Judge Woods limits evidence in Haywood conspiracy case
Boise July 19 Judge Woods bars from jury consideration all evidence linking a conspiracy by mine owners and others against the Western Federation of Miners The defense argues depots and detectives in Cripple Creek reveal a counter conspiracy The state argues the defense failed to connect their case and would confuse issues The Cortelyou movement and Taft foreign tour are also noted
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Woods
Boise
William D. Haywood
Wood
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Western Federation
Hawley
United States
Steunenberg
Orchard
Bunker Hill and Sullivan
Ming
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Harry Orchard
Mine Owners Association
Taft Plans Global Tour to Boost Candidacy
Secretary Taft will embark a longer August to September tour across several states to press his presidential bid and outline policy aims if elected. If the trip fails to build strength, the report suggests Cartelyou may be pushed forward.
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Washington
D. C
Taft
Predicts Worst Coal Famine in History in West
W. L. Vincent of Rosin Coal in Lost Springs Wyoming warns July 20 that the West will face the worst coal famine in its history this winter. He says output will not meet orders, with 375 cars needed for September and vast demand unmet even if production doubles by November. He cites government land withdrawals and railroad supply constraints as key factors.
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Omiaha
West
W. L. Vincent
Rosin Coal Company
Lost Springs
Wyo
Henshaw
Fremont
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Northwestern
Wyoming
Mr. Vincent
Holbrook and associates found guilty in Sheridan coal lands case
In Cheyenne district court E M Holbrook millionaire, E E Lona baugh prominent attorney, and Robt McPhillaney Sheridan businessman were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States over coal lands in Sheridan county. Each faces up to two years in prison and a $10 000 fine. Judge Riner to set sentence in a few days.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States District
E. M. Holbrook
E. E. Lonabaugh
Robt. McPhillaney
Sheridan
United States
Sheridan County
Riner
Telegraphers Union Accepts the Terms in Oakland
The Telegraphers Union voted unanimously in Oakland to accept settlement terms proposed by Western Union and Postal companies. The workers will return to service and a committee of arbitration from both companies will address remaining matters while wages are increased.
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Oakland
Telegraphers Union
Western Union
Postal Companies
Elks Ban On Memphis Negro Lodge Probed At Grand Lodge
Philadelphia dispatch reports at the Elks Grand Lodge convention Memphis lodge authorized to prosecute Negro members while Newark lodge faces reprimand for electing a Black member. Officials listed include John Tener Fred Robinson and James Foley. G L Hitt of El Paso rode a burro into Philadelphia City Hall to greet Mayor Reyburn and officials.
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The
Elk Grand Lodge
Memphis
Newark
Grand Lodge
G. L. Hitt
el Paso
Texas
Philadelphia
Elks’ Grand Lodge
N. J
John K. Tener
Charlevoix
Edward Leech
New York
W. T. Leickie
Dowagiac
Mich
Bayard Gray
Frankfort
Ind
John Shea
Hartford
Thos. B. Mills
Superior
Wis
Thomas F. McNulty
Baltimore
Charles C. Schmidt
Wheeling
W. Va
Tex
Reyburn
Clay
Taylor
Hitt
Market Street
Ellis
Director Clay
Superintendent Taylor
Elk
Letters to Young Man Set Up Against Will
Ragnar Lindvall sues the executor of Axel Erickson’s estate seeking to be sole beneficiary of an estate worth nearly twenty thousand dollars. Erickson’s 1808 letters to Lindvall’s Swedish parents promised all property after their death if Ragnar joined them in America. he arrived as a youth to live with his uncle in Garfield township.
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Vermillion
S. D
Ragnar Lindvall
Axel Erickson
Erickson
Lindvall
Sweden
America
Ragnar
Garfield Township
Heir Contests Estate Over Letter as Contract
A nephew claims an uncle aimed to transfer land via a letter that the court should treat as a contract. The uncle and wife died in 1906 and 1909 respectively, both about 73, after the letter led Lindvall to live with the uncle in Sweden. The will distributed property to neighbors, Swedish relatives, and churches, leaving only 500 dollars to Lindvall. The suit asserts Lindvall, living with his uncle by the letter’s wish, is entitled to the entire estate.
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Canada
Million-Dollar Fall Breaks Treasury Worker’s Leg
Washington July 19 a treasury department employee James R Brown was buried under a falling load of cash packages totaling 1 500 000 from an iron van. He suffered a broken leg but survived the incident as colleagues freed him and moved the money to a vault with Brown later treated in an emergency hospital.
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Washington, D. C
James R. Brown
Treasury Department
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Uncle Sams
Brown
Nebraska Telephone eyes 50 percent rate cut for officials
Lincoln July 19 General Manager Lane of the Nebraska Telephone company asks the state railway commission to grant a 50 per cent discount on telephone rates for city and county officials in all counties. Lane says discounts would apply to the regular exchange rate to avoid discrimination while preserving required free city telephones where franchises mandate.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lane
Nebraska Telephone Company
State Railway Commission
Noted Indian Leader Andrew John Dies in Washington
Andrew John former president of the Seneca Nation died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Emergency Hospital in Washington He spent over twenty years in the capital advocating for his people He befriended Senator Quay of Pennsylvania Mineola Tribe Improved Order of Redmen will handle funeral arrangements Burial is expected at Congressional Cemetery.
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Washington
D. C
Andrew John
Interior Department
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Mineola Tribe
Order of Redmen
Congressional Cemetery
Hurry-Up Divorce Information From Missouri Note
Local note from Vermillion South Dakota about a Missouri letter asking how long one must reside and what witnesses are needed to obtain a divorce under Missouri law. The inquiry mentions six months board at a hotel and cites alleged conditions for a divorce. The communication reflects early 20th century curiosity about cross state divorce rules.
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Vermillion
Christianson
Clay County Fair Association
Missouri
South Dakota
Saint Clair
C. Christianson
S. D
Question on diverse timing for remarriage across states
The inquiry asks how long after a diverse (divorce) he may remarry a new partner, then move to another state and remarry quickly. It requests a stamp and envelope for an immediate answer addressed to Frank Tenison.
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Frank Tenison
Mechanics Lien On Entire Right of Way
A mechanics lien filed with the county clerk claims the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul road right of way in Montana. W R Stalcup of Meadow Creek alleges four months of team work at 400 dollars monthly and 2.25 miles of roadbed built starting near the Ruby Valley Northern Pacific line. He says 1600 dollars is due and the lien attaches.
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Livingston
A_ mechanics
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Montana
W. R. Stalcup
Meadow Creek
Milwaukee Company
Stalcup
Ruby Valley
Northern Pacific
Renova
Spearfish Canyon Named Summer Resort Prospect
The Spearfish canyon area in the Black Hills is described as a developing summer resort. Rail access is seen boosting its appeal as residents from Deadwood Lead and nearby towns build cabins and bungalows for seasonal use. The canyon spans about fifteen miles with ideal vacation sites and strong fishing facilities.
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Spearfish
Spearfish Canyon
Deadwood
Lead
Black Hills
Geologic Studies Expand in Black Hills Region
Albert Johannsen of the United States Geological Survey maps the crystalline core of the Black Hills near Deadwood and Rapid City South Dakota. His work will complete detailed mappings aiding two more folios of the Geologic Atlas of the United States for Deadwood and Rapid City.
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Deadwood
Rapid City
S. D
Albert Johannsen
United States Gheological Survey
Black Hills
N. Hu
Darton
Mr. Johannsens
United States
Bolivia Tin Industry Seeks Modernization and Consolidation
Mining World notes Bolivia holds vast tin wealth but needs capital to upgrade mining and transport. Proposes forming amalgamated companies funded in London or New York to reduce cutthroat competition, boost output, and improve profits as tin trades near 40 to 42 cents per pound. U.S. demand runs high with imports filling most needs.
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Bolivia
Amalgamated Company
London
New York
United States
Supreme Court Bars Charter for Negro Knights in Georgia
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled the Negro Knights of Pythias cannot obtain a state charter. The decision was handed down in Atlanta on July 8.
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Negro Knights
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Negro Knights of Pythias
Trains Collide on Pere Marquette Excursion Killing and Injuring Dozens
A Pere Marquette excursion train from Ionia carrying about 800 people to Detroit collided with a westbound freight two miles east of Salem Michigan at Washburn crossing. From thirty to forty were killed and about 100 injured. Rescue teams and doctors rushed to the scene as six cars were wrecked.
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Salem
Mid
Pere Marquette
Ionia
Detroit
Washburn Crossing
Plymouth
Trump
Pere Marquette Railway
Secretary Withdraws 925000 Acres In Yelllowstone Area
The secretary of the interior withdraws 225000 acres from entry in Montana and North Dakota due to the Lower Yellowstone reclamation project.
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Secretary of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Montana
North Dakota
Lower Yellowstone
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B. S. Bunch
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