Molineux Trial Sees Key Prosecution Evidence
New York Jan 5 The government produced pivotal testimony in the Molineux trial. Secretary Charles D Allen described a lab stocked with poisons and ongoing experiments at the Newark factory. He also testified about a letter to 1620 Broadway, tied to Koch’s letter box agency and a claimed lease offer. Other witnesses included tailor Frank Hunt with measurements, and cosmetics maker William Scheffler who identified a marriage announcement letter. Various bank officers and heirs testified on handwriting and alibi details linking to the murder case.
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New York
Molineux
Charles D. Allen
Newark
Allen
1620 Broadway
Koch Letter Box Agency
Koch
Frank S. Hunt
N. J
H. C. Barnet
Wm. H. Scheffler
Scheffler
Howard A. Adams
Adams
Connecticut
Adams Apartments
Herbert K. Twitchell
Chase National Bank
David C. Decker
Union Square Bank
Sayers
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Lewis H. Cornish
Harry Cornish
Florence Rogers
Murder in Saloon Over Card Wager in Harlem
In New York City a dispute after a card game led to the stabbing of Frank Segila, an Italian man, by Pietro Pulize at 319 Mast 114th Street. Segila died minutes later as bystanders surged and police arrested Pulize after a knife attack during the melee.
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New York
Frank Segila
Mast 114Th Street
Pietro Pulize
Segila
Casino
Pulize
Sullivan and McFadden Draw After 25 Round Bout
Spike Sullivan of Ireland and George McFadden fought 25 rounds at Broadway A C with rough play and fouling mainly by McFadden. Referee Charley White ruled a draw, leaving both without a title opportunity against lightweight champion Frank Erne and his ally Jack O'Brien.
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New York
Spike”’ Sullivan
Ireland
George McFadden
Broadway A. C
Frank Erne
Jack O’brien
McFadden
Charley White
Mrs Georgia Gaynor arraigned in grand larceny case
In New York on January 5 Mrs Georgia Gaynor, already linked to Col John F Gaynor, was arraigned in police court on grand larceny charges filed by Mrs Stella Elmer. Elmer said Gaynor, hired as a servant in October, took a rug clocks and other small valuables when she left. Gaynor denied the accusation and was held on $300 bail for examination.
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New York
Georgia Gaynor
John F. Gaynor
Stella Elmer
Gorham Banker Dies After Hernia Operation
Louis W. Gorham, longtime member of Henry Clews & Co., died today at St Luke's hospital following surgery for a strangulated hernia. His wife predeceased him, and a brother in Bridgeport is the sole surviving relative. funeral arrangements will be in Bridgeport.
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New York
Louis W. Gorham
Henry Clews & Co
Bankere
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bridgeport
Generous Fee Granted to Pullman Estate Executors
In Chicago on January 5 judges awarded Robert T. Lincoln and Norman Reamen as executors of the George E. Pullman estate a compensation of 425000 for their services. The widow Harriet Sanger Pullman and other residuary legatees approved the agreement. An additional order fixed the widow’s award at 20000 to be used for a Graceland cemetery monument. Final accounting next week. estate valued around 14 million.
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Chicago
Robert T. Lincoln
Norman Reamen
George E. Pullman
Batten
Nere
Harriet Sanger Pullman
Frank O. Lowden
White man lynched in Newport News after assault claim
In Newport News Virginia a mob dragged W W Watt from the station house early today and shot him to death after he assaulted Mrs T M Simpson wife of a shipyard worker Watt a Lynchburg resident had been in town weeks He was identified by the woman and later killed in a woods edge of the city No arrests were made and officials expect no immediate investigation until the grand jury convenes next month
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Newport News
W. W. Watt
T. M. Simpson
Watt
Lynchburg
M.s. Simpson
Richmond
Governor Orders Guard as Lynching Fear Looms
Gov Russell sent Raleigh light infantry by special train to Lumberton to guard Reuben Ross, a young Black man condemned for assault on a white woman. New evidence and county petitions prompted a one week respite for another hearing amid reports of possible mob action.
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Raleigh
N. C
Russell
Ross
Execution of Two Prisoners in Charleston
Charleston on January 5 reports the hanging of Harley Wilson and Zach Singerton, two Black men convicted of killings last year. Wilson killed a white soldier in September, while Singerton killed a Black companion during a gambling dispute in November.
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Charleston
S. C
Harley Wilson
Zach Singerton
Want Boutelle's Seat
Bangor, Jan 5 Congressman Boutelle ill and unlikely to resume his seat. Bangor men William Engel I K Stetson F H Parkhurst and F O Beal named as candidates. In Aroostook County Governor Llewellyn Powers. George A Curran in Washington County. Willis E Parsons in Piscataquis County. District convention in June. state convention June 27.
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Boutelle
Fourth Congressional District
William Engel
I. K. Stetson
Maine
House of Representatives
F. H. Parkhurst
F. O. Beal
Penobscot
Aroostook
Washington
Piscataquis
Aroostook County
Llewellyn Powers
National House
Washington County
George A. Curran
Calais
Piscataquis County
Willis E. Parsons
Foxcroft
Congress
Kentucky Contests Organize for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The joint committee on contests for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in Frankfort Kentucky elected Rep Hichman as chairman of the Governor's contest and Senator Coleman as chairman of the Lieutenant Governor contest. A rule sets evidence due by January 15 with nine days allotted for argument before the board afterward.
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Frankfort
Rep
Hichman
Coleman
Ten Cent Society Plans Euchre Party at Waldorf Astoria
A New York paper notes the Ten Cent Society will host a euchre party at the Waldorf Astoria. The charitable organization likely funds a cause, but recipients of the benefit are not expected to attend.
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New York
Waldorf- Astoria
Italian Carpenter Charged With Boston Murder
Carmelo Brigandi an Italian carpenter is under arrest for shooting and killing Edward Graham a longshoreman near Salem and North Bennett streets in Boston. A group of street boys witnessed the event and identified Brigandi as the shooter. Graham 82 died at the scene. Brigandi 40 with a wife and two children has no known prior police record.
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Boston
Carmelo Brigandi
Edward Graham
Salem
North Bennett
John Badaracco
Graham
Sheafe Street
Brigandi
Tyler Sentenced for Bank Embezzlement in Fitchburg Case
Joel G. Tyler was sentenced by Judge Putnam in the United States circuit court to Worcester jail for five years after a conviction for embezzling 10000 dollars from the Safety Fund National Bank of Fitchburg. Trial was held last May with counsel for both sides filing several exceptions to be ruled on by the circuit court of appeals. Dist Atty Jones and Assist Dist Atty Casey prosecuted, J W Corcoran and W B Sullivan defended.
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Boston
Joel G. Tyler
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Worcester
Safety Fund National Bank of Fitchburg
Tyler
Circuit Court of Appeals
Atty. Jones
Atty. Casey
United States
O'Meara Takes Majority Control of Boston Journal
Stephen O'Meara, editor and publisher of the Boston Journal, has gained a majority stake by purchasing 100000 dollars in new stock and 50000 dollars in old stock, with the proceeds funding treasury development while existing stockholders retain their interests.
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Boston
Stephen O'Meara
The
Boston Journal
Diseaseed Stowaway on Quarantine Steamer Futz Clarence
The steamer Futz Clarence, sent to quarantine after arrival from Antwerp due to a mysterious illness aboard an Austrian stowaway, will be held until tomorrow and perhaps longer. No diagnosis yet, and the disease’s nature remains undetermined.
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Boston
Antwerp
Fall River Hibernians raise funds to aid Boers
Fall River group joins a national drive subscribing $300 to a fund for Boer relief via the Red Cross. The aid will focus on non medical relief efforts coordinated through the Red Cross society.
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Fall River
Hibernians
Red Cross Society
Beason Hill Speculates On Beacon Hill Committee Seats
Beacon Hill rumors center on Speaker Myers unveiling committee posts Monday with Western Massachusetts influence. Key positions like railroads, judiciary, and Ways and Means are expected to shift among senators and representatives, with Reed, Loyce, and Paton among hopefuls and a Western Mass emphasis shaping the slate.
House chairmanship and ranking posts outlined
The document proposes Representative Smith of Waltham as House chairman, with Mr Kyle of Plymouth returning to the House chairmanship of Mercantile Affairs. Mr Hagbeg of Worcester is suggested as ranking on Military affairs, Capt Gardner of Essex for Senate chairman, Mr Fits of Somerville ranking on Pris ons, Senator Patch for chairman, Davis of Amesbury for roads and bridges, and Langford of Newton for Water Supply.
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General Court
Myers
Western Massachusetts
Crane
Hea
Bradford
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J. J. McCarthy
Silas D. Reed
Taunton
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Joy
Senaors Fairbank
Harwood
Ross
Suffolk
Tolmai
Berkshire
Ree
Reed
Bates
Stanley
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Lou Us
P. Bennet
Fitchburg
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Malden
Saunders
Boston
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Turtle
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Attwill
Lynch
Snator Currier
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Lynn
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Ways
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Adams
Merose
Apsey
Cambridge
Senator Butler
Senator Joy
Senator Patch
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Clemence
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Morse
Belchertown
Paton
Leominsieen
Reynolds
Sussex
Senate
Chamberlain
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Buter
Hanson
Sanderson
Tolman
Whittlesey
Representative Hunt
Worcester County
Luscombe
Cape May
Leach
Bristol
Maxwell
Parsons
Hazileton
Fisheries and Game
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Cohasset
Mills
Newburyport
Federal Relations Committee
Mellen
Harrington
Smith
Patch
Woodsum
Huntress
Middlesex
Representative Smith
Waltham
Mr. Kyle
Hagbeg
Capt. Gardner
Fits
Somerville
Davis
Amesbury
Langford
Newton
Mann
Schenk Disgraced as Vienna Faculty Rebukes Sex Discovery
A Vienna report says Prof. Schenk, who claimed to unveil the secret of sex, has been censured by the University of Vienna faculty and advised to resign as president of its embryological institute. He left on leave with a ministerial pension. The faculty criticized his self advertising and sensational publication of his theories while keeping scientific data confidential. The story recalls his 1898 book detailing a treatment to infallibly govern a child's sex.
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New York
Vienna
Schenk
Europe
Landtag
Austria
Countess of
Warwick
England
Taly
Aosta
Emanuel “Lberto
Frederick
Philip Dresbach
Chicago
Hon G W Murray Dead In New Hampshire
Hon. George W. Murray a noted New Hampshire lawyer died at his Canaan home from apo plexy. Born July 31 1880 in Hill New Hampshire he studied law in Franklin and began practice about 1855. He served Canaan in the Legislature in 1861 and 1866 and helped form New Hampshire constitutional conventions in 1876. He was active in the Methodist Episcopal church and in the Masonic lodge.
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Canaan
N. H
George W. Murray
New Hampshire
Murray
Hill
N. I
Franklin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Inquest Demanded in New Hampshire Axe Attack Death
West Derry N H January 5 The Chester board of selectmen demanded an inquest into the death of Charles Clay who was struck with an axe by Edward Gifford during an assault. The county coroner will hold a hearing likely Saturday or Monday. Gifford admitted the assault claiming self defense. Clay died from a head wound and the charge may be changed to murder or manslaughter. The case draws substantial local interest.
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West Derry
N. H
Chester
Gifford
Eight Trainmen Discharged in Shamokin
Eight Philadelphia and Reading railway conductors and brakemen were discharged in Shamokin Pennsylvania today. They say the firings followed their active membership in the Brotherhood of Trainmen and plans to organize a local branch. Four other train men were discharged at Newbury last night.
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Shamokin
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Brotherhood of
Newbury
Pain Balm Relieves Rheumatism After Other Treatments
J A Dodgen of Alpharetta Ga credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with relief after many medicines and a doctor failed. The advertisement claims thousands cured of rheumatism and that one application relieves pain, with sales through all druggists.
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Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Peruna Claim on Catarrh of the Middle Ear
Emphasizes running ears and deafness as chronic catarrh with Peruna claimed to cure the middle ear condition. Cites multiple patient anecdotes including Scott Bostick, H Walter Brady, Rev. S H Renfro, and Master Murphy, plus a note about a free book from The Peruna Manufacturing Co of Columbus Ohio.
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Peruna
Hartman
Surgical Hotel
Columbus
H. Walter Brady
Cascade, Ark
Peru-na
H. Renfro
Norborne
Master Murphy
Satan
Mitchell County
Texas
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co
Ohio
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