Four Gunmen Executed at Sing Sing in 1920s Trail
At Sing Sing Prison four killers of Rosenthal were electrocuted in order Frank Chofico Dago Frank Frank Seidenschner Whitey Lewis Marty Horowitz Gyp the Blood Robert Rosenberg Lefty Louie None confessed guilt nor named Charles Becker The executions followed a forty minute interval with priests and rabbis conducting the prayers CBS Newspaper reports the death sequence and witness notes from the chamber revealed the men enduring the electric chair with limited statements from Seidenschner and no further appeals.
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Sing Sing
Meraley
Rosenhal
Frank Chofico
Dago Frank
Frank Seidenshher
Whitey Lewis
Marty Horowitz
Gyp the Blood
Robert Rosenberg
Lefty Louie
Charles Becker
Court of Appeals
Frank Seidenschner
Whitey Lewiz
Rosenthal
Stannish
State Electrician
Davis
Clancy
MclInery
Gifford
Father Cashin
Cirofici
Ciofict
Whitey ‘Lewis
Rabbi Goldstein
Israel
Unfinished account of Cirofici execution relatives claim bodies
Mrs Cirofici bore her carriage to a collapse an hour before the execution. Frank's mother and sister and Whitey Lewis's brothers faced the scene as gunmen's bodies would be claimed by relatives. She stayed with her son until 4 am, clinging to hope governor would grant a reprieve, believing in his innocence.
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Frank
Whitey Lewis
Old Virginia debt case not reached by supreme court
Washington April 13 The U S Supreme Court tried to catch up on last week’s work but could not reach the Old Virginia debt case at the head of the docket It will likely be heard Wednesday on West Virginia’s motion to submit a supplementary answer and the question of interest on the debt Parts of the Virginia and West Virginia legal team were present with Governor Hatfield leading West Virginia’s party and Wyndham Stokes of Welch visiting the capital.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
West Virginia
Virginia
Hatfield
A.A. Lilly
Charles K. Hogg
John H. Holt
W. B. Archer
Robert L. Gregory
John W. Mason
John T. Harris
Joseph S. Miller
Wyndham Stokes
Welch
Labor federation opens first convention in Kansas City
In Session at Kansas City Kansas City Mo Apr 13 The railroad department of the American Federation of Labor organized two years ago to embrace the various crafts employed by the railroads met in this city today for its first convention. Shop and other employes of leading railroads are represented.
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Kansas City
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
Coal Field Wages Discussed in Kanawha District Conference
Indianapolis April 13 Vice President Hayes of the United Mine Workers of America left for Charleston West Virginia to assist in wage scale negotiations between miners and operators at the Kanawha district joint conference scheduled for tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Frank J. Hayes
Wilson Opposed Any Curtailment Of Trust Legislation
President Wilson voiced clear opposition to curtailing the anti trust program. Congress and the House Judiciary Committee discussed a single measure unifying tentative trust bills and restraining court injunctions. Senate Democrats push to revive interlocking directorates limits and price discrimination bills while Newlands' committee eyes a general trust bill soon.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House Judiciary
Senate
House
Newlands
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Dago Frank Cirefici Names Rosenthal Slay Plotters
In Sing Sing before execution Dago Frank Cirefici said Gyp the Blood and Letty Louie Rosenberg plus an informer fired the shots that killed Herman Rosenthal. He claimed Becker had no role, and that he was five miles away at the time. He admitted plotting to target Rosenthal but left the gunmen before the fatal shots. He cited fear and his bail for Jean Gordon as reasons. The warden reported the statements were voluntary, and notes the Governor and state officials heard them.
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Albany
N. Y
Dago Frank" Cirefici
Sing Sing Prison
Clancy
Gyp
Becker
Alo
Cirofici
Whitey Lewis” Seidenscner
Rosenthal
Gamadier
Roenthal
Jean Gordon
John B. Riley
State Prison Department
Glynn
Mr. Clancy
Chas. Pecker
Dago Frank
Whitey Lewis
Seidenschner
Dego Frank
Ciroficiana
Riley
Beeker
Day in Congress Senate Sessions Opened by Noon
Senate met at noon with hearings on repealing the Panama tolls exemption. Senator Lewis filed three bills for a federal regulatory commission to oversee industries and finance. Senator Cumming discussed railroad rate policy. Senator Thomas argued no freight rate increases were needed. Adjourned at 5:58 p.m. until noon Tuesday. Representative UMerwood returned to his Alabama seat to an ovation. District of Columbia legislation was considered. Jefferson’s anniversary marked by Representative Clark. Judiciary leaders and President Wilson discussed consolidating trust bills. Adjourned at 6:15 a.m. until noon Tuesday.
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Panama
Lewis
Federal Commission
Cumming
Thomas
Umerwood
Alabama
District of Columbia
Jefferson
Clark
Judiciary Committee
Wilson
Copper mine workers vote to call off strike in Michigan
On April 13 1923 Copper mine workers ended a strike that began July 15 with a vote to return to work. About 1012 favored ending the walkout amid demands such as eight hour day three dollar minimum wage and better conditions. Union recognition was denied by operators who say they do not oppose workers organizing. Thousands were imported to replace strikers and many returned or moved away. The strike involved violence and a National Guard presence earlier but has seen quiet for months. Charles Hietela and Western Federation of Miners officials announced the vote.
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Hancock
Mich
Charles Hietela
Western Federation of Miners
Hietela
Calumet, Mich
Calumet
Heela
Denver
Colo
Michigan
Charles H. Moyer
Weather Forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
Weather forecast reports fair skies for West Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday. In Virginia, expects fair conditions Tuesday with warmer air in the north and east portions, and fair weather Wednesday across the region.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Wilson Ends Press Silence Over Tampico Flag Salute
Washington April 14 President Wilson privately said he expected the Tampico federal commander to salute the American flag as demanded by Rear Admiral Mayo and the navy sought to confirm the gesture. John Lind, Wilsons envoy, arrived from Vera Cruz and met Secretary Bryan as talks continued amid a cloud of censorship and tense military moves in northern Mexico. Lind and Bryan scheduled talks with Wilson. Lind indicated no public statements, while Bryan hinted at a conference with the President tomorrow.
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Washington
Huerta
Tampico
Wilson
Mayo
Navy Department
O’shaughnesy
John Lind
Mexico
Lind
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Vera Crus
Miama
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Minnesota
United States
Torreon
Tropics
Congress
Mr. Lind
Vera Cruz Says Mexico Won’t Salute Flag Demand
Vera Cruz, speaking today about the Dolphin incident at Tamico, reports the Mexican government ordered General Morelos Carigoza not to yield to Admiral Mayo’s demand for an American flag salute within twenty four hours, a move described as highly derogatory to the flag.
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Vera Cruz
Tamrico
Morelos Carigoza
Mayo
Miners Sit For Wage Talks In West Virginia
Delegates from district No. 17 of the United Mine Workers gather in Charleston for a joint conference to set a wage scale. The demands include a ten percent raise for both pick and machine mining, restoration of the check-off, and the right to hire and discharge local physicians. A one year agreement is favored, but settlement prospects look doubtful as operators resist key points.
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Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers
National Organization
West Virginia
Hayes Leaves Indianapolis for Charleston Talks on Wage Scale
Vice President Frank J. Hayes of the United Mine Workers travels from Indianapolis to Charleston West Virginia to assist in negotiations between miners and operators in the Kanawhwa district at a joint conference scheduled for tomorrow to settle a wage scale.
Economic side of tolls controversy discussed in senate panel
The senate inter oceanic canals committee focused on the economic aspects of the Panama tolls issue, sidestepping treaty obligations. President Wilson defended delaying repeal of toll exemptions for coastwise ships as not altering the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, while E. T. Chamberlain and Prof. Huebner debated whether exemption burdens should fall on the government or foreign shipping.
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Washington
Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee
Congress
White House
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Canals
E. T. Chamberlain
Federal Commissioner of Navigation
Huebner
University of Pennsylvania
House Merchant Marine Committee
Canals Committee
Chamberlain
House Committee
Cummins assails five per cent rail rate protest as misled public
Senator Cummins charged a broad campaign to sway public opinion for a five per cent increase in eastern railroad freight rates not before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He warned the effort uses false pretenses to arouse sympathy, and contrasted it with the Panama Canal tolls, arguing the rate hike would exceed long-term canal charges and burden commerce.
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Washington
Cummiins
Senate
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Cummins
C Canal
Ecommerce
Senator Cummins
United States
Cumins
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Supreme Court
Dagd Frank
Gambler
Clancy Whitey Lewis
Herman Rosenthal
Lefty Louis
Harry Wallon
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Carranza
Man
Vampiro
Gustavo Maas
Panama Canal
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