Young Weber Convicted of Mother’s Murder
The jury convictes Young Weber on charges of murdering his mother. The verdict follows a trial detailing the alleged act and motive presented by prosecutors and defense arguments.
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Cheyenne Daily Leader in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
1
Young Adolph Weber Convicted of First Degree Murder
Adolph Weber, age 2, was found guilty of first degree murder for the 1904 Auburn family fire that killed his mother father sister and brother. He allegedly killed the family, burned the home, and later discarded bloodstained trousers. Eminent counsel defended him as the state attorney general led a lengthy case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Cala
Adolph Weber
Placer County
Adolph
Peabody's Man Creates Big Row in Colorado Hearing
Denver feb 22 James H Brown Peabody attorney raised a storm before the legislative committee hearing the Peabody Adame gubernatorial contest He accused chairman Griffith of fake accusations and demanded a hearing Brown said he was blamed for attempting to cure depositions to hurt the Peabody case as members reacted with displeasure and Brown insisted on clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Legislative Committee
James H. Brown
Peabody
Wm. H. Griffith
Brown
Grifth
Grifith
Representative Healey
Griffith
Couples Fill the Streets in Bako Investigation
February 22 in Bako sees officials closed and many bodies found in the street. Authorities report a large number of dead as the city mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bako
Gatipasia
Law son vows to bankrupt Rockefeller empire public distrust rising
Boston Feb 22 Thomas W Law son in an interview urges action against monopolies and declares intent to bankrupt the Rockefeller empire centered at 26 Broadway. He says Kansas danger and aims to strip Rockefeller wealth by returning it to the people amid growing anti monopoly sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Rockefellers
Kansas
Standard Oil
Wall Street
H. Rogers
Rogers
John D. Rockefeller
Broadway
Mexicans Report Yaqui Battle Deaths and Captives
In Mazatlan mountains east of La Colorado, Mexican forces of about 400 killed forty Yaquis and took 147 prisoners over two days. Reports say 800 warriors opposed Torres’s expedition, with about 100 breaking through. Investigations await official loss figures, while many troops were sick or wounded. A separate blaze in London at Long Acre caused about 1,260,000 dollars in damage to autos from a warehouse fire after an auto exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Colorado
Mexico
Corres
Torres
Mazatlan
Geome Daye Age
London
President Roosevelt honors Washington Birthday at University of Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia on February 22 President Roosevelt delivered a patriotic address at the University of Pennsylvania where Emperor William received a Doctor of Laws in absentia. Roosevelt reflected on Washington and Lincoln, urging unity, preparedness for war, and the spread of knowledge to sustain free government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
William
University of Pennsylvania
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Washington
Lincoln
Republic
Philippines
Orient
Irish World reports Nationalist Party victory in Commons
The Irish World records a Nationalist Party score victory in the House of Commons, noting their rise in influence and the political shift reflected by the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationalist
House OF Commons
Mac Donnell Under Fire in Irishrow House Clash
In London on February 22 the Irish party attacked Sir Anthony MacDonnell over his powers as under secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland. John Redmond forced reading of correspondence showing extraordinary powers and coordination of boards and agencies, crossing Premier Balfour. The adjournment vote failed 265 to 223.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Anthony MacDonnell
Lord Heutenant
Ireland
Redmond
Wyndham
Premier Balfour
Army appropriation bill sent back to conference committee
Washington reports a brief, spirited House debate as it returns the army appropriation bill to conference. Senate amendments are generally disagreed to with one exception funding a Valdez to Seward Alaska cable at 95000 dollars. General New A Miles again appears in the discussion amid opposition to Ames Mass. motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Valdez
Seward
Alaska
Millitia
New A. Miles
Ames Mass
Senate Debates Panama Railroad Ownership in Swayne Inquiry
The Senate examined witnesses for Judge Swayne in impeachment proceedings and debated civil government for the Panama Canal and the Panama railroad ownership in relation to broader railroad ownership questions. Washington’s farewell address was read by Mr. Perkins at session start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Panama Canal
Panama
Swayne
Perkins
West Virginia Men Plan Meeting to Back Kansas Legislation
Independent men from West Virginia and nearby eastern Ohio districts call a Wheeling meeting to adopt a resolution praising Kansas for repressive measures against the Standard Oil trust. The document will be sent to the Kansas legislature, President Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas W. Lawson author of Pronounced Finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Ohio
Wheeling Board of Trade
Kansas
Btindard
Prescot Roosevelt
Thanas W. Lawson
Boston
More Bodies Recovered At Virginia Mine Disaster
Rescue crews report progress as more bodies are recovered in the Virginia mine collapse. Officials say half of the dead have now been counted, with search operations continuing amid hazardous conditions.
None Brought Out of Mine Alive
Birmingham Alabama February 92 at o'clock this evening seventy five blackened and disfigured bodies have been recovered from the Virginia mines where an explosion on Monday entombed more than 150 miners in the Birmingham district. Funerals are planned for Virginia City Bessemer Pratt City and Ensley. Rescuers work in the stope as more bodies are found and no one is expected to be alive. The ordeal continues as救 hearts still beating at outside air expired immediately. Subscriptions flood in with contributions from suburbs and the Birmingham Commercial Club raising over three thousand dollars for the sufferers. Alabama District No 29 United Mine Workers of America voted five thousand dollars to be distributed among bereaved families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
At & O
Virginia
Virginia City
Bessemer
Pratt City
Ensley
Dr Harper Undergoes Major Operation at Chicago Hospital
At the University of Chicago hundreds gathered in prayer as President William R Harper underwent a serious operation at Presbyterian hospital. The surgical outcome was successful and he rallied well, with strong prospects for early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Wm. R. Harper
Presbyterian Hospital
Tried to Bribe Baker in Indiana Case Opens Affidavit
The special investigation panel appointed by Speaker Cantwell after Representative Ananias Baker's anti cigarette bill testimony produced a letter with a $100 bill, claimed sent by backers of defeating the bill, and tonight issued an affidavit for the arrest of former State Senator O A Baker of Marton charging him with attempting to corrupt Representative Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Special Investigation Commission
Cantwell
House of Representatives
Ananias Baker
Fulton
Cass Counties
House
O. A. Baker
Marton
Baker
More Russians Strike Paralyzes Vienna Railway Trade
Wircaw reports railway trade in Vienna halted as all workers including telegraph operators walk out in a broad strike. The stoppage began early this afternoon and involves the full force of railway employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wircaw
Vienna
Admiral Kamimura Ready for Sea Fight
London dispatch reports Admiral Kamimura and his squadron near the Indian Ocean area with the correspondent anticipating imminent naval actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Kamim
London
Tokio
Daily Telegraph
Kamimura
New York Observes Washington's Birthday with Closures
The exchanges banks and prominent places in New York were closed today in observance of Washington's birthday. Clarion notices indicate the day was marked by general closure and public reverence across financial and commercial sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob
Washington
Mesa
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Peabody's
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Lawson
Standard
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The
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Old Hickory
Jackson
Taft
Wright
Wood
Cuba
University of Pensylvania
Mac Donnell
West Virgini J
Virginia Mine
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