Haywood case and Orchard described as brutal crimes and bribery probes
The article compares the Haywood trial revelations to Harry Orchard’s on stand confessions detailing eighteen murders over five years. It calls Orchard a consummate criminal, a liar and thief, with plans to kill for money and influence, and notes ongoing investigations including bribery indictments of Abraham Detweiler.
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Haywood
Harry Orchard
Boise
Idaho
Orchard
Haywood-Meyer-Pettibone
Ruef Testimony May Follow San Francisco Trial
Ruef may testify in rebuttal if Mayor Schmitz takes the stand. If Schmitz does not, Ruef’s testimony may not be needed. The defense has hinted at calling the Mayor to deny extortion charges while Ruef’s future participation remains uncertain.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Ross
Reuf
Sand Ruef
Schnitz
Charles H. Fairall
Fairall
Reef
Home Telephone Company
Ruef
Look on the Bright Side and Contrasting Childs Views
A reflective set of vignettes shows children responding to everyday events with opposing takes. Observations include a thorn and a rose on a bush a convalescent child’s mood shifts from yesterday to today differing views on rain and mud or dust. Two boys find grapes with happiness and seeds cause disappointment. Colored glasses yield blue versus bright world outlooks. Expressions of mixed sentiment end with gladness that things are no worse and apology that things are no better.
Dress Dispute Sparks Courtroom Dress Swap Tale
A New York Magistrate at the Tombs Court challenged whether a dress belonged to Ena Bruckman or was worn by Sadie Falk. The two women swapped dresses to test fit, returning with mismatched sleeves and hems. Magistrate Moss remarked the matter should go to civil court.
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New York
Tombs Court
Ena Bruckman
Sadie Falk
Miss Bruckman
Miss Falk
Moss
Merchant Murder in Selma Sparks Arson Theory
The charred body of Will Skinner was found in his store ruins near Sardis Selma Alabama last night. Shots were heard before a fire, suggesting murder and arson for robbery. A separate note reports a 9 300 mile cross country motor car trip from Pekin China to Paris with five entrants.
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Selma
Ala
Will Skinner
Sardis
Pekin
China
Paris
House for Rent on Highmarket Street
For rent a seven room house on Highmarket street with water connections. Apply to J M Ringel.
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Highmarket Street
J. M. Ringel
Stop and Get Cool at Marion Pool and Billiard Parlor
The Marion Pool and Billiard Parlor announces a hot station offering cool drinks and ice cream, including Purity Ice Cream, cones, and snow balls. The event features a pool game to entertain ladies as drinks are served.
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Fie
Marion Pool and Billiard Parlor
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Georgetown
Independence
Billy Ackerman
Abraham Detweiler
H. Hughes
Front Street
R. J. Posion
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