14 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
Miss Yattie Robinson of Des Moines wins the laurel wreath at Colinx field games, taking the polara race and the fifty yard dash while a crowd cheers. Separate items report a man named Peter Isenhour drowning after threats of self harm and a wild mix of court and crime stories from Clinton to Des Moines with accidents, arrests, and local investigations.
Alfred Horshy known as Harry Orchard testified against William D Haywood in Boise Idaho detailing a murder plot linked to the Western Federation of Miners. Orchard confessed to Steunenberg’s murder and other crimes, while defense quarreled with earlier testimony and events from Denver meetings.
Three men Oliver Felh eneuth William Leihengath and Oscar Schwank were arrested near Allen town Pennsylvania after a chase. They allegedly started three fires in Allentown causing losses of 75000. The report also lists a string of unrelated legal cases deaths and incidents across the country.
Washington reports a suspected Japanese political alliance on the Pacific coast linking progressives with aims to overturn Japan’s ministry and affect immigration policy. Draft steps include recalling ambassador Viscount Aoi, seeking apology or indemnity for San Francisco riots, and pressing Tokyo to pressure the United States.
Boise Idaho June 9 The cross examination of Harry Orchard by his own confession on the murders of eighteen men by bullet and bomb is expected to continue through Monday and Tuesday, perhaps longer. Orchard has been on the stand fourteen hours, with seven and a half hours in court yesterday. The defense aims to cast doubt on his reliability and motive, while the state pivots to link his testimony to broader crimes since 1899. The proceedings hint at more revelations through 1904 and possibly related trials of Meyer or Pettibone. The warden notes Orchard shows no nervousness, eating well and speaking calmly about the day’s events.
Los Angeles June 10 A petition for letters of administration for EL HY Conger late U S ambassador to China was filed by his widow Sarah J Con ger. The estate is valued at 1100 with 100 in personal property in Washington and 1000 in government credit. Haste urged as the balance due from the government payable will lapse on June 30.
Sister Barromen of St Clemens Catholic school was grabbed by two men in a sensational attack and driven away in a carriage. Hundreds of students urged police as the nun was carried off and later escaped, leaving authorities to pursue suspects.
In June 9 incident Mrs Fett Fillinger fired at her husband and barricaded herself in her house, wounding him critically. Police entered by rear door. she surrendered after firing five shots and then armed herself with a shotgun to hold officers at bay.
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