Gillette Executed for Murder After Confession
Chester Gillette died in the electric chair at Auburn at 6 20 am after a late confession to Rev Meclravey and chaplain Her that he murdered his sweetheart Grace n The execution involved Dr John Gerin and the prison current of 1800 volts The brain autopsy by Dr Anthony Spitzka found normal organs Governor Hughes stated there is no justification to intervene and Gillette faced the death note with calm submission
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Chester Gillette
Es Meclravey
Mellravey
Lette
Mother
Gillette
McKravey
John Gerin
E. J. Davis
Herrick
Mclravey
Anthony Spitzka
Philadelphia
Con Way
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Seizure of Venezuelan Telephone Company by Government
News from New York reports the seizure of the Carupano telephone company in Venezuela by order of President Cas. The government claims the firm's operations threaten public peace. The military seized property, detained the manager and staff, and cited a contract granting exclusive operation and free municipal service as factors.
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New York
Anonmer
Venezuela
Cas
He Company
Carupano
Ago
Bermudez
Aris- Mendi
Benitez
Impany
Forcin
Warships to Save Haytian Massacre
Port au Prince reports an impending uprising as authorities take precautions. Refugees seek safety in legations while arms and ammunition are moved into the palace. Foreign warships are present, preventing a repeat of two weeks ago.
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Port AU Prince
Haytien
German Emperor Clears Up Misunderstanding Over Ambassador Tower
Berlin March 30 The Tage Zeitung reports the German government ordered Washington to clarify that Kaiser Wilhelm never objected to Dr Hill as German ambassador and that the emperor’s name has been misused in the affair due to Ambassador Tower's misleading statement to the state department. The emperor is fully advised on the attitude of the United States.
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Berlin
Mittage Zeitung
Washington
Dr. Hill
Tower
State Department
William
Foreign Office
Hill
Mr. Hill
Roosevelt
Herr von Schloen
von Schloen
Ambassador Tower
Bombing Panic Trails 10000 Unemployed After Explosion
New York reports Alex Berkman, anarchist and Emma Goldman associate, arrested in bomb throwing case. Police seek interview with him after a card bearing Berkman’s signature was found on Silverstein. Silverstein likely survives but blind and crippled. hospital interview planned once able.
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New York
Alex Berkman
Henry C. Fric
Emma Goldman
Silverstein
Berkman
Measles Tragedy and Foreign Office Notes
A 3 year old, Florence Olson, nearly dies from coal gas in a North Tenth Street home. J B Murray helps revive her. Dr Dvorak treats her as Mrs Olson and two children, plus visitors, are affected. Separate dispatches describe a Berlin ambassador Hill appointment and Tower’s loyal conduct amid foreign notices.
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Amund Olson
North Tenth Street
Hill May Decline Berlin Post
Washington reports that Dr. Hill is expected to refuse the Berlin berth despite Germany's attitude shift. He may seek an appointment of equal importance or retire from the diplomatic service because his usefulness there has ended.
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Hill
Washington, D. C
Germany
Berlin
Bomb blast at Union Square kills two men in riot
Selig Cohen alias Silverstein was severely injured and Ignatz Hildebrand a tailor was killed when a bomb exploded during a socialist meeting in Union Square. Cohen may recover with his arm and eyes damaged. police and bystanders were injured as a panic surged and a violent clash followed.
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New York
Union Square
Selig Cohen
Silverstein
Ignatz Hildebrand
Cohen
Premier Near Death in London Amid Illness
London March 390 Dropsy worsens Sir Henry McManmell Bannerman's illness. An operation gave brief relief but his heart is weakened and no recovery is expected. Friends hope a final collapse may be delayed a few days or weeks. his advanced age precludes lasting restoration.
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London
Sir Henry Mc ™anbell-Bannerman
Sir Henry
Ward McAllister Jr Dying in California Hospital
Ward McAllister Jr son of a New York social leader and former Alaska U S district judge was reported dying last night in Cottage hospital San Rafael California. He was deserted by his mother and other kin in the east and is practically.
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Ward McAllister, JR
San Francisco
New York City
Alaska
Cottage Hospital
San Rafael
McAllist
Des Moines Votes In Com mission Plan Election
In Des Moines Iowa on March 30 policemen and Good Government members monitor the county wide count as the city elects the first mayor and four councilmen under the new commission plan despite a drizzling rain.
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Des Moines
Admiral Evans Leads Atlantic Fleet Steps Toward Coast
Admiral Evans aboard the Connecticut sails from Magdalena Bay to San Francisco then to San Luis Obispo for rheumatism treatment at a mineral springs resort. The Connecticut will proceed to Magdalena Bay, stopping at San Diego, as the fleet under Rear Admiral Thomas heads up the coast.
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Washington
dAdmiral Evans
Magdalena Bay
San Francisco
Connecticut
San Luis Obispo
Ake Trament
San Diego
Thomas
Six Inch Gun Blows Apart During Target Practice
A six inch broadside gun on the battleship Missouri exploded at Magdalena Bay during target practice. No injuries occurred though 140 inches of the gun were torn away, destroying over half. A board of inquiry has been appointed to investigate.
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Washington
Navy Department
Missouri
Magdalena Bay
Tragedy on Oil Ship Inglewood Off Mandal Norway
Explosion aboard the Norwegian oil ship Inglewood off Mandal destroys the vessel and kills thirteen crew members, eleven of whom are British or American.
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Christiania
Naptha
Inglewood
Mandal
Norway
Craig Craigery Lumber Theft Trial Ad journed to 3 PM
Frank Craig owner of a Farmington saw mill faces trial for sawing logs alleged stolen from Trow Lumber. Evidence includes Trow marks on samples. Testimony from K N Waite J H Isbell and Edward Hickey. Ed Millard admitted taking five logs from the river to the mill and sawing them.
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Frank Craig
Farmington
Jackson County
Trow Lumber Company
K. N. Waite
Trow & Company
J. H. Isbell
Lumber Company
Edward Hickey
Craig
Ed Millard
La Crosse Chronicles Theft Allegations Draw Tribune Attention
A La Crosse Chronicle claim that it sets the pace sparks a Tribune expose. The piece accuses Roland B. Gelatt of lifting eighteen editorials from The New York Times and The Philadelphia Ledger while publishing little original work.
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Chronicle
la Crosse
The
Tribune
New York
Roland B. Gelatt
Gelatt
New York Times
Philadelphia Ledger
Dynamite Attack on Steamer C. W. Cowles at St Paul Harbor
An attempted dynamite blast damaged the steamer C. W. Cowles at St Paul harbor causing about $300 in damage. Four crewmen and a watchman were ashore. the motive remains a mystery with vandals suspected. The explosion ripped three port staterooms and damaged the galley, fusing the craft’s fate to be determined. Capt. Winans, owner of the vessel, favors a vandal theory and says investigators may arrest suspects based on clues.
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C. W. Cowles
George Winans
St. Paul
John McCarthy
Winans
Milwaukee
Capt. Winans
la Crosse
Duke of the Abruzzi Arrives in Turin En Route to Rome
The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in Turin and spent the day at the ducal palace before departing for Rome late at night.
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Turin
Weather forecast notes cold La Crosse 32 to 44
Forecasts for Wisconsin and surrounding states predict showers tonight with warmer conditions, then cooler on Tuesday. Minnesota expects rain or snow tonight and Tuesday, with colder conditions. Iowa shows showers tonight and a warmer east and central portion with Tuesday partly cloudy and colder.
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Houghton
Norfolk
Wisconsi
Minnesota
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