Commercial Tribune Publication Details and Bureaus
The Commercial Tribune is published daily with weekly and Sunday options and lists subscription rates and renewal methods. It notes office addresses including Walnut Street Cincinnati and branch bureaus in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and foreign posting options. A London bureau Trafalgar Building is listed with a reading room for Americans.
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Universal Postal Union
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Commercial Tribune CO
Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Av
Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
Weather Record for August 4 1908
Light showers and a thunder storm lowered temperatures from 98 at 3 o clock to 72 at 6. Local record ends at 7 pm with cloudy skies and a west south east wind. Readings compare with 1907 1906 1905 showing max 94 79 92 86 min 72 57 71 69 avg 83 68 82 78 and precipitation 0.00 0.46. Excess temperature for the day is 6 degrees.
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Weather Forecast For Ohio West East Indiana And Kentucky
Government forecast notes showers in west Ohio and east Virginia on Wednesday with warmer conditions in the east. Thursday brings fair weather and higher temperatures in both eastern regions and the western portions. Winds are light to fresh and mostly southwest. Variable winds in Indiana with fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday.
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Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements Across European Ports
New York reports multiple sailings and arrivals. Vessels Kronprinzessin Cecilie and Pretoria depart or are en route to New York, with Adriatic heading to New York. Calabria Regina Elena and Estonia arrive at Italian and Dutch ports. Oceanic reports near Plymouth and Cherbourg as ships approach.
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Ocean Steamship Movements
New York
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Bremen
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Perugia
Naples
Sable Island
Pretoria
Hamburg
Boulogne
Sandy Hook
Adriatic
Southampton
Queenstown
Calabria
Leghorn
Rotterdam
Estonia
Libau
London
Boston
Antwerp
Minnesota
Baltimore
Catania
Norfolk
Messina
Triest
Atlanta
New Orleans
Bray
Venice
Spezzia
Pensacola
Liverpool
Carmania
Copenhagen
Tietgen
Christiansand
Browhead
Oceanic
Majestic
Names in the marriage notice list across multiple cities
A long list of individuals and spouses from various cities including Monroe Michigan St. Louis Richmond and Chicago appears, naming Gibson Alex F Deinger Linton Mr. and Mrs George Weidig T J Stevenson J W Moore and many others plus locations like Marietta Knox ville Chattanooga Memphis and Providence as part of a multi entry social notice. The item reads like a directory style notice detailing couples and escorts across states and cities.
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Kokomo
J. S&s. Esely
Eergees
Wi. Buell
Marietta
Ohio
Lackman
L. C. Farlin
Webb City
R. M. Walker
Monroe City
Charles A. Mauch
Marshall, Mo
H. T. Ratliff
Hamilton
Emery
J. R. Stone
Providence
R. I
H. C.card
Nashville
H. 8. Moor
Lexington
W. L. Ryan
Cleveland
Haviin
J. W. Fine
Canton
D. N. Jacoby
W. B. Carter
Louisville
J. W. Moore
Chattanooga
Palace
J. Hembl
Thurman
W. Va
Charles C. Millikin
Athens
C. C. Freme
West Union
Kate Tolle
Munro
D. R. Lawson
Hobart
Ind
Boston
R. Layman
Dayton
D. C. Ault
Wadsworth
St. Nicholas
Allen Smith
New York
A. M. Leibman
Alex. Goldstein
San Francisco
Grand
W. M. Coaley
Knoxville
Tenn
Columbus
J. M. Goethes
Memphis
E. E. Cheney
Jay
Fia
Cincinnatian Louise Ruchert Registers in Paris
Mrs Louise Ruchert of Cincinnati registers at The Herald office in Paris during a visit marked by a special cable report from the Commercial Tribune dated August 4.
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Paris
Commercial Tribune
Louise Ruchert
Cincinnati
Herald
Plea for Improved Administration of Justice
In strong terms a state bar leader urges better justice administration both civil and criminal. He cites delays in trials, lax witness handling, and jury selection as core issues, arguing reforms would simplify procedures and better reflect the public’s trust in the legal system.
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Aeee
Cer State Bar Association
United States
Forest fires in British Columbia expose need for forest protection laws
An opinion piece recounts Fernie BC fires that swept into the town after a sudden wind, causing deaths and heavy losses. It argues for stronger forest legislation and vigilant ranger services to prevent repeat disasters and protect life and property.
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British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Fernie
Elk River Valley
United States
Bryan Promises Brief Acceptance Speech at 3200 Words
The statement asserts that his address of acceptance will be brief at 3200 words by actual count. The speaker notes Bryan is not entitled to extra credit for brevity and remarks that he has stated this aim many times before and will state it again.
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Bryan
Arthur Espey
Senate
Figure Grosvenor Predicts Brutal Beatdown
Mr. Bryan accepts Ola Figgers Grosvenor’s statement that he will be beaten unmercifully, convinced beyond a doubt.
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Mr. Bryan
Ola Figgers
Grosvenor
New York Electoral College Balls Adorned With Candidate Portraits
The New York Electoral College ballots will glow with illuminated portraits of seven Presidential candidates. Critics question if this is a beauty show in the Empire State.
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New York
Empire State
Vice President Fairbanks Address To Quebecites
A disputed claim labels Fairbanks as addressing Quebecers in French as a weak enemy invention. The note equates the tale to a rumor that he drinks buttermilk.
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Vice
Fairbanks
Candidate Hisgen Relies on Running Mate for Talking
Despite his axle grease business, Candidate Hisgen appears to let his running mate handle most public messaging. The dynamic draws scrutiny over campaign leadership and communication strategy as elections approach.
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Hisgen
Armenians in United States Favor Amnesty From Another Sultan
Armenians in the United States believe amnesty would carry more force if issued by a different Sultan. The remark reflects expatriate sentiment on imperial clemency and its political symbolism.
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United States
Taft Invites Bryan to Inauguration Platform
A commentator suggests it would be graceful for Mr. Taft to invite Mr. Bryan to a seat on the inauguration platform, noting it as the only path Bryan has to participate publicly.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Political Rivalry Brews Over Brother Will Remarks
In a sharp exchange, each candidate references Brother Will to dismiss the other's claims. The commentary notes Castro fears a day without an international diplomatic misstep.
Parimutuel Betting in France and a Roebling Tribute
An Eastern paper recaps French pari mutuel gambling, noting 8 percent state share and entry prices from 40 cents to 4 dollars. It cites Grand Prix crowds and profit figures, then shifts to a memorial address on John A Roebling praising his relentless work ethic and warning against overwork.
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France
United States
Latonia
Social and Personal Notes From The City Scene
Social items report Mr and Mrs Nicholous Longworth returning to Rookwood after a West trip for the Democratic National Convention in Denver and Yellowstone. Elberon Country Club hosts an informal Saturday evening. Cincinnati announces the marriage of Miss Priscilla McDougall to Mr William Burnham Merwin at Clifton by the Sea Los Angeles. Remaining notes mention Miss Elizabeth Attee leaving YWCA for a Cuba post, Miss Margaret Thompson to fill her spot, Dr Samuel Nieman to wed Miss Carrie Frank, and several couples at YMC A camp and river trips along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers.
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Nicholous Longworth
Rookwood
Rand
Denver
Yellowstone National Park
Elberon Country Club
Cincinnati
Priscilla, McDougall
Thomas McDougall
Mary B. McDougall
William Burnham Merwin
Clifton-by- -the-Sea
Los Angeles
Mary McDougall
May Merwin
Robert A. Rowan
California
Mrs. Merwin
Pasadena
Pasadena Avenue
Elizabeth Attee
Young Woman's Christian Association
Miss Attee
Panama
Bishop Wright
Cuba
Association
House
Margaret Thompson
Glendale
Samuel Nieman
B. A. Nieman
Hyde Park
Carrie Frank
Dayton
Syman
Louise Nieman
Nieman
Dayton Miliary Home
Trips of local residents to distant destinations noted
Local residents plan several weeks to months of travel to destinations including Yellowstone National Park the Pacific Coast St Lawrence route Montreal Vermont Traverse City Mich Poland Springs N Y Trav erse City Mich Wianno Mass and Manchester by the Sea with family members joining or accompanying them in August September and October.
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Rufus B. Hall
Crown Street
Walnut Hills
Yellowstone National Park
Pacific Coast
George S. Baily
Avondale’ Avenue
Avondale
Northport Port
Mich
J. A. MacCroskey
Louise McCroskey
Grandview Avenue
East Walnut Hills
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Vermont
Joseph H. Wenstrup
J. Henry Wenstrup
Frank J. Wenstrup
Price Hill
Conway
Stuart B. Sutphin
Dexter Place
Poland Springs
N. Y
Victor T
Grace Probasco
Clifton Avenue
Clifton
Manchester-by-the-Sea
W. J. Mitchell
Elsie Field
Oak Street
Longworth Back From the West and Campaign Notes
Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth return from a Western trip with mixed views on Bryan. Taft support noted in the West while the couple plans to stay through the campaign. Mrs. Longworth to visit family in Oyster Bay later. The article also covers GOP club nominations, upcoming convention dates, and local party movements.
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Nicholas Longworth
Mr. Longworth
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Bryan
Taft
Cardinal Gotti Bans American Questions at Propaganda Meet
Contrary to expectations Cardinal Gotti Prefect of the propaganda has ruled that no American questions will be discussed at the next propaganda meeting. The gathering is set for August 10.
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Rome
Gotti
The
Propaganda
Citizens Rally 10 Battle With Mob in Kentucky Town
In Russellville Kentucky on August 4 alarms rang as residents armed with rifles and revolvers formed a guard around the jail to deter a feared mob bent on lynching black prisoners. Rumors of a planned raid circulated from Guthrie, but no attack occurred and the night remained quiet despite continued fears. A gunshot in the negro quarters wounded a small boy. the shooter was arrested and jailed, heightening tension but not escalating the threat.
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Russellville
Guthrie
Logan
Rhea
Governor orders troops to Russellville to restore peace
In Louisville on August 4 Governor Willson dispatched Company H of the First Kentucky and 25 picked men to Russellville after a lynching of four Black individuals. Under Captain R I McBryde the force will depart at dawn to stay until order returns amid night rider alarms and a frightened population in Guthrie and Russellville.
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Louisville
Russellville
Willson
First
Kentucky
R. I. McBryde
Guthrie
Cincinnatians Lose in State Tennis Tournament
In ESVELAN on Aug 4 Cincinnati star F P Garrison fell to W H Prescott 6 3 6 2. Cleveland players Prescott Thompson and Little advanced in singles while doubles saw Hubbard Rayon Nash Thayer Lewhurst Kirkover and Little with Garrison.
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Little
Thompson
Hubbard
Rayon
Nash
Thayer
Lewhurst
Kirkover
Hhittle
Garrison
Mikado Sunday at Chester and baby show at the Lagoon
The Chester opera scene saw Carmen praised amid rain dampening attendance. The Metropolitans deliver strong Bizet at Chester with Richards and Sheehan earning applause, Crawford praised, Vera Stanley lauded as Michaela. The Mikado comes next with the same cast plus Meyers as Ko Ko, Hemmi as Yumyum, and a parade of prize winners planned near the amphitheater. Juveniles in vaudeville continue to draw large crowds.
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Chester Opera
Metropolitans
Richards
Sheehan
Margaret Crawford
Shiehan
Vera Stanley
Cincinnati
Michaela
Gilbert and Sullivan
Chicago
Mr. Meyers
Ko-ko
Chester
Hemmi
Leopards and Jaguars to Arrive at Ster Park for Chester Engagement
Arnold the famous wild-animal trainer will bring cages of leopards and jaguars to Ster Park Thursday or Friday. His act headlines at the Chester free vaudeville theater next week starting Sunday afternoon, with free exhibition on site for the week. Colonel Martin’s special request led to Arnold’s re engagement after last season’s agreeable Chester appearance.
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Ster Park
Arnold
Chester Free
Chester
Martin
Arch
Pythians Parade Through Boston by Uniform Bank Knights
Ten thousand Uniform Bank, Knights of Pythias members marched through Boston led by bands playing martial airs. The grand parade featured twenty five brigades from across the country and Canada, with Major General Arthur Stobbert of Indiana at the head.
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Boston
Mass
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Canada
Arthur Stobbert
Indiana
Threats to Kentucky Woman Prompt Call for Protection
Miss Anna Craig, active in humane society and church work in Lexington, received several threats signed The Gang and was told to leave the city or be driven away. She was insulted in public and fears for her life, seeking police protection.
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Lexington
Anna Craig
Humane Society
Novel Coney Island Race Promises Unusual Mile Challenge
Hap Zaro signed to enter Fraviola the champion lady rider against Minnehaha and Blaze o Light in a mile record attempt at Coney Island next Sunday at 4. Robertson stables at Latonia will provide the horses and a $26 bet places Fraviola second, though Fraviola is said to have never been defeated in bicycle racing. Minnehaha is noted as one of the best in her class at the Kentucky course.
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Coney Island
Minnehaha
Kentucky Race Course
Tribute to Merritt Young by Barnum and Bailey associate
Mr D H Harris manager of the Marantette group of high school horses at Coney Island this week recalls Merritt Young a close adviser to James Bailey of Barnum Bailey. Harris notes Young's valued services and Bailey’s affectionate regard after Young’s death.
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Merritt Young
D. H. Harris
Coney Island
James Bailey
Barnum & Bailey Enterprises
Harris
Bailey
Europe
Mr. Young
Mr. Harris
Tyrolean Warblers at Reichrath's Park Season
The Tyrolean warblers and dancers perform a two week engagement at Reichrath's Park near Colerain and Spring Grove avenues. Led by G. A. Sonnenleitner, the troupe offers an original alpine program with matinee and evening shows, rain shelter provided, drawing large crowds in the Queen City.
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Colerain and
Spring Grove Avenues
Alps
G. A. Sonnenleitner
United States
Queen City
Reichrath’s
Remarries Divorced Wife in Middletown Ceremony
J. C. Barnett of Middletown, twice-divorced, was remarried today to his first wife at the Methodist Protestant parsonage in Middletown. His second wife had obtained a divorce about two months prior.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, .O
J. C. Barnett
Middletown
Barnett
Travel Plagues Area Residents With Varied Summer Plans
Auburn appears in a long list of residents departing for vacations and travels. Edward H. Ernst sails to England from Vernonville via New York. L Rosenthal returns to Chicago from Reading Road after a visit. Numerous families head to Europe, Canada, or domestic resorts such as Lake Chautauqua and Hot Springs Virginia with stays ranging from a few weeks to three months.
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Europe
Spencer
Joseph Ransohoff
Vernonville
Penetang
Ont
Jesse Lowman
Forest Avenue
Avondale
Beach Haven
N. J
A. H. Evans
Alfreda Evans
Arry
St. Lawrence River
New England
J. H. Waterhouse
Walnut Hills
Lake Chautauqua
N. Y
Eleanor and
Blanche Bradford
Clifton Avenue
Clifton
Hot Springs
Mary Groesbeck
East Walnut Hills
Massachusetts
Telford Groesbeck
Butler County Vital Statistics Report For year ends
Complete vital statistics for Butler County show 838 births 484 deaths and 654 marriages in the year just ended. One person died between ages 95 and 100. Local authorities released the figures in Hamilton Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Butler County
Columbia Summer Season Closes With Renovation Ahead
Columbia theater ends its summer moving pictures season this Saturday after strong attendance and top quality films. Management announces sustained growth and notes a thorough renovation will follow before the vaudeville season opens two weeks later.
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Moving Pictures
the Columbia
The
Columbia
Violent Algeria Quake Shakes Constantine at Dawn
A strong earthquake struck Constantine Algeria at 2 20 this morning lasting ten seconds. It caused great damage but no fatalities were reported. The population, especially the Arabs, were thrown into a state of panic.
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Constantine
Algeria
Tristate Baby Show Opens at Lagoon Amid Baby Contests
The Lagoon hosts the Tristate Baby Show with 163 entries in the prettiest and fattest baby boy categories under one year. Winners include Stewart Robisky of Newport first and Willie Wright of Ludlow second, with Covington and Cincinnati also noting prize recipients. Tomorrow features a girls’ day with 207 entries and a planned Baby Parade on Friday drawing over five hundred infants.
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Lagoon
Chris,Kolhoven
Ross Tenney
James Metcalf
Stewart Robisky
Newport
Willie Wright
Ludlow
Walter Porter
Covington
Russell Stewart
Cincinnati
Louis Daufman
Arnold Lipscomb
Harry Werneke
John W. Linstead
Charles McCasland
Ralph Whitehead
Elmer Telpel
Arthur Lewis
Latonia
Batelas Rebels Defeated as Kongo Seize 3700 Guns
Bruxellesville report from Antwerp cites Kongo troops attacking the revolted Batelas tribesmen. The clash caused heavy losses for the rebels and resulted in the seizure of 3,700 guns.
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Batelas
Antwerp
Bruxellesville
Bank Clerk Takes Own Life in New York Bank
Charles W. Westerfeld, 22, a clerk at the Produce Exchange Bank on 10 Broadway, New York, shot himself in the bank basement today. No motive is known for the self-inflicted death.
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New York
Charles W. Westerfeld
Produce Exchange Bank
Broadway
Westerfeld
Minnehaha Minnie at the Zoo Shows Quiet Education and Charm
The article portrays Minnie a 17 year old descendant of Chief Red linked to the Hiawatha performances at the Zoological Garden. Educated at Carlisle Indian School she speaks pure English and enjoys simple pleasures like trees. She displays wit when teased about beauty and future teaching, and receives a gift bracelet with a playful exchange about being the prettiest girl.
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Little “Minnehaha
Zoological Garden
Red
New York
Minnie
Indian Company
Carlisle Indian School
Minnehaha
Wormwood's animals to thrill Zoo visitors next week
Prof Wormwood returns to the Zoological Garden with trained dogs monkeys and baboons for an engaging show. He has prepared new tricks including a large monkey riding a regulation bicycle, a first in this city according to reports.
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Chester
Wormwood
Zoo
Coney
Zoological Garden
Prof
Sensation Promised at Chester Park
Colonel Ike Martin announced a next week spectacle at Chester Park featuring Dillgher the escape artist known for Houdini style acts. The danger highlight involves handcuffs and a sewn sack cast into Chester lake with pig iron weights, with a two minute escape guaranteed and life insurance secured.
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Chester
Ike Martin
Dillgher
Chester Park
Chester Lake
Martin
Moving pictures added to Avoca Park features
Avoca Park enhances its program with moving pictures among notable attractions. The park continues to offer swimming and boating as key activities and is easily reached via C M and L Traction cars and Pennsylvania trains direct to the gates.
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Avoca Park
Pennsylvania
Amusement Notes at Coney Island Show Preview
The visiting jewelers convention sells 1000 extra tickets for the Coney outing. A new vaudeville lineup next week features The Opera House at Simpkins Corners sketch by Three Marvelous Robers European gymnasts Hanson and Drew Murphy and Coleman Rogers and Evans and Jimmy Wald. Henry Froehlich's Reed Orchestra Band returns for a third week at the Zoo with varied programs. Miss Eleanor Bain, a popular Cincinnati mezzo soprano, appears nightly in both popular and operatic selections.
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Coney
Robers
Hanson
Drew
Simpkins Corners
Henry Froehlich
Zoo
Eleanor Bain
Cincinnati
Autopsy Confirms Murder in Rolling Prairie Grave
An autopsy confirmed a well dressed stranger found buried near Rolling Prairie was murdered by shotgun. facial bones and jaw were shattered by shot. The victim is thought to be from Grand Rapids Michigan, based on a shoe horn leather cigar case and necktie found with the body. The blue serge suit came from a Milwaukee clothing firm.
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Laporte
Ind
Grand Rapids
Mich
Milwaukee
Father Fatally Stabs Son in Accident at Beach Fork
In Gallipolis Ohio on August 4 Jasper Finney a wealthy Beach Fork West Virginia farmer accidentally stabbed his ten year old son with a pitchfork while the boy slept in the haymow. The father is reported to be crazed by the tragedy.
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Gallipolis
Jasper Finney
Beach Fork
W. Va
Patrick Files Appeal to Supreme Court in Liberty Fight
Albert T Patrick, serving a life sentence for the murder of New York millionaire William M Rice, docked in the U S Supreme Court today an appeal from a New York Court of Appeals habeas corpus denial seeking release.
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Washington
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
William M. Rice
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court
Ne York
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