Death sentence affirmed for Johann Hoch in arsenic murder case
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld a lower court verdict condemning Johann Hoch to death for killing his wife with arsenic. Execution is set for February 23. Hoch remained defiant, denying the murder while acknowledging multiple wives. Gov. Deneen had granted reprieves previously but no further clemency arrived.
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Chicago
Supreme Court of the State
Johann Hoch
Hoch
Fischer-Hoch
Alii
Hoeh
Foolhardy Feat Of A Workman On Brooklyn Steeple
John Peterson a mason’s helper climbed the gilded cross 250 feet above ground atop St. Michael’s church in Brooklyn while hundreds watched. A policeman ordered him down and he promised to attempt the feat again, but authorities prevented a repetition.
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New York
Dec
John Peterson
St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church
Brooklyn
Peterson
Fight at White Star Saloon Ends in Disfigurement
In Fort Dodge Iowa on December 16 Jake Long and Sam Pare clashed at the White Star saloon. Pare reportedly bit off Song Long's nose and, during the search for the severed part, bystander said a dog carried it away. Long faces lifelong disfigurement while Pare sustains minor injuries.
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Fort Dodge
Jake Long
Sam Pare
White Star
Song
Long
Drops Dead in Police Court
In Chicago on December 14 Mrs. Nora Seatlin a wealthy widow collapsed and died in the police court as her son began his answer to a charge of malicious mischief.
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Chicago
Nora Seatlin
Boy sentenced to ten years in penitentiary for burglary
Alexander M. Gardiner son of North Bend residents pleaded guilty after entering a Seattle home to meet a waitress. He used a fictitious name to shield the girl and his parents. Prosecution contests claims of intent and seeks clemency from Governor Mead on grounds of mistaken facts and shielding the woman.
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Olympia
State University
Seattle
Garl
North Bend
Mead
Alexander M. Gardiner
W. T. Gardiner
G. N. Adams
Setctle
Scott
Sharif Cudwhee
Wyo Shipments Lost in Overland Limited Wreck
Ninety thousand dollars in gala belonging to a shipper remain undisclosed as the Overland Limited wrecked and burned near Alisas last week. The railroads and express companies will not reveal the name of the shipper or identify the cars involved, and the missing cargo has yet to be found.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Dee
Ailroads
Express
Alisas
Learn Telegraphy and Railway Business Now
If any young man in this locality wishes to learn Telegraphy and Railway Business, write to the National Telegraph Institute Seattle. They guarantee positions. Salary of operators 60 to 100 per month. The highest railway officials began as operators and any young man of ordinary education can learn in a short time and soon hold a position.
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National Telegraph Institute
P.I. Bldg
Seattle
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