Goddard Bomb Evidence Shown At Orchard Trial
Justice Luther Goddard testified about the bomb Orchard used to try to kill him. He described receiving Orchard’s confession on Feb 13, 1906 and finding the screw eyes in his gate. The state presented dramatic proof and admitted Miners Magazine articles as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Harry Orchard
William D. Haywood
Miners’ Magazine
Western Federation of Minera
Luther M. Goddard
Orchard
Colorado
Denver
McParland
Lovers Die Together In Tragic Lakefront Death
In Belleville Illinois on Triangle lake the bodies of James Bullock 24 and Miss Corn Miller 22 were found with fatal bullet wounds in the foreheads. A revolver lay between them and a note signed by both claimed their love and decision to die together. A razor stained with blood was nearby. its origin remains unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Lake
Belleville
James Bullock
Corn Miller
Bullock
Wom
Lay & Razor
Mr. Miller
Taft Laughs Off Retirement Rumor In Leavenworth
Secretary Taft arrived in Leavenworth Kansas where Associated Press noted rumors from Kansas City papers and the Washington Times that he may quit the presidential race. He declined to discuss it and laughed it off saying you just leave that question mark. Taft appeared in perfect health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Leavenworth, Kane
Associated Press
Kansas City
Washington Times
St. Paul
Admiral Emory Reports Inquiry On Minnesota Launch
Admiral Emory, ranking officer in Hampton Roads, arrived in Washington with the naval board’s report on the Minnesota launch accident. The Crisfield officers faced no criminality and were unaware of the Ajeaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Hampton Roads
Washington
Naval Board of Investigation
Ove Low
Minnesota
Smith Firm Director Arrested in Bankruptcy Case
Ira B. Smith of the Wholesale Grocery run Smith Thorndike Brown was arrested in Milwaukee on charges of obtaining money by false representations about the firm’s finances after the company’s involuntary bankruptcy filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira B. Smith
Smith, Thorndike & Brown
Milwaukee
Schmitz Seeks Release From Appeal Court
Mayor Schmits has applied to the state court of appeals for release on bail. The petition is believed to include several sensational statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmits
State Court of Appeals
Bai
Live Stock Market Slow in Gloux City Trade
Wednesday quotations from the Gloux City live stock market show Top beeves at 6.85 and Top hogs at 5.90 with light activity and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slows City
Gloux City
Secretary Dickinson urged to resign by New Jersey governor
New Jersey Governor Giov Stokes sent a formal letter to Secretary of State Dickinson asking him to resign. The letter's contents were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giov. Stokes
New Jersey
Dickinson
Loco Boiler Explosion Kills Three Near Florence Conn
A boiler blast on a Rio Grande locomotive one mile east of Florence Connecticut on Wednesday killed engineer Thomas Ewing fireman O'Brien and brakeman Gooch all from Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Florence
Conn
Thomas Ewing
O'Brien
Gooch
Pueblo
Missouri 2-Cent Fare Law Tested in Three Month Trial
The Missouri 2-cent passenger fare act took effect at 6 am Wednesday for a three month trial. If unremunerative after that period the railroads may seek court relief. Judge Smith McPherson of Red Oak ruled the federal court has jurisdiction and ordered the facts promulgated after agreeing with state and eighteen railroads. The state is temporarily barred from enforcing the maximum freight rate law while the case proceeds in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wédaweday
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
United States District Court
Kansas City
Lodge Labels Philadelphia Immigrant Station a Disgrace
Senate immigration subcommittee chair Henry Cabot Lodge reported on Ellis Island conditions and criticized Philadelphia’s station as a disgrace. He said six of nine commissioners are abroad and a full report may take two years, with a partial report possible next fall. He urged more doctors and a new building in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Philadelphia
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Commission of Immigration
Congress
Ellis Island
Lodge
Europe
Baltimore
First Carnegie prize painting rejected by Pittsburg gallery
The Bath by Gaston La Touche, first prize winner in Carnegie art competition, is not added to the permanent collection. The painting shows a woman about to dive into water and sparked widespread criticism from churches and the public, prompting the fine arts committee to bow to pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
the Bath
Gaston la Touche
Carnegie
Carnegie Institute
Fine Arts Committee
Orchards Trial Adjourned In Caldwell Hearing
Harry Orchari charged as conspirator murderer in the Steunenberg case and eighteen others, was brought to Caldwell Idaho Monday and appeared before Judge Wood. The Haywood case at Boise was adjourned to allow Wood to issue a formal adjournment of Orchardi's trial for the present term. Trial date to be set after Haywood Moyer and Pettibone cases are resolved in Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchari
Steunenberg
Eigheen
Caldwell
Idaho
Catholic convention program completed for Indianapolis gathering
Anthony Mateo national secretary of the American Federation of Catholic societies announced Monday that the sixth national convention program is complete. The gathering will be held in Indianapolis from July 14 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Mateo
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Indianapolis
Cabinet teetered as French government faces sugar tax defeat
The French government was defeated in the chamber of deputies over the sugar delanee bill intended to curb fraud. The session was suspended, and later the government agreed to a reduction in the supplementary tax on wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Railroad Raises Wages After Conference at Binghamton
Following a meeting of employees and officials of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad at Binghamton N C the company announced an immediate ten percent wage increase for conductors baggagemen and trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Binghamton
N. C
France to prosecute leaders of wine growers revolt
The French government has decided to arrest and prosecute all leaders of the wine growers' revolt, signaling a firm crackdown on the protest movement. The move comes as authorities pledge charges across the involved regions and intensify enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Western League Schedule for Sioux City Games Listed
A schedule of Western League baseball games to be played in Sioux City is listed for early dates. The record shows series with Pueblo and other teams with dates including July 6, 7, 8 and July 9, 10, 11 and 12, 13, 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sious City
Sioux City
OMONE
Seeceereeneeess
Domwop Pees Sconcvaneve
Pueblo
Detroit Husband Kills Wife Then Self in Tragic Slaying
In Detroit Michigan William Roule a 46 year old carpenter killed his wife by cutting her throat Sunday night and then fatally wounded himself with the same razor. The couple who had quarreled bitterly and Mrs Roule had applied for divorce died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
William Roule
Mich
Goth
Austrian Parliament Opens with Universal Suffrage
The first Austrian parliament convened on Monday after being elected on the basis of equal universal suffrage.
Hear Garfield Plea at Denver Public Lands Convention
The three day Denver public lands convention heard from James R Garfield Interior Secretary Richard Wallinger and Henry Teller. Garfield urged broad discussion of land laws focusing on national impact and West views, welcoming constructive criticism and rejecting hostile critique without solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Lands Convention
Denver
Colo
Semion
James KR. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Richard A. Wallinger
General Land Office
Henry M. Teller
United States
Colorado
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming
Fred P. Johnson
Garfield
Masonic Case Decided by Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the circuit court ruling in the New York lodge of Masons v Wesner trustee. The decision holds that clandestine or clandestine Masons will not be recognized by Ohio courts. The Worthington New England lodge joined clandestine Masonry about fifteen years ago, leading to a split and a dispute over old lodge property ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Supreme Courts
Circuit Court
New York Lodge of Masone
Rufus N. Wesner
Ohio
Cermeau Masons
New England
Worthington
Lodg
New York Man Confesses in Death by Own Action Pact
James Wardell of New York confessed to Coroner Acritelli and Assistant District Attorney Manly that he shot his wife in her West Twenty fifth Street flat as part of a death by own action pact. Autopsy showed she was already dead from inhaling illuminating gas when the shot was fired. The admission adds an unprecedented facet to city crime, with the exact charge to be based on the intent to kill still undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wardell
New York
Acritelli
Manly
West Twenty-fifth Street
Wardell
Train Wreck Halts Fast No 19 Near Columbus
Big Four passenger train No 19 struck an open switch in Columbus Ohio Tuesday. Several passengers were seriously injured including Mrs Elizabeth Lowry and others. A crew member Joe Mahaffey was fatally hurt. The derailment occurred on a spur to a Columbus factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
New York Central
City of Columbus
Elizabeth Lowry
Cleveland
J. G. Creegan
H. T. Reed
Manefield
Dr. Hyndman
New York
Joe Mahaffey
Urge Japs to Be Calm on American Question
Leading members of the constitutional party in Tokyo at a Monday afternoon meeting passed a resolution urging calm and prudence and advising trust in both governments for a satisfactory solution to the American issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitutional Party
Tokio
French Cabinet Wins Indirect Confidence Vote
The government faced a heated discussion over its plan to prosecute agitators in southern France but secured an indirect vote of confidence with a large majority of 254 in a turbulent session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Palmer denies engagement report in London
In London, Potter Palmer categorically rejects rumors of engagement to Mia Palmer, stating the report is absolutely untrue. The denial follows persistent media speculation about their relationship and upcoming social appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Munster
London
Mia
Potter Palmer
Sunstroke Death of Lt Stewart at Leavenworth Home
Lieut Stewart of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry died from sunstroke at the soldiers home in Leavenworth Kansas on Monday during the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Stewart
Eleventh
Pennsylvania Infantry
Leavenworth
Kan
Pittsburg Water Impure Tied to Typhoid Epidemic
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania the water supply has caused a repeated typhoid outbreak. Since June 1 there have been 225 cave incidents linked to the impure water, blamed for the preventable spread of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittburg
Youngest Baltimore Murderer Convicted of Manslaughter
Sidney Hollis a youth of Baltimore Maryland was Tuesday found guilty of manslaughter in the criminal courts. The defendant described as a negro is noted as the youngest person ever convicted in the city for such a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Courts of
Baltimore
Sidney Hollis
Weds Prof Schwab of Notre Dame in Cleveland Cathedral
The wedding of Miss Edith MacGorray of Cleveland Ohio and Prof Edward H Schwab of Notre Dame University occurred Tuesday at St Johns Cathedral. Edward Schwab is a brother of Charles M Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Behwah
Mise Edith MacGorray
Cleveland, O
Edward H. Schwab
Notre Dame University
Charles M. Schwab
St. John's Cathedral
Boy Confesses to Deliberate Murder of Mother in Nebraska
In Rock County a 14 year old boy confessed to shooting his mother, Mrs Thomas McCoy, stating it was intentional after she had punished him severely. The inquest found the act deliberate. the assailant used a five shot 38 caliber revolver. Mrs McCoy, a widow with five children, lived on a Kinkaid homestead. The boy remains in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCoy
Rock County
Douglas
Searches For Mother: Adopted Child Seeks Her Birth Parents
In 1875 Nebraska City a 15 month old girl was placed with a Home for the Friendlices family after her Johnson county parents could not support her. Adoptive mother Mrs. A Y Carr gained papers and reportedly passed the child to another caregiver. Now Mrs John C Hoff of Minneapolis seeks news of the girl's mother Hannah Thompson to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Nebraska City
Johnson County
Dakota City
Friendlices Society
A. Y. Carr
Carr
California
John C. Hoff
Minneapolis
Minn
Te Iva
John H
Hannah Thompson
Hoff
Will of George W. Lininger Filed for Probate in Omaha
On his deathbed George W. Lininger of Omaha signed a will filed in county court. He leaves Jacob B. Lininger 50 dollars a month for life and 6000 dollars to the Nebraska Masonic Home for a memorial chapel in Plattsmouth. Remainder to widow and daughter in shares by law. Executor petition filed for Harlan P. Devalon with a June 28 hearing. Real estate valued at 12506 and personal property at 195000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lininger
Omaha
Jacob B. Lininger
Nebraska Masonic Home
Plattsmouth
Lininger
Ehares
Almore i
Crofton Plans Fourth of July Celebration
After completing the railroad to Crofton last fall plans for a grand celebration were postponed by weather. A recent meeting decided to hold the event on the Fourth of July with arrangements already in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crofton
Intenion
Union appoints teams for G. A. Kh reunion at Cambridge
All committees are named for the G. A. Kh reunion to be held at Cambridge from August 19 to 24. The parks are in good condition and notable speakers are engaged. A baseball tournament is planned in conjunction with the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Aus
Costly Violations Reported Near Nebraska City
Local notices describe fines for IRS violations. A cigars dealer failed to display a caution sign on six boxes and was fined 106 dollars. Another man mixed a litre of ole with his butter, incurring a 200 dollar penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Law
Nebraska City
Cuming County Sunday School Convention Held in West Point
The Cuming county district Sunday school convention gathered in West Point with large attendance. The meeting was led by Attorney C. Anderton, president of the Cuming county Sunday School association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuming County
West Point
C. Anderton
Deserters Captured by Chadron Officials
The sheriff and Chadron chief of police captured two Fort Mead deserters. Each deserter yields $100 reward. The sheriff accompanied the men to Fort Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Fort Mead
Fort Robinson
State Institutions See Stable Costs Across Six Months
Reports from state institutions show six months ending May 9 costs similar to the prior period with variance by site. The School for the Deaf averages 836 inmates and staff at 187.25 per capita, Norfolk Hospital for the Insane 292 people at 139.86 per capita, and large farm and cash expenditures noted at Lincoln and Hastings for improvements. Inspectors Junkin, Eaton, and Brian found all facilities in good condition after visiting Geneva Hastings and Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divid
Offlcoere
Norfolk
Lincoln Hospital
Hastings Asylum
Boyw Industrial School
Kearney
Soldier and Fallors
Grand Island
Haste Inc
Junkin
Eaton
Brian
Geneva
Hastings
Beatrice
Taft compliments Norfolk women during Nebraska visit
Secretary Taft praised Norfolk women as a sign of regional prosperity during a short Omaha trip. He spoke on character and public conscience amid delays from heavy rains north of Chadron, then attended a dinner with Victor Rosewater and a reception at the Y M C A building. Governor Sheldon greeted him along with Missouri Department staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Taft
Nebraska
Chadron
William H. Taft
Omaha
Victor Rosewater
Gov
Sheldon
Department of the Missouri
Godfrey
Figures on State Assessment Reach About 225 Million
The grand assessment is expected near 225 million dollars, about one fifth of state value. Increases in Douglas and Lancaster counties total 1.9 million, with Dodge County seeing a large rise. Twenty counties gain 100k, twenty gain 50k, ten gain 20k, and thirty eight gain 10k. railroads up 5 million and other property up 7 million. The grand assessment then reaches about 225 million with a projected 12 million rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Lancaster
Dodge
Hmve
Nebraska Runaway Injures Six in Colorado Gorge
Six people injured near Canon City Colorado when a wagon ran away after the driver lost control of the team. J Morgan of Franklin Nebraska suffers a broken thigh along with Mrs. J B Morgan with broken ribs and internal injuries. Emma Smith sustains a dislocated shoulder and ankle bruise. J W Morgan and another couple and infant also hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praoklin
Colorado
Troyal Gorge Park
Canon City
Colo
Serioualy
J. Morgan
Franklin
Neb
J. B. Morgan
Emma Smith
J. W. Morgan
Nebraska Supreme Court Finds Butler Guilty of Contempt
Attorney W BR Butler of O Neill was adjudged guilty of contempt in the supreme court. His suit Rockwell v Fry was stricken from the records and he was ordered to pay costs. The record alleges interlining the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Butler
O'Neill
Supreme Court
Rockwell Va Fry
Butler
Beatrice City Plans Bond Purchase to Refinance Debt
Beatrice city council arranged to buy part of an old bond issue at four dollars on the dollar, with a refunding plan. The current purchase totals six thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Yale Medical School to Graduate Clyde A Reeder
Among the students to receive the doctor of medicine degree at Yale Medical School on June 24 Clyde Augustus Reeder of Grand Island is listed as one of two western students graduating this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Medical School
Clyde Augustus Reeder
Grand Inland
State Board Lowers Webster County Railroad Assessment
The state board of equalization reduces Webster County railroad assessment from 694,756 to 612,976. The decrease is 81,780 dollars. Local officials note the revision affects tax bases and public funding commitments.
Youth Drowns in Mill Pond Near Valentine
At about five o clock Sunday afternoon, Clyde Pleach an 18 year old boy drowned in the mill pond south of Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Mim Pond
Clyde Pleach
Wos
Mill Pond
Valentine
Accident at Dempeter Factory Costs Man Eye
Molten metal accident at the Dempeter factory in Bearlee leaves M. F. Maiwald blind in both eyes after previously losing sight in one eye. He is married with five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempeter
Bearlee
M. F. Maiwald
Mr. Maiwald
Damage suit settled for Lin coln city hole injury
The damage suit of Hal BE Markle of Beatrice against the city of Lincoln for 10,000 dollars for injuries from falling through a manhole has been settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Be, Markle
Beatrice
City of
Lincoln
Labor unions and wage scales across regions and industries
A survey lists wage levels and union activity from Germany to North America. It cites German textiles and clothing workers, Min nesota and Chicago unions, Toronto plumbers, Boston horseshoers, and rising organizing in the Southern United States, with varied daily pay from 42 to 75 cents and ongoing label and benefit developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Fargo
N. C
Minnesota
Harrisburg
Toronto
Canada
England
Chicago
Provision Trades’ Council of
Chicago Carriage, Wagon and Auto Painters’ Union
Operative Plasterer’ Union
Beaton
Mass
Leoval Union
Garment Workers
Trabe
Pittsburg
Garment Workers' Union
United Hatters’ International Union
Minneapolis
Minn
San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Alameda
Berkeley
Point Richmond
Machinists’ Union of Pittsburgha
Chicago Federation of Labor
Omaha
Neb
Inbar
Clothing
North German Textile Union
Tobaccco
Textile Union of
Silesia
Mars canals may be illusion says Prof Douglass
Prof K A Douglas of the University of Arizona argues in Populne Selene Monthly that many small Mars canals are optical illusions. He accepts large markings as real but challenges a network of minor waterways, attributing halos and radiating faintness to eye refraction and light wave interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Douglas
University of Arizona
Populne Selene Monthly
Mars
Ile
Douglass
Henry M. Hippps Gift Funds Philadelphia Tuberculosis Hospital
Pittsburg iron man Henry M. Hippps has given 1 million to build a tuberculosis hospital in Philadelphia near Seventh and Loghard. The project aims to curb the white plague with Dr. Lawrence Flick overseeing operations and more funds expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
G A R Officers Elected In Dubuque Meeting
The Iowa department of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman’s Relief Corps chose Dubuque for the next meeting place. Col. David J. Palmer of Washington was elected department commander and Capt. L. M. Langstaff of Dubuque as vice commander. The annual address by Col. Clark noted membership changes and urged anti suspensions for nonpayment as the department reported 11,231 members at year end with 558 deaths in 1908 and about 300 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibuque
Cedar Rapids
Grand Army of the Bask and Woman's Relief Corps
Dubuque
David J. Palmer
Washington
Col. Clark
L. M. Langstaff
I. M. Langstaf
H. A. Dier
Magen City
A. L. Frisble
Des Moines
H. HH. Clark
McGregor
Doge Grenville M. Dodge
Council
Department of Iowa
Grand Army of the
Repub- Mc
Andy
Sone
George C. Newman
Iowa
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W. Lininger
Yale
Hoston
Toston
Mare Simsory
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New Department Command
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Cedar Braphis
Cin Neut Encampment
Col
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Sessions Department
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