Double Electrocution At Trenton Murders
Two condemned murderers, Charles Dorsey and Gibson, were executed by electric chair in Trenton New Jersey for the murder of Mrs Edward Horner and servant girl Victoria Natell during a home robbery near Camden. Dorsey denied guilt in a letter to the keeper but admitted being present. Gibson confessed to killing Mrs Horner and the servant and said Dorsey was in the house.
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N. J
Charles d Stephen Dorsey
Edward
Victoria Natell
Hor
Tion
Camden
Allipson
Edward Hormer
Dorsey
Gibson
Horner
Etter
Milwaukee man fatally shoots wife and kills himself
Chicago reports M. L. Dillon aged thirty-five, a salesman, shot and fatally wounded Mrs. N Cochran as she slept then killed himself. Police say Dillon had deserted his wife and lured Mrs Cochran to separate from her husband. After divorcing, Mrs Cochran became penitent and refused Dillon's advances.
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Chicago
M. L. Dillon
N. Cochran
Dillon
Three Die After Locomotive Overturns Near Deep River
In Marshalltown Iowa on December 18 three men were fatally injured and another seriously hurt when a locomotives overturned during wreck clearing on the Chicago North Line near Deep River. All four men were trapped under the engine and scalded by steam.
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Marshalltown
Deep River
Mine disaster at Yolande Coal mine in Birmingham
Thirty eight bodies recovered from Yolande Coal and Coke company mine No. 1 in Birmingham. Fire blamed on a windy shot, with deep entry bodies possibly trapped. twenty six men survived.
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Birmingham
Ala
Yolande Coal and Coke Company
Peanut diet doctor claims world solution via bananas
Dr. T. J. Allen of Aurora ends a sixty day peanut and lemonade regimen and says a peanut banana plan could solve worker shortages and kitchen issues. He plans a sixty day banana phase starting in January to continue experiments.
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Aurora
Chicago
T. J. Allen
Allen
Fire blazes through Ta Male block endangering fifty residents
Denver dispatch reports a fire in the Ta Male block putting fifty people at risk in upper stories. Police and fire crews evacuated thirty women and children in night robes amid freezing conditions as snow fell. Though no deaths occurred at the moment, exposure may cause fatalities.
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Denver
Decision Favors H. Clay Pierce
Judge William Hook in the circuit court of appeals ruled that H. Clay Pierce chairman of Waters-Pierce Oil may sue out a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. Pierce was last spring charged with making a false affidavit in Texas and appealed the case.
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St. Louis
William Hook
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
H. Clay Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
United States Supreme Court
Powers Murder Trial Concludes Deliberations in Georgetown
In Georgetown Kentucky on December 18 the examination of Caleb Powers husband of the murder of William Gee wrapped up. Witnesses Noakes Goldenpursey Powers testified in detail about statements and conversations against him before being sent to the prosecutor for further cross examination.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Gee
Noakes
Golden Pursey
Powers
Mont. Montanans Face Railroad Rate Change
The Montana commission reports the Northern Pacific plans to cut rates from Montana points and on western lakes from 55 cents to 48 hundred, effective January 7.
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Mont
Montoad Commission
Northern Pacific
Montana
Rates Rise to Protect Railroads From Northwest Lumber Traffic
Mr Hill noted last summer that hauling Northwest lumber to the East cost railroads about 280 dollars per car while revenue from the destination was only about 200 dollars. He cited roughly 4000 miles of empty return for the loss and stated the tariff advance aimed to protect carriers, not halt Northwest shipments.
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North Pacific
Hill
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Burkett Aiding Hughes With Vice Presidency Bid
Lincoln Neb Dec 17 George E Tobey former private secretary to Senator Burkett begins organizing a Hughes club with Burkett as the vice presidential aspirant. La Follette followers are active. The state delegation had been pledged to Taft but Hughes and La Follette teams will contest the next primary delegates.
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Lincoln, Neb
George E. Tobey
Burkett
Hughes Club
Senator Burkett
la Follette
Taft
Hughes and la Follette
Iowa Saloons Close Statewide Under Mallet Law
Des Moines reports the state enforcing liquor laws with all saloons closed on Sunday and a 10 p m closing time thereafter. County attorneys are ordered to enforce the law or face removal, with Scott County’s authority pledging strict compliance. High class dealers pledge to stay within legal limits.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Scott County
A. W. Hamann
Gore and Owen Sworn In As Oklahoma Senators
In Washington on December 17 the two Oklahoma senators were sworn in. Robert L. Owen presented credentials and Thomas P. Gore, the blind senator, received the oath. Gore, aided by a cane and Senator Culberson, signed the Constitution as the terms were drawn by lot with Owen obtaining a six year term and Gore a two year term.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Senator Money
Robert L. Owen
Culberson
Thomas P. Gore
Senator Gore
Texas
Lot
Owen
Gore
West Side break-in ends in fatal shooting of 20 year old
Chicago December 17. William Walker twenty years old was shot and killed while trying to break into a West Side business. He died without naming his three accomplices to the police.
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Chicago
West Side
William Walker
New Philadelphia Mint Double Eagle Design Discussed
Criticism four weeks ago when the original coin left Philadelphia. The new double eagle stacks like other coins. High relief objections reduced though both sides remain artistic. The eagle design features a goddess, with a compromised pose and leg adornment obscured. The 1907 numerals displaced, sharp relief removed, stars surround the emblem and the motto E Pluribus Unum.
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Philadelphia m
Six Shirts Save His Life in Rabbit Hunt Accident
Theodore Dumke aged sixteen was accidentally shot by his uncle John Dumke while rabbit hunting in Marinette Wig on December 18. The boy wore six shirts which likely prevented a fatal wound as the shot hole passed through the thick shirt layers and entered his cape. His face was bruised but he will recover.
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Marinette
Theodore Dumke
John Dumke
William Campbell and Farley Involved Near Central Crossing
Dubuque Iowa December 18 report says William Campbell and Farley were seen at the noisy Central crossing. No further details available in the fragment.
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Dubuque, Il
William Campbell
Farley
Nois Central Crossing
Brief Bits of News: Sugar Tax Cut and Notable Passings
The Chilean congress cuts import taxes on all sugar by 50 percent. Notable deaths include Captain Sidney O Neff, Colonel William Crooks, and Lieutenant Clarence A Stott. George T. Cutts named permanent receiver of the failed National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City. The Army Canteen association forms in New York to push repeal of army post alcohol bans.
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Lord Kelvin
Norway
England
London
Copenhagen
Sidney O. Neff
Riece Uate Michigan
Yaukee
William Crooks
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Ore
A. B
Congress
Market Quotations and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Market quotations from Minneapolis and Chicago show varied grain and livestock values with wheat, flax, corn, oats, and butter prices listed. Cattle and hogs across St Paul and Chicago markets reflect mixed ranges from good to choice to lower grades, with notes on steers cows and heifers, hogs and lambs.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Dee
Fight to Keep Saloon Doors Open Sparks Chicago Case
In Chicago rivals claim victory for saloon interests as Judge Fake admits a city ordinance allowing Sunday openings as evidence in the Chamales case. The defense argues the state law barring Sunday saloons has been inoperative for 33 years, aiming for a not guilty verdict.
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Judee Fake
Tom Chamales
Savoy Cafe
Chicago Law and Order League
Judge Fake
Chicago
Singer Sewing Agents Union Orders General Strike
The Singer Sewing Machine Agents union declares a general strike of 800 members demanding higher commissions a closed shop and reinstatement of discharged agents. The action reportedly extends to agents in Philadelphia Boston Chicago and New York.
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New York
Singer Sewing Machine Agents’ Union
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Death of Louis T. Hac Telegraph Editor in Cincinnati
Louis T. Hac longtime telegraph editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer dies in Cincinnati from a brain blood clot. The prominent journalist served nine years in the role.
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Louis T. Hac
The
Cincinnati, Enquirer
Caleb Powers Denies Complicity in Goebel Murder
Caleb Powers testifies in Georgetown Kentucky as the Goebel murder trial advances. He confirms ties to the mountain army but says the group aimed only to influence the Frankfort election contest and was not directed toward violence.
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Caleb Powers
Goebel
Georgetown
William E. Goebel
Mountain Army
Frankfort
Farmer Burns Ten Thousand Dollars of Savings
Marion Ohio December 17 John Gordon an 85 year old farmer burned ten thousand dollars in bills a few weeks before his death. He kept the money under his pillow rather than a bank and one day set fire to it for amusement as he watched the flames.
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Marion, O
John Gordon
Gordon
Pope Pius X creates four new cardinals in secret consistory
Rome's Vatican secret consistory elevates four cardinals: Pietro Gasparri, de Lai, Ludovic Henry Lucan, and Paul Pierre Andrieu. Also announced preconizations of several bishops. Cardinal Gasparri serves as secretary of extraordinary ecclesiastical affairs. de Lai as secretary of the council. Lucan is archbishop of Rheims. Andrieu is archbishop of Marseilles.
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Rome
Pius X
Vatican
Pietro Gasparri
Congregation of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs
Monsignor
de Lai
Congregation of the Council
Ludovic Henry Lucan
Rheims
Paul Pierre Andrieu
Marseilles
Lynching reported near McHenry Mississippi Pat Jones alias Patrick Husband
News reaches McHenry Mississippi of the lynching of Patrick Husband alias Pat Jones a Negro about eight miles east. Husband was charged with assaulting two daughters of Barton Rouse a well known planter. Cleveland December 18 predicted re employment of 75 percent of metal trades workers in early new year by P H Frankel secretary of the National Metal Trades association as per the association report.
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McHenry
Miss
Patrick Husband
Pat Jones
Here
Husband
Barton Rouse
Cleveland
P. H. Frankel
National Metal Trades Association
Pushing Magoon for President in Lincoln Debate
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 18 C D Whe advocates Magoon for president. The note appears to be a brief political item urging support and describing a local push in the campaign.
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Magoon
Lincoln, Neb
C. D
Don Magoon Pushes Direct Primary For President
Former Cuba provisional governor Charles E. Magoon writes to Republican state central committee members urging a direct primary to determine the party’s presidential choice. Magoon is actively campaigning for the presidency.
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Don
Charles E. Magoon
Cuba
Republican State Central Committee
Whedon
Magoon
Durango Bank Fails to Open Doors
Durango Colorado December 18 The Smelter City bank of Durango a state institution capitalized at 29000 failed to open its doors. No statement of assets or liabilities has been issued but deposits are believed to exceed 100000. Charles McConnell president said all liabilities would be paid in full.
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Durango
Colo
Smelter City Bank of
Charles McConnell
Fort Wayne Council Member Seidel Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
Otto Seidel, a wealthy Fort Wayne city council member, died after a Thursday self inflicted shooting. He faced a personal crisis and had estate valued at about $150 000.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Otto Seidel
Gladstone Couple Perishes From Coal Gas Leak
Charles Johnnson and his wife were asphyxiated by coal gas from a defective stove. The home was filled with gas when discovered in Gladstone Michigan on December 16.
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Gladstone, Mich
Charles Johnnson
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