Notable Last Hours Before Electric Chair Death
The article recounts the tense moments before execution for Richeson, detailing his anguish, pleas to keep companions, and the appearance of despair. Chaplains Steb Schiegon and Rev. Herbert Johnson sought to comfort him as he faced the chair. A death watch, doctors, and authorities filled the scene with cautious relief as a sedative brought sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris
Gove
Céme
Steb+ Schiegon
Herbert
S. “Johnson
Richeson
Morse
Arden Bridges
Frederick L. Lyons
Charlesi
Lycens
Sailors Sing Chanty Man And Modern Steamers Tale
Modern steamship life shifts labor to the crew and reduces sailors sleep with fewer hands aboard. Sunday labor varies by region, with examples from Spain and South America cited. James Bernard Fagan wrote the Earth and dramatized Bella Donna, with Wagan in London and a visit to America this year starring Mrs. Stulkeley in Preserving Mr. Panmure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Spain
Far East
James Bernard Fagan
Wagan
Permanent Cure For Chronic Constipation Public ad claim
Claims of a permanent cure for chronic constipation are promoted for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad asserts gentle action without griping, with testimonies from E Garraux and Luia Osborne and offers free sample bottles by mail from Monticello Indiana. It targets families and all ages and markets a trial bottle via postal request.
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Caldwel
Ata
Iit
E. Garraux
Georgia Ave
Atlanta
Luia Osborne
Seneca
S. C
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Valorization plan sparks Brazil coffee trade suit
The petition alleges the Sao Paulo valorization scheme aimed to enrich insiders and curb supply, citing a $75,060,000 loan and related costs. It claims actions under the Sherman Act restrained US and foreign trade, with 23,314,000 bags in 1906 07 and loans backed by export taxes, loans, and storage of millions of bags in New York and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dock’ Company
Sao Paulo
J. Henry Schroeder & Co
London
National City Bank
New York
Tt Fa
Latause
Brazil
United States
Schroeder & Co
Societe Generale
Paris
Europe
Ectfes
Oklahoma Fifth District Chooses Delegates to National Convention
In Chickasha Oklahoma on May 18 delegates to the Republican national convention from the fifth district were elected M A L Tucker of Lawton and J B Echola of Waurika. They are instructed for Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Chickasha
Okla
Fifth
Oklahoma
M AL Tucker
Lawton
J. B Echola
Waurika
Seven Bishops to Be Chosen in Ballot Voting
On the fifth ballot W 0 Shepard of Chicago led with 500 votes, thirty short of election. After the sixth ballot the votes were sealed for Monday counting to avoid Sunday politics. Seven bishops remain to be chosen. W P Thirkield, Howard University president, has been selected by colored delegates and may join in further ballots. Proposed bishop residences include Atlanta Detroit Pittsburg Kansas City Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W 0. Shepard
Chicago
Cosen
W. P. Thirkield
Howard University
Will of Isidor Straus Won Titanic Victim
May 18. The will of Isidor Straus, the New York merchant who perished on the Titanic, is filed for probate. Real estate valued at 265000, no personal property estimate. To Ida Straus, wife, he leaves town and country properties and life income on a 1200000 trust fund. Trusts of 500000 for each of three daughters. residue to three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isidor Straus
Ida Straus
Meat Packing Centers Under Investigation Across Nation
Washington May 18 Representative Moss of Indiana, chairman of the House committee on expenditures in the agricultural department, disclosed that a renowned veterinarian is quietly examining meat packing centers under his direction. Wisconsin's Representative Nelson urged a full probe into the federal meat inspection service and sought Dr J F Farms of Premont Ohio as a witness among fifteen scientists offered to support the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Moss
Indiana
House
Agricultural Department
Meat Pac
Nelson
Wisconsin
Federal Meat Inspection Service
J.F. Farms
Pre‘mont
Ohio
Atternie
Ventinator
Army Money Bill Agreed in Conference in May
A legislative update notes that the money bill related to the army has been agreed upon in conference. The wording indicates formal approval reached during a May session, reflecting progress in funding and military appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Money Billshington
Ty Cobb incident draws wide Southern support and debate
Public figures from Atlanta to Georgia ex press support for Cobb after a New York spectator insulted him in a game. Judges, police officials, and alumni at a Capital City Club dinner weigh reinstatement, discipline, and league impact while lauding Cobb’s stand as defense of southern manhood amid cross‑state consternation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Carlos H. Mason
Board of Police Commissioners
Detroit Club
Cobb
New York Spectator
Sheriff Miner
Detroit
Marcus W. Beck
Supreme Court
Lumpkin
Beck
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HIVE
Miro-Dena Mentonniere
Whitehall Street
Miro-Dena Fame
ANSCO
Buster
ANCO
Rsk
Will OF Isidor Straus
Georgia Peach
Tyrus
Mexico
Corralisos
Jimenez
Rancho Dolores
Villa Lopez
Escalon
Cay Bronie
Corralitos
Atlanta Theater
National Cash Register Company
America
N.C. R
Fossh i. Tarry
PUAY
William
Morris, Ae A Benraon
WILLA
Wakefield
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