Mixed Happenings From March 12 1908 News of a Week
A sweeping recap notes naval armor disputes and currency bills in Congress. Trials punish ice men, extortion cases unfold, and notable deaths include Capt Daniel Stewart at 94. Fire devastates plants, school tragedies loom, and political shifts ripple across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jerome
New York
Gov. Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Emperor William
Lord Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Fidelity Trust Company
Tarrant
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railway Company
Lima
Peru
Panama
Mason County
Michigan
C. J. Barnett
Sete Kore Mich
Daniel Stewart
Upper Alton
Canton
Henry Schoenfeldt
Riverside
Ind
Danville, Jr
First National Bank
Tipton
Eugene H. Cohnrich
San Francisco
Alexander Lucier
Leon Wheldon
Mount Sterling
Brocton
Mass
Sanga
French Congo
Dominion Coal Company
Port Morden
N.S
John T. Dower
Worcester
Young Men
Chicago
Apollo Hall
Jessie Daw
Brooklyn
Fishkill Landing
Antonio Strollo
Antonio Torseilla
van Cortlandt Park
Bush
Bridget King
Sheffield
John
Wide range of 1909 news items marked by deaths and politics
Reports include suicides of Daniel J. Ainsworth and Edward Hance, a death sentence verdict for Stoessel, senate passage of army pay, deaths of Mrs. Virginia Campbell Thompson and Senor Eduardo de Beistegui, gale and shipwrecks, bank assignment of William Slade Clark & Co., royal marriage rumors, will bequests, and various political and legal notes across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Ainsworth
Rush
Seattle
Wash
Stoessel
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Edward T. Hance
Union Trust Company of
Detroit
Mich
Senate
Virginia Campbell Thompson
Alexander Campbell
Washington
British Isles
Ireland
William Slade Clark & Co
Philadelphia
Paris
Mme
Anna Gould
Prince Delie de Sagan
Emperor William
William
George Worthington
Nebraska
Pittsfield
Mass
Germany
Lisbon
Portugal
Manuel
Victoria
Yekaterinovar
Russia
M. Staroselsky
Kutais
George A. Cooke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brandon
J. R. Day
Syracuse University
Dr. Day
Roosevelt
Traffic Club
New York
Charles Hughes
Michigan
Don Eduardo de Beistegui
Gary
United States
Columbus
S. C
L. L. Olds Seed Company
Clinton
Wis
Mexico
Walter F. Baker
Boston
Bogota
N. J
Callao
Lima
Harry Goldstein
Chicago
O. D. J. Hughes
New Rochelle
N. Y
Joseph Husker
Alton
Ill
Louis
St. Louis
Dell Ellis
Brighton
Col
Farmers’ State Bank
William Esser
Brooklyn
BE. W. Bliss Company
Girardville
Bryan
Omaha
Neb
Taft
Simeon Ford
Boston Real Estate and Auction Board
Taylor
San Francisco
Root
Evans
Jesse Price
Darrington
Pittsburg
Belgium
Congo
E. L. Cavanaugh
Evelyn Thaw Seeks Divorce In New York County
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will file for annulment of her marriage to Harry K. Thaw on grounds of insanity at contracting the union. Thaw plans to defend. papers served today with an early trial anticipated. The couple, by mutual agreement, will remain apart as counsel deny family spying allegations and discuss potential alimony or fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
William Thaw
Harry
Col
Franklin Bartlett
Col. Bartlett
Evelyn Thaw
Russell Peabody
Matteawan
Peabody
Daniel O’rielly
Orchard Pleads Guilty in Steunenberg Murder Case
Harry Orchard pled guilty to first degree murder for the 1905 dynamite killing of ex Governor Steunenberg in Caldwell Idaho. Judge Fre mont Wood set March 18 for sentencing after Orchard withdrew his prior not guilty plea and admitted his guilt. He said he was hired by William Haywood Charles Moyer and George Pettibone. Haywood and Pettibone were tried and acquitted. Moyer’s case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Fremont Wood
Wood
Orchard
Steunenberg
William D. Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Pettibone
Boise
Moyer
Italian miner sentenced for double murder by infernal machine
Belleville Alabama reports Joseph Genetti pleaded guilty to the murder of Joseph Cologna with an infernal machine and received 30 years, totaling 45 years for two killings. An accomplice, Joseph Zadra, got a life term. August Genetti, the cousin, was also killed after disputes with Joseph over his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Joseph Genetti
Joseph Cologna
August Genetti
Genetti
Joseph Zadra
Joseph
Alleged Poisoner Arrested in Gibson City
Mrs Gertie Pierson charged with poisoning her husband James L Pierson at Foosland was arrested Tuesday in Gibson City where she has lived since his sudden death. Police say she may be free to receive attention from a 62 year old man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Gertie Pierson
James L. Pierson
Foosland
Gibson City
Pierson
Night Riders Attack in Birmingham Slayings and Whippings
In Birmingham Alabama masked attackers rode into the city late Monday night striking six Black residents. One person is believed fatally wounded and five others were whipped. Local authorities investigate the assault as a racially motivated attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Birmingham
Odd Assyrian Bridal Rites Take Place in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Journal reports a rare Assyrian wedding in Milwaukee where bride Lizzie Herra remains silent for three days after the ceremony. The event drew over 200 guests from Chicago Escanaba and other cities with distinctive customs including handkerchief throwing and segregated gender activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Lizzie Herra
Milwaukee Journal
Assyria
Fifth Street
Wells
Cedar
Chicago
Escanaba
Marinette
Richard Frenn
Platform Inspector Charged With Theft At Retford
William F. Eggleston a Great Northern railway platform inspector is accused of stealing dresses hams costumes cigars cameras and cheese among other items and was remanded at Retford England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Eggleston
Great Northern Railway
Retford
England
Willing to Rest. Quebec Woman Pleads for Death
Mrs. Sophia Crotto, 105, of old Quebec, is described as weak in mind and body with a good appetite and voice. She prays daily to le bon Dieu to relieve her, seeking release from life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Crotto
Old
Quebec
le Bon Dieu
Market reports from New York Cleveland Toledo and East Buffalo
Regional price reports show grain, livestock and dairy values. Wheat and corn quotes prevail with hogs and sheep steady to firm across cities including New York Cleveland Toledo and East Buffalo. Prices cited cover flour, hay, cattle, calves, sheep, lambs and hogs with range figures for each commodity.
Seven-Gored Tucked Misses Skirt Pattern No 2153
Practical fashions present a seven gores tucked skirt with flare at the foot and narrow hip plaits. It closes at back with an inverted box plait and features two wide hem tucks. suitable for cashmere mohair voile chiffon broad cloth or navy serge. Sizes 13 17 years. yardage listed and 10 cent pattern request to Pattern Editor.
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Paris
Paris Pattern No 1915 All Seams Allowed for Child
Pattern description for a four size child outfit including bishop dress petticoat underwaist and drawers. Notes ease of making and suitability for two year olds with yardage requirements for various fabric widths and edging trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Market Report Pittsburg Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Pittsburg on March 11 reports cattle Choice steers 5.65 to 5.90, good 5.25 to 5.40. Hogs Yorkers 5.15, pigs 4.65. Sheep Prime wethers 5.80 to 6.00, lambs 6.00 to 7.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Minnesota
York State
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Rat Catcher Records Notable Rodent Sighting in Gateshead
A rat captured at Gateshead on Tyne in England measured 18 inches long, marking a striking example of urban wildlife. The report notes the remarkable size of the rodent and places the sighting in the Gateshead area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateshead on-Tyne
England
Headache and Cold Feet Remedy Steps
A chronic headache sufferer often reports cold feet due to poor circulation. Strengthen circulation with a simple home remedy: bathe feet in cold water each night and morning and briskly rub with a fresh brush or Turkish towel.
Cupid's Supreme Power
A poetic prose note extols Cupid as a magical force renewing youth and transforming dullness, beauty others fail to match. The piece highlights love as the ultimate cosmetic and charm.
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Collinwood
North Collinwood
Lakeview
Denver
Leo Heinrichs
Congress
Point Loma
Cal
Navy Department
Admiral Evans
Connecticut
Frank Conley
Deer Lodge
Mont
James Robinson
Japan
Peking
Macao
Charles E. Hughes
Republican State Committee
David Waldo
Independence
Ramirez Arbelaez
Union Lumber Company
St. Paul
Minn
Count Boni de Castellane
Prince Helie de Sagan
Waukegan
Philip W. Mothersill
W. G. Voliva
Zion City
Army Auto
Democratic State Committee of
John A. Johnson
Owen Priester
Salkehatchie
Peoria
Monetti Montrezza
Waterbury (Conn
King Edward
J. E. Levy
Toledo
Cupid
Love
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