Opening murder trial in Haywood Moyer Pettibone case
In Boise Idaho May 6 1906 the first major criminal trial in half a century began for William D Haywood Charles H Moyer and George A Pettibone charged in the murder of ex Governor Frank Steunenberg. Richardson of Denver urged the court to require the prosecution to list overt acts alleged while the state contested. Judge Woolf reserved decision as both sides push for procedural advantages.
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Boise
Idaho
YE. ¥. Richardson
Denver
Aenior
William D. Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
George A. Pettibone
Frank Steunenberg
Caliswell
White
Remont Woolf
Justice and Murder Trial Power in Government Letters
A leaked letter discusses ensuring exact justice in the Haywood and Moyer case, urging safeguards of legal rights and opposing mob pressure. It references extradition issues from Colorado, Idaho authorities, and potential bias by labor and political groups, with calls for federal action to preserve due process.
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York
Be Tate
Washington
Haywood
Moyer
Colorado
Ploul
Idaho
Deto
Aorey
Tome Bibor
Havi Tapist
Toabo
Forty Six Give Up Under Enforcement of Pure Food Law
A government report by Dr A H Desert, chief of the Department of Agriculture’s enforcement division, notes that in ten months forty six meat establishments were shut for sanitary violations or use of prohibited preservatives.
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A. H
Fragmentary note from Washington citizen in limerick style
A garbled message from a Washington resident appears, referencing Jim and an errand toward a tune or event. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actors or actions, leaving only scattered fragments about undesired status and a cushion item.
Boston Labor Parade Views Boise Case Impact
About 70,000 union men joined a May 6 protest in Boston against the Idaho murder case. The parade lasted an hour, flags were carried by most groups, and speakers Haywood and Pettibone were prominent in calling for action against the alleged conspiracy.
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Boise
Boston
Ena
Drank Poison After His Arrest
In a grim sequence a man named Somerville reportedly drank poison after being told of his arrest for the murder of Mrs. Smith. Police traced him to a friend’s house in Medford where he appeared nervous and asked for water. He then swallowed corrosive sublimate and died at a hospital shortly after reaching custody. The murdered woman was 20, married five years.
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Paha Peart Somerville
Rescue at Exposition Sparks Political Speculation
New York financier Ryan comes to the rescue of the exposition at 6 Wall Street by offering a 400000 loan. The deal, though profitable, is seen as a political maneuver possibly aimed at Ryan seeking a Virginia senate seat.
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York
Wall Street
Eeete
Minetes
Tou
Tually
Ryan
Virginia
Local Town Notes From Barre Visit And School Updates
Orange general Thorton visited Barre on Friday and attended events with friends. New arrivals include Allamy and wife and Migs Fern during the weekend. Mrs Myra Clemant spent a few days with her daughter. Randolph area officials toured roads with the electmen and Commissioner Clark. Schools remain in order except one at Wilkon School. Clark district to begin interim with Elsie Hull of Tunbridge as teacher.
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Vielting
Barre
Ke Allamy
Migs Fern
Myra Clemant
Jerbert Porvinar
Randolph
Nave Pern
Clark
Tain
Mires Nellie Woodruff
Wilkon School
Mary Care
Kimball Corner
Orvill Miller
Cutler Corner
Susie M. Badger
Center
Edna R. Davia
Aces
Heasie Simpson
Raat
Mins Elsie Hul
Tunbridge
TALK OF THE TOWN OPENING AT GY HOTEL BAR
Messed OCR notes describe an opening at the Gy hotel bar this morning with arrivals listed from City hotel Hartford Pike and Boston. A Ladies Guild meeting is announced for Tuesday evening after evening service in the church to prepare for a district event and a Woman's Auxiliary is mentioned with later plans and weights referenced in garbled text.
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K. W. Moree
City Hotel
Tony
Grow
Hartford
Pike
Heston
W. L. Winter
Burlington
George Poole
Boston
Charles J. Ramick
New York
M. ©. Thomas
West Burke
Ladies’ Guild of the Charm of the Flood Shepherd
Woman's Auxiliary
Man Dies by Hanging in Franklin County Jail Basement
Reuben G. Greene 43, jail turnkey and deputy sheriff, was found hanged in the basement of the Franklin County Courthouse jail in St Albans. Despondent over ill health, he had a razor in his pocket and had planned his suicide. His wife had been at church that morning and returned to learn he was missing. Greene had been in poor health for years, previously in California, and had recently bought a farm in Swanton. He was a long-time employee of Sheriff Holmes and his funeral arrangements are pending.
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St. Albans
Rewben G. Greene
Franklin County
Ney
Sheri Charled H. Iacques
J. T. Sullivan
Greene
Calimalaria
Neal Sunday Mornis
Hjawie
Swanton
Holmes
Sher- HT
Han
Bile Jege
Highgate
Inez
Mies Tinnle Porey
Homer Armatrong
Ming Minute Greene
Manchester
N. BH
Grewia
Fine Fay
Sheriff Holmes
Nana
Court Opens Tomorrow with Docket at Garrone Court
Judge J W Rowell presiding opens the court tomorrow at ten o a clock. Two cases are listed with Washington county credit and several lenders named. William Is Smith Mary Norton and First National Bank of Fair Haven appear on the docket as lenders or trustees in the matter.
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J. W. Rowell
Erie
Washington
Buth Innacs
William Is. Smith
Mary Norton
Firat
Notions Banke
Fair Haven
Trasters
Scott
B. Osterberg
Nea
Northfield
Osterberg
Eouth
Loki
Gait Dai
Serta Hhai
Polinel
Frank G. Howland
Vermont
Supreme Court
Runaway wagon injures Morse couple near Brattleboro
In Brattleboro on a May day a runaway wagon caused severe injuries to Luke Morse and wife of Williamstown when a holdback strap broke. The pair were dashed against an iron sewer. Mrs Morse suffered a red skull and internal injuries, Mr Morse a broken collarbone. Hundreds witnessed the crash and the couple were treated at Memorial hospital. The Morse family ages range from 10 to 60.
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Brattleboro
Tehlch
Mes
Luke
Morse
Williamavilly
Morsi
Thas
Morse Hai
Moro
Burial in Morrisville for Zara H Griswold
The body of Zara H Griswold, a Norwich native who died recently, was transported to Morrisville for funeral services held yesterday. A prayer service and program followed with readings and songs by local residents, and a revival is planned in Gad Ward next week.
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Sonthelie
Zara H. Grimpla
Tudee
Bae Hampshire
Dartmouth Valle
Dart
Zara
C. H. Campbell
Elm Street
Conner Bene
Morrisville
Shane
Gov Hughes May Come In Midsummer League Meeting
Stowe May 6 announcement states that Governor Hughes may attend the midsummer meeting of the league, per Lew of announcing. The report notes Charles Ky is to tag along and details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
Charges Sustained Daley Removed In Turbulent Meeting
Burlington May 6 At a stormy city meeting Daley faced removal as Street Commissioner. A heated vote upheld charges against him while Alderman Dion initially opposed then supported removal amid accusations and procedural conflict. The action followed weeks of tense politics and public contention.
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Burlington
Daley
Win Sion Ie
Henderson
Dion
Carpenter and Bricklayers Agree To No Strike Pact
Members of Carpenters' and Joiners Union No 682 reach a pact with Champlain Manufacturing to halt strikes on all contracts. The agreement calls for two arbitration committees to settle disputes, with union officials from Jaynaion Mars and Indianapolis coordinating. Wages and conditions to remain near previous terms while labor unions push for resumed work under existing arrangements.
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Free Press
Te Carpenters’ Aid | Joiners Union
Amnion
Champlain
Waion
W. 4. Shields
Jaynaion Mains
Mars
Vermont
African Finandation of Labor
James Chickehank
Barrowarn
Bowen
Indianapolis, Inc
Mae Ws’ International Union
Champlain Manufacturing Company
de Cide
Muattar
Almost crushed to death crowds at sales event
A chaotic scene described where masses mobbed a sales area in a market boom, with shoppers struggling to reach goods while vendors shout promises of bargains. The crowd pressed forward, forcing owners and attendants to react to prevent injuries and protect merchandise as hype and advertisements overwhelmed orderly buying.
Mission of Pastor Kinzie Ends At Vt Church Resigning
TheVint Baptist church in Barre Vermont accepted the resignation of Pastor W A Kinzie effective July 31 1907 After serving four years he and Mrs Kinzie are to return to Bristol and Barre will seek a successor The move follows a letter read at the church meeting noting Kinzie's departure to pursue another field and the congregation's regret and appreciation for his service.
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Tewan
Vint Baptist Church
W. A. Kinsie
W. A. David Jeon
Burlington
Tastrata
Rome
Italy
Kinzie Ue
Ha 4 Baptist Church
Lynn
Manx
Andy
Meekens
Barre
the First Baptist Church
Tare
Brethren Sletores
Christian Fellowship
W. A. Kinzie
Kroxie
Bristol
Expectant Debate on Spitting and Temperance Law
A lengthy discussion outlines the moral dangers of intoxicants and spitting as public nuisances. Judge Scott rules on the new expectoration law, detailing arrests for public spitting and drunkenness, with cases in Northfield and surrounding areas.
Evils of drinking preached at Unitarian church
The Rev. Mr. Comper spoke last evening on The Evil of Drinking urging voters to oppose liquor sales. He cited alcohol’s harm to moral life, noting deaths tied to drink and warning of social evils from whiskey and beer. He referenced figures by Kerr and others, urging moral temperance.
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Comper
Univercallet
Jesus
Antonic
Norman Kerr
Ball Players Settling In For Summer League
E. Wherry, known as Jim Warner, arrived Saturday to join Montpelier as a pitcher from last season. He plans to stay for the league opening next Sunday if weather permits. Players have reported and seek summer housing, choosing Tarre or nearby towns.
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Middle West
Batunday
Tarre
Anid
Alvida
Brother versus Brother II court case in Montpelier
In Montpelier on a May day a complex junk case titled Brother vs Brother II was tried against L Gould of ae agsinet H Diamond of Randolph. David Pough testified about junk valued at 60827 dollars from Mamond and Elaine with adulterated items. the plaintiffs alleged brothers used family names to defraud. A Jewish rabbi testified to tensions and alleged robbing exchanges, forming a core argument in the case.
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Montpelier City
Montpelier
May
Ae Fantiok
Chapace
L. Gould
Ae Agsinet H
Thie Watter
Diam
Jebel
Diamond
More Smallpox Disease Report From West Delis
Fragmented report notes illness in West Delis in May involving a patient named Charles Léonard and a second child. The text mentions a physician or caretaker and references unknown individuals, with unclear details about exposure, treatment, or outcomes.
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West Delis
May
Charles Leonaré
Léonard
Tyro
Dunn Allen Howe
unclear text from a legal record in a county jail
A garbled OCR passage references a judge Harvey, a city court, and a prosecutor Gates. It mentions determinations about a person and references Henry A. Bowers in a jail context, with phrases about corpus proceedings and investigations. The text is largely incoherent and lacks clear factual details to summarize.
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Harvey
Spolier
Gates
Ieee
Abel
Cotesetion
Jal
Henry A. Bowers
New Wa
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