Police Split Over Weiss Case as Fiance Conflicts Arise
Reports say multiple witnesses including Jon Wille and Winnetia Weiss create a tangled picture of the shooting at a Sunday half mile from Dead Hollow. Commonwealth's Attorney Mackey notes conflicting statements, while Weiss’s fiancé is hospitalized. Authorities suspect another woman may be involved and the motive remains unclear.
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Commonwealth
Mackey
Pricipals
Mullen
Jon W Wille
Winnetia Weiss
Rosslyn
Cts
Fearles
Washington
Weiss
Willen
Welty
Dt Nu
Rey
Bonaparte Noncommittal on Sentences for Wealthy Offenders
The article reports Bonaparte giving indirect remarks about punishment for affluent offenders. He avoids firm statements, noting that cooperation and public sentiment influence outcomes, while stressing restraint and the complexity of justice and punishment.
Alleged Apple Theft Reported Near Court
A brief police note describes an alleged theft of apples involving Antwan and others. Suspects were taken to the district attorney for questioning as officers investigated a scene near a farm or market. The matter remains under court review as authorities pursue charges and further details emerge.
Happenings at City Police Station Reported
Fragmentary text describes a man arrest incident involving a husband and wife in a tense situation near a state house. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but one line mentions a man being pummeled and a possible custody or possession complaint. Names and places are unreadable.
Bonaparte Abolishes Office After Gen Cecil Clay Death
The government moves to abolish the late General Cecil Clay’s office and divides his duties between two men. The plan aims to preserve duties within the justice system while allocating responsibilities from the fallen official. An examination of replacements and the reshaping of federal posts follows in the report.
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Cecil Clay
United States
Generth
Sali
de Poston
Allenia
Father’s Plex Saves Boy in Court Battle
A father intervened as a case against his son, aged around ten, led to a court hearing yesterday morning. The judge ordered the boy placed under supervision while his father pursued bonds for future support. The court accepted the plea and suspended the sentence, keeping the family’s welfare in focus.
Williams Will Not Yield In Minority Leadership Bid
Representative John Sharp Williams will again be named for minority leader in the House with strong caucus support, despite plans by rivals to contest the position. Griggs of Georgia predicted Williams’s reelection as leader, noting his superior experience and party leadership.
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John Sharp Willam
Mississippi
Washington
le Armand
Minsour
de Moune
Senate
Haing Bean
Williamna
James Mc Grigas
Georgia
Democratic Congressional Committee
Williams
James
Wi Griggs
John Sharp
Wiliams
Willams
Agong
Tus
Dir Griges
Hs State
Congress
Br Gris
Hve
Mir Griggs
Aeronaut Fages Peril at Jamestown Exposition
French aeronaut Capt Godet of the airship at Jamestown Exposition struck a building roof injuring steering gear and splashed into Hamp Roads. The craft drifted over water before landing near River View. He loaded the machine onto a wagon and later boarded a steamer for Worfolk. A missing anchor and a strange scene with a distraught wife followed. police investigated without firm results.
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Eugene Godet
James + town Exposition
Geer
Heldom Repe
Worthingtom
Newa
Ina
Godet
River View
Elizabeth City
Nolen
Worfolk
Bud Mayers
Meyers
Pocket Picked on Train by Well Dressed Men
Ol Martin arriving at the Peon sylvemm station on a Baltimore trail reported three pickpockets jostled him as he left the car yesterday afternoon. He says a leather billbook was stolen while the men, described as well dressed commercial salesmen, left the city last night toward the exportion. He was in the smoking car when the incident occurred and believes money was taken.
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Carol Martin
Baltimore
Martin
Woman Arrests Roomer Over Shove During Departure
J L Barrett aged about thirty of GI Thirteenth Street Northwest was arrested at the First precinct on a charge of assaulting Miss Onanetts EH Mont of the same address. Barrett allegedly shoved the woman aside as he moved from a Thirteenth Street house where he had roamed for weeks. Police Officer Bobo assisted in the arrest. In a separate note, fifteen chickens were stolen from Ben Johnson Robertson of 101 G Street Northeast, with back gate broken open and entry noted.
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J_L Barrett
Thirteenth Street
Furst
Atajion
Yes Fonda
Iss Onanetts
EH Mont
Barrett
Ming Vent
Barrett Tt
Bobo
Ben
J _ohnn Robertson
G Street North
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality Boost
Ad copy claims general debility causes persistent weakness and fatigue. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring blood vitality and improving all organs, available in liquid or Sarentabs chocolate tablets.
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Hood
New Pastor 18 Honored at Hatline MF Church Welcome
More than 600 Smeners gathered as Hatline MF Church welcomed new pastor Rev Charles L Guthrie at a church parlors reception last evening. Rev J A Price led a prayer, E J Boornem spoke, WF Swartzell gave the main address with a church history, and Mrs CL Roath presented Mrs Guthrie with flowers. Presiding elder Rev J R Summalt praised Guthrie, while committee members assisted in arrangements.
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J A Price
E J Boornem
Swartzell
Guthrie
Cheera
CL Roath
Rey
Rooraem
Davis ED
Godfrey
Muber Wow Proctor
CL Rach
Benton
Georgetown Law School opens with address by church and civic leaders
Chief Justice Clebaugh chairs the opening session at Fifth and New North streets hall as Rev Father Buel and Rev Father Conway speak. Michiel Colbert and U S Attorney Baker attend. Enrollment this year surpasses all prior years as classes begin.
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Georgetown University Law School
Las Bullareg
Fifth
Eatresia Northwest
Clebaugh
Law Department
Father Buel
Georgetown
Michiel I Colbert D AW Baker
Distrut
Conway Viea
Vullege
Nis Peentne
Reguiie
Pest Inuring Shade Trees Alarm Over San Jose Scale
May Newell Ball of the street cleaning department warns Washington residents of the San Jose scale devastating shade trees. He notes the pest could destroy trees within years if not controlled, with reports of ruined fruit crops and extensive pest control costs across Delaware and surrounding areas. The scale has spread along the east coast for twelve years.
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Ay Ball
San Jose
Newell Ball
Dela ‘Ware
Purse Stolen From Kitchen During Brief Absence
Mrs Wrams Alexander of 64 Randolph Street NW found her purse missing from a table after stepping away about five minutes to greet a neighbor. The home door and alley gate were left wide open upon return, with no further sign of forced entry. An 18 year old black male suspect was arrested for stabbing Theodore Hess, 15, on H Street NW weeks earlier, pled not guilty, and was held under bond of 1007 pending grand jury action.
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Newland
London County
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Temeny
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Randolph Street
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Hmfe-wieldter
Heldewis Hun
Serip
Theodore Hess
H Street
United States
Billoway
Grand
Tours skies by himself Capt Chandler’s solo war balloon flight
Capt Chandler piloted a large war balloon from the Washington Gas Light plant to Annapolis Junction on the Baltimore and Ohio line. He traveled about twenty one miles in an afternoon ascent, passing Hyattsville and Laurel, with a companion balloonist and plans for another flight if weather permits.
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Olio
Washington
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Hyatts Mille College
Laurel Ma
Chandar
Lea Stevens
New York
Stevens
Lavrel
Rolfe and Pocahontas Love Letter Chronicle
A newly issued compilation presents John Rolfe’s 17th century letter to Sir Thomas Dale detailing his marriage to Pocahontas daughter of Powhatan. The document outlines Rolfe’s motives for marriage, union with the plantation’s interests, his faith, and his hope for spiritual salvation through Christian effort.
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Rolfe
Thomas Dale
Virginia Plantation
Catherine Randolp
Gibson Bros
Oldest Inhabitants Meet Returns Reception at Coron aah Building
Allison Naylor Jr president of the Oldest Inhabitants Association was abroad for months in Europe for health when he returned last evening to a hearty reception. Walter praised his recovery and thanked the members. A building fund was proposed with a $1 minimum per member to be paid before the next anniversary. The group, including William Swinx Mast Coldmar and John Albert, voted new officers and adjourned to October 14 for a dinner at Queen's Gate hosted by Dy Stark.
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Alson Naylor
Europe
Allison Naylor Jr
Dest Inhabitants Association
Euies
Coronaah
Ty i
Watler
Merning
J Catheil
Ani
Ahi
Wiliam Swinx
Coldmar John Albert
Slohad Hayden
Tailor's shop twice robbed in northwest district
Ysgac Morna reports two thefts at Teuge Morvis tailoring shop in Ststh area. Thieves entered last night and stole cloth valued at about 53. Police in Sixth precinct baffled. mystery to solve. Also note: Tom Noyes loses auto after game. an employee allegedly took a patron's vehicle from the grounds, later recovered at the garage.
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Ysgac Morna
Folce
Byrnes
Morvis &T
TC Noyes
Etomas C Noyer
Washington
Detective Bureau
Nokes
Bell's Aerodrome Plan Formed by Practical Aeronautics Group
The organization of the Actual Experiment Association, formed by Prof Alexander Graham Bell of Washington and others, has completed its leadership with Bell as chairman and Capt F W Baldwin as chief engineer. Lieut T Selfridge Pitth, Ja C Millardy, Capt Breton, and GID Gurtis fill key posts as secretary, treasurer, and executive director. The association aims to develop a practical aerodrome powered by an engine carrying a man on a tetrahedral principle.
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Mallfax Ooya Seoun
Actial Experiment Association
Alexander Graham Bell
Washington
F W Baldwin
Toronto
Bell
Charman
Baldwir
Lieut T Selfridge Pitth
United States Field Artillery
Ja C Millardy
Baddeck
Capt Breton
Gid Gurtis
Hammanagport NY
Gompers Asked to Intervene in Labor Dispute
The American Federation of Labor leader Samuel Gompers is urged to use his influence to pressure Washington officials and local trades unions to halt completion work at the Elka home project and replace unten mechanics with skilled workers. Reports say Gompers previously demonstrated integrity at a banquet by declining a dish until he removed the token from a walter. Local labor leaders in Washington seek his intervention.
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Sunome
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Elka
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Gars
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Anton
Lesdime
Washington
Biko
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Gompers
Bonaparte to Speak in Catonsville Campus Campaign
Attorney General Bonaparte announced plans to address voters in Maryland as part of a campaign tour. The first address is slated for Thursday October 10 at Catons Meath with additional stops across the state before the election.
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Bonaparte
Catons Meath
Blotsland
Statg
Lower Foreign Postage to Two-Cent Rate Centered with Britain
Postmaster General Meyer supports a two cent international postage meter plan. Negotiations with British postal authorities have progressed with a treaty as the instrument to enable a new rate. Authorities foresee the initial move between the United States and Great Britain, with expansion to other nations. No Congressional legislation is needed for the rate as treaties govern the matter.
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Meyer
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Fatal Machinery Accident at Corby Vinegar Works
William Abigail a fireman at the Corby Vinegar Factory in Langdon was crushed to death after becoming entangled in belt pulleys. He lived at Bladensburg with Edward Carey and leaves two sons. The incident occurred after an engine noise drew his attention to a body found on the floor. The accident a widower and occurred in this city.
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Corby
Langdonesterday
Willam Abagail
Abagail
Bladensburg
Edward Carey
Abugail
Beck
Wao
Wwe
Tragic death of Estella Cook found near Piney Branch
Coroner investigates after Estella Cook aged twenty, identified by relatives, was found hanged in woods off Piney Branch Road near Spring Road. Police report no clear marks on the body and note possible mental distress and prior personal troubles.
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Hankin
Estella Cook
Policeman Cullinane
Trantin S
Reet
Tonty Street
Morthwet
Postmaster expands mail collection to business district
Postmaster Bernes orders seventy two letter carriers to increase mail collections in Washington. The expanded routes will cover the business section including government buildings clubs embassies and apartment halls with collections every hour and twenty minutes from early morning to midnight aiming for more frequent service.
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Bernes
Washington Post
Weather bulletin forecasts warm spell with scattered rain
A low pressure system causes unsettled conditions across the central and eastern United States. Temperatures rise in the northern plains while the West remains mild. Rain probable in the central Appalachians and the Lower Missouri Valley with warmer days ahead in the East. Winds shift southwest along the Atlantic coast.
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Dept of Agriculture
Washington
Lymer
Aliny
Nordh Elma
Ierond
Wyoming
Amd
Dew Sagland
Weloe
Staten
Neuraska
Kansas
Gwatema
Horthers
Ulu
Owl
Soulmare
Rhein
Atlantis
Pete Elon
Elouly
Tomiperacera
New England
Midale
South Atlantic
Strike and lockout disrupt work at Lutz & Co site
Workers at Lutz and Co on G Street NW walkout after subcontractor Spelv Company failed to hire union labor. Three walkouts since Monday tied up site activity for weeks. Building trades press for union and nonunion labor to be assigned, with local officers seeking national support to back a united front.
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Tha Amon
Lutz & Co
conUactoratey Spelv
Maion
Budns
Theft at Naval Observatory Stirs Officials
Officers at the Naval Observatory reported a valuable watch sent for testing stolen days earlier. Detectives pursued the case but were recalled after the manufacturer acknowledged receipt of the timepiece. No record of the theft could be confirmed.
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Naval Observatory
Natal
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