Kidnappers Take Baby In Las Vegas Robbery Plot
Two masked men abducted Waldo Rogers Jr. from his mother at pistol point in Las Vegas New Mexico. They demanded twelve thousand dollars and left a murder threat. The child was released after a ransom payment of twenty two thousand ninety dollars, and authorities warned of possible mob action. The mother offered jewelry and valuables but the abductors insisted on the cash. The father was away at the time. A red lamp notice was used to signal the ransom exchange.
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Las Vegas
N. M2
Waldo Rogers
A. T. Rogers, Jr
Hel Eel
Muad
O'Gorman
Dliver Seine
Justice O'Gorman
Kidnappers Nabbed in Nevada Child Return Mystery
Enrico Alfano known as Camorra chief denies role as threats escalate. A Las Vegas kidnap victim is recovered five miles from a road camp after bandits stole 6000 dollar bundles. Four attackers pursued by posses and bloodhounds toward the Bad Lands near the Oklahoma line. Judge Waldo offers ten thousand dollar reward. locals add three thousand.
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Las Vegas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Wisconsin for Woman Suffrage Passes Statewide
Madison April 1 suffrage for Wisconsin women assured for all offices except president. Senate approved granting ballot rights after a referendum to be decided by voters in 1912. Sponsor Senator James celebrated with cigars from his daughter who led the campaign and arranged candy gifts for non smokers.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
James
Female forger sentenced to two to three and a half years
Miss Susan G. Macomber former confidential book keeper for John Lane Publishing was sentenced by Judge O Sullivan to not less than two years and not more than three years and six months in Auburn prison for forgery in the third degree. She confessed misappropriating about $123 900 of the firm s money over several years while earning $19 a week. Her aged parents were present in court.
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New York
Susan G. Macomber
Keoper
John Lane Publishing Company
Judge O'Sullivan
Auburn
Xioung
Most Feared Man in Italy On Stand Fights His Fate
A dramatic courtroom scene unfolds as Italy’s most feared figure takes the stand facing rigorous cross examination. The defense seeks to cast doubt on longstanding rumors while authorities press for accountability.
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Italy
Italian Camorra figure Denies Power as Trial Captivates Court
In Viterbo Italy April 1 the murder trial of Camorra leader Barone Alfano dominates spectators as he defends himself with dramatic denials. Enrico, portrayed as innocent and persecuted, recalls years of hardship and the death of his brother in a courtroom confession that stuns the crowd. Meanwhile in Albany a deadlocked legislature selects Supreme Court Justice James A. O'Gorman as United States senator after insurgents back his candidacy.
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Iealy
Mturder
Presidnt
Enrico
Camorra
the Marine
Gould
Bianchi
Gennaro Idelli
Vesuvian
Cerser
Petrosiny
Italy
Gennera Cuocccio
Ciro Vitazzi
America
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Petrosino
Albany
Supreme. Court
James A. O.gorman
New York
Tammany Hall
Justice O'Gorman
Chauncey Depew
Organization
Upom
Charles F. Murphy
O'Gormean
Reform Mayor Hangs Self After Reform Plan Fails
Hackettstown N J April 1 Mayor Shafer Sigler committed suicide by hanging after attempting a reform policy his friends blame his act on. He first used a penknife to cut his throat, then hanged himself in his blacksmith shop his wife discovered the body. The mayor elected last November had no known financial troubles and his death follows his unsuccessful effort to push reform.
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Hackettstown
N. J
Shafer Sigler
Sigler
Feigned Death to Escape Creditors in Seaford
Seaford Delaware April 1 authorities and Chicago officials search for Lemuel Tall once of near Galestown Maryland amid claims he feigned death to dodge bills. A Chicago coroner message about his death prompted no verifiable report of any Tall dying there. Relatives in Seaford received the alleged death notice March 12 and a reply was sent but no further word. It is believed Tall, heavily in debt, staged a death to fool creditors.
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Del
Chicago
Lémuel Tall
Galestown
Tull
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