Norfolk newsdealer wounds wife then leaps from window
Nathan Jacobs a Norfolk wholesale and retail newsdealer attacked his wife with a razor as she dressed for breakfast. He then jumped from a window, breaking a shoulder. Mrs Jacobs was wounded but expected to recover. Jacobs is in critical condition with unclear prognosis. The couple's family ties are noted among Norwich’s Jewish community.
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Nathan Jacobs
Wholesale Newsdealer
Norfolk
Washington Post
Norwich
Niety
Aweet
St. Vine Hostal
Jacobs
Lana la
Kia O
Fda
Rome
Bank Telegram Scam Reveals Blackout on Accounts
Elm City telegraphs dated February 27 claimed to be from Tolsnet Bank Company asking for loaned funds. Money reached Wilmington banks before the scam was detected. a local telegraph operator confessed to sending the faked messages. Authorities pursued the shortfall and guarded the bank amid the inquiry.
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Washington Post
Winnie M. Mar
Elm City
Tolsnet Bank Ag Coompany
Richmonc
Sorfets
Wilmington
Sxua
Im City
Man Arrested After Wife Attack With Razor Reflected In Court Plea
In a Washington Post report from Satisbure N Cl Mar, John Bare ruxer was arrested after allegedly attacking his wife with a razor and attempting to harm himself during the incident. He claimed self defense as he fought to wrench the weapon away. The wife later attempted to defend herself and sustained injuries, with witnesses noting the frightening struggle and its aftermath.
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Washington Post
N. Cl
John Bare Ruxer
Orltager
Crushed Under Oil Cake on Steamship Queen Walea
A man named Anton Pic was killed when a large oil cake fell aboard the steamship Queen WIE Asa at Fiera Leenet Point. The incident occurred as the cake weighed about 1aGy Leonds and toppled from above, crushing him and causing immediate fatal injuries.
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Sip TS
Washuistin Po
Divorce suit withdrawn in Norfolk court case
Norfolk, Va Mar 4 A divorce suit filed by Mrs Stern against Mr Joseph Sean oot Pasety was withdrawn. A related suit by Mrs Stern against Miss Resena Kel so Palnust for alienation of affections resulted in both defendants fined 250 dollars in police court. Stern, proprietor of a clothing store, was involved in the proceedings plus broader court notices from Richmond and Rockville.
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Norfolk
Washington
Nofolk
Mra
Joseph Sean
Getusi
Wes Steen
Mis Stern
Miss Resena
Kelso Palnust
Misa Kelley
Stern
Tobacco Chewers Barred In Virginia Courtroom
Danville Virginia March 4 Judge M A Tiken of the Corporation Court bans tobacco chewers in the courtroom ordering removal of all evspidora from the building with heavy fines and jail for offenders The ban followed a witness who repeatedly spat during testimony and prompted the new rule
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Washington Post
Danville
M. A. Tiken
Corporation Court
Evspidora
Aiken
Mother Accused in Death of Robert Owens in Moundsville
In Moundsville Virginia on March 4, police found 20 year old Robert Owens dead from a pistol shot in his bed. His mother and a younger brother were arrested on murder charges over life insurance. A pistol with an empty chamber was found in the mother’s room. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and alerting authorities.
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Washington Post
Moundsville
Robert Owens
Lfe
Dawkins Defends Integrity Amid Antisaloon Attack in Maryland House
Maryland House backs Dawkins as chair of the temperance committee amid an attack by W H Anderson of the Anti saloon League who accused him of plots to defeat the local option bill in exchange for a police magistracy. The House approved a resolution expressing confidence in Dawkins and other committee members.
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Maryland
House
Anderson
Washington Post
Annapolis
House of Delegates
Dawkins
Temperance Committee
W. H. Anderson
Anti-saloon League
Bill
Brady
Anne Arundel
Rockville
Montgomery County
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Machen to Be Free Friday in Moundsville
August Machen, nearing release from the State Penitentiary for Post Office frauds, is described as enjoying town freedom in Moundsville and even attending Wheeling theater. Observers note he frequented a central restaurant, walked the Ohio riverbank, and recently frightened off a photographer aiming a camera at him.
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Washington Post
T Moundsville
Wica
Machen
State Penitentiary
Post-office Department
Tie
Wheeling
Washburn Crosby Mills Use Steel Rolls for Even Flour
Twenty sets of steel rolls grind Gold Medal Flour slowly and evenly to uniform particle size. The process ensures consistent dough and batter, producing a smoother, more reliable bake. This highlights the mills’ emphasis on precision and quality in flour production.
Clarksburg Siege Ends As Johnson Surrenders After Hours
Frank Johnson, the Black suspect who killed Mrs. Carl Martin and held off a 2000 strong mob with a rifle, surrendered in a log barn nine miles from Clarksburg after a sheriff walked in. Three men were wounded, none fatally, as deputy sheriffs escorted the prisoner to jail amid tense crowds.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Frank Johnson
Carl Martin
Washington
William Matheney
Hart Cork John Ramsey
Johnson
Flanagan
Clarkshoro
Jall
Narrison County
Joansen
Mrs. Martin
Gypsy
Sycamore Creek
National Guard
Pure Food Bill Passed and Redistricting Adopted in Senate
Richmond Virginia March 4 The dairy and food commissioner bill passed by the Senate under suspension of the rules after debate by Senator Hart of Roanoke. The session also approved the Congressional redistricting bill removing Floyd County from the Fifth district to the Sixth and shifting Craig County from the Ninth to the Tenth. The Byrd liquor law amendments were reported and concurred, with the bill now to go to the governor. Judge J W G Blackstone accepted service on a motion to restrain the assembly and warned that proceedings may be taken against him.
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Washington Post
Richmond
House
Hart
Roanoke
Virginia
Senate
Hurd
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Floyd County
Craig County
J. W. G. Blackstone
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Canada Still Missing Promoted Railway Men
Canada still missing. R W King promoted to general manager of the road as postmaster Glen Echo and assist superintendent. motive for disappearance linked to wife’s illness. Promot ons became effective yesterday. King is Alexandria resident. Canada’s fate uncertain. search ongoing with river and woods dragged. Also reports: Russian bark Asia loaded with bones arrived at Alexandria. death of John F Chauncey in Alexandria. obituaries from Fredericksburg and Petersburg noting local deaths.
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R. W. King
Joseph
Glen Echo
Washington
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Washington Post
Rockville
Bopdamen
van B. Canada
Petey I.cit
Glen Imeho
Clift
Canada
Red Cross
Friends of Canada
Dixie's Landing
Chain Bridge
Asia
Alexandrian
Halla
Mariehamn
Argentina
John F. Chauncey
John FP
Chauncey
GS South Henry Street
Smith & Perkins Locomove Works
Bankrupt on Honeymoon Shocks Richmond Couple
C W Fleming baker and candy maker, recently married in a runaway nuptial, returned from his honeymoon to learn creditors had forced him into involuntary bankruptcy. Liabilities are said to be under 7000 dollars. His absence stirred the creditors, who warned he could have met all legitimate demands if not for the abrupt action.
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Washington Post
Richmond
C. W
Girl 16 Takes Poison After Grip Despair in Amelia Va
Miss Josie Hooker of Lodare Amelia County aged sixteen died yesterday afternoon by taking carbolic acid while recovering from a grippe attack. Despondent over illness and circumstances, she is believed to have committed suicide. Her father J CG Hooker a successful Western farmer once owned Osmore, a notable Barksdale estate in the county.
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Washington Post
Amelia
Josie Hooker
J. CG. Hooker
Lodare
Amelia County
Miss Hooker
Grippe
Osmore
Barksdale
Son of Baltimore Millionaire Marries in Paris Without Consent
Report states Thomas Winans wed a Spanish actress in Paris against his father Ross Winans's wishes. Disowned in effect, the son reportedly left Liverpool aboard a ship before the party sailed, then vanished to Paris where he married. Father, enraged, may reduce his fortune to others.
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Paris
Liverpool
Washington Post
Baltimore
Ross Winans
Thomas Winans
C. Latrobe
Winans
America
Ross Wlan
Deelief
Seaman Stabs Companion on Clara 4 During Dispute
Anton Afgron, seaman aboard the schooner Clara 4 Donnell, discharging ice at Mutus Ice Company, allegedly attacked fellow worker John with a knife, inflicting a deep upper body stab requiring twenty six stitches. Afgron tossed the weapon overboard and did not attempt to flee. the injured man remains in serious condition.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexendria
Anton Afgron
Clara
Donnell
Mutus Ice Company
What
John
Afgron
Algren
Entry Rules For The Washington Post Contest
The notice outlines that there will be no missing consideration in answers and prohibits Post employees or relatives from entering. It allows school or organization groups to enter under their body name and directs all contest communications to the Contest Editor at The Washington Post, Washington, D C.
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É&C
Washington Post
The
Washlnsten
TD. C
Radfield
Atlanta
William J Dunlop Weds Miss Elizabeth Powell at Bound Hill
In Fredericksburg Mar 4 wedding reports Elizabeth Lee Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Powell of Pepchun County wed William J Dunlop of Washington at the bride parents home near Bound Hill Rev B Lake officiating The note adds Eleanor McCracken left for Washington to wed Harry M Fox of Buffalo N Y Jessie P Piper of Middletown wed William C Adams of Stephens City in Winchester with plans to reside in Stephens City.
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Rockvillie
Mar
Rockville
Ann Elizabeth Shipman
Alfred V. Brown
Stine Eva
Melee Mills
Frank Harris Thornes
Benest L. Wolfe
Southern Methodist Church
Alisa Emma Hunter
William S. Robertson
Washington
The
Baptist Church
Mervin PB
Counselman
Bethesda
Catherina Mult Kerve
St Ann's Catholic Church
Tennallytown
Father Malton
Willem Offutt
Counterman
Misa
Fredericksburg
Willam J. Dunlop
Elizabeth Lee Powell
W. L. Powell
Pepchun
Bound Hill
B. Lake Omotatiner
B. W. Chancellor
Eleanor McCracken
McCracken
Heready
Atlantic Coast Line and Northern Railways Timetables
Reader notices a garbled compilation of early 20th century rail schedules listing Baltimore and Ohio lines to New York Philadelphia and Annapolis. It mentions Pullman dining cars, parlor coaches, sleeping cars, and connections to Jacksonville Savannah and Florida, with offices in Washington and Baltimore and various departure and arrival times.
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Baltimore and. Ohio Railroad
New York
New
Buffet
Srogal Limited
Philadelphi
Philadelphia
Stem
Atlantic City
Westward
Cincinnati
ST Louis
Louisville
Oraim
SL Iit
Pittsburg
Columbl
Wheeling
Winchester
Fredfrick
Hagerstown
G. St. Main
Penner Yenla Ave
Main
New Union Station
Tnformacion Bureau
Atlantic Coast Line
Dally
Coehes
Jacksonville
N. Am
Jacksonvilla
Port
Tempa
Fla
Auguste, Ga
Charleton, & C
Wilmington
Coxches Decksonville
Sumgay
York
Florida
Cain
W York
ST. Augest
Pullyan
U. Br
Ainam
Uckes
Aggly
Wes
Washington Southern Railwaya
Via & Keburg
Larre Veton Etat
Bombay
Richmond
Ule
Sunda
Col Puilman
Seaboay
Eelly
Augustine
Pla
Ad. Ror
Frese Feksburg
Vicago
Ani Louie
Virsiala Hotsp T. Jaan Care
Memphia
Uri
MFP. VY. Limited
Pullmaa Sleares Teinet Beaington
Loweelie Comanetment
Virginie Hol
Pullman Wee
Nati
Chicago
St. Lown
Memphis
Nashville
New Orlests
Chesapeake
Penosyne
Fanit Unie Station
Washington Terwinamln
TL Southern Railway
Sgures
Exis
Atlanta
Irllingham
Moule
New Orphoenle
Chattanooga
Roanoke
Knoxville
Memg
New Orleans
Sivanneh
Columbia
Charleston
Auguste
Aiken
Calitornia
Mondey
Wednrsfny
Laval
Hardisonburg
Charlottes+te
Anil
Piremont LS
Brown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Scuedale
Cuion
Norfolk and Western
Chattansas
Blemahls
Bristol
Winston, Salem
Orleans
Stower
Norfolk
Washington
Bervville
Luray
Shenanwest
Walls
Dunding
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Penna. Ave. Ee
Sechoart Mali
Pullman
Savannah
Hara
Plac
Scatsard Florida Limited
Jacknorville
S Angustine
Pinehars Auiota
Birmingham
Dally—Setoard Express
Pullmans
Sevannah
R.A. Stansell
Parasnger
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Madman
Razor
Stevedore
Locust Point
Virginia Supreme Court
Weshlation Post
Rosa Court of Appeals
Day Weapia
Wesania Park Company
Rohleger
Bute
George C. Gregory
Samuel Apperson
Appatlee
Jama W. Gorin
Cop
Tarqwell St
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KF. W
Wala
J. Duntan
Inerpean
Creeey
Athem Vlef
Othsen
Hellorot
City of Richmond
Nertote Railway and Lagt Company
America Locomotive Company
Howe Hofman
Southern Railway Company
Sigument Dock
Grafier
Wheeling Theater
Washburn- Crosby
Slayer
Posse
Judge Blackstone
Maddger
Mer
Nannie C. Haynes
W. L. Haynes
Spottsylvania County
Massanonax
W. LG. Mitchel
Lancaster
W. Harrison
Frank W. Motley
Sharps Wharf
Petersburg
Frank M. Ledbetver
Peleraburg
Girl
Thomas Winan
Virginia Weddings
Grocers
Ego Henan
Gordon
Eye Sts
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White House
T. A. McKee
Medical
Reed
Seventeenth Street No
Shade
Fisk Elgin
T. Baldus
Tal
ToaNg
Building Association
GA. Bakich
Metzerott Bidg
District of Columbia
GEO. W. Linkins
Walter H. Acker
BE. Hoon
Corcoran
15Th St. In
R. Tolman
Tyler & Rutherford
D.C
F. H. Smith CO
N.Y
Congress Wall
New Jersey Avenue
United States Capitol
Elegan
Lingola
NYATT
Howard House
Ana Stnet
Twen
Cntrally
Ear Maes
Berg
Eit St. Dames
Washtnutan
Arizona
Harrison Realty Company
G St. Aw
Sordan & Cos
Streat
D. C
Joann
Bela
W. H. Baunders & CO
Real Fatsia Security
Frank T. Rawlings CO
FA. Ave
Arlington Fire Insurance Company
Congress
Draughon
Uoklet
Peangton
Pres
U. S
Maul
AT College
Strayer
Business College
F Sts
Tullen
Berlitz
Stn
St. Louis
Liege
MATHA
F. Boyer
Losn
Sulch Unlimited Capital
Potomac Guarantee Loan
Frat. Capital Loan Company
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