Women of Vermont Fight Clemency Over Rogers Execution
In Windsor Vermont Mary Rogers, condemned for murdering her husband, faced a drawn out fight over clemency as lawmakers debated a bill to commute her sentence. Despite strong public protests and dramatic speeches, Governor Bell stood firm, and Rogers awaited execution on February 34 in the Windsor jail with only 12 spectators present.
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Ndsor
Mary Rogers
Ward
Vermont
Rogers
Legisla
Mra
Prom
Judiciary Committee
House of Representa
D. J. O'Sullivan
Albans
United States
O'Sullivan
D. L. 11Ard
Cabot
Rose
Mercy
Windsor
Mrs. Rogers
Henry H. Peck
White River Junction
Windsor County
Prieopera
Homers
Swift Bout Looms In Bout Between Iles and Byrne
Boxing card highlights an anticipated clash as Joe Behndt faces Tom Byrne next Tuesday night. The taller heavier opponent from Chicago is favored to disrupt Byrne, with confidence high among friends about evading his rushes. Earlier, Tommy Dolan and Chick Hudson with Harry Ward are set for six rounds, plus Dougherty versus Harry Brown in a four round lightweight bout.
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Iles
Joe Behndt
Tommy Byrne
Etanda
Welaha
Chicago
Tommy
Hurns
Harry
Chick Hudson
Harry Ward
Tommy Dolan
Firemen
Pride
Chris Mupden
Tacoma
Dougherty
Harry Brown
San Ranciaco
Ponds
Third Avenue Hall Dynamited in Madi son Street Blast
An explosion at the Third Avenue hall at Third Avenue and Madison Street shortly before 1 am caused extensive damage to the structure and contents. Police and detectives search for a motive amid theories of dynamite, gas buildup, or revenge by disgruntled lodge members. No one was in the building. no insurance coverage left the leaseholder faces a heavy loss.
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Third Avenue Hall
Third Avenue
Madison Street
Cook
Fire Department
First Hill
McCormack
First Presbyterian Church
A. H. McCormack
Tragic Seattle Ice Worker Killed by Shaft
Robert Smith night engineer for Seattle Ice Co died after clothing entangled in a rapidly turning shaft. Marty Keys discovered the body in the engine room, officers and Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated before Smith’s body was moved to Bonney-Watson morgue. He was 34, married, and lived on First Avenue.
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Robert Smith
Seattle Ice Company
Smith
Marty Keys
Keys
Keefe, Peterson
Olmatead
Philbrick
Arnold
Bonney-Watson
First Avenue
Tram Car Plunges Over Embankment After Block Knocked Free
A tram from Pine Street to Hotel Washington ran away at eight on Saturday night. A heavy wooden block toppled from the track end sending the car down the hill into the street. Passengers escaped before the final plunge. Mrs. Carrierge sprained her ankle leaping from the car. The brakeman failed to curb the speed in time. The car fell into the street below as it left the track.
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Carrierge
Blanchard Street
Cleveland Preaches Unity at 50th YMCA Anniversary
Cleveland spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association. The ex president urged unity and Christianity's influence among nations. A separate report notes tailor Mr Thal was arrested on insanity charges after visions of a male bloodthirsty quartet. He remains in custody pending mental evaluation.
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Adelphila
Trover Cleveland
Hiladelphia Young Meno Christian Association
Apolice
Ita
1. Thal
Ben Thompson
Scalded New York Tailors Die in Bath House Fire
Abraham Pasternak and Peter Roos, tailors, died in a Russian bath house on Hester Street after being forgotten in the steam room. They struggled to escape but were scalded to death. The proprietor and attendants remain in custody as police investigate.
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New York
Abraham Pasternak
Peter Roos
Hester Street
Russians Repulsed After Five Days of Fighting on Kakhe River
Official St. Petersburg reports confirm four Japanese successes on the Kakhe river amid severe fighting. General Bakharoff acknowledges the failure of the Russian attack to turn the Japanese left and the loss of Sandepas after heavy bombardment and a brutal counterattack.
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London
Kakhe
Bakharoff
St. Petersburg
Sandepas
Fast Century Run by Deep Sea Divers Raises City of Puebla Anchor
Captain W. D. Snyder and four divers raised the 1,400 pound anchor from the City of Puebla from 84 feet in 29 minutes. Oscar Johnson, D. M. Johnson, Oscar Carlson aided the operation, completed at 4 pm. Their feat earns praise from Pacific Coast Steamship officials as the swiftest submarine work in the area.
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W. D. Snyder
City
Puebla
Seattle
Snyder
Oscar Johnson
D. MH. Johnson
Oscar Carlson
Captain Snyder
City of
Topeka
Everett
University rowing practice postponed after boat thefts
The university rowing crew planned to row on Lake Washington today under James Knight but practice is postponed due to thieves breaking into the boathouses and stealing shell parts. Professor Alden will host his English history class at his home next Tuesday with guest of honor Bernard Pelly.
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University
Lake Washington
James Knight
Alden
The
Fifteenth Avenue Northeast
Firlish
Hernard Pelly
Seattle Electric Weighs Franchises For Fort Lawton Streetcar
The Seattle Electric Company presents its streetcar route franchise to the city council for a Fort Lawton line. Construction must start within 30 days of grant and be finished within a year, with completion in six to eight months if approved. The route follows the army post road, with plans to extend along the bluff to boost Magnolia bluff as a premier residential area.
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Seattle Electric Company
Fort Lawton
Army Post
Army Post Road
Ballard Line
Grand Boulevard
Great Northern
Smith’s Cove
Magnolia Bluff
Washington
Seattle urged to host next national Republican convention
A citywide movement gains favor to bring the 1908 national Republican convention to Seattle. Business leaders, newspaper staff, and delegates estimate 1 000 to 2 000 attendees and significant money flow. Senator elect Piles backs the plan, pledging effort and support. Seattle says it can accommodate and would gain major publicity and commercial benefits.
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Star
Seattle
North West
Piles
Chamber to study water rate policy before July cut
The city chamber of commerce committee will meet tomorrow to frame a report on the water department finances and potential rate reductions. The group plans to present policy considerations only and is not expected to endorse radical retrenchment. The finance committee already plans a 25 percent rate reduction next July, awaiting chamber whitewash. mayor and police officials back Maison Barberis operations and the Comique matter remains unresolved pending Lic Inspector Marsh report.
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Chamber of Commerce
Water Department
Chamber
Star
Finance Committee
Maison Barberis
Barberis
Comique
Marsh
Market Prices And Goods Listed In Regional Markets
A lengthy set of market figures shows Deans, Lima beans, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, onions, spinach, turnips, rutabagas, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes with varied per cwt per sack and per dot prices. Fruit and produce items include bananas, dates, figs, grape fruit, lemons, oranges, pears, apples, cranberries, pomegranates, and pineapples with prices. Dairy and eggs list Oregon and Washington cheese, cream brick, butter, and storage. poultry and honey prices are also noted for various prepared forms and regional sources.
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California
White River
Oregon
Washington
Busy session for license and revenue committee
A brief session of the license and revenue committee is set for this afternoon. Chairman Benjamin is absent in Arkansas for a month. other members will handle business, including transfer of Clement Marcello’s liquor license to Jack Barberis, new saloon permits for Dugdale & Stanley, and a Comique theater conditions report. Proposed extensions of saloon limits and removal of two Third and Union corner saloons are likely, with plans tied to federal occupancy.
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License and Revenue Committee
Benjamin
Arkansas
Jack Barberis
Clement Marcello
Dugdale & Stanley
Comique Theater
Third Avenue
Pike
Union Streets
Methodist Protestant Church
Third and
Union
Federal
Prices across goods in California and Washington markets
The listing compiles per pound and per unit prices for honey, sugars, meats, seafood, flour, grains, and feeds across California and Olympia Washington. It notes in many lines state and city references, with varied price points such as $4.90 for honey form, $2.60 for 24 lb boxes, $6.06 for beet sugar, and multiple flour brands priced from about $4.25 to $8.00 per unit, alongside livestock and farm feed costs for regional trade.
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California
Lée
Yakima
Olympia
Graham
Farina
Pearl Barney
New York Stocks End Strong After Firm Opening
Stocks closed solid after a firm start and a second hour dip. Union Pacific led rails with a high of 1231-2 and closed at 128, up 11-8 from Saturday. market seen in fairly good condition despite Russian tensions. Copner, Union Pacific, Steel, Penney, and Iloia cited as likely to rise further.
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Close
Atchison
Amal
Can. Pac
Erie
Common
Central
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Mo. Pac
People's Gas
Penna
Reading, Com
R. L
St. Paul
UN. Pac
U. S&s
Union Pacific
Copner
Steel
Penney Iloia
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Gigney Nan
Archibald
House
Hillard
Emeline Meeker
State Prison
Leon Perham
Chickering
Chas
J. Bell
Pas
Pine Street
Hotel Washington
Cleveland
Strictly Fresh Ranch
Brazil
Ohio
Mturkeen
Minnesota
Pillsbury
Pillsbury’s
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Holly
Golden Northwest
Top Reich
Centennials
Kent
Ceareats
Hiay
Washine
Aisike
W. & Ayer & Co
Columbia Street
Se We
Park
W. A. Ryer & CO
Columbia St
Ground Floor
Haller
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