Death sentence matter settled under new act
The Kanawha County case State vs Carter clarifies that after appellate affirmation a trial court may fix a new execution day without returning the prisoner from the penitentiary. The 1901 act requires transfer only to permit execution within the penitentiary, not additional court appearances. Judge Dent delivered the opinion.
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Supreme Court
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Carter
Criminal Court
Kanawha County
Kanaba County
Colombian gunboat General Pinzon departs to the east
Secretary Long received a report that the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon left her position and is likely heading to Cartegena to seek troops. Commander McCrea conveyed the message from Washington.
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Long
McCrea
Coal Lands Sold to Pittsburgh Syndicate in West Virginia
East Ly me West Virginia reports 25 000 acres on the left fork of Twelve Pole river sold to Pittsburgh parties forming an eastern syndicate. Lands include McDowell and Mingo counties with an outlet line to Huntington planned. Development to start early next year under B J Prichard of Wayne. Edna Branch leaves husband seeking no further bills.
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Mingo
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B. J. Prichard
Wayne
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Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley Farm
Kentucky
Treasury
Detroit Explosion Kills and Injures Dozens
A massive blast at the Pemberthy injector in Detroit collapsed the building, leaving three dead and eight injured as rescue crews battled ruins. Police and fire departments rushed to the scene on Seventh and Abbot streets, with ambulances overwhelmed and boilers suspected as the cause.
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Detroit
Seventh
Abbot Streets
Babcock to Step Down as Republican Campaign Chief
Washington Nov 26 Representative Babcock will not continue as chairman of the Republican congressional committee after three campaigns. He faces unpopularity for abrupt revision plans. Possible successors include Dovener Sherman and Overstreet with Kerens favored in Missouri and Hitchcock set to retire from the cabinet. The West Virginia senator is tipped to push for floor support in the new session.
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Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Dovener
West Virginia
Sherman
New York
Overstreet
Indiana
Photos as Evidence in Bonine Murder Trial
The first witness William Schoenberger keeper of the morgue described autopsy photos showing wound locations in the Ayres murder case. Films were admitted as evidence while Bonine watched briefly before resuming testimony amid a crowded court.
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Seymour Ayres
William Schoenberger
Switchmen Strike Ties Up Major Rail Lines
Pittsburg Nov 26 One thousand switchmen on seven railroads halted work this morning under last night’s order, threatening a countrywide tie up. The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie and others join the walkout amid wage disputes with the Chicago scale cited. Police and Pinkerton guards stationed at yards as river pilots threaten to strike over pay. New Haven switchmen’s strike with 125 men out and freight moving normally.
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Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Oho
Lake Erie
Piteburg
Virginia
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Pan Hindle
Pinkerton
New York
New Haven
Concessions to Cuba May Shape Conflict in Congress
Washington rumors say Cuban delegation seeking tariff concessions for Cuban products will test whether Congress acts now or waits for a treaty with a new Cuban government. Roosevelt's stance could steer action, with Republicans urged to choose immediate action or war-power authorization.
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Congress
Incendiary Arrest After Greenwich Street Fire Endangers Sixty Two
A fire in a live story tenement at 106 Greenwich Street endangers sixty two people. Abraham Pleser, 21, is in custody, charged with incendiarism. The report notes the incident occurred today in New York and mentions J. M. cigars as a detail.
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Greenwich Street
Abraham Pleser
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