Conflicting Evidence In Weiss Case Amid Hospital Visit
Police and Commonwealth's Attorney Mackey report highly conflicting evidence in the Wille shooting case. Both Weiss and a second woman are suspected, with statements from Wes and Willen under scrutiny as investigators piece together the events surrounding the Sunday night death and the hospital condition of Weiss's fiancé.
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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
Bonaparte avoided direct answers when asked about penalties for wealthy criminals. He spoke vaguely about cooperation and the state of justice, suggesting no firm stance and signaling possible future action. The remarks touched on public reaction and the need for balance between severity and mercy.
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Adana
Stracan
Alleged Apple Theft Reported Near Hampton Court
Details describe a group accused of stealing apples from a farm or market area. The report mentions Antwan and others being taken to a station for questioning by police. A court appearance is referenced with a March date and local officers continuing the investigation.
Unclear fragmentary report on arrest and assault
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an arrest related to a domestic dispute and alleged assault. Names, places, and details are unreadable, with multiple garbled phrases suggesting police involvement and a residence or state house context.
Bonaparte Abolishes Office and Division of Late Generals Work
Federal action dissolves the post of a late general and divides duties between two men. The plan preserves the role of a supervising official and assigns supervisory tasks to the attorney general's office. The move aims to create two major federal posts to handle prison administration and related duties. The article notes locations including Fort Leavenworth and mentions salaries of about one million dollars in total.
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Cecil Clay
United States
Generth
Sali
de Poston
Allenia
Father's Plea Saves Boy from Court After Bond Return
A court yesterday morning spared a 14 year old after his father asked for leniency and returned bonds for future support. The boy faced the charge as a minor in the case. The judge granted the plea and suspended sentence, citing the father's appeal for reform.
Williams Will Not Yield in House Leadership Contest
Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi plans to seek renomination for the minority leadership in the House, despite announcements he will not seek re election to the Senate or the House for the interim between terms. James McGriggs of Georgia predicts Williams will win the position by a wide margin. The piece covers Williams in Washington, party dynamics, and Griggs’ assessment alongside related political maneuvering.
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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 piloted a small airship at the Jamestown Exposition when losing anchor during ascent. The craft struck a building, disabled steering gear, and drifted over Hamp Roads before landing near River View. He was escorted to Norfolk aboard a steamer and recounted a perilous, mostly uneventful flight marred by gear failure. A distraught wife sought help after her missing husband, claiming he disappeared three months earlier in New London and has been traveling with others seeking funds.
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Worthingtom
Newa
Ina
Godet
River View
Elizabeth City
Nolen
Worfolk
Bud Mayers
Meyers
Pocket Picked on Train by Strangers in Smoking Car
Martin of Peon sylvemm station on a Baltimore trail reported to police that three well dressed men jostled him as he left the car about o clock yesterday afternoon and stole a handsome leather bidbook. The robbers posed as commercial salesmen and left the city last night toward the exportion. Martin was seated in the smoking car when the strangers drew him into conversation and then he believes his money was taken.
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Carol Martin
Baltimore
Martin
Woman’s roomer arrest on assault charge at Thirteenth Street home
J L Barrett of GI Thirteenth Street NW was jailed at Furst precinct for allegedly shoving a woman aside as he attempted to depart a Thirteenth Street residence. Witness Ming Vent reportedly blocked his exit. Officer Bobo made the arrest. Also reported, thieves stole fifteen chickens from Ben Johnston Robertson at 101 G Street North East, breaking a back gate to gain entry.
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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 for Debility
An ad describes chronic debility with persistent weakness and fatigue. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as revitalizing blood and restoring vigor to all organs, offered in liquid form or Sarsaparilla tablets. The copy emphasizes restoring energy and tone during prolonged malaise.
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Hood
New Pastor 18 Honored at Hatline MF Church Welcome
More than 600 SMENERS gathered as Hatline Missionary Fellowship welcomed their new pastor Rev Charles L Guthrie at a church reception last evening. Rev J A Price offered a prayer, E J Boornem spoke, WF Swartzell gave the principal address, and Dr Guthrie and guests expressed thanks. Mrs CL Roath presented Mrs Guthrie with a bouquet. Rey J R Summalt praised the new pastor. committee on arrangements included B J Roornem, G W Swartgel, JW Davis, ED Godfrey, JL Muber, WoW Proctor, Mrs CL Rach and HW Benton.
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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
Law School Opens at Georgetown University
The opening session of Georgetown University Law School drew a crowded lecture room as Chief Justice Clebaugh, Dean of the law department, Rev Father Buel, and Rev Father Conway spoke. Rev Father Corway declared the hall open and pledged to continue the college’s standards as Michiel Colbert and US Attorney Baker attended. Enrollment for the year surpasses previous records.
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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 INJURING SHADE TREES ay Ball Calls Attention to Ravages
May Newell Ball of the street cleaning department warns Washington residents about the San Jose scale damaging shade trees. He says the pest could destroy trees within years if not controlled and notes ruin to Delaware fruit crops and huge expenditures in attempts to exterminate it. The scale has spread along the East for twelve years.
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Ay Ball
San Jose
Newell Ball
Dela ‘Ware
Purse Stolen From Kitchen While Owner Absent
Mrs Alexander of 64 Randolph Street northwest found her purse missing after five minutes away from the kitchen. A thief entered the unlocked door, taking about $27 from a table as the rear alley access was left open. A suspect was later arrested on related charges.
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Mra Wrams Alexander
Randolph Street
Alexander
Tours skies by himself Capt Chandler takes pop alone in war balloon
Capt Chandler piloted the large wartime balloon of the United States Army Balloon Corps solo from Washington toward Annapolis Junction, landing a mile from the destination about twenty one miles distant. The craft rose at noon from the Washington Gas Light plant, followed a northerly course over the Anacostia River, then toward Laurel and Hyattsville, with farmers watching as the ballast was adjusted. Chandler plans another trip if weather permits, likely with Lea Stevens of New York, the balloon maker, accompanying him.
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Washington
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Toatudeter Anavostia
Hyatts Mille College
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New York
Stevens
Lavrel
Rolfe’s Love Story and Pocahontas Text Reissued
A newly printed compilation presents John Rolfe’s 1614 letter to Sir Thomas Dale describing his marriage to Pocahontas daughter of Powhatan. The document, and related data on the famed colonial world, claim Rolfe married for plantation good faith and for religious reasons, with him seeking salvation and divine glory. The edition, issued by Gibson Bros, highlights Rolfe’s candid prose about his entanglement with Pocahontas and his hopes for spiritual illumination through Christian labor.
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Rolfe
Thomas Dale
Virginia Plantation
Catherine Randolp
Gibson Bros
Posahonta
Joma
Pocahontas
Phate
Oldest Inhabitants Meet Tendered to Alson Naylor
The Oldest Inhabitants Association honored Alson Naylor Jr upon return from Europe with a hearty reception at the Coron aah Building. Watler praised his health and thanked members. A building fund was proposed with a $1 minimum per member to be paid before the next anniversary. New weather for the association was adopted, and the group set to meet October 14 at Queen's Gate for a dinner hosted by Dy Stark.
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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 Theft Case
Ysgac Morna reports two robberies at Teuge Morvis tailor shop in Ststh northwest. About 53 worth of cloth stolen last night as police in Sixth precinct probe who took fabric and fled. Detective Bureau baffled by repeat break ins as officers seek suspects. TC Noyes loses auto after game as Washington basebell match ends. an employee mistakenly took a patron’s car from the grounds and a garage error was found later.
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Folce
Byrnes
Morvis &T
TC Noyes
Etomas C Noyer
Washington
Detective Bureau
Nokes
Hierit
Bell leads new Aerodrome Experiment Association
The organization formed by Prof Alexander Graham Bell of Washington and Capt F W Baldwin of Toronto appoints Bell as chairman, Baldwin as chief engineer, Lieut T Selfridge Pitth as secretary, Ja C Millardy as treasurer, Capt Breton as treasurer and GID Gurtis as chief executive. The agreement states Bell believes a practical aerodrome driven by an engine and carrying a man can be built on the tetrahedral principle.
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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 Tension in Washington
Reports claim Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor may be urged to use influence to influence Washington labor action. The appeal concerns removing a work stoppage at the Elka home project and substituting unten mechanics.
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Gompers
Bonaparte to Speak in Maryland Campaign Tour
Attorney General Bonaparte announced plans to address voters in Catons Meath on Thursday October 10 marking his first address in the Blotsland campus and signaling a broader slate of appearances across the state before the election. He cautioned that campaign itineraries are still developing.
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Bonaparte
Catons Meath
Blotsland
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Lower Foreign Postage to Two Cents by Treaty Hope
Postmaster General Meyer envisions two cent foreign postage driven by treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Negotiations have progressed with British and American postal authorities, no congressional action needed, as aims hinge on treaty arrangements.
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Meyer
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Tragic Machinery Death at Langdon Vinegar Factory
William Abigail, a fireman at the Corby Vinegar Factory in Langdon, was crushed to death by machinery after attempting to clear an unusual noise. He was entangled in belting and pulled beneath pulleys, crushing his head. He leaves two young sons and was a widower.
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Langdonesterday
Willam Abagail
Abagail
Bladensburg
Edward Carey
Abugail
Beck
Wao
Wwe
Tragic death of Estella Cook found hanging near Piney Branch
Coroner reports Estella Cook a 20 year old Black woman committed suicide by hanging, discovered early yesterday near Piney Branch Road and Spring Road. Police found no marks on the body. investigation ongoing into her mental state and possible prior embezzlement of certificates, with relatives in Northwest.
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Hankin
Estella Cook
Policeman Cullinane
Trantin S
Reet
Tonty Street
Morthwet
More Mail Collections Expanded by Washington Post Office
Postmaster Bernes reports failure to obtain an increase in the postal force to thirteen letter carriers. The enhanced route covers the business district including government buildings embassies clubs and apartment halls. Collections will occur hourly from early morning to late evening with twenty minute intervals between 6 and 9 am and hourly intervals thereafter.
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Bernes
Washington Post
Weather bulletin outlines storms and warming trend across regions
A low pressure system tracked from the Lymer Mist region toward the West and South, signaling rising temperatures in the northern states. Expect rain and a drop in temperatures across Nebraska, Kansas, and nearby areas into Friday, with stronger winds along the coast and cooler nights in New England and Mid-Atlantic states.
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Ierond
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Weloe
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Gwatema
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Ulu
Owl
Soulmare
Rhein
Atlantis
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Elouly
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Midale
South Atlantic
Strike over subcontractor delays at Lutz & Co offices
Twenty steamfitters at Lutz & Co West G Street faced multi day labor actions after a contractor persisted in employing nonunion workers on the job. The workers walked out repeatedly, citing unfulfilled promises and alleged anti union tactics, while building trades officials sought solidarity from international unions to press the contractor and its affiliates to hire union labor.
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Tha Amon
Lutz & Co
conUactoratey Spelv
Maion
Budns
Theft at Naval Observatory Stole Watch Reported
Officers at the Naval Observatory reported a theft of a valuable watch sent for testing. Detectives began work but were called off yesterday when the watch arrived from the manufacturer with acknowledgment of receipt. No further record of the incident exists.
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Naval Observatory
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