Clergyman Richeson Confesses to First-Degree Murder
The Rev Clarence V T Richeson confessed to killing Avis Linnell the Hyannis choir singer he planned to wed before his engagement to Violet Edmands. He likely faces execution by electric chair with a possible commutation plea to life imprisonment.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Hyannis
Violet Edmands
Pellitier
Richeson
Sanderson
208S
Executive Council
Kellner
John L. Lee
William A. Morse
Lee
Immanuel Baptist Arch
Cambridge
Riche
Yonkers
A Convict Sends $10 to Aid a Family at Christmas
A letter from the Wisconsin State Prison warden reports a convict at Waupun sent a $10 post office money order to fund a Christmas dinner and gifts for a poor family. The prisoner’s name was withheld by request.
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Chicago Tribune
Wisconsin
Waupun
Prosecution Narrowed to Nine Men in Raid
Deputy sheriffs raided a two room shack at the San Pedro springs reservation, charging nine men with misdemeanors while R Reynolds faces a felony count for exhibiting a gambling table. Assistant District Attorney Carl plans an early district court setting for Reynolds, with preliminary hearing slated for the week.
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San Pedro Springs
R. ©. Reynolds
Carl
Reynolds
Reynold
Justice Fisk
Brackenridge Plans Park Around Home
Work is under way to park the land around George W. Brackenridge’s Austin road home. A ditch and eight inch pipe connect to a Salado creek artesian well about three quarters of a mile away. An artificial lake may be built leveraging the land’s topography. Brackenridge calls it an experiment but aims to make a premier private park.
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George W. Brackenridge
Austin Road
Brackenridge
Franks and Compton Indicted in Laredo Murder Case
Webb county grand jury indicts Lonnie A. Franks and J. B. Compton for the December 22 murder of G. J. Levytansky in a Laredo jewelry store. Trial set for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. Special venue drawn. Sheriff Tobin predicts a verdict that afternoon. Tobin testifies for prosecution and says Franks confessed, prompting Compton’s arrest. Franks likely faces life term. immunity promised by District Attorney Walls remains in effect. The prisoners are held separately and will not meet until court.
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John W. Tobin
Laredo
Webb County
Lonnie A. Franks
J. B. Compton
G. J. Levytansky
Walls
Tobin
Franks
Levytansky
Compton
San Antonio Awakening Hope Hinges on City Reform
W B Kelly, former Civic Improvement league president, returned from Los Angeles urging San Antonio to adopt a progressive city administration and a united, representative business group. He says the city has natural advantages and should emulate Los Angeles’ cooperative spirit to grow its population and prosperity.
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San Antonio
W. B. Kelly
Civic Improvement League
Los Angeles
Alamo City
Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo Welcomes Railway Link to San Antonio
The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Railroad Committee pledges strong support for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railway extension. The city offers bonds or substantial inducements and is ready to meet representatives to discuss right of way, terminal grounds, and other terms to secure the line.
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San Angelo
San Antonio
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
Railroad Completion Hope Grows in San Antonio Meeting
A joint conference of San Antonio Civic organizations and the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway company continued Monday after a productive session. Participants from both sides outlined a plan to demonstrate the syndicate’s financial ability to build the road to leading city banks, with further discussions scheduled for 4 o clock.
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R. H. Wester
D. O. Terrell
John B. Carrington
Messrs. Halff
Briam
E. Cowper-Thwaite
Henry W. Quinan
First Pictures Of The Coronation At Delhi
The upper image shows the state entry of King George and Queen Mary into Delhi with the queen’s carriage followed by an Indian bodyguard. A center photo captures vast crowds at the great gate as the king and queen proceed. A third view depicts the state carriage with the queen and Duchess of Devonshire passing through Delhi gates.
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George
Queen Mary
Delhi
India
Jumman Masjid
Duchess of Devonshire
Earl of Dunham
Defense in Packers Case Gains a Point
The defense argues that the government has failed to tie 1902 conspiracies to later periods and that proof must be charged for any 1904 or 1906 combination. Witness contradictions complicate the path to proving guilt, with court rulings imminent and both sides ready for possible Supreme Court appeal.
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Albert H
Henry Veeder
The
Swifts
D. Miles
Grand Jury
Pratt
Supreme Court
Diamond Dick Dies After Train Collision
George B. Mc Clelland known as Diamond Dick dies in Kansas City Kansas from injuries after being run down at a railroad crossing. His body to be taken to Ogdensburg New York, where his parents live. A famed crack shot, he once toured with Buffalo Bill Wild Bill and Texas Jack in show business.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Kansas City
Kan
George B. McClelland
Diamond Dick
McClelland
Buffalo Bill
Wild Bill
No Money Tries Poison Over Christmas Woes
Mrs Minnie Smith of 3321 Klein Street, after exhausting funds on rent and unable to buy Christmas gifts for her eight year old daughter Grace, drank laudanum on Friday and nearly died. She hid on a couch with a cloth over her face as Grace returned from school, shutters closed and a lamp burning low on the parlor table.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
Minnie Smith
Klein Street
Grace
Cities vie for 1912 Democratic convention site
The committee weighs Baltimore St Louis Chicago New York Denver and others to host the 1912 Democratic convention. Baltimore pushes a $100000 pledge but lacks a suitable hall while St Louis touts a 10000 seat coliseum and heat concerns. Denver also competes with western appeal amid party tensions before a national committee vote and a $5 banquet marking the campaign kickoff.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Blackburn
Kentucky
National Committee
Fifth Regiment Armory
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Kansas City
Champ Clark
Clark
New York
Madison Square Garden
Wall Street
Colorado
Texas Publicity Push With Dallas Advertising Meet
Dallas advertising leader John W. Philip says Texas enjoys unprecedented nationwide publicity due to the Dallas convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America. He notes that publicity for Texas could not be matched with $1,000,000 in cash and that the state is the dominant topic in northern and eastern conversations as San Antonio hosts him.
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San Angelo
Texas
Yoakum
South Concho River
Dallas
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
John W. Philip
Out of State
San Antonio
Mr. Philip
Lone Star State
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Charles Street
West Texas
Packers
Uemugrats I Pignghty
NS Am
Bes Rubber
Babcock
North Side Main Plaza
Eas Rubber Tires
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