Richeson collapses in face of execution in Boston
Rev Clarence V T Richeson awaiting execution for Avis Linnell murder collapses in the death cell at Cherieston prison. He is scheduled to die Monday. A lengthy confession outlines remorse and a desire to seek redemption, detailing the sequence of events from engagement announcements to the murder and subsequent trial.
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Boston
V. ‘T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Cherieston
Richeson
Huinous
Clarence Vy.t. Richeson
Clarence Virgil Thompson Richeson
Immanue
Baptist Church
Violet Edwards
Brookline
Richesan
Avis’ Linnell
Linnell
Hyannis Fair
Avis
Chum
Kim Land
Hynor
Cell Richeson
Norent
Ball Players On Strike Over Cobb Suspension
Detroit Tigers refuse to play the Athletics after Ty Cobb is suspended for an assault on a spectator. President Johnson insists on the ban, threatening penalties if others refuse to play. Veterans and University of Pennsylvania players may replace regulars if a strike continues.
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Philadelphia
Detroit Tigers
Athletics
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
Hard hitting Hoquiam beats Chebalis 7 to 3 in Saturday game
May 24 report details Hoquiam pitchers overpowering Chehalis, with strong performances by Wakefield Frink Ladd and Enz Berger Troch. Errors and long drives noted, fielding saves key plays. Obscure reflections on heat and old-time ideas follow.
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Hoquiam
Chebaiis
Chebalis
Behig Wiststraus
R. H. E. Chohalls
Wakefield, Frink and Ladd
Enz, Berger and Troch
Local Elk Lodge Plans Portland Carnival Visit
Etka lodge members prepare to attend the Portland carnival on May 18 amid elaborate arrangements. Raymond and South Wonder delegates join. the Raymond group will arrive the night before for a special reception. The lodge’s special is scheduled to run from end to end on the parade, with carnival costs estimated between 80 000 and 100 000.
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Etka
Portland
Raymond
South Wond
Coffee Pool Breaks In New York Market Trade
A fragmented item reports the New York cotton pool and a trust selling 0,000 bags of coffee on the market. The report notes action by federal authorities and mentions James Alo and Sharan.
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Cealized Press
Avie
Washington, D. C
Department
Federal
New York
Trust
Miners in Wilkes-Barre ratify New York agreement
United Press Leased Wire reports in Wilkes-Barre on May 18 that the miners in convention today ratified the accord reached between the miners' committee and the operatores in New York.
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United Press
Wilkesbarre
Miners In Convention
Miners’ Committee
Operatora
New York
Debs Nominated for U S President by Socialist Party
At Indianapolis on May 17 18 Eugene Victor Debs of Terre Haute Ind won the Socialist national convention nomination for president with Emi Seidel Milwaukee named to run for vice president. Seidel and Russell led initial ballots but Debs secured the majority and the body adopted a platform denouncing violence and pledging political action within the party framework.
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United Jurely
Indianapolis
Eugene Victor Debs
Terre Hame
Ind
United States
National Socialist Convention
Emi Seldel
Miwaukee
Debs
Seidel
Charlies Edward Russell
New York
Russell
Kate Richards O'fiare
St. Louis
Anna Agnes Mabley
Umes
Socialist Party
Enna Goldman
Industrial Workers of the World
Ismuan Berger
Mil
Emma Gold- Man
Congressman Berger
Hanford Sovietist Denounces Local Socialist Leader
A denouncement dated May 18 reveals a Hanford socialist party member faced censure from fellow party colleagues. Leonard Quem of Treo, linked to socialist circles, is singled out amid intra party tensions and regional political alignments.
Opposition to a Special Session on Pacific Highway Bonds
A Commercial Club committee proposed delaying a $15,000,000 bond plan for a hard surface Pacific Highway, urging that the matter be studied in the regular session. The draft calls for a two part route in Eastern and Western Washington, careful financing, and improved state supervision, while criticizing past road administration as inefficient.
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D. HE
Teachner
John M. Benedict
J. W. Daubney
Legislaure
Vila
Washington
Don't Wel go man and fee wit Wo fools above sou
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Johnson and Clark Plead Not Guilty in Farm Bank Murder
Dr F D Johnson and Adelbert B Clark charged with first degree murder in the December 30 Farmers and Merchants Bank killing during an attempted holdup. Both defendants pleaded not guilty in Lewis County Superior Court. trials to be held separately with dates set by Judge Rice.
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F. D. Johnson
Adelbert B. Clark
Lawrence Bar
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Lewis County
Senators commend Ty Cobb amid suspension in Washington
In Washington on May 18 a fan applauded Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers as senators commended his act and urged action. The incident notes Cobb suspended for thrashing in a disturbance, prompting formal praise from lawmakers.
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Daygent
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Washington, D. C
Senators
Will Paulhamus Be Governor Candidate in 1912
Shuttle notes Governor Hay's Aberdeen loss of prestige as Roosevelt and Taft factions clash. Senator W. H. Paulhamus of Pierce County shifts toward Roosevelt during the convention, signaling a potential gubernatorial bid. The split between Hay and Paulhamus grows, possibly reducing Progressive support after Aberdeen.
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Hay
Aberdeen
Roosevelt
State Central Committee
Taft
Jose Hay
W. H. Paulhamus
Pierce County
Paulhams
Honeymoon tale ends with shipwreck and royal hospitality
Captain and Mrs. Thomas Endresen recount their voyage from Papeste with a marriage aboard a tug after a shipwreck near a coral reef. They were entertained by a dusky monarch on a remote island. They wed in Papeete but faced a 50 day publication rule before marriage. The couple's return trip ended with the Watson striking the reef and rescuers using lifeboats. The tale ends with them departing after three weeks ashore.
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United Press
San Francesco
Southsea
Coral
Thomas Endresen
Papeste
Bawesen
Anne de la Torr
Pendleton
Gre
Endresen
de la Tour
Ten Jurors Are Sworn For Darrow Trial
Ten jurors are sworn for the trial of Clarence Darrow on Nichols charges after selection, with the court proceeding in Los Angeles. The panel includes diverse citizens and is seated to hear the case regarding the McNamara incident.
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Clarence Darrow
Che McNamara
At Anon
Tony
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