Vermont Woman Mary Rogers Dies in Jail Yard Execution
Windsor Vermont December 8 Mrs Mary Rogers died in the jail yard this afternoon after her execution was carried out for the murder of her husband Marcus Rogers to obtain life insurance and marry another man. The narrative recounts the sequence leading to the death and notes Governor Bell did not intervene.
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Windsor
Mary Rogers
C. J. Bell
Vermont
Martha Place
Brooklyn
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Chronology of the Mary Rogers Crime
A timeline of the Mary Rogers case from 1902 to 1905 detailing murder, arrests, trial, verdicts, sentences, reprieves, and appeals. Notable moments include Perham and Mrs. Rogers arrest, trial onset, guilty verdicts, hangings, life terms, solitary confinement, reprieves, and Supreme Court actions.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Bennington Woman Executed After Dark Conspiracy
The Bennington case ends with Mary Rogers executed after a plotted murder of her husband Rogers. Leon Perham testified as a key witness after Rogers’s life insurance and infidelity fueled the plan. The governor declined to intervene and federal writs loomed at the last moment.
Russian Premier Witte Resigns as Czars Roar Follows
Count Witte submitted his resignation as premier in St. Petersburg on December 8, provoking a furious scene. The czar tore up the document and flung the pieces at Witte, demanding he remain until the crisis eased. Witte cited mistreatment by the czar as his reason for stepping down.
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St. Petersburg
Edybuhnen
Count Witte
Witte
Wittee
All Codys Horses Killed At Marseilles Show
In Marseilles France all horses of Colonel William F Cody Wild West show were killed after glanders fears. Government vets had certified eradication but Cody Bailey chose drastic measure to calm farmers. Saddles gear and stable clothing burned and cars disinfected as Cody buys a new stud in the United States.
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Marseilles
France
William F. Cody
Cody
James A. Bailey
Purchaser Questioned Over Hyde Interest in Equitable Society
Witness Ryan testifies before committee regarding the Hyde Interest in Equitable Society. Tory accompanies as context as investigators seek details on ownership and control of the entity's stake.
Paid Half a Million for Stock to Protect Business Interests
Thomas F. Ryan testified before the insurance committee that he paid a personal half million dollars to J H Hyde for 502 Equitable shares. He placed the stock with trustees, denying any collateral purpose or plan to repurchase, saying the purchase aimed to avert a potential receiver and protect business stability.
Examining the Books in Utility Probes Continues
An accountant reviews the books of several utility firms as part of an ongoing inspection begun yesterday. The street railway and gas companies are under accountancy, while a citizens' committee delays reporting awaiting Mr. Andrews negotiations success.
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Andrews
Death claims Senator John H. Mitchell after tooth extraction
Prominent senator John H. Mitchell dies following an extraction procedure that led to fatal bleeding. News notes the fallen official's long career in the upper house and the circumstances surrounding his death.
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John H. Mitchell
Remarkable Career Ended by Senator Mitchell’s Death
Portland obituary recalls United States Senator Mitchell born John Hipple Mitchell, linked to land fraud prosecutions, dies after post dental hemorrhage. Detail notes his Oregon years, name change, scandal exposure by the Oregonian, and his court battles while highlighting his long Senate tenure and surviving family.
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Washington County
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California
United States
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Portland Oregonian
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Pacific Coast
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William B. Allison
Senate
Allison
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
New Jersey Sanitary Association Opens 31st Meeting
The thirty first annual meeting in Lakewood opens with a keynote by Dr Norton L. Wilson on Our Association. Dr Schauffler and Dr Leal present papers on health administration ex A discussion on Creameries and anti tuberculosis campaigns follows. The association includes professors, health officers, engineers, veterinarians, and clergy valuing sanitation.
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New Jersey Sanitary Association
Laurel
Pines
Norton L. Wilson
Elizabeth
Schauffler
Leal
Paterson
George W. Maguire
Trenton
Wilson
Lambert
New York
Farrand
Clean Streets Debate in Sentinel Columns
A citizen contributor urges continued effort for sanitary streets and alley cleaning in the city. He counters a December 7 remark, notes freezing weather and gutters running, and calls merchants to address unsanitary alleys near Ohio Street and Broadway.
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Broadway
Pettis County Teachers Hold Near Full Attendance Institute
The Pettis County Teachers Association convened at the high school with 183 rural and city teachers present. Hon. E E Johnston spoke on Compulsory Attendance at School, followed by talks on sanitation and pedagogy, with later sessions by Dr. Whitten and Prof Gwinn. The two day meeting ends Saturday at 12 15.
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Gwinn
J. D. Wilson
Sedalia High School
C. H. Killion
Federal Interest Shifts Into Missouri Oil Suit
Jefferson City reports the federal government is taking an interest in the Missouri suit against Standard Oil and its allies. John Nelson, assistant to Commissioner Garfield in commerce and labor, examined evidence gathered by Attorney General Hadley during yesterday's visit.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Allied Oil Companies
John Nelson
Garfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hadley
Doctor and Colonel Plan Old Mexico Visit
Dr W J Ferguson departs tonight for Old Mexico for a Christmas stay visiting principal cities including Mexico City where he will greet President Diaz. Col J West Goodwin will accompany him on the trip from El Paso Texas to the Republic of Mexico.
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Washington Beauty Matron Marries Duke in Paris
The 1891 marriage unites Washington society figure Mattie with the Duke de la Roche foucauld. She is described as a famed beauty and belle, now residing in Paris after the wedding.
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Duke de la Roche Foucauld
Paris
Young Lady Injured in Train Alighting Accident
Lola Kelly of 302 East Sixth street was thrown to the ground when she alighted from the S W and S W train at Fifth Street crossing as the train moved. She suffered bruises and contusions and was taken home where Dr A H Heaton attended her.
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East Sixth Street
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Fifth Street Crossing
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A. H. Heaton
Annual Epworth League Concert at German M. E. Church
The Epworth League of the German M E Church held its annual concert last evening at Sixth and Lamine streets to a crowded house. Every performer showed artistry with encores, featuring Mabel DeWitt, Margarathe, Meyer Holl, Rudolph Lundberg, S Theo Lehroetter, Miss Lewis, Lucille McVey, Myrtle Center, Zulu Dufur, Anna Brill and Miss Schroetter in a varied program including piano, violin, voice, reading and an orchestral selection by Kroencke.
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Anise Meyer-Holl
Rudolph Lundberg
Beethoven
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