Mystery of the Wagon Kidnapping Near Ninth Street
A four year old girl Louisa Fiorvention was seized during a walk with her brother as a wagon bearing a covered object drew up. The Black Hand is suspected as the abductor while the brother Nicholas Forenthyn recalls the incident and insists the event was a planned kidnapping to snatch the child.
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Louisa Fiorention
Saale
New York
Nino
Fiallan
Alee
Nicholas Forenthyn
Camortia
Runaway Tavener Arrest Melds Into Court Case
A garbled report describes the arrest of a Tavener tied to a family dispute. Investigators pursued details at a central office, noting the suspect’s connections to a father, a child, and a Washington engagement. The piece hints at employment promises and a dome event with Yeatman figures but remains uncertain.
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Vraiman
Jareenie Central Ofice
Veatmans
Tinsini
Yeatman
Welles Hospitalized After Apparent Assault
Reports say Wells remains unconscious at Garrett Hospital after a car crash and falling stone injury Friday night. Physicians fight to restore consciousness as police investigate, with no arrests yet and no clear suspect in the incident.
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John Welle
Chevy Craw
Pradiey
Garrett Heogatal
Welleurs
Dave Innit
Piast Tournament Opens For White Player Contest
A mistyped but readable fragment notes a Piast era children’s event to be held tomorrow with over 200 participants in preliminary rounds. It mentions a white player theme and a program awarding Abe Ayal prizes to top performers in the youth tournament. The event emphasizes participation and school contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompetn
Tor Abe Ayal
Prisoner in shooting incident ends with officer’s weapon recovered
A chaotic precinct scene near New Jersey Avenue unfolded as detective Armstrong and officer Maloney struggled with a suspect named Conte who wrestled a revolver from the officer during a saloon struggle. The weapon discharged, wounding Conte in the hand, before Maloney and Armstrong finally subdued the suspect and arrested him. investigation details and reports of the event followed into the evening.
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Terrie Scoruggie
Seise Weapon
Byetander
kile’—Littin
Amiree
Klee
Armatrang
New Jersey Avenue
Possinginn
Armetcong
Maloney
Witte
Peractive Evans
Central Office
Beret Wison
Coates
Timothy Ryan
F Street
Contes
Ryen
Heblog
Armstrong
Ann
Salnon
Maroney
Pup
Mooney
Atrugeie
Contec
Jt Lsmall
Moroney
Investigative Mission on railroad bribery begins
Commissioner Lang travels to Chicago to confer with investigators on alleged rail bribery under the Interstate Commerce Commission. He will review evidence of illegal payments to favored shippers and report findings to the commission for inclusion in the annual report.
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Lereiaca Communan
Cormmianton
Iranklin K Lang
Sunmlejon
Chisagy
Thong
Communuenton
Nevada may join Arizona in a territorial state plan
A fragmentary report discusses possible congressional action on uniting Arizona and New Mexico into a single state, with debate over population figures and territorial boundaries. Names and places appear garbled, but reference to Roosevelt and federal approval remains.
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Apcondin
Gfastn
Washington
Sumgcatins
Congress
Roosevelt
Arizona
New Mexico
Rorela
Neville
Ty Kohl
Nt Ett
Tony Uh
War Bay
Arrest in Thefts Spurs Downtown Pursuit and House Return
An arrest follows a theft at a residence on 145 M Street where a woman was lured and a man described as 40 entered a wagon. The suspect fled before dawn, with the money hidden between two blankets. The woman reported the incident and police traced a purchase of a hunt broad and a fancy plumed picture connected to the case. Detective Cox led the investigation and pursued leads through downtown and nearby streets.
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Kennelly Carneeht
Heer
Tristan
Wegen
Curniér
Hite
Hervart
Detsy Kottey
Merman
yrnGen Fogun
Jenn Fx
Whitwax
Alie
Aspartea
Cox
Woman tells of killing and case details emerge
A woman describes the death of William A. Garner a 45 year old man found on a roadway near Thompson's Bridge over Rock Creek. Police report she was with Garner when he was killed and that a man appeared. investigators seek further suspects and have summoned potential witnesses as detectives Parham and Aries lead the inquiry.
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Garner
Keene
Death by shotgun wounds shatters Maryland family
A fourteen year old boy was killed by a stray shotgun blast while seated in a farmhouse, his father present. The accident occurred near the river, with the lower abdomen heavily wounded. The mother and other family members traveled to the city after the incident. Doctors arrived but the boy died almost instantly. The family mourns as hearings and funeral plans await, the boy a Maury School student and member of the Minute Men Band.
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Ryanfet
Re Fort
Maber
Chilé
Maury School
Minute Men
Washionton
Widow Rachet Wrenn Dies After Apoplexy At 97
Mrs Rachet V Wrenn of Washington D C aged seventy seven died after apoplexy while walking with her husband near Pitch Street. She was the widow of Walter Wrenn and daughter of Captain George C Harris. Survived by a nine year old daughter Jo in Venable sisters Aire Ioebella Venable and Florence Thomas and a brother Captain Harris. Funeral today at Hoy William JcRoMcR pastor.
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Atrhet Nogthmert
Rachet
Wrean
Wrenn Wan
Walter
Wrenn
Tooal Watelusan
George C Harrin
Twan
Thie City
Washington
Potomac Post
Ig 4
Bho Io
BA Jo
Aire
Ioebella Venable
Florence Thomas
Beothur
Harris
Wiliam
Dentist Assault Sparks Hospital Case at Downtown Office
Mrs Bowers recounts a brutal attack in Dr Wunder’s dental office at 601 Seventh Street as her husband George Bowers was struck with a hammer during a struggle over gas and the dentist’s weapon. Police and medical staff treated Bowers. Wunder and Dr Leonard face potential charges while bond set at $1,000.
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Georges I Bownra
Yiruil
Willats
Java
Bowace
Howora
Tha Sabault
Tha
Genselean Wivetrick
de Wunder
Mre Bowers
Lennard Aui
George
Dogtar
Bean
Leonard
Trylby
Wunder
Micoran
Veterans Hold Lawn Fete Amid Navy Aid Support
A veterans group lawn fete was held on an open lot near Lincoln Park with Admiral David D Perter Caveinam delivering remarks. Local delegates praised wartime service, patriotism, and the Auxiliary No 16's fundraising efforts.
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David D Perter Caveinam
Atety Aid Navy
Ublin
Americine
Theodore Roosevelt
Gacrsox
William Barry Gartisch
Pnimtry Sivest
Autilary
Preston
Coulter Charles Blush
Willem H Hickey
Comite
Schwarz
Mia Hebrew
Potter
Mire Olojaersa
Bullings Promotes Employees to New Salaried Posts
Frintey Suttings announces appointments in the printing department with salaries of 1400. John E Wrenn named chief inspector to oversee Ingutsixan Buwasd and a slate of promotions follows for other staff including Diane A Mewar and Ke NabtN ANG, reflecting internal reorganizations and leadership changes.
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Frintey
Suttings
John E Wrenn
Ingutsixan
Monkeys and Animals Shine in Sentry Shows Parade
A vivid review describes the annual Sentry Shows performance with monkey comedians, elephants, dogs, and trained acts. Queenie the elephant and a troupe of sheep perform in drawing room dramas, while the monkey fire drill and trapeze acts draw cheers. A notable segment features skulls and taxidermy by Mr Walters, aiming to compare animal anatomy with human form.
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Momo Sweet Home
Boston
Teresa
Noam
Ark
Art Tate
Onssett
Tom
Genta
Rifeo
Queenie
HK Solnuct
Pwrkins
Ava
Ham
Asas
Nuuisa
Walters
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