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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
Waterloo Evening Courier reports a condemned man calmly walks to the electric chair with his wife’s photograph over his heart. He chants a prayer as the current is turned on at 5:55 this morning after seven lasting shocks.
Sing Sing prison reports Charles Becker executed for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Becker maintained his innocence to the end, declaring he was sacrificed to his friends as he faced the death penalty. Priests administered last rites while witnesses observed the three electroshock execution.
History of Herman Rosenthal murder case begins with the 1912 shooting of Rosenthal outside the Metropole Hotel in New York. Becker, police lieutenant, faced indictments for Rosenthal’s murder, endured multiple trials and appeals, and was executed in Sing Sing after a long legal fight. The narrative follows key dates, court actions, and Becker’s final hours, with emphasis on the role of gunmen and the ultimate death sentence.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific financial pyramid collapses as the Rock Island company is placed in receivership. Rock Island stock slid from 81 dollars to under one. The operating Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad remains under separate receivers, with current managers still in control.
Ossining N Y July 30 Becker issues a dying statement before execution asserting his absolute innocence of murder. He praises his wife Helen Becker and asks God’s pardon for all who contributed to his death. The note closes with his sign off as Charles Reok er.
Washington reports vigorous state department efforts to secure release of vast German, Austrian, and Belgian goods held in neutral ports by Britain’s order in council. Officials note Britain may reply with a supplemental note next week, aiming to avoid formal negotiations. Approximately 167 million dollars of goods in Rotterdam and Holland, including contraband German and Belgian products, are among principal cases raised by American shippers.
The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung begins issuing a series of documents purportedly secret Belgian diplomatic reports found in Brussels. The papers claim Germany remained peaceful while Britain pressed for a coalition against Germany citing jealousy over German naval growth as a motive.
Officials say Britain has decided to state her side of the case officially in a supplementary note. Ground work shows bonafide neutral shipments from Belgian origin have so far been unsuccessful, with attempts to connect orders and other actions.
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Chicago July 30 Indictments against persons connected with the Eastland disaster cases may be returned before night by the Cook county grand jury State's Attorney Hoyne intimated. The federal grand jury convened by Judge Landis began witness examinations as a United States marshal seized the vessel. Day harbor master Adam J Weckler testified, claiming the boat was overloaded as he did at the coroner's inquest.
Lenton July 30 British authorities report the arrest of a German subject in possession of a forged American passport. The man allegedly received the bogus document in Antwerp from German secret service officer Gaplanla Schweitzer. The real passport belonged to an American businessman who traveled to and from Germany in March and April. Washington orders Ambassador Gerard to seek Germany’s explanation after sworn testimonies link forged passports to German officials. Officials note ongoing abuses of American passports with no remedy for deliberate forgery.
Paris reports a July 30 resolution by the crusade of the women of France condemning sales of alcoholic beverages in confectioners and tobacconists shops and coal merchants and urging prohibition of epio jit sales in communities producing munitions. Prominent members include Mmes Alphonse and Dandet along with Emile Zola and others.
Washington July 30 Secretary Lansing said a Port au Prince public safety committee has taken charge of the city and is disarming residents. American Marines landed last night and faced slight resistance with no casualties. Caperton reports landing forces established with 400 men patrolling under Captain Beach. Descartes joins from Cape Haitien as joint protection for foreigners is arranged.
Tokyo July 20 The Japanese cabinet led by Count Okuma tendered its resignation to Emperor Yoshihito after the prior resignation of Viscount Kanetake Oura interior minister. Justice ministry probes into bribery tied to March parliamentary elections prompted the actions.
London reports Warsaw, the third Russian city, is near abandonment as German forces surround and threaten Petrograd. German aviators hover while plans for a triumphal entrance circulate. Western fronts see little notable activity as Britain debates the seriousness of Russian reverses and looming pressure toward Paris.
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