Some Sidelights on Pie Eaters and Morning Journalism
A brief look at how pie eating culture intersects with early 20th century newspaper practice. The piece notes quirky rituals around pie, public appetite for sensational attention, and the role of editors in shaping reader interest through vivid, concise reporting.
Explosion at Bradley's House Sparks Gas Theory
A San Francisco testimony connects a gas blast at Bradley's residence to a broader theory. The Defense led to the conclusion as investigators scrutinize the cause.
Tin Can Club Amalgamates With Curry Manipulators
Santa Fe rumor mill swirls as the Ancient Order of Pie Eaters announces a merger with the Tin Can Club. The new headquarters move to a Santa Fe print shop sparks quips of political intrigue involving Governor Curry and regional officials.
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Plumbers Found Holes in Meters
The Haywood trial portions reviewed defense testimony on the San Francisco 1905 explosion at Pred Bradley’s house. Linforth testified the blast damaged gas lines and meters. plumbers later found a hole in a meter.
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Pred Bradley
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Walter H. Linforth
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2000 Coal Miners Vote as Strike Looms in Ontario
In Cobalt Ontario 2000 coal miners met to vote on a war scale offer. The majority rejected the terms and a strike walkout appeared imminent as the group prepared further actions.
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Ontario
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Miners' President Shot by Labor Agent in Mint Lake
Reynolds, president of the coal miners union at Mint Lake Tennessee, was shot yesterday by WH Bellows an agent of the Mint Lake Coal Company. He died this morning. The incident centered on the open shop conflict.
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Mint Lake Coal Company
Jesse Grant May Run for Presidency On Trip Views Tariff
Jesse R. Grant son of General Ulysses S Grant arrives from New York and hints he may seek the Democratic nomination depending on his tour. He urges tariff revision and trusts regulation while avoiding firm political discussion. Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to provide first class negro accommodations equal to white fares where available.
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Jesse R. Grant
A. 8. Grant
New York
Jose Grant
Mea
Mufticlear
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia Edwards
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St. Loui
Standard Oil Co faces maximum fine in long indictment
In Chicago on July 8 Judge Landis signaled sentence on the Standard Oil Company of India for using railroad rates on August 3. Testimony from John D. Rockefeller and associates regarding finances linked the Standard Oil Co of Indiana with the New Jersey unit. Attorneys expect a maximum or near maximum fine across the 1492 counts, potentially up to 20 million dollars.
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Standard Ol Company
United States District Court
Landis
Standard Ol Company of India
John D. Rockefeller
Standard OM Co
Indiana
Standard Oi
Investigators Reach Santa Fe In Land Inquiry
Santa Fe July 8 Special agents Ormedy McHurg and EB Holcomb arrived from Washington to probe alleged illegal land deals. They begin with Hagerman land transaction scrutiny tied to Hagerman's removal from office. Mins K Lawler will record actions as the sweep targets land timber and mineral entrions.
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N. M
Ormedy McHurg
EB. P. Holcomb
Land Office
Kington
Mins
K. F. Lawler
Santa Be
Hagerman
Prison Commissioners Lost Their Nerve
The penitentiary commission adjourned at noon after routine matters. A committee including Charles F. Easley John Tt. DeMier and T. W. Wayward was appointed to probe Trelford's mismanagement and report next meeting. An inventory will be prepared by I Garren and Trelford's former assistant Sample as Littrell restores order.
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Tin Can Club
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Pie Eaters
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Sulzer
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Santa Fe
N. Mt
Penitentiary Commission
Charles F. Easley
John Tt. DeMier
Alamogordo
T. W. Wayward
Las Vegas
I Garren
Littrell
Dock laborers oppose use of steam elevator at Rotterdam
In Rotterdam on July 8 dock workers oppose unloading grain with steam elevators. Strikes persist as cavalry guard quays and police protect loading ships. Venting fears of job loss, workers clash with replacements but violence remains limited. Wool market reports steady prices in St Louis and Louisville.
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Holland
Santa Fe Social Circles Alarmed by Divorce Suit
Dr C G Lord seeks a counter action to divorce his wife a social favorite last winter in Santa Fe New Mexico The wife now in Watertown New York with two children claims infidelity non support and cruelty She asks for property division and custody of both minors A former high official may be subpoenaed for testimony in the case testing begins this week.
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N. M
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Governor Curry Due at Honolulu July 12
Governor Curry leaves Nagasaki June 26 and is scheduled to arrive in Honolulu on July 12. Colonel Willison of the New Mexico Military Institute at Toswell, New Mexico, travels with legate W. H. Andrews to Washington on military institute business after visiting Interior and Justice departments.
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W. H. Andrews
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of Justice
Military Institute
Doctors Seek Licenses to Practice in New Mexico
Applicants from across New Mexico appeared before the board of medical examiners in session today in Santa Fe. The group includes many doctors seeking licenses to practice medicine in the state.
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Mexico
T Board of Earth
New Mexico
Mayor Schmitz Goes Five Years In The Pen
Francisco reports the mayor has been sentenced to five years in prison in a case tied to municipal governance. The decision follows a trial detailing corruption and misuse of city funds.
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz Sentenced to Five Years
San Francisco Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz was sentenced by Judge Dunne to five years in San Quentin for extortion. The courtroom erupted in applause as the sentence was pronounced, while defense attorney and officials clashed over the conduct of the proceedings.
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Reuf
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Thos. O'Neill
Burns
Sa Francisco
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Telephone Girls Stage Strike Across Rocky Mountain District
Telephon e workers of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company joined a sympathy strike with linemen in Star Wyoming and Idaho. After two weeks away they returned to work under a truce following a brief stoppage.
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Wyoming
Idaho
Onal Educational Association Convenes
A local educational association convened today with plans announced for community programs and member updates. The meeting emphasized educational outreach and teacher collaboration across district schools.
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Onal Educational Association
Fight Over Reorganization Dominates National Education Meet
The fifteenth annual National Education Association convention opens in Los Angeles with a major focus on reorganization under federal charter or new DC charter. Key figures include S. G. Cooley of Chicago and Dr. Z X Snyder as backup. Margaret Haley’s candidacy remains uncertain amid 30 000 expected attendees. Cleveland hosts expectations for the next convention.
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Mexico
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Ue Kcates
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Shale Y
Old Guard
Association
G. Cooley
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Chicago
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Mise Healey
Admiral Dews ey Seeks Pacific Fleet Balance
New York July 1 Admiral Dews ey, visiting Richfield Springs, N Y, says a peace plan calls for transferring the battleship fleet to the Pacific. He argues maintaining power in both oceans is impractical and advocates moving the fleet to the Pacific to preserve balance and deter Philippines seizure.
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Richfield Springs
N.Y
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Son of Forester 18 Found Dead in Bed in Ontario
Deseronato Ontario July report states Oronhyatekba son of the late supreme chief ranger of the Independent Order of Foresters was found dead in bed yesterday. He was 38 years old and death caused by heart failure according to authorities.
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