DIt on Mrs. Rogers II Denied Reprieve From Gallows
A report notes Mrs. Rogers II facing execution after a murder conviction as authorities deny a last minute reprieve. The case involves ongoing appeals and questions about clemency options.
08 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
1
A report notes Mrs. Rogers II facing execution after a murder conviction as authorities deny a last minute reprieve. The case involves ongoing appeals and questions about clemency options.
In Montpelier Vermont the House refused clemency for Mary M Rogers convict murderess by 139 to 91. The chamber filled with sobs and tension as clergy and politicians argued over the fate of the woman awaiting execution, marking a historic and controversial outcome.
Seven copper plates used to print notes were found by Joseph E. Murphy and a Post reporter near Marine Park South Boston. Secret service had hunted for months after Dr. Sanft’s arrest and outfit seizure until an inside tip led to the recovery. The plates lay hidden by a tidal and man made island off a pier where tides expose the site.
Forecast indicates fair weather in Boston and vicinity today with continued fair conditions on Thursday and Friday. Light westerly winds are expected, with no significant precipitation anticipated.
Japanese naval command reports from 203 Meter Hill that the turret ship Poltava is sunk and battleship Retvizan heavily listing. Additional hits on Peresviet and Pobieda caused Peresviet to catch fire at 8 15 p m while Pobieda listed to starboard. Poltava, 10 960 ton armored turret ship, launched 1894 in St. Petersburg, cost nearly 6 million dollars.
A massive two day bear raid led by Thomas W. Lawson against Amalgamated has slashed market value by 114,328,155 dollars across 15 leading stocks, signaling a dramatic collapse in stock prices and investor confidence.
Thomas W. Lawson describes Wall Street as frenzied amid public furor and harsh denunciations. He claims critics accuse him of wrongdoing while he defends his actions and warns readers of financial manipulation and the ensuing upheaval in the market.
Mrs G A Howland of 122 Howard Ave Roxbury Massachusetts says her child recovered from consumption after taking Father John’s Medicine. She reports appetite return better meals nervousness gone and improved sleep after doctors said no hope. She urges others with coughs to try Piso’s Cure for consumption at 25 cents.
Katherine Cronin of 133 Pleasant Street Boston describes the relief from consumption after using Father John’s Medicine noting she does not consider it a patent medicine.
Mrs. Caseie L Chadwick of Cleveland dubbed the mysterious woman of millions was arrested in New York at 6 25 pm by U S Marshal Henkle and Chief Flynn on a charge of aiding and abetting a bank official in embezzling 12500 The arrest follows investigations that tie to over a million dollars in related cases She wept and nearly fainted and will be held at the hotel tonight under deputy surveillance a hearing is set for tomorrow before United States Commissioner Shields
Cleveland Ohio December 7 County Prosecutor Keeler sent a telegram to Andrew Carnegie in New York asking if he signed notes for 250000 500000 and 500000 dated January 7 1909 and whether he would testify that he did not The inquiry comes as grand jury action hinges on his response and relates to Chadwick case details on Page 9
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