Gillette Dies In Auburn Electric Chair With Calm Demeanor
Chester Gillette was executed in Auburn prison at 6 18 in a highly staged electrocution noted for its rapidity and lack of solemnity. Witnesses reported a hum of voices during the procedure and doctors confirmed death moments after the electrical process ended.
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Associated Press
Auburn
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Henry Maclliavy
Little Falls
Gillette
State Electrician
Davis
Chaplain Herrick
Rev. Maclravy
Berkman is in custody over Frick shooting
New York police linked Selig Silverstein to anarchist rings but could not prove direct involvement in the Union Square bombing. Alexander Berkman was arrested on a signed membership card and letters, then released on recognizance. Silverstein likely survives his injuries and faces possible murder charges if recovered. Michael Dumas was held on $500 for socialistic propaganda charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Selig Silverstein
Union Square
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
Berkman
Silverstein
Anarchists’ Federated Union
Droege
Ignatz Hildebrand
Michael Dumas
Paterson, N. J
Dumas
Little Progress in the Illinois Field
Springfield NJ March 30 Little progress was made by the scale committees of the operators and miners of Illinois today The afternoon session discussed wage scale for car men who now earn 170 a day Operators seek reduction and plan to resume tomorrow A meeting of operators discussed topics for the joint committee and the possibility of closing mines Wednesday until a new annual contract is agreed upon Miners favor continuing under present terms until the new contract is adopted
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Springfield
Illinois
Bryan lauds La Follette at Missouri Democratic banquet
In Kansas City two thousand Democrats from across Missouri attended a banquet by the Young Men's Democratic Club. W. J. Bryan and Judson Harmon spoke while ex governors and Gov. Folk listened. Bryan endorsed La Follette and urged cross party appeal for 1908.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Missouri
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
W. J. Bryan
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Bryan
Harmon
Senator LaFollette
Taft
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Lewis Invited to Attend Joint Conference Over Mine Wages
T E Lewis newly elected Mine Workers president was asked to travel to Pittsburg to join a joint conference of miners and operators. The meeting will decide if western district mines close tonight pending a wage settlement. Operators seek changes in the working agreement while miners may keep mines open after April 1 if talks continue.
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Lewis
Pittsburg
Republican State Convention News Hints Bulletin Board
Tribune bulletin boards advise readers to watch AP updates or call phone 312 for information about the Republican State Convention. The notice directs interested parties to stay informed through wire service reports and a direct inquiry line.
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Tribune
Associated Press
Redmond Pushes Irish Home Rule After Commons Vote
The House of Commons backed John Redmond's motion for Irish self rule by 313 to 157 amid debate. Asquith argued for imperial supremacy and a mandate from voters before any change, while Birrell supported eventual reforms and warned against immediate drastic steps.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Ireland
John E. Redmond
Asquith
Mr. Redmond
Timothy Healy
Mr. Asquith
Harl Percy
Dedmond
John Redmond
Redmond
Liberal Party
Canada
General Botha
Transvaal
Quebec
Earl Percy
Birrell
Great Britain
Brotherhood of L F E Meet in May
One thousand delegates representing the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen from thirty states conclude their union meeting in Washington. They vote to hold the next gathering at Altoona Pennsylvania on the fifth Sunday in May and adopt resolutions urging passage of the Hemenway Graff self-dumping ash pans bill and employer liability measures. They oppose the Townsend bill on interstate commerce investigations. The resolutions will go to Speaker Cannon and Vice-President Fairbanks. Delegates met with President Roosevelt at the White House with no speeches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Altoona
Congress
la Follette-Sterling
Townsend
Cannon
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
White House
Massachusetts to Name Delegation Today
Boston March 30 Massachusetts voters face a state primary that could shape the candidate lineup for Chicago. The Taft supporters claim 25 of 32 delegates bound to Taft versus unpledged backers asserting 29 delegates free to decide at Chicago with Taft likely to hold at least 35 from Massachusetts.
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Row
Massachusetts
Presi
Chicago
Taft
Candidates Reserve Rooms in Indianapolis
Local report notes that multiple candidates have reserved rooms in Indianapolis for upcoming campaign activities. Explanations suggest the bookings support meetings press events and private strategy sessions ahead of the race.
Delegates Gather as Republicans Open Headquarters at Claypool
Delegates arrive for the Indiana Republican state convention as the Claypool Hotel third floor becomes the candidate hub. Notables including Hugh Miner Miller James E Watson Lawrence McTurnan C A Van Matre John F Haines Edward Baumann J H Tomlin and S N Warbritton set up rooms with signs and a large guide directing visitors. George Clarke withdraws from lieutenant governor race amid convention intrigue.
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Claypool
Elecator
Republican
Hugh T. Miner
Miller James E. Watson
W. L. Taylor
Charles W. Miller
Lawrence McTurnan
Superintendent of Public Instruction
McTurnan
C. A. van Matre
Delaware County
John F. Haines
Hamilton County
Edward
Bauman
J. H. Tomlin
Shelby County
Supreme Court
C. H. Campbell
Shelbyville
Tomlin
S. N. Warbritton
John F. Warbritton
Crawfordsville
Warbritton
Indiana
John R. Bonnell
Jim Harding
Montgomery County
J. L. Peetz
Kokomo
Peetz
A.C. Alexander
Fra
George E. Clarke
South Bend
Clarke
Indianapolis
Senator Penrose in Improving Health After Surgery
Philadelphia March 30. The physician attending Senator Penrose issues bulletins stating his condition continues to improve in a satisfactory way. The updates provide no sign of complication and reflect patient progress.
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Penrose
Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
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