Patrick Commuted Then Sentenced In Rice Murder Case
Albany reports Albert T. Patrick once condemned to die for the murder of William Marsh Rice by chloroform has been commuted to imprisonment in Sing Sing. Patrick, a New York lawyer who defended Rice, faced multiple death sentences before today's action. The conviction rested on valet testimony and centered on obtaining Rice’s wealth.
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Albany
Higgins
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
New York
Rice
Connersville Mine Return Eases Ohio Strike Tensions
Connersville miners returned to work on Tuesday after a mistaken report of renewed trouble. Alex Boyle filed a grievance alleging assault near the company office, to be investigated by the district organization. Dispute centers on three weeks pay versus two weeks, with no written agreement. Vice President James Briggs returned from Wheeling and Witchazel mine trip amid scale confusion. Some foreign workers proposed resolutions to refuse work without five empty cars at the tipple, but issue was settled. The sub district in eastern Ohio remains on strike while miners’ officials address minor grievances.
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Steubenville
Connersville
Conners
Alex. Boyle
Meg
James Briggs
Young and Witchazel
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Ohio
Tillman Talk on Race Problem in Toronto
Senator Tillman spoke on the race problem in Toronto last night under the Ancient Order of Bernices auspices. Peter Gavin introduced him before an audience of about 309 as he delivered bitter denunciations of African Americans, asserting views that painted blacks as inferior and warned of a looming race war, while recalling wartime politics and Reconstruction era tensions.
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Tillman
Toronto
Order of Hibernians
Peter Gavin
Oman
Lincoln
Elis
Philippines
South
North
Ohio
Plymouth Rock
Foraker Foraker Club Banquet Honors Senator Foraker
A colored Foraker club banquet at the colored K of P hall featured roast pig and oyster stuffing served by Chef Fred Thompson. Speakers praised Joseph Benson Foraker for his wartime and political work and uplift of the race, with music and encores throughout the evening. President Geo. W. Viney hosted, highlighting the club’s goal to advance colored people socially morally financially and politically.
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Colored Foraker Club
Colored K. of P. Hall
Fred Thompson
Foraker
McCullough
Sallies of
Wit
Clement
Geo. W. Viney
Joseph B. Foraker
S. Clements
Forner
Highland County
O. Vo
Missionary Ridge
Mountain
Kenesaw Mountain
Senatoris
Liberia
A. TD. Reed
Ohio
Chattanooga
B. J. Guyder
Steuarenville
Japanese warships to visit San Francisco officially planned
Consul Kumeno announces that the Japanese squadron will visit San Francisco within the next few months despite rumors. He says Japan does not fear magazines and that the plan remains as originally arranged.
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San Francisco
Kungeno
Japan
Grave fears for overdue steamship Pennsylvania voyage
Grave fears arise for the steamship Pennsylvania now six days overdue on voyage from Valdez to Seattle with six passengers aboard and carrying about 500000 dollars in gold. Severe storms rage in northern Pacific waters after its departure December 9.
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Seatle
Pennsylvania
Valdez
Alaska
Ono Passe
Pacife
Secretary Shaw denies offer to Mutual Life presidency
New York December 20 Secretary of the Treasury Shaw said he had received no offer from the Mutual Life Insurance Company to be named as the next president in case the administration ticket succeeds. The remark counters circulating rumors about a possible appointment.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Shaw
The
Mutual Life
Winer Killed in Herrick Mine Inquest Ordered
Coroner Campbell was summoned to Herrick to hold an inquest into a man injured in the W L E Coal Mining Co mine on Tuesday who died at Wheeling Hospital on Wednesday. Also note on holiday fare reductions being unfounded for railroads in the South and Southwest with no changes yet in effect despite a supposed new law. rates expected to be about one third off for thirty days previously.
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Campbell
Herrick
W. & L. E. Coal Mining Co
Wheeling Hospital
St. Louis
Weather Forecast for Ohio and Lake Region
Washington December 20. Ohio expected rain tonight and Friday, with light snow or rain along the lake. Colder temperatures to follow, except in the southeast portion.
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Washington
Ohio
Arrest of C P Railroad Mail Clerk Accused of Stealing Money
DeWitt W. Baker, mail clerk on the Cleveland and Pittsburg line, was arrested on arrival at Allegheny charged with stealing from letters. A decoy letter containing marked bills was mailed by Inspector Craighead. a letter to a non resident address was opened at Allegheny post office and showed the marked bills. Handwriting experts will analyze the letters to confirm Baker’s handwriting.
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DeWitt W. Baker
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Allegheny
Craig
Baker
Stanton Monument Association Elects Officers at Meeting
The Stanton Monumental Association held its annual meeting in Probate Court rooms. Officers elected included President George W. McCook and Vice Presidents Gen. Daniel Sickles A Worthington John J. McCook and others. Treas Robert McGowan and Secretary Jos Bee. Trustees listed. Plans discussed to raise funds and advance the project. The board adjourned subject to the President call.
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Stanton Monumental Association
Probate Court Rooms
J.F. Oliver
J. B. Doyle
George W. McCook
Daniel Sickles
New York
A. Worthington
Washington
D. C
John J. McCook
N.Y
Jefferson County Poultry Association elects officers at first meeting
The Jefferson County Poultry Association held its first court house meeting with poultry men and fanciers from across the county present. Officers elected were President J H Wilson Unionport, Vice President R H Davis Unionport, Secretary J C Cope Steubenville, and an Executive Committee including J H Wilson, J A Saversburg, R H Davis, J C Cope, and Harry Acton. Davis plans to exhibit his birds at the Canal Dover exhibition next month.
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Jefferson County Poultry Association
Court House
Unionport
R. H. Davis
J. C. Cope
Steubenville
J. H. Wwileon
Percy Stetler Signs Murphy and Targets Boyle for Steubenville Team
The Gazette Times confirms Percy Stetler has signed Ed Murphy and aims to add Fred Boyle for the Steubenville club in the P O M League. Murphy becomes first baseman and captain, while Boyle, a former East Liverpool winner, is eager to join. Stetler also seeks a Washington transfer for third baseman Bill McKechnie and plans to field Tri-State players not owned by organized leagues. Cumberland assures continued league membership despite rumors, with George Young denying exit and noting the franchise may be sold but will remain in the league.
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Stetler
Ed Murphy
Lefty Boyle
Steubenville P. CO. M
Gazette Times
Percy Stetler
Steubenville
York
Fred Boyle
Murphy
Boyle
East Liverpool
O Stetler
Washington
Bill McKechnie
Tri-State
Wilkesbarre
George Young
Cumberland
Cumberland Club
Young
P. O M. League
Henry
Denis
Sherman Grim
Waynesburg
Grim
Two Drowned In This Section of the River
James Harter a white deckhand drowned Wednesday from the tow boat Jim Wood below Steubenville after falling from the boiler deck and not being missed until miles downstream. A colored deckhand on the Keystone Strate near Netlake also drowned Wednesday afternoon. his home was in Maysville Kentucky and a brother worked aboard. Attempts to save him failed and no body was recovered by nightfall. Captain Knox notified Maysville authorities and relatives of the death.
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James Harter
Jim Wood
Steubenville
Harter
Keystone Strate
Empire Coal Fleet
Netlake
Maysville
Bessie Smith
Keystone
Knox
New England Society Banquet Celebrates Forefathers Day
Detroit Michigan December 2 1920 Warne hotel to host annual banquet of the New England Society Weld in celebration of Forefathers Day. A number of noted speakers from this and other states are to be heard.
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New England Society
Detroit
Wagon Upset Injures Express Driver Near Traction Barn
Albert M Marquis of Wells street and a driver for Adams Express Co was badly hurt this morning when his wagon overturned near the Steubenville Traction Co barn at a junction of Seventh street. He was dragged after attempting to mount the horse and was struck by the wheel before the wagon toppled onto a street car track. His left leg shoulder and back suffered injuries. Dr Podiewski attended him.
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Albert M. Marquis
Wells Street
Adams Express Co
Steubenvilel Traction Co
Seventh Street
Podiewiski
Debtors and Franchise Talks Hover Over League Bid
Depositors from the failed Waynesburg bank loom over the proceedings while Milt Montgomery, team manager, will represent Waynesburg. Delegates from McKeesport seek admission and Fairmont, W. Va., is a likely contender. Tom Raymond seeks a Fairmont franchise, as does Dr Boyd of Philadelphia if Fairmont goes elsewhere, with Cumberland as a possible alternative.
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Waynesburg
Milt Montgomery
McKeesport
Fairmont
W. Va
Tom Raymond
Dr. Boyd
Faiadelphia
Boyd
Cumberland
Philadelphia
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Wm. Marsh
Philadelphia Press
Conner Miners
Mittee
Colored K. of
P. Hall
Mutual
Secre
Tary Shaw
Winer
C&p
Inspector Craighead
Mark
Stanton
Monument Association
OF Jefferson CO. Poultry Association
Percy Steller
Steuben
Maddox
Rogers
Bliss—Cumberland
Jas. Harter
Bellaire
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