Orchard defense. cross exam fails to shake testimony
In a partisan San Francisco court recount, Harry Orchard’s cross examination by Clarence Darrow is described as failing to shake Orchard’s testimony. The witness details prior crimes and alleged paymaster Pettibone, with plans to kill officials including Gabbert and rising threats linked to Haywood and Moyer.
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George A
Pethod
Harry Orchard
Sandia
Orchard
Richardson
Aywood
Darraw
Tella
Steunenberg
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Justice Gabbert
Goddard
Gav
Peabody
Epvér
Sherman
Adams
Malich
Pettibone
Judge Gabbert
Gabbert
Tibone
Salt “Lake Comvention
Wallace Ame
Death on Champs Elysees Likely Suicide Case
An elderly man was fatally struck by an automobile owned by James Watson of Calumet Michigan on the Champs Elysee Friday afternoon. Watson and his French chauffeur were not detained by police, who called the incident a possible suicide in the traffic regulation case.
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Paris
Champs Elysee
James Watson
Calumet
Mich
Watson
Record Immigration Surge Exceeds All Prior Years
Washington record shows 1907 immigration to America at 1,285,349, up 17 percent from 1906 and over 25 percent above 1905, per Frank P. Sargent. Also reports veteran river pilot Capt. Ed rd J. Fulkerson, 71, died of malarial fever. long service on Mississippi River.
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Washington
America
United States
Frank P. Sargent
St. Charles
Edrd J. Fulkerson
St. Louis
Relief Mobilizes For Monongah Victims In Deep West Virginia
West Virginia officials led by Governor Dawson appeal for about 200000 in relief for Monongah mine disaster widows and orphans. Some 250 widows and 1000 children lack support while families await housing and new employment, with funds to cover for aged dependents and unborn children. Monongah Mines Relief Committee urges national contributions via local papers and asks checks to Monongah Mines Relief Committee, Fairmont W Vest.
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Fairmont
W. Va
O. Dawson
Fairmont Coal Company
Manongub
Chamber Inmerce
Treasuer
W. HH. Moore
Monongah
West Virginia
Fairmont_Cost company
T Company
Monongelis
Europe
Aspen
Ito
Federation of Labor Delegation Warns of Fear in Goldfield
A Sunday delegation from the American Federation of Labor told General Funston that miners and workers have lived in constant fear for months. They say self protection required arming at all times and avoiding contact with Western Federation of Miners members to prevent trouble. Funston notes changes since U.S. troops arrived and doubts troops will depart within ten days, with half the force likely to remain under Washington authority.
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Goldfield
Nev
American Federation of Labor
Funston
United States
Fanstgn
Sittio
Nere
Washington
Banks Swindled in New York Over Bogus Augusta Receipts
A New York report says swindlers defrauded banks using fake cotton warehouse receipts claimed to be from Augusta. Leading Augusta cotton firms report no warehouse on the Central of Georgia spur and warn buyers that several hundred bales are involved in the fictitious storage claim at the Savannah Valley warehouse.
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Augusta
Gal
New York
Cummins Refutes Presidential Bid in Iowa Statement
Des Moines Iowa December 16 Gov Cummins denying plans to quit his Senate race says the presidential suggestion is merely here and he has not considered surrendering his candidacy for United States senator. He notes he has heard the idea in other states but will not abandon his senate bid.
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Des Moines
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
United States
Brutal Robbery Murders Kansas City Grocer and Wife
Kansas City Missouri December 16 a grocery owner Louis Sternberg at Fourth street and Walker avenue and his wife Mrs Mattie Sternberg were attacked and robbed by unknown robbers in their store Saturday night both victims died or were mortally injured and were found after twelve hours Two children perished in a blaze at Cobalt Ontario December 13 as William Hewitt's house burned down killing his two young girls while he and his wife were away
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Kansas City
Louis J. Sternberg
Fourth Street
Walker Avenue
Kan
Mattie Sternberg
Cobalt
Ont
William Hewitt
Denver Wins Democratic National Convention Bid for 1908
Denver, Colorado wins the Democratic national convention for July 7, 1908 after a heated debate over accepting a $100,000 Denver donation. Key speakers defend the payment as necessary for headquarters, while opponents call it a bribe. Reaction from Denver officials and national figures, including Mr. Bryan, is positive and hopeful.
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Diesussign
Sume
Washington
Denver
Col
Democratic - National Committee
Grayton
Alabama
Democratic Committee
Williams
Taggart
Woman Charged in Incendiary Plot in Sandusky
Mrs Martha A Campbell of Steubenville and Miss Lou Mather are indicted in Sandusky on a secret incendiary plot. Campbell, a temperance leader, allegedly burned Mather's dwelling to trigger an insurance payoff and enable a later sale. Both women on bonds. Mather also indicted. Murder case in St Joseph: Paulsgrove, who killed Miss Mary Newman, is deemed sane and commuted from hanging to imprisonment. to be moved to Jefferson City penitentiary.
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Norwalk, CO
Martha A. Campbell
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Congregational
Steubenvillé
Greenfield Township
Sandusky
Campbell
Lou Mather
Miss Mather
San
St. Joseph
Pec
Paulsgrove
Mary Newman
Sonraligh
Gov. Folk
Joe
Jefferson City
Notable 1900s Crimes and Miscellany Across Cities
Summary of mixed items: Richard E. Wallon hanged in Chicago for Mrs. Lilian Grant White's murder. Bishop Leighton Coleman found dead in Wilmington. Fairbanks Banking Co. closed for currency shortage. New York brewers to raise beer price per barrel after January 1. Col. A. S. Colgay dies in Nashville. Postmaster General orders Santa letters to charities. Memphis lynching accident kills 16 year old William Gordon. New York stable fire spreads. one death. Allentown rescue saves eight from fire. two asphyxiated. Catherine Andrews seeks enlistment in U S Army Philippines. James Bryce rumor denied in London. Volunteers of America end Christmas activities due to poor finances. Russian Duma members sentenced to Siberia. Pope discusses Catholic affairs with San Francisco archbishop. Teheran protests over delayed executions. Dr Vladimir Sviatlowsky reports $750 fraud involving chestnut box.
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Richard E. Wallon
Chicago
Lilian Grant White
Leighton Coleman
Delaware
Wilminston
Fairbanks Banking Company
Fairbanks
Alaska
New York
Col. A. S. Colgay
Nashville
Tenn
Meyer
Santa Claus
Memphis
William Gordon
Ninth Street
New York City
Allentown
Catherine Andrews
Roy
United States
Sioux City
Army of the Philippines
James Bryce
Washington
London
Volunteers of
America
Wall Street
Duma
Siberia
Riordan
San Francisco
Teherain
Persia
Ball for Fleet Officers in Honor of Evans Guests
A Naval and military ball at the Hotel Chamberlain celebrated Admiral Evans and the 16 battleships sailing Monday for a Pacific cruise. Enlisted men ashore and shipboard officers hosted open house with meals and impromptu music as the ships prepared for departure. Two men died in a Manistique fire as Chicago Lumber Co. mill complex burned, causing substantial property loss.
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Manistique, Mich
Chicago Lumber Company
Henry Hammel
Inremkins
Andrew
Norton
Explosion Kills and Imprisons Miners at Lalande Mine
Yolande Alabama reports a catastrophic blast at Lalande Goat and Coke Co mine No 1 early Monday. Twelve white and seven colored men identified. rescue slow amid debris and crowds. Officials suspect dust explosion from windy shots. many bodies recovered, with others feared entombed as teams from nearby camps aid in recovery.
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Yolande, Ala
Virginia City
Here
Lalande Goat and Coke Company
T. C. Huckabee
Searles
Davis Creek
Breaknant
Crief
J. M. Gray
James Hillhouse
Yolande
Midnigth
Japanese Ambassador Denies New Loan Rumors
Paris ambassador to France Japen in no need of money says Japan’s 1908 budget should balance and no appeal to foreign money markets is expected next year. He asserts rumors of a new loan are aimed at creating false impressions in the United States.
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Paris
Bai'on Kurino
France
Associated Press
Juan
London
United States
Evans to Retire as Admiral After Pacific Tour
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans plans retirement in August after completing his cruise around the Horn. A letter to his sister in Colorado Springs confirms the intention to visit the city upon return. The 8 admiral designation reflects his rank at retirement.
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Colorado” Springs
Colo
Robley ' D
Evans
Pacifc
Slater
Ife
Bill for Relief of Santee Sioux Presented to Senate
Introductory remarks describe a bill by Senator Gamble to allow the Santee Sioux to seek restitution before the Court of Claims for acts taken from them due to depredations attributed to the tribe in Minnesota in 1862. The measure aims to restore property and rights allegedly seized during the conflict era.
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Washington
Gamble
Court of Claims
Minnesota
Bill to Pay E Rosewater Claims Introduced
Washington Senator Burkett introduced a bill to pay the expenses of the late Edward Rosewater incurred as a delegate to the International Postal Congress held in Rome shortly before his death. The measure seeks reimbursement for costs connected with his service and travel.
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Washington
Burkett
Edward ‘ Rosewater
Rome
Fight in Austrian Chamber Disturbs Deputies
A brawl erupted in the Austrian Chamber of Deputies as members clashed during a party dispute. A Russian deputy reportedly threw a chair, injuring several officials and drawing biblical responses from the Christian Socialists and other factions.
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Enian Party
Chamber of Deputies
House
Teta Alldted Hy
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Clarence Darrow
Tory
Michigan
Dawson
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Cummins
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Senator Stone
Missouri
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Ivo
St. Paul
C. M. Day
Denver Convention League
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City
Bryan
Lincoln
Néb
Ohio
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