Striking Death House Letter Tells Van Wormer Killings
Frederick Van Wormer writes a dramatic dying confession from Dannemora detailing how the three brothers and cousin Harvey Bruce planned and carried out the 1901 murder of their uncle Peter Hallenbeck in Greenport New York. Willis, Frederick, and Burton were executed by electric chair after a governor’s reprieve failed to save them.
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N. Y
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Peter Hallenbeck
Willis
Frederick
Burton
Fred
Annie Connor
Pearl Connor
Frederick van Wormer
Nan
Willie
Nannie
Death Watch
Mamma
Uncle Peter
Peter
Harvey
Roland Molineux
Dante
Father Belanger
Goodby
Frederick, Burton
Willis van Wormer
Harvey Bruce
Kinderhook
Greenport
Hallenbeck
Bruce
Odell
Massachusetts Democrats Nominate Candidates
Massachusetts picks governorship and lieutenant governorship officers as Boston and nationwide party plans unfold. William Gaston of Boston likely to be governor with Richard Olney Jr. as lieutenant governor per state Democratic convention.
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Boston
William Gaston
Richard Olney, Jr
Archbishop Kain Improves Promising Recovery Seen
Baltimore October 1 Archbishop Kain’s condition has taken a decided turn for the better and his ultimate recovery is not now improbable.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Baltimore
Kain
What a Congressman Says
Washington Oct 1 Representative Stephens of Texas on Indian affairs predicts a Republican led investigation into territory scandals to preempt Democratic moves. He urges the government to clear its skirts by removing unworthy officials and annulling leases obtained through trust company machinations. He blames Congress for excess interior department power.
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Washington
Stephens
Texas
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Congress
Interior Department
Nitro-Glycerine Found on Northern Pacific Tracks Near High Trestle
A gallon can of nitro glycerine was found on the Northern Pacific track near High Trestle in Butte Montana today. Police believe the device was planted by criminals threatening to dynamite trains unless paid fifty thousand dollars. A special watchman discovered the explosionable on the line.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Butte
Montana
Northern Pacific
Chicago City Officials to Be Investigated
Chicago officials face grand jury scrutiny beginning immediately after Mayor Harrison’s claim that city hall offices are rife with grafters. The probe targets corruption concerns across multiple departments.
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Chicago
Harrison
Grand Jury
Between Sizes in Women Coats at Reduced Fall Prices
A 2 word summary promotes between sizes for women with coats in odd sizes up to 45. Misses coats for small women available with Cheviot and Covert fabrics in multiple weights and lengths. Trig tailored coats, braid trimmed blouses, and jackets offered in prices from $5.00 to $10.00 with reductions on select items.
Raffia Fad For Fancy Work From Madagascar
Raffia is the present day fad for fancy work with Madagascar origin. It grows on wood soil and marshy places and yields thin wiry yet soft material suitable for belts hats mats purses and more. Demonstrations are offered Tuesdays and Fridays 2 to 5 pm with private lessons at 40 cents. Raffia natural or colored sold by the bunch and reeds also available in all sizes.
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Madagascar
Beautiful Hats at Modest Prices
A famous inexpensive millinery advertises hats for all occasions from simple black to black and white designs. The shop highlights soft plush and taffeta styles in white opera tones and notes prices start at 2.75 dollars.
Child Dies After Mud Filled Mouth Incident
In Itasca area near Dallas a one year old child of farmer Irby Anderson died after nurse Lucile Ward, 12 years old, forced mud into the child’s mouth ears and nose while the family was away. The girl was arrested but faces limited punishment due to youth.
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Dallas
Texas
Irby Anderson
Itasca
Lucile Ward
Pleasant Visit Returns Homeward Guests
Miss Julia Fischer, cashier at Sedalia Water and Light on West Third, returns from Chicago where she stayed with Mrs. Harry Wolfe. Mrs. Charles Dickman and granddaughter Neema Walch, both guests of Mrs. Dickman’s daughters Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Annie Majors, are en route to arrive home tonight.
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Julia Fischer
Sedalia Water and Light Company
West Third Street
Chicago
Harry Wolfe
Bertha Dickman
Charles Dickman
Neema Walch
C. F. Walch
Streams Rise in Texas Straining Rivers After Heavy Rain
Fort Worth reports heavy rainfall yesterday caused floods with streams out of banks. The wife and child of Dr. Penderest drowned at Glencove as a six inch rain drenched the area.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Fort Worth
Texas
Death of a Colored Child
Manuel Gilmore an eight year old colored boy died last night at 220 West Pacific street the home of Mrs Gilmore funeral services are set for Friday morning at Beaman
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Manuel Gilmore
Coal prices rise across the Southwest in October
Prices for coal in the Southwest took effect today with Arkansas semi-anthracite at 6.50 per ton, a 0.50 rise, and bituminous coal at 4.75 per ton, up 0.25. Further price increases are anticipated.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Arkansas
Clash Between Militia and Civil Authorities Cripple Creek War
A capture warrant was issued at Cripple Creek Colorado on October 1 for Generals Bell and Chase of the National Guard over the alleged false arrest and imprisonment of four men freed by habeas corpus. Military authorities bar civil officers from crossing lines and threaten lethal force if attacked.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Bell
Chase
National Guard
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