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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
12
Police probe a $20,000 gem theft after a jewel box is found in a vacant house next to the burglary scene. Central detectives weigh that two men may be involved as the robbers likely used a window to access the residence and escape with most of the valuables.
Unreadable OCR fragment lists sparse personal names and vague notices. The legible bits indicate a small public record of bereavement items and short notices without clear dates or full identities.
Mrs Hornsby reports a burglary where a heavy mahogany jewelry box and a chest of silver were taken leaving jewels valued at over 29000. Police weigh whether a house servant or a discharged worker aided the thieves, while Mrs Hornsby says she suspects none of her staff. The stolen items include a diamond pin set, two chain pendants, enamel bracelets, and a diamond center piece among others. Mrs Hornsby and her husband, longtime Rhode Island Avenue residents, are cooperating with investigators as they review security and possible inside information.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous distorted names and titles from a U S political context. The passage names several allegedly high ranking figures and states but the garbled text makes exact identifications impossible.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and places connected to a marriage license filing. The text references individuals including Jenn's L Johnson and The Rey Dunaid CMa Le Thurman, with scattered surnames and locations implying a public marriage notice from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper. The readable portions indicate a legal marriage record context without complete details.
A health office record lists numerous patients including babies and children admitted or born at hospitals. Names like Thomas, Mabel, and Jane appear among a long roster of patients with ages spanning from infancy to several years, referencing Episcopal and Homeopathic hospitals and various wards.
The Rockefeller Foundation charter, filed in Washington, creates a District of Columbia based body with perpetual succession aimed at endowing and operating institutions for human betterment. Incorporators include John D. Rockefeller Sr and Jr, Frederic T. Gates, Starr J. Murphy, and Charles Q. Herdt, expanding beyond the General Education Board to cover wider philanthropic activity while preserving tax-exempt status and annual reporting.
Special to The Washingham Bust reports that Judge Lien derson and Molter in Mocksville Md upheld a transaction between John W. Anderson of Silver Spring and William P Metcalf and JL Karrie. The case involved exchanging 77 acres near Silver Spring for the Sorcheste apartment house in Washington. Allegations of misrepresentation by a real estate agent were deemed insufficient to overturn the exchange, which occurred about six years ago. Anderson deeded his farm for the apartment, failed to meet interest on notes, and ultimately had to deed back the parcel to Metcalf & Karrick.
The House Judiciary Committee approves Representative Henry’s constitutional amendment to move inauguration from March 4 to the last Thursday in April. Passage requires two thirds in both houses, then ratification by three quarters of state legislatures. Also notes Sembach’s concert and Midway amusements reaching broad public attendance in Washington.
Reports say Gen Chamorro’s government gained a victory near Managua with casualties and captures. insurgent supply shortages force a pause in actions. deserters claim movements toward San Vicente and La Manga. government forces consolidate with captured arms and horses.
Report notes eggs removed from cold storage were disposed of after breakdown of cold chain. Local authorities say the event involved a surge in egg prices and supply disruption. No injuries reported and investigation underway to determine cause and responsibility.
Fragmented report notes CARE and AC discuss muket quality at bg tle finest quality produce. Mentions season of the sea and a secretary of the butte. Indicates concerns about retailer actions and market timing. Ends with a reference to a fall benefit tied to efekne.
The notice outlines tariff discussions between Austria and Hungary with the United States pressuring for minimum rates and ongoing negotiations with a French government ally. It notes the push for lower tariffs as part of a broader commercial agreement and mentions press ads and classified listings context within the publication.
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