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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
2
Congress to consider joint resolutions granting permission to occupy nineteen houses slated for demolition. Inaugural Committee advocates more funding and use of statues. Amid wartime mobilization, troops and relief efforts dominate political maneuvering, with committees and partisan action shaping supply and authority.
An OCR page fragment references Louisiana figures and committees, naming individuals such as Anuroc Jickcoe and Augustus Ulsan, with scattered lines about constitutional topics, museums, and federal notes. The text is garbled, showing partial names, roles, and proposed commissions amid a historical government context.
Report describes the Patriarchs Militant in new uniforms and a planned appearance at Treville’s in Cutis ington with invited guests. The Canton event features a reception and a sword exhibition, with staff detailing the program and expected attendees.
A minor blaze occurred at the Leiter mansion on Fetter Avenue Northwest last night. Investigators report a small flame in a rear area, quickly contained with no injuries or major damage. Fire crews remain on scene to ensure precautions.
An economy focus notes Hood's Sarsaparilla lasts longer and does more good than rivals. It proclaims the medicine offers 100 doses for one dollar, claiming exceptional value and effectiveness.
A comely young woman in Philadelphia conspired to pawn or sell a set valued at $800. She deceived a broker, turning the rings over to a detective and then claiming loss. Placed in custody, she admitted the scheme and identified the jewelry’s origin from Caldwell & Co. This detective work traced the haul to a Philadelphia hotel scene with her mother.
Weather bulletin notes little precipitation with unsettled conditions across regions including the Northwest Midwest and Western plains. Snow possible in Upper Lake region and northern Rockies with colder temps into Sunday and scattered rain or snow elsewhere along the coast and central states.
News reached Washington last night that J K Mackenzie of Dickman Mackenzie Porter mining engineers Chicago was killed by Indians in the Sonora mountains about sixty five miles from Hermosillo. Mrs Mackenzie, visiting in the city, learned the news via Secretary Morton whose son in law is a member of the firm.
Well known in Chicago, Manager Mackenzie, social figure and member of many clubs, died after long illness. He spent time in Washington and was connected to mining ventures in Sonora, seventy miles west of Tarra, with partners holding properties there. Relatives in London and this city mourn his loss as details of the will and auctions are awaited.
In District Supreme Court yesterday Burton T Doyte filed a petition under section 1498 to change the surname of author and minister of the gospel and his wife to the hyphenated Armstrong Hopkins. He says both parties wish to preserve Mrs Hopkins identity with her diplomas and maiden credentials after long missionary, medical, and literary careers.
Mr Fabian gave a triumphant piano recital assisted by the Rakemann String Quartet at the New Willard Hotel ballroom. Selections included Chopin pieces, a Brillandish waltz, and a polonaise. The Rakemann quartet performed works by Liszt and others, drawing repeated recalls from the audience.
Police allege Brawner, 50, of South Washington, robbed a bottling plant in April with a copper potting machine valued at 340 dollars. Fragments of the machine were found at a junk shop and sold in lots before Brawner fled town. he was located and arrested yesterday. Also, a marriage certificate was corrected to read Lillard not Thorn, naming the father and recognizing the marriage.
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