Bill of particulars denied to Haywood in murder case
May 8 Boise Idaho The motion for a bill of particulars filed by the defense in the William D. Haywood murder case was denied by Judge Wood. Only a small audience remained as the ruling was announced and the defense reserved exceptions before saying they were ready for trial tomorrow. Reports say Chief Wilkie will be assisted by a government sleuth corps to monitor the trial while President watchers stay informed.
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William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Boise
Ydahd
Ender
Wilkie
Chicago
West
Roosevelts Labor Clash Deepens Amid Moyer Haywood Trial
Chicago May 8 reports say Chief John E B Wilkie head of the government secret service is en route as sensational developments in the Roosevelt labor union controversy loom. The Moyer and Haywood trial is cited as a focal point of the dispute involving labor leaders and federal action.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Moyer and
Haywood
John EB. Wilkie
Government Secret Service
January pardon recommended and approved for John William January
Attorney General Bonaparte recommended commuting the sentence of John William January alias Charles W. Anderson to three months from the arrest date and a pardon on July 19, 1907. The president approved the recommendation.
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Washington
Bonaparte
John William January
Charles W. Anderson
Ranier Man Shoots Husband of Housekeeper
A Portland dispatch reports Frank Dhar diner today killed H M Fwarthout, husband of his house keeper, on a Ranier ranch. Gardiner surrendered after the shooting saying you cannot help these things sometimes. Details scarce five miles from Ranier with no known eyewitnesses.
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Portland
May
Knoler
Ureworn
Frank Dhardiner
H. M. Fwarthout
Fwarthout
Gardiner
Ranier
Big building collapses in Omaha city center
A six story structure collapsed in Omaha on May day causing alarm downtown. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as residents reported dust and debris in the area. No fatalities are confirmed yet and investigators began assessing the building’s stability.
Building collapses in Parlin Orendorff Marlin complex
A building occupied by the Parlin Orendorff and Marlin Company wholesale farm implements at Ninth and Leavenworth streets collapsed early today before workers arrived. No injuries occurred though the loss is heavy.
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Parlin, Orendorf & Marlin Company
Ninth and
Leavenworth Streets
Ten Lives Lost In Kansas City Fire at Pepper Building
A destructive blaze in the Pepper building at Locust and Ninth in Kansas City, a Montgomery Ward structure, trapped over two hundred workers mainly girls. Believed ten lives were lost and at least twenty injured by jumping or other causes. Fire controlled with comparatively small loss.
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Kansas City
Pepper
Locust and
Ninth Streets
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Henry Clay Pierce Surrenders in Texas Indictment
Henry Clay Pierce, noted magnate, turned himself in to police today on an indictment from Texas. The arrest marks a significant legal development for Pierce as prosecutors pursue charges stemming from the former era of his business dealings.
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Henry Clay Pierce
St. Louis
Texas
Rioting and Quiet: San Francisco Streetcar Strike Closes Many Firms
May 8 San Francisco chief of police expects no repeat violence as 20 officers guard Turk street car barns. Strike cripples business with late openings and early closings. several restaurants close. Fire and missiles accompany a test run of seven passenger cars by strikebreakers, sparking riots that leave one dead and multiple injured. Police arrests total 13 strikebreakers. mob arrests avoided.
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San Franchsco
Dinan
Turk Street
San Francisco
May
United Railroads
Turk
Riiimore Street
Ous
James Walsh
Thomas White
Harry Sauer
F. Joy
J. Krohner
William Slattery
J. Arena
A. C. John
N. Lelsch
N. Granville
G. A. McNaughton
Tom Buchanan
Co. W. Forrester
Sergeant Bell
A. Palm
Meck
General Wankowski Summoned to San Francisco
Sacramento report from May 8 states at 11 o'clock no troops were ordered to San Francisco. General Wankowski has been summoned to the city but has not been ordered to bring his troops yet.
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Sacramento
San Francisco
Wankowski
California National Guard to move Seventh Regiment north
Adjutant General Louck orders General Wankowski to lead the Seventh California National Guard regiment north at once. Governor Gillette and General Wankowski held a conference on the action.
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Los Angeles
Louck
Wankowski
California National Guard
Gillette
Six strike breakers pass through Omaha. some desert on news
Omaha May 8 six strike breakers for San Francisco arrived today but several deserted upon learning of the fighting in San Francisco yesterday.
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Omaha
San Francisco
Rioting by street car strikers reported in San Francisco
San Francisco on May 7 reported rioting by street car strikers and their friends. Police intervened as clashes erupted in the city streets, causing property damage and temporary service suspensions while efforts to restore calm continued.
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San Francisco
Train Robbers Still At Large In Butte Murder Case
In Butte on May 8 three suspects and a witness were in custody as sheriffs and posses hunted the masked trio who held up the North Coast Limited yesterday morning and killed engineer Clow. The case unfolds with authorities pursuing leads and the public awaiting updates on the investigation.
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Butte
North Coast Limited
Engineer Clow
Storey Bracher Co Buys 2100 Acres Timber Near Cottage Grove
The Storey Bracher Lumber Company of Portland files deeds for about 2100 acres of Coast Fork timber land south and southeast of Cottage Grove. Sellers include Buckner Parrish Fisher Martin and others. price not disclosed, deeds list $1 in each instance. Company plans a large sawmill and may reveal details soon.
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Storey-Bracher Lumber Company
Portland
Lane County
Merian
Bangs’ Park
Coast Fork
Cottage Grove
Wm. A. Buckner
Jesse W. Parrish
Nora Fisher
Moore defeats Daggett to win Spokane mayoral race
Spokane, May 7. C Herbert Moore, Republican, wins the Spokane mayoralty by a substantial margin over incumbent Floyd Daggett. Final tally 9696 votes plus about 400 socialist votes, total over 10000. Democrat Harry Eggleston becomes treasurer, with Democrat comptroller challenger defeated. Republicans win seven of ten council seats across wards. Democrats win the rest.
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Spokane
Wash
C. Herbert Moore
Floyd Daggett
Harry Eggleston
Lewis Lusk
Robert Fairley
L. Frank Boyd
Arrests Mount After Express Car Firefight
Wounded Fireman Sullivan and several suspects remain on the hills as Robert McDonald, a marine engineer who worked in Seattle, is jailed after being taken from a passenger coach. William Powers and William Crawford are detained at Woodville, with Crawford claiming contact with robbers atop the express car. An unknown drunken man is also in custody.
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Sullivan
Robert McDonald
Woodville
Seattle
William Powers
Wm. Crawford
Women Slashed to Pieces in East Side Home
New York May 8 Mrs Mary Vito and her mother Mrs Maria Brignoll were found slashed to pieces with razors in their east side home. Giovanni Vito, husband of the younger woman, is under arrest charged with the crime. He says two men broke in and killed them during a struggle. A three year old son and the father were in the room when police arrived finding doors locked and razors stained with blood. Vito is a barber.
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New York
Mary Vito
Maria Brignoll
East Side
Giovanni Vito
Vito
French Transport Poitou Lost Off Uruguay Wreck Claims Many
Buenos Ayres reports the French steamer Poitou wrecked off Uruguay with heavy loss of life feared. Initial counts cite up to 200 aboard and at least 100 dead among passengers and crew, while other dispatches claim nearly 200 rescued and 50 saved from a 300 on board.
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Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Poitou
Marseilles
Uruguay
San Jose Ignacio
Rincon de Herrera
Treaties Relating to Eastern Territory Quoted by Japanese Minister
Paris May 8 M Kurino Japanese minister in an interview says a series of treaties have been made between Great Britain, France, Germany, and Japan. He notes the agreements cover eastern territory and imply broader cooperation. No specific terms are detailed.
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Paris
M. Kurino
Eed Prince
Weala
Japan
Beautiful English Noblewoman Admired by Astor Leader William Wal dorf
The description notes a refined English noblewoman famed for charm and social grace, admired by William Wal dorf Astor, a prominent former American figure. The reference highlights high society circles and transatlantic connections without detailing events or dates.
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William Waldorf Astor
Territorial status quo in the Far East eyed in pact
The Corvallis Gazette notes discussions to guarantee territorial status quo in the Far East, implying a pact to bar others from acquiring territory. Kurino denies the Franco Japanese entente targets the United States. A baseball game between O A C and the University of Oregon was postponed to a week from next Saturday due to a forthcoming track meet in Pullman next Monday.
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Far East
Kurino
United States
U. of O
Pullman
Corvallis Gazette
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Story-Bracher CO
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Daggett
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Mary
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