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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
9
Boston labor leaders hail the acquittal of William D. Haywood in the Steunenberg murder case. They commend the fair trial in Boise as verdicts are delivered after a prolonged 80 day trial. The scene shows courtroom tension and public relief as Haywood is discharged.
John Lawler opens at Pilgrims Hall 649 Washington with acclaim that Haywood is acquitted and a victory for labor. Jurors faced capital power, while labor calls for continued fight and justice. Dr. F M Wiley to send a congratulatory letter.
Jurors discuss after dismissal as acquittal prevailed. Samuel D. Gilman noted the court's instructions seemed to favor freedom for the defendant. Finley McBean and James Robertson stressed the judge's guidance left no doubt for acquittal. Robertson linked his verdict to his fraternal ties, rejecting a second-degree compromise. Samuel F. Russell cited suspicion and inference as lacking decisive proof. Gilman added no single instruction dictated the verdict.
Boston Building Trades Council delegates hailed the Haywood acquittal with a chorus of praise. They urged President to affirm due process, celebrated organized labor’s aims of truth and justice, and asserted wealth does not define citizenship. The meeting applauded the judge’s conduct as evidence of American judicial integrity.
Boston figures from the American Federation of Labor Typographical Union 13 and other unions react with satisfaction to Haywood's acquittal. They denounce the prosecutions as a smear on organized labor and praise the jury and judge for a fair trial. Voices include Thomas F Tracy Norman McPhail Henry Sterling John Weaver Sherman Robert A Callahan Arthur M Huddell Frank Moorehouse Thomas F Keough amid calls that justice prevailed in the case.
A North Attleboro man involved in a fatal car crash becomes mentally unhinged after the collision at the bridge. Florence Murray was killed, and Louis Barrows is under care after a harrowing night. witnesses describe excessive speed and a reckless journey from Diamond Hill to Arnold's Mills with Barrows attempting to recover a missing passenger in the river. The tragedy unfolds with hospital, court, and family tensions as doctors treat the injured and investigators weigh manslaughter charges.
A cellar blaze in the North End injured three firemen and forced hospital transport for Captain Grant and Hoseman Gately. Officers Wells Garrity Gavin and Wilson aided victims and returned to duty. Police and fire crews suspect incendiary fires, nearly 200 in the area, under police investigation by the State.
December 30 1905 ex Governor Steunenberg killed by bomb at his Caldwell Idaho home. February 16 1906 Haywood Moyer and Pettibone arrested in Denver on governor requisition. December 3 1907 US Supreme Court denied writs of habeas corpus. May 9 1907 Haywood trial opened in Boise lasted 80 days. July 28 1907 jury found Haywood not guilty and he was discharged.
Around 8 pm in Eliot Square Roxbury 11 year old John Carter of 70 Bromley Street fell from an inward bound Brookline car while attempting to steal a ride. He struck his head and sustained a concussion but is expected to recover.
Typographical Union 13 plans a $5000 testimonial for Frank K. Foster who has been ill and unable to manage affairs. A $100 contribution was given at yesterday’s meeting and subscription papers will be circulated in chapels. A committee was formed to organize the testimonial and a meeting is planned at Faneuil Hall where Foster once spoke to President Blot.
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