Haywood Trial Surprises Boise With Orchard Recall
In Boise on June 25 the defense sought to impeach Harry Orchard by recalling him after a defense opening. Orchard denied threats against Gov. Steunenberg and said he did not know John D. Elliott. He acknowledged baths with Max Malich but denied related accusations.
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Boise
Idaho
William D. Haywood
Harry Orchard
Cripple Creek
Independence Station
Orchard
B. K. Sterling
Mine Owners’ Association
Steunenberg
Steuenberg
Max Malich
Denver
Dr. Magee
Wallace
D. C. Copley
Board of
Western Federation of Miners
Charles A. Sullivan
James Rainey
Lottie Day
F. R. Redd
David A. Coates
Colorado
William Easterly
W. D. Days
Haywood
Richardson
John D. Elliott
Elliott
Ellott
Capital
Judge Loving recounts tale of alleged murder motive
In Houston Virginia June 25 trial of former Judge Loving accused of murdering Theodore Estes resumed. Loving described a conversation with his brother in law Harry Sneed about an alleged drugging of his daughter Elizabeth Loving leading to the killing. He detailed events of April 22 and a troubling account of Miss Loving and Estes riding together.
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Houston
Loving
Theodore Estes
Harry Sneed
Elizabeth Loving
E. J. Kidd
Stevens
Sneed
Miss Loving
Hirs, Kidd
Estes
Dr. Strother
Harry
W. B. Lee
Lovingston
Strother
Elizabeth
Annie Kidd
Surrey
China Rebels Organize Armed Action Across South China
Refugees flee to Hong Kong as revolutionary forces move through Swatow and Canton areas. Rebels claim a European method inspired army and issue war notes. arms include French rifles and machine guns smuggled via Amoy and Canton. Imperial troops suffer losses at Whichou. bloodshed reported at Wong Kong.
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Amoy
Canton
Swatow
Whuichou
Kowloon
Hong Kong
France
Pekin
Wong Kong
Yang
Hunan
Szechuan
Japanese envoy urged repeal of treaty clause in 1909 revision
Tokyo dispatch reports Yama saka Otakichi of Seattle and Yamada of San Francisco pressing Japan to reject the mutual immigration treaty with the United States. In a meeting with Viscount Hayashi they urged expunging article 2 language that the treaty does not affect ordinances and regulations when revised in 1909.
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Victoria
B. C
Empress of
Labor Union Appeals to Roosevelt over Telegraph Trust Conspiracy
The Central Labor Union of Washington asks President Roosevelt to order an investigation into possible Sherman Act violations by telegraph companies in restraint of trade. Roosevelt has not acted, and no other labor body has joined yet, though broad support is expected from major unions.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Central Labor Union of Washington
Washington
United States
Telegraphers Strike Holds City in Peaceful Stand
San Francisco reports the telegraphers strike remains peaceful at the main company offices. No workers returned after the notice to resume work. chiefs of Western Union and Postal Telegraph handle keys themselves. Officials say normal conditions will return, with government business proceeding though subject to indefinite delays over fear of interference.
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San Francisco
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Keys
May
Storer
Body of Seaman Plimjer Found After Norfolk Yard Incident
A telegram from Admiral Berry reports the recovery of the body of Seaman Frank B. Plimjer, one of eleven sailors involved in a Norfolk navy yard incident. The message dated June 25 confirms the finding.
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Washington
Berry
Norfolk Navy Yard
Frank B. Plimjer
Fort Wayne Lighting Plant Bids Opened for Awards
The Fort Wayne board of public works reviewed bids Monday for the new municipal lighting plant. No awards or contracts are set before next week. Early indications show bids within engineer estimates totaling about 160000 dollars. The bulk machinery award may go to Fort Wayne Electric Company, a GE branch, with steam power favored for the engines. Electrical bids show strong competition between Fort Wayne Electric Works and Westinghouse, with FW Electric Works favored on price. The project will be awarded section by section, not as a single system.
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Fort Wayne
Board of Public Works
Board of Works
Fort Wayne Electric Company
General Electric Company
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Westinghouse Company
Bass Works
Collapse Kills Seven in New York Tenement Fire
A four story tenement in Manhattan’s Italian quarter collapsed during early morning hours killing seven people from one family and injuring several others, as subway rumble and ongoing excavations weakened the aging building. Firefighters recovered the bodies after four hours and contractor George Blumenthal faced homicide charges.
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New York
Jacob Reigler
Walker
Lafayette
Mose Taylor
Leta
Tony Torchino
Jee
Mamte Torchino
Fred Torchino
Lillie Torchino
Susie Torchino
Edward Torchino
Cosmo Belucci
Tomasso
Amelia Torchino
George
George Blumenthal
Supreme Court upholds liquor regulation and saloon licenses
Indiana Supreme Court rules state may regulate traffic in liquors and license saloons. It reverses Hamilton county Judge Christian’s ruling that all liquor laws are unconstitutional and saloons are per se public nuisances. The Sopher case holds saloons are not a nuisance when laws are enforced and licenses shown.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Christian
Hamilton County
Indiana
Sopher
Jordan
Legislative Department
Boards of Commissioners
Boards of Ecommisioners
Appellee
Board of Commissioners
Preacher Seeks Gallows Swap for Brother in Alabama
In Montgomery on June 25, John Beeman a Negro preacher asked jailer for permission to die on the gallows in place of his brother David Beeman the date set for July 26. He says his sacrifice would lead to heaven and might convert his condemned brother. A sympathy wave grows as a petition circulates urging the governor to commute the sentence.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Beeman
David Beeman
Indiana Music Teachers Meet In Noblesville
Nearly 200 delegates gathered for the thirtieth annual session of the Indiana Music Teachers' Association and June music festival in Noblesville Indiana. S H Nussbaum of Marion presided as reports from officers were read and new committees appointed. Secretary J S Berger of Lafayette reported a substantial membership increase.
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Noblesville
Ind
Indiana
Indiana Music Teachers’ Association
S. H. Nussbaum
Marion
J. S. Berger
Lafayette
Dairy Woman Files Affidavit Over Milk Bill
Mrs Ellen Michael filed an affidavit against Mrs Clara Moon in Justice Tanceys court Tuesday morning over a milk bill dispute. The defendant, Mrs Moon, was acquitted of the charge.
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Ellen Michael
Clara Moon
Tancey
Man Killed By Pile Driver In New Albany Yard
Ernest Black of Quincy Ind was killed in the Monon railway yards New Albany June 25 while oiling machinery a pile driver struck him on the head crushing the skull authorities said the mishap halted work at the yard until investigators finish inquiries
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New Albany
Ind
Ernest Black
Quincy
Monon
Ohio Liquor Law Ruling Upholds Dry Town Policy
The Ohio Supreme Court sustains the state’s objection in the case State of Ohio v. Linder from Erie County. A saloon operator was prosecuted for operating in a dry township. the court ruled liquor may not be given away in a dry area even if it cannot be sold, upholding the prohibition.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
State of
Ohio
Linder
Erie County
Winder
Wreck of Santiago Claims Most Crew in Squall
Official report from Pacific Steam Navigation states the Santiago was wrecked fifty miles north of Corral in a heavy squall. Only one passenger aboard. one survivor was the fourth officer. Ninety crew members including twelve English officers perished. a single lifeboat broke on rocks after days adrift.
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Santiago
Chile
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Corral
Deputy Game Warden Sues Gas Company Over River Pollution
Roderick D. Fleming, deputy game warden, filed in city court to stop drainage of refuse from Fort Wayne Gas into St. Marys river. He accuses coal tar acids and other deleterious refuse of killing river fish. Summons served. case set for July 5.
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Roderick D. Fleming
Fort Wayne Gas Company
St. Mary’s River
Fleming
Strong quake felt in Venezuela’s federal districts
A strong earthquake lasted three seconds and was felt in the federal districts at 3 15 a m. yesterday. The tremor was reported from Caracas and relayed from Willemstad.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Willemstad
Federal
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