Mary Rogers Hanged at Vermont State Prison
Mrs. Mary Rogers, who murdered her husband in August 1902, was hanged at Vermont State Prison Windsor at 1 14 p m. The released body was to be sent to Hoosick Falls for burial. Governor Bell refused reprieve and denied any stay as officials and witnesses looked on.
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Scrippe M'Rae
Mr. Rogers
Delaney
Bits
Mads
Kinley
Mrs. Rogers
Thomas and
McDermott
Sherif Kinkey
Mre Rogers
Cid
Sheri Spofford
Spofford
Bpafford
Brer UF McCauley
McCauley
Dean Richmond
Phyatclar
Mary Rogera
Durum
Gillaway
Loyel
Sheriff Peck
Hoosie Falls
Bell
White River Junction
Rogert
Vermont
Guivona
Tanind
Mary Rogers
Mrs Rogers's Death Watch in a Vermont Prison
An official statement from Windsor Vermont prison officials details Mrs Rogers's death watch beginning November 2 in solitary confinement. The account notes her routines, visits from clergy, crocheting for relatives, Bible reading, and a belief that her sins were forgiven as she faced execution.
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M. H. Lowris
William Wi, Hayes
Pather C
C. Delaney
M Fuerite
Louk
Father No |Maney
Mra
Rogers
Eavo
Iluven
Mra. Rogers
Loukes
Nearly Collapsed As Hanging Mercy Fails
A Vermont prison scene reports Mrs. Rogers awaiting execution after Gov. Bell declined another reprieve. Clergy and counsel petitioned for clemency, presenting insanity affidavits and dozens of telegrams. Mrs. Rogers fainted as final mercy seemed lost while supporters pleaded for delay.
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Scripps-3
Windsor
Gav. Fell
Charen J. Bell
White River Junction
Flynn
Gov. Bell
Rogera
Bell
Willam J.blickensderfer
Stamford
Hotel Man Fined For Sunday Liquor Sales
John M Hart proprietor of the Gnelds hotel on S. Mltanta at was fined $0 net costs in police court for selling liquor on Sunday. George Neumeister testified he was a guest and admitted to obtaining a drink after police found a rear room saloon hidden there. Provisional details show another case against Ira Holmes and Henry Crest for Sunday sales with fines and costs. Neal Lenaghnt pleaded guilty to drinking after legal hours and was fined $10 plus costs.
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John M. Hart
Gnelds
S. Mltanta
Sullivan Wiser
Hall
Orge Neume
Tunmig Aeen
Progentor
Ira Holmes
Neumeister
Hore
George Young
Neumeieter
Henry Crest
Binke
Michigan-ats
Reiling
Neal Lenaghnt
Ilinois St
Money Crash in Russia Warps Finance Across Nation
The financial crash in Russia deepens as three St Petersburg banks suspend payments and industrial firms declare bankruptcies in the provinces. Tax refusals mount as people demand action from the government. Officials fear the state may not meet salaries if the crisis continues.
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Scripps
Presa Association
Petersburg
Dee
Stany
MAY OUST GOREY FROM STEEL ORDER
William Bee Carey president of United States Steel may take the $100,000 job and Cotton is said to resign. Andrew Carnegie, angered by recent developments, will demand Cotey step down. Thomas Morrison reportedly will succeed Cotey as head of the steel trust.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
New York
Willam Bee Carey
United State Steel Corporation
Andrew Carnegie
Cotey
Thomas Morrison
Atev Trust
Dreamed father’s death reported in Shelbyville barn
In Shelbyville Indiana the death of 4 year old Michael Ohmer was investigated after his father in law George Jackson found him dead in a barn. Mrs Jackson had dreamed her father fell from the loft prompting the search. An autopsy and thorough investigation will be conducted.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Michael Ohmer
Hin Been
George Jackeon
Jackson
Weather forecast and local notices from the period
Fair and stationary temperature Friday night with Saturday cloudy and cooler. The Paris Day Cleaners and steam dye works are leaders in their fields. A jumble of local ads mentions a Brazilian Balm, tailor shops, clothing for children, and a great position sale. Nearby markets promote low meat prices at Washington Street.
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Paris
Steam Dye Works
Prominent Men Question Policeman in Cory Case
Testimony in criminal court centers on Policeman James Pope and the July night clash with Edward Cory and Christ. Spaan questions Pope about a revolver and Cory’s actions, while witness Barrett describes Cory’s attack and Cory’s coat catching fire as Christ smothered the blaze.
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Spaan
Edward Cory
James Pope
Witness Testimony at Girls School Inquiry Sparks Controversy
Miss Charlotte Dye, former assistant superintendent at the State Home for Girls in Geneva Illinois, testifies that Miss Rhoades was kind and paid. A former inmate recalls paroled life and happiness, while Dye notes confinement tactics described as restrictively forceful. Witnesses describe bands, head bindings, wrist restraints, and refusing to strike with keys, with one girl fainting from exhaustion during subduing procedures.
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Charlotte Dye
State Home For Girls
Geneva
Miss Rhoades
Businesm
Japan
Shu
Dinan Earth
Andrew Griffith Dies at 78 Former Centaurant Keeper
Andrew I Grimt longtime Centaurant keeper at the city died Thursday at his home on Twenty Ninth Street. He was 78 and had health declines for some time. He lived in Medison county previously and served as sheriff in Indianapolis. Burial will be at Crown Hill Saturday afternoon. Survived by widow and six children including son Harry Griffith and several daughters.
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Oldeat Centaurant
Thoredas
Hia
Trdisnapolle
Aby
Mindem
Indienapolis
Medison County
Sherig
Crown Hill
Benidewa
He Leven
Harry Grifith
Hoo Unughtore
C. F. Culterteon
Evonaviliz
Mary E. Crampton
Mile
Tetta Mieler
Henry West
William Thomipsot
Senator Mitchell Dead in Portland Under Kidney Trouble
Senator John H. Mitchell died at 11 43 a m in Portland Oregon after kidney trouble and a long decline linked to a land scandal. He had four teeth drawn yesterday and his death followed a period of illness.
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Mitchell
Scripfs-M RA Prear Association
Portland
Ore
Kealing for Judge Seat in Indiana Politics
Indiana politics center on Kealing's bid for a new district judge post as part of broader maneuvers. Hendee of Anderson and other figures press for appointments, with Hemenway's plan tied to key cabinet roles and the U S attorney seat in Indiana.
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Hendee
Anderson
Fairbanks Learning
Corneliva Weed
Washington
Hemenway
Inana
Doe
Kealing
Bie
Indiana
United States
Hi Clues
Dues A. Anderson
Whes “Flo Mawkine
Senator Puirharks
Wemy
Joe
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