Finney
Heasie Celt
Blagdens Ct
Henrietta Willams
Sarah Beardley
Laura R Gorham
Gallatin St
John Anderson
Henry Wo Wood
Tracing Alleged Firebug Drives Search for Griffin
Special to The Washington Post from Rockville December 28 Sheriff Mullican has mobilized a crew to locate Matthew Griffin wanted for burning his father in law John W Hoffman Barn near Bethesda. Hoffman received a letter from his daughter in New York asking that Griffin shipping trunk be sent to a New York address. The trunk was sent but a telegram warned of the arrest if he remained in the state. A New York detective advised Griffin is known there awaiting arrest. Frank J Wells in jail here for complicity in the burning says Griffin abused him and would kill him if he refused to help. A Catholic priest corroborated Wells's claim of Griffin's cruelty.
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Washington Post
Rockville Ma
Dee
Mullican
Matthew Grim
John W Hoffman
Bethesdand
Hoffman
New York State
Griffin
New York
Sherif
Viited Rockeille
Wells
Receiver named for Seminole Securities Company in Cheraw
Judge Watts of the circuit court heard arguments and appointed receivers for the Seminole Securities Company upon a stockholder J King’s application. Claims state stock purchase from Southern Life Insurance Co of NC was overpriced and excessive agent commissions were paid. Bond set at 30000, receivers not yet named. Seminole is capitalized at 300000.
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Columbia 3Sc
Cheraw
Quarrel Ends in Stabbing in Petersburg Fight
In Petersburg on Grove Avenue a dispute between Juntus Jones and Thomas Smith escalated, Jones stabbed Smith in the left side with a 3 inch blade. Smith, taken to Petersburg Hospital, may die. Jones was arrested following testimony from Smith at a Chesterfield circuit court trial.
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Lal
Washington Post
Petersburg
Grove Avenue
Juntus Jones
Thomas Smith
Chesterfield County
Beld Jie
Accused of Intent to Kill In Rockville House Incident
Mrs. James B. Bean filed a warrant with Justice Resding charging Simon Mills with intent to kill after a Christmas gathering at the Beyn home. Mills allegedly fired several shots as he was ousted, striking a stove. seven or eight people were present and escaped injury. Mills is said to be employed near Colesville.
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Weabington Post
Rockville
James B. Bean
Justice of the Peace Resding
Simon Mills
Issamtith
Mike
Mills Ig Selé
Colesville
Alexandria Tawner Henry Smoot Dies in City
Henry Smoot, a tanner and former council member from the Fourth ward, died at his brother William B Smoot's Alexandria home shortly after 6 am from Bright's disease. Born 1886 in Alexandria, he was son of ex mayor John H Smoot and led Sperryville Va branch of Smoot & Song. He served on city council, chaired the Democratic committee, and was active in Masons and Knights Templars. Funeral from William D Smoot's home at 3 pm tomorrow, with Rev P P Phillips and Rev WN Tillinghast officiating.
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Woodstock
Ashby Dysari
Pythian Knights and
Odd Fellows
Fredericksburg
Armentrout
Madison
Roanoke
James Roland
Botetourt County
Mil Creek Church
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Henry Smoot
Smoot & Song, Tanners
Sperryville Va
William B Smoot
Bright
Smoot
John H Smoot
Fourth
Democratic Committee
Alexandria-Washington
Lodge of Masons
Mount Vernon
Royal Arch Masons
Old Dominion Commandery
Knights Templars
Wiliam D Smoot
P P Phillips
St Paul's Church
WN Tillinghast
Rappashannock County
Hagerstown Md
Elzebeth Markell
John Markell
Baltimore
Hotel Hamilton
George W Harris
Charles Markell
Battimore
George Markell
Wilmington
Del
Duluth
Minn
Catherine Markell
Scacol
Virginia
Milton J Wirey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Attempted murder left head bullet removes fatal shot
Dr Edward A Gorman and De George T Klipstel assisted in removing a bullet from the head of Jennie W Beaudette after a shot from Lawrence W Peters. Peters then killed himself. The bullet was lodged near the brain and eye. Beaudette survived and was expected to recover after surgery. The shooting occurred Saturday night at 718 South Lee Street. Beaudette said the assailant came from Providence Rhode Island and Alexandria police tried to contact relatives by telegraph without success.
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Edward A Gorman
de George T KlipstelIn
Jennie W. Beaudette
Lawrence W Peters
William McGowan
South
Lee Street
Miss Beaudette
Providence, RI
Alexandria
Beaudette Girl A Wife Shot In Alexandria
Hartford native Jennie W Beaudette, shot and seriously wounded by Lawrence W Peters, is from this town and has worked in local woolen mills. Her marriage to Lawrence Vass ended. she later moved to Winnoskle. Peters died by his own hand after the shooting. Robert H Cox settles railway suit for 7000. Eleanor Lackawanna ferry towed to Alexandria after collision. electrified train incident near Enola. Mary Ellenfinch of Alexandria marries Charles Washington of Washington, D. C. Elizabeth Markell dies in Baltimore. Rev Dr Milton J Weiry passes away. Gettysburg Monument Association to meet in Washington late January.
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Hartford
Conn
Jennie W Beaudette
Lawrence W . Peters
Alexandria
Joseph Heaudette
Winnoskle
Peters
Robert H Cox
Hugh S Murphy
Southern
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Wulph
Southern Railway
Tragic Shooting Claims Young Pence Brother in Dayton
In Harrisonburg county on a Saturday hunting rabbits Melvin Pence aged 2 of Dayton was accidentally killed when his brother Artie 18 fired a shotgun. A sister witnessed the event and fainted. The fatal shot struck as Melvin ran toward the rabbit and Artie took aim.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Publishers organize West Virginia Daily Newspaper Association
A gathering of state publishers in Parkersburg West Virginia formed a temporary West Virginia Daily Newspaper Association with Virgie Leighland of Clarksburg as president and George W Summers of Wheeling as secretary. C H Riggle and WoL Davis were named to draft by laws with plans for a Charleston meeting January 18 to formalize the group.
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Fuss
Parkersburg
W Va
Charleston
West Virginia
Virgie Leighland
Clarksburg
Prescient
George W ‘Summers
Wheeling
Wol [Davis
C H Riggle
Fairmont
M L Davis
Virvie
Highland
Clarks
George W Summers
Wheeling Kirtland Sistersville
Shaw
Maundeville
Hoffheimer
Martinsburg
George Marchand
Mannington
Horner
B Kefauver
Ben Morris
Tells plan to wreck train in Roanoke incident
Roanoke Virginia December 28 Wesley Grubb a Black man arrested near his home at Grubb Station on the Norfolk and Western Railway is brought to Roanoke for safe keeping. He confessed to attempting to wreck three passenger trains on as many occasions by driving spikes in rails and placing crossties on the track over a grudge against a section foreman.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Wesley Grubb
Grubb Station
Norfolk and Western
Bad Weather Forecast Warns of January Blizzards and Cold
A distorted weather note warns of a harsh January with blizzards and cold waves. It urges fortifying the system against exposure and dampness, promoting Father Jai's Medien as a remedy to keep warmth, strengthen the body, and fight illness amid fluctuating conditions.
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Jai
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