Execution of Morricon at Regina Jail Described
A detailed, period account of John Morricon the Mocemmin murderer’s execution at Regina Jail. The narrative covers the preparation, pinioning, the drop, muffled prayer, and the coroner’s verdict noting a broken neck and instantaneous loss of consciousness.
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Regina
Hegina Jail
Benson
John Murrvcon
Pr Farwards
Turnkey A. Dennett
Radcliffe
Morricon
Morrison
Radeliffe
Radcliff
Gillan
Trair
Sergi Heffernen
South African Police Seeks Recruits from All Quarters
Ottawa reports growing interest in joining the South African police force with 60 applicants received yesterday. Applications include navy personnel from the United States and several from New York Street area. No enlistments likely until Captains Fell or Strathcona's Horse arrive, but arrangements will be made for applicants to forward to the district BC or mounted police posts in the Northwest.
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Ottawa
Department of Mmilitia
Navy
United States
New York St i
Captain Fell
Strathcona
Venezuelan Government Seizes Two Orinoco Steamers
The State Department received a cable from Venezuela reporting the seizure of two steamers owned by the Orinoco Steamship Company. The American firm operates between Port of Spain and points on the Orinoco River, with a head described as American named Aicet.
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Washington
State Department
Venezuela
Orinoco Company
Por Au
Spain
Orinoco River
Aicet
Waterworks accident in Jamestown claims four workers
A scaffold over a deep reservoir at Jamestown Waterworks collapsed sending eight men into shallow water. Four men, Stewart Conant, William Johnson, Otto Lawson and Abraham Johnson, died from the fall. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Stewart Conant
Wm. Johnson
Otto Lawson
Abraham Johnson
Murdered His Wife in Aniston Restaurant Tragedy
E K Shaw killed his wife by cutting her throat in a restaurant where they were held on a swindling charge and then attempted suicide in the same manner. A letter to Mrs Fo Smith of Crown Point Indiana mentions leaving all personal effects and Florida property on a $2600 life insurance policy Shaw is in custody of authorities.
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Anniston
Ala
E. Kk. Shaw
Fo Smith
Crown Point
Ind
Shaw
Florida
Ryurier
Mcetlary Co declines renewal in stove syndicate deal
London reports the Mcetlary Manufacturing Co has declined to renew its agreement with the syndicate handling the consolidation of ten leading stove manufacturers in Ontario. Toronto notes Judge Rose is gravely ill with pneumonia. Ottawa records Raphaelle Pontaine named to the Quebec Superior Court to replace the late Judge Ouimet. Richelieu district will host the Fontaine appointment. Winnipeg bridge and approaches plans approved by Privy Council committee.
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London
Mctlary Manufacturing Co
Ottawa
Raphaelle Pontaine
St. Hyacinthe
Province of
Quebec
J. A. Ouimet
Fontaine
Richelieu
Ouawe Janik
Rajiou Jas Committee of the
Privy Coin
Protecac. P
Winnipeg
United States Senate Elections Across North America
The report lists multiple political actions and deaths across cities including Indianapolis and Columbia. It notes Mott winning election to the U.S. Senate to replace Carter and Carmack elected for the term starting March 4. The item also records several notable deaths and maritime incidents in Toronto, Cape Town, and Syracuse.
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Hchmu
Mott
Alarso
United States
Carter
Nashville
Tenn
Jor
EW Carmack
Gold box of Canadian officers found after theft scare
Lieut Colonel Hudon returning from duty brought 15000 dollars in gold belonging to officers. The heavy metal box vanished for days before being found under the seat where Hudon sat. Scarlet fever cases reported with some patients very low. skating rink closed while nearby rinks compete in Glenboro. Albani to visit Canada this spring.
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Montreal
Hudon
Hadon
Holland
Man
Glenboro
Murder and mutilated body found in trunk at East River pier
New York police identified the decedent as Michael Weissterger, an East Side jeweler, found in a trunk at pier 11 with throat cut and signs of robbery. A woman identified him two hours after discovery. detectives pursue two suspects as investigators note loss of jewelry and a possible motive. No arrests reported.
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East River
Michael Weissterger
East Side
Titus
Detective Bureau
Rielly
Mob Executes Fred Alexander in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas a mob seized Fred Alexander from guards and hanged him at the murder site of Pearl Forbes. Witnesses say about eight thousand people watched as he was dragged to a railroad rail tied upright, bound, and burned with coal oil until he died.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fred Alexander
Eva Roth
Pearl Forbes
Ehort
Nicnander
Alexander
Winnipeg Market Report Majority Prices for Grain and Goods
The Winnipeg market shows No. 1 hard wheat at $2.10 per sack, various mill and patent grades around $1.60 to $2.10, and soy prices in several ranges. Mill feed, oats, barley, flax, hay, butter, cheese, vegetables, dressed meats, poultry, hides, wool, tallow, and seneca root are listed with per unit figures and track or on farm terms.
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Medora
Ogilvie Milling Company
Glenora
Manitoba
Imperial
Alvord Convicted and Delayed Sentencing in Bank Heist
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr. pleaded guilty to stealing 620000 from the First National Bank and was to be sentenced by Judge Thomas in federal court yesterday but postponed to tomorrow. Later reports state he was sentenced to thirteen years in prison.
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Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Alvords
Alvord
New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
Snowbound travelers in ice as tunnels are cut in 400 yard drift
Odessa reports trains halted by heavy snowdrifts with passengers forced to walk until sleigh teams found them frozen to death. In Troyes a man who barricaded himself died by his own hand. Major Denison named Canadian equerry to the Duke of York. British expedition in Bathurst area routed rebels with sixty dead and two hundred captured. Paris debate over pope interference ends in government support. Mathematician Charles Hermite dies at age 84.
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Odessa
Arthur Vale
Florence
Coral
50 Acres in Fort Rouge Bargain Near Post Office
Walter Suckling & Company offer 50 acres in Fort Rouge within three miles of the Post Office at 1500 dollars with easy terms and 3 percent interest. Winnipeg real estate agents present this as the biggest bargain in the city.
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Fort Rouge
Postoffice
Will
Winnipeg
Walter Suckling & Company
PEN CHISEL AND BRUSH IN BITTER BIRTHDAY NOTES
T Sidney Cooper celebrates ninety seven years as an English artist. Mark Twain praises London as a writer’s haven. Judge Robert Grant serves on Harvard over seers for 1901 with a PhD and BA. Frederic MacMonnies aids a memorial to Benjamin West in Swarthmore, descendant of West. Rowland Evans Robinson, author of Dan Vis Folks, dies in Manchester New Hampshire. Frank Stockton, 66, ill, retreats to his West Virginia home to write new work daily.
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T. Sidney Cooper
Mark Twain
London
Robert Grant
Bosstos
Harvard
Frederic MacMonnies
Benjamin West
Swarthmore
MacMonnies
West
Rowland Evans Robinson
Manchester
N. H
Oncn
Danvis
Frank Stockton
West Virginia
What's In a Same
A Times-Democrat gossip quotes patent medicine men admitting unpredictability in predicting turning points for new remedies. The cost of marketing two articles before returns can reach about 100000 dollars, and a memorable, simple title aids demand. The speaker cites a tablet with an Indian title that failed due to mispronunciation by customers.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Arizona Kicker Weather and Wry Local Quips 1909
The Arizona Kicker posts weather reports for the coming winter with a rueful wink about past accuracy. A Grass Valley cyclone tale and a tongue in cheek jab at Major Smallweed in the postoffice corridor are included, closing with a self-deprecating note about the paper's dubious class status and a signing by M. Quan.
Messages From Home About Wounded Sons Return Plans
A father and another man exchange telegrams about sons serving in the Philippines and New York. One son says he has been wounded four times and will return home soon. the other son played a football game last Saturday and will not be home for three weeks. Detroit Free Press report.
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Philippines
New York
Detroit Free Press
Pancake Season and Winter Nostalgia
A nostalgic piece evokes autumn and winter, describing pancake making with butter and syrup. It contrasts personal happiness with seasonal cold and distant news of St Joseph. The author muses on varied tastes and the simple comfort of a stack of pancakes.
Tre Broken Betrothal
Laura Jean Libbey narrates a tense scene in which Miss Lester and Florence Vale fear a storm and hear a childlike wail among orange groves. Florence confesses a dangerous marriage situation, seeking aid from Theo as she contemplates escape and a possible future with her companion.
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Theo
Miss Lester
Florence Vale
Miss Tester
Tam
Link
Vale
Florence the Greatest Re
Florence
Florence Vale and Arthur Vale in a Ballroom Tragedy
Florence Vale, a young wife, battles love and guilt as her husband Arthur Vale confronts her after their child Coral dies during Florence’s ball pursuing past pleasures. Theo and Mrs. Graham navigate family secrets and looming tragedy amid a restless household.
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Theo
Florence
Arthur Vale
Arthur
Coral
Gong
Baby
Miss Lester
Little Coral
Twas Dr. Chase Who Saved Our Baby
Mothers praise Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as prompt, certain for croup bronchitis and severe coughs in children. Readers share testimonials from Barrie Toronto Chesterville and more noting relief and recovery after use, with price 25 cents a bottle.
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Dr. Chase
F. W. Bond
Macdonald
Barrie
Dr Chase
EF. Hill
Derkelet
Fire Hall
Toronto
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N.W.T
Perth
Mocemmin
South African
Justice Rose
THE
Round World
Indianapolis
Exovernor Mount
Denison Hotel
Frank Seth
Bloor ‘Street East
Coxeland
Ohio
Cape J W. Moore
Lakes
Lakeside Hospital
Major Williams
Col Evans
Columbia, S. C
General Assembly of
South Carolina
Tillenan
Port Said
Suez Canal
China
Cape Town
Sybille
Lambert's Bay
Here
Syracuse
Afe. Caldwell
Independent Order of Foresters
Horatio Seymour
Buffalo
Harvey Birch
Harry Phillips
Middleton
N.Y
Summitville
Liverpool
Dominion Line
New England
Boston
Zion City
Wis
John Alexander Dewir
Pittsbury
Queen’s
Ontario
Dennsylvania Hockey League
Duquesne
Queen's. T. Dupuesne
Qu Appelle
Farmers’ Milling Company
Mnil
Fort Saskatchewan
Corbin
Dan
James Shotwell
Rollie White
Shotwell
St. John's
Allan Line
Ontarian
Campbell
Glasgow
Halifax
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
Duluth
Ocean
Canada Atlantic
Crow's Nest Coal Company
Main
Tupper
Albani
Canada
AN. Y
York Pier
Pier
Main ST
Montreal Stock Exchange
Alloway & Champion
Main Street
Fort William
S To &le
Cornelius L
Daily Mail
Troyes
France
Goguard
Septimus Denison
Royal Canadian Resient
Duke of York
Bathurst
Gambia
West Africa
Dumbutu
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Sith Tu
M Sembat
Charles Hermite
Institute
Academy of Science
Legion of Honor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wiins
Brandon
Isaime
Li Praire
Arandon
Yewktow
Nis
Sas
Thars
Gretna St. Paul
Chicago
West Selkir
West Selkirk Tees
Stonewall
Tucson
Sues
Ersor
Morden
Delorai
Aleuke Einen
Sun
Micro
Souris
Sana
Prince Albert
Prince Albert Thur
Sen Us Edmonton
Edmonton
Thurs
Sat
Mon
James Oborne Ce McPherson
Bass
Canadian Northern RY. CO
Eave
Gladstone
Dauphin Turs
St See
Dauphin
Gladston
Winnipe
Winck
Rene Hin
Win
Swan River
Erwoxwl
Sane
Erwood
Mondeys
Wees
Lewee
Warroad
Audette
Peandette
Hanna
Arizona
C. B. Lewis
Joe Wharton
Santa Fe
Vigilance Committee
Kicker
Grass Valley
Smallweed
Major
M. Quan
St Joseph
Laura Jean Libbey
Janet Graham
Mrs Graham
Tleeo
Mrs. Graham
Wfe
Mr. Vale
Mike Lester
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