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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1907

Page

4

Denies Kidnapping Plot in Haywood Trial

Boise July 3. At the Haywood murder trial defense attacks Orchard’s testimony and reveals alleged abuses of miners by owners and militia at Cripple Creek and Telluride. Witnesses, including former Colorado Lt. Governor David Coates and ex-saloon keeper Patrick Moran, deny Orchard’s kidnapping claims and trips for payment. The case rests over the Fourth of July as prosecutors threaten motions to strike defense evidence without promised connections.

Boise Idaho William D. Haywood Steunenberg Orchard Cripple Creek Telluride Pinkerton Relief Committee Scott and Sterling Florence and Cripple Creek David Coates Colorado Patrick Moran Cheyenne Coates August Paulson Moran Denver George A. Pettibone Paulson Nellie E. Joyce Harry Orchard D. C. Scott K. C. Sterling Margaret M. Hooton Anaconda Col Henry Maki Silver City

Fight fans bet 7 to 10 on Squires chances

San Francisco July 3 Betting on tomorrow's big bout favors Squires with odds 7 to 10. Referee Jeffries spoke with both fighters and is satisfied Squires knows the Queensberry rules. Few expect a fake as fans doubt any frame-up. Thomas Britt and Coffroth praise Squires as worthy against top contenders.

San Francisco Squires Burns Jeffries Joe Thomas Jimmy Britt Jimmy Coffroth

Theatre bills loom large in Boston summer season

The Tremont houses The Hurdy Gurdy Girl and The Little Minister while Park patrons enjoy The Late Mr Tompkins premiering in Boston. Globe presents Up York State with John Craig. Keith's features La Veen and Cross as premier acrobats. Castle Square revives The Chimes of Normandy. Trovatore looms at the opera. Theater Jolliette, Hub, Comique, Premier, Majestic all showcase patriotic numbers and vaudeville. Norumbega Park offers a grand open-air bill with Marlboro Band. Paragon Park highlights four acts headlined by Cyclone acts. Bostock arena features Captain Boventa’s lions and tigers.

Tremont Carle Mr. Tompkins Boston John Craig the Globe York State la Veen Cross Keith Normandy Castle Square Miss Ewell Miss Lane Serpolette McGee Thompson Palace Theatre Stars and Stripes Bewdoin Square Theatre Charlotte Hunt Joe Roth Theatre Jolliette Hub Theatre Miles Brothers Ladies Theatre Comique Jim Norma Beaux Katherine Sehell Madeline Ripley M. van Horne Joseph Comroy F. T. Hutchins Moving Picture Line Grace Mordaunt Beth Robie Grace Merriman George Francis Frank Cohan George Smith Harry J. Norton Ruth Wilmore Bessie Beasley Majestic James Francis Norumbega Park Marlboro Fontinelli Bunth Rudd Lee Fung Foo Bartelli Flatow and Dunn Williams Melbourne Vassar J. W. Gorman Medford Boulevard Paragon Park Cirocus Chefalo Speedy Norins Barton Dog

Fishermen report laths adrift in Wells Bay

In Wells Bay Portsmouth New Hampshire fishermen report large quantities of laths drifting likely from a vessel damaged in last Saturday's gale.

Portsmouth N. H Wells Bay

Teller Steals $96,317 From Windsor Trust Company

A reward of 2500 was posted for Chester B. Run yan a paying teller at Windsor Trust Company after he allegedly walked away Saturday afternoon with 96317 75 in the bank’s money hidden in a dress suitcase. The theft was detected Monday morning. The act shocked those who trusted him.

New York Chester B. Runyan Windsor Trust Company Trust Company

Bank official Runyan vanishes after emptying vault

Runyan, 31, disappeared after locking the teller’s vault and leaving his dress suitcase in the cage at midmorning. He had planned to spend Sunday with his sick mother in Rochester and returned briefly before vanishing. His wife, prostrated by shock, is cared for as investigators seek a plausible explanation. Runyan had a steady record and a modest lifestyle, born in Rochester and last worked as a bookkeeper in New York.

Runyan Rochester Bunyan Traders’ Bank Alliance Bank New York

Runyan Well Known in Pittsburg

Pittsburg July 3 Chester B Runyan former cashier and paymaster of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company and later paying teller of the Windsor Trust Company New York is sought by local police after disappearing with funds he held. He was a prominent resident and social figure here before leaving in late 1905.

Pittsburg Chester B. Runyan Windsor Trust Company of New York Runyan American Sheet and Tin Plate Company East End American Sheet and Tin Place Company

Fire chief knocked down and breaks leg in crowd clash

North Abington July 3 Fire chief Harry W Tufts was knocked down and fractured a leg while trying to control a holiday crowd that built a bonfire on Church street. Police and firemen battled an unruly crowd and extinguished the blaze. Earlier a mattress on an electric car track was set ablaze delaying a car. no injuries reported though the car suffered heavy damage.

North Attleboro Harry W. Tufts Fire Department Church Street Tufts

Edna Wallace Hopper Shines in Fifty Miles from Boston at Colonial

Edna Wallace Hopper appeared as Sadie Woodis the postmistress in Fifty Miles from Boston at the Colonial Theatre last night. Her charm and subtle strength delighted fans, adding value to Cohan's cast as the show nears its Colonial run end this week. After a vacation the ready second tour will feature Hopper with the familiar Chicago and Colonial favorites returning for the journey.

Boston Colonial Theatre Edna Wallace Hopper Sadie Woodis Grayce Scott Miss Hopper Mr. Cohan Colonial Chicago

Suspicious Men Seen Washing Hands Near Lake Body

The report notes two men seen washing hands near the body site, not strongly believed by police. Charles Merrill, a butcher, told authorities he saw the suspects at the lake edge about 40 feet from the body, keeping out of view and described as about 80 years old with dark complexions, wearing mixed gray suits.

Charles E. Merrill Merrill

Brother of Mrs Studley Questioned on Possible Foul Play

The body of Annie Heyer Studley was found in Canobie Lake New Hampshire two days ago. Relatives say she may have taken her own life from despondency over financial troubles after a 12 year separation from her husband Samuel Studley. Her brother Frank Heyer travels from Dorchester to arrange funeral plans unless the husband’s family acts. The husband, Samuel Studley, is away with his own musical career and declined to speak further.

Annie S. Studley Canobie Lake N. H Boston Lake Station Studley Annie Heyer Ellis Heyer Federal Street Samuel Studley Bostonians Annie Mr. Heyer Salem Rockland New Hampshire Edward JL. Studley Standish Street Dorchester Post Bostonian Opera Comepany San Francisco

Boston Opera Singer's Wife Murder Shock Salem Report

A Boston opera company veteran, 54, recalls his estranged wife, reported murdered in Salem New Hampshire. He married in 1877 and now travels for work between Boston and San Francisco. He describes separation and says he signed a new contract in New York. Surviving brothers listed as Frank Heyer Edgar Heyer Frederick Heyer and Ernest Heyer.

New York

Doctor Buehler Linked to Mrs Studley Eye Treatment

Dr George Buehler of Cambridge Relief Hospital recalls he treated Mrs Annie Studley and last prescribed medicine for her eye trouble. He notes the prescription bearing his name was found among her effects and says he cannot illuminate any mystery surrounding her death.

Annie Studley George Buehler Cambridge Post

Tragic Canoe Accident Drowns Young Man on Charles River

George Tuohey, 19, of Jamaica Plain, drowned when a canoe overturned near the Parental School bathhouse on the Charles River. Albert Bridges, 17, of Roslindale, his chum, narrowly escaped. Police dragged the river. Tuohey's body recovered in 20 feet of water near West Roxbury.

Charles River George Tuohey Weed Hill Street Jamaica Plain Albert Bridges Bourne Street Roslindale Bridges Post West Roxbury George Tuohey Ardmore Epworth Memorial Church

Commodore Morss Welcomed After Dervish Ocean Victory

Commodore Henry A. Morss of the Corinthian Yacht Club was warmly greeted at Marblehead harbor after his schooner Dervish won the New York to Bermuda ocean race. He landed with four amateur sailors amid cheers from club members as the vessel returned two days ago after a six week absence.

Marblehead Henry A. Morss Corinthian Yacht Club Dervish New York Bermuda Yacht Club

Briggs Stops Cote In Three Rounds In Calais Bout

Arthur Cote of Biddeford was knocked out in the third round by Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea at the Border City Rink in Calais Me this evening.

Calais Arthur Cote Biddeford Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Border City

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Wallace Jack Simpkins Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company Chief Fire Dept the Colonial Brother Scouts DR. Buehler Mrs. Studley Chum Briggs Cote
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