Band Plays In Death Chamber For Doomed Man
Ed Williams, an Indian, is hanged at San Quentin after the prison band performed a three howl concert in his death chamber. Williams murdered Ines Brooks, shot others, and had accepted no further reprieves, requesting a prompt hanging if possible. The warden and prison officials attended as Williams listened to the band and expressed gratitude before the execution.
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Ban Quentin
Cal
Dennis Daly
California State Board of Prison Directors
Wee Willian
San Quentin
Death Watch
Hoyle
Patrick to sue to prove Rice will forgery and vindicate
Albert Patrick will initiate court action to enforce provisions of the disputed and thrice declared forged William Marsh Rice will. He seeks vindication of his alleged innocence in the murder case and control of the Rice estate while facing potential rearrest for handling a forged instrument. Patrick dismissed the remaining indictments as unjust.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Dix
William M. K. Olcott
Pate Fick
Advent sermons by Rev Mulhane at St. Vincent de Paul
Pastor Rev Le W Mulhane of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will deliver a series of Advent addresses at the church. He will speak on December 15 titled What Does This Age Weed and December 22 with Tetriotiam or the] Wepe-Which.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le W. Mulhane
Rt. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church
Patronage distribution under Wilson era in doubt
Washington reports widespread curiosity among Democrats over patronage under the new administration. details remain speculative as Taft era civil service rules limit changes while officials await Senate confirmation and Wilson's clear policy. A breakdown shows 10,839 positions needing Senate approval across departments and agencies.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Bermuda
Genef
Taft
Civil Service
Senate
U, 8
Marshala
Taftin
National
Bia
Howler
Algnera
National Capital
White House
State
Treasury
War
Army
Justice
PorioMce
Navy
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce and Labor
Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Interstate Commerce Comminaton
Library of Congress
Departments
Commerce
Tried Recipes and Guild Supper Notice
A collage of old recipes describes making fried yolk cakes with bacon and a meringue style dessert, a coconut blancmange, a baked custard style pudding, and spiced cake steamers. The Presbyterian Guild invites the public to a church supper on Wednesday December 4 at 6 30 PM with a 25 cent meal.
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Presbyterian Guild
Two Men Sue After 19 Years In Joliet Murder Case
In Joliet Court Judge Henry Freeman hears an appeal by Thomas McNally and Charles Kurth seeking release after nearly 19 years of life sentences for the Patrick and James Prunty murders. Howard Warden, linked to the case, died 14 years ago after a pardon, while new claims allege prosecutorial suppression of witnesses.
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Chicago
Joliet
Patrick Prunty
James
Henry V. Freeman
Thomas McNally
Charles Kurth
Lake
Howard Warden
Robinson
Warden
Shorty
Dennison
Andy Ronald
Tippecanoe
Ronald
Harlin Thomas
Thomas
Heirs of Rice in Conspiracy Claim Executor Testimony
New York reports Albert T. Patrick Holds that second William M Rice will is genuine and says heirs conspired to convict him with a 3 5 million scheme. He denies claiming a Rice fortune and notes the murder case remains unproven while the will matters proceed in New York County Surrogate Court.
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New York
W. M. K. Olcott
Albert T. Patrick
William Marah Rice
Patrick
Rice
Ward Patrick
Surrogate's Court
New York County
Court of Appeals
James W. Gaborne
Holt
Francia J. Garvan
Dix
Garvan
Mr. Osborne
Tant
Inaugural Ball Deliberations Stir Columbus Officials
Columbus officials and Governor-elect Cox face a heated dispute over the inaugural ball. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will weigh a written statement from Adjutant General-elect George H. Wood. Cox seeks an informal, inclusive affair while organizers stress hospitality without exclusivity.
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Columbus
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Cox
George H. Wood
Chamber of Commerce
Capture of Butter Krust Girl Ends Crowd Pursuit
Fifty Rallew alias the mysterious Butter Krust girl of Col imbhis Bread Co was captured Friday evening at Main and Vine by Miss Louise Snyder of 1200 W Vine Street at 8 25 o clock The crowd had assembled earlier Inci dents included two Mt Vernon ladies mistaken for her and other odd episodes Miss Winfry Rofles circulated through the crowd as the captured girl was led to the Courtla House where a $25 gold reward was paid The journey was slow amid crowd pressure and repeated shouts Pardon me etc as her capture concluded.
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Rallew
Colimbhis Bread Co
Main and
Vine Streets
Louise Snyder
Vine Street
Mt Vernon
Miss Winfry Rofles
Curtla House
Washington Texas Fire Wipes Out Town in 1880s Scene
Washington Texas reports a devastating blaze destroying the town and two small stores. The evacuation leaves only rebuilt structures marking the historic site where freemen signed the Texas Declaration of Independence 76 years earlier.
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Washington
Tex
Convention of
Freemen
Republic of Texas
Hearing Notice on Estate of Mary E B Pearson
Notice of hearing announces the following account for settlement. First, final and distributive account of Harry W. Koons, administrator of Mary E B Pearson, to be heard Tuesday December 10, 1912 at 9 a.m. before Probate Judge Patrick A. Berry.
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B. R Leedy
Lewis Monroe Mc Daniels
A. D Rinehart
Levi Shaffer
Patrick 4
Berry
Herman L. Swingley
Mary J. Swingley
Park B. Blair
Fannie Tier
Patrick A. Berry
Harry W. Koons
Mary EB. Pearson
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An Williams
Hoy
Bee
Swann
Court of General Sessions
Olcott
Rev. L. W. Mulhane
Vital Washington News
Tavenner
Eolaira A la Kiondike
Boller
Edward Powle
Urbana
Aten
C.H. Fowle
South Vernon
Clyde Hrentlager
Jacob Myers
Aaron T. Taylor
Scott
Scott's
Scort & Bown
Bicomfsid
Rowe
Ttnoleum
Harry Webber
DR. GO
Orider
Gambler and Mulberry Ats
KNOX
Central School
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
O'Cloak
Clerk of Board of Examiners
Alan
Jones
Murry
Democracy
Vis
A.J Fanart
East Front St
L. B. Houck
Rogers’ Building
South Mais Street
Mt. Varnes
Luther A
Stream ‘Wm
F. Almer Real Estate and Loans
Lve
South Malmat
Cit
East High Etreet
Mt. Vernom
E. 0. Beggs
Arnold Block Corner
East High Street
Monument Square
K. Conard
M. D
East Vine St
Surance van
Will J
East Gambier Arrest
W. C. Reo Mer
Ickwell
Mt, Vernon
Iloreys’ Drug Store
Bign of
The
Owl
Glock
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