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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Henry Raymond of Wilmington, Delaware, assaulted his estranged wife Lizzie in Squire Bassett's office during a meeting to settle differences, after she denied him access to their children. He struck her repeatedly, was arrested, held on $1,000 bail, and believed insane; she was badly hurt.
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Henry Raymond, of Wilmington, Del., and his wife, Lizzie, have been separated since September last. They met in Squire Bassett's office, on Tuesday by mutual agreement to settle their difficulties. No sooner had they been brought together than Raymond demanded of his wife permission to see the children, which she had denied him since their separation. Mrs. Raymond refused, whereupon her husband rushed upon her and, before the Squire could interfere, struck her a staggering blow in the face. He then struck her on the head with his cane several times before he was overpowered and arrested. He was held in $1,000 bail. He is believed to be insane. The woman is badly hurt.
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Squire Bassett's Office, Wilmington, Del.
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On Tuesday, Separated Since September Last
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Estranged couple Henry and Lizzie Raymond meet to reconcile but argue over child access; Henry assaults Lizzie, striking her face and head with his cane, before being arrested and held on $1,000 bail; he is believed insane and she is badly injured.