Rush of shoe bill in senate and Haywood trial mix
The report covers James M. Haywood on trial for ex Governor Steunenberg's murder, jury selection progress with 11 examined, and delays. It also notes a tied senate vote on a shoe machinery bill and a plan by New Haven interests to gain control of Boston and Maine Railways via stock acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M’parlan
Molly Maguires
Moyer-Haywood
Governor Steunenberg
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway Company
New Haven
Boston & Maine Railway Company
Fitchburg
Maine Central
Washington County
Examining Talesmen for the Haywood Jury in Boise
Judge Wood convenes proceedings as Haywood enters court in Boise Idaho amid a packed civil docket. Haywood, stocky and clean shaven, is escorted by Deputy Ras Beamer while attorneys from the Western Federation of Miners sit at defense tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Ras” Beamer
How Jury Is Selected in Idaho Courts
Idaho courts select jurors by calling 12 talesmen to the jury box and keeping the box full. The State conducts a full examination until 12 men are passed, after which the jury is sent to the defense for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Maywood Sits Near Jury as Judge Asks if Ready
Maywood, blind in his right eye from a prior accident, sat with his family at the end of the seating line. Judge Wood called the court to order, asking the jury if they were ready, as a continuation note indicates further details on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Judge Wood
Senatorial Tactics Shroud Key Shoe Machinery Bill
Observers describe tactics as clever and raw as the Senate may repudiate the bill at engrossment. The measure would bar exclusive contracts by United Shoe Machinery with Massachusetts makers. the Supreme Court split on constitutionality, leaving passage uncertain as legislators debate strategy before Monday deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
United Shoe Machinery Company
Massachusetts
Spreme Court
United
Independent
Shoe Machinery Companies
Auto Chase Highlights Thief Nabbed by Pursuing Patrol Car
Virgil Charles, a wealthy Back Bay man, chased an alleged crook through crowded Washington Street near Dover using a racing car as a patrol wagon. The suspect was overtaken after a high speed pursuit and taken to the station with the stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Charles
Back Bay
Washington Street
Dover
Mellen Seeks Control of New England Rail System
The article outlines a plan led by President Mellen to consolidate railroading across New England and New York, with ambitions to dominate the Boston & Maine and leverage the American Express Company stake. It notes advisers including Lewis Cass Wedward and ties to the New Haven, plus potential roles for President Tuttle and strategic stock exchanges to bypass legal objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellen
New England
New York State
New York
Boston & Albany
American Express Company
Boston & Maine
Express Company
New Haven
Tuttle
Lewis Cass Wedward
Merger Talk Circles New Haven Boston & Maine Railroads
Railroad officials discussed a possible plan that would give the New Haven dominance over the Boston & Maine. Vague replies from executives left progress unclear as Byrnes Mellen and Tuttle were unreachable.
Best Trolley Ride on Boston and Worcester Line
The Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line runs from Park Square with departures every 16 minutes. Subway cars connect with extra cars at Chestnut Hill to boost service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Worcester
Park Square
Chestnut Hill
Boston Delegates Sail for Dublin to Attend Irish National Convention
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick national treasurer of United Irish League of America Dr P J Timmins president Boston central labor body and John O Callaghan national secretary sail on the Arabic for Dublin to attend the Irish National convention opening May 21. They expect to be gone about five weeks and a large floral harp is presented to the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
United Irish League of America
P. J. Timmins
Boston
League
John O'Callaghan
Dublin
IT. B. Fitzpatrick
Jane Fitzgerald
Patrick O’callaghan
Mary O'Callaghan
Mark H. Crehan
Michael Magnés
United Irish League
Arthur O'Keefe
James J. Lynch
Michael Hickey
Brookline
P. H. Costello
Roxbury
John Woods
M. Morrison
Daniel P. Sullivan
Thomas F. Lally
M. A. Toland
Land League
Roses Parade as Frisco Breakers Run Union Cars
In Frisco on May 9 two United Railroads cars carried 20 strike breakers through western addition streets. Women waved flowers and cheered, while a thousand strikers jeered and threats were hurled. stones were thrown occasionally as telegrams of support arrived, including one from Boston's Citizens' Industrial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United Railroads
Western Addition
Calhoun
Boston
Chicago
Citizens’ Industrial Association
Strike by Monday threatens Boston freight paralysis
Master teamsters plan to have union men operate freight for struck firms next Monday. Officials warn a citywide strike could halt nearly all freight. Law and arbitration officials say an injunction limits action, while Breen’s men test sentiment by handling struck firm freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Feeley
Teamsters
Union 87
Tobin
Teamsters’ Union
William H. Breen
Main Street
Charlestown
Piano and Furniture Movers’ Association
Breen
Richard P. Barry
State Board of Arbitration
State Board
Colored citizens host Vernon and Boston officials at Young's Hotel
A dinner was given by colored citizens of Boston at Young's Hotel last evening honoring Hon. W. T. Vernon Register of the Treasury and F F Brown Boston deputy health commissioner. George W. Forbes assistant librarian west branch Public Library served as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Young's Hotel
W. T. Vernon
Register of the Treasury of the United States
F&f
Wreck injures several aboard as crew sustains injuries
Engineer Fred Little of Hangers is badly shaken and cut. Fireman Forest Peavy of Bangor is cut and bruised. Bagcagemaster F. A. Jellison of Bangor has a shoulder injury and a badly cut face. Mail Clerk Roscoe Hinks of Olde Town is cut and bruised. Mail Clerk Caleb Pnuimer of Ban-Or is more or less severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Little
Forest Peavy
Bangor
F. A. Jellison
Roscoe Hinks
Oldetown
Caleb Pnuimer
Ban- Or
Boston St John express wreck near Lincoln Maine
The Boston St John express leaped the tracks near Lincoln Maine at 5:15 PM injuring several crew members and destroying two passenger cars the mail car and a locomotive. About 80 passengers were aboard including Boston drummers and Miss Edith Davenport of Roxbury escaped unharmed. The cause is under investigation with railroad detectives and wrecking trains aiding recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boston
Maine Central
Boston & Maine
Edith Davenport
Roxbury
Winn
L. H. Puck
Danforth
Mary Dennis
J. H. Ross
Mary Day
May E. Day
St. John
Chamberlain
Catherine
Bangor
Mattewamkeag
John Kelly
Kelly
Boston Weekend Forecast Brings Warmer Temperatures
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions Friday give way to warmer Saturday with fair skies. variable winds will affect coastal areas around Boston and neighboring towns as highs push into the mid to upper sixties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
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Newhavenboston Express
More Tales' Aim
Express Co
Healy Men
Calm—Wife and Children Holdings
Sames
Fisparlan
Lars Pisparlael
Wilylail Fray Woop
Senate
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Frank M. Chace
Fall River
State House
Chace
Mellen and Ledyard
Plan Exchange of Shares
Court Houst
ADA Toyalty Idaho
Augusta
Brunswick
Portland
Portsmouth
Government of Ireland
P. O’neill Larkin
Post
Boston & Maine Nucleus Service
Jim Hill
Eas
Minor Keys
Li P
Frisco Breakers
Vernon
Conroy
Minard
Point OF Pines
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