Haywood Freed After Long Idaho Trial Verdict
William D. Haywood, leader of the Western Federation of Miners, is acquitted of murder in the Steunenberg case after a 21 hour jury deliberation. Governor Gooding vows to continue prosecutions of Moyer Pettibone and others. Orchard declares he has done his duty as verdict sparks relief and emotion in Boise.
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Ida
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Western Federation of Miners
Fremont Wood
Haywood
Charles H. Mover
Federation
Geo. A. Pettibone
Denver
Gooding
Idaho
Moyer and Pettibone
Adams
Simpkins
Harry Orchard
State Penitentiary
Orchard
Origin a Mystery Blazing Fire Kills Eighteen in New York
A Christie Street tenement fire claimed eighteen lives and injured at least fifteen. All occupants were Italians. No origin clue found. Early reports suggested a basement grocery store bomb, but police found no evidence for incendiary cause or bomb.
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New York
Christie Street
Haywood Welcome Aids Denver Labor Parade
Secretary-Treasurer Haywood’s Denver visit sparks Western Federation of Miners and allied groups to plan a large demonstration. Arrangements include excursions from Cripple Creek to bring members to celebrate Haywood’s acquittal in Boise. parade expected as a central feature.
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Haywood
Denver
Col
Western Federation of Miners
Cripple Creek
Boise
Woman Defends Self in Four-Man Assault in Elwood
Katherine Moneyhan fought off four attackers near a building, knocking one to the ground with an uppercut and pursuing another to identify his companions. She spared a fifth after he named his partners and warned they must stop their tactics.
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Elwood
Ind
Katherine Moneyhan
Elwood Farmer Kezilah Wright Receives Flood of Mail
Kezilah Wright of Elwood Indiana reports a deluge of letters after advertising for farm laborers with high pay and board. Mail from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York includes job offers and many requests about his wealth and his daughters.
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Elwood
Ind
Kezilah Wright
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
New York
Indiana bootlegger pleads guilty after July 4 sale
Batesville Indiana July 26 Jacob Engel pleaded guilty to selling liquor on July 4 and to running a blind tiger. His stock was confiscated. Versailles constable and deputy raided Al Cooks place seizing $1,000 worth of bottled goods. Joe Schork's place was raided with a small liquor find.
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Batesville
Ind
Jacob Engel
Versailles
al Cook
Joe Schork
Arrest in Rockport sparks fear of lynching over alleged rape
John Smith was jailed in Rockport Indiana on charges of attempted rape of eight year old May Jones and her four year old sister. A farmer, Lave Haines, intervened as cries were heard near Bigman grove where they picked blackberries. Smith awaits grand jury action amid high tension and threats of mob violence. Mrs Lucinda Morton dies in Indianapolis at eighty two.
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Rockport
Ind
John Smith
May Jones
Bigman's Grove
Lave Haines
Smith
Jealousy Tragedy in Bluffton Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Bluffton Indiana last night Mrs Florence Bosanson, 41, was shot and killed at 9 15 by Mrs Ella La Pointe in a suburb on the citys west edge. The motive was jealousy as La Pointe lay in wait on a street side for Bosanson.
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Bluffton
Ind
Florence Bosanson
Ella la Pointe
Richmond Clerk Indicted for Indiana Municipal League Embezzlement
Wayne county grand jury returns an indictment against John F Taggart city clerk and former secretary of the Indiana Municipal League charging embezzlement of league funds. He was released on bond.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County Grand Jury
John F. Taggart
Indiana Municipal League
Taggart
Traylor Receives Life Term in Stepmother Murder
In Petersburg Indiana on July 27 a jury convicted Albert Traylor of murdering his stepmother Mrs Martha Traylor after she testified in a divorce case. The verdict sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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Traylor
Petersburg
Ind
Albert Traylor
Martha Traylor
Woman Dies on Operating Table in Evansville
Mrs May Gallman of Evansville Indiana died at St Mary's hospital during anesthesia before surgery. While the anesthetic was administered she suffered heart paralysis and died.
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Evansville
Ind
May Gallman
St. Mary's Hospital
College education improves home making says Mount Holyoke leader
Miss Woolley, president of Mount Holyoke for six years, argues that college bred women are the best housekeepers. She notes most girls begin with a specific career aim but later settle into domestic life, finding higher education valuable for general culture and readiness for any life role.
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Miss Woolley
Mount Holyoke
To Fit the Crime at the Barber Shop
A customer objects to parting his hair on a specific side and jokes about the barber’s memory. The barber apologizes and attempts to recall the correct part while the customer pays no heed to the customary tin.
Notice of Application to Sell Liquor in Wabash Township
William Rowell notifies Fountain county Indiana officials and residents he will apply at the September term 1907 for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking rights. The business is in Stringtown Wabash township on lot five in Gish Nebeker Co subdivision one of NE quarter section one township eighteen north range nine west. The front room of the one story building measures 22 by 20 feet and fronts the public highway.
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Wabash Township
Board of Commissioners
Fountain County
Indiana
Stringtown
Gish
Nebeker & Co
Quieting title suit filed in Fountain County Indiana
No 1189 Alta M Jones v Daniel Clark et al files complaint to quiet title to real estate in Fountain County Indiana. Unknown defendants and spouses named, many listed as non residents. Court sets Sept 1907 term. defendants must appear by Sept 25 1907 or default judgment may be entered. Clerk Anson Madden signs, L P Little attorney. 1-19-07-08
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Alta M. Jones
Daniel Clark
Fountain County
Indiana
M. D Manlove
M.D. Manlove
Mark D. Manlove
Mark D. Man
Inve
T. JL. Wamsley
T.J L. Wa
T. J. L. Wamerley
Silas Best
Priscilla E. Best
Priscilla Best
John H. Northup
John E. Scott
Casper J. Chiasing
Coyington
Aaid Court
Anson
Madden
Fountain Circuit Court
Eaid Court
Leroy Sanders
L. P. Little
Cliff
Swamp-Root Bottle Label Mentioned in Notice
The message instructs to remember the name Swamp-Root Nr. Kimer's Swamp Root and the address Binghamton NY on every bottle. It emphasizes consistent branding and labeling details for the product or advertisement.
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Kilmer
Hook
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing
Lamton
Swamp-Root
Kimer
Binghamton, N. Y
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