Orchard sentence commuted to life in Idaho
Boise July 1 The state pardons board commuted Harry Orchard from a death sentence for murdering Governor Frank Steunenberg to life imprisonment. Judge Fremont Wood had urged clemency, citing his original sentencing. Orchard confessed, claiming he acted for officers of the Western Federation of Miners.
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Boise
Idaho
State Board of Pardons
Harry Orchard
Frank Steunenberg
Fremont Wood
Orchard
Steunenberg
Caldwell
Western Federation of Miners
Charles J. Moyer
William D. Haywood
Charles D. Pettibone
Denver
John Simpkins
Haywood
Pettibone
Moyer
Remains of Grover Cleveland Laid to Rest in Princeton
Grover Cleveland was buried in Princeton Cemetery in a simple ceremony attended by family and friends. President Roosevelt and others joined the private service at the house and graveside, with a Wordsworth poem read and a brief burial rite marking the final rites.
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Grover Cleveland
Princeton
New Jersey
N. J
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
William Wordsworth
Mitch ell law to shut down all coal mines in Illinois
Illinois voters and miners face a state wide mine shutdown as the Mitchell law takes effect July 1. The act requires every coal mine in the state to close until miners obtain certificates of competency from county examining boards. The suspension length depends on board organization and certification speed. Also note a drug ad for PINULES for the kidneys.
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Chicago
Illinois
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets for Busy People
An old advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea marketed as medicine for busy people and to aid vitality. It promotes health benefits such as renewed vigor and relief from ailments, with a price of 35 cents per box. Sold by Wiser Drive Company in Madison Wisconsin.
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Hollister's
Rocky Mountain
Wiser Drove Company
Madison
Wis
Ayer
Fourth of July and Civil War Battles Shaped American Victory
The piece recalls how key events before and on the Fourth of July influenced U S history. It highlights Lee’s Gettysburg raid, Meade’s defeat of Lee, Vicksburg’s surrender, and the naval victory at Santiago in 1898 that ended Spain’s fleet, uniting the nation in celebration. It notes the double impact for the Union and mourning in both north and south.
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Uncle Sam
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Lee
Santiago
Spain
Cilia
Unitedtates
Santiago Harbor
United States
Bonkenholds
Pennsylvania
Meade
General Grant
Mississippi
Pemberton
Mississippi River
Lincoln
Vicksbirg
Firecracker incident on Washington streetcar sparks misnaming
Two women aboard a Washington streetcar discuss a firecracker blast and correct a mispronounced name, noting the man is Mr Jenks instead of Jinks. The event stirs conversation but no injuries or official action are reported.
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Washington
Jinks
Coffee quality blends buying and making in daily ritual
A brief note on coffee as a craft where choosing beans and the actual brewing process both shape the final cup. It highlights how selection and preparation equally influence flavor and enjoyment.
Be
A small old fashioned drug ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for all ages offering quick relief from coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. Described as gently laxative and guaranteed available at Potts' drug store with an explicit date June 3.
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Potts
Deans Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Dillon Woman
Mrs Effie Coon of 340 North Washington St Dillon Mont credits Deans Kidney Pills with ending years of intermittent kidney pain. She reports relief after a single box bought at Riley's Drug Store and urges repeating use if symptoms return. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's. om 27-2t
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Effie Coon
North Washington St
Dillon
Mont
Dean
Riley's
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
W. J. Bryan Is Worth Something
Lincoln Neb June 10 The taxable property of Mr and Mrs William J Bryan totals 84000 including 137 acres 20 125 acres real estate 21000 residence 21000 commoner 19000 and 12500 in personal property Foley's Kidney Remedy ad urges treatment for a slight irregularity before it becomes kidney disease. City Drug Store.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Foley
City Druc
Two More Negroes Lynched Near Waycross Ga
In Waycross Georgia on June 30 Walter Wilkins and Albert Baker two Black men were lynched by about 1000-strong mob on the eastern outskirts after being brought from Wayne County. One was charged with outraging a 14 year old girl named Wiley Wainwright. The attack occurred Thursday evening.
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Waycross
Walter Wilkins
Albert Baker
Wayne County
Wiley
Wainwright
Mrs. Pierce Guilty in Ring Theft From Dillon Bank President
Leonora Pierce, 24, jailed for three to five years in the Colorado penitentiary for swindling 72 year old Dillon bank president Mrs. Harriet Crowe out of 16400 and a 250 diamond ring. Pierce claimed others beat Crowe and planned an appeal while noting Crowe’s business prominence.
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Leonora Pierce
Harriet A. Crowe
Dillon
Colorado
Supreme Court
Elizabeth Kelly
Denver Post
Brison
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Feed & Sale
Sherman’s Piano House
W. Park Street
Is Butte
Montana
Purailre
Alek
Undertaker
G. T. Paul
A. A. McDonald
Cor, ‘Montan
Setifee Sts
George R.metlen
Otllon
Hieehy Toompson
Kupfer Drug CO
Micro
Hort Chemical Company
Portland, Oregon
Potts’ Drug Store
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Natal
K. Munkittrick
Velnet
Mey Pared
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Georgia
J. Co. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maas
Ayers
Harriet Crowe
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