Court Delays Decision in Haywood Murder Case
Boise May 7 Judge Fremont Wood will decide next Wednesday if William Haywood may receive a bill of particulars detailing overt acts in the murder case of former Gov Frank Steunenberg. Defense counsel Richardson Darrow argued for disclosure while Senator Borah defended state secrecy. Roosevelt signals possible federal review if miscarriage of justice is shown.
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Boise
Idaho
Fremont Wood
Frank Steunenberg
William Haywood
Hodgin
Frank Richardson
Denver
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Senator Borah
James H. Hawley
Richardson
Borah
Darrow
Wood
Mr. Richardson
Colorado
Square Deal
New York
Central Federated Union
Roosevelt
Moyer
Haywood
Steunenberg
Committee of the Union
Washington
Moyer and Haywood
Eleven Black Hands Convicted in Luzerne County Trial
In Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, eleven of thirteen Italians on trial for Blackhand crimes were found guilty when the sealed verdict was read. The remaining two defendants were acquitted.
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Wilkesbarre
Luzerne
Drowns in Swimming Bath Butter Mont
Ernest Mc Pherson aged 26 son of a prominent Ontario cotton manufacturer, Canada, drowned in the Gregson Springs plunge pool Sunday night while swimming.
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Butter
Mont
Ernest McPherson
Ontario
Canada
Gregson Springs
Ian Maclaren Dies After Illness in Mount Pleasant
Dr John Watson known as Ian Maclaren died in Mount Pleasant Iowa after two weeks of illness from an abscess in his ear and blood poisoning. He had come from Minneapolis to lecture at Iowa Wesleyan University and became ill en route his lecture. His condition worsened with abscesses spreading to the left ear and throat and a rheumatic flare. A Chicago specialist arrived and he passed away Monday morning leaving his wife at his side.
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Mount Pleasant
John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Watson
Minneapolis
Iowa Wesleyan University
Chicago
Ten Years of Pain Prompted Kidney Cure Claim
Mrs. Margaret Emmerich of Clinton St Napoleon Ohio endured fifteen years of kidney trouble with back pain poor eyesight dizzy spells and limited mobility. After a decade of doctors offering no help Dean's Kidney Pills provided quick relief and eventual cure according to her testimony. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Margaret Emmerich
Clinton St
Napoleon, C
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Lyndhurst Home Mortgageed for 100000 in Pittsburg
The Lyndhurst mansion, home of Mrs. William Thaw in Pittsburg East End, secured a 100000 mortgage held by Fidelity Title and Trust. The note dated March 7, 1907, drawn in New York, was witnessed by Clifford W. Hartridge and John P. Meagher. The mortgage record sits misplaced in the Allegheny county courthouse transcribing room.
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Pittsburg
Lyndhurst
William Thaw
East End
Fidelity Title & Trust Company
New York City
Clifford W. Hartridge
Harry Thawe
John P. Meagher
Commonwealth
County Recorder’s Office
Allegheny County Court House
Railroads Indicted for Rebating under Elkins Act
Federal grand jury returns multiple indictments against the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Ontario & Western Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul and Western Transit company charging violations of the Elkins anti rebating act. The Ontario & Western faces fifty counts tied to alleged payments to the American Sugar Refining company amid unconfirmed reports rebates may have covered non sugar shipments.
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New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Ontario & Western Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Western Transit Company
Ontario & Western
American Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn Strikers Violent Labor Clash at Sugar Refinery
A 350 worker strike at the Hayemeyer Sugar Refining plant in Brooklyn turned violent on Monday as employees demanded 18 cents an hour. Strikers blocked exits and attacked nonstriking workers, prompting police reserves from multiple stations to restore order.
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New York
Hayemeyer Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn
Estrada Takes Command at Puerto Cortez
General Juan Estrada of the Nicaraguan army was appointed commandant of Puerto Cortez replacing the previous official. The move follows a period of violence including a serious beating of an American Negro, with investigations into the assault still under way.
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Puerto Cortez
Honduras
New Orleans
Juan Estrada
Estrada
Largest Man George W. Sheppard Dies at 51
George W. Sheppard, described as probably the largest man in the central states at 535 pounds, died Monday in Jacksonville Illinois from paralysis at age 51.
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Jacksonville
George W. Sheppard
Central States
Tornado Sweeps Northern Texas Wrecks Towns and Claims Lives
A May 7 storm in northern Texas caused multiple fatalities and extensive damage as a tornado-like wind devastated several villages. Deport, Antioch, Birthwright, and Sulphur Springs suffered heavy property losses, with several residents killed or seriously injured and crops ruined. Communication lines failed, hindering details. Local homes, barns, and livestock were destroyed across Lamar Red River and surrounding counties.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Deport
Lamar County
Paris
R. H. Bryson
Halesboro
Red River County
Andrew Bell
Sulphur Springs
Antioch
Pleasant Grove
Wm. Lemmons
Bandits Hold Up North Coast Limited Near Butte
Two masked men stopped eastbound train No 22 near Welch's Spur at 2 15 Tuesday morning. Engineer James Clow was killed and Fireman James Sullivan wounded in the arm. The bandits fled down the mountainside. a telescope grip with giant powder was found on the tender. Sheriff Henderson and a posse pursued but trails were lost. William Powers was later arrested at Woodville as a suspect.
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Butte
Mont
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific Railway
Welch's Spur
James Clow
James Sullivan
Sheriff Henderson
Sheriff Webb
Yellowstone County
Butte Transfer
Mortana
Welch
Clow
Sullivan
William Powers
Woodville
Rebels Slay Turkish Troops in Yemen Uprising
A Constantinople dispatch reports seven Turkish battalions about 6500 men nearly annihilated in a battle with rebels in Yemen Turkish Arabia. The Turkish commander calls for reinforcements as the revolt, ongoing for about twelve years, flares again despite prior claims of crush.
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Yemen
Arabia
London
Constantinople
Will of James Henry Smith Leaves Widow 3 Million
New York on May 8 reports the late James Henry Smith's will publicized. Estate valued at up to 25 million dollars. Widow bequeathed 3 million in lieu of dower. St Luke's and Orthopaedic Hospitals receive 100 thousand each. Nephews George Grant Mason and William Smith Mason inherit two thirds and one third of the residue.
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New York
James Henry Smith
St. Luke’s
George Grant Mason
William Smith Mason
Lenroot Quits Senatorial Race in Wisconsin
Irvine L. Lenroot of Superior withdrew from the senatorial race in Madison on Tuesday night and made no requests regarding the future course of his followers.
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Lenroot
Madison
Wis
Tirvine L. Lenroot
Superior
Learn to Love Me Prompted by Maid and Suitor
A young man asks if the maid could learn to love him and she replies with playful passion. An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as Nature's Remedy, claiming relief from ailments, urinary and digestive relief, liver regulation, blood purification, and clear complexion from pure herbal ingredients.
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Harold
A Sane Analysis He Won t Forgive for a Kiss
A terse exchange unfolds as he asks for forgiveness for a kiss and she refuses. He promises not to kiss again, while she questions the value of such a promise without change in behavior.
De Wolf Hopper Joke About Nitrogenous Food
The comedian recounted a cold night and a remark from his doctor about nitrogenous versus farinaceous food. He said he could not eat since he did not know what either word meant, poking fun at medical jargon.
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de Wolf Hopper
Long Time Between Calls
A playful exchange between a couple centers on facial hair. He jokes about growing a Vandyke beard and estimates it would take about six months, while she teases him for not wearing one. He responds with a plaintive question about the time needed.
Ottawa Y M C A Sets Record With Day of $70000 Drive
The Ottawa Y M C A raised 70000 in a single day, part of a $203359 pledge total toward a $200000 goal in 15 days. The effort boosts a two year run totaling about 5 million in new funds for building campaigns.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ottawa Association
Postum Prize Contest Seeks Truthful Experience Letters
The Postum Cereal Co. offers 325 cash prizes for letters about coffee to Postum swaps. Judges prize honesty over poetry, with specific prize tiers from $1 to $10. Contest closes June 1, 1907, and letters must be sent from Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Indiana Pioneers Describe Western Canada Land Prospects
A Tipton Indiana letter to a Canadian official details a group’s voyage from May 15 to return via Winnipeg and Edmonton. They praise vast wheat fields, new towns, modern infrastructure, and high yields, leading to a two thousand acre partnership purchase and plans to expand granaries and operations.
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Tipton
Indiana
Ind
Western Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary
Edmonton
Canadian Northern Railway
Tipton County
Kansas
A. G. Burkhart
J. Treloar-Tresidder
Walter W. Mount
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White
Three and Transit Company
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Barzil
Lemmons
J. P. Conner
Birthwright
Bandits Slav
Northern Pacific
Smith
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Indianapolis
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
The
Rolling Stone
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren
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