Orchard Weeps On The Stand In Harsh Cross-Examination
In Boise on June 3 Orchard testified under cross-examination about his motives for the Steunenberg murder plot. He described plans to ride a train with Governor Steunenberg to plant a bomb, his confinement in Caldwell jail and the influence of detective McPartland. He recalled talks about Molly Maguires and his conversion after receiving a Bible, insisting no promises influenced his confession.
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Boise
Ida
Orchard
Richardson
William D. Haywood
McParland
Steunenberg
Paris
Caldwell
Saratoga Hotel
Jeb Sullivan
Denver
Sullivan
Miller
Penitentiary
Bob Webster
Mr. McPartland
Pinkerton
McPartland
King David
St. Paul
David
Uriah
Anthracite
Pennsylvania
God
Steineenberg
Miners’ Union
Molly Maguires
Hawley
Canada
Missionary Society
Chicago
Attorney Richardson
Stanley
Colburn
Lodge of Masons
Peabody
Bell
Goddard
Inner Circle
Western Federation of Miners
Adams
Gooding
Man Despondent Barber Ends Life by Gas in Shop
George W. Patriquin, 41, of 318 E Street South Boston, turned on gas in his shop at 322 E Street and waited for death. Friend Joseph Reardon forced entry, found Patriquin in a chair, and he died as responders carried him outside. family cited business troubles and recent drink usage as factors.
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George W. Patriquin
E Street
Boston
Joseph Reardon
Patriquin
Reardon
City Hall Guarded as Aldermen Debate Carnegie Gift
Two police officers guarded Somerville City Hall during the Aldermen meeting where the finance committee opposed a 25 000 Carnegie gift for a West Somerville branch library. The report, signed by five opponents and two supporters, was laid on the table. West Somerville residents attended, recalling hissed remarks at a prior church meeting. James McMullen received 200 for property damage from Vernon street widening. Henry J Turner was confirmed as a permanent fire department captain.
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Somerville
Finance Committee
Andrew Carnegie
West Somerville
Alderman Davis
West Somerville Baptist Church
L. W. Cole
Board of Aldermen
James McMullen
Vernon Street
Henry J. Turner
Orchard Breaks Down After Meeting Ex Governor
Orchard speaks of two written confessions and denial of a chair exam. Richardson questions his attire prepared for trial. He recalls being treated well at the penitentiary as he faces a key meeting with ex governor Peabody, then breaks down in relief at surviving the past pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
Richardson
Court House
Mr. Peabody
Orchard and ex Governor Peabody Meet in Idaho Office
Former Governor Peabody and Harry Orchard met face to face in the office of J. H. Haw in Idaho on June 13. The encounter centers on orchard matters and governmental figures involved in the case.
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Abous
Idaho
Peabody
Harry Orchard
J. H. Haw
Great Clothing Sale at S Gray Co Ends Saturday
S Gray Company at the corner of Washington and Hanover streets offers a free pair of outing trousers with every suit purchased during the current sale. The promotion emphasizes the store’s value and savings to shoppers.
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S. Gray Company
Washington and
Hanover Streets
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Truly Raymond
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
Bell and Poole
Oswego
Juan
N. Y. Mills
Fyee
Children’s Millinery
Our Tremont Temple Annex
Tremont Painless Dental Rooms
Tremont ST
Steve Adams
Hargedon & Lynch
Washington St
Globe Theatre
Hanover Street
Blackstone
Metropolitan Surety Company
Winter Street
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