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Domestic News August 2, 1912

Wauwatosa News

Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

What is this article about?

New York police Lieutenant Charles A. Becker was indicted for first-degree murder, arrested, arraigned, and sent to the Tombs for ordering the assassination of gambler Herman Rosenthal, based on confessions from Jack Rose, Bridgy Webber, and Harry Vallon.

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INDICT BECKER FOR MURDER
Police Officer Arrested and Sent to
Tombs Charged With Planning
Rosenthal Assassination.
New York, July 31.—Police Lieutenant Charles A. Becker was indicted by the grand jury, arrested, arraigned, and sent to the Tombs Monday night on the charge of having ordered and planned the assassination of Gambler Herman Rosenthal, who was shot down by assassins in front of the New Metropole hotel 14 days ago.
The indictment charges murder in the first degree and comes as a result of confessions made by "Jack" Rose, "Bridgy" Webber and Harry Vallon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Becker Indictment Rosenthal Assassination New York Police Murder Charge Grand Jury

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles A. Becker Herman Rosenthal "Jack" Rose "Bridgy" Webber Harry Vallon

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

July 31

Key Persons

Charles A. Becker Herman Rosenthal "Jack" Rose "Bridgy" Webber Harry Vallon

Outcome

becker indicted for murder in the first degree, arrested, arraigned, and sent to the tombs; rosenthal assassinated 14 days prior

Event Details

Police Lieutenant Charles A. Becker indicted by grand jury for ordering and planning the assassination of Gambler Herman Rosenthal, who was shot in front of the New Metropole hotel; based on confessions by Jack Rose, Bridgy Webber, and Harry Vallon

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