Curtain falls on penitentiary shake up in New Mexico
Acting Governor J W Raynolds removes Arthur Tretford as superintendent and appoints Marion Littrell of Colfax county during the governor's pleasure. Littrell reportedly accepts the post, with Prichard’s former ally to serve as assistant as Bondmen are pursued.
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Marion Littrell
Colfax County
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Santa Fe
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Rot L. Baca
Baca
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Tysekett
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Arthur Tretford
Hanna letter blasts Prichard gang in Santa Fe dispute
Attorney Hanna replies to a hostile article in the New Mexican about the Trefford investigation and Prichard. He alleges bias by the attorney general, defends his actions with Trelford, and asks Prichard to answer key questions about record control and witness handling. The letter asserts truthfulness and calls for accountability in Santa Fe county affairs.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
Tresford
Raynolds
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Fair Play
New Mexican
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Caldwell
Acting Governor Defends Man Who Did the Work
A Santa Fe dispatch reports Acting Governor Kagnatis defends his handling of the penitentary inquiry into Superintendent Arthur Trelford. Attorney General Prichard led the probe, findings led to Trelford's removal and Sheriff Marion Latrell appointed to replace him. The piece labels the investigation a farce and criticizes press coverage and political theater surrounding the case.
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Colfax
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New Mexico
Appointment of Marion Littrell as Territorial Penitentiary Superintendent
J W Raynolds acting governor of New Mexico appoints Marion Littrell of Colfax County to the office of superintendent of the territorial penitentiary. Littrell serves at the governor's pleasure until the end of the next territorial council session. document dated June 1907.
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Arthur Tretford
New Mexico
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Santa Fe
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Miarion Littrell
Colfax
Littrell
Territorial Council
Raynolds
Boule
Hythe
JW. Raynolds
Prichard report accuses penitentiary authorities of brutal mistreatment
The document presented to Raynolde by Prichard accuses prison staff at the territorial penitentiary of barbaric abuse of inmates for minor offenses. Key testimonies from Lor Knapp and Dutner Breen are highlighted, with Attorney Hanna contesting opportunities to prevent deters while the governor defends the process. The report argues the mistreatment harms discipline and morality, urging accountability.
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Trelford
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Dutner Breen
Jap Clark
Territorial Penitentiary
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Geneva
Joey
Plain Statement About the Investigation Farce-Comedy
Special Dispatch to the Meralee Journal reports Attorney M. Haine defending Arthur Trelford against alleged injurious acts by Attorney General Prichard. Trelford’s sworn statements and defense requests, including witnesses and a stenographer, are described as unfair by Haine as proceedings and records are scrutinized.
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Arthur Trelford Manes
Statement of Arthur Trelford in New Mexico Penitentiary case
Arthur Trelford swears before the Santa Fe County official that the statements contain the true defects of the charges and matters alleged in the proceeding at the New Mexico penitentiary. The document records a sworn deposition within the Territory of New Mexico in Santa Fe County.
Mears Punishment at New Mexico Penitentiary Described
Witness Breen testimony challenged as to Mears 2023 punishment from Jan 3 to Jan 18 1907. Records describe handcuffing in a dark cell, limited movement, and a claim of degraded treatment amid disputes over conduct.
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Breen
New Mexico
Mears
Delany
Mr. Breen
Weather Bureau
Santa Fe
Green
William Myers
Mora County
William Mears
Luna County
Jane
Giarrett
Adams
Tihat
Otober
Elaen
Ormeiuy
Kuight
Fort Bayard
Marley Brown
Eer Brown
Rockefeller Subpoena Defied as Judge Orders Testimony
Chicago June 28 Attorney for Standard Oil appealed to withdraw a subpoena against John D Rockefeller in a case over who owns the Standard Oil entities Judge Landis refused to recall the subpoena and ordered witnesses summoned including Rockefeller vice presidents and treasurers of Union Tank Line and related Standard Oil firms in New Jersey and Indiana.
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Chicago
Standard Oi Company
United States Court
John D. Rockefeller
John S&s Miller
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Otl
Landis
Union Tank Line
Miller
Judge Landis
Standard OF Company of
New Jersey
Standard of Company of Indiana
Mr. Rockefeller
H. RR. Payne
Union Tank
Mne
W. H Hutchinson
F . Berrelow
Pp. Cowan
A. W. Stahl
Still Under Fire at Bolot Defense Centers
Defense centers press on to prove he killed Steunenberg in revenge for financial reverses.
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Steunenberg
Vindicator Explosion Case Claimed Accident Evidence Emerges
Witness Omas Wood testified the Vindicator explosion may have been caused by missing twenty five pounds of giant powder taken from the shaft. He described a missing powder box and a revolver seen with Foreman Beck. Prosecutors pressed Orchard’s alleged threat to Steunenberg and defense witnesses discussed flight routes and bloodhounds as trial details continued.
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Idaho
William D. Haywood
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Frank Steunenberg
Hercules
Omas Wood
Vindicator
McCormick
Foreman Beck
Wood
Beck
William Easterly
Copely
Steunenberg
Easterly
Caldwell
Thomas Hogan
Denver
Wyoming
Trentmeny
Cripple Creek
Phe Ness
Pole Creek
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Seret
W. FP Davie
Moyer
Hay Wooed
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Subpoenas Served on Rockefeller Group for Chicago Hearing
United States Marshal Henkel received subpoenas ordering John D. Rockefeller William Rockefeller H H Rogers John H Archbold and other Standard Oil officers to testify at a Chicago federal court on July 6. Rogers Tel ford and Pratt were unavailable in Europe or outside town. Archbold Howe Moffatt White and T B Union Tank car were served.
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York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
William Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
John H. Archbold
Standard Company
Federal Court of Chicago
United States
Marshal Henkel
Mr. Rogers
W. H. Telford
Europe
John
James M. Pratt
John D Archbold
Standard Oil IT
Howe
Charles Moffatt
William T. White
James
Standard Oidiana
T. B Union
Taft Denounces Isthmus Commission Reports as False
Washington June 28 Secretary Taft denounced reports of dissatisfaction with the administration of the isthmian canal commission. He said he had not received any communication from Lieutenant Colonel Goethals suggesting he would end his connection or relinquish the work and return to the United States.
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Taft
Isthimian Denal Commission
United States
Goethals
Limous
Striking Steam Shoelmen, Rainfall Aid Dredging Effort
Despite a May strike and heavy rains, earth moved from the wlebra cut reached over half a million cable yards in June. The progress is credited to Lieutenant Goethals and his staff for their strenuous efforts.
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Wlebra
Maillion
Tlieutenant
Atonel Goethals
Ehlet
Hiv Staf
Negro condemned to death for murder in Texas case
The jury in the case of Munii Gibson, a black boy charged with complicity in the murder of Mrs. A. J. Condit and four children near Edna, Texas, returned a verdict of guilty with death as the punishment.
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