Lawyers Clash as Orchart Witness Testimony Faces Scrutiny
Boise June court sessions reveal heated exchanges as Hawley and Richardson battle over Harry Orchard’s testimony on the Vindicator mine explosion and Denver mining leaders. Detectives and mine owners’ practices are examined, including Orchard’s ties to TD C Scott and a possible motive rooted in pay and job duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Ida
William Db. Haywood
Harry Or‘ehard
Vindicator
Avitness
Federation of Miners
Denver
Trafic
War of Labor
Capital
Colorado
Orcshard
Cripple Creek
Orchard
TD. C. Scott
Scott
KK. C. Sterfing
Mine Owners’ Association
State counsEL WAXES WROTH In Strike Hearing
During examination Richardson and Hawley clash over questioning and witness completion. Orchard testifies that Moyer spoke at Cripple Creek urging nonviolence by strikers, while Waywood echoed caution against drinking and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Hawley
Borah
Orchard
Richaredson
Orehard
Ldt
Moyer
Cripple Creek
Western Federation of Miners
Waywood
Gamling
Basis Por Impeachment Details in Vindicator Mine Case
The witness Orchard identifies two men using his names as parties to crimes tied to the Vindicator mine explosion. He describes how hazardous devices were made with Owney Barnes and asserts Easterly aided experiments. The testimony includes confrontations over whether Easterly is present and notes about Greek powder brought from Pettibone and hidden past militia searches.
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Orchard
Vindicator
Anine
Bia
Richardson
Owney Barnes
Barnes
Wire
Hichardson
Oreford
Denver
Pettibone
Cripple Creek
Pinkerton
Orchard Story Under Fire In Cross Examination
Defense tried to poke holes in Orchard's testimony during cross examination about the Vindicator mine incident. Orchard maintained consistency, resisting attempts to force contradictions. The session also covered a 1904 southern Colorado trip with Moyer and the plan to carry shotguns for protection. Richardson's questioning framed the move as a legitimate defense effort, not a fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
Colorado
Moyer
Richardson
Fireproofing Extortion Trial Ties San Francisco to Ruef
In San Francisco the five French restaurant proprietors testified for the prosecution in Mayor Schmitz and Abe Ruef extortion trial. They claimed they paid the $10,000 protection fund to avoid losing licenses and business, and denied threats or solicitations from Ruef or his associates.
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San Francisco
June
Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
Ruet
Ruef
Victim of Her Own Good Intentions at Wisconsin School
In Mount Morris township Wisconsin 14 year old Emma Frater died in a tragic accident while attempting to decorate the school. Her father found her body hanging from a window with the sash fallen on her neck during the act. The incident occurred as she and a teacher’s plan aimed to please the teacher.
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Wautoma
Wis
Emma Frater
Mount Morris Township
Crisis in the Duma as Stolypin battles cabinet foes
St. Petersburg June 8 before the Duma faces a critical moment in Stolypin's fight with the ultra reactionaries within the cabinet. The premier and the Constitutional Democrats contest control on two fronts and appear to be gaining ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duma
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Constitutional Democrats
Pariament
M. Stolypin
Two Cleveland Girls Die After Poison Pact
In Cleveland on June 8, Marguerite Curtis eleven and Helen Curtis ten died at a west side hospital after taking rat poison during a personal crisis. The deaths followed a plan inspired by the death of their mother a year earlier, the sisters reportedly devised to end their own lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Marguerite Curtis
Helen
West Side
Ives
Ex Railway Official Indicted for Interstate Violations
Toledo June 8 ex general freight agent W H Bennett of the Ann Arbor railroad indicted by federal grand jury on twenty three counts for alleged interstate commerce law violations.
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Toledo
W. H. Bennett
Ann Arbor
Federal Grand Jury
Two Killed by a Storm in Marshall Area
A severe Marshall storm caused extensive damage and killed Henry Kook and Mrs. Pinkston near the town. The report cites thousands of dollars in property loss and confirms the fatalities.
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Marshall
Henry Kook
Pinkston
Baseball Scores From Across The Leagues
Baseball scores from the American League games include Philadelphia 5 over Chicago in ten innings, New York 6 over Cleveland, Washington 2 over St Louis, and Boston 3 over Detroit. Association results feature Louisville 5 over Milwaukee, Toledo 2 over Minneapolis, Indianapolis 1 over Kansas City, and Kansas City 2 over Indianapolis in the second game. Western play notes Omaha Des Moines 5, Lincoln 6, and Pueblo 1 over Lincoln 4 with Puello 2 in a second game.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Association
Louisville
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Toledoes
Tnitiatapolis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Columbus
Western
Omaha
Des Moines
Lincoln
Pueblo
Puello
Sioux City
State Banking Boom Drives Illinois Prosperity
The auditor reports Illinois has 898 state banks on May 21 with capital stock of 50.6 million and total resources of 571.8 million, up sharply from March 3. Loans and discounts rise to 847.3 million, time deposits reach 287.0 million, and demand deposits climb to 185.9 million, signaling widespread prosperity. Bishop Ogborne urges a mission day on June 16 for the church’s missionary bank offering. State issues licenses to Evangelical Lutheran Church Extension and Home Mission society and toCenturia and Sandoval railroad for a proposed electric line. Judge Baum of the Illinois appellate court is hospitalized with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois
Tunois
Springhell
Ogborne
United States
Jamstown
Evangelical Lutheran Chuch Extension and Home Mission Society
Mlinois
Synod of Missouri
The
German Lutheran Church
Springfeld
Centralia
Sandoval
Tlinois Central Railroad
Cannon denies Guilford college speech report
Speaker Cannon says a Raleigh report of his Guilford college banquet remarks is fake and notes a stenographer copy. He denies endorsing segregation and states a denial is proper.
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Cannon
Danville, T
Raleigh
N.C
Guilford College
South
House of Representatives
Greensboro
Washington
Busby
Veteran Illinois Editor Frank Travill Dies After Illness
Captain Frank W. Travill, longtime editor of The Daily Register in Mount Carmel Illinois, dies at home after months of illness. He also served as clerk of the appellate court of the district and was a highly esteemed county figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Mount Carmel
Frank W. Travill
Daily Register
Infamous clue leads to assault arrest in Christopher
Six suspects including Dugquoein GL Jie Si Weston J Davis and CL Simpson of Christopher are arrested on charges of assaulting Mrs Wilhford Jason a deaf mute. They reportedly dragged her from her home to an orchard and left her there.
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Dugquoein
Jie Si-1
Weston
J. Davis
CL Simpson
Christopher
Wilhford Jason
Prominent Vallula Businessman Killed Testing Circuit
Hugenberger of Vallula, a partner in Hugenberger Hustman and Slecker, was killed by electricity while testing a circuit that was out of repair. The incident occurred as he examined equipment associated with Live Wire work.
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Vallula
Dune S
Alfred cC. Hugenberger
Memmber
Hugenberger, Hustman & Slecker
Repaier
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Ad
Local ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers claimed famous pills by W. F. Jungkunz on Stephenson Street promoting quick relief.
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DeWitt
Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
The Limit Stingy Howard Famed for Calendars
A humorous gag from New York Life questions if Howard is stingy as the speaker jokes he will not buy a calendar to avoid using up the year.
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Howard
New York Life
DeWitts Carbolized Hazel Salve Sold by Drug Gist
DeWitts Carbolized With Hazel Salve is described as soothing and healing. Sold by Wm Jungkunz druggist located at 85 Stephenson St.
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DeWitts
Wm. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
The Churn and the Stomach in Health Advice
The advertisement likens a sour stomach to a bad churn and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It claims the medicine purifies the stomach, cleanses the blood, and cures skin eruptions and digestive woes, urging readers to request a free booklet by mail.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Two Seasons Hauls and Amos Rudd’s Trade Offs
A Massachusetts visitor questions whether log hauling or hotel carriage is harder. Amos Rudd calmly weighs his two jobs claiming logs are heavy but steady, while carriages demand constant attention and posing a tougher wear on him. He notes his wife does not accompany his work deeds.
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Amos Rudd
Massachusetts
Mr. Rudd
Unfought Duel Promised After House Question
The Canadian Courier reports a mock duel incident sparked by a question in British Commons. Major Jones of Penzance challenges Dr. Tanner the Irish MP, with a telegram exchange promising pistols and a meeting in Constantinople under Galata Tower at midnight, though Tanner prefers torpedoes.
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Dr. Tanner
Duke of Cambridge
Jones
Penzance
Tanner
Constantinople
Tower of
Galata
Asg
Immune From Prosecution at White House Conference
President Roosevelt and five cabinet members convened in the White House last night to discuss prosecutions of coal carriers and the Harvester Trust. Attorney General Bonaparte and ICC officials joined in deciding whether anthracite cases and bituminous cases should be pursued by the government. The meeting, which lasted four hours, included Knapp Lane Kellogg and others, with results likely to specify prosecution plans in Philadelphia next week.
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Washington
Flot. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Philadelphia
White House
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Cortelyou
Mwrheld
Bonaparte
Knapp and
Lane
Frank B. Kelloge
Minnesota
Harriman Immunity Discussed in Interstate Inquiry
Wide ranging hearing on Harriman immunity from criminal prosecution based on interstate commerce testimony. Focus on Harriman Alton deal with Kellogg Bonaparte Knapp Lane. AG to decide on possible suit after ICC report. Prosecution plans for coal road raids discussed. list of lines involved but no immediate action. Woman Miss Lillia Davis commits suicide at Wellington Hotel in Kansas City. reports she lacked funds and work, with prior lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarriman-Alton
Kellogg
Bonaparte
Snapp
Lane
Harriman
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Delaware
Susquehanna
Selawiktlt
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Delaaware and Hudson
New York
Susquehanna and Western
Delaware Lackawanna and Western
Cernus Railroad
New Jersey
The
Eye
Pennsylvania
Hem
Kansas City
Jame
Lillia Davis
Princeton
Wellington Hotel
Davis
Mae Lens
Paris Foregin Minister Pichon outlines conference stance
In the chamber of deputies Foreign Minister Pichon announced France’s attitude to The Hague conference would be federation and conciliation. Deputies read figures showing a budget surplus and financial figures totaling 0.0.000.000 in several lines.
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Dust So
Alphonse
Paris
Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
Thagne
Sieikh
Spain
Madina
Ame
Ostug Yy
Kodol Endorsed As Fast Relief For Indigestion
A droll promotional notice asserts Kodol relieves indigestion swiftly. It claims the product contains enzymes identical to those in a healthy stomach and is sold by Wim. FL Jungstunz, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
FL Jungstunz
Stephenson Street
Local Piano Tuner Ad Sparks Small Town Contact
J Hurdett piano tuner accepts orders at Browne Dollmeyer’s or by phone 390. Warriet M Burbank listed as teacher of Pau at Studio 3 G driving to St S 4dti.
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J. Hurdett
Browne
Dollmeyer
Warriet M. Burbank
Pau
Rollingstone No Help Question Parody Evident in Suburban Door
A humorousTravelog entry recalls Rollingstone Namess asking for help at a suburban door, met with a dry refusal about lack of aid in the suburbs. The piece then references history noting 300 000 murders in Corsica from 1539 to 1729 and 4360 murders in 1821–A2, per Wide World Magazine.
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Rollingstone
Philadelphia Record
Corsica
Wide World Magazine
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the State Bank
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Duquoin
Perry County
Canadian Courier
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Chicago News
American Bankers’ Association
Jsimerican Surety Company OY
Serpius
John F. Mishler
Agt
Pearl City
Thfany
Atty
Natl. Bk. Bldg
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Ager
Coal Pile Savings Bank
Freeport Hardware Co
Freeport Loan Company
California
Royal Buckingham Cluster
Yarmouth
Royal Ann
Burrell Brothers
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