Private care restricts access amid attack inquiry
The article describes a brutal street assault on a woman with her family present, four Black suspects arrested but not charged, and police unable to identify the perpetrator. Citizens fund Pinkerton detectives to aid local police in pursuing the robber, while descriptions of assailants remain vague and arrests pause as investigators assess the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Ias Mullanseya
Rabbar
Tan Pinkerton
Rothera
Trey
Celete Wathout
Shaky Fragments On Shakespeare Lecture Series
Fragmented OCR text hints at lectures on Shakespeare with scattered references to speakers, dates, venues, and associated names. The garbled lines mention possible events, associations, and a mix of nonspecific terms suggesting a historical local lecture or talk series without clear details.
General Davis Retired and Horsemanship Board Kept Happy
Fragmentary OCR notes show General Davis retiring after taking leave of absence. The blurred text mentions the Horsemanship Board, wartime figures, and scattered names and events with unclear sequence.
Medical Society Programme Incomplete Fragments
Fragmented OCR outlines a medical society programme with references to fever remedies, hospital wards, laboratories, and involved personnel. The text mentions wards, pathology topics, and various departments but remains heavily garbled and hard to interpret.
Lewis A Perkins Buried in Washington Funeral
Local residents mourn Lewis A Perkins as a Washington native dies at home after long illness. The obituary notes community ties and services planned in the coming days.
Runaway Thrown Out In Street Incident Near Madison Wisconsin
A confused report describes a runaway incident on Frighteooll Avenue as a driver, Mr Scott, encounters an escapee animal. The event occurred in the afternoon with the animal becoming frightened by a passing car and the driver steering to avoid it. No injuries are detailed in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant Werte
Geenyie
Scott
Rally for prohibition rally cites 200 children sing
Representative Sims urges closing saloons in Washington blaming saloon presence for city crime. President of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union appeals for action as a wave of crime is attributed to saloons and alcohol.
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Sims
Washington
City
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Sims Denounces Prohibition Fueled Graft and Drunken Saloon Output
The piece notes Mr. Sims condemning saloons as breeding grounds for crime and attacks on unprotected women. It describes a large temperance rally at the Beisco Theater with speakers including Sims and various church leaders, urging continued push for national prohibition and denouncing modern tavern influence.
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE KEEPERS
A reader instructs on preserving fabrics and household items with tape, paints, and color choices. The guide covers window screens, wooden frames, furniture finishes, plant care, and tool maintenance, urging careful material handling and proper storage. It cautions about quality, suggests specific colors, and notes costs and safety concerns for aging items.
District of Columbia Anti-Saloon League List
A list shows churches and schedules connected to the Anti-Saloon League in Maryland and DC. Entries include Eckington Presbyterian Maryland Avenue Baptist and Baltimore area unions with morning and evening sessions led by Rev. Dr. T M Hare and Rev A K Wright among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Eckington Presbyterian
Maryland Avenue
Against Dolliver Bill Leads Thusdale Meeting
Thusdale Citizens Association opposed the Dolliver bill at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday night. Members urged no outside control of schools and appointed W. Ek. Scott Hoffman and Madden to draft a protest to state and federal committees and the board of education. Hoffman urged filling the vacant supervising principal post in the Twelfth district promptly.
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Thusdale Citizens’ Association
Doolliver
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Vorkr
W. Ek. Scott
EK. 8
Hoffman
Madden
Dstyle
Renate Ani Fouse
Board of Education
B.S. Hoffman
Memorial Service Honors Maine Destruction Anniversary
United Spanish War Veterans and patriotic groups gathered at Grand Army Hall for a commemorative service marking the tenth anniversary of the destruction of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. The event drew many officers and veterans including Confederate Veterans and representatives from Army and Navy unions. Admiral Sugniee spoke on national safety tied to readiness and vigilance in times of peace and war.
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United
Maine
United Spanish War Veterans
Grand Army Hall
Hiowana Harbor
Beesent
Army and Navy
G Abl
Isa
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Barrs
Roosevelt
Army and Navy Union
Mary A. Babesock
KK Roosevelt Aisitarie
Lineal Society
WW. V
Sugniee
Andrew Burt
Hew
Yong Run
Atgida
Stanley Sprint
Sannemender
Frocell Carrinston
Canfederie Eter Volition
Petiel Sell
Cotitnaiurers Courting
Anita Newromh McGee
Child Scalding Tragedy Reported After Tub Accident
A toddler died after falling into a tub of hot water while left alone in a home. The child toppled over the edge, slipped, and was unable to recover, receiving treatment at an Emergency Hospital where physicians could not save the life. Authorities filed a report as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taur
Wien
Hamline Revival Closes After Five Weeks in Harmitine MOK
Fragmented OCR notes describe the Hamline revival ending after five weeks with Reverend Thomas Ubbriso delivering a tele sermon on heat. Mention of Betthazzar and a writing on the wall appears, with references to fear and pleas for mercy, plus scattered lines about doves and nocturnal visitors.
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Harmitine
Stevis Norie
Thoma Ubbriso
Dante Hey
Alt. Blarksen
Track Bill Again Stirs Manse District Meeting
The Manse District Committee moves to complete a street project at its meeting this week. A bill on the floor faces debate as the committee reviews plans, officials say. Senator Willard portrait and other honors are expected to be presented during sessions at the university. Local figures including Miss Arn and Mrs. Blanche attend proceedings, with festival chair presiding.
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Manse District Committee
Seelians
Tadwary
Willard
Sooator Rothe
Steene Howlin Tires
Ted Nat
Pete
Snep
Sceeleel
Mattiaar
Corbin Banter Cainer
Pon FP
Blune
Washington Pupils Chiefly Finish Grades As Thorndike Study
A Washington report on Prof. Thorndike of Columbia University notes high percentages of Washington pupils who enter elementary school and pass through grade levels, aligning favorably with other cities. The Education Commission comments on dwindling attendance in upper grades and uneven progress across cities, urging improvements in the U.S. school system.
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Thorndike
Columbia University
Commissioner of Education
Washington
United States
Prof
New York
Bureau of Education
vPro
Puntis Epteritg
Fone
Ganar
Waite
Wiehington
Worcester
Mass
Bilal
Die bupiTs
Williame
Toston
Tee
Shas
She High School
Tententias Aeligl
Question Avenue project eyed by Washington merchants and investors
Washington business men discuss the proposed sale of the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue between the Treasury and the Botanical Garden to finance public buildings. Merchants see a transformation of the capital’s famous thoroughfare while others warn of unintended impacts on existing enterprises.
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Washington
Jase Deannenby
Thas ‘Treasury
Ute
Penyssteame
Caplid'est
Wiener
Working Boys Debate Earns Noted Participation
Friday night at 230 C street the Working Boys' club held a debate on the topic which is more useful than water. Thwan Langiben led the affirmative with John Ras vie Vasiner Pealong and HO Riley while Thomas Quigley and Clarence Murrac spoke in the negative. The crowd engaged as the judges weighed the arguments and the decision favored the active cover of the affair.
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Working Boys' &Ool
C Street
Thwan Langiben
John Rasvie Vasiner Pealong
HO Riley
Thomas Quigley
Clarence Murrac
Mo Dorgal
Walken
Ailly
Sousa Concert Draws Packed National Theater Audience
John Philip Sousa and his band received a full house last night at the National Theater. Lilian Russell sat in a box as the ensemble blended classical and popular works, including Strauss and Wagner, with Sousa’s Powhatan's Daughter drawing long applause and the crowd demanding encore after The Star and Stripes Forever.
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John Philip Sousa
National Theater
Straia
Richard Strauss
Lilian Russell
Herbert I Clarke
Lucy Allen
Jeanette Powers
Ahawane
Sousa
Powhatan
Mulch
Gilburt Strauss
Wagner
Favors Owning Consulates in Far East Posts
The House Foreign Affairs Committee drafts a bill to purchase Groots and build census offices in China and Japan. Secretary Root cites quoted rents for Shanghai and other cities, noting land value risks and huge sums needed. The committee also works on a bill to fund embassy buildings and minister residences in nations where the United States is represented.
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House
China
Japan
Root
United States
Amboy
Calon
Chefow
Chungking
Moyehown
Hankew
Hongkong
Shanghai
Union Printers Nominate Four for AFL Officers
Nominees include James M. Lynch of Syracuse last vice president John W Uns of Minneapolis secretary treasurer and Thomas K Crowley of Cincinnati agent with others named for AFL delegates. A formal vote followed as the union prepared funds to support the campaign and roles at the national convention.
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Croentag
Prosi
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
N. Y
John W. Uns
Minneapolis
Thomas K Crowley
Cincinnati
Charter Suites
Chicago
Hone
Mlersest
Cicmdtds
Odelerates
Ameviegh Federation of Labor
Simued de Neves
Fro Mtorteon
Elias
Leos
Askoc
Fragmented Hotel Guest List From Murky OCR
A long list of names and places appears in a garbled OCR fragment. The text reads like hotel guests or attendees with many misspellings and scattered surnames. It mentions hotels such as New Willard and Willard, places like St James and Raleigh, and numerous personal names linked with wives.
Report of School Committee Proceedings
A garbled report from the School Committee notes a meeting at a local venue. The text references Lunnty as president of the savoclution and mentions requesting the udendarre of all members Lor the Lier of the renere, with unclear details about the agenda or attendees.
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Cobrinhta Uelehu
Save Pourteen
Lunnty
He Savoclution
Ie Udendarre
Renere
University Men to Banquet at Raleigh Hotel
The fourth annual University Club banquet will be held in the Raleigh Hotel green ballroom on Wednesday evening February 26. Dr Edwin A Alderman president of the University of Virginia will speak on Public Spirit In a Democracy. Seats are being requested for members and guests as decorations of flags from American colleges will be displayed and solos with orchestral accompaniment planned. A special committee led by Owen K Blaniter Yale is in charge with other members from Georgetown Harvard Chicago Princeton Columbia and more.
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University Club
Raleigh
Amon
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Viginia
Elt House
Tar
Oun K. Blaniter
Yale
Henry i. Gower
Georgetown
Harvard
William 8. Broughton
Universty
Chicago
Dave T. Day
Solasoping
Proctor L. Dongheris
Maswarinsetts Jnathuia Et ‘Evnalgy
Wallace D. McGean
Princeton
Wnt
George O. Totten
Columbia, University
Flather Noncommittal on District Delegates to Chicago
Flather declines to instruct delegates from the district to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Mather opposes any constraints on the delegates, and James L. Do not believe any instruction will be given. The Post notes private views on candidates and plans not to disclose who would be preferred.
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Henry H. Mather
Ivstriet
Cobia
James
Jastriet
Witlher
Panther
Carm
Kmaett
Senator A. Clay III Attends Event Amid Controversy
Senator A. Clay III of Georgia attended a gathering at the Normandie with Mrs. Clay and their family. The report notes a crowd including Rev Dr W.G. Morgan and others present, mentioning health concerns and a general tense atmosphere surrounding the proceedings.
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Benstny Alexanaa A. Cany
Georgin
Athla
W.G. Morgan
Gerioussly
Menntera Famils
Normandie
Burglars Enter Home Through Basement Window
Burglars entered the home of Charlee S. Dulaney by a basement window. Charles H. Dulaney reported the burglary occurred Saturday night with $5 worth of apparel stolen. A rear basement window was found open yesterday morning and evidence suggested forced entry.
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Charlee S. Dulaney
Charles
Dulaney
Warth
Wooley
Ataien
New Baptist Church Opens with Weeklong Pulpit Series
The Bethany Church site on Reeand street Abege Iwad avenue hosts evening services all week with ministers including Hugh B. Stevenson of Herany Boyst Church and J. Compton of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. A Christ drama and fellowship meeting follow. Dedication remarks by Rev. W.S. Gane and others outline a modern worship program and new basement gymnasium space.
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Bethany Church
Aocmander
Hugh B. Stevenson
Herany Boyst
Cnites
Reeand
Iwad
Metropoltan
Gane
Benson
Ded
Vetur
Chadian Baldacre
Lsu
Devin
Weather Chronicle From Widespread River Flood Warnings
Weather report from the Washington coast describes river flood threats across multiple counties with rising waters and rainfall expectations. Data mentions shoreline effects, urban drainage impacts, and prognosis for continued precipitation through the week with temperature variations and humidity noted.
Kemp Going to Rio For Engineering Post
Tidgley Kemp grandson of the late Charles G. Ridgley of Baltimore sails from New York on Wednesday for Rio de Janeiro where he has accepted a position as an electrical engineer. He is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Kemp of 1521 I street.
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Tidgley Kemp
Charles G. Ridgley
Baltimore
Louis Kemp
1521
I Street
New York
Rio Javela
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Berkeley
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Offutt
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Public Accountants
WaLl Street
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