06 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
Alfred Horsley known as Harry Orchard testified against William J Haywood admitting a long list of brutal crimes carried out for pay. He named Haywood Moyer Pettibone as paymasters and detailed assassinations bombings and arson from the Coeur d’Alene strike to Denver and Cripple Creek.
Orchard remains controlled on the stand as Haywood's gaze meets his in court. Witnesses tie Orchard to aliases Simpkins and Allogian and describe hotel sign ins across Caldwell and nearby towns. He recounts a chain of mine explosions, train seizures and the Cripple Creek era, alleging involvement by W F L O M leaders and the plan to blow up the Vindicator mine.
The witness admits after the strike began he went into the mine for high grading and found powder. He reports telling Davis, and they allegedly plotted violence in September. The first attempt failed when the cage man spotted the large powder stash and drew Welr fire.
Testimony traces a chain of crimes linked to the Western Federation of Miners. A witness describes bomb plots and targeted killings from the Vindicator mine to Governor Peabody, with Haywood Moyer Pettibone and others paying for crimes. The confidant recounts bombings, assassinations, and a murder of Lyte Gregory as part of the federation plots. The testimony extends through Independence Wyoming San Francisco and Denver with payments and directions from alleged leaders. Court adjourned before completion due to counsel illness.
A Turkish sailing vessel laden with ammunition and rifles bound for Tripoli exploded near Port Zarziss. The crew and nearby SA fishermen drowned as armed sponge boats surrounded the ship to block cargo disembarkation. It is believed the captain set off the explosion to avoid capture.
Stockholm June 6 King Oscar and Queen Sophia mark their golden wedding today. The nation gifts a fund to admit poor consumptives to a sanatorium, raised ten years ago on their twenty-fifth anniversary and now handed to the king by public subscription.
Scores list across leagues with games in Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Washington St Louis Philadelphia Boston New York Louisville Milwaukee St Louis Indianapolis City Minneapolis Columbus Toledo Lincoln Denver Sioux City Omaha Des Moines 4. Weather noted for several matchups.
A vintage advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers famous pills. The copy mentions Washington branch and a June 6 date with Stephenson Street address in the listing.
The text claims Buddhism and sNAdhism were founded by an Indian Prince RaowWwoads Chitinae around the Yeatovdh Bee. It mentions a Dadtadibsra diet and Suetthority, with Heechees aiding an alleged virtuous path. It asserts a doctrine of transmission of souls and Nirvana as final absorption of all good sets.
A higher, a vdicker of hides is ten skins. A vdicker of gloves is ten dozen pairs, illustrating 19th century pricing units.
A fragment notes a crying child and a home remedy sold by Wm. F. Jung kuz druggist at 85 Stephenson St. The verse laments the child’s aching tummy and seeks relief from the old pain with maternal care.
Minneapolis reports the body of Mrs Katherine McCart who vanished May 24 was found in an abandoned well on Greorge Katelbach’s farm near the city. Katelbach barricaded his home as detectives searched. a purported confession letter to his brother-in-law suggests suicide and murder, but authorities doubt its reliability.
June 6 report from South McAlester I T notes President Murray of the constitutional convention delayed after legal advisory input. Supreme Court hearing on indictment issues set for June 1 was reversed, shifting focus to ratification of the Oklahoma constitution and related Next Friends case in Mrs. Addy estate matters.
Representatives of independent telephone companies adopted a resolution in Chicago opposing any affiliation with the Bell Telephone Company anywhere in the Americas. The motion was carried at the convention with delegates from various independent firms. The stance aims to keep independent networks separate from Bell operations.
A fragment suggests Lisbon is calm despite talk of a minor revolution aiming to install Trota Misvelo of Braganga on the throne. It notes new elections scheduled for November and mentions tightened rights or safeguards.
Henry Scleloik, an offensive lineman nickname the hated stiger, refused to learn a mechanical trade in Boston and now works in an auto factory for small wages. At twenty, he previously worked at Cramps as a coercer. He plans to travel to Germany in the year, must serve a year in the German army or navy before immigrating to America, and will enter the navy.
The article notes that red hats began with cardinals in the year 1245. It highlights their association with high rank and ceremonial significance within the church and marks the historical origin of the distinctive attire.
London reports Dick Croker's horse wins the Derby by two lengths over Sore Gallion. The owner lands about $22,000 plus hefty wagers at 10 to 1. Johnny Relft rode the Irish bred horse. Croker becomes the third U.S. citizen to win.
Russian ambassador Baron Rosen told the U S State Department that Michigan officials have not brought to justice those who killed Finnish miners during a riot about a year ago. Finns acquitted of rioting have pressed Russia to urge state authorities to pursue the case, with the matter to be presented to Michigan's governor.
Telegram from Ciudad de Mexico reports 12 of 19 defendants in a court martial for an attempted theft of President Cabrera of Guatemala will be executed. Eleven Guatemalans and one Spaniard are condemned. one Mexican was exonerated while others receive prison terms.
Cincinnati June 6 The body found last Friday in the Ryan soup factory furnace is identified as Panko Rukowski a Galician man with family in Europe A letter from a fellow countryman led to the identification
Miss Helen Tent Wrenshall of Washington wed Chaffee Grant of San Liero Cah grandson of General U S Grant. The ceremony was conducted at the bride’s mother's home by a Catholic priest.
Milwaukee May 6 Mayor Sherburn Becker rejects a 1500 weekly stage offer. He will continue his duties as mayor through the end of his term.
The national committee of the seamen's union voted to resume work and telegraphed the decision to all parts, signaling an end to the strike.
In Orizaba Mexico on June 6 deportations were ordered to Quintana Roo as punishment for 22 ring leaders of the textile mill strike.
A ten second quake in San Francisco caused no damage. Obituary notes report Americus Daily ex auditor of In sana and Lebanon bank founder died at Lebanon. Seattle trial of Mayor Schultz opens with prosecution address.
Gibraltar covers under two square miles and houses 25 065 residents. The name derives from Jebel el tarik meaning Mount of Tarik, reflecting its historical origin.
The interior of Borneo remains largely unknown with the vast island described as six times the size of England in extent and still largely unexplored by researchers.
Soothing cooling salve sold by Wm Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street. Product DeWitts Carbolized with Hazel Salve praised for healing properties.
Governor Deneen signed the Chicago charter bill at 12 04 pm signaling a vote by Chicagoans in September. Officials warn strong opposition from Democrats in 18 wards and new ward lines while the charter’s fate hinges on public ratification and political strategy.
In Chattanooga a banquet for Vice President Fairbanks drew cheers as he spoke with Mayor Friersen as toastmaster. Fairbanks recalled meeting General Wheeler when he sought duty in the Spanish-American War, and Wheeler vowed to fight to defend the flag.
In Paris Olga Nethersole faces an injunction from Albert Carre of the Opéra Comique to stop her from producing Carmen. Carre, controlling French opera rights, says his claim covers the drama as well and will not compromise, accusing Miss Nethersole of performing Carmen in the United States without royalties.
Detroit attorneys for the American Shipbuilding Company obtain a Wayne County circuit court preliminary injunction restraining Wyandotte shipyard strikers from interfering with the companys plant or the new workers there.
Cincinnati June 6 The convention of the National Confectioners Association considers the new pure food law the central issue. Confectioners express satisfaction with the law and urge each state to adopt conforming legislation.
Danville WL June 6 A nurseryman Telakera sold strawberry plants claiming tree height to ease harvests. Farmers planted and cared for them but the vines stayed ordinary size. grand jury action followed and the seller Blake is said to have started Wis Sales last fall. In Highland WL June 6 a mob of about 100 men threatened to lynch Louis Monken 6F and he was moved to Wd Wwardsville and jailed after shooting Albert Britsch in a saloon in St Atorgan.
In Ghirdini Sicily villagers attempted to lynch a priest after he denounced Garibaldi as a spurious hero during a sermon. The abbe appealed for protection from the carabinieri to escape the mob.
Terence Powderly has been appointed chief of the new information division created within the immigration bureau of the department of commerce and labor. He will earn a salary of 3500 dollars annually.
A general advance in meat prices is announced with beef as the affected item. The consumer price increases by 5 to 10 cents per pound depending on the cut. The notice covers St Petersburg and Pittsburg.
Wheat and corn futures listed with July and September prices. Live stock quotes include cattle, hogs, sheep, and hay with receipts around 27 000 head. Buffalo figures show hogs and sheep markets at East Buffalo with prices for lambs and yearlings.
Subpoenas issued for Governor bigest and former Governor Yates to testify in circuit court of McLean County as witnesses against Joseph Teandis, charged with criming. Laundis accused of sending to Governor Ne neen and predecessor copies of alleged Vicelous articles about Senator Stubblefield.
John Estria a Greek railroad laborer committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a freight train on the Bie Four line after repeated failures to stop drinking. He was mangled beyond recognition.
Springfielt Alabama reports the Supreme Court has not granted a petition for rehearing on the Mueller matter. The court did not provide a written explanation for its action.
The eEscurial palace is described as Europe’s largest royal residence. It is said to measure Tu feet long by 550 deep with LASGO regins and eighty staircases. It reportedly contains forty-eight cedars, eight or ganus and fifty-one bells.
In a Baltimore American item a lawyer offers a sharp retort to a prisoner during a defense, remarking on the other party's appearance and the nature of the case as the exchange unfolds in court.
In Belgium cock crowing competitions attract working class participants. Cocks are placed in cases and marked for crow counts. A Poulseur event recently measured a bird crowing 154 times in one hour.
The passage lists early publications starting with the British Gazette and Sunday Monitor in March 1780 and continuing with the Observer in 1791, Bell's Messenger in 1796, and the Weekly Dispatch in 1801.
The article surveys capital punishment methods by country and region. It notes the guillotine as most common in public executions in France Belgium Denmark and parts of Switzerland, with private use in Bavaria Saxony and Swiss cantons. It also cites gallows, sword, musket, strangulation, garrote, death by ox, electric chair, and abolition in Italy.
London Tit-Bits notes a U S firm once shipped 100000 pairs of shoes to London mislabeling them as shoes. British shoppers equate shoes with low shoes while American high shoes are called boots, so the stock failed to sell in winter.
Donald the fisher begins dressing his own fly hooks and boasts of making them natural looking. A crony asks if he can tie them perfectly, and Donald admits uncertainty while recounting a spider escaping with two hooks.
An old prescription touts Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry as a stomach remedy. It advises a teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime in water claiming to supply gastric juices improve digestion and aid all stomach ailments.
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