Gyp The Blood Tiered Gunmen Found Not Guilty of Murder
In New York on November 19 seven gunmen linked to the Rosenthal case were found not guilty of murder in the first degree after a 70 minute jury deliberation. The Becker case saw nearly seven hours before verdict with Charles Becker later sentenced to death by electric chair in Sing Sing. Justice Goff remanded the prisoners to await sentencing, while Becker’s counsel changed hands as Joseph R. Shay replaced Henry W. Hart to aid Becker’s appeal strategy.
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New York
Gyp the Lood
Lefty Louie
Whitey” Wis
Dago Frank
Ctrofiel
Willingerman Rosenthal
Supreme Court
Thisfternoon
Charles Becker
Singng
Goff
Hitey
Lewis
Gort
Jos‘e Goff
Jack Rose
Gother
Beckerry
Rose
Lion
Webber
Schepps
Hermanszenthal
Wallon
Kepps
Shay
Becker
Joseph Ray
Hn W. Hart
Poe
Hern Rosenthal
Liberty ward prank sparks jail for Oria men in dynamite case
Two of the 46 accused in the so called dynamite conspiracy, Smythe and James Ray of Oria Illinois, were jailed as bondsmen withdrew their support. Court opened with attorneys stating the prisoners would remain in custody of U S marshals while bond withdrawals were explained. Ortie McManigal’s confession linked him to the dynamiting in Peoria, connecting to a former Peoria Iron Workers leader.
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Ward Smythe
James Ray
Oria
Ill
Befrara Pte Ind
United Tes
Cotton Market Jumps as December Delivery Hits New High
New York on November 19 reports a rapid advance in the cotton market pushing December delivery to a new high for the season. December contracts rose sharply to 12.14, up 2.05 a bale from yesterday, with January and March up 25 to 30 points amid heavy demand from mills and speculation that actual cotton in the South lags behind futures declines.
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New York
Rapid Vance
Yesay
Weather temperatures and forecast across multiple cities
The report lists observed temperatures and wind directions for cities including San Antonio, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Kansas City, New York, Boston, and Washington. It notes fair conditions, warming Tonight, and Wednesday with varying lows and winds from the southwest or west.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Former Ranger Shot by Mexican Rebels Near Madera
John Brooks former state ranger and Arizona ranger, known coast to border, was killed by Mexican rebels near Chui chupa twenty five miles west of Madera while buying cattle for the Madera company. Portillo rebel jefe was killed by Brooks after Portillo demanded ten dollars as cattle duty.
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EL Paso
Tex
John Brooks
J. R. Hughes
Arizona Rangers
Brownsville
Douglas
Ariz
Madera
Mex
Brooks
Madera Company
John Wren
Chuichupa
Enrique Portillo
Casas Grandes
Portillo
Juarez
Tracy Aubert
Women fill Fort Worth court as Sneed murder trial opens
Well dressed elderly women occupy front seats before the Sneed murder trial, with Ireland Hampton and George Du Pree testifying about the shooting near Captain Boyce. Dr. W. E. Chilton recalls examining Boyce and pictures of wounds are discussed as Barney Morton describes the cafe scene at the Metropolitan hotel during the shooting.
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Fort Worth
Tex
John Beal Sneed
Ireland
Hampton
Northside
DuPree
Sneed
W. E. Chilton
Captain Boyce
Hanger
Barney Morton
Metropolitan
Billy Moore
Dr. Chilton
High court to hear habeas plea of Mexican prisoners
A judge will hear applications for a writ of habeas corpus for Col Pascual Orozco Sr and Gen David de la Fuente, held at Fort Sam Houston, to decide if the president can suspend such rights during peacetime and what charges, if any, may follow. The proceedings mark a test of civil versus military authority.
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San Antonio
Austin
Pascual Orozco Sr
David de la Fuente
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
T. 8. Maxey
Federal Court
J. F. Wolters
de la Fuente
Miller
Orozco
United States
Charles A. Boynton
Waco
Wilson forges ahead as wife unpacks after trip
President elect Wilson says he is beginning to forget politics as Mrs. Wilson unpacks in Hamilton Bermuda. Earlier injuries from an automobile accident no longer trouble him and the head wound plaster has come off signaling healing.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Wilson
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Contest Announcement
The Light will feature a three color Thanksgiving Day page with a feast scene and notices from eleven local firms about dinner essentials. Prizes total five, three and two dollars for the best menus and table decoration ideas. Submit by Friday noon to the Thanksgiving Editor The Light. Winning menus run next Sunday November 24. Judges are Gustave F M Beraud L Giucharaud and A H Solomon chiefs of St Anthony Menger and Gunter hotels.
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The
Light
the Light
Gustave F. M. Beraud
L. Giucharaud
A. H. Solomon
Actress leaps to death after saving baby in hotel fire
In Los Angeles a deadly St. George hotel fire on East Third near Maine killed at least three and injured about twenty. Actress Mrs. Charlotte Harrington died after tossing her 18 month old daughter into a net and missing the blanket. Oscar Jones kept the elevator running to evacuate guests.
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Los Angeles
Cal
St. George
East Third Street
Maine
Charlotte Harrington
Joseph Martin
Baby Harrington
Ray Harrah
F. J. Bock
Oscar Jones
Harrington
Ella Moran
Bock
Two Train Bandits Hold Up Passengers in Iowa
Two robbers stopped passenger train No 12 on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line between Mystic and Ottumwa Iowa late last night thefts total about 350 dollars A West passenger A Young lost 80 dollars and a diamond ring companion J A Zook 72 35 in cash Robbers boarded at Mystic 30 miles south of Ottumwa They robbed the porter the sleeper and the observation car Conductor Davis was forced to surrender 29 80 and a diamond stud Brakeman Wells money was not taken The attackers rode the platforms through the train as it neared Ottumwa and escaped when the speed dropped Police and sheriff with bloodhounds pursued four suspects already arrested
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Mystic
A. Young
West
J. A. Zook
Young
Zook
Davis
Wells
Market Street
Colonel Roosevelt Assassin Declared Insane
A five alienists panel found John Schrank insane after evaluating his attack on Colonel Roosevelt. The verdict blocks trial for attempted murder and commits Schrank to the Northern Hospital for the insane at Oshkosh, possibly for life. Judge Backus warned against premature disclosures during ongoing examinations. End testimony also reported in the Sidna Allen murder trial in Wytheville as the Hillsville court case nears jury instructions.
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Milwaukee
Backus
John Schrank
Colonel Roosevelt
Schrank
Roosevelt
Northern Hospital
Oshkosh
Commission of Alienists
Allen
Wytheville
Sidna Allen
Allen Mountain
Hillsville
Six Die as North and South Trains Collide Near Norlina
Six men were killed and six injured when a northbound Florida Cuba train and a southbound Seaboard Air Line train collided near Granite just south of the Virginia border in North Carolina. Crew members and express messengers were among the victims. Officials set no determined cause, with investigators ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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North Carolina
Norlina
N. C
G. Gray
Jame Ruffin
O. V. Priddy
Boykins
King
W. R. Tighlimann
Richmond
Bryant
Coats
Roundtree and Brown
Pullman
Coates
Granite
State Line
Norfolk
Raleigh
Beckham
Three Die and Four Are Wounded in New York Raid
In New York last night detectives killed Henry Vogel and a woman identified as Lottie Vogel during a raid on Vogel's rooms. Detective John Allen died, four others were wounded, two of them fatally. Police also seized trunks and bags believed to contain loot. Sophie Beckendorf, 18, implicated Vogel as a fence for servant girl robberies.
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New York
Henry Vogel
Lottie
John Allen
Uptown
Vogel
Luigi Gerardi
William Butler
Martin 8. Fay
Louis Mondsheim
Allen
Fay
Butler
Mondsheim
Doragieski
Lottie Vogel
Sophie Beckendorf
Severe Mexico City quake damages outskirts and walls
A powerful quake struck Mexico City at 7 15 am for over three minutes. Brick walls and small houses collapsed while pavements buckled and water mains broke. Police reports note a worker crushed by a train and possible deaths in scattered districts.
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Mexico City
Guerrero
Balkans 1 Chant Plea Hours Peage Terms Relaxed
European powers push influence to ease harsh terms after a 1919 plan faces backlash. Brief notes indicate pleas for moderation and a softer settlement for Balkan states amid ongoing negotiations.
Allies to Speak Direct With Turkey After Armistice
A news dispatch from Constantinople reports an eight hour armistice between Bulgarians and Turks at Tchataldja to bury the dead. Balkan powers signaled willingness to treat for peace terms without mediation, as the Porte asked for direct talks with Turkey. Mediation is deemed unnecessary while European powers seek lenient terms.
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London
Tchataldja
Constantinople
Balkans
Turkey
Balkan
Russia
Roumania
Allies Agree to Turkish Armistice and Peace Talks
The Balkan nations consent to discuss armistice terms and eventual peace with Turkey. Bulgaria and allied cabinets of Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece appoint plenipotentiaries to negotiate with the Turkish commander and pursue peace.
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Sofia
Servia
Montenegro
Greece
King to Enter Monastir Triumphantly After Capture
Belgrade reports Turkish casualties in three days of fighting before Monastir fell exceed 10 000. Servians gained heavy booty including field guns rifles and supplies. King Peter of Servia to enter Monastir in triumph as one month of fighting ends Turkish rule in Servia. Russia denies Athens claim of recognizing Greek occupation.
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Monastir
Old
Servia
Peter of
Russia
ST. Peters
URG
Athens
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