Mary Rogers Executed After Long Legal Battle
Mary Rogers died by hanging at 4 14 after a prolonged legal fight. The Vermont case drew in governors and courts from state to nation as her motive centered on $600 life insurance and a plan to marry another man. Detailed accounts describe the murder in Bennington on August 12, 1902 and the final Supreme Court decision closing the hope for reprieve.
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Windsor
Mary Rogers
Supreme Court of the United States
Bennington
Leon Perham
Perham
Rogers
Witte Resigns as Emperor Humiliates Him in Scene
In St Petersburg on December 8, Witte handed the czar his resignation. The czar tore the document, threw it at Witte’s feet, and demanded loyalty while declaring Witte indispensable until the crisis ends.
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Scripps-Mc
ST. Petersburg
Witte
Chronology of the Mary Rogers Crime and executions
A legal timeline details Marcus and Mrs. Mary Rogers from murder on August 13 1902 to execution delays. It covers arrests, confessions, trials, verdicts, capital punishment debates, reprieves, and appeals up to November 27 1905 when the U S Supreme Court refused to stay Vermont authorities.
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Mary Rogers
Marcus Rogers
Leon Perham
Mrs. Rogers
Perham
Windsor
Supreme Court of United States
United States Supreme Court
Vermont
Vermont Woman Faces Execution Amid Federal Strain
A Vermont case unfolds as a woman, convicted of poisoning her husband, faces execution at 1 30 PM after spending a sleepless night amid prayers and last minute legal moves. The narrative traces relationships with Leon Perham and a Bennington citizen, and notes a dramatic life of crime.
Wisconsin Legislature Probes University Finances
The Wisconsin Legislature debates a $450,000 university deficit. A joint education committee forms a sub committee to report on university finances while a rival push for a formal investigation gains traction. Bills on funds transfer and voting reforms circulate as sessions pause for adjournment.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison
Joint Committee On Education
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
Duncan McGregor
Platteville
Assemblyman
Donald
Cleary of
Elroy
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Smelker
Huber
Ledvina
Mrs Stras Sues Husband for Divorce in Oshkosh Story
Margaret Sessions Stras files divorce against James F Stras. Complaint served Friday. He runs business side of Morning Chronicle. They married in Oshkosh about 17 years ago and later moved to a Van Steenwyk residence at Seventh and State streets.
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Margaret Sessions Stras
Stras
Cargill
The
Morning Chronicle
Oshkosh
van Steenwyk
Seventh and
State Streets
Ryan Defends Equitable Purchase in Insurance Inquiry
Thomas F. Ryan testified he bought most of the Equitable stock with a personal check and did not borrow funds He said his aim was to avert a business crisis and restore public confidence Trustees maintain full control He did not seek to recoup his investment or study stock value
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Thomas F. Ryan
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Ryan
Equitable
William Murphy Convicted Again in Bribery Case
Milwaukee December 8Former Milwaukee Alderman William Murphy was found guilty of accepting a bribe for a second time. He faces sentencing at a later date.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Milwaukee
Wis
William Murphy
Manitowoc Man Arrested for Killing Mother with Flat Iron
J W Kunz arrested on charge of murdering his 70 year old mother with a flat iron. Police report he has confessed to the slaying in Manitowoc Wisconsin on December 8.
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Scripps-McRae
Manitowoc
Wis
J. W. Kunz
Kunz
Murderer Hanged for 1903 Walla Walla Murder
Angus McPhail, 54, was executed this morning in Walla Walla for the May 1, 1903, murder of Fred Albertson. Clemens Rozmarynowski, four months old, died at 1 AM after a brief illness. funeral set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Holy Cross Church with Catholic cemetery burial.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Walla-Walla, Wash
Angus McPhail
Fred Albertson
Clemens
Gus Rozmarynowski
Adams Street
Holy Cross
Special session may end December 16 if senate approves
The session could wrap up December 16 if the assembly adopts the resolution approved by the senate today. The move hinges on the final legislative step and the formal closure of the special session.
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Morrison Committee
Assembly
Senate
Detectives Seek McKinley for Forgery in Land Fraud Case
United States officers are seeking Horace McKinley in connection with forgery tied to a wide land certificate fraud. The La Crosse suspect, previously convicted in Oregon land frauds, faces possible U.S. court arraignment if captured.
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Horace McKinley
Secret Service
la Crosse
McKinley
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Hiram Goddard
Oswald West
S. A. D. Puter
Horace G. McKinley
Public Lands
State Board
W. H. Odell
Land Board
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Goddard
Henry M Babb Dies After Long Illness Funeral Planned
Henry M Babb 53 of 820 Cass street died at 1 a m after a five year stomach illness. A Reedsburg Wis native, he moved here 20 years ago and married a daughter of an implement dealer. Survived by wife and brother W D Babb with whom he ran the carriage and farm implement business. Funeral Sunday afternoon at his residence under Knights of Pythias auspices with Rev J S Lowe delivering the sermon.
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Henry H. Babb
Cass Street
Reedsburg
Wis
Hammond
W. D. Babb
Knights of Pythias
J. S. Lowe
Million Lost by La Crosse Investors in Mining Schemes
A prominent La Crosse businessman reports that over three years locals have lost about one million dollars in mining and coal speculation. A dozen ventures from the city withdrew funds and collapsed, notably the Glenwoody Mining, Star Petroleum, Gold Bond Oil, and Ophir mine ventures, with large local stock holdings.
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la Crosse
the Tribune Today
Collossal
Glenwoody ,Mining Company
Mexico
Star Petroleum Company
Beaumont
Gold Bond Oil Company
Ophir
Death of John Bakalars in Larimore on train accident
John T. Bakalars, a fireman for the Great Northern, died after slipping between coaches while boarding a moving passenger train near Larimore North Dakota. A coroner's jury ruled accidental death. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen took charge. his body was transported to the city and expected to arrive at 6 50 this evening.
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John T. Bakalars
Larimore
N. D
Great Northern
Rownhouse
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Blaze destroys Union Dry Dock and Erie freight house
Fire in Buffalo New York destroys the Union Dry Dock company shops and the Erie railroad freight house. Estimated loss reaches two hundred thousand dollars.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Buffalo
Union Dry Dock Company
Erie Railroad
Senator Mitch Ell Dies Today in Oregon
Portland dispatch reports Senator Mitchell died at noon today. The obituary notes his service and tenure, marking a sudden end to a long political career in Oregon.
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Mitchell
Portland
Ore
La Crosse Medical Society Elects Officers At Club Meeting
La Crosse County Medical Society elected Dr. Gunderson as president Dr. McArthur as vice president Dr. Evans as censor and Dr. Marquardt as secretary treasurer. A venison lunch followed the meeting hosted by Dr. J A L Bradfield.
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la Crosse
Supreme Court Fixes Date for Williams Execution
St Paul date December 8. The supreme court denied a new trial to William Williams convicted of the murder of John Keller and his mother in April and ordered the governor to set the execution date.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Paul
Supreme Court
William Williams
John Keller
Shaw Denies Intent to Relieve Money Market
Washington reports Secretary Shaw denies any plan to relieve the money market. The statement frames policy stance amid ongoing market concerns.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Washington
Shaw
Weather Forecast: Snow Flurries Expected Saturday
Increasing cloudiness tonight brings a colder spell with probable snow flurries on Saturday. The 24 hour high reaches 50 and the low drops to 30.
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