Mary Rogers Trial Ends With Treacherous Plot and Death
In Vermont at White River Junction the decay of a murder case reaches its end as Mary Rogers faces execution after a web of deceit. Marcus and Leon Perham tied into a scheme that led to Mark Rogers death by chloroform and drowning. The tainted wife then implicates her husband and directs police to the crime scene.
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Windsor, Wiz
Mary Rogers
Father Delaney
Rogers
McCauley
White River Junction
Bell
Vermont
Tate
Federal
Pather
Leon Perham
Mary
Marcus
Mark
Leon
Bith
Rennington
Mary Rogers Trial Details Between Husband and Wife in 1903
Summary unknown due to garbled text. Incomplete lines describe Mrs. Mary Rogers accused of murdering Marcus Rogers in August 1903 after a troubled marriage. The fragment mentions separation, a desire to remarry, and an insurance motive.
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Mary Rogers
Marcus Rogers
Augus
Mary
Dever
Benning
Marcus Car
Jack Falls
Mary and Marcus Entangled in a Grim Jailhouse Tale
The narrative follows Marcus and Mary as a cruel plot unfolds with bondage and sudden tension. Mary escapes, then Marcus is restrained while Leon orchestrates a brutal drama. Mary confesses to murdering her nine month old baby and discarding the body in a well. Public reaction includes numerous appeals by prominent women to save her from the gallows.
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Leon
Mary
United States
West Green Lake residents sue Seattle Electric over car routes
Citizens on the west map of Green Lake plan to go to court to compel Seattle Electric to restore equitable service. A Green Lake Improvement Club meeting set the action, with a five member committee forming to hire lawyers and press the case. The dispute centers on current shuttle routes around the lake and a proposal for bi directional tracks to serve both sides all day.
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Green Lake
Seattle Electric Company
Green Lakd Improvement Club
Woodland
Park
Woodland Park
West Shore
West Side
East Shore
Lake Shore
Community Toward Law Reform Sparks Jail Debate
In King County public reaction grows as jail population swells and fines mount. Jailer Wise notes record numbers behind bars while officials discuss the impact of the accumulated sentence law. appeal trials stall and cases like Butler’s highlight ongoing enforcement tensions amid a century of prosecutions.
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King County
Wise
King
Tate
Butler
Oie
Nelson Wins Veuier Block Road Cut Contract
The county commissioners let the contract to E. Nelson for removing earth from the Veuier block between Third and Fourth streets to the new grade lines. Nelson bid 21 cents a cable yard and worked under County Surveyor Valentine’s supervision. other bids came from the International Contract Company and C. J. Erickson and McHugh.
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E. Nelson
Nelson
Conta
Valentine
C. J. Erickson
Eg McHugh
Lumberman Purchases Timber Lands Amid Fraud Claims
Hiram Goddard of this city bought 7000 acres from Horace G McKinley but alleges certificates are fraudulent. He claims losses from 160000 to 200000. United States Secret Service pursue charges, McKinley named as the first man convicted in Oregon.
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Lacross
Hiram Goddard
Horace G. McKinley
Goddard
United States Secret Service
McKinley
Oregon
White Dove Returns to OBrien Nest
Peace and goodwill settle in the OBrien school district after a house warming in the new $6,000 schoolhouse. Old friends reunite, handshakes are shared, and readers note that consolidation boundary issues have been resolved amid cheerful youngsters enjoying sweets.
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White Dove
O'Brien
O'rien
Gypsy King Arrested After Seattle Encampment Raid
Pete Mitchell known as the Gypsy King was arrested in police court on a disorderly person charge. Patrolman McDonald made the arrest as about a hundred followers camped at South Seattle celebrate with mixed ceremonies and intoxicants. Mitchell posted $25 bail and was released until trial.
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Pete Mitchell
Mitchell
McDonald
South
Seattle
Coroner’s Jury Clears Minting Co. in Ravensdale Mine Disaster
A coroner's jury summoned at Ravensdale by Assistant Coroner Wiltaie absolved the minting company of responsibility for the death of Louis Kuntz and for the permanent injuries to Robert Souscinski and William Prince in last Sunday's Ravensdale mine disaster.
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Ravensdale
Wiltaie
Louis Kuntz
Robert Souscinski
William Prince
Fire Nearly Destroys Becond and Pike Bon Marche Unit
A rear blaze at 1416 First Street near the Bon Marche department store threatened a major blaze yesterday afternoon. Firefighters arrived within minutes, suppressing the flames and preventing extensive damage to the clothing shop and adjacent areas.
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Bon Marche
Becond and
Pike
Walla Walla Man Hanged for 1903 Saloon Murder
Dee and Gus McPhail, 54, were executed at daybreak in the state prison for the murder of Fred Alderson in a Darring ton saloon brawl on May 1, 1903. One feigned insanity to avoid suspicion, succeeding in the death without a falter.
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Walla Walla, Dee
Gus McPhail
State Prison
Fred Alderson
Darrington
Snohomish County
Warner Dies On Gallows At San Quentin
Walter Warner, convicted of murdering Marie Tomaya in Santa Barbara in June 1904, was hanged this morning in the prison yard at San Quentin. The case had gone to the supreme court after appeal, but the lower court’s judgment stood.
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Walter Warner
Marie Tomaya
Santa Barbara
Supreme Court
Con- Warner
Mitchell
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Death Claims Senator Mitchell from Blood Poisoning
Portland official news reports the death of Senator Mitchell at 11 40 this morning due to complications from blood poisoning after four teeth were extracted yesterday.
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Portland
Ofc
Senator Mitchell Near Death After Trial and Conviction
Portland dispatch reports Senator Mitchell, aged over seventy, unconscious after four teeth were pulled and severe bleeding. His health has declined from diabetes and years of stress from the public lands trial with John H Mitchel and Binger Hermann. He resigned from committee chair and all committees citing ill health.
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Mitchell
John H. Mitchel
Binger Hermann
Washington
Oregon
Oreegon
Senate
W. C. Chapman
Tacoma
Postesestall J. & Minto
D. M. Dunne
Allen R. Joy
Portland
John H. Mite Jr
Hiram F. Mitchell
Regular
New York
Paris
Hves
Canton
James J. Hill
Columbia
Witte Resigns as Emperor Confronts Defection Crisis
In St Petersburg a tense scene followed Count Witte's resignation. The emperor refused to relieve him, tore up the document, and Witte was left in office amid a political crisis. Reports say Witte felt the crisis could not be repaired and sought restraint from Nae. A later incident in Exaterineslay saw an arsenal seizure as unrest grows and a postal telegraph strike looms toward resolution.
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Witte
ST. Petersburg
Dee
Exaterineslay
Nansen Elusive on Northwest Passage Report Arrives in Seattle
Captain Admunsen’s 1080 word Arctic report near Dawson is forwarded to Professor Nansen via Seattle. The Norwegian government backs funds for Admunsen and a reception plan in Seattle is discussed. He is expected to arrive in Dawson tonight or tomorrow and await further instructions.
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Roand Admansen
Dawson
Professor Naneen
United States
Seattle
Northwest Passage
Gilaseford
Christiania
Nansen
Bug
Admunsen
Fleary Land
San Francisco
Professor Nahsen
Fire devastates Union Drydock and Erie Railroad shops
Fire this morning destroyed the Union Drydock company shops and the Erie railroad home in Buffalo. Loss estimated at $200,000. Fire officials say no injuries were reported as crews battled the blaze through the morning.
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Buffalo
Dec
Union Drydock Company
Erie Railroad
Judge Awards Several Judgments and Removals in Local Cases
Judge Frater awarded William M. Lucas 416.79 against W. H. Thompson and others for a house built for the defendant. H. B. Worthen and others won 442.85 against Ben Silverman and others over unpaid work on a Shoot the Chutes ride. Charles Livingstone was discharged as receiver of Eureka Gold Mining Co after settlement. Thomas Sanderson contesting a rail tariff dispute claims a misbilled charge of 200 for shipping a load via Great Korn to Ballard. Thomas Henrye, a bookkeeper, was fined and jailed 80 today for theft of butter rolls from a weree December 7. The dyees meeting adjourned after 4 eae. e
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Judge Frater
William M. Lucas
W. H. Thompson
Funeral delayed for Prof Frederick Schulze on Yesler Way
Relatives of Prof Frederick Schulze who died at his home on Yesler Way announce his funeral is postponed awaiting telegram replies from friends in the east where he was known and respected. A mass meeting of Washington shingle manufacturers is planned for Tuesday December 19 with a likely motion to formalize the temporary Shingle Mille bureau.
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The
Shingle Mille Bureau
Corson Named to County Medical Office After Shootout
Dr W H Corson was formally brought into county office this afternoon after an earlier gun attack in which he was shot in the head and slightly wounded during an attempted jail break by John Hildebrand. Dr O Rourke’s associate, Dr B P N, who has run the county hospital for over two years, is expected to be reappointed as assistant.
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W. H. Corson
Office of
County Law
O'Rourke
Corson
John Hildebrand
Skookemville Mock Convention Nominates City Trek
In Christensen's hall Arcade building tonight the Young Men's Republicans stage a mock convention to nominate a municipal trek for Skookemville. Club members envision a city and prepare for the bust session as the economy is discussed.
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Skookemville
Nilding
Government Garnishment Filed On Adams Stock
United States District Attorney Jenne A. Prythle filed garnishment papers this afternoon against shares owned by George E. Adams, a defaulting cashier of the United States may office, tied to the real estate firm Guion & Co.
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ADAMS
United States
Jenne A. Pry
George E. Adama
United States Animay
Guion & Co
Light for St Seattle and Kirkland Disincorporation Case
Inspector Sheldon surveyed BoutheSattle for a possible street lamp line to the Place and to mark lamp locations. Kirklanders packed Judge Frater's court to hear Judd and Sampson argue why an election on disincorporation should not occur. The court ruled that Mayor RD Collins and five councilmen may not electioneer, a point contested by the lawyers.
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Sheldon
BoutheSattle
Kirklanders
Kirkland
Opening of New Union Depot Poised for March Ceremonies
Officials of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific weigh formal opening of the new union passenger depot with elaborate ceremonies planned for the late March readiness. Speeches by city and county leaders and a musical program are proposed.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Union
City Faces $850 Bill for Improper Tax Change
North Seattle property assessment error forces city to pay $850 from general fund. An alternative would be a reassessment costing about $350, as ruled by Assistant Corporation Counsel Thorgrimson.
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Seattle
Thorgrimson
Post Office Executives Gain Power to Fire Without Hearing
The president issued an order granting heads of the executive department of the post office the authority to discharge employees without a hearing. Previously the employee could respond before the civil service commission, which acted as the review authority.
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Post Office
Civil Service Commission
Grout Seeks Help For Jobless Men On Street Corners
City employment manager Grout frets that many men waiting for work lack funds even for car fare and basic needs. He notes men say they have no money for days and show empty pockets, raising questions about how they eat and where they sleep.
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Manager Grout
Mr. Grout
Larsen vs Allen Steamship Firm Wins Damages for Plaintiff
Enoch Larsen sues Allen Steamship Co of Chicago and is awarded 6500 dollars before Judge Yakey this morning. Mayor Ballinger represents the defendant. The company seeks to make Andrew Chilberg pay part of the damages by garnishing his receipts and seizing a large deposit held at its Chicago offices.
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Enoch Larsen
Allen Steamship Company
Chicago
Yakey
Mayor Ballinger
Steamship Company
Andrew Chilberg
Ordinance to Restrict Street from Whatcom Bay to East Waterway
An ordinance will be proposed to block a street running west from Whatcom Bay to the east waterway to keep the east waterway accessible for future docks for ocean steamers and railroad terminals and prevent congestion at the south end.
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Whatcom
Robbery Report During Fire Scene In South Seattle
While fire apparatus rushed to the scene yesterday afternoon, W. A. Cole of South Seattle was robbed as a thief snatched her purse and fled in the commotion. The purse held $18 and several trinkets.
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W. A. Cole
Seattle
Pleads for Water Injunction in City Case
Alpheus Byers argued for a permanent injunction to stop the city from shutting off water at his premises 418 Borenay later used by F A Ghighione Co macaroni factory. A temporary injunction had been granted. O A Tucker defended the city. A second suit against the waterworks, Seattle hotel vs city over a $500 damage claim from a burst water main, was heard with L B Youngs testifying for the city. O B Thorgensen represented the city.
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Alpheus Byers
Frater
Borenay
F. A. Ghighione & Co
O. A. Tucker
Albertson
Seattle
L. B. Youngs
Ecity Waterworks
O. B. Thorgensen
Ink firm manager loses fingers in barrel collision
Bob Sawyer, manager of the California Ink Company, was injured yesterday when two barrels rolled and collided in an alley near the Times building, severing two fingers. He returned to work at his shop today.
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Times
Bob Sawyer
California Ink Company
Sawyer
Police Relief Association Elects Officers at Headquarters
The Police Relief association elected officers yesterday afternoon at police headquarters. Patrolman J. C. Wickman was named president, J. Decker was elected vice president, Captain Ward took the treasurer role, and Captain Jaubecher will serve as secretary. Several trustees were chosen.
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Police Relief Association
J. C. Wickman
J. Decker
Ward
Treasury
Jaubecher
Young Doctor Murdered in New York
Dec 8 Dr. John Matheson a young physician was murdered early today apparently by robbers while on a professional visit in New York City.
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New York
John Matheson
Spokane land fraud suspect Brokaw jailed after flight
G C Brokaw linked to land frauds near Spokane, who fled last June by stowing away to Australia and Hawaii, was recaptured and jailed by U S Marshal Hopkins. Co-defendants W S Bone and W B Barrett are imprisoned at McNeil's Island.
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G. C. Brokaw
Spokane
Australia
Honolulu
United States
Hopkins
B. R. Hendry
District of Hawaii
Brokaw
W. Bone
Coast Lumbermen to Elect Officers at Two Meetings
Within 30 days two important meetings of coast lumber men will be held. Officers will be elected at each gathering. Tacoma will host the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association semi annual session on Tuesday while the Southwestern Washington Lumber Manufacturers' Association plans to meet early next month.
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Tacoma
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Assolation
Southwestern Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Endorse Park Bond At Renton Hill Meeting
At a packed Renton Hill Improvement Club gathering at the Eighteenth Ave club house last night the park bond issue was warmly endorsed. A committee was named to appeal to the board of public works and file a formal complaint about paving work in the Renton Hill district. Several other resolutions were adopted.
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Renton Hill
Regrading Denny Hill Sparks Neighborhood Circulation
Residents of the Denny Hill area near Westlake Boulevard Becond Pike and Denny Way circulate proposals for regrading. The city street committee discussed the matter at yesterday's meeting. Kerr Powell Jobson and Newcomb have formed the Pike Street Market Company with 5000 dollars and the National Meat Company with 6000 dollars in capital.
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Denny Hill
Westlake Boulevard
Pike
Denny Way
WW. Kerr
H. M. Powell
Frank Jobson
Leroy V. Newcomb
Pike Street Market Company
National Meat Company
Japanese suspect charged after failed kidnapping at hotel
A Japanese man TERRORIZER alas Funada was formally charged after firing three rounds at K Inoue during an attempted kidnapping at the Deare born hotel on Maynard. The incident caused panic and police are probing an alleged blackmail and kidnapping ring. John Doe Hasagawa, alias ac.
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Alas
Funada
Toshi Masawa
Shikashi
K. Inoue
Deare Born
Maynard
John Doe Hasagawa
Tacoma Grand Jury Petitioners Probe Graft Charges
A petitioner committee presented evidence to Judge Snell in Tacoma as they seek a grand jury inquiry into graft among city officials. Prosecuting Attorney Bates offered to prosecute any officials if petitioners provide sufficient evidence, but the petitioners refused to share details with him.
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Tacoma
Snell
Criminal Department of the Superior Court
Bates
Death of Charles Staempfel at 2216 residence
Charles Staempfel, 77, died yesterday at his home 2216. Madie Staempfel, son Charles Frederick Staempfel, is mentioned as a cousin of President Jacob Staempfel of Erland who served as an arbitrator in dama claims against the States and Great Britain. Rev W D Simonds will conduct funeral services at the residence Sunday afternoon.
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Charles Staempfel
Madie
Charles Frederick Staempfil
Mr. Staempfil
Jacob Staempfil
Erland
Dama
Great Britain
W. D. Simonds
Incorporation Plans Adopted for Alaska Yukon Exposition
Temporary directors met at the chamber of commerce to discuss plans for incorporating the Alaska Yukon exposition. Twenty five responsible appointees will form the board to execute the project, with a capitalization of $300000. Julia Burns appeals a judgment on assault and battery and posted a $50 bail bond in the superior court clerks' office.
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chamb @ commerce rooms
Fve
Julia Burns
Justice Court
Superior Court
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