Convicts Guilty of First Degree Murder in Missouri Penitentiary
Jefferson City reports Vaughan, Ryan, and Raymond found guilty of first degree murder for the killing of guard John Clay during a failed prison escape at the state penitentiary. It marks their second trial after prior convictions and delays. In Washington, a bill would later propose dismissing government clerks at age seventy after 1918. In Corning, Pa., John Westbrook and Rose Mattock were killed instantly by a train at Centerville crossing of the Erie railroad late at night.
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Jefferson City
Washington
Corning
John Westbrook
Troy
Rose Mattock
Centerville
Erie Railroad
Smuggled Rifles Seized Aboard Manchuria Ship
The Examiner reports twenty two modern rifles and 10 000 rounds of ammunition were seized yesterday in the quarters of the Chinese crew on the Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria bound for the Orient. Two more boxes of rifles were found later in an assistant engineer’s room. The guns were bought in San Francisco by engineers and smuggled aboard. No clear duration or scope of the operation is known.
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San Francisco
Manchuria
China
French cabinet falls as Morocco conference unsettled
Paris reports the government defeated in the chamber and resignations amid a ministerial crisis. President Fallieres consults with leaders as talks name Bourgeois Miller Poincare and Clemenceau as possible premiers. Vatican officials monitor the crisis while Algeciras delegates fear diplomatic damage to French policy.
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Paris
Algeciras
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Fallieres
M. Dubost
Senate
M. Doumer
M. Leon Bourgeois
Alexandre Millerand
Commerce
Raymond Poincaire
Clemenceau
M. Delcasse
M. Rouvier
Rentes
Doctor Linsley Dies as Illness Deepens at New Haven
Dr. Charles A. Linsley, secretary of the state board of health and a leading physician in the state, lies dangerously ill at his New Haven home. Attending doctors say he may not survive the day.
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Linsley
New Haven
Charles A. Linsley
State Board of Health
Four Men Die In Railroad Engine Collision In Greensburg
An engine on the Pennsylvania railroad near Radebaugh hit a work train carrying about seventy five Italian workers on a new pipe line. Four men were killed and several others were severely injured. The injured, identified only by numbers, were taken to a local hospital as officials sought details. The work train had not backed out onto the main line when the crash occurred.
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Greensburg
Radebaugh
Physician Arraigned for Second Degree Murder
Dr A F Richter of this city was arraigned in the city court this morning on a charge of murder in the second degree in connection with the death of Mary O Connor.
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A. F. Richter
Eity
Mary O'Connor
Meeting of coast operators decides wage increase stance
A Cleveland gathering of Gbic coast operators today concluded not to concede on wage increases. The March meeting set out a firm stance amid labor talks and anticipated state decisions.
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Cleveland
Gbic
International Waterways commission adjourns over Niagara Falls
The International Waterways commission in Toronto adjourned after two days with an agreement to protect Niagara Falls’ scenic beauty. American commissioners sought a report that could form a treaty basis. Canadians refused without special government instruction. Next meeting slated for Washington in April.
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Toronto
Ont
International Waterways Commission
Great Briain
United States
Washington
Cabinet at Belgrade Resigns Over Austrian Plans
BELGRADE March 8 The Stoja novich cabinet resigns to the king, unable to accept Austria's proposals for a politico commercial agreement. WASHINGTON March 8 Senator Stone introduces a bill to raise Mexican War survivors pensions from 12 to 20 dollars monthly.
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Belerafie
Belgrade
Stojanovich
Austria
Washington
Stone
McGovern Not Satisfied By Judges Salary Suit Decision
Hartford March 8 Senator Patrick McGovern who was plaintiff in the judges salary suit before the supreme court says he is not satisfied with the decision in favor of the judges. Today he will consult with his counsel Judge Stoghton to see if it is possible to carry the case to the United States Supreme Court.
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Hartford
Conn
Patrick McGovern
Supreme Court
Stoghton
United States Supreme Court
Teasing Promises and Drunken Gin Mickey Tale
A Victorian style tale recounts a bride’s demand that her husband quit whisky. He admits a “gin mickey” drink, causing a comic domestic misunderstanding about what counts as liquor. It shifts to a note on Milanaus in Sarawak and a rajah’s anecdote about propitiating evil powers with a folded leaf. The piece ends with a scattered fragment about octopuses and camouflage.
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Sarawak
Rajesh
Charles Brooks
Sarawalk
Hill Is Passed In Terse Voter Return
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a political ballot decision named Hill passing, with unclear wording about a gas bin and stray letters suggesting a terse vote outcome. The readable names or places are not recoverable.
Big Estate Probate in New Mitford
The probate court here today valued the estate of the late Dr. Brigeel of New Mitford at $691,255. He died several months ago. The inventory filed reflects a substantial fortune and anticipates further proceedings in the probate process.
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New Mitford
March
Brigeel
Mutiny on steamer Massachusetts ends in fatal shootout
New York reports a mutiny aboard the Massachusetts with fireman James Slocum killed in a pistol fight on deck. Six crew members along with First Officer Albert J. Evans and Fourth Officer met H. Kerwin were arrested. Dispute dated back to February after Cardiff voyage. Ship docked in Brooklyn and expected to sail for San Francisco.
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New York
Massachusetts
Kiyn
James Slocum
Albert J. Evans
H. Kerwin
Kerwin
Baltimore
Cardiff
Wales
Cii
Brooklyn
Simon
San Francisco
Jury trial ends as former NY senator Green awaits verdict
Washington March 8 Major Holmes Conrad special counsel for the government resumed his final address in the trial of former State Senator Green of New York. He argued Wynne's testimony showed no prejudice while objections over court conduct and defense testimony were overruled. Conrad stressed check transactions as verdict loomed. Jury deliberations began after Justice Gould read the charge.
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Washington
Holmes Conrad
Green
New York
Conrad
Mr. Wynne
Wynne
Worthington
English travel hotels offer homey lobbies and shared dining
E K Simmons of Manchester describes English hotel lobbies as parlor like with open fires long sofas and smoking salesmen. In these rooms traveling men are ushered to private dining spaces with a single long table and attentive service. Guests leave a halfpenny for local schools and orphanages that aid widowed workers' children.
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England
E. K. Simmons
Manchester
Louisville Courier-Journal
Americas
Cenesky on Stand in Murder Trial Heads to Verdict
The Joseph Cenesky murder trial nears conclusion as cross examination ends and both sides rest. A disputed statement to Detective O’Brien in New York was ruled inadmissible, a point pressed by defense and conceded by prosecutors. Justice may issue an early verdict tomorrow after jury charge and final arguments in the afternoon.
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Joseph Cenesky
Thomas C. Lockwood
Cenesky
O'Bren
New York
Denesky
Pierce
Kellogg
Meigs
Refused a license for 147 Baldwin street
Garrett Sayers petition for a liquor license denied by county commissioners. Opposed by McG Chris Garrity Moran Jackson Colloty Reiley Finn McAuliffe Applebaum Pepe and Knusso. Remonstrants argued unsuitability. majority found premises not posted ten days before filing as required by law.
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Garrett Sayers
Baldwin Street
John F. McG
Chris. Garrity
Edward Moran
C. Jackson
M. J. Colloty
W. H. Reiley
John S. Finn
Joseph McAuliffe
Morris Applebaum
Joe Pepe
Amelia Knusso
Minor
Attorney Russell
Wen
Waters
Geddes
City Forum Meeting Guests and Local News Roundup
Tonight the Forum club hosts guest officer Thomas Gunning and his Hartford wife at M Keeley’s Abbott avenue home. Mrs Mary White of 24 Adams street has been very ill for weeks. she is mother to Rev Father White. Patrick Gallagher was released on bond for P Kiernan’s superior court appearance, while McKiernan’s bondsmen are Patrick McEvoy and Eugene Sullivan. Funeral arrangements for Patrick Garvey, who died at his daughter Mrs John Murphy’s 33 Hickory street home, will be announced later.
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Forum Club
Thomas Gunning
Hartford
M. Keeley
Abbott Avenue
Mary White
Adams Street
Father White
Patrick F. Gallagher
P. H. McKiernan
Superior Court
Patrick McEvoy
Eugene Sullvan
McKiernan
Patrick Garvey
John Murphy
Hickory Street
Women's Relief Corps
E. C. Elizabeth Niles
New London
Lake & Strobel Co
Potice
Safecy
First Blow in Oil Suit as Standard Oil Loses Demurrers
In Middletown on March 8 Judge Reed overruled demurrers in two suits by Theodore H. White seeking 10000 for injuries from an explosion of kerosene oil supplied by Standard Oil and by Daniel J. Donahue administrator against the same company. Attorney Spellacy argued both cases. trials ordered.
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Middletown
Reed
Superior Court
Theodore H. White
Standard Oil Company
Daniel J. Donahue
White
Spellacy
Hartford
End of Hooker Charges In Sight
Albany March 8 state assembly defeated a resolution to repeal the investigation into Warren B Hooker of Fredonia from the supreme court bench in the Third Judicial district. The vote was 87 nays to 50 yeas ending efforts to remove him over charges of improper conduct tied to appointments and rental deals at Fredonia Dunkirk and Fort Plain post offices.
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Hooker
Albany
N. Y
Warren B. Hooker
Fredonia
Supreme Court
Third Judicial District
Dunkirk
Fort Plain
State Assembly
Yeas
Assemblyman
Tompkins
New York
Judiciary Committee
Guard Rail Prevents Trolley Car Crash at West End Bridge
A trolley car left the center of the west end bridge but was stopped by guard rails and a quick halt by the motorman. Passengers were delayed as cars on the line waited, and a second wagon broke down near St Johns church, blocking rails.brooklyn observers claim the abandoned track section aimed for James street, while west end residents say the car sought Robbins street.
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Naugatuck River
Oakville
West End
St John's Church
Brooklyn
James Street
Robbins Street
False Alarm At Box 62 Sparks City Wide Excitement
An early morning alarm from box 62 at Franklin and Union streets drew large crowds as firefighters raced to the scene. No fire was found after a rapid search, and officials concluded it was a false alarm sparked by a daredevil prank.
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Frankin
Union Streets
Center
Fxchrago Price
the Box
Two Women Burned by Explosion in Sens Fire
Mrs Henry Valche and daughter, 19, both badly burned by the explosion of an electric stove polish last evening in Sens. The incident occurred as the two women handled the preparation materials. Medical aid was summoned and they were rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Middlesborg
March Sun
Alice Moore
Lory Tucker
Frank Madden
Madden
Ane
Henry Walche
Sens
Mre Valche
Bankers Hubbard Attempts Death by Own Action
A figure named Hubbard, associated with Springfest and Mast, in March, is reported in a brief notice. The item notes a long-standing or repeated effort linked to W. Hubbard, with reference to death by suicide attempt.
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Springfest
Mast
W. Hubbard
Death by gas at Naugatuck home reported
Miss Mary Kiernan of Naugatick, employed three weeks by F. J. Luddington on West Main Street, was found dead in bed. Authorities deem accidental gas suffocation from a misadjusted jet. She was about forty, last seen in good health, removal to Moriarty's morgue then Naugatuck.
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Mary Kiernan
Naugatick
F. J. Luddington
West Maintreet
Moriarty's Morgue
Naugatuck
Luddington
Democrat
Connecticut Weather Outlook With Snow North Rain South
Forecast shows continued cloudiness across Connecticut with snow or rain in the north and rain in the south tonight and Friday. Light variable winds. Grieve Bisset Holland display a new line of shirt waists for spring and summer. Curran's marks housekeepers day with kitchen ware on sale.
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Connecticut
Grieve, Bisset & Holland
Curran’s
Overcoatings of Caste for Spring Priced to Impress
The ad touts spring overcoats with soft rich tones and smart patterns. It promises vast variety and superb selection facilities. Tailoring expertise is highlighted as a key to producing a perfect garment for each buyer.
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