Richeson Faces Exhaustive Mental Tests in Death Penalty Case
Boston officials report Clarence V. T. Richeson underwent the most exhaustive insanity examinations to date as part of clemency review. Three alienists led the two-session evaluation at the jail, with results kept private. If clemency is denied, Richeson faces execution by electrocution in the week starting May 19.
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Mass
Foss
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Richeson
Prsoner
Littl Conservatory of Music
Violet Edmands
Brookline
Council For Clemency
Henry Rust Stedman
Taunton Insane Hospital
George T. Tuttie
McLean Insane Hospital
Henry P. Frost
State Insane Hospital
Charles Street
Charlestown
Tribute Paid to Confederate General George Gordon
Isaac R. Fhetwood of Ohio paid tribute to the memory of George W. Gordon, a Confederate general, as the House met in a special session to deliver eulogies. General Sherwood described the battle of Franklin as the Civil War’s fiercest engagement, with remarks from Kahn Prince Stephene Lamb and Tennessee delegates.
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Kahn, Prince
Stephene
Mississippi
Lamb
Slayden
Tennessee
Ex Health Officer Dr W A R Tenney Dies at 81
Dr. W A R Tenney former health officer under Mayor Tafel and prominent Lincoln club member dies at 2313 Nelson Place Mount Auburn after recent pneumonia and a paralysis attack at an Odd Fellows meeting. Survived by wife and three children Wilson Ross Tenney Charles E Tenney and Helen Tenney. Funeral Tuesday at Cincinnati Crematory chapel with Rev Thomas Knox officiating.
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Odd Fellows’ Fraternity
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Mount Auburn
Wilson Ross Tenney
Cleveland
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West Milton
Miami County
Eli Tenney
Tenney
Troy
Carroll County
Ind
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Ene Maes
Bec
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Wilson Ross
Charles E. Tenney
Manila
Helen Tenney
Lincoln Club
Pulte Medical College
Society of Cincinnatus
Cincinnati
James M. Glenn
Paving Commission
Odd Fellows
Humane Society
Roosevelt predicted to reach 602 on first Chicago ballot
Charles H. Duell, Roosevelt committee chair, released a table claiming Colonel Roosevelt would net 602 votes on the first and only ballot at the Chicago Convention. He urged readers to compare this breakdown by region and state groupings with the actual ballot results.
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Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maryland
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Arkansas
Taft Seen Stronger In Republican States Than Roosevelt
Taft’s campaign gains in thirteen states boost his claim to solid Republican support. The list includes Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Ohio among others, totaling 161 electoral votes vs Roosevelts 122. Taft will push through Ohio primaries May 21 with a ten day tour and a wave of speeches.
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Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Town
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nevada
New Hampshire
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Roosevelt
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Nebraska
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United States’ Steel 'Corporsm
Tennessee Coal Aod. Iron
Worald
White House
Cleveland
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Dayton
Gus Karger
Hilles
Karger
Two Dead Three Wounded In Fierce Kentucky Battle
In Jellico Kentucky on May 12 Marshal Tom Bowlin faced a gunman in a chaotic arrest attempt. The exchange left Mrs Bowlin and Wiley Parton dead and at least three others injured, with twenty five people involved and over a hundred fifty shots fired. The deadly confrontation began when Bowlin and Parton opened fire on each other.
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Kentucky
Four Titanic Bodies Recovered in Halifax Report
Wireless from Montmagny confirms four Titanic victims recovered near Halifax. Identified: Harold Reynolds steerage passenger. Smith steward. a Syrian girl about five. one unidentified sailor buried at sea. Shooting and violence follow as details unfold affecting Wesley Parton and others.
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Halifax
N. S
Montmagny
Ann
P Jows
Harold Reynolds
Smith
Roosevelt Denies Annexation Motive in Reciprocity Stand
Colonel Roosevelt replies to The Daily Mail to reject the view that his support of Taft’s reciprocity letter implies annexation. He cites 1911 Detroit and New York speeches showing his aim to foster friendly relations and mutual respect between the United States and Canada, insisting Canada’s independence stays intact.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Roosevelt
The
Daily Mail
Taft
Canada
United States
Detroit
New York
Roosevelt breezy as nominating battle looms in Chicago
The article describes Colonel Roosevelt denying predictions and refusing to elaborate on Minnesota letters while a Taft bureau claim cites Stillman and Farling backing West interests. Roosevelt jokes about McKinley’s 75 to 100 ballot majority and plans a trip to Ohio after leaving New York at 6 34 PM.
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Roosevelt
Minnesota
Taft
Washington
James Stillman
National City Bank
A. J. Farling
Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul
West
George
Stillman
McKinley
New York
Ohio
Ambushed feudist chieftain dies after gun ambush
Ed Callahan, noted feudist of Kentucky’s Breathitt county, died at Witherspoon hospital Buckhorn after being shot through the left lung while at his store in Crockettsville. Investigators say three gunmen fired from a hillside and through a window. details of suspects remain undisclosed.
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Hargis
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Witherspoon Hospital
Buckthorn
Breathitt County
Callahan
Commercial Tribune Presidential Preference Postal Card Poll
Nearly 12 000 votes cast as leading candidates campaign in Ohio with polls to be published daily. Voters are urged to mail postal cards soon as convenient. Totals rise toward the 12 000 mark amid active political warfare.
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Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Baltimore dogs to outshine donkey in Clark convention
The May 12 dispatch from Washington reports Baltimore will host a political dog show style convention for Champ Clark supporters. They parade mangy hounds as a campaign symbol with a cross between a wolf and kangaroo. Clark's team aims to turn the slogan into a unifying booster for his bid at the national convention.
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Clark
Baltimore
United States Capitol
Capitol
Engine Upset and Cars Derailed on Front Street
Freight Engine No. 8931 on the Pennsylvania line in Front street east of Butler street struck a half open switch after 2 am and overturned. Engineer Smith and Fireman Knowles jumped without injuries. Police and fire units responded. several cars derailed and a wrecking crew worked to clear the site.
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Pennsylvania
Front Street
Butler Street
Assassination Follows Black Hand Threat
Pietro Galena 48 was shot dead at his doorway in Pittsburgh after receiving threats from the Black Hand society. A volley from concealed shooters felled him as he stepped outside for air tonight.
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Callahan
Black Hand
Pittsburg
Pietro Galena
Black Hand Society
Suffrage Extended to 5 Million Italians
Rome May 12 The chamber of deputies passed the franchise bill by 391 to 6 extending the vote to illiterates over 30 years old. The measure increases the number of voters by 5,000,000.
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Rome
The
Chamber of
Assassination of Marshals in Florida Ambush
In Gainesville Florida Marshal H Slaughter and Deputy Charles White of Archer were lured to a remote spot and fatally shot. Deputy Manning survived wounded after feigning death and helped capture Cain Perry and his three sons, all jailed amid fears of further violence from the case.
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Fla
Co. H. Slaughter
Charles White
Archer
J. A. Manning
Marshal Slaughter
White
Manning
Marshall Slaughter
Cain Perry
Perry
Ben Stokes
Slaughter
Socialist National Convention Organized in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 12, 240 delegates organized the Socialist national convention. Rules and an order of business were adopted, committees will be elected tomorrow, and the group will formulate its platform Wednesday and nominate a presidential and vice presidential candidate Friday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Socialist National Convention
United States
Battle near Conejos Ends in Federal Victory Over Rebels
Mexico Front reports twelve hours of combat between 5,000 rebels under General Orozco and federal forces under General Huerta near Conejos. Government artillery and discipline drive insurgents back. Torreon reportedly celebrates. ten cannons captured with heavy casualties estimated on both sides. General Aubert wounded. Huerta reports success and anticipates further action toward Escalon.
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Mexico
Orozco
Huerta
Tellez
Torreon
Yérmo
Tracy Aubert
Joaquin Tellez
Valyard
Escalon
Mexico City
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Conejas
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Madero
Aubert
Refugees Rescued as Buford Arrives at Mazatlan Port
The US transport Buford arrived with five Tepolobampo and sixteen Altata Cullacan refugees aboard. About 71 adults and 20 children were taken on deck as crowds watched. Meanwhile General Orozco admitted a defeat at Conejos and ordered insurrectos to mobilize at Relano, blaming federals’ artillery. Generals Campa and Artugamedo are reported missing.
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Sinaloa
Mexico
United States
Buford
Tepolobampo
Altata
Cullacan
Orozco
Relano
Mex
Conejos
Campa
Artugamedo
El Paso Shelter Moves for Vasquez Gomez Supporters
In El Paso on May 12 unofficial cabinet members of Emelio Vasquez Gomez sought safety away from Juarez after Jose Cordova, envoy of General Pascual Orozco, entered Juarez. Cordova announced the move aimed at retracting Gomez proclamation naming himself provisional president.
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EL Paso
Texas
Emelio Vasquez Gomez
Juarez
Jose Cordova
Pascual Orozco
Vasquez Gomez
General Orozco
Senor Gomez
Cordova
Will Erect Big Amphitheater at Fairgrounds
Hamilton Ohio May 12 The fair board decided to put up a temporary amphitheater at the fairgrounds to replace the grand stand recently destroyed by fire. It will be a frame structure 400 by 20 feet with chair seats and no canopy. Plans for a permanent cone and steel structure costing 14 000 to 15 000 are considered but cannot be erected this year.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
The
Fairoard
Fairgrounds
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