Pittsburg Man Faces Court Over Harassment Claims
W A Davis, a Pittsburg attorney, is charged with assault and battery with intent to commit a felony after accusations by several 16 to 19 year old applicants. Women testified Davis kissed them up to 50 times in a minute and forced perverse acts as a test for stenography jobs. Police and witnesses described Davis’s past teaching roles and a suspected bureau. he faces further hearings after extended testimony.
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Roosevelt Calls Lynching a Capital Crime Now
Former President Theodore Roosevelt denounces lynching and gender violence, urging the crime be made a capital offense and criticizing legal delays and procedural technicalities that hinder swift justice. He singles out northern cities and warns such delays fuel mob violence and deny women protection.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Gomol
Confesses Murder of Wife in St Wayne Indiana
William T. Walker a Home Telephone lineman confessed to Chief of Police Abbott that he murdered his wife formerly Katie Sowers of Van Wert Ohio on Sept 1 and buried her body in his back yard on Aspring street after finding her with two men. He described striking and choking her then storing the body in the house before burying it near the grape arbor. Walker aged about 54 has lived in the city 11 years and planned to surrender to clear his conscience. CHICAGO CLOSINGS. December wheat price details follow.
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Shreck
Peter Certin
Columbia
Duel Fought in Paris Over Curie Divorce Allegations
In Paris on Thursday a sword duel occurred between M. Leon Dandet editor of Action Francaise and M. Jem Chervet editor of Gil Blas. The quarrel stemmed from allegations against Mme Curie and her co workers in radium research amid a divorce suit brought by the latter's wife. The bout took place at a secret location with many photographers present. Dandet was wounded before the two sides reconciled.
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M. Leon Dandet
Action Francaise
M. Jem Chervet
Gil Blas
Mme. Curie
Langevin
Cay
Reul
M. Daudel
Morse's Health May Win Him a Pardoned Freedom
Washington reports say if no legal obstacle arises Charles W Morse a New York banker may be moved from the Atlanta penitentiary to a nearby army hospital for medical observation. If doctors deem his condition grave enough he could receive a presidential pardon. Attorney General Wickersham and President Taft are involved in arranging the transfer and review.
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Atlanta
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Ebinet
Morey
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Taft
Uke Akita
Chas. W. Morse
United States Army Hospital
Woman testifies in murder case over diary vows to save husband
Frances OShaughnessy tells how she killed her husband George to save his soul after a year of marriage and suspected infidelity. She cites diary notes from Tessie Hayes, and doctor testimony details debate over suicide and fear of harming their unborn child. The defense seeks mercy as the trial proceeds.
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George
Oz Shanghnessy
Tessie Hayes
Anim
Calle Geox
Shanghnessy
Ohio Bank Report Praises Stability and Deposits Rise
State Bank Superintendent Buxton reports in Columbus that 1908 brought cautious optimism and growing public confidence in Ohio banks. He notes stronger prudent banking, rising deposits, and 25 new banks opening, with six closures and consolidations in the year. Indictments loom as state probes target the National Home Investment Co and Southall faces grand jury action in Gallia County.
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Gallit
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Keita
Gallia
Lawrence
Columbiana
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Atate
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Dryden Near Death In Newark Gall Stone Surgery
Newark Nov 24 Korner Called Afates Nonator for PY. Dryden provident of the Prudential Line sitaner company was operated on last Saturday at his home for removal of gall stones. He was gradually sinking and it was feared he could not live another 24 hours.
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Korner
Afates Nonator
Prudential Line Sitaner Company
Pauline Has A Calf Lived Briefly In Washington
Pauline Wayon, visiting Washington from Wisconsin, was gifted a calf by Senator Jane Stephenson. The calf died minutes after birth on election day last year, with a fine entered weeks later.
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Jane Rtephenson
Wisconsin
English Mill Boiler Explosion Fatal for Workers
Liverpool Nog reports a boiler explosion at Bibby and Sons English Mills killed ten workers and injured over 100. The blast blew off the rear of the mill, with Denwalls Crumbled as nearly 30 workers were inside. Many hospitalized with severe burns and shocking injuries.
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Denwalls
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Tase
Woman Killed by Accidental Shooting near Millville
Mrs Lewellen, about 60, was shot in the neck and killed near Millville on the Scipio road by Walter Cole, 15, neighbor's son. The shot occurred when the youth slipped and the weapon discharged. Dr. Coehran could not save her. The Lewellen family, formerly of Hamilton, lived with a son and daughter nearby. the incident was reported to authorities and the Remains were cared for by Barnett.
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Womad
Millville
Shalyeun
OD. Coehran
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Bill
D. A. Barnett
Lewelton
Hamilton
Satya
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Lewal Jley
Voice of Living to Be Refuted in Patterson Case
Denver November 24 The woman Gertrude Gilson Patterson resumes her defense in the case of the September 25 killing of her husband Charles A Patterson. The trial, begun yesterday, unfolds with a tainted history of domestic life as she testifies in her own defense.
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Austrian steamer Romania wrecked off Ronigna
The Austrian steamer Romania was wrecked today near Ronigna with reports that several people drowned. A cyclone has swept the Adriatic for three days causing widespread damage to ships and coastal areas.
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Ronigna
Beattie’s Statement to Father Ends in Fatal Regret
Henry Chay Weattiv Jr. writes to his father admitting guilt and seeking public sympathy as he contemplates his life ending in tragedy. He says he wishes the public would remember him in their prayers and expresses remorse for the crime.
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Henry Chay Weattiv, Jr
Beattie Confesses Guilty in 1911 Premature Confession
A damaged confession appears in which Honey Clay Beattie Jr. acknowledges guilt on the 24th day of November 1911. The text laments the crime and seeks peace with God, with Beattie signing the remorseful statement.
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Mitch
Honey Clay Beattle, Jr
Beattie Dies By Electrocution Amid Murder Trial
Henry Clay Beattie Jr faced execution for the killing of his wife. The death chamber scene unfolded with military precision as officials escorted him to the seat and the 7:23 pm death time was announced. The condemned man, reportedly calm, met his fate while Rev. Fig and Rev. Dennis offered prayers nearby as guards and medical staff witnessed the sentence.
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Commonwealth of Vireginly
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Hie, Jr
Commonwealth
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