Haywood Trial Opens with Orchard Confession
Boise opening of the Haywood trial features Harry Orchard’s self confessed murder of ex Governor Steunenberg. Prosecutor Hawley introduces a web of crimes tied to the Western Federation of Miners with claims of a broad conspiracy across multiple states. Jurors are expected to render a verdict. William D Thurwood appears only as a citizen implicated in aiding murder.
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Dorse
Idaho
Tharry Orchard
Waho
William de Haywood
Crank Steunenberg
Boise
Orchard
Stenenberg
Taywood
Thuywood
Frank Steunenberg
Tidaho
Steunenberg
Haywood
Law O of
Hawley
Western Federation of Miners
Taywood, Mo
Tus
Western Federation
Udiho
Colorado
William D. Thurwood
Ehe
Smother
Eltigen
English girl sparks riot over Washington portrait at Omaha high school
An English born pupil at an Omaha high school disrupted a history class by denouncing George Washington as a base traitor during a recitation. The outburst followed praise for the Father of His Country, causing a several-minute uproar before order was restored.
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Omaha
George Washington
England
Lis Country
Benedict Arnold
San Francisco Trolleys See Low Patronage Amid Strike
United Railroads runs over half its usual cars as unions strike, but fear of union hostility keeps riders away. Department stores offer shuttles for workers and post warnings to clerks not to ride, under threat of dismissal.
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United Railroads
San Francisco
Death by own action Record Growing
Summary of the New York Herald data shows rising self destruction cases in American cities during January through April. Asphyxiation and hanging were the most common methods, with financial troubles cited as the main underlying factor.
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New York Herald
Death for Kidnapers Could Be Federal Policy
Discussion notes that President Roosevelt may propose capital punishment for kidnappers in a forthcoming message to Congress. Lawmakers urge stringent laws as kidnapping of children for ransom is seen as the hardest crime to deter, with advocates arguing for gallows or electric chair as appropriate punishment.
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Tlimself
Congress
National
Roosevelt
United States
Eaghind
Europe
Erard
East
Manufacturers at New York Convention Back Eight Hour Day Fight
National Association of Manufacturers met in New York with 400 members. James W. Van Cleave of St Louis presided. The group reported faring against further eight hour day legislation and court injunctions. A six member committee was named to raise 500000 annually for three years to educate the public on labor disputes. A member poll backed limited tariff revision, and President Van Cleve urged a federal corporation law for interstate businesses.
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National Association of Manufacturers
New York
James W. van Cleave
St. Louis
Cushing
Stillman
van Cleve Cam
Biw
Border tensions and uprisings sweep several nations
Reports describe Guatemala facing a defiant Cabrera regime as Mexican forces mass at the border amid claims of insurrection support. Clashes rise near Ocos while China experiences a broad rebellion in Kwangtuneg with 10,000 triads led by Sun, including attacks on Wong Kong and the German mission at Liew Chow. The Royal Geographical Society notes Congo area revisions and Belgian control near Lake Albert Edward, with King Leopold resisting English pressure over Congo policy.
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China
Kwangtuneg
Swatow
Sun
Taotai
Nanking
Wong Kong
Liew Chow
Royal Geographical Society of London
East Africa
Congo Free State
Lake Albert Edward
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Leopold
Congo
The Charity Girl Scene Ends In a Secret Affair
Audrey, Beverley Rochfort, and Jack Glendurwood dominate a masked ball plot with Audrey’s staged flirtation. Revelations erupt as Gladys accuses Audrey, Jack confronts his wife, and Beverley’s vow of danger returns. Audrey agrees to go home with Jack as the drama peaks in a rustic summer house confrontation.
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Audrey
Sheila Fraser
Sheila
Beverley Rochfort
Beverley
Lady Daleswater
Gladys
Trendurwood
Mur-ray
Jack Glendurwood
Miss Wraser
Jack
Lady Daleswatter
Tandy Daleswater
Beignton
Benson
London
Wen
Lord John
St Jacek
Mr. Rochfort
Tsek
Fairtaz
John Glendarwood
Miss Fairfax
Alice
Glendarwool
Shvrill
Vin
Andrey
Sudrey
Cory
Dack
Teverley Rockfort
John
Partiage
Pear
Amdo
Phia
Andrew
Swags Lins Sparks Brushy Eyelashes Jest
Odd exchange from a Detroit Free Press item features playful banter about Mr. Swags lins and sweeping glances, framed as humorous commentary on appearance.
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Mr. Swagslins
Detroit Free Press
Where He Falls Down Writer Miffkins Pennington Prolific
The fragment notes Miffkins Pennington as a prolific writer and contrasts Biffkins with being prolific in thought. It presents a light, humorous banter about literary output and intellect.
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Miffkins
Pennington
Biffkins
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Steanenbern
Alin Wis
Washington
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Din
Mexico
Ocos
Igafepiala
Miausers
Maxine
Diaz
Cabrera
Guatemala
Barilins
Messeim
Effie A. Rowlands
St. Nicholas
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