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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
1
In Ossining the convict Wheeler dies in the electric chair after protests asserting innocence. The case centers on Wolter and the claim of wrongful execution amid ongoing legal battles and public debate.
Albert Wolter was executed at Sing Sing at 5 41 this morning for the killing of 15 year old Ruth Wheeler who came to his New York flat seeking work. He left a denial of guilt in a copperplate like hand on the warden’s desk.
The New York Evening Post published correspondence between Governor Wilson and Colonel Harvey. The exchange includes Wilson’s regrets for past conduct and Harvey’s reply, revealing private letters tied to prior support and business notes.
Frank Morrison secretary of the Federation of Labor and Henry Flather cashier of Riggs National Bank were subpoenaed to appear February 1 before a federal grand jury in Indianapolis investigating dynamite plots. The grand jury seeks records of the federation and Morrison including receipts and disbursements from April 23 191? to January 26 191?. Morrison said the inquiry could reveal the McNamara defense fund expenditures with most funds reportedly given to Clarence Darrow. The AFL executive council ordered a full report to every contributing union.
Samuel Gompers reacted positively to news that Frank Morrison and Henry H. Flather were subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Indianapolis. He had no statement on the indictment of Clarence Darrow in Los Angeles.
Indianapolis January 30 United States District Attorney Charles W Miller declined to discuss Washington reports that Frank Morrison AF of L secretary heads the inquiry into allegations that national labor leaders were involved with the McNamara brothers in the dynamiting conspiracy.
The Democratic metal tariff revision bill passed the House 210 to 100 reducing steel and iron duties by about 30 percent from the Payne Aldrich rates. Insurgent Republicans backed the measure. some Democrats opposed it over the broad free list. A motion to recommit failed 205 to 108 amid last minute rule disputes.
Police seeking Antonio Maggiore Jr. find his brother Michael after three weeks of searching for information on black hand outrages. Michael dies suddenly of tubercular illness just as officers burst into the back room where he hid. His widow laments that his enemies cursed him and took his luck.
Los Angeles reports two indictments against Clarence Darrow for bribery and corruption tied to the McNamara case. Bert Franklin is said to have connections to the bribery, with Darrow’s arraignment set and bail fixed at ten thousand dollars per indictment. Franklin denies talking to the grand jury.
Representatives from 800 Indiana hardware firms gathered in Indianapolis for the Indiana Retail Hardware association convention at Tomlinson Hall. The expo showcases thousands of items from cream separators to windmills and incubators. Officials say no price agreements or trade combinations will be pursued. only business matters will be discussed in closed sessions.
Heirs of John F. Rodabaugh sue to quiet title on lots in Bond’s sub division on Fairfield Avenue seeking to set aside the late will. The action names many defendants including Rodabaugh heirs and Lindenwood Cemetery, contending the will creates perpetual trusts and six life estates, with failed provisions for legacies and ages of heirs. The suits aim to free the estate valued at 75 000 to 100 000 from entailed restraints.
New York reports Governor Stubbs of Kansas believes Theodore Roosevelt will be the next U.S. president, noting conversations with several governors. Lawrence Abbott of the Outlook says Roosevelt would not seek the nomination but would not decline if national service required him.
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