Haywood Trial Opens With Address On Inner Circle
James H. Hawley leading prosecutor opens trial accusing Western Federation of Miners inner circle of murder and wrongdoing. He claims officers and executives plotted deaths and political influence across states, with Orchard confessing and Haywood linked to bombings and murders. Defense to deliver opening statement after state rests.
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Une
Hay
Westone Federation of Miners
Frank Stouwenders
Idaho
James Hawley
Aldres
Tawhey
Western Federation of Miners
Stounenberg
Hawley
Western Federation of
Darrow
Wood
Haley
Werern Federation of Miners
Homer Eirele
Orchard
McParand
McPart
The
Federation of Miners
Arthur Colline
Telluride
Colorado
Seamen Strike Nears End As Work To Resume
Seamen's strike appears nearly resolved with all naval companies set to resume within 24 hours after accepting government recommendations. Officers and crews to be restored without penalties. In Vienna, crowds and foreign dignitaries attended the Izabeth memorial unveiling by Emperor Francis Joseph I, a grand ceremony ending with Te Deum and a national anthem.
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Navl
Uvcnment
Vienna
Maria Teresa
Francis Joseph I
Izabeth
Geneva
Ital
Auichesces
Dhichesses
Hofburg
Werner Saengersbund
Trial of Schmitz Chooses Eleven Jurors in Opening
In San Fratardo on June 4 eleven jurors were selected to try Mayor Schmitz amid continued eligibility examination of a venireman as the trial resumed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fraretsco
Schmit
One Perished In Fire In Philadelphia June 4
Two fires in distant Philadelphia sections caused about 75000 dollars in damage and cost one life. Fire crews battled blazes at two locations, with authorities investigating the causes as the ruins smoldered.
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Philadelphia
Report Issued On Acreage And Cotton Conditions
Washington June 4 The average condition on the growing cotton crop May 25 was 70.5 percent, compared with 84.6 and 17.2 in 1906 and 1905. The ten year average is 3.6 dollars per acre. Acreage totals 32,060,000, up from last year, with Virginia 270 acres and Georgia 482,000, among others. New Orleans reports the cotton market slipping about a dollar per bale after the government condition report, with October at 12 cents and December slightly lower.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennesssee
Missispri
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Orleans
New York
Wisconsin Elks
Waukesha
Wis
Order of Elks
Wisconsin
Wisconsin 1
Fea
Hately
Vierest
Peckham and Haas to be brought to Washington for trial
Washington June 4 Special Counsel Beach outlined an alleged agreement in the government cotton leak case. Edwin Holmes Jr former Agriculture Department statistician is charged with supplying premature crop reports through Peckham and Mass to New York brokers. Beach says those two men would be brought from New York for trial as participants. He cites a deal yielding 157000 dollars. Evidence hearing continued.
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Washington, D. C
Edwin 8. Holmes, Jr
Department of Agriculture
Beach
Holme
Peckham and
Mass
New York
Washington
Holmes
Greensboro Vets Complaint to State Commission
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce rapid action after State Corporation Commission visit. Complaint prepared by Justice & Broadhurst law firm to seek relief from excessive freight charges and railroad discriminations before the Federal commission. Secretary Kuykendal forwards the document to the State Commission as a useful guide for similar cases.
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Greensboro
N.C
Chamber of Commerce of
Conmission
Fits Board of Directors
State Commerce Commission
Dirctors
Justice & Broadhurst
State Commission
Federal Commission
Kuykendal
Serious Fight Reported In Olin Township
Statesile June 4 serious altercation in Olin Township between Tom Lambert and Dock Daniels left Lambert severely cut with multiple gashes. Daniels sustained injuries while Lambert fled after the attack. Lambert, recently moved from Ashe County, reportedly drank Sunday before the quarrel. Doctors classify Lambert’s condition as serious while investigators seek further details.
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Tog
Oh Tosenship
Tom Lambert
Dock Daniels
Lambert
Daniels
Hove
Olin
Ashe County
Danllstre
Dynamite Outrage Blasts Mount Vernon Home
Police suspect a dynamite blast after a stove explosion injured Ella Maroney and her daughter in law Mary Maroney at their Mount Vernon home. The 10 year old granddaughter was also seriously burned. A Black Hand threat had been sent to Mary Maroney’s husband weeks earlier demanding $500. The five story building housed tenement tenants.
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Dynmite
New York
Airs
Ella Maroney
Mary
Maroney
Mount Cernon
Mary Maroney
Union Men Started Row in Jersey City
About 200 union longshoremen clashed with 20 non union workers and several police in Jersey City today injuring at least three, including a man with a terrible head gash. Pistols knives and clubs were used as strikers attacked strikebreakers headed to work on the Regina Italia and Princesa Laetitia piers. Leaders of the strikers were knocked down as peace returned.
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New York
Jersey City
Ers
Princesa Laetitia
Salaries of postmasters in North Carolina rise
About seventy postmasters in North Carolina will gain higher pay after July 1 due to a nationally authorized readjustment in salaries. The increase follows an uptick in postal receipts at their offices and reflects the annual salary adjustment ordered by the postmaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Caroolina
North Carolina
Trustees Discuss Future Policies of Trinity College
Durham NC June 4 trustees of Trinity College met for 45 minutes discussing future policies. A new professor was not named. J E Stagg of Durham was elected secretary to replace the deceased W Ballard. All members whose terms expired were re elected.
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Trinity College
Mr. Stagg
Senator Overman
Durham
N.C
J. E. Stagg
State Board of Agriculture in Semi Annual Session
The North Carolina board of agriculture opened a semi annual session in Red Springs with expectations to finish budget work for the next six months and set salaries for the state commissioner and other officials. A chair of Biblical literature was established earlier, and discussions centered on new departments and the management of municipal affairs in the broader state context. The closing event was a large alumni gathering and fraternity banquets.
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John C. Wooten
Trinity
B. D
University of California
Seetea
Belhaven
Burlington
Overman
Davidson
Durham
Enfield
Franklin
Gastonia
Graham
Mendergon
Hendersonville
Hortiare
Donald Sage Mackay
Tor
Collegiate Church
New York
Mickory
Eagrang
Lenoir
Hincolnton
L Maxton
Monroe
Morehead City
Mount Olive
Murphy
Newton
North Walkersboro
Nnal
Plymouth
Jerome Dowd
Charlotte
Board of Trustees
Raleigh N. C
Rancheman Board of Agriculture
Red Springs
Reidsville
Rockingham
Rocky Mount
Roxboro
Rutherfordton
Sanford
Scotland Neck
North Carolina Center
Selma
Shelby
Smithfield
Spencer
Ratifia
Spring Hope
Kilgo
Dion
Tarboro
Thomasville
Tryon
Alpha
Kappa Sigma
Wadesboro
Wake Forest
Warsaw
Washington
Williamston
Windsor
North Dakota Municipal League
Valley City
N. D
Dakota Municipal League
J. J. Laugh-l
Andinghouse
Pitt
Ashley
Wed
Hohnston
C. W. Mitchell
John McVicar
Hazing Critique Shapes The Education Mission
Norfolk veterans report President Kilgo’s warning against hazing and false education. He denounces state and church support for spurious colleges and calls for moral integrity in learning. The piece notes Confederate veterans visiting Tamestown after Richmond reunion and Davis monument events.
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Kilgo
Trinity College
Commonwealth
Home for Sick Children to Open at Wrightsville Beach
The Walton Home for Sick Children, funded by Mr James Sprunt, will open at Wrightsville Beach on June 10. Mrs Grace Hengeveld is named nurse and Mrs Helen G Lane matron. Admissions follow the associated charities or a local pastor. The project aims to aid the summer need with lasting permanency assured if demand remains.
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Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington
N.C
Walton
James Sprunt
Grace Hengeveld
Helen G. Lane
Associated Charities
Racial mixing at camp sparks county inquiry report
June 4 Winston-Salem reports grand jury findings that white and colored inmates are housed in the same camp room without partitions. County commissioners and the grand jury foreman met over the issue, with further discussion on cleanliness at the courthouse and possible staffing changes.
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Winston-Salem
Ast
Rand
Iimao
Emmy
Bombing Fatal Effect At June Event In Ky
A bomb thrown at a June event in Kentucky wounded several and caused fatalities. Police and patrols arrived quickly, opening fire on the crowd and injuring 13 more. Two suspects were arrested as the scene was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Poland
Omealsky
Destructive Hail Storm Hits Statesville On Saturday
A severe hail and wind storm swept west and north of Statesville on Saturday between 2 and 3 PM. The narrow path stretched about one mile wide and four miles long, with hailstones up to half an inch. Crops fruit trees and buildings suffered damage while livestock and vehicles faced bruising and hens and fowls were struck. Depot area saw two to three feet of hail on the platform and two inches of depth on the seven.
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Statesville
N.C
Textile Publishing Co of Charlotte Chartered
Textile Publishing Co of Charlotte charter granted with capital of 1000 dollars authorized. Incorporators include W. L Dowd W. C Dowd Jr and Safes Boward Dowd. The Wolfe Rock Granite Co of Wilkes County chartered with capital authorized. Incorporators include W. G Hin snow Winston Salem George Woodrof Mount Airy and others. The Oxford Realty Co amends its charter to raise capital from 10000 to 9800. W. H. Mure is president.
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Raleigh
N.C
Charotte
Mie
Dowd
W. C Dowd
Safes
Boward Dowd
Wolfe Rock Granite Company
Wilkes County
George Woodrof
Mount Airy
Oxford Realty’ Company
W. H
Mure
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William Haywood
James H. Hawley
Schmitz
Peckham and Haas
Eason
Sune
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Victoria
B. C
Shawnint
Hsing Klang
Pokin Vy Nishi Shimbun
Toklo
Shawmut
Olin Township
Tunity Col
State Board of Agriculture
American League of Sunior
Hansbrough
Burke
Smythe
Bimarck
C.M. Loring
Minnea
Norfolk
Richmond
Davis Monument
Tamestown
Craig Pates
Ira
Vanstory
C. P. Vanstory
Inc
Thias
Pennsylvania Elks
Harrisburg
Pennylvania
Jamestown
the James
General Federat
Mr. Capers
John Capers
von Pearl Wight
Capers
Republican National Committee
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