Haywood acquitted in Steunenberg murder trial in Idaho
William D Haywood, secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners, walked free after being acquitted of the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The judgment came as jurors praised the judge and prosecutors prepared to pursue charges against Moyer Pettibone and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer and Pettibone
Boise
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Fremont Wood
Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
George A. Pettibone
Denver
Gooding
Idaho
Moyer
Pettibone
Adams
Simpkins
Wood
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
State Penitentiary
Orchard Responds to Verdict with Silent Resolve
A cautious prisoner declares he has told the truth and fulfilled his duty, ready to face any punishment for his crime. He expresses that the sooner the consequence comes, the better for him.
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Boise
Armed Deputies Ready 10 March at Bovey and Duluth
A Bovey Minnesota telegraph report says Itasca County Sheriff Hoolihan has armed all deputies and ordered readiness to move on ten minutes notice. About 150 men camp near the city hall and 100 more at Holman will be picked up en route to Nashwauk as dock and mining labor tensions mount in Duluth and Superior.
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Duluth
Bovey
Minn
Hoolihan
Itasca
Holman
Nashwauk
Cullom
Allouez
Superior
Fire at Coney Island destroys seven blocks of amusements
A fierce early morning fire at Coney Island wrecked seven blocks of the amusement area including Tilyous steeplechase park and about twenty hotels. Loss is set at over 1 million dollars as winds shifted toward the sea aided firefighters. A missing armless performer Sandora was rescued. fire containment spared Dreamland and Luna Park. Continued on Page Two.
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New York
Coney Island
Tilyous
Steeplechase Park
Luna Park
Dreamland
Lantry
Bowery
Surf Avenue
Sandora
Journey of Head for Honor's Sake
Capt Christian Klingenberg, formerly of the Olga, arrived in San Francisco under U S Marshal Powell to face murder charges. He claims self defense and cites past acquittals by Herschel Island authorities and U S officials. He describes a perilous 18 day solo voyage from Point Barrow to Candle City with scarce provisions after fleeing to clear his name. He left his family with native friends and hopes to return before winter, but cannot say when.
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San Francisco
Christian Klingenberg
Olga
Jackson D. Paul
United States
T. C. Powell
Nome
Alaska
Klingenberg
Herschel Island
Revenue
Point Barrow
Candle City
Kotzebue Sound
Cape Lisbule
Alaskan
Mrs Morton Dies in Indianapolis at 82
Mrs Lucinda M Morton wife of Oliver P Morton former Indiana governor died at home in Indianapolis after a lengthy illness She was 82 years old.
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Indianapolis
Lucinda M., Morton
Oliver P. Morton
Secretaries Cortelyou and Bonaparte Attend Republican Convention
Tulsa, July 28. Secretaries Cortelyou and Bonaparte have reserved rooms at a local hotel and will attend the Republican state convention on August 1.
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Tulsa
S. J
Cortelyou
Bonaparte
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict in Glass Bribery Case
The jury in Louis Glass's bribery case against Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph failed to agree after 48 hours deliberation. The panel stood 7 for conviction and 5 for acquittal on the first ballot, with no change on subsequent ballots.
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San Francisco
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Charles A. Boxton
Board of
City Supervisors
Theodore V. Halsey
Great Parade of the Miners Celebrated in Boise
News from Boise reports a great parade of the miners to honor a major local event. The procession drew cheers and general rejoicing as crowds celebrated in the streets.
Butte Rally Celebrates Haywood Acquittal by Boise Jury
Seven thousand miners and residents march through Butte in a spontaneous wave of support for W D Haywood after his acquittal in the Idaho governor’s murder case. The parade proceeds from Miners Union hall along Main to Broadway and back, with banners and the Boston and Montana band leading the route.
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Butte
W. D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Boise
Steunenberg
Idaho
Boston & Montana
Railroad Rates in Old Virginia Proposes New Measure
A proposal aiming to adjust freight and passenger charges on Virginia rails surfaces. The plan seeks to stabilize transit costs and improve service across the commonwealth, with officials citing economic benefits and regional connectivity.
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Old Virginia
Virginia Governor Blasts Judge Pritchard Over Rate Order
Governor Swanson condemns Judge Pritchard for blocking the Virginia corporation commission from publishing its 2 cent rail rate order. He argues publication and three-step procedure are required to fix rates, and warns the ruling threatens legislative independence and free institutions. Continued on Page Three.
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Richmond
the Times
Swanson
Virginia
North Carolina
Corporation Commission
Pritchard
Vernor
General Assembly
House
Congress
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W. C. Haywood
Ward
Judge Wood
William D
The
Gover
Governor Gooding
Clarence Darrow
Moyer, Pettibone and Adams
Orchard
James H. Hawley
O. M. Vandyn
Senator Borah
Chicago
E. F. Richardson
John F. Neugent
ORCI
H. IL. Pierce
Bates
Range
Pierce
Petriella
Francesco
Journey
Vindi
Cation
Glass
Montana
Main
Union Hall
Quartz
Main Street
Broadway
Covert
Park
Porphyry
EK. F. Boyle
Joe Shannon
East Side
Duffy
Ataite de
Clares
Paramount
Virrginia
Judge J
Pritchaico
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