Mystery of Barr hit and fall explains Banuelas death
The Barr tragedy is clarified as Banuelas fell from a freight car and was struck by a passing train after he and Placesnela rode freight from Jerome Arizona. Investigators questioned three Mexicans, who later denied involvement, while Placesnela provided the account of events leading to the mangled body on the track near Barr.
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Felix Flacesnela
Banuelas
Jerome
Ariz
Albu Qquerque
el Paso
Zacateca
Mexico
Placesneia
Barr Station
Thomas
Hart
Placesneta
Benuelas
Pla
Fesnela
Mali Mune
Fom
Sieue
Barr Placesnela
Hanuolas
Hannelas
Berty
Jerome, Ariz
Placesnela
Mra
Juan Cabrades
Cabrades
Mexco
George Craig
F. H. Strong
Thomas McMlin
Piacesnela
Piacesneia
McMillin
Jyehinila
Haywood Case Venire Shrinks as More Witnesses Arrive
Boise witnesses gather for the Haywood trial with Gen Hulkeley Wells among those arriving by train. The pool of eligible jurors dwindles, prompting talk of another special venire of 50 to 100 jurors and possible court adjournment to summon additional talesmen. The defense has used five peremptory challenges and ten in total.
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Boise
Toaho
Haywood
Hulkeley Wells
Colorado
Moyer
Pettibone
Idaho
Escalating Labor Wars From Idaho to Colorado and Nevada
Reports from Idaho Idaho May 20 describe brutal clashes between mine owners and the Western Federation recalling the bull pen breakup at Coeur d Alene and the Colorado deportation policy. Miners and sympathizers faced forced relocations, with hundreds sent by train to wilderness areas. many families separated and left stranded along tracks. The Colorado actions sent hopefuls to Nevada, where some profited after early settlement. The piece notes a broader pattern of punishment for union supporters and a warning that retribution follows those who back labor interests.
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Tdaho
Haywood
Wester Federation
Coeur Delones
Idaho
Colorado
Allance
Nunnery Federation
Cripple Creek
Kansas
Min
Owners’ Association
Nevada
Pamionkera
Town Mile
Cripple Creek and Goldfield Deportations Stir Red Hot Towns
Witnesses describe clashes as miners and unions clash over deportations to Cripple Creek and Goldfield. Armed groups fired from roofs, dynamite used in alleys, and a hall was attacked after outdoor meetings were banned. Casualties were reported as the confrontation escalated to settlement by force.
Orchard Id Murder for Money
Melee May 28 reports Harry Orchard's motive in the Haywood murder case. Prosecution claims money paid by Western Federation of Miners officers. state must prove this beyond a reasonable doubt. Defense may deny and offer alternative motive. continued on Page Eight.
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Harry Orchard
Stellenberst
Ste
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Hay- Wood
Southwestern Gets Rock Island Branch
The El Paso & Southwestern railroad gains control of the Tucumcari division from Rock Island, with shops to be built in Tucumcari and immediate work commencements. Coal output from the Dawson field is expected to rise from 50,000 to 300,000 tons monthly, creating more jobs.
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Tucumcari
el Paso & Southwestern Railroad
Santa Hoss
Rock Island Railroad Company
Tucumcar
Mt J
Dawson 5 Ie
Oklalona DemOCRATS Push For Election Visit
A political group in Oklarka or nearby plans a Washington trip to consult legal authorities ahead of an upcoming election. The delegation seeks guidance on procedures and potential challenges, signaling intensified national engagement.
Democrats challenge Pancoast decision on election timing
Washington May 20. A committee of Democrats named by President W H Murray of Oklahoma from the constitutional convention arrived to consult with legal authorities. They argue Judge Pancoast's ruling postpones the election under the convention's constitution until fall 1908 and contend an earlier election should be held as provided by the convention.
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Washington
Committee of Democrats
W. H. Murray
Oklahoma
Constitutional Convention
Pancoaat
Devine to Box Delory Tonight in Waukegan
Jimmy Devine the Philadelphia featherweight and Freddy Delory of Chicago meet for six rounds in Waukegan Illinois. They scale 126 pounds. This will be their second meeting with Devine winning the first bout but Delory claiming he was not in condition. The club has granted him another chance to restore form.
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Devine
Delory
Waukegan
Ill
Jimmy Devine
Philadelphia
Freddy Delory
Chicago
Tracemen Strike on New Haven Railroad
May 20 in Haven workers on the New Haven railroad and Boston line walked out after a wage dispute. Ten percent raise demanded over existing pay of $1.50 daily, leading to a walkout by the employed tract crews.
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New Haven
Haven
New
Boston
Gravesend to Run Brooklyn Handicap for $20,000 Purse
At Gravesend New York May 20 fifteen of the Next horses in training are carded for the Brooklyn handicap a mile and a quarter race with a $20,000 purse. About thirty thousand spectators expected watch Way Won by Superman with Beaconlight second and Nealon third in a heavy track conditions time 2 09.
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New York
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Superman
Beaconlight Cat
Nealon
Pat Crowe on Trial for Robbing Street Cars
Police report Crowe stands indicted for robbing street cars on a nightshift. The trial opens in Omaha with Crowe pleading guilty to related kidnapping charges tied to the broader case. Local authorities and prosecutors outline the sequence of alleged acts and the effort to secure convictions.
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Pat Crowe
Counc! Blut
Pat Pone
Seins
Philadelphia and Western Sold on Auction Block
Philadelphia and Western railroad undergoes an auction sale as a first step toward reorganization. The Trust Company of North America holds the $1,000,000 bonds. The sale aims to avoid foreclosure, with a new $50,000,000 bond issue planned for extensions. Mackaye interests are linked to the plan amid rumors of Wabash connections.
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Philadelphia and Western
West Chester
Philadelphia & Western Railroad
Compu ix
Trust Company of North America
Mackaye
Philadelphia & Western
Internets
Wabash
Cattle Companies Indicted Over Illegal Land Fencing
In May at Wye the United States government indicted the Wyoming Cattle and Investments Company and the Security Company in a broad land fencing case. The first case, tied to a large investigation, charges include extensive fencing across the Wyoming area and in the Heme earn county.
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Governs
Ment Agaloet Te Wyoming Catte
II Vestmens Company
Datud and Secur Company
Molen, Ie
Wye
Heme
Earn Pa
Hearing Delayed for One Day in San Francisco Mayor Case
Mayor Eugene Schmitz appeared in Judge Dunhe’s court on five grand jury counts of extortion from local keepers of French restaurants. Hearing postponed one day for counter affidavits on change of trial judge. District Attorney Heney hinted state may seek custody pending trial. Schmitz under five bail bonds totaling 50,000. Indictments anticipated as graft investigation nears conclusion. a large batch expected this week.
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San Francisco
Cal
Eugene Schmitz
Langdon
Brooklyn Party Prepares for Jamestown Exposition
In Brooklyn on May 20 the vague party for the Jamestown exposition in Richmond Washington Annapolis and Baltimore prepared to depart. The trip agenda includes a large turnout and fulfillment of a passenger quota for the voyage to the show.
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Saguers
Jamestown
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Vague
Richmond
Washington
Annapolis
Baltimore
Tod
Funeral Train Passes Through Albuquerque to Santa Fe
A funeral train carrying 150 bodies of U S soldiers passed through Albuquerque this morning en route to Santa Fe for interment at the National Cemetery. Bodies were disinterred from Fort Win Gate Fort Apache and other abandoned posts, then shipped to Santa Fe under a Washington order to search all posts for unclaimed graves.
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Feree
United States
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Huria
National Cemetery
Fort Wingate
Fort Apache
Washington
Gen Kuroki at the Jamestown Exposition Photo Scene
A grainy caption reports General Kuroki at the Jamestown Exposition. The image appears to show him viewing exhibits with Mrs. Erkes nearby, framed by the event banner and crowd scenes.
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Kuroki
Jamestown Exposition
Notable New York Lawyer Begins Year-Long Blackwell Island Term
Abraham Hummel, a widely known criminal lawyer in New York, starts a one year sentence at Blackwell Island today after voluntarily surrendering from bail. He left his home in an automobile and was not immediately traceable, with authorities and family seeking his whereabouts as the vehicle disappeared.
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New York
Abraham Hummel
Blackwell Island
Hummel
Mary G. Eddy Equity Suit Row Delayed In Concord
Hearing in the Mary G. Eddy suit in equity was adjourned until tomorrow due to the presiding judge's illness. The case involves a secret accounting of property in the ongoing equity action centered in Concord New Hampshire.
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Concord
N. H
Mary G. Eddy
Sir Alfred Baker Dies in London
New York reports the death of Sir Alfred Baker, famed engineer behind the pneumatic shield used in river tunneling. Also noted are charges to be tried in Baltimore today involving alleged fraud related to the Mawes iah Reinsurance company.
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Sir Alfred Baker
London
New York
Baltimore
Olin Bryan
Walter A. Mason
Rotheu
Mawesiah Reinsurance Company
Trainload of Strike Breakers for Frisco
A special train bearing 309 strike breakers from Chicago to Frisco to break the San Francisco street car strike traveled via Albuquerque Saturday evening. Five cars, drawn by Santa Fe engines, stopped for 40 minutes at the local station where crowds jeered the workers with taunts like scabs and dogs. The commander warned of no trouble and claimed the men were tourists seeking pay, while noting many looked foreign.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Albuquerque
Santa Fes
Useness men canvassing to raise money for stocks
A group of men named Useness is canvassing neighbors to raise funds for purchasing stocks. The effort focuses on gathering small contributions from local residents to build a minority investment pool.
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Useness
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Coeur d' Alenes
Cover D'Alenes
Couer d’Alenes
Burke
Bonker Hii and Sullivan
Wardner
Postic Justice
Goldfield
Citzens’ Alliance
Victor
Coin
Withers
Federation
Mace
Dolding
Union Hall
Jacobs
Trinidad
Als
Engle
Engtewiite
Alex
Jarulen
Czar
Nikolai Lenin
Southwestern
Rock Island
Democratic Congress
Santa Rosa Dawson
Nikolau Iain
Russia
Vladimir Ullanof
Oklarona
Democrats
Catskill
Metz
McNally & Co
Schmitz
ISO
U. S
Kunek
Althoe
Erkes
Jmimel
Frisco
Roswell
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Ke Golig
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