Patrick Must Die for Murder of Millionaire Rice
New York December 6 Albert T Patrick the lawyer convicted of murdering William M Rice was sentenced to die in the electric chair in the week beginning January 22. Justice Rogers pronounced sentence after Patrick spoke in his own defense amid a crowded courtroom. An appeal to the US Supreme Court will be pursued. Patrick was taken back to Sing Sing.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Justice Rogers
Criminal Branch
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Patrick
Bing Sing
Justice Revers
Justice
One Paid His Way Others Got In Tree At Majestic
Young men described as scions of prominent families sneaked into the Majestic theater last night via a fire escape. They were ejected by House Officer Robert Pickson and rescued from prosecution due to their connections. A ticket in the balcony and forced entry via a fire escape led several more into the theater while others waited in the alley. Manager Rice and Officer Dickson witnessed the incident. Rice says legal action will follow against the offenders.
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Majestic Theater
Robert Pickson
Fron
Kig
Rice
Dickson
Roosevelt's Monroe Doctrine Expansion Debated
A Paris dispatch analyzes Roosevelt's message and the Monroe Doctrine's reach now extending beyond preventing European interference to potentially deterring acts against South American nations. The Journal des Debats weighs France's view on extending this policy and its implications for Germany Italy and Venezuela.
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Paris
Tonys
Ing
Roosevelt
Europe
Germany
Great Vital
Italy
Venezuela
France
Veresuela
Journal Des Debata
Frida Arson Case Heirloomed by Witness Confession
In Columbia City on December 6 the Frida arson trial saw James Cartwright, Henry L Frida’s father in law, testify he confessed on August 5 at Hope hospital in Fort Wayne to burning the Van Voorst farm house. He said Frida admitted involvement while injured men were on a cot. The state rested at 2 45 pm asserting strong case though jury may doubt Frida’s guilt as theories suggest accidental shooting and concealment.
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Journal-Gazette
Columbia City
Frida
James Cartwrish
Coesse
Henry L. Frida
Tlope Hospital
Port Wayne
van Voorst
Cartwright
Bam
Nanely
Bret
Frila
Warnicks
Relief Funds Exceed Two Million For Jewish Relief
Secretaries in London report telegraph issues hamper aid distribution for Russian Jewry. Relief centers set in Ekaterinoslav Gomel Kiev Odessa Poltava Rostov on Don Simferopol Moscow. About 171 towns hit by massacres, with additional villages and Siberian towns affected. Total contributions reach 2 475 000 dollars, 935 000 remitted to Russia. LODZ troops ordered to be ready for anticipated anti Jewish demonstrations.
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London
Russia
Ekaterinoskv
Gomel
Kieff
Odessa
Poltava
Rostoff-on-Don
Simferopol
Moscow
Siberian
Lodz
Dec
Mary Rogers Accepts Death Warrant With Composure
Windsor Virginia December details report Mrs. Mary Rogers who is to be executed Friday for the murder of her husband maintains calm while awaiting the end. She learns Governor Bell will not intervene and says the law must run its course. She eats three meals daily as guards and a matron note her calm resolve.
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Windsor
Mary Rogers
Shot by his stepson at Angola Indiana
Stu Davis of Steuben county was arrested on charges of shooting his stepfather Charles Johnson and attempting to kill Johnson and Johnsons wife after a quarrel over the son Johns stepson. The stepmother objected and a fight ensued before the shooting occurred in the roadway. Davis took the wounded man to a physician and was arrested. the injuries are serious but not fatal.
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Angola
Ind
Doe
T- Stu Davis
Steuben County
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Hedo
Jonnson ix
Tirvis
Jonnson
Abe
Din
Davis
Two Held for Safe Blowing in Lake Shore Office
Two men, Gaylord Lightfoot and Joe Farling, are held on loitering charges as detectives Coling and Rule investigate a daytime safe robbery at the Lake Shore-Lake Erie ticket office in Bloomingdale. The blast damaged the keyhole with nitro glycerine while guests and staff existed nearby. over $200 and tickets were left untouched. Witness V Wendi identified the suspects near the depot at 12:20 pm and noted a remark about having “plenty of dime.” A second attempt failed but did not result in further casualties.
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Lake Shore
Lake Erie
Bloomingdale
Shelo
Gaylord Lightfoot
Joe Farling
Coling
Rule
H. G. Pininger
Ward N. Burger
John Greer
Lapp
Greer
Lightfoot
Farling
Weil
V. W. Wendi
Nickel Plate Road
North Garrison Street
Wendt
Ames Roussey
Jocksmith
Cemyred Lea
George Coling
Wharton
Mrs Hamilton Disappears With Four Children
Rural mail carrier Fred Hamilton seeks his wife and four ill children after she reportedly boarded Pennsylvania train No 29 to Chicago. Neighbors note mental distress and possible domestic strain while Dr. W Minslen attended ill children. Patrolman Dickson observed the departure. family held in high esteem locally.
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Fred Hamilton
Packard Avenue
Chicago
Conquctor
Haullen
Depew Resigns From Equitable Life Amid Insurance Scandal
New York December 4 1905 Chauncey M Depew resigns as director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society letter dated December 4 1905 submitted to President Paul Morton. The move follows life insurance investigation developments and is to be acted upon at directors meeting No 27. The report also notes John A McCall of New York Life may resign and John Claflin offered the New York Life presidency but declined. The Securities Mutual Life investigation centers on Charles M Turner and the agency and investment company of Binghamton formed in 1893 with large advances and commissions.
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New York
Bec
Chauncey M. Depew
Equitable Life Assurance Sociory
Morton
Morton Snid
Depew
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable Life Assurance Socie‘y
United States
Chauncey M. Neyen
Enuitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morten
Equitable Society
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Tustees
New York Life Insurante Company
John Claflin
H.C. Claflin & Co
Turner
Life
Hughes
Flood of New Bills in Senate Washington
The Senate opens with several hundred measures referred to committees. Resolutions touch national railroad policy insurance company reforms and political party funding. Foraker proposes railroad rate regulation, Gallinger a merchant marine subsidy, Ledge a tariff schedule for reciprocity, Culberson a bill penalizing use of insurer funds in politics. Newlands seeks interstate commerce commission action.
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Washington
Senate
Comnenuws
Foraker
Gallinger
Merchant Marine
Ledge
Culberson
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Life vice president to retire, report says
The Evening Sun reports President McCath and Vice President George W. Perkins of New York Life Insurance are planned to retire. Perkins retirement likely soon, McCath expected to retire before the next annual election of aides in April.
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New York
The
Evening Sun Today
McCath
George W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
Perkins
Sun
McCail
New York Life President Responds To Policy Critics
McCall stated tonight that he believes policyholders stand with him amid questions about leadership at the New York Life Insurance Company. He rejected calls to resign and defended the company’s direction as he faced public scrutiny.
Striking Boilermakers Plan Return to Work
In Indianapolis a message from National President George Dunn said all differences had been settled and both sides would return to work tomorrow under the old agreement. The conference included representatives from C. H. & D. and Pere Marquette railroads and boilermakers officials.
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Indianapolis
Gee. J
Wiliam S. Frontinge
Trothoerhesa Oi Pottenpakers
Iren Sin Builders of America
Jonish
Tevat
EB & T
George Dunn
Cincinnati
People's First Annual Show Promises Magnificent Dog Event
The People's association hosts its first annual pounkery and pe stock show next week with national canine stars and judges of renown. Entries from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and beyond include St Bernard Dr Sucre valued at 32000, Great Dane Alexander Duke of Wextemberg, and numerous famous collies and spaniels.
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People’s Association
Lee
Toledo
Ghie
Sucre
St. Bernard
Alexander
Duke of
Prof
von Kabtden
Wayne Thieme
Josephine Wright
Florence
C. F. Haveman
Minnie Blair
Mrs Rogers De Serves Death Shocks South Bend Visit
In South Bend Governor Hel er Vermont and party visited the city at noon and toured locally. Governor and Mrs Beil with Col and Mrs Cole traveled from Vermont by Grand Trunk train. They discussed the Rogers case and gime details as the party planned to depart this evening for Vermont.
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South Bend
Hans
Rogers
Heler
Vermont
National Grange
Aaron Jones
Beil
Col Ale
Mirs. Cole
Grand Trunk
Rutland still hopeful for reprieve in Rogers case
Attorney for Mrs. Rogers seeks another reprieve as execution looms Friday. Bell travels from Chicago toward a potential meeting with the governor to appeal for clemency. Payers prepare a new argument arguing delays and showing support for delay in the governor’s chamber.
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Rutland
Rogers
Fridey
Bell
Chicago
Willey
Tim Ceri
Coal operators sell at best price offered
Prices for coal in Indiana show wide variation with no standard card price. Terre Haute retailers advanced the market, but quotes remained below Indianapolis levels. Dealers blame wholesale margins. one buyer reports ongoing price divergence across regions and carload purchases. Mr Jacob Belton, father of Annie Belot and county clerk dean, is seriously ill after a medical episode.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Beales
Indianapolis
Brazil
Chetaters
Hher
Sotall
Sheell Duere
Jacob Belton
Anainey
Frank Belot
Ana Depts County
Dean Pelet
Assassination of General Sakharoff at Saratoff shocks Russia
London dispatch reports General Sakharoff, former war minister, shot dead in Saratoff by a woman of the flying column. The act follows riots he was sent to quell. News reaches St. Petersburg as authorities debate the impact on reforms and the telegraph strike erodes further. Father Gapon has fled to Paris under unclear conditions.
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Saratoff
London
St. Petersburg
Telegraph
Eydtkuhhel
SAG
Sstharoff
Count Witte
Hudiger
Madame Saratoff
Wire
Vest
Father Gapon
Paris
Bureau Officers Arrested In Moscow
Moscow dispatch reports M Pantenenk president of the bureau of the congress of postal and telegraph officials and other members were arrested today via Eydtkuhnen.
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Moscow
Eydtkuhnen
M. Pantenenk
The
Congress of Postal and Telegraph
Witte Losing Ground as Revolutionaries Gain
Berlin December 6 a Tageblatt dispatch from St. Petersburg via Edytkuhnen reports the situation worsening. The liberal elements are pressing for Witte’s resignation with Moscow agriculturists demanding dismissal of the cabinet signaling a growing movement away from Witte that is likely to intensify soon.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
St. Petersburg
Edytkuhnen
Count Witte
Moscow
London Correspondent Reports Garrison Revolt
London December 6 Times of St Petersburg correspondent asserts a St Petersburg garrison revolt is certain. Newspapers publish harrowing details of General Sakharietts whipping order against peasants supposedly to pacify them.
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London
Times of St. Petersburg
St. Peters- Ing
Sakharett
Telegrams Accepted in Russia Amid Strikes and Strained Frontiers
Paris reports a St Petersburg government move to accept telegrams and ship them by rail to the frontier. Private banks threaten to suspend operations until postal service is restored. Manchuria letters describe starving soldiers who refuse orders. Harbin has been pillaged and General Lineviteh’s position is extremely difficult.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Harbin
Lineviteh
Landlords Denounce Witte at Moscow Congress
St Petersburg dispatch reports Tuesday night in Moscow a landlords congress with representatives of several groups meeting to denounce Witte. The message notes Helsingfors Finland as a via point and mentions the event continued on page 4.
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St.petersburg
Helsingfors
Finland
Landlords
Moscow
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