29 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
1
Haywood is acquitted amid a weak case against the secretary treasurer. Released after trial, prosecutors indicate plans to seek bail for others as applications are considered today.
William D. Haywood, longtime Western Federation of Miners leader, is acquitted in Boise of murder and conspiracy in Governor Steunenberg's death. The verdict ended a dramatic trial with testimony from self confessed witness Harry Orchard and a jury that faced lengthy instructions from Judge Wood. Haywood thanked jurors as supporters hailed the outcome, while the prosecution vowed to pursue Moyers Pettibone and others.
Washington reports AFL President Gompers defending the Boise jury verdict in the Haywood case. He says a truly honest jury would find Haywood innocent, noting no motive or interference by Governor Steunenberg’s killers and emphasizing the miners’ organization faced new conditions and opponents.
New York July 25 Morris Hillquist lawyer and author and socialist leader says William D Haywood, recently acquitted of Governor Steunenberg murder, may be nominated for president in 1848. He predicts Haywood will appear in the city this week for a demonstration and notes Roosevelt may face Haywood as an opponent.
A July fire and explosion at 224 Christie Street on New York’s East Side collapses a six story tenement. Fourteen bodies recovered, many injured, including women and children. Heroic rescue efforts by Fire Patrol No. 7 save a family and others from sixth floor windows as flames engulf the building.
A major blaze at Coney Island destroyed seven blocks of the amusement zone early today. Steeplechase Park and about twenty hotels were wiped out with losses estimated over 1 million dollars. Wind shift aided containment, with firemen focusing on the Bowery side to save fragile structures. Sandora the armless wonder survived unhurt as chaos erupted among guests and workers.
Duluth dispatch reports Sheriff Hoolihan mobilizing deputies and about 150 armed men at Bovey ready to move in ten minutes, with 100 more at Holman en route to Nashwauk. Nashwauk mines stay open and the Western Federation of Miners dominates the strongest camp. Mayor Cullum hopes for a settlement with ore handlers, while key hurdle remains union recognition. Pierces comments downplay range strikes and suggest emissions high, noting pay from 2.25 to 2.50 daily and debates over the contract system versus day scale.
London reports further action against Marmeworth newspapers, the Daily Mail and the Evening News, for libels tied to a controversy over soup manufacturers. The papers published apologies and damages paid to Joseph Watson & Bons, reportedly exceeding 250 dollars, though not officially stated.
In Tannier on July 2k, Moorish and government forces clashed near Kamimas territory. Russian troops attacked a village, burned dwellings, looted property, and killed inhabitants while capturing prisoners including Sir Marry Maclean. Government forces claim victory after a six hour battle near Maclwan, where a youth believed to be Leatend is reported.
Cleveland a July 2 The strike of miners in the Lake Superior region and dock workers threatens to force shippers to switch ore transport to railroads for winter, doubling transport costs and risking furnace shutdowns. United States Steel depends on Lake Superior mines, and a work suspension endangers raw material supply and furnaces.
Morning Journal special le file wires describe famine in China along the Yangtze region. William H. Gleysteen missions relief reports thousands starved and living on weeds, with cannibalism rumors in cities. Foreign aid has aided distressed victims.
Houston July 38 The army recruiting office received instructions to enlist colored cavalry as exceptionally desirable. This marks the first Negro enlistment since the Brownsville affair. The four Segre regiments in the regular army are bound for the Philippines, and new enlistees will be sent to join them.
Birmingham Ala July 28 The successor to Senator E W Pettus who died yesterday in Hot Springs Ark will be former Governor Johnston of Birmingham At the state primaries last year candidates for the alternate senatorships were voted on and Senator J H Bankhead received the highest vote He was therefore given the fire vacancy upon Senator Morgans death Governor Johnston received the nest highest vote and will therefore by the legislature in joint persion next week be elected to the second vacancy caused by Benatar Pettus death
San Antonio July 28 Charles F Pape shot and killed his sister Christian at their home eight miles from the city over a marriage engagement he did not approve Pape was jailed this morning and an hour later hanged himself The Pape family is prominent and wealthy
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