MURDERER FINCH HANGED IN OREGON FOR 1908 FISCHER SLAYING
James A. Finch, attorney and publisher, was executed in Salem for the November 28, 1908 murder of Ralph Fischer in Portland. The case drew out a lengthy legal fight, including appeals to Oregon’s Supreme Court, amid Finch’s earlier political and journalistic roles. Mrs. Finch sought clemency as workmen prepared the gallows. The sentence, carried out after a week of final proceedings, marked a historic end to a dramatic legal saga.
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James Anderson Finch
Oregon
Oregon Pension
Ralph Fiacher
Fischer
Portland
James A. Finch
Ralph Fischer
Finch
Oregon State Bar Association
Bronaugh
Salem
Supreme Court of
Linn County
Capitol Journal
House of Representatives
Interurban Letter Cites Stock Conditions for Riders
A reader’s analysis of interurban lines discusses watered stock and rider impact, noting that the concerns apply to both the national interurban system and Seattle lines. The letter compiles facts to support its viewpoints and aims to inform car riders about the financial basis of the service.
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Fere
Seattle
Does the Interurban fare increase pay for riders and taxpayers
The Star editorial urges that Seattle Tacoma Interurban fare hikes aim to cover alleged outlays totaling about 9.6 million while noting current costs and assets. It questions the legitimacy of bonds and notes and warns residents to seek legislative remedies against perceived overpricing and profiteering by distant interests.
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the Star
Seattle
Renton
Tacoma
Enterprise
Flest
Kitchen Stove Pride Promises Savings in Waldorf Offer
A local advert touts a grand kitchen stove and furniture sale. It promises substantial discounts, claiming up to 30 percent savings on Waldorf lids and other items during a promotional period.
Thund Harness Hanged for 1908 Walla Walla Murder
Thund Harness was hanged at 6 80 this morning for the murder of Mrs. Anna Aldrich on April 30, 1908. He walked to the scaffold with a nervous step, and after a swift trap release, was pronounced dead 13 minutes 90 seconds later. About 600 people sought entry. Harness had enticed Mrs. Aldrich to Copper Canyon and killed her to obtain her land. He had previously been tried once, jurors disagreeing.
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Thund Harness
Anna Aldrich
Father Jones
Onds
Barnes
Harnes
Mra
Aldrich
Ie Wan
Anna Atatton
Copper Canyon
Beautiful girl born to stage royalty at New Theatre
New York November 12 17 year old Leah Hateman Hunter joins the New Theatre cast of great actors. She descends from a long line of stage stars including Joe Powell Kate Bateman and Miss Sidney Crowe. Her temperamental promise and early start age seven are noted as signs of a destined career. Born April 15 1892.
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New York
England
New Theatre
America
Leah Hateman-Hunter
Joe Powell
H. L. Bateman
Kate Bateman
Sidney Crowe
George Harrison Hunter
Roosevelt Faces Plot to Discredit Former President
New York reports Friends of Theodore Roosevelt say a diabolical plan by monopolies aims to tarnish his administration. They cite fears over Taft’s tour and a Bonaparte link to sugar tobacco and powder trusts. A death hoax is described as a sentiment gauge. Roosevelt remains a strong idol.
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New York
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Money Powers
Mrs Murphy Ill After Childbirth Tragedy
Mrs John F Murphy wife of the deputy prosecutor Muja remains seriously ill at home after the loss of a baby Tuesday evening. The family physician reports her condition more favorable this morning though still in danger.
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John F. Murphy
Mu Ja
Mra
Murphy
Rooseveltians Pressure Taft to End Sugar Trust and Other Corporations
The Rooseveltian view urges dissolution of the sugar trust and other closed corporations. They claim interests will sacrifice the trust, placing all facts before Attorney General Wickersham so Taft can claim credit. If insufficient, tobacco and powder trusts would also be targeted, with only Thomas F. Ryan singled out as retiring from business.
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Wickersham
Taft
Rooseveltiana
Thomas F. Ryan
Juvenile seeks reform after bank killings in Indiana
Jeffersonville report says 16 year old Thomas Jefferson Hall killed cashier Fawcett at the New Albany National Bank and fatally wounded President Woodward and chauffeur George Tucker during a noon robbery attempt. He was seized while trying to flee by a fat boat on the Kentucky shore. His father William J. Hall blamed dime novels and said the boy was mind impaired after a childhood head blow.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Thomas Jefferson Hall
Fawcett
Woodward
Tucker
New Albany National Bank
William J. Hall
Hall
George Tucker
Kentucky
Kisses for Wounded Head in Sicilian Actor’s Onstage Kiss
Florence November 12 Silgnor Giovanni Grasso the Sicilian actor became the hero of an onstage accident during a Politeama theatre performance. A dagger slipped from his grip and struck a man in the head. Grasso retrieved the weapon apologized wept and bestowed fifty kisses on the injured patron as amends.
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Ovanni Grasso
Politea
Grasso
Grasco
Modesty Made Him Bachelor of Cincinnati for Life
Julius Lambert, head of a Cincinnati business, remained a lifelong bachelor after 36 years boarding with Frank Stubenranch. He cited respect for women and a belief his earnings were not enough as the reason he never married. Lambert lived comfortably after retiring 16 years ago.
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Cincinnati
Julius Lambert
Frank Stubenranch
Star
Lambert
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