Williams hanged for Nesbitt double murder in Oregon
Daniel Norman Williams, alleged serial killer linked to crimes from Iowa to Oregon, was hanged at 6 08 am in The Dalles Oregon for the brutal murders of Alma Nesbitt and her mother on March 8 1900 near Hood River. He claimed innocence and a religious conversion during confinement.
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Scripps News Association
Dalles
Daniel Norman Williams
Iowa
Oregon
Williams
Alma Nesbitt
Marc
Hood River
Loulea Jane Nesbitt
Miss Nesbitt
Misa Nesbitt Baok
Nesbitts
Nebraska
Alma
Hut
Vancouver
Williane
Williama
Portland
Witliama
Shey
Washington
Council Bluffs
Geo. Nesbitt
Williame
Mra Neabitt
Willvma
Grace Coine
Aupril
Cullen
Sormy Marche
Supreme Court
Chamberlain
Jesus Christ
Her Mather
President Roosevelt and Root Confer on Panama Canal Transfer
President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Root held a morning conference in Oyster Bay with De Lyman Abbott and other aides. They discussed transferring the Panama Canal project from the War Department to the State Department and reviewed details of the ongoing peace conference.
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Oyster Bey
Rovasvelt
Root
New York
de Lyman Abott
Roos
Panama Canal
War Department
State Department
Episcopal bishop candidacy recalled amid church opposition
Reverend Frederick Lloyd withdraws his acceptance as coadjutor bishop for the Oregon diocese, due to continued opposition from four leading clergymen who object to him as a high church man. Dr Lingdia is now at his home in Washington, Pennsylvania.
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Scripps News Association
Cleveland
Frederick Lloyd
Oregon
Lingdia
Washington, Penna
Englishman Wins Davis Cup Challenge Round at Wimbledon
In the international challenge round for the Davis cup at Wimbledon, W H Smith of England defeated W A Larned of America 64 6 4 7 5 64. Smith won with hard driving and clever play along the lines. Dougherty of England then defeated Halcombe Ward of America.
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London
Wimbleton
W H Smith
W A Larned
Smith
Dougherty
England
Halcombe Ward
America
Gunboat Bennington Explodes in Harbor Killing Fifty
Scripps News report from San Diego details the Bennington gunboat boiler explosion at 10:30 AM. The ship listing heavily, dozens dead and hundreds injured as crews raced to assist, with hospitals and morgues overwhelmed and authorities seeking causes.
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San Diego
Bennington
Desena
Abe
Accused Man Had a Mistres
An alleged mistress attempted to jump from a police headquarters window in Brooklyn after cross examination by Inspector Cross. Eleanor Van Deonter is arrested at the instigation of Anthony Comatock on charges of exposing or selling certain photographs. Val rton, suspected of poisoning his wives, was arraigned in Brooklyn court on a charge of lacony.
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Normal Williams Willian
Muscatine
Tamens
Shoreby Woods
Williame
Towa
Daniel Williams
Keabitt
Beripps News Association
New York
Inspector Cross
Eleanor van Deonter
Frederick Carlton
Brooklyn
Anthony Comatock
Varlton
Brooklyn Court House
Wireless link established Cape Henry at eleven fifteen
Norfolk July 21 The squadron under vice admiral Sigsbee achieved wireless communication with Cape Henry at 11 15 this morning confirming naval readiness and signaling capabilities.
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Borlope News Association
Norfolk
Sigsbee
Cape Henry
Bank tragedy shocks Chicago patrons at Illinois Trust Bank
Anna Tiller aged thirty committed suicide at noon in the Illinois Trust and Saving bank after withdrawing savings. The act caused panic among patrons. motive not yet known.
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Chicago
Anna Tiller
Illinois Trust and Saving Bank
House Adjourns for Decision in Irish Land Bill
The House of Commons adjourned until Monday to await government decision on the Irish land commission appropriation bill. Reports say the Balfour ministry may stay in office with a normal majority, while papers split on whether the premier should resign. Lobby reports claim a cabinet meeting decided to resign, but no confirmation exists.
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London
House of Commons
Ie Ie
Liberal
Witte Arrives in Paris to Attend Peace Conference
Russian peace envoy M Witte landed in Paris on July 21 en route to the United States for the anticipated peace conference.
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Paria
M Witte
United States
Imperial Order Issues NCO Appointments and Rank Conversions
An imperial order authorizes appointing non commissioned officers from reserve conscripts and converts various ranks to private fighting ranks. Dispatches report Japanese forces defeating Russians at Daline with five hundred troops, six field pieces, and three machine guns. Cannonading began July 7, with Russian defense collapsing by the next morning as guns were captured.
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Tokio
Otaru
Daline
Atelx
Oottek
Chicago Strike Ends With Stampede for Work
Thousands of Teamsters quit in a citywide strike ending July 21 as workers rushed back to jobs after employers set conduct rules. The strike left twenty one dead, fifteen million dollars in damages, and five hundred injured amid rioting. only a fraction of strikers are expected to return soon.
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Chicago
Ims
Teamsters
Sonvorl
Chinks Discard American Books
Shanghai report states boycotts of American goods are now effective though running contracts may continue. All schools and colleges in the region have discarded American books and materials as part of the broader action.
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Shanghai
Boycots
Fads and Fancies at Boripps Newe Association
New York July 21 The society publication Fads and Fancies faces court action after the arrest of the solicitor. Plans are to reduce deluxe copies’ cost, with high-profile subscribers including Thomas Ryan William K Vanderbilt James J Hill J P Morgan Oliver Harriman Kan Depew Perry Belmont John Jacob Astor and Thomas W Lawson. James E Nevin of Portland is in the city for a brief visit.
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New York
Prealder Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Perry Belmont
Jobo Jaca Astor
Thos
W Lawson
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Fame
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Alty
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Scrippe
Nowe Associatico
Paris
Scrippa News Asociation
Newlin Drug CO
Boripps Newe Association
James E Nevin
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