Man Kills Woman Then Self After Legacy Demand
A man identified as Bentz, seeking a legacy, deserted his wife and seven children and fled with another woman. The couple’s home was found in disarray with the woman leaving her husband and daughter. Bentz shot and killed Mrs. Rog, then died after the confrontation. internal troubles and possible motives tied to family frictions and a rumored affair. Local reports trace the tragedy to Bentz’s attempt to secure funds and his strained relationships within the household.
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Fredenck
Manned
Alyas Kasngton
York
Rog
Bentz
Warrenton Club Races Brat and Horse Meet Reports
Fragmentary OCR notes describe racing events at Warrenton Club with unclear entries. Mentions include horses, ages, positions, and multiple disjoint phrases that suggest a local race meet or timing results but lack coherent names, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits imply a short sports blurb about a club racing event.
Goes 3 000 Miles To Wed Navy Bride Elect
Special to The Washington Post reports a 2000 mile wedding journey from Annapolis to Seattle. Miss Lucy Claude, daughter of Dr. W Clement Claude, travels alone to join Henry Grafton Fuller, a former midshipman, as he serves with the Colorado during spring target practice near Magdalena Bay. They plan to meet in Seattle within weeks for the ceremony. Fuller, popular in midshipman days, hails from Johnsbury, Vermont, while Claude is a leading Annapolis social figure.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Lucy Claude
Henry Grafton Fuller
Uncle Sams Navy
Benedict
Colorado
Seattla Wash
Claude
Seattle
Navy
Lauds
Tlord
Naval Academy
Annapolle
Fuller
Johnsbury VI
Split in Kanawha County Roosevelts, Taft Delegates
In Charleston two conventions split over presidential backing. Negro delegates refuse Roosevelt while Taft supporters push for Taft loyalists. County reports show unpledged delegates and contested choice as Taft faction faces Roosevelt for the nomination at the state convention.
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Charleston
Roosevelt
Faraker
Washington
Taft
Parkers
Pattam
Osert
Reandubons
Roosevelt Ant Taft
Bey Csuer
Pavil
Mont
Napesing Instructons
Delewates
Tha Lari
Tsis
Ind
Starving Man Turns Thief Amid Arrests in War-Torn Town
Fragments describe a desperate man who stole from a building on Main Street while soldiers and police conducted searches in Hagerstown during wartime. Several arrests followed as officers investigated robberies and disturbances amid tense conditions.
Freedman Wins Suit Over War Casualty Claims
A court denied a motion by former attorney general and others in a damages suit against the Casualty Company. The appellate decision affirmed a lower ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove entitlement to the claimed wages and damages. The case involves alleged misrepresentation and breach of contract related to war casualty pay.
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Ures
Denial by B and O on project resumption plans
A garbled report notes the B and O rejected a general denial regarding a proposed project. Executives discuss whether to resume improvements begun last fall, including new tracks and roadway work, amid pride in the Fos larna Riser and related ventures.
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Pitt
Pittsong
Ornairietia
Mide
Tsom Hou
Esamelin
Mt Ff
Ltticro
Oliy
Garrett Denies Report On Norfolk Rail Gate Case
Norfolk VA report claims Garrett dismissed as railway gate inquiry proceeds. The article notes a related illness, bronchial pneumonia, affecting a son and references Seaboard and Philadelphia connections. Garrett denies the report while returning to Philadelphia for family matters.
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Norfolk Va
Wood Garrett
Vrdr
Seaboard
Garrett
Phila Telpa
Certificate of authority in a medical correspondency dispute
A notarized certificate discusses a medical case involving kidney disease and Brights Disease. Dr Fulton and Fulton’s Compound are referenced in a claim about treatment and the life of inflamed kidneys. The document notes a letter from a patient and a physician’s report, with legal attestations and notary details.
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Fas
Fultons
Tergiussein
Iim Ph Roiy
Findig
Sterliy T
Fultony
Cathar
Landregan Notary
John J Fulton Co
Oakland
Approves New Town Bill Near Potomac in Virginia
A dispatch from Richmond reports Gay Swanson signed a bill passing both state houses to incorporate the town of Potomac in Alexandria County with Del Ray St Elmo and St Asaph as villages. The new city officials will be elected later, and the name may conflict with a Virginia Post Office named Potomac. Col Smoot’s target incident: John Penn was arrested in Alexandria suspected of an attempted robbery and firing near a dredging machine. Penn admits being with McCuen and Witkins, and they face beating in Police Court tomorrow.
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Washington Post Bureau
Alexandria
Richmond
Gay Swanson
Potomac
Alexandria County
Post Office Department
Viginia
del Ray
St Elmo
St Asaph
Col Smoot
John
Nep Penn
Sexandria
W A Srout
Penn
McCuen
Witkins
Colmost
Death threat sent widow prompts police protection
A wealthy young widow fears for her safety after receiving a threatening letter demanding money. County police guard her home while authorities investigate the extortion note, reportedly signed with secret symbols and linked to a group in Alexandria Washington Todge. An address event was planned at a local Methodist building with notable figures invited.
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Andrew Jackson
Tadga
Magone
Alecandra
Rey G
Humphresa
Young Peoples
Fedimond
Minnie Methodist
Tuck South
Yelock
Enrieg County
Jiernity
Semple Merabera
Hsf
Alexandria
Washington
Henric Counts
Man Charged in Stolen Thousand Dollars Case
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Maryland March 14 a suspect named J Wilson Boone twenty eight years old is under arrest awaiting a hearing charged with opening letters and stealing from the Southern Methodist Publishing Company Four marked bills in decoy letters were mailed to the company and detectives found the bills in Boones pocket at arrest The publishing company has lost about $1000 sent in various sums through the mafia over the past few months
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Washington
Baltimore
Southern Methodist Publishing Company
J Wilson Boone
Rockville Meeting Endorses Warner for Congress
A large Republican mass meeting in Rockville backed Warner of Kensington for the party's congressional nomination to succeed Rep. Pentre. Capt Charles I Fox presided, with Dr. William P. Thirkield and others addressing the gathering as resolutions approving Warner were passed.
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Washington Post
Rockville
County
Brainard H Warner
Kensington
George A Pentre
Charles I Fox
Warner
William P Thirkield
Howard University
Washington
Postmaster suicide and rail worker deaths report in era paper
The article notes a postmaster fatally injuring himself and two unidentified white men killed by a passenger train near Taylorsville on the Piedmont Fredericksh ing and Potomac Railroad. It also mentions Spencer Supply Company receivership in Washington with assets around $900 and a reorganization expected, plus local marriages and a death of Richard Ran aill Magruder aged 72 in Annapolis.
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Richmond
Pielmont Frederickshng and Potomac
Taylorsvie
Spencer Supply Company
Washington
Spencer
Tess Wallace
Delaware and Hudson to Pay Dividends Blocked by Judge
United States Judge Gorge Wo Ray vacated a temporary injunction preventing the Delaware and Hudson Railroad from paying dividends due next Monday. The company faced claims it had increased indebtedness and held $2,000,000 of bonds from another firm, whose issuance was overvalued. Company officials denied wrongdoing and argued the securities were worth more than stated, while observers doubted the value assessment.
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Luca NY
Norwich
United States
Gorge Wo Ray
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Yisue
Micena
Wheat prices, market notes dominate Chicago grain page
The Chicago grain column describes wheat futures movement and market sentiment amid daily trading, with price shifts and daily settlement details. It notes demand expectations and price directions, mentioning wheat contracts and general market tone.
New York Grain Prices and Market Report Terse Summary
New York grain prices and market activity show mixed results across staples. Reports include silo stocks, port activity, and totals for various futures, with notable mentions of Fort Worth and New Orleans regions in trade notes.
New Skin Remedy Claims Overnight Complexion Cure
A pasting advertisement touts a new skin remedy discovered a year ago by a prominent specialist. It asserts rapid fixes for eczema pimples rash herpes and other blemishes with one overnight application and promises improvements in muddy complexions. Samples offered. order via Emergency Laboratories New York City and local Washington retailers.
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Washington
Ogram 3
Donnells
West Twenty Fifth Street
New York City
New United States Revenue Cutter to Sail for Destructive Duties
A new vessel from the United States Revenue Cutter Service is to be launched at a Seaplane Plant. The ship, described as a fire craft, is designed for global reach and heavy explosive handling. Details note its potential use in destroying targets and its readiness for deployment worldwide.
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Bet News
Rt News
United States Revenue Cutter
Seapait News
Shinbi Ling
Doi Ceanva
Jod Ck Wednes
Wens Wiss Baitl
Wiltar de Tors Hepburn
Down
Engin
Lowlig
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Warrenton Club
Sues
Coe Roy
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Kanawha County
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Aiden
Front Royal
Orta
AL Xandrig
Binet Roy
Axe
Willie
Alex
Uheran
Meron
dRitin
Hepces
Amis Moeur
Amistad
Tires Robinson
Tocks
Bond
Ariel
Fenry Tomer
Freedman
Maryland Casualty Company
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Coast Line
Swanset
Municipality
State
Col. Smoot
Will
Black Hand
Henrico
Indorses Warner
Iagten
Pearce
Virginia Supreme Court
Tonez
Eliee
Ted Fanthaw
Amnaira
Argielly
Jeffree Wat
Anderson
Ashlee
Redan
Lee R Kab
Miss Baumback Sperini
Gonea
Baumback
Takoma Park
Tifs County
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Roy Thorali Campbell
Bartiat Church
Min’ser
Jean Goldsmith
Evelyn B
Washfopton
Winichest
Philadelphia
Dively Byrd Page
Robert P Pape
Berryville
Clarke Counts
John Goldsmith
Atlanta Ga
Richard R Magruder
Annipolis
Richard Ran Aill
Magruder
Mr Magruder
Danei R. Magruder
John R Magruder
Apmapulu
South and Western
New Carolina
Chndfield and Ohio Railway
Chicago Grain
NEW York Grain
Ian Peper
New York
New Dork
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Fabian
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Maraite Guler
Lifle Rik
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Mexico
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CO Meryer & Co
Bullgugh Byron
Seventh Street
Copenhagen
Panama
Seneca
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Lanner
Metal Market
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13Th Street
Hungary
Austria
Barvat
McGill & Wallace
E Street
Wanhingsey
Tre McCorr
Orsoner Lgbastt
Frank P. Milburn & CO
Architects
Tts
Teulklees Chagee
H &T
Carcoma
Keeebiatt
Air
7Th &T
Kodak
R_WATERS
Buxiness County
Eucopsen
Michigan
van Camps
van Camp
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
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