Rogers Woman Hanged In Vermont Mercy Appeal Fails
Vermont Governor Charles Bell refused a reprieve for Mary Rogers after a mass appeal from Ohio supporters alleging humaneness and justice. The condemned woman faced execution at 1:00 pm as attorneys Flynn and McCarthy argued against the sentence, while Vermont officials upheld the law and denied further delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jessie M. Partlon
White River Junction
DR. Flynn
Charles McCarthy
Mary Rogers
Vermant
Fetter
Vermont
Mercy
Myeels
Mary Hoxers
Fie Defons
Attoreney Fivan
Bell
Congress
Story of Her Crime In Bennington Murder Plot
Mary Rogers conspired with Leon Perham to murder her husband Marcus Rogers in Bennington on August 12 1863 by chloroform to gain his life insurance and marry Perham She lured Rogers back then guided him to a riverbank trap where rope tricks and deceit failed to bind him and Perham became a key witness in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogera
Marcus Rogers
Bennington
Mary Rogers
Beonington
Leon Perham
Perham
Rogers
Hit
Nia
Ebe
Pelham
Léon
Morgan
May
Leon
Murder by chloroform and a river burial details
The narrative recounts Almait May Rogers strangling her husband with chloroform, throwing his body into a river, and an insurance motive. Mrs Rogers' arrest follows damning circumstances, with Perham imprisoned for life in Windsor. Bowers faced hanging but was reprieved. a federal appeal sought to review questions from the Supreme Court. Mary Rogers, aged 2, is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Abe
Rogers
Perham
Windsor
Supreme Court
Washington
Mary Rogers
The Christ Case Continues In Indianapolis Trial
The defense rests on Sergi Scheigert testimony noting contradictions in witness accounts about the Maryland hovel scene. Citations show discrepancies on steps, basement depth, and Cory's actions as Christ faced a fatal fall. Character witnesses, including Mayor-elect Bookwalter, face cross examination by Henry Spann, questioning motives and political ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergi
William Scheigrt
Henry Christ
Tharaday
Scheigert
Maryland
Dowment
Edward Cory
Christ
Sluke
Schelfert
Cory
Henry Byam
Sehelgert
Indianapolis
Henry Spann
Spann
Bookwalter
Charis A. Bookwalter
Ile
Ro Hce
Charles Benedict
Tra Holmes
Benedict
Martin Huge
Hulmes
Christ's
Henry Spean
Holmes
Oren Hack
Boew
Judge grills witnesses in juvenile court case hearing
The judge and defense called multiple witnesses including Jonny Hicks, a Board of Public Safety member, and Christ’s reputa tor. Hicks admitted he would be fired on January 1 amid laughter. A long list of character witnesses followed, with Mayor Holtzman appearing as the first on Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Juvenirs Court
Jonny
Hicks
Board of Public Safety
Christ
Spaan
Charlier Ho Adam
Charles Gerton
William Schoppenhorst
John Kuhn
Louis Pink
James L. Keach
Thomas Madden
Thomas F. Harrett
John Q Hicks
Frank Straub, Jr
Gustav J. T. Meyer
Robert Navin
George A. Taft
Lew Shank
T. W. Fleming
Harry Wallace
8. N. Huffman
Thornton
Mayor Holtzman
Stock Market Opens With Mixed Trends in New York
The market opened with irregularities as the international list slipped while London rose. Domestic listings were strong with Tennessee Coal and Tron up 24, Anaconda up 2, American Cotton 14, and Cast Iron pipe at Noon prices. Total sales reached 5,580 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec
London
Bt. Paul
Reading
U.P
Tennessee Coal
Girl Disappears in Bedruny District After Visit
Special to the Sun reports Nellie 19, daughter of Heltonville resident, missing a week after visiting family of Bedford merchant George Rosy. She traveled with Aliss Mc Pike, a Heltonville teacher, and an apparent dental visit preceded her disappearance at the railroad station. Father suspects foul play and fears harm to his home-loving daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedruny
Bord
Heltonville
Nellie
George Rosy
Bedford
Southern Indiana
Aliss McPike
Miss Rainey
Lincoln League Meeting Dates Considered in Marion
The Indiana Lincoln League general committee plans its annual meeting in Marion with dates Feb 12 13 or 14 under consideration. John B K Hadley and other citizens invited city and county groups to attend. The event aims to be the largest since the league’s founding with exercises honoring a martyr and plans to acquaint members with all aspects of the league’s work. The program features will be announced later. The investigation committee will report on Saturday from May rion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Lincens League
John BK. Hadley
Marion
League
Committee of Investigation
Huitay
Mayrion
Indiana Tor icultural secrets annual session concludes with officers
The Indiana horticultural society held its annual session ending with an officer slate led by President H H Swain of Booth Bend. Other officers include W C Reed Vincennes secretary W B Flick Lawrence treasurer Samuel Haslett Greenstate and Walter Railiffe Richmond as executive committeeman. Numerous district representatives and a long list of regional horticultural figures attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Toricultural Secrets
Swain
Booth Bend
W. C. Reed
Vincennea
W. B. Flick
Lawrence
Samuel Haslett
Greenrastie
Walter Railiffe
Richmond
R. H. Simpson
Vinowanes
Wheat futures decline amid mixed grain quotes
Grain prices show slight gains in December wheat at 4.81 and May options. corn steady around 64 with contracts for January pork at 255. oats and lard listed with minor movements. Text is garbled but indicates Chicago market quotes for December wheat, corn, oats, and related commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dec
Hogs and grain markets report from Indianapolis
Dec 4 Indianapolis hogs traded at 15.00, down 38 cents from yesterday, with bulk sales €3.90 to 5.0 per hundredweight and a weak close. Cattle steady to choice, but downward trend for lower grades. Sheep quiet but unchanged. grain and hay futures mixed with steady to higher bids for some timothy and rye grains. inspections listed multiple carloads with varied grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Busihea
Sheen
Chicago Produce Prices and Live Stock Listings
Chicago and Pittsburg markets show varied produce and live stock quotes. Butter Stray presmery prints and mixed items appear with obscure abbreviations and prices. live poultry, turkeys, fowls, ducks, geese, and roosters listed. Cattle receipts, sheep receipts, and hog receipts noted with prime and medium grades and unit counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Widow Alice O Day plans transfer of 200000 home near Springfield
Scripps M R A D Press reports widow of the late Judge O Day Alice O Day has completed arrangements to transfer her 200000 home near Springfield Missouri to the St Dechantel Academy of the Viattation ring She intends to retire from the world and was the second wife of a Frisco railroad millionaire Judicial details follow with partial historical context. the article notes a prior suicide attempt and a subsequent divorce from the judge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-M'Rad Press Association
ST. Louis
Dee
Mra
Alice O'Day
Judge O'Day
Springfield
St. Dechantel Academy
Sys O'Day
O'Day
Millionaire
Frisco Railroad
Atenograptor
Gay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saks
Scotch Wool Tams
Saks & Company
Washington and
Pennsylvania Streets
Roosevelt
Schippe
New Orleans
Te Fching
Esparta
P.F. Arroyo
John A. Cotter
Cotter
Arroyo
Mal
Bla
Almait
Bourbier
Rowand Hourbier
Edward
Lincoln League
The
Chicago Board
Tinsl
Bnet
Easler
Bill Ing
Myc
Ming Mic
Sie
Timothy
Rye
Nyv
Lear
ELF
de Sologna
Dors
Pittal Live Brook
Pittsburg
Cattie—Pupply
Wight
Mra O'Day
Academy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!