Former British Knight Executed for Treason Bears Up Bravely
A former British knight is executed for high treason. He meets death with firm step and calm indifference, showing no visible fear as the gallows claim him.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
1
I Die For My Country Last Words At Hanging
A condemned man proclaims I die for my country as watchers kneel in prayer before the bell tolls marking his execution. The scene unfolds outside the prison with quiet solemnity as the sentence is carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Casement Convicted and Executed for Treachery
London reports an official press bureau statement saying Casement was convicted and punished for treachery to the empire. It asserts he acted as a willing agent for Germany and sought Irish soldiers as prisoners to be used against Britain in Egypt. The note claims several Irish soldiers faced brutal German abuse and that Casement failed to prevent the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Casement
Tle
Germany
Egypt
Siritish
Stentor
Trehind
Weather Update From Denver Incomplete Read
Fragmentary weather note mentions Saturday conditions and possible precipitation but lacks complete details or times. Key terms include Denver and Saturday while specific temperatures and forecasts are unreadable.
Fragmentary Weather Notice From Illegible Source
Readable bits indicate a weather report noting a twenty four hour period with a high near eight degrees and a low around six degrees a range of temperatures and a southwest wind. The rest is unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obenr
Efforts for Casement Reprieve End as UK Denies Mercy
As Roger Casement faced execution, allies in the United States Ireland and England mounted petitions for mercy and urged President Wilson to intervene. In Washington a Senate resolution urged clemency, but Lord Robert Cecil announced the British government would not grant a reprieve ending hopes of Casement’s supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryatt
Roger Casement
United States
Ireland
England
Wilson
Washington
Senate
Robert Cecil
Doyle Defends Casement Against Cecil Statement
Michael Jane Doyle, counsel for Roger Casement, counters Lord Cecil in London by saying Casement’s Irish prisoners in Germany did not face undue hardships for not joining Casement's Irish brigade. He notes the indictment cites acts in Germany and claims Britain blocked Casement from bringing sixty witnesses from Germany to testify in his defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Michael Jane Doyle
Roger Casement
Robert Cecil
London
Germany
Casement
Doyle
Casement Hanged for Treason at Pentonville
Roger Casement, former Huntish knight and consul, hanged at Pentonville for high treason after conspiring to spark an armed revolt in Teeland with German aid. Crowds gathered outside the prison, the clerical last rites were given, and a group of Irish mourners prayed as the execution took place at 9:09 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Amy
Roger Casement
Huntish
Pentonville
Teeland
Marler
Hteman Catholic
Casement
Ellis
Kemen Catholic Shurch
St Mass
Gog
Ireland
Daily News
Bréeland
Germany
Congress Debates DC Bill and Appropriation Action
The Day in Congress notes continued debate on a District of Columbia bill and passage of a DC appropriation bill totaling $15 8 million. Conference actions on agriculture and education were carried forward with a mid session recess. Naval conferees resumed hearings on proposed personnel changes at the navy ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Ney
Mrnday
Naval
Navy Ball
Street Railway Strike Is Certain
A large strike by street railway workers in New York appears inevitable, with the union demanding concessions by tomorrow evening. If it occurs, about 100000 workers, 220 miles of tracks, 2200 cars, and 230 million annual passengers would be affected across Manhattan Bronx Queens and Yonkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens County
Third Avenue
Yonkers
Vna
Michael Murphy
Steamy Hiremen and
Enngineers’ Union
Hianwer Appointed to U.S. Board of Mediation
President Wilson designated G. W. W. Hanger, assistant commissioner of mediation and conciliation, as a member of the United States board of mediation and conciliation to fill a vacancy that has existed for several years in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hianwer
Washington
Wilson
G. W. W. Hanger
Bandits seen by militia prove to be U S scout
Four scouts from the Bend district and a drove of loose horses were mistaken for Mexican bandits by militia near Port Hancock Texas. General Bell told General Funston that army men will be used for scouting instead of guardsmen in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Morning Journal
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Massachusetts Infantry
Port Hancock
Funston
Bell
Mt Pasa
Is Bend
King George Allocates 100000 Donation To War Efforts
London reports that with royal approval the £100000 donated by King George will be used for general war-related purposes. Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that the funds, given last spring, are to be applied as the government sees fit. The king also sent a letter stating the money should be used in the manner deemed best by his government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta. Ihe
London
George
House of Commons
Asquith
Charlies 3 Davis Elected Supreme Vice Chancellor
Davis of Denver was chosen supreme vice chancellor of the Knights of Pythias after three hours of speeches and nominations for the high order office in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Charlies 3 Davis
Denver
The
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Senate Likely to Probe Railroad Labor Hours
Senate committees prepare to investigate hours of work required by railroad operators as debate intensifies over labor conditions and potential industry pushback. The inquiry seeks to determine compliance with labor standards and the impact on workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
President Wilson weighs appeal to settle railroad labor row
President Wilson may personally appeal to railroad managers and workers to avert a nationwide strike threatening the economy. The situation prompts a Senate Commerce Committee hearing and calls for federal intervention as mediation officials review hours of labor and possible actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceeeen
Washington
New York
William Lo Chambers
Board of Mediation and Comebration
Wilson
Senate
Senate Commerce Committee
Newlands
Interstate Comerce Commission
Hours
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chamber
Congress
Campaign to Seek National Railroad Wage Settlement Legislation
A national drive by railroad workers outside the four major unions seeks congressional action to create a body to settle wage disputes between railroads and employees including nonunion workers. Nashville's Ra T Frazier said petitions show majority support on some southern lines and aim to go national. The effort notes 80 percent of workers are not trainmen, including shop and office staff, whose wages are lower and could face job loss if a strike occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Four Brotherhoods
Congress
Ra. T. Frazier
Nashville
Tenn
King Sends Letter to Fryatt’s Widow
London reports King George has written to the widow of Captain Charles Fryatt, master of the Brussels, executed by Germany on a charge of attempting to ram a submarine while in command of the Wrexham. The King praises Fryatt’s actions as noble and sacrificial and condemns the atrocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King George
Charles Fryatt
Brussels
Wrexham
Fryatt
Pryatt
Maritime Attack Sinks Halian Steamer After Shelling
A Halian steamer was torpedoed and shelled, sinking after decisive action. Reports say the vessel came to a stop before the strike, with many lives lost and crews in distress reported from the scene.
Italian steamer Letimbro sunk by submarine toll rises
Survivors arrive at Malta and Syracuse after the Italian mail steamer Letimbro is sunk by a submarine. The ship carried 114 passengers and 57 crew. women and children were among those reported lost as the submarine fired a warning shot, chased, and shelled lifeboats during the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Letimbro
Syracuse
Letimtre
Malta
Submarine Sinking Report from London Shipping News
Liord's reports two Swedish steamers and a Norwegian vessel sunk with crew outcomes noted. Steamer Fror Oscar Swedish 168 ton fate unknown, Steamer Vermland Swedish 213 tons fate unknown, Steamer John Wilson Norwegian 797 tons crew survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liord
Fror Oscar
Vermland
John Wilson
Tone
Danish steamer Katholm sunk by German sub in Med
Copenhagen reports the Danish steamer Katholm of 101 tons was sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean. The crew were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
London
Polit
Mediterranean
Snipers Fire on Border Patrol Members Near Agua Prieta
Reports from Douglas Arizona August 3 say Mexican shooters near Agua Prieta fired on Second Montana infantry border patrols Tuesday night. Bullets neared guards as the patrol could not sight the shooters and did not return fire. An ice famine is noted along the Arizona New Mexico Texas border with local plants boosting output to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Second Montina Infantry
T. B. Davis
Arizona
Pilirdasien
New Mexico
Texas
EL Paso
el Paso Ice Company
Port Worth
Sonora
Tres G. Lelevier
China
India
Carranza
House probes beef packing business with 142000 cost
The federal trade commission informs Congress of a proposed far reaching investigation. A sub committee will consider recommendations on whether the inquiry should be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aus
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Deutschland Eludes Allied Patrols at Sea
Reports say the German ship Deutschland slipped past Allied patrols and set course to sea unseen. Enemy cruisers were sighted at anchor off capes, apparently unaware of submarine activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capes
Deutschland Submerged Twice to Test Machinery Off Hampton Roads
German submarine Deutschland reportedly submerged twice near the Hampton Roads area to test engines and periscope depth as it moved toward the open sea. Captain Hinsch stated the craft passed within 100 yards of a U S destroyer and evaded Allied patrols, while crew cheered for America before diving for departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moshi
Norfolk
Hampton Heads
Capes
Atlantic
Termany
Hinsch
Neckar
Thomas PF. Timmins
United States
Hinseh
Pema
Koenig
Vinerica
Bremen
Denutschland
Amerigant
Hingeh
Fueture
Healtimore
Will Pry It Again in Black Canyon Attempt
Denver, Aust Ellsworth and Kolb with their party, forced to abandon a recent traverse of the Black canyon of the Chunnison river, will try again in a few weeks. A private telegram received here today says new equipment will be secured before the second attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Ellsworth & Kolb
Black Canyon
Chunnison River
Zeppelin Damaged Near Dutch Coast
A German airship L-1 reportedly sustained damage while skirting the Dutch coast. Its engines ran poorly and the vessel carried a heavy listing as Dutch coast guards fired and are believed to have scored a hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrovuiden Holland
London
Troops patrol frontier as Mexican government forces move
El Paso dispatch reports General Margia’s troops reach the Texas Coahuila border patrolling south of the Big Bend. A claimed bandit party near Fort Hancock is unsubstantiated after a border patrol finds no evidence. Briefer movements: Twenty third Infantry returns by motor, Blehth cavalry overland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Margia
Ohlah Coahuila
Big Bend Distreet
Franciseo Clongales
Duare
Boquillas
Dea
Rio Grande
Fort Hancock
Twenty-third Infantry
Juarcy
San Tenacio
Chihuahua
Marcello Marillo
Tex
Fraud Suspected in Romani Marriage Purchase Case
Chicago police pursue Mrs Zorka Marine Buffalo to return for questioning about a alleged fraud involving a Romani father Joseph Marine and a string of payments. John Guy claims he paid $1000 for Yorka’s hand but later says he did not receive return of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zorka Marine Buffalo
Colorado
Spritur
Joseph Marine
Los Angeles
Marino
John Guy
Oil price cuts trim Pennsylvania crude and gasoline
Pennsylvania crude prices fell ten cents a barrel at the open with Ragland exempted. Rawland dropped five cents. markers show Penneylvania crude at 2.40 and Mercer black, Corning and New Castle at 1.90, Cabell 1.92, Somerset 1.75, Ragland 0.75 with refiners predicting further cuts in gasoline rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Wittshurch
Penneylvania
Mercer Black
Corning
New Castle
Cabell
Somerset
Hefiners
Paralysis Epidemic Sets New High Mark
The health department reported 217 new infantile paralysis cases in the 24 hours ending 10 am with 47 deaths. New York City again shows the highest impact, with Manhattan bearing a large share of cases as the epidemic centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health Department
Manhattan
Physicians to Combine in War on Paralysis
New forces join the effort against infantile paralysis as committees of leading pathologists and bacteriologists from across the country are named to study the disease in all its ramifications. New cases reach 217 with 43 deaths in the past 24 hours. death rate now about 20 percent of cases. Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute is named chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Rectal
New York
Haven Emerson
Simon Flexner
Hasefeller Institute For Medical Research
Mide
Infantile Paralysis Claims Six More Deaths in State
Albany Aug. 3 infantile paralysis claimed six lives in the state outside New York City today the largest daily toll since the outbreak began. In the last twenty four hours 38 more cases were reported bringing totals to 51 deaths and 540 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York
State Department of Health
Lamm and Gardner Lead in Missouri Primary Returns
Missouri primary results show Henry Lamm of Sedalia leading John Swanker by about 23 000 votes in the Republican governor race. Frederick D Gardner of St Louis leads the Democratic field by around 80 000 votes as tabulations continue. about 35 000 Republican ballots remain uncounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Aus
Henry Lamm
Sedalia
John Ki. Swanker
Frederick D. Gardner
Conference at Indianapolis Reprimands National Committee
Leaders state no bull modal ticket will be placed in field as the conference in Indianapolis decides to reprimand the national committee for its action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Committee
Plans To Perpetuate Progressive Party Put In Motion
At Indianapolis a fifteen member executive committee will run the revived Progressive Party and draft resolutions denouncing the national committee for endorsing Hughes. A plan to run an electoral ticket in states with local nuclei was outlined, honoring John M Parker as vice presidential nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GPEC
Indianapolis
Ind
Progressive Party
National Committee
Hughes
Chicago
Vian
Hull Moose
Theodore Roosevelt
John M Parker
Louisiana
Maryland
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Michigan
Utah
North Dakota
Minnesota
J. A. Klepkinsa
New Jersey
Bull Moore
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Charles Hiughes
Thiesgo
Progressive National Committee
Republican Party
Strewa Tt
Court martial for Bay State soldier in New Mexico
Hugh Clarke a recruit from the Second Massachusetts Infantry was jailed in Columbus New Mexico after publishing an article in Holyoke Massachusetts accusing company officers of neglect. The war department ordered an investigation and Clarke faces a general court martial for allegedly making false statements after failing to prove his charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perhorning
Columbus
N. M
Hugh Clarke
Second Massachusetts Infantry
Holyoke
Masa
War Department
Collumbus
Clarke
Proort
Demand for Higher Wages Filed by Denver Union
A notice of demand for higher wages and changed working conditions was filed today with the state industrial relations commission by the Denver Motion Picture Separators' Union No. 230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
State Industrial Relations — Commission
Denver Motion Picture Seprators’ Union
Mexican Official in Critical Condition Reported
Washington August 8 Official information reached the state department that Juan Amador the Mexican under secretary for foreign affairs who has been ill is in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Juan Amador
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