Orchard Confesses to Eighteen Murders in Haywood Case
Harry Orchard, under cross examination, details the murder of Frank Steunenberg and other plots tied to William D Haywood. He recounts bombings, kidnapping schemes, bigamy, and escapes across Canada and the United States as the state begins corroboration with physical evidence like a lead bomb casing.
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Orchard
Peabods
Goddard
Judge Gabbert
Sherman Bell
Dave Moffat
Frank Herne
Ontario
British Columbia
Hattie Simpson
Cripple Creek
Canon City
Denver
Wallace
Cunningham
Coeur d'Alene
Death of ex Governor Steunenberg linked to bomb plot
Orchard testified that he and Simpkins placed a bomb by Steunenberg’s Caldwell gate after watching him in Caldwell and Boise. He described preparations, a sawed off shotgun given by Pettibone, and an explosion at the Steunenberg residence. He recounted arrest and subsequent testimony changes.
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Steunenberg
Orchard
Simpkins
Caldwell
Boise
Hiro
Pettibone
Saratoga
Haywood
Steve Adams
Ed Munster
California
Bradley
Richardson Cross-Examines Orchard's Early Life Details
Richardson was the cross examiner focusing on Orchard's career before joining the WFM leaders. He established Orchard was born in Canada, with both parents deceased and that he has one brother and six sisters, one of whom he raised.
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Richardson
Orchard
W.F. M
Canada
Deadly plots and evasive targets in haywood era schemes
Orchard describes Haywood era plots to kill Gov. Peabody and Judge Gabbert. A pocket boot bomb failed twice, killing bystander Wally. Pettibone remarks on Bradley’s fate and Stettenberg revenge plans. The group discusses letting enemies fear a “living death” and escalating intimidation through letter threats.
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Orchard
Haywood
Gov. Peabody
Wally
Pettibone
San Francisco
Bradley
Denver
Badley
Stennenberg
Baseball Invades Oxford in First Regular Match
Oxford hosts its first regular baseball game as Rhodes students from the United States face an all London nine. London scored three in the first inning but Rhodes students won 11 to 3 amid a sparse but keen crowd.
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Oxford
England
Rhodes
United States
London
Ithodes
Baseball Scores Report From Chicago Dated June 7
Scores on the diamonds from leagues and cities show notable games across the circuit. Pittsburg Gp defeated St. Louis with a high scoring 22 to 4. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 22 to 4 in a clash noted as ongoing inclement darkness in Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Tillshure
Tostona
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Alleriona
Cleveland
Washington
Washneton
Phila
Melphi
Fragmentary notes on a concert tour crowd interaction
A garbled OCR fragment recalls The Witle Show and Teabinstedn touring the United States. Mentions Barnun's ei CUs following the route, Usdin filled with fratke ehaphers, and a question about attendance. Rubinstein Sercery reportedly responds with a sharp line.
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Witle
United States
Barnun
Che
Kuilidastelm
Bine
Porsiner
Suveke Suake
Rubinstein Sercery
Little Pig Goes to Market Rouses Quiet Night
A fragment of a verse laments a sick baby not amused tonight. The child shows white cheeks and a disturbing tummy ache, with a plea for relief. The ad notes the medicine is sold by Wm F Jung, druggist, at 85 Stephenson St.
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Marker
Wm. F. Jungkuat
Stephenson St
Coughlin Run Down Found in Mobile Arrest
Chicago police report the man once linked to the Dr Cronin murder, James Michael Coughlin, was arrested in Mobile Alabama after eight years as a fugitive on an attempted jury bribing charge. He used the name M. J. Davis and faces reinstated charges from Chicago.
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Chicago
Mune
Dan Con In
Dr Cronin
Mobile
Ala
O'Brien
Detective Bureau
Rangeau
Ship DY
M. J. Davis
Robert Colt
Kersten
Coughlin
Captain Ford
Dr. Cronin
Governor Deneen vetoes hotel and millinery seat law
Springfield June 7 Governor Deneen vetoed a bill requiring hotels restaurants millinery shops and similar employers to provide a seat for each female worker. He argues the act must apply generally and notes it excludes female labor in offices and factories making it constitutionally doubtful.
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Springfield
Deneen
Teneen
Prohibition Convention Sets Date in Vermilion City
The Prohibition state convention will be held in this city on May 12 160S. Leaders of the party selected Vermilion as a venue, with Rep Chiy RE. Gammon noted as a two time elected Prohibition representative by the state browse.
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Thouville
Peoria Battles Smallpox Threat Amid Vaccination Drive
Health departments in Peoria mobilize to quell a smallpox outbreak. Officials urge vaccination of children as a response, warning of serious illness if the virus spreads. Commissioner Albert Weildines warned of the danger and urged swift action.
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Peoria
Albert Weildines
Aids to Humanity Honoring Leading Maids in Society
A Cosmopolitan writer lauds the elder and younger maid reformers saying no women have done more for humanity and individuals. The piece asserts God sends rich maids into the world to perform work others leave undone.
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Cosmopolitan
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve promoted as soothing cooling and healing Sold by Wm Jungkunz druggist 856 Stephenson St
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DeWitts
Wm. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Making Soap Through the Ages and Today
The article outlines historic soap making using ashes and potash to create a curd soap, then explains modern methods using caustic soda or lye with fats. It notes boiling, salt addition, impurity settling, and molding, with glycerin a byproduct and glycerin recovery via distillation.
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Minneapolis Journal
End of Mack Richardson Military Career at Brownaville Tie
Lieutenant Mack Richardson of the 26th U S Infantry, previously at Fort Sam Houston Texas, has resigned after failing to appear for his wedding to the Brownaville banker's daughter.
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Washington
Mack Richardson
26Th
U. S. Infantry
Fort Sam Horaton
Texas
Brownaville
Firemen barred from union buttons on duty in Chicago
Chicago fire department members must not wear union buttons while on duty per a Fire Marshal Toran decree. The order applies to all on duty personnel and aims to prevent union insignia from appearing during service.
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Chicago
Chicago Fire Department
Toran
Assembly Passes Anti Saloon Bill Near University
Madison Wis June 7 state assembly adopts an anti saloon bill prohibiting saloons within three quarters of a mile of the university and wiping out saloons on State street. The measure affects about twenty saloons.
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Madison
Wis
State Assembly
State Street
Gouldis challenged divorce move aired in court
Mrs Howard Gould has filed for separation from her husband in New York. The hearing covered a motion to strike allegations in the complaint. Grounds claim abandonment ill treatment and concealment since September with accusations of cruelty spying tampering with mail and illicit relations. Gould attorney denied all charges and challenged sweeping unsubstantiated assertions.
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New York
Howard Gould
Gould
Counsel Discusses How to Obtain Specific Allegations in Case
Plaintiffs counsel Clarence Shearn argues for a bill of particulars to reveal serious charges about the defendant's alleged immoral relations over three years. He warns striking the allegations could cause irreparable injury, while keeping them risks scandal in open court. Wasps historically used paper from wood as a rug substitute.
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Wil
de Lancey Nicoll
Gould
Fre
Wnlcoll
Clarence Shearn
Shearn
Hardship and Class Two College Grads Clash
A humorous contrast shows the first graduate barely rising above menial tasks while the second laments social friction after a boss invites him to dinner. Mono Lake in California is noted for its high altitude and unusual mineral content.
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Exe Gev
Boise, Ida
Harry Orchard
William D. Haywood
Frank Stennenberg
Tie
Eaywood
Moyer
Jack Simpkins
Nelson
B.C
Colorado
Jones
Little
Spokane
Qgrchard
Ife
Utlen
N.Y
Ovchhard
Ovchard
Utica
Frank Steunenberg
Peabody
DeWitt’s
Junous
Wim
SO Stephenson Street
Laebor
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Joseph Lawrence Nathanson
Nathanson
Walter Scott Muirhead
Ehner Vanosdel
T. Mortensen
Marchfield Avenue
Albert Wagner
Sedwick Street
Wagner
Ilinois Tress Association
Frank J. Quinn
QR. R. McCormick
Springfeld
Tilted States District Court
Lesine
Mhinois
Shipman
Bob Fewuest
National Lead Company
Gouldis
Howard
Plaintiffs
American Cigar Company
CREMO
Mono Lake
Freeport
Standard Cigar Co
Galena, Illinois
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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