Steve Adams to Be Witness for State
Steve Adams is slated as a witness for the state in Boise proceedings. Harry Orchard's ally will be sworn in, but his confession is declared unusable as evidence.
10 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
1
Steve Adams is slated as a witness for the state in Boise proceedings. Harry Orchard's ally will be sworn in, but his confession is declared unusable as evidence.
Prisoner Steve Adams, held in Wallace Idaho on murder charges, is en route to Boise to testify for the State in the W. D. Haywood case. Adams, linked by Harry Orchard to many alleged "bumping off expeditions," has sworn a confession with interlined handwriting. Its victims list reportedly shorter than Orchards, though Adams pursued a single quarry while Orchard claimed many killings.
A railroad merger hearing at the State House promises sensational statements aimed at the Governor, the Railroad Commissioners, and the stockholders of New Haven and Boston & Maine railroads. Director William B. Lawrence of the Maine road will oppose the merger while Louis D. Brandeis represents several stockholders in opposition.
Mrs. Ida Toney Orchard arrives in Boise to testify on Orchard and motives linked to mine owners. Denver police allege Orchard and an accomplice hid guns after the Lyte Gregory murder, with Pinkerton ties boosting the State’s case. Cross examination exposes life details, Adams may testify or refuse, and jurors enjoy roaming liberty with family visits under guard.
Bangor reports that New York mayor McClellan will stay three months at the oldest cottage at Small Point near the Kennebec. The lease covers the Anderson property, signaling a distinguished summer visitor.
Law rence pressed railroad commissioners expert over alleged New Haven return inaccuracies. Critics say uniformity laws are violated and question $268,910,500 total debt with $30 million new stock. They cite $3,326,998.18 misallocated surplus and Maine comparisons to challenge capitalization swaps.
Thomas Burns a 53 year old married man of 4 Crosby Place Jamaica Plain died at City Hospital after spending Saturday night in the City prison as a suspected lunatic. Police removed him from his home late Saturday night and doctors later diagnosed pneumonia at the hospital.
Henry C. Long told the Labor Lyceum at Pilgrim Hall that asylums display ignorance and superiority. He recounted experiences from his law practice including alleged abuses at the Foxboro insane hospital with claims of rib and breast breaking and the pumping process.
Reading notes describe a suspected Japanese plot seen as a potential spark for war. Officials warn the scheme could escalate tensions between nations and drive military and political responses.
United States authorities report that Pacific coast Japanese factions and Japan’s Progressives may form an international conspiracy to topple the current Japanese ministry. They plan to pressure Tokyo to recall Viscount Aoki, demand an apology, and possibly seek indemnity for acts against Japanese in San Francisco.
A Boston investigation into institutional abuses falters as promised witnesses cannot be found and officials fail to move beyond site visits. The report notes the board sought state police aid, while testimonies from 35 potential informants never materialized.
In Tokyo Viscount Tani opposition leader says the San Francisco persecution of Japanese is a wicked act and that if diplomacy fails Japan must appeal to arms. He claims America will yield due to its commercial sentiment and notes uncertainty about public support for his stance.
Arthur Brisbane reports to Cosmopolitan that he visited Mrs. Eddy in Concord at 86, asserting she remains in full control of her movements and business. He condemns efforts to strip her of fortune or liberty, praising her mental vigor and calling alleged conspiracies against her disgraceful.
Miss Estelle Kimball, daughter of wealthy Nee Estelle Kimball, marries Saturday at Emmanuel Church in a quiet ceremony. Padre opposition from Papa Kimball highlighted family tensions as the couple departed in a hired carriage amid celebratory scenes. Dr Worcester offered amusing insider details of the wedding.
Otis Kimball of 1384 Beacon Street married Mrs Harry J Mason in Emmanuel Church by Rev Dr Elwood Worcester. The pairing, long whispered in their social circle, followed years of romance from Miss Kimball’s early teens.
Washington June 9 forecast shows fair weather for New England on Monday and Tuesday with light north winds and a chance of showers later. The outlook indicates generally pleasant conditions for Boston and vicinity with minimal wind activity.
In the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston a special annual communion service was held in the new Falmouth street auditorium. William D. McCracken and Mrs. Albert Conant led the service with Mrs. Helen M. Hunt as vocalist. A communication addressed to Mrs. Eddy was read after the doxology and adopted by unanimous vote. Although attendance was smaller, several hundred visitors attended both sessions.
Boston August 8 1907 members of your church gathered in annual communion extend loving loyal greetings to Rev Mary Baker Eddy pastor emeritus Pleasant View Concord NH. They pledge to watch work and pray for victory of the mind in Christ and praise her consecrated life and Christian Science teachings healing mind and body and driving belief in opposite power from hiding.
Albert C. Jenkins, 25, a leather retailer, was found dead in a bath tub at his lodging house on Merrimack Street. Assistant Medical Examiner Anthony ruled heart failure with immersion likely overnight. Jenkins, engaged to Miss Mabel Baker, is survived by his father and Miss Baker mourns the loss.
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