Second Venire Proves Barren in Idaho Murder Case
Boise dispatch reports the Stuenenburg murder trial second venire yields few qualified jurors. Judge Wood’s court sees many biased candidates amid labor union and socialist tensions. Feeter, a Knights of Labor member, is rejected for bias after endorsing Roosevelt’s letter, while Curtis and Whitloe qualify briefly and Bedell is challenged. About nineteen talesmen sat, with over twenty women present in court.
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Western Federation of Miners
Feeter
Roosevelt
K F. Richardson
Russia
Richardson
Mr. Feeter
Henry Curtis
John Whitloe
Isaac Bedell
Talesmen
Finley McBean
Census Bureau report on boot and shoe industry 1905 gains
The United States leads in boot and shoe manufacture with rising value across all product sectors. The census shows 1,316 establishments with $122,526,093 capital, 149,924 workers earning $69,509,680, $197,363,495 in materials, and products valued at $320,107,458, all up over five years except the count of establishments.
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United States
Census Bureau
Hindu revoltist in Punjab jailed for plague hoax
A Lahore court sentenced a Hindu agitator to two years rigorous imprisonment for inciting fanaticism by denying the plague epidemic and accusing government emissaries of poisoning wells. An accomplice who poured into wells was given eighteen months imprisonment.
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Lahore
Punjab
Mississippi residents decry high telephone charges
Across sections of the state complaints rise over service quality and steep tolls. Citizens feel powerless before a dominant telephone company, urging the next legislature to enact strict laws to protect subscribers and ensure value for money.
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Mississippi
Bill To End Hotel Discrimination Sparks Albany Debate
Senator Saxe introduces a bill to bar hotels and restaurants from denying service based on race or creed, prompted by a New Jersey Atlantic City incident. The measure bans discriminatory signs and ads, prescribes penalties up to 30 days fine, and allows damages up to 500 dollars for the aggrieved.
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Albany
Saxe
Atlantic City
Bertha Rayner Frank
United States
Rayner
Maryland
Times Democrat
San Francisco Grand Jury Indicts Schmitz Ruef Aide Charged
In San Francisco a grand jury indicted Frank Brum Eugene De Sabla John Marin Abe Ruef and Mayor Schmitz on bribery counts tied to gas rates and trolley franchises. Bail set at 10 000 per count across 126 counts as investigations resume June 10 into Home Telephone Company bribery and other officials.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Ruef
Frank G. Brum
Eugene de Sabla
John Marin
Abe Ruef
G. H. Ambsen
J. E. Green
W. I. Broeck
Parkside Transit Company
Coffey
Home Telephone Company
Cotton Investigation Progress In New York Cotton Exchange
Washington reports Representative Livingston of Georgia says the Bureau of Corporations will pursue a thorough probe of the New York Cotton Exchange method. He notes six weeks of activity in New York and plans to visit New Orleans and Memphis to inspect related exchanges.
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Washington
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York Cotton Exchange
Livingston
Georgia
New York
New Orleans
Memphis
Miscarriages of justice haunt the state's name
A writer laments the disgraceful miscarriages of justice of recent years and warns that the state will suffer for this. The piece notes the frequent reaction that guilt must be proven beyond doubt and implies a call for accountability and reform.
Pure Food Law to Be Enforced in Coming Months
The food and drugs act is expected to be in full operation soon as inspectors and chemists are designated. A training plan shifts to factory visits in Baltimore for hands on guidance, and prosecutions against violators are anticipated as public support grows for strict enforcement. The Interstate Commerce Commission may pursue Harriman questions, awaiting a Supreme Court decision in months.
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Department of Agriculture
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Eommission
Supreme Court
Mississippi
Magnolia News
Mississippi Business Hopes Rise After Political Dry Spell
A sentiment from Mississippi notes business suffering from political excess but expects relief in a little over two months when the age ends. Emphasis on improving general conditions and key issues following the political turmoil.
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Mississippi
Saving Coal Fuel Cost by Ash Mixture Test
A test in Washington DC used coal ashes mixed with Ell more's compound to boost burning efficiency at the government printing office. One part coal to three parts ashes, wetted with water and chemical, produced a glowing mass and left a small slug after burning. The project aims to reuse about 150000 tons of ashes to save roughly 75000 dollars annually.
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John Jllmore
Altoona Cobbler
Government Printing Office
District of Columbia
Ellmore
City Sanitary Department
Standard Oil tank car system challenged at hearing
W E Wall president of the National Petroleum Association of Cleveland testified at an interstate commerce commission hearing on freight rates for petroleum products in the Central Freight Association territory. He said Standard Oil tank car and wagon system raised rates on oil from independent shippers, creating discrimination in favor of Standard Oil. Wall also conceded two tank car and two tank wagon systems would not be justified and noted independent refineries would gain only through barrel shipments.
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Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Freight Association
W. E. Wall
National Petroleum Association of Cleveland
Standard Company
Wall
Attack on Cabrera Provokes Widespread Protests in Guatemala
A May 20 cable from Guatemala reports Minister Toledo Herrarte relaying a protest from Guatemalan foreign colonies and citizens over the attempted assassination of President Cabrera. Thousands condemned the act. culprits fled to capital homes but were captured in nearby towns after being identified. Some suspects, like Viter, disguised as women, highlighting criminal cowardice.
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Toledo Herrarte
Guatemala
Barrios
Cabrera
Greek Deputies Approve 10 Million Franc Refugee Relief Loan
The Greek Chamber of Deputies voted a 10,000,000 franc loan to aid Bulgarian refugees arriving in Greece. The funds will furnish refugees with the necessary implements to begin life in their new homes ahead of Easter holidays.
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State Department
Greek Chamber of Deputies
Greece
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Yazoo County Prepares for the Biggest County Fair
Yazoo county organized a countywide canvas with citizen cooperation across beats. Ground was purchased and buildings arranged for the fair, promising Yazoo the biggest county fair yet, with plans announced and preparations ongoing.
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Yazoo County
Yaz
Suas Arte
Mississippi cotton farming plan and road advocacy gains
A Mississippi editorial roundup discusses a proposed Farmers Union cotton grading school in Memphis with 100 farmers expected and a $500 tuition per pupil. It also covers calls for strict murder penalties, drainage and road improvements after a Memphis meeting, river commerce revival, and state fair organization efforts with leaders from multiple counties.
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Farmers’ Union
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
National Union
South
Dallas
Texas
Farmers Union
Higgs
Memphis
Montgomery
Dallas Man Convicted In Fraud Tied To Hartsfield Claim
Joseph T. Cowan of Dallas Texas was convicted of fraud related to the Domican Congress clause in a new treaty as part of the Hartsfield claim.
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State Department
Joseph T. Cowan
Dallas
Tex
Hartsfield
Freight handlers clash with police at Buffalo port
Buffa freight workers clash with police as authorities contend with a tense confrontation. Witnesses report scattering crowds, with injuries and arrests potential as officers push to restore order. Local officials urge calm and ongoing investigation.
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Buffa
Wires Down From Severe Storm Nationwide
A severe storm last evening caused widespread damage as telegraph and telephone lines went down making it hard to assess full impact. Reports indicate Mrs. William McKinley was struck with paralysis and is not expected to recover.
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Ing
William McKinley
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