Auburn Prison Execution After Six Electric Shocks
Frank White, a 25 year old Oswego County killer, was executed at Auburn Prison after six 1740 volt shocks. Dr. Ulysses B. Stein of Buffalo collapsed unconscious during the procedure. White showed no penitence and had a violent prison record, including prior murder attempts and a stormy end in a locked cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. Y
Frank White
George Clare
Oswego County
Ulysses B. Stein
Buffalo
White
Dr. Stein
Electrician
Davis
Tupper
St. Lawrence County
Oswego
Scriba
Tragic death of Lowell man in Binghamton
James H. Curtin, 42, a Lowell Mass. native who had not lived there for nearly 20 years, was found dead in a Binghamton hotel room from suspected gas asphyxiation. Officials consider both accidental and possible self inflicted death. body to be sent to Lowell for burial after relatives were located. Curtin had worked as a bartender and wandered the United States prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Curtin
Lowell
Binghamton
Mass
Curtin
Dairy Association
United States
New England Peabody Home Dedicated in Hyde Park
The new building of the New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children in Hyde Park was dedicated today. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, honorary president of the home, spoke as part of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
New England Peabody Home For
Mary A. Livermore
Enthroned in Westminster Cathedral in Byzantine Edifice
London December 29 The Most Rev Francis Bourne Archbishop of Westminster was enthroned in the new Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral amid a grand ceremony. The 54 000 square foot brick church mirrors St Sophia's style with a 300 foot campanile and a dome. Internal measurements show a long nave 342 feet and a 12 ton stone high altar. The project funded to over a million dollars with over 250 000 before laying the foundation and many later benefactions, now debt free.
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London
Francis Bourne
Westminster
Cathedral of
England
Cardinal Wiseman
Cardinal Manning
Westminster Abbey
St. Sophia
St. Petersburg
St. Mark's
Venice
St. Peter’s
Rome
St. John Lateran
Wounded Italian in Rumford Falls Looses Nerve After Stabbing
Francisco Nicolozzo, injured in a Christmas Eve fracas that left another Italian dead, remained dazed in Rumford Falls as of December 29. His brain remained clouded, he took little nourishment, and death from the wound seemed possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford Falls
Francisco Nicolozzo
Chimney Fire Ends With Minor Damage in Hastings Street
A chimney fire at the home of W. S. Hall on South Hastings street drew part of the fire department at 645 this morning. No serious damage resulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hall
Hastings Street
Southeast storm warning shifts over lake region
Boston reports a southeast storm warning at 9 45 am indicating a storm over the lake region moving eastward tonight bringing snow with easterly winds. Winds will shift to westerly by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Distinctive Alaska Seal Look Coats Prized for Quality
Beautiful coats resemble genuine Alaska Seal to a remarkable degree with rolling collars, large deep reverses, turned over cuffs, and satin lining. They come in sizes 84 10 44, offered with precise fit and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Release Bond Sparks Importers Testimony in Boston
Secretary Shaw gathered more than a hundred Boston importers at the customs house to hear arguments over revoking the lease bond privilege that allowed immediate release of invoices after arrival. The hearing follows a recent order changing the policy, effective about two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Shaw
Custom House
Norwich man escapes from police station after borrowing room
Abbott L. Stoddard of Providence, held on a $40,000 promissory note theft charge, escaped last night from Norwich police headquarters where he had been placed in the women’s room for hearing. Sheriff Sperry and officers were surprised to find the window forced when preparing him for transport to Ledyard. The complainant is Costello Lippitt of Norwich Savings Bank. Stoddard was formerly employed by the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Abbott L. Stoddard
Providence
Oddard
Stoddard
Costello Lippitt
The
Norwich Savings Bank
Sarah E. Norman
Charity Newton
Ledyard
Counterfeiting case postponed in Boston
In Boston on December 29 the defendants Revere John Davis Moses Baum en butt and Jos Baumen butt faced U S Commissioner Hale over extensive counterfeiting charges. Benj Farbers and Harry Stein were expected from New York to join the case but were not present, postponing proceedings to January 11. Baum en lite testified against the New York group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Revere
John Davis
Moses Novak
Jos
Baumenbutt
U. S
Hale
Benj, Farbers
Harry Stein
New York
Farbers
Stein
Baumenblite
Mysterious Killing Of Dr Otto In Midtown Street
New York reports Dr J M Otto found unconscious on the sidewalk at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-sixth Street. His skull was crushed and he died soon after. Police suspect a highwayman fled before pockets could be searched. A building under construction near the wall offered concealment for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. M. Otto
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-sixth Street
Phv
Second Avenue
Russian Artillery Heads East as Moscow Gears Up
Twelve batteries of four grenadier brigades near Moscow are selected for Far East service and issued new guns praised as superior to French models. Three batteries may depart early, placing 108 field guns at Viceroy Alexeiff’s disposal. The note mentions volunteers from high schools. tea and sugar monopolies are discussed amid budget pressures. current brandy revenue is cited at about 80 million yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Hee
Far East
Alexieff
M. Witte
Mrs Pearson Morton Jr Dies in Florence
Mrs. Pearson Morton Jr, of Florence, Italy, died yesterday in Florence from spinal meningitis after returning from Boston, Massachusetts. The death was reported locally as a sudden illness with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Robert Pearson Morton, Jr
Boston
Mass
Asthma cure claim by Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is advertised as curing asthma with claims of dramatic relief. The advertisement cites numerous testimonials and asserts the product alleviates difficult breathing and night symptoms.
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Ayer
Lodeatt Esas
Wreck on Pennsylvania Line Kills One Man
Fort Wayne Indiana December 29 A westbound Pennsylvania limited train rear ended a freight near Larwill. Engineer Hebert is badly injured and pinned in the wreckage. Fireman Stafford and Baggageman Ralfsnyder are missing. Several passengers injured. A special train with surgeons to the scene. Pittsburg officers report no passengers injured. barber hurt lightly. Maifsnyder killed and Stafford and Hebert seriously hurt.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Larwill
Here
Stafford
Ralfsnyder
Hebert
Limited
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Maifsnyder
Firmean Stafford
Almost epidemic pneumonia grips New York
New York doctors report an unusual pneumonia surge with 272 deaths in the past week, the highest in city history. A health department commission investigates causes, noting mortality spread from working-class areas to wealthier districts as weather changes are blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corps of
Department of Health
Lederle
Health Department
Compromise Likely In Worcester And Southbridge Rail Debts
Boston December 29 creditors of the Worcester and Southbridge street railway and allied lines discussed a possible compromise. A plan involves a securities company to assume most debts and provide about 100000 dollars in cash to cover urgent debts and planning costs. The key issue is the basis for reorganization and what proportion of debt will be refinanced.
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Boston
Worcester and Southbridge Street Railway
Allied Lines
Worcester
Gelinas Cleared In Illegal Keeping Case At Police Court
Victor Gelinas Moody street grocer was found not guilty of illegal keeping of liquor after a Nov 18 raid on a Clark street barn. Witnesses testified Gelinas denied involvement as officers charged with liquor, gin and gear found in sheds. Judge Hadley discharged him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Gelinas
Moody Street
Hadley
Atkinson
Clark Street
Hancock Avenue
Omer Bernard
Mr. Gelinas
John Lennon
Gelinas
Defendant
Ing
Welch
James Donohoe
Bernard
Cornelius Carmody
Gorham Street
Henry Fletcher
Prince Street
J. H. Carmichael
Patrick J. McNulty
Vermont Woman Receives Death Sentence for Murder
Mrs Mary A Rogers convicted of murdering her husband Marcus H Rogers in Bennington county Vermont is sentenced to be hanged on the first Friday in February 1905 with three months of solitary confinement before the execution Leon Perham her confessed accomplice is sentenced to life imprisonment The defendant argues public opinion in Vermont opposes capital punishment and expects the legislature to commute the sentence to life incarceration
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Bennington
Mary A. Rogers
Marcus H. Rogers
Leon Perham
Bonner Sons Protest Lou Dillon Record at Glenville
Robert E and Frederic Bonner children of the late Rob ert Bonner file a protest with the American Trotting Register association over Lou Dillon s 2 06 mile at Glenville Cleveland last September claiming Maud 8 s 208 record was aided by a wind shield and ball bearing axles on the sulky The Bonners state Maud 8 used no wind shield and imply the Bonner sulky could have been borrowed for her run
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New York
Robert E
Frederic Bonner
Robert Bonner
American Trotting Register Association
C. K. G. Billings
Lou Dillon
Glenville
Cleveland
Maud
Bonners
O Sullivan Rubber Heels Endorsed By Peoria Customer
A Peoria reader writes from 615 2d Ave praising O Sullivan Rubber Heels from Lowell Massachusetts. He claims other makes fail for comfort and durability after only one month and urges customers to buy O Sullivan heels for lasting quality and easy attachment.
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Auburn Prison
Binghamton, N.Y
Archbishop of
New Cathedral
El-Azhar
Boston Cloak and Sut Store
Merrimcock St
Old City Hall
Panameno
Isthmian State
Southbridge Street Railway
P. M. Harwood
State Dairy Bureau
John J. Stack
Concord Street
James G. Cowens
John F. Saunders
D. J. Murphy
Thomas R. Fahey
Church Street
D. J. Donahue
Patrick F. Queenan
Lawrence Street
Annie Corcoran
Dennis Corcoran
Jennie Mellen
Thomas Mullin
State Farm
Kate Carpenter
John McLellan
Mrs. Rogers
Bonner
O’ Sullivan
2D Ave
Peoria
O'Sullivan
O’sullivan
W. A. Libby
O’sullivan’s
O’sullivan Rubber Co
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