25 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
1
The trial of New York Police Lieutenant Becker ends in conviction for first degree murder. The verdict triggers a death sentence by electric chair as the penalty under state law.
In New York a jury found Det. 2d Police Lt Hecker guilty of first degree murder in the Rosenthal case. Becker, unmoved, was remanded to the Tombs until October 30 for sentencing while his wife fainted outside the court. An immediate appeal was announced by counsel John McIntyre.
The report covers Becker's murder conviction tied to the Rosenthal case, notes on the jury deliberation and appeals, and a scene where Becker’s wife reacts to the verdict. It recounts trial milestones from indictment to start dates, plus related cases and observers in Arkansas connections.
A New York police lieutenant was found guilty of first degree murder for instigating the killing of Herman Rosen a gambler who testified to police. The gambler fled to a telephone booth hearing a policeman shout the verdict and cried guilty.
Lieutenant Becker sits in Tombs as twelve jurors decide his guilt in the Herman Rosenthal murder. Justice Goff delivers a three hour charge Becker calls unfair and a thin state summing up. The judge instructs only first or second degree murder verdicts. Manslaughter is eliminated and a no compromise verdict is directed.
A special message to rural voters in the northwest is transmitted through Governor Eberhart of Minnesota urging President Taft to uphold core principles. The appeal stresses agricultural concerns and national policy alignment with farmers.
Denver officials report a perplexing matrimonial tangle resembling famed New York disputes. Ling M Brooks Seeker Covington Leyner, wife of J George Leyner, was served in an annulment suit against James M Covington, alleging she also married George Seeber.
Washington reports indicate the Nicaraguan vote on Sunday will be one sided. Nicaraguan Minister Castrillo and President Diago are cited as expected to prevail. The state department notes strong support for the incumbent.
Washington date Oct 24 plans by Postmaster General Hitchcock to place all fourth class postmasters under civil service split 36236 offices into Class A and Class B based on 500 dollar annual pay. Class A offices filled from three civil service certified names after exams and inspector recommendations. Civil service will fill all vacancies regardless of politics.
Leadville Colorado Oct. 24 A Canning superintendent of the Mary Murphy mine at St Elmo Gardner the assayer and a miner name Johnson are dead from ptomaine poisoning. Mr Canning was taken to Salida hospital where he died this afternoon. Twenty five miners are seriously ill.
Santa Fe wool dealer Levi A Hughes a presidential elector candidate argues Schedule K is indefensible. He cites ten year protections averaging about one and a half cents per pound, claiming Schedule K renders New Mexico wool underprotected and overprotects woolen manufacturers. He compares with a prior twenty nine percent ad valorem proposal and calls Taft correct in labeling K defensible as a shell game.
Frank A. Munsey tops contributions with a seventy thousand dollar pledge to advance Progressive Party policies. The fundraising drive aims to strengthen party influence and support across key states.
The progressive party's official receipts and expenditures through October 17 show total receipts of 204 244 and outlays of 292 341 with unpaid bills 41 341. Major contributors include Frank A Munsey 70000 George W Perkins 45000 and W Emilen Roosevelt 21000 plus 7000 individual donors.
Spokane, Oct 24. Police across the northwest search for Oren Parmeter said to be the son of a wealthy banker from Stevens Point Wisconsin. Parmeter allegedly borrowed a car from Mrs. D B Wallace of Spokane and eloped with her daughter Marie 23, leaving over 2000 in dishonored checks with Spokane merchants.
In Boston on October 24 the International convention of the textile workers of America passed resolutions blaming mill owners for unrest in Lawrence and other textile towns. The Industrial Workers of the World were criticized for their strike methods.
Allied forces capture the strategic port of Kirk-Kilisseh after hard fighting with Turkish troops. The victory triggers great rejoicing in Sofia as operations continue and observers note the shift in regional control.
Ancient dispatch recounts Muslims fleeing near Adrianople amid threat of massacre. Reports say many drown themselves to avoid capture as Ottoman forces push forward. Local sources describe chaotic retreat and firefight casualties.
Sofia reports a three day battle and a Bulgarian turning movement leading to the fall of Kirk Kilisseh and the capture of a Turkish garrison of fifty thousand. Reports clash on numbers as Turks retreat toward Bupahissar while Sofia expects Adrianople’s fall and notes Greek and Serbian actions in nearby districts.
Reports from Sofia say Kirk-Kilsseh fell to Bulgarian forces at 11 am as Turkish troops retreated toward Bunarhissar after a tough engagement at Marish near Adrianople. Bulgarians seized 700 prisoners and munitions, while Turks reportedly suffered heavy losses and many drowned surrendering.
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