Contempt ruling sparks courtroom clash over habeas pleas
Seattle justice row erupts as Judge Humphreys sentences 12 men and 6 women to jail for contempt. Attorneys, including Thorwald Siegfried, seek habeas relief. Glenn Hoover and G Hodguen released on recognizances amid debates on habeas rights. Chaos, fines, disbarments follow as spectators, defendants, and a jailed mother with child witness heated exchanges.
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Seattle
John E. Humphreys
Thorwald Siegfried
Bar Association
Humphreys
Free Speech Defense League
Washington
G. Hodguen
Hoth
Hodgren
Fudge Smith
Iis
Glenn Toover
Hulet. Wells
Abs. Humphreys
Baby
Murder at Delmont Ranch Near Woodville Shocks County
A Greek man, about 33, is murdered at a deserted Delmont ranch near Woodville. The killer, described as methodical, dragged the body to the milkhouse and concealed it with a cloth after striking the head. Robbery is suspected. Sheriff and coroner launched an investigation. body found by Annie Kemman. The weapon and clothing indicate a well dressed victim. The scene features four buildings including a remote milkhouse 1000 yards from neighbors.
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Delmont
Woodville
Boon
Annie Kemman
Erim
Driscoll
Larkin
Drew
Kemman
Stone House
Ne House
New Tariff Expected to Be Law Saturday
Washington date line reports the tariff revision bill likely to reach President Wilson for signature by tomorrow night after a Senate vote of 38 to 4. The Senate adopted the conference report and left the cotton futures tax out of the tariff bill, with the measure expected to become law by Saturday and trigger distribution of millions in bonded imports within days of enforcement.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
la Follette
Poindexter
Ransdell
Thornton
Simmons
House
Foss Plans Legislation to Ban Railroad Strikes
Boston Oct 2 Governor Foss plans to urge a special session of the Massachusetts legislature to prohibit railroad strikes. He cites risks to industry and public welfare and argues seniority and length of service should guide promotions and assignments on the New Haven line. He says a strike would threaten food and fuel supplies and require decisive action to protect the people.
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Boston
New York, New Haven
Massachusetts
Imne
Traven Road
Overnor
New England
Auden
Tecard
Commonwealth
Miner May Be Free By This Afternoon
Centralia Pennsylvania October 2 Rescue crews fight to free Thomas Toshesky trapped 100 feet below the surface in the Continental collieries mine after a coal barrier halts progress. He is kept from exertion and receives food through a pipe while drills attempt to breach the wall.
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Centralia
Freedom
Thomas Toshesky
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Wul Poon
H. J. Hettner
Aged couple found dead after starved lapse
Mrs. James, aged resident of Mt. Vernon near here, and her husband were discovered dead after neighbors reported they had not seen them for days. Cooper died within minutes of discovery. Physicians say the couple starved to death in their home, the cause under investigation by local authorities.
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James Ia
Mt. Vernon
Cooper
TROOPS SOUGHT IN COPPER STRIKE DISTRICT
Sheriff Hepting of Keweenaw county asked Governor Ferris for troops to quell the copper strike in Calumet district. Governor Ferris ordered Gen H I Abbey to ensure security as mine guards arrive. Authorities warn the district is unsafe for entry at any hour and fear a morning outbreak.
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Calumet
Mich
Hepting
Keweenaw County
Ton Peal
Ferris
H. I. Abbey
Abbey
Clure
Keweenaw
Women to Run Taxicab Service in New York
New York, Oct. 2. The women's political union forms a taxi venture with Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch and licensed chauffeur Mrs. Olive Schultz. From Oct. 7 Schultz will operate a five passenger touring car as a taxi from the union headquarters on West Forty second street. Blatch, to be New York's first woman taxi driver, will share profits with the union in exchange for goodwill and a ribbon knot for the windshield. Schultz previously scouted for General Rosalie Jones on suffrage pilgrimages to Alaska and Washington.
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New York
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Olive Schultz
West Forty-second Street
Taxicoab
Itz
Schultz
Rosalie Jones
al- Many
Washi
Mysterious Woodville murder and copper town notes
Mysterious murder discovered at Woodville. Dynamite confession reopens a famous case. Tariff and athletics discussed. Copper output rising in September and market reports brighten the financial page. Flood conditions ease in Texas and canal locks pass an earthquake test. Butte reports on schools, wages, and civic events as rail and stock exchanges cross paths with Milwaukee and Calumet.
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Maanders
Ruite & Superior
Butte
Calumet T
Texa
S-Comen
Tom Mann
S-Butte-Milwaukee Exchange of Stock
Strong
M—Butte
Ira Milwaukee
Mystery surrounds Oelrichs case in New York
Mystery perplexed investigators over Hermann Oelrichs, Columbia law student, and Lucille Singleton, Texas mine owner's daughter. He faces a magistrate hearing on alleged stabbing, but doubt persists whether injuries came from the assault or a shattered windshield. A third unnamed person may have been in the car, while Singleton’s condition and statements from Dallas add to the confusion. Dean Stone said Oelrichs may be expelled if facts at Columbia prove true.
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New York
Hermann Oelrichs
Columbia University
Lucille Singleton
Texas
Oelrichs
Columbia
Miss Singleton
Dallas
Eawin Singleton
Los Angeles
Dean Stone
Governor Sulzer impeachment trial moves toward defense plan
Albany reports a brief session as Judge Cullen adjourns until Monday to allow defense planning. Senator Hinman may outline the defense. Louis Sarecky to testify first for the defense as Sulzer likely to testify amid motions to strike impeachable acts. Court cautions on handling evidence after a long conference at the People's house. London reports radium gas emanation shown to have medicinal curative potential and methods to conserve and convert it for medical use.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Cullen
Harves D. Hinman
Louis A. Sarecky
People's House
Heuce
A. G. Fox
Montana Sets Pace for Electrified Rail Transport
D C Jackling lauds electrification of the Butte Anaconda and Pacific line and Milwaukee Road as the era's greatest transport advance. He credits John D Ryan and Montana Power for pioneering water power use, predicting a nationwide shift from steam to electric motive power, with irrigation and city lighting benefits. Hayden and others support the conservationist view as Montana powers expand across mines, cities, and industries.
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Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Milwaukee
D. C. Jackling
Butte Superior
Montana
John D. Ryan
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Road
Utah
Montana’ Power Company
Montana Power Company
Wonderful Showing Vlad Hy Em That Has Taken Months More
A brief note highlights a remarkable display by Vlad Hy Em after months of effort, underscoring persistent work and a growing sense of achievement. The item emphasizes progress, dedication, and anticipation for upcoming milestones.
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Vlad Hy
Remarkable Gains at Butte & Superior Mine Plant
Statement by Charles 3. Hayden of Hayden Stone & Co praises the Butte & Superior plant for rapid improvement. He credits D C Jackling F G Janney M Bocking and their team for a unique flotation process boosting ore output from 11 000 tons per month in 1912 to 90 000 tons currently with recoveries rising from 45 percent. The mill is complete and delivering exceptional results.
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Charles 3. Hayden
Hayden, Stone & Co
Butte & Superior
D.C. Jackling
F. G. Janney
M Bocking
Butte
Charles
McNeill
Wolvin
Butte Duluth
Silver Bow Club
W. L. Creden
American investors tour Butte mining properties visit
Charles Hayden and partners from Hayden Stone & Co and others arrive in Butte. The group inspects the Butte and Superior properties, visits the Duluth plants, and discusses production figures and future improvements. Jackling cites September output of 5,500 tons of zinc with 9 percent recoveries and daily ore throughput near 100,000 tons.
Dynamite Confession Reopens Famous Case
George E. Davis, an iron worker, confessed to dynamiting schemes rivaling McNamara and McManigal. Arrested in New York, he identified as George O'Donnell from the Indianapolis trial convicting Frank M. Ryan and 87 others. His statements led to Harry Jones’s arrest in Indianapolis and implicate Ryan in prior charges. Davis details a plot to kill Walter Drew for $5000 and says the conspiracy remained active until his confession.
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New York
McNamara Brothers
Ortie Mc Manigal
George E. Davis
Davis
George O'Donnell
Indianapolis
Frank M. Ryan
Association of Bridges and Structural Iron Workers
Harry Jones
The
Iron Workers’ Union
Ryan
Davin
Walter Drew
National Erectors’ Association
Drew
John J. McNamara
Wiliam J. Burns
Nmamoelate
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Dider
William McNally
Albert St. Parsons
Chicago
Haymarket
Tom Parsons
Lucy Parsons
Michigan
Foss
Nou Pass Law
Cal Lee
New Haven
Shenee
Ornor
Doftrols
Aiss Singleton
London
Tne
Radium Insulu
Charles 8. Hayden
Arles
Hayden
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