Fragmented confession reveals motive in Ada Jones murder case
Disjointed OCR text shows a man explaining love tragedy and jealousy leading to Ada Jones's murder. Statements reference Sid Jones, Mrs Ada Jones, and a plan to kill. The survivor claims remorse and a desire for penance, with partial dialogue and scattered details.
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Sal
Washington Pot
Val San
Frank Cawthorn
Ada Jones
Etna Acre
Christian Stury
Issetl
Merder
Cerps
Sid
Sid Jones
Court Decides for Sailors in Hasp Court Ruling
A disputed maritime case reaches the Virginia court requiring wage payments to sailors aboard a vessel detained near Boston. Judge Howe limits claims, upholding a prior act while addressing wages and legal actions against shipowners and captains.
Sheriff's Home Fire Due To Wind Lashes Norfolk Area
A fire destroyed a home in Norfolk near Yavette Park during high winds. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents evacuated. injuries were reported though names and exact causes remain unclear. Authorities investigated the origin and noted intense flames starting in the residence.
Work in Shops In Parkersburg Frustrates Boom Orders
Fragmentary OCR notes report in Parkersburg orders failing while work in shops stalls and a boom in sales. It mentions vendors and partners with unclear names amid a sequence of garbled lines.
Plain Face to Hair Beauty Ad Claims Ayer’s Vigor
Promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as a hair treatment that adds softness and richness without coloring. Encourages consulting a doctor for use and asserts the product makes hair handsome enough to distract from facial plainness.
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Ayer
Defeated by Close Vote on Corporations Election Bill
Richmond VA January 24 Special to The Washington Post the senate bill to elect corporation commissioners failed in the house by 4 to 42. C O Connor Godrick of Frederickburg led the opposition. Thirteen Republicans backed the bill, with Speaker Byrd among Democrats voting with them. Hill Montague of Richmond proposed harmonizing Virginia divorce law with the uniform act. House and Senate joint committees set next Friday for hearings on liquor traffic measures with licenses excluded.
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Washington
Richmond
Senate
Communsioners
House
C. O'Connor Godrick
Fredericke‘burg
Byrd
Hill Montague
Convention of Commissioners
Leensea
Alexandria News in Brief Finds Multiple Local Updates
Fifty candidates receive first degree in Potomac Lodge No. 38. In Corporation Court Judge Bailey presided over Gilroy & Howard v Carter Lauthery. Will of Michael Germann probated leaving $5,000 to wife. Heir details given with Germann family listed. Falls Church Lodge announces first degree ritual. Eureka Manganese Company elects officers and directors. Epworth League Union meets in Memorial Building with talks by Rev J I Light and Rev F P L Day. Cameron Club opens lectures with Janet chords. next lecture by Angus Crawford. Schooner Martha Davis ordered sold at auction near wharf in Huta et al. case.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Corporation Court
Louis C. Bailey
Gilroy & Howard
Carter Lauthery
Michael Germann
Thane Germann
Kenry Germann
Washington
George W. Germann
Mit
Ifty
Potomac Lodge
Epworth League Union
Memorial
Mu. Church South
O'Clork
J. I. Light
Fredericksburg
Meope
FP. L. Day
George Washington University
Cameron Club
Cameron
Lee Camp Tall
Janet Chards
Angus Crawford
Episcopal Theatogica
United States
Grover
Martha Davi
Ayender
Huta Et
Greenstein
Prohibition Bills Advance In North Carolina Legislature
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh Jan 24. The Anti-Flaloon League prohibition bill received a favorable report and is set as a special order for Monday. The Senate passed the bill unanimously with four abstentions. Both houses adopted a resolution that after tomorrow no new bills may be introduced except those on Gov. Glenn's message. The House passed a second reading of a bill prohibiting trunk-line railroad purchases by rival lines and will finalize it tomorrow. The Senate will report the passenger rate bill and noon Tuesday will be the special order for both bills. Senate bills seek to block discontinuance of local passenger trains without corporate commission approval. A dry-law measure bans traveling salesmen from soliciting alcohol cases in prohibition areas.
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Washington
Raleigh
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Senate
Gov. Glenn
House
Committee On Railways
Corporation Commission
Dead Baltimore firemen honored with half mast flags
Baltimore fire department Chief Belt ordered engine and truck houses flags at half mast in respect for yesterday's deadly city fire. A wreath will be sent for each victim and condolence has been sent to Edward M. Parrish, with mutual praise between Washington and Baltimore firemen.
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Baltimore
William T. Belt
Belt
Edward M. Parrish
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ballmore City
Washington
Three Dead and Six Injured in Catastrophic Fire
A large blaze killed three people and injured six others, with fire chief Horton not fatally harmed. The tragedy fell hardest on the Regester’s Sons Company, the principal business affected by the blaze and its aftermath.
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Horton
Regester’s Sons Company
Receivers Named for Gas Plant After Destructive Fire
Federal Judge Waddill appoints David Mills and J N Burgesa as receivers for the gas plant assets on Saratoga Street after a devastating blaze damaged the Regester company buildings and the city hall annex. Firefighting crews saved lives but several firemen and officers were injured or killed. Insurance covers losses estimated around 100000, with the J Regester and Brassy Works hit hardest.
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Washington
Balthners
Mik
Fra Carty
J. Tegester'a Saas Company
Aub
Frederick Harman
William B. Pugh
Charles Freeman
Horton
Frank J. Divison
Charles J. Miller
Regester
Fire Department
Peticemen
Saratosa Street
J. Regester
Sona Company
Holliday and
Saratoga Streets
Regester! Company
Baltimore Syd
Washington Post Potl and Brass Works
de Mores
City Hall
Federal
Jnge Waddill
Fred Marston
New York
David
Mills
J. N. Burgesa
Mile tunnel completed on Virginian Railway at Merrimac
The Washlington Post notes a one mile tunnel bored through solid rock under the Allegheny Mountains at Merrimac Mines. MacArthur Bros completed the tunnel delaying road work but signaling the railway bridge over New River and the roadbed west of Francke will soon be ready for the rally.
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Washlington Post
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Dan
Allegheny Mountains
Merrimac Mines
MacArthur Bros
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Francke
Death Threat for Jurors in Elkins Will Case
Two jurors in the Elkins will case plan to defy unknown enemies who sign letters in the name of the Black Hand. Other defendants or associates reportedly received similar intimidation messages, signaling a broader attempt to disrupt the proceedings and influence outcomes.
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Elkins
Black Hand
Justice Gould Presides at Industrial Education Mass Meeting
Judge Ashley M Gould of the District Supreme Court will preside at a Belasco Theater mass meeting tomorrow at 3. Speakers include Pr Richard D Harlan and Dr Wilbur Py Thirkfeld. The event backs Lodge Hill to fund a training school for cared pupils. A Marine Band and Howard University choir will perform.
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Ashley M Gould
District Supreme Court
Belasco Theater
Weleck
Richard D. Harlan
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Wilbur Py ‘Thirkfeld
Howard University
Lodge Hill
United States Marine Band
Both Husband and Wife Declared Insane in W Va Case
Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown were declared insane today in Packeravurs West Virginia and will be sent to the state asylum at Spencer. Alleged drug use cited as cause of their afflictions.
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Erode
Dan
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Ae Heer
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Tne
Raph
Joseph Tada
Dadge Howe
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M Cver Packeravurs
W. Va
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Spencer
Pugh Charged With Embezzlement in Telegraph Firm Case
Special 19 report from The Washington Fest Richmond Virginia January 2 states Honey A Pugh, employed by Western Union Telegraph Company, is turned over to West Virginia authorities. Alleged theft occurred at Greenbriar Walte Sulphur Springs during a recent operators' rally with funds stolen while he was in charge at the Springs.
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Richmond
Honey A Pugh
Western Union Telegraph Company
West Viginia
Greenbriar Walte
Atrile
Pigheusa
Roanoke Vaccination Arrests Ordered by Mayor
Roanoke Virginia January reports warrants issued on mayor instruction for twelve married women and four men who refused vaccination after a recent smallpox case. The action targets residents on Date enne with a general vaccination order in effect and penalties to follow.
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Roanoke
Washington Post
Catehin
Dateenne
Death of Samuel Kidwell in Harpers Ferry
Samuel Kidwell of Loudoun County Virginia died last night at age seventy two from heart disease in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. He is survived by a widow and several daughters.
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Ty .Aw
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Samuel Kidwell
Loudoun County
Hamline Revival Draws Crowds at Ninth and Patreots Church
Hamline Church crowds fill the auditorium despite cold as Evangelist Thomas Harrison preaches once again. Converts announced during the close of the exercises. Choirs lead with young members under C H Schooley, with special music by Mrs Arthur Dunne and others. Rev Wilory P Thirkfeld of Howard University to speak tomorrow morning, with Dr Harrison in charge of the 7:30 evening service.
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Hamline Church
Ninth and
Patreots
Thomas Harrison
C. H H. Schooley
Arthur G. Dunne
Soprang
Jesee W. Nicholson
Walter Humphrey
Banso
Wilowr P. Thirkfeld
Howard University
Harrison
Parental Forgiveness Sought After Annulled Washington Marriage
Mrs. Margaret G Tallent and George A Tallent wed in Rockville Maryland and live at 1725 Q Street NW Their first marriage two years earlier in Washington was annulled by the District Supreme Court for lack of legal age Mrs Tallent’s mother Mrs Douglas has not yet forgiven the union Despite objections friends expect reconciliation and the couple express contentment Tallent works as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture The couple say no further disputes are needed and neither seeks further trouble in their marriage
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Margaret G. Tallent
Rockville
George A. Tallent
Washington
Wne
Supreme Court of the
Douglas
Tallent
Department of Agriculture
Eithor
Mrs Sloane Hosts Grand Cotillion for Emily Sloane
Washington Post reports Mrs William Douglas Sloane hosted a large cotillion at 2 West Fifty-second Street. Notables invited include Baron Von Hengelmuller Countesses Szechenyi and Roosevelt heirs, Sir Edgar Vincent J J Astley and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Guests arrived after dinners by Mrs Vanderbilt for Szechenyi family.
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Sperlalo
Washington Post
New York
William Douglas Sloane
West Fifty-second Street
Emily Sloane
Henry ‘. Sloane
Henry Botham Robbins
Jamily Sloane
Worthington Whitehouse
James A. Burden, Jr
Vanderbilt
West Fifty-seventhstreet
Szochenyi
Frederick Vanderbilt
Sloane
Lucy Roosevelt
Gladys Roosevelt
Loraine and
Ethelberta Roosevelt
Irene
Mildred
Man
Dorothy Whitner
Marie Winthrom
John HR. Drexel
East Sixty-Second Street
Margaretta Drexel
Anthony Drexel
Mary Astor Paul
James W. Paul
Frances Fell
Alexander van Rensselaer
Sally Drexel
Beatrice Mulla
Gwendolyn Burden
Yvonne ‘Lowneend
Edith Starr Miller
Louise Iselin
Sadie Jones
Dorothy Whitney
Emily Coster
Claire Bryce
Tulla Hoyt
Mildred Carter
Dorothy Tuckerman
Jean Reid
Mildred G. Townsend
Evelyn Marshall
Regingid Yellowes
Cyril Hatch
Robert W. Godet
Bayard Cutting
I. Townsend Burden, Jr
J.J. Aetley
Orme Wilson
Thornton Wilson
Bradish Johnson
Phoenis Ingraham W. O'Disolin
Roderick Terry
Frank Mn Plummer
Craig Wadsworth
Peter G. Gerry
Agelastos Acquitted On Bank Larceny Charge
Norfolk VA Jan 2 Peter A and Alexander M Agelasto cotton merchants were tried on larceny charges involving 383000 from Citizens Bank via false warehouse receipts and were acquitted by a jury. Other charges against the defendants remain pending.
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Washington Fex
Norfolk
Peter A
Alexander M. Agelasto
Citizens’ Bank
Tate
Donnell Gilliam Stricken in Raleigh Street
Donnell Gilliam a Tarboro lawyer sustained an apoplectic stroke on Raleigh main street today. His condition is critical. reports from Raleigh, North Carolina dated January 24.
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Raleigh, N. C
Donnell Gilliam
Tarboro
Lauterbachs At Outs Declares Family Rift Widens
Mrs Lauterbach, wife of prominent New York lawyer, says separation plans are under Cheater guidance as disputes with her husband and daughters widen. He disputes divorce talk, noting residence apart and public life, while family tensions center on finances and upbringing of their three daughters.
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Washington Post
New York
Mra
Baward Lauterbach
Joseph H. Cheater
Republican Club
Hotel Savoy
Alfred Lauterbach
Mrs Emily Yanaga Dies in Natchez Miss at Seventy Five
Mrs Emily Yanaga widow of Senor Antonia Yenaga de Valle and mother of Consuelo Dowager Duchess of Manchester died of pneumonia in Natchez Mississippi on a plantation trip. Her daughters included Consuelo and Nadea who married into British and Irish nobility. Her grandson is the present Duke of Manchester. The Post announces a Great Educational Contest with twenty six prizes totaling 500 dollars starting January 30.
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Louisiana
Duchess of Manchester
Yznaga
Vansuelo
Viscount Mandeville
Duke of Manchester
Consuelo
United States
Saratoga
Lord Mandeville
States
Nadea
John’ Lister Kaye
Isat
Helene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Newport
Fernando Yznaga
The
Washington Post
Debutante Season Blooms Amid Vanderbilt Festivities
A bustling social scene unfolds at the Vanderbilt estate with a bridal party, debutante dinners, and grand dances. Reginald Vanderbilt leads guests including Miss Vanderbilt and Miss Twombly while gifts exceed $100,000 in value and security guards guard the treasures. A Drexel dinner for debutantes, a Lakewood motor cycle craze, and lavish Providence gatherings highlight a winter of elite entertainment.
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Reginald Vanderbilt
Miss Vanderbilt
Miss Twombly
Miss Whitney
Vanderbilt House
Twombly
Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Bherry
Roome
New York
Mmes Wiliam €. Gulliver
Oliver Gould Jenninga
L. Cass Ledyard
Henry Fairfield Osborn
Edward H Ripley
Grosvenor Atterbury
Mmes
Junius S Morgan
Henry A. Alexander
Stephen van Renseelaer
Mallat Bathe Pratt
Walter 8. Gurnee
R. James Cross
John G. Neeser
Anson Phelps Stokes
C. Ledyard Blair
Alfred M. Hoyt
Julian W. Roberne
Louis Henop
Walter L. Goodwin
Samus Thorne
James A. Berymser
George C. Shirk
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Dowager Duchess of Manchester
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Frederic Neilson
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Reginald S Vanderbilt
Uttla
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Misa Blanche Oelrichs
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Marie Winthrop
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the Joint Finance Committee
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Mies
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Herbert Wadeworth
BW Woodward
Quina-Laroche
E. Fougera & CO
Che Mlashington Post Newspaper
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Gradfield
Atlanta
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Duffy
Qully Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
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