Death with a smile: Mulraney electrocuted at Sing Sing
John Mulraney, once spared from March execution by a personal appeal to Gov. Sulzer, was executed at Sing Sing after claiming he was a martyr of a crooked code. He gave multiple alibi stories and named Fay and Dowling as involved in Paddy the Priest’s murder.
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Sulzer
Ossining
John Mulraney
Sing Sing
Jack
Hugh
Charles Becker
New York
Rosenthal
Happy Jack
Patrick McBreen
John J. Dowling
Mulraney
Rosaleky
Happy Jack’ Mulraney
Paddy
Fay
Dowling
Gov. Sulzer
Martin Fay
John Dowling
Nicholas Jacobson
Tombs
New York City
Funeral notices from Washington area churches May 1913
A collection of obituaries and funeral notices dated May 1913 from Washington DC area residents. George Gibson and several others are referenced with service details, dates, times, and burial or interment locations. Interment and private services noted. lodges listed for special communications.
Mulraney Testimony Shadows Underworld Links at Trial
Witnesses described Mulraney’s dramatic courtroom behavior and fading defense as Salty Saltzman, an ex-con now with a detective agency, testified about meetings after the Paddy the Priest killing. Saltzman, once at Sing Sing, admitted daily conversations where he claimed Mulraney confessed to the murder.
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Mulraney
Rosalsky
Underworld
Rosalsks
Mulraner
Mordeca Saltzman
Salty
Mbrane
Paddy the
Sing Sing
Dynamite Plot Trial Witness Contends Conspiracy Details
Boston May 19 The Commonwealth under District Attorney Pelletier outlines its case against William M Wood Frederick B Atteaux and Dennis J Collins in a conspiracy to plant dynamite during last year s textile strike Three witnesses describe finding dynamite in Lawrence strike houses and Pelletier claims Wood and Atteaux conferred in Boston before the dynamite was hidden He says Wood paid Atteaux 50 in March 1912 and 2100 later with funds passed through Breen and Collins Breen later convicted for concealing dynamite is immune from trial here The government maintains the plan originated in Boston with the alleged conspirators supporting Breen s information chain.
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Boston
The
Commonwealth
Pelletier
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Frederick B. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Mr. Wood
Lawrence Uring
John J. Breen
Lawrence
Ernest R. Pitman
Andover
Atteaux and Wood
Breen
Collins
Wood
Atteaux
Breea
Lynch
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Charles H. Littlefield, Jr
Pitman
William H. Proctor
Fred M. Flynn
Ernest 5. Bradford
Massachusetts District Police
Tach
Flynn
Essex County
Licenses to Marry From Virginia and Washington
Several couples listed for marriage licenses include Richard N Cromwell, 24, of Newport News Virginia, Frances G Shoulters, 24, of Washington DC, and Walter W Gallagher, 26, with Mary C Kohlman 29. Also named are Frank E Middleton Jr 33 and Gertrude A Newman 29. Hugh H Clements 37 and Laura Waters 23. Charlie J Purvis 21 of Cumberland Court House Virginia and Mary M Shepard 22 of Grimena Mills Virginia. Clergy named include Rev Edward L Buckley, Rev J R Roth, Rev Charles T Warner, and Rev I Kenney.
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Richard N Cromwell
Newport News
Frances G Shoulters
Washington
DD. C
Edward L. Buckley
Walter W. Gallagher
Mary C. Kohlman
J. R. Roth
Frank E. Middleton, Jr
Gertrude A. Newman
Charles T. Warner
Hugh H. Clements
Laura Waters
John
Brigg
Charlie J. Purvis
Cumberland Courthouse
Mary M. Shepard
Grimena Mills
I. Kenney
Caucus on Jobs Sparks Senate Filibuster Plan
Democratic senators propose abolishing pairs to maintain a quorum and push nominations, aiming to force a vote on Walter J. Harris for census director. Republican opposition cites principle. Burton, Durand, and other officials prepare lengthy stays with varied readings to exhaust debate.
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Senate
Walter J. Harris
Harria
Durand
Burton
Christ the
Ohio
Sun and Tide Tables and Weather Summary May 18
Weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a western low developing over the Rockies with showers across the northern plateau and plains. Fair in the Pacific states. frosts in northern Michigan. rain expected central valleys and lake regions by Wednesday night. Winds vary by coast and region with storm warnings on Lake Michigan. Temperature readings include midnight 62 and 64 at 2 am and 4 am, high near 73. Local report notes sunshine percentage at 100 for the day.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Plaints States
Kansas
Rocky Mountain
Plains States
Missouri
Mississippi
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Pacific States
Northwest
Michigan
Mississippi River
Upper Lake
Lower Lake
Lake
Middle Atlantic States
Lake Michigan
Frankfort
Green Bay
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
European
Grand Banks
Johnson Signs Antialien Bill Sparks California Row
Gov Johnson signs the antialien land measure while diplomatic exchanges continue over Japan’s protest. Secretary Bryan telegraphs Ambassador Chinda with the US reply, and both governments pursue a cautious path, aiming for a diplomatic resolution and avoiding public dispersal of the dispute.
Japanese Visitors Press For Naturalization Rights In California
In San Francisco on May 19 Japanese politicians Ayao Hattori and Soruko Ebara arrived to learn California’s stance on alien land laws. Hattori urged naturalization rights and a treaty revision, while Ebara, a constitutional party leader, offered cautious views. They acted as party representatives not official envoys to gauge school conditions and public sentiment.
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San Francisco
Ayao Hattori
Soruko Ebara
California
Ebara
Hattori
Constitutional Party
House of Peers
Lberal Party
Japan
America
The
Kaiser Honors King Better Relations Sought
German emperor aims to improve Britain ties through Princess Victoria Louise wedding arrangements, with two squadrons to escort King George V and Queen Mary while only one squadron is assigned for Emperor Nicholas. Berlin officials emphasize nonpolitical marriage, amid UK visit preparations and a Russian reception plan. The British royals depart for Berlin aboard the Victoria and Albert, escorted by British warships, meeting German destroyers as they cross to the Dutch coast.
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Czar
George V
Nicholas
Berlin
Victoria Luise
Princernest August of Cumberland
Great Britain
Germany
George
Queen Mary
Norddeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
Emperor Nicholas
Russia
King George
Berlinz
London
Mary
William
Victoria and Albert
Port Victoria
Flushing
Holland
North Sea
William St. John Dead in Washington D C
Special to The Washington Post New York May 10 William St John secretary to United States Senator Martine and noted New Jersey newspaper man died here today after a prolonged illness He helped Martine rise in 1916 by circulating the petition that placed him in nomination at the preferential primaries and influenced President Wilson to support the cause St John served in Martine's Washington staff until ill health forced him to quit.
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Washington Post
New York
Willam St. John
United States
Martine
New Jersey
St. John
Wilson
Martiné
James Smith, Jr
Washington
Argentine Navy Visit Ties With U S Officials
Argentine Minister Senor Romulo 8 Naon met Secretary Bryan and Rear Admiral Onofre Belveder head of the Argentine naval commission overseeing vessel construction in the United States. Belveder will be presented to President Wilson during his visit as a guest of the Argentine minister.
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Senor Romulo
Naon
Bryan
Onofre Belveder
Belveder
Wilson
Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Reported
Shipping news lists arrivals and movements of vessels between New York and European ports. Vessels such as New York bound liners from London Rotterdam Bremen and Antwerp are noted with routes and docking expectations as week progresses. Specific ships include Minnehaha Olarch Campanel V Kronprinzessin Cecilie Oscar II Friedrich Wilhelm Santa Anna and Olympic with dockings anticipated midweek and Tuesday.
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New York
Minnehaha
London
Campanelv
Rotterdam
Plymouth
Kronprinzessin
Cecilleé
Bremen
Christiansand
Oscar TI
Copenhagen
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Marseilles
Santa Anna
Friedrich der Grosss
Boulogne
Potsdam
Havre
Japanese statesman seeks calm approach to California issue
The 73 year old Ebara a noted Japanese political figure advocates peaceful resolution. He wants to study California conditions before reporting to his party. Businessmen from Japan in 1969 press for friendly ties naturalization and a new treaty, while press and foreign observers urge cautious actions over alien land ownership. England watches US Japan policy closely.
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Tokyo
Tapan
United States
Kyoto
Gov. Johnson
Wilson
Gov
London
The
Daily News
England
British Columbia
Australia
Greatest Makers of History Named by Puerto Rican Speaker
Senor Don Jose de Diego, speaker of the Puerto Rican house, called Christopher Columbus George Washington and Bolivar the three greatest makers of history since Christ. He spoke at the Span ish-American Atheneum in New National Museum, with Pan-American Union officials and local dignitaries present. The meeting was conducted in Spanish and featured Senor Don Moreno La Calle and Senor Don Munoz Rivero among the platform attendees.
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Senor
Don Jose de Diego
House of Delegates
Atheneum
New National A
Christopher Columpus
New World
George Washington
Bolivar
South America
Latin America
Don Francisco Yanes
Pan-American Union
Father Currier
Don Moreno la Calle
The
Don Munoz Rivero
Porto Rico
Kern sure of inquiry others cite state rights
After a week of debate the Senate referred Senator Kern's resolution for a Federal investigation of West Virginia coal fields to the education and labor committee. Opponents argue government action in a state's internal affairs is improper while supporters expect votes to pass. Senator Goff blamed labor agitators for unrest and warned martial law may be declared in Paterson New Jersey a point that drew Sharp replies from Senators Martine and Hughes.
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Senate
Education and Labor Committee
Kern
West Virginia
Labor Committee
Rouses New Jersey
Goff
Paterson
N. J
Soares Martine
Hughes
New Jersey
Martine
Home Circle Biennial Sessions Open at Raleigh
Delegates from across the country converge for the Protected Home Circle biennial sessions starting at 9 this morning at the Raleigh. Secretary Bryan will greet them at 10. A sightseeing trip is planned for 2 o'clock. California's charms are praised in a First Congregational Church program with Julius Kahn and Frank H. Poston.
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Protected Home Circle
Raleigh
Bryan
California
First Congregational Church
Julius Kahn
Frank H. Poston
Mr. Kahn
San Francisco
Mr. Poston
Accused of Stoning Car in Roanoke Strike Case
H. L. Burton and his brother W. A. Burton were tried before Magistrate Gee and sent to the grand jury on a charge of stoning a Norwich street car Saturday night. Both are confined in the county jail. one is a cotton mill worker and the other an iron worker. This marks the first act of lawlessness since the street car strike began seventeen days ago.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
H. L. Burton
W. A. Burton
Gee
Norwich
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Columbia Road
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St. Stephen's P. E
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Federal Lodge
No. 1
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John L
Martha Harris
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Virginia Shelton
Letitia Moore
Thomas
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Funeria
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W. M. Ward
Woolen Company
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Tokalon Co, Inc
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Mr. Ebara
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Home Circle
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Weds
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Delft
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