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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
6
In rapid fire questioning, Haywood asserts instruction to kill was not stated clearly while witnesses dispute the tale’s reliability. The testimony remains inconsistent with claims of a direct order, leaving investigators wary of hidden inconsistencies.
In San Francisco on June 7 ex-manager W Bradley of the Bunker Hill and Sullyah mines in Cache d Alenes says Orchard’s milk poisoning claim aligns with his experience. He recalls tasting a bitter milk early and discarding it, noting several lingveatives saved by the early breakfast habit and tasting.
Testimony details Harry Orchard's alleged role in explosions and murders from Cripple Creek to Boise. The witness describes bombings, thefts, and killings tied to the Western Federation of Miners, with defendants and detectives named, and Governor Steunenberg’s later murder cited.
The governor signed a sweeping reform bill placing public utilities under direct state control. A new five member boards will regulate transportation and related services, ensure safe operations, fair rates, and curb discriminations among all common carriers entering New York. The act limits franchise values and caps capital stock in mergers and consolidations.
Chicago dispatch reports a strike at the Commercial Cabinet Co over beef steak quality served at a Sunday dinner. Carpenters and Woodworkers unions back the dispute with foreman reinstatement controversy. the plant is effectively shut down as workers refuse to return. Anton Johansen, union business agent, notes a boarding-house dispute linked to the case.
The Hochi and Nichi Nichi express strong anger over San Francisco riots. They criticize the U S stance on protecting treaty rights and urge Ambassador Ack to secure prompt Japanes e government action. They warn traditional friendship could rupture if incidents repeat.
William Allen, 75, killed himself at St Louis Skull and Cancer Hospital the day before scheduled nose enlargement surgery. Four bullets fired into his head ended his life in the hospital.
Budapest headlines report Socialist demonstrators clashing during Emperor Francis Joseph's arrival for the Hungarian coronation jubilee. Police and crowds mingled as protests disrupted ceremonies and security actions followed to restore order.
St Paul, June 10 The federal court overruled the Standard Oil bill of exceptions and allowed the government to proceed. Attorney Kellogg argued against the Standard, while John G Milburn and John G Johnson defended. The ruling marks the government’s first victory in the case.
In Duluth Minnesota sisters at St Clements Catholic School witnessed a sensational abduction as two men seized Sister Borromeo from her desk and carried her into a closed carriage. The crowd pursued but the abductors escaped toward police aid. The nun screamed and fought as she was carried away.
Chicago reporters say Klaw and Erlanger have leased the Chicago Auditorium for ten years starting September 1 for 675000 dollars, seizing grand opera bookings in Chicago. The arrangement portends a vaudeville season and a looming vaudeville war among major circuits.
Theordore R. Schroth admitted he sat on a girl's lap at a birthday party in Mary Metzger's home and caressed her. He asked for a divorce from Minnie Schroth but was denied. He claimed no kiss attempt on Lena Adolph and said he briefly pushed his wife, not knocked her down.
New York June 10 Much testimony before Professor A Stern of the elementary schools committee to decide if Florence Drummond formerly Florence Wright a schoolteacher was guilty of neglect of duty by getting married The board charged she had and Stern was the referee Mrs Drummond of 405 Prospect Place Brooklyn a teacher in Public School No 44 denied the charge She testified she obtained leave of absence from her principal before her marriage last April Dr Stern reserved his decision pending further doubt about the leave and its notification to the board
A cyclone swept through a town near Bombay on June 10, destroying buildings and severing wires. Rescue and relief work began as communications were cut and damage was assessed.
In St. Louis on June 10 Magistrate Tho Jon of Alton presided over a canine temperament trial. Dash the dog owned by Tony Arapilla faced tail pulling to determine if he was vicious. The brutal procedure, performed by a newsboy, failed to provoke any aggression. The judge ruled not guilty and Dash wagged proudly as Arapilla and Dash walked away.
Elk Point South Dakotans Eddie Larson and Esther Peterson married in Pierre after moving to Stanley County a year earlier. The couple’s families are interlinked: the bride’s mother and the groom’s father were previously married, making the spouses step and in law relations. They plan to live in Philip South Dakota where Larson will run a general store.
Lawrenceburg Indiana June 10 Colonel Richard C Warnford reports a landslide on his farm near the Kentucky shore of the Ohio river. An old house with the Garrison family slid fifty feet down a steep hill burying three acres but the house and cistern remained intact though the plaster cracked and the family dressed in night garments to flee. The Sundine foundation stayed firm and water remained in the cistern after the block settled. The family resumed housekeeping in the original site.
An elderly man and woman, previously divorced twenty four years, renewed their marriage in Erie after current names Mary Starks and Lewis B Starks appeared at the Clerk of Courts office with matching ages of 62. The pair had separated after a divorce on April 25, eighteen forty six years earlier, and renewed their vows in a surprising reunion.
Sunday legal notices fail to publish correctly as officials flag invalid listings. The error affects deadlines and claimant actions across multiple counties, prompting corrections and reprints to satisfy legal publication rules.
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