McCue Dies Guilty Confessed Before Scaffold
Samuel McCue was executed in Charlottesville Va after confessing guilt in a fatal crime involving his wife. Ministers attended him as he faced the gallows in a calm, penitent vigil, requesting to see his children which was denied. His body was moved to his early home for burial in what authorities call one of Virginia’s noted cases.
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J. Samuel McCue
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Mr Petrie
J Samuel Metue
George L Petrie
Harry B. Lee
Joan B. Turpin
Sim
Sam
Bergt Rogers
Mintate
Messrs
Lee
Turpin
McCuse
Dr. Petrie
Extradition Hearing Held for Hunt in Illinois Case
Gov Higgins held a hearing in Albany on February 10 reserving decision on Illinois governor’s extradition request for William H Hunt of New York City president of the Pan American Bank. Hunt faces an Oak County Illinois grand jury indictment on complicity in deposits after insolvency became known.
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N. Y
John §. Wise
Julius H. Seymour
New York City
Delevan A. Holmes
Chicago
Illinois
Johnson
Hunt
Scranton
Pan-American Banking Company
West Virginia
Mexico
Victor Morell
Ilinois
Wise
Three Killed in Mexican Railway Wreck Near Saltillo
Laredo Texas February 10 A wreck on the National Railway of Mexico on the San Luis Potosi division between Carreros and La Ventura 258 miles south of Laredo left three known dead and many possibly injured Train No 4 from Laredo collided with a northbound freight the second car used for second and third class passengers telescoped Officials confirmed one killed and one injured but withheld details The wreck occurred after nightfall yesterday and involved a collision in the mountains beyond Saltillo.
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Tex
National Railway of Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Carreros
la Ventura
Saltillo
Appleyard Arrest in Extradition Fight over Buffalo Bank Debacle
Boston February 10 Detective Sergeant Holmes carried extradition papers for Arthur B Appleyard linked to the Buffalo German Bank failure. Appleyard posted bail, was arraigned, and released. He vowed to oppose Buffalo extradition, citing a reorgan ization plan with Ohio rail interests and a bond and stock issue totaling about 8.5 million dollars.
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Boston
Holmes
Buffalo
New York
Arthur B. Appleyard
Watts
Fred Williams
Appleyard
Bank of Buffalo
Douglas
German Trade Treaties Stir Debates in Reichstag
Conservatives press for no concessions to the United States amid treaty discussions. Diet members urge policy disclosure and wage labor reform to keep German production competitive, while Count Posadowsky Wehner defends the treaties. Gothein condemns them as political leverage. The report notes related coastal steamer schedules and a Norfolk line advertisement.
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Bariin
Reichstag
Herr Gamp
Count von Kanitz
United States
Count Posadowsky Wehner
Count von Ebanitz
Germany
Herr Gothein
Socialist Party
von Buelow
Stoessel Explains Port Arthur Surrender Described
A London Times cable reports Stoessel and senior officers assess Port Arthur’s fall. They cite exhausted munitions, food, and 30,000 garrison troops with 18,000 in hospital, 4,000 noncombatants, and 3,000 afflicted by scurvy. Kondratenko is praised as the defense’s soul amid harsh retreat.
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Aden
Alexieff
Kondratenko
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Russia Wants Peace as War Worsens in Berlin
Emperor sends aide to receive documents Gen Gripenberg planned to deliver to the Emperor. Berlin reports Russia seeks peace but rejects foreign mediation. Russian court favors peace though costly, and sees no immediate mediation or final settlement.
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Gripenberg
Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
No Prospect of Battle at Hun River Front
Gen Oku reports a large Russian force on the Hun River's right bank showing no attack intent. Frequent patrol clashes occur with no serious results, Russian bombardment continues, and daily surrenders of Russian troops occur. Weather remains very cold, with no general engagement seen. Tokyo reports Russians shelling Oyama's center left and right as small Russian infantry attacks are repulsed. The front overall remains unchanged.
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Oku
Tokyo
Oyama
Refusal by German Colliers Delays Russian Fleet
Arrivals from Mossi Besoff coast near Madagascar report the Russian second Pacific squadron remains at Nossi Be as of February 3. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky clashes with German coal suppliers who refuse to follow the fleet citing the nearby Japanese squadron. The Russians plan to depart Nossi Be around February 28 but lack news from St Petersburg and grow discouraged by Port Arthur's fall.
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Port Louis
Mauritius
Mossi
Madagascar
Rusgi
Nossi Be
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Exodus From Vladivostok Women and Children Flee
Vladivostok reports a daily exodus of noncombatants and families as fronts remain light. The bay is half frozen, small ice breakers clear the port entrance, merchant steamers continue to arrive with supplies. A Port Arthur naval offer confirms the sunk ships are beyond repair.
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Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Paris Moves to Pass Church and State Separation Bill
In Paris the ministry announces rapid passage of the separation of church and state bill. Minister Bienvenu Martin confirms the measure will be pursued without delay as the Chamber of Deputies votes 275 to adopt resolutions acknowledging Vatican ties and pledging prompt government action after budget and military service bills.
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Chamber of Deputies
Bienvenu Martin
M. Bienvenu Martin
Vatican
France
Donovan claims papers prove land title in Wisconsin
James Donovan of Chicago says he found in Grand Rapids documents he asserts were torn from Oconto County records and prove his title to 52000 acres of Wisconsin state land. He had sued United States Senator Thomas C. Platt in Chicago last spring, calling it a land conspiracy and stating the discovery costs 30000 dollars and will bolster the suit.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
James Donovan
Chicago
Oconto County
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
Thomas C. Platt
New York
Mr. Donovan
Senator Platt
Appellate Court Reverses Injunction Against Filias
New York February 10 The appellate division of the Supreme Court reversed an injunction restraining Hannah Filias from disposing of her property. The court ruled the order appointing a receiver unjustified as no property in the defendant’s hands was shown to belong to the plaintiff in the suit by John R. Platt seeking 685000.
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New York
Hannah Filias
Negress
John R. Platt
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Funeral of J. H. Manley Draws Maine Notables
Funeral services for Joseph H. Manley were held today in Augusta with prominent Maine residents, a special joint legislature committee, and most lawmakers in attendance. Public buildings flew half mast as business paused for the ceremony. Bi.25 Baltimore round trip $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad, valid Saturday and Sunday, return by Sunday night.
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Augusta
Joseph H. Manley
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Picner
Thrown From Automobile Near Havana Race Injury
In Havana on February 10 E R Thomas and chauffeur Ed Hawley were injured when Thomas racing car at sixty miles per hour struck an ox cart and a stage. The car overturned flipping both occupants. Hawley suffered a severe hip injury and possible internal injuries while Thomas had a painful eye cut.
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E. R. Thomas
Ed Hawley
Thomas
Havana Automobile Club
Hawley
Punta Hraya
Senator Tillman III Heads to Philadelphia for Nerve Specialist Consultation
Senator B R Tillman of South Carolina, with his physician Dr W J Babcock of Columbia, will travel Sunday to Philadelphia to see Dr Weir Mitchell and Dr Sinkler about a nervous malady. The trip follows a grip illness and is described as cautious, not dangerous, with the senator appearing well at home.
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B. R. Tillman
W. J. Babcock
Philadelphia
Weir Mitchell
Sinkler
Babcock
Trenton
Tillman
Washington
Packers Corner Eggs
The Daily News reports a large stock of 45,000,000 eggs in Chicago cold storage amid a market famine. Households pay 38 cents a dozen while packers and several large dealers held hundreds of thousands of cases. Eggs were bought at 15 to 17 cents previously.
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The
Daily News
Funds Raised by Police Under Political Pressure
A Missouri Senate committee probing campaign finances heard that Dr Faulkner, manager of police property, raised about 21000 from 1800 police officers and turned the funds over to Evans, Democratic state committee chairman. Hawes, former president of the police board and Jeffersonian Club head, said patrolmen likely contributed 8 to 10 dollars each, voluntary to aid the Democrats.
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State Senate
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Democratic
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Board of Police Commissioners
Jeffersonian Club
Faulkner
Evans
Democratic State Committee
Hawes
Bribery in Kansas Standard Oil Accused
In Topeka and Lima hazardous charges swirl as a five member committee probes alleged boodling linked to a Kansas oil refinery bill. Speaker Stubbs denounces Standard Oil as the most dastardly concern, while General Manager O Day confirms a halt to all Standard work in Kansas due to credit instability and agitation.
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Standard
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Topeka
Kans
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Senate
Speaker Stubbs
Judiciary Committee
Hackney
Standard Oil
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Bagatelle
Committee of the Whale
Lima
Ohio
D. J. O'Day
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Associated Press
W. J. Young
Prairie Oi and Guz Company
Kangas
Wisconsin Senate Introduces Rate Bill for Railroads
The state administration rail rate measure was introduced in Madison on February 14. It creates a three member appointive committee with authority to require adequate service and to set fair freight and passenger rates, switching charges, and other railroad regulations to correct abuses and prevent unjust discrimination in the state.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Senate
Clergy to Meet on Rhode Island Political Reform
A special meeting of Protestant Episcopal clergymen in Rhode Island is called by Bishop W N McVickar to discuss alleged bribery and corruption in state politics. The session aims to consider united clergy action on reform in Rhode Island.
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Former Servant Charged With Forging Washington Woman's Name
Daisy Stevens alias Daisy West, a former Ames summer home servant in Camden Maine, is charged in Lowell with forging Jane Ames of Washington DC on two checks for 30 and 75 dollars to Camden grocery firms after allegedly stealing a blank checkbook. Lady Curzon sails for India as viceroy’s wife and children depart London by steamer Arabia. Auction sale announced at 402. m 1227 and 1229 G Street with furniture and other goods. rail and travel ads for Baltimore.
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Washington Post
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Mass
Jane Ames
D. C
Daisy Stevens
Daisy West
Lowell
Ames
Camden
Curzon
India
London
Lady Curzon
Kecheston
Arabia
Grand of Friends
Wilson & Mayers
Ex Mayor McCue Executed and Shaffer Hanged Amid Scandals
Page summary notes the execution of ex mayor McCue and the hanging of murderer Shaffer as part of a sweep of political scandals. Reports on legislator indictments, rioter and striker deaths, and near-term inauguration plans. Also mentions court actions, social events, and market reviews.
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Stoessel
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Shaffer
Monte Cristi Customs House
Swayne
Senate
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Capitol
Dawson
Elliott
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Wall Street Review and Markets
Tragedy as bob sled crash kills three in New Brighton
In New Brighton Pa on February 10 a bob-sled carrying sixteen boys collided with a Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago train at Sixth street and Fifth avenue. Three died instantly and two boys later, with several others injured as the crowd and crew rushed to aid victims.
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Redd H. McDankel
Charles Farrow
Merl Saviers
Marvin Dury
Robert Farrow
Sted
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Fifth Avenue
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Chicago
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Riots Turn Deadly as Troops Fire at Sosnovice Mines
Berlin cables report a deadly clash at Sosnovice where troops fired on strikers demanding pay, leaving many dead and wounded. The violence spread to Lodz and surrounding districts as workers resist delayed wages, with reports of factory burnings, theft of dynamite, and an imminent nationwide railroad strike set for February 14.
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Washington Post
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Sosnovice
Associated Dress
Katherinen Works
Casimir
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Presa
Lodz
Poland
Geyer’s
Marcus Kohn
Milla
England
Hall Under Indictment in Oregon Land Fraud Case
Former United States Attorney John Hall was indicted by a federal grand jury in Wheeler County land fraud conspiracy. The charges allege obstruction of public land use and threats to drive settled householders from the area, with Congressman Binger Hermann, Clark Loomis, and nine others named as defendants in support of the Butte Creek Land, Lumber and Live Stock Company. A separate indictment accuses Henry Meldrum, former U S surveyor general of Oregon, and associates of defrauding the U S government through false surveys.
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United States
John Hall
Federal
Grand Jury
Haliligs
Wheeler County
Attorney Hall
Binger Hermann
Clark ¥. Loomis
Butte Creek Land, Lumber and Live Stock Company
Henry Meldrum
Oregon
Countess Denies Liaison in Custody Fight
Rome dispatch reports Florence lawyer Dr. Koerner delivering King Frederick Augustus order for Princess Anna Monica Pla custody. Countess Montignoso will oppose the move, says she has consulted Florentine lawyers and denies an Dresden forged intrigue with Count Guiccardini. A separate auction offers good furniture and piano at 10 a.m.
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Koerner
Dresden
Saxony
Countess Montigneso
Frederick Augustus
Anna Monica Pla
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