Drama in Erb trial: wife confesses to husband murder
Read excerpts from Mrs Florence Erb and Mrs Katherine Bergel testimony in a sensational murder trial. The defense presented letters urging cheer, while prosecutors portrayed the couple’s circle as marred by brutality and deceit. The trial hinged on a confession and the dramatic courtroom disclosures.
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Gashington
Siether
el Tves
Klorence Erb
Katherine Bergel
J Chiyton
Bessels
Furb
Ty Attern
Tomorry
Husband
Couttar Distriet
Mardale
Wien
Uhle
Peggy
Fesel
Fib
Premeditated verdicts loom in trial as defense closes
The defense rests with W. Roger Fronefield to be followed by Frank B Rhodés and Attorney Machade set to deliver the final speech. Judge Johnson will charge the jury as the panel prepares to retire. The case likely goes to the jury tomorrow afternoon. London arts strike threat rises as Artists Federation and Agents Association dispute continues.
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Votee Eves
W. Roger Fronefield
Frank B Rhodés
Machade
Johnson
London
Artists’ Federation
Manchester
Canary Islands Earthquake Shocks Teneriffe
An earthquake lasting twelve seconds struck Teneriffe in the Canary Islands on January 5. It toppled furniture and caused bells to ring, prompting residents to rush into the streets in alarm, though no damage was reported.
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Islands
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Sultan Aids British Return For Favor In Muslim India
British and Turkish authorities reportedly reached a three month old understanding. The sultan, head of the Mohammedan faith, would use Constantinople priesthood influence to back British rule in India in exchange for support over Austrian affairs and Berlin treaty revisions. Violence flared as Muslims and Hindus clashed in Titaghur with troops firing on rioters. holy sites damaged and sectarian tensions spreading.
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Sultan Ag
India
Turkey
Austria
Russia
Great Britain
Tuaghur
Lome
Titaghur
Rose Estinge Seeks Admission to Edwin Forrest Home
The Washington Post reports Rose Estinge, famed actress, seeks entry to Edwin Forrest Home but is told no room remains under Forrest's will limited to twelve residents. Ahead of her are others, yet she remains hopeful, travelling from Portland Yakima with childlike faith.
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Greg
Giant hickory tree shipped to Germany for cannoneerTongues
Farmer Daniel Buell of Bowling Green sells a 38 inch diameter hickory tree, Clay County’s largest, to a German government representative. The timber is intended to be sawed into cannon carriage tongues and sent to Germany immediately. The story notes railroad routes and local services in the same column.
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Brazil
Indiana
Daniel Buell
Bowling Green
Clay County
Germany
Taft Sees Church a Key to Civilized Progress in Philippines
President elect Taft told Augusta Protestant ministers that church influence is essential to civilization and government, arguing separation of church and state protects rights while enabling moral uplift. He cited North and South experiences and noted education and universal Christian emulation as tools to uplift the Filipino and American races, with emphasis on secular education alongside church guidance. He also discussed appointive talks with Ohio figures regarding Herrick’s cabinet position and other officials.
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Galan
Taft
Tart
Philippines
Tait
Bern
Spain
Leo Aui
Vatican
America
Craft
South
Taft cabinet talks and North Carolina judgeship visits
Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station director G Carpenter heads a committee from the National Association of Agricultural Colleges to discuss a secretary of agriculture. Taft planned to name a man but sought broad qualifications as Wilton’s term may end. J Elwood Cox, ex GOP gubernatorial candidate from High Point, returned to Augusta amid state political talk. Senator Knox and Frank Hitchcock were slated for visits as Taft’s entourage moved through Atlanta and Birmingham. James Markham, Taft’s police secretary, accompanied the group in the South.
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Colorado
Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Taft
Wilton
North Carolina
J | Elwood Cox
High Point
Augusta
Cox
Philander C Knox
Frank H Hitchcock
Birmingham
Atlanta
James Markham
Chicago
New
South
Deadlock Looms as Illinois GOP Bolts Speaker Bid
Former Illinois House Speaker Edward D Shurtleff and two Republican colleagues refused to join the party caucus at the St Nicholas Hotel, denouncing governor control over legislation and the judiciary. With 77 votes needed, deadlock looms as King and Shurtleff contenders vie for speaker pro tempore while Democrats assemble for the new General Assembly.
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Jan
Edward B Shurtleff
House of Representatives
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Republican House
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Shurtlett
Taiama
Supreme Court
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State Central Committee
Short Jeff
Edward D King
Galesburg
Edward de Shurtleff
Shurtleff
Anatier Canlidat
the &F
Willam Horover
Forts-Sifth General Assembly
Illinois
John A Logan
Albert J. Hopking
Thompson for the Navy Secretary in Taft administration
Col Robert M Thompson of New York is expected to be Secretary of the Navy in the Taft administration. He met with Mr Taft in Hot Springs and Augusta. his visit fuels speculation he will take the post. Thompson, a Naval Academy graduate and former active officer, travels toward Miami en route to Florida.
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Waa Mgion
Augusta
Robert M Thompson
New York
Navy
Taft
Col Thompson
Iil
Tati
Taft Twkee
Hot Springs
Wiami Ta
Galt
Cals
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Belmont's Tunnel Sale Rejected by New York Commission
The public service commission declined Belmont's plan to sell the East Forty-second Street tunnel linking Long Island City and Manhattan for 7,000,000. Completed by August Belmont, the tunnel aimed to connect street railways with Manhattan. The Pennsylvania Limited Through Service to Chicago runs daily from Union Station Washington, offering sleeping car service with no fare.
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New York
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East Forty-second Street
Pennsylvania
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USA
Chicago Trith
Wright Sees Aeroplane Passenger Use Unlikely
Orville Wright and sister Katherine sail for France amid remarks that aeroplanes likely won’t replace ships for passenger travel. The brothers aim for two to five riders, not mass transit, as Wright cites health and safety concerns following a recent accident.
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Orville Wright
Katherine Wright
France
Wilbur
Wright
Peter
Mr Wright
Fragmentary Testimony in Marblehead Case Reveals Hidden Letters
Witnesses recount a 1802 tugboat meeting and alleged improper relations involving Annis and Mrs Hains. Admissibility of letters challenged. Justice Crane rules letters inadmissible even if produced. Witness describes hotel stay, later rides, and a vow not to tell, with assertions about telling a brother.
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Claud'a Hains
Thornton J Hains
Marblehead
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Hains
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Haine
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Thornton Hains
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Vrs Hains
Mains
Iguor
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Bama
Fort
Dakota
Welntsre
Darrin
Capt Hatns
Justice Crane
Baina
Shrewsbury
Halta
Crossbiis
Thessinor
McIntyre
Mr Hains
Annis Cice
Peter Hains
New York
Swan
Wfe
Sam Houston's Indian Wife
Special to The Washington run Austin Texas 5 Col A J Houston and other children of Gen Sam Houston deny credence to reports that their father's Indian wife remains destitute near Anadarko Oklahoma They say he never kept secret his union with an Indian woman but that she died before he married Miss Lea the third wife and mother of his Houston children.
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Austin
Texan
Col
A J Houston
Sam Houston
Anadarko
Okla
Indian Territory
Miss Lea
Houston
Pirate Bailey Sentenced In Goldsboro Goods Case
New York January 5 Albert W Halley former secretary and treasurer of the Export Shipping Company was sentenced to not less than four years and six months or more than six years and eight months for his part in dispatching the steamer Goldsboro to Honduras with 380000 worth of goods obtained under false pretenses. Bailey’s brother Francis G Bailey fled to Honduras and remains at large.
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Goldsboro
Honduras
Albert W Halley
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Francis G Bailey Breadeut
Mrs Maybrick to Marry in Chicago Union
Special to The Washington Post reports Florence Maybrick plans marriage to Charles L. Wagner of Chicago, despite past murder conviction and long petitioning for release. Wagner pursued marriage, Maybrick consented after pressure. she previously faced life imprisonment in England, later released on ticket of leave and returned to the United States.
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Washington Post
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J H McCracken
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Chicago
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Maybrick
Charles L. Wagner
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Wagner
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Maybriek
Warners
Ture Wagner
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Maybuck
Mobile
London
Maybelek
United States
England
Maybrich Ielease
Virgina Court
Dcision
Ta Rague
Kentucky
Forestry rules upheld in grazing fees case
The United States government won its challenge to charges for grazing in forest reserves. Judge Lewis of the federal district court ruled in favor of the government, defending the constitutionality of forestry grazing fees in the West against Fred Licht and others.
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Fred Licht
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West
Eighty Cent Gas At Once
Announcement from Consolidated Gas Company of New York states a probable immediate rate cut to 84 cents per 1000 feet. It cites yesterday Supreme Court decisions and expects a mandate to repay consumers over 500000 dollars miscollected in the past three years, with lower courts to act once authority is granted.
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United States Supreme Courts
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Surrender of Larceny Convict King Recalled by Surety
Boston van Cardonto FP King, convicted of larceny and out on $5,009 bail, was surrendered by one of his sureties Mrs. Rona Barnstein in court today and sent back to the house of detention. King was locked up for the night.
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Relief funds surge for Italian earthquake victims reach 408000
The American Red Cross reports 408000 raised for Sicily Calabria relief with 380000 forwarded to Italy. 320000 sent direct to Italian Red Cross 3000 to charter relief ship and 10000 to agency at Messina. Congress okays 800000 more while 300000 already shipped aboard Celtic and Culgoa. Contributions flood in from New York Washington California and others. Italian Red Cross thanks the American people via Count Taverna.
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Ruing Still Shake Griscom's Aid Welcome Ambassador's Relief Ship
The Washington P sent from Rome reports tremors at Reggio every twenty minutes following a major earthquake. Ambassadors plan relief from Naples, with Griscom’s American relief ship fitted with doctors and provisions to Sicily and Calabria. Typhoid fears rise as water and air pollution threaten an epidemic. Queen Helena oversees refugee work and rebuilding plans for Messina and Reggio amid widespread devastation.
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