State Wins Ruling Narrowing Defense in Haywood Trial
Boise June 28 court opened in the Haywood case with limited defense efforts as Judge Wood restricted counter conspiracy proof to Colorado and Cour d’Alenes events. Witnesses included Boyce detailing the Western Federation history, and Easterly denying Orchard’s claim of threats while facing questions on prior silences and confessions.
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Haywood
McGee
William Easterly
Cripple Creek
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Easterly
Steunenbers
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Judge Wood
Edward Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
Coller 4 d'Alenes
James H. Hawley
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Hawley
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Cour d’Alenes
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Western Federation
Minister Hancock Suspected in London Poison Murder
Walter Swinburne Hancock once a Chicago Episcopal minister is under police surveillance in London on suspicion of poisoning his wife, widow of Paul Townsend Jones of New York. An inquest at Kensington coroner’s court is reporting allocations for the inquiry.
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London
Walter Swinburne Hancock
Chicago
Paul Townsend Jones
New York
Kenagineton
Woman Slays Sister-In-Law After Drinking Fight
Warrensburg Missouri June 28. In a family quarrel near Bristle Ridge six miles southeast of town Mrs Walter Herd killed her sister in law Mrs James Herd with a butcher knife. The two women had been drinking with their husbands when the dispute began.
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Warrensburg
Bristle Ridge
Walter Herd
James Herd
Former resident weds former resident in St Paul home
Miss Sarah Belle Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Shaw and Zeika H Hutchinson of Cloquet wed at the bride’s Hall avenue home Rev Alfred Pinkham officiated The wedding party included maid of honor Miss Alice Shaw bridesmaids Miss Ida Hutchinson and Miss D E Lescaullet best man Harry Hutchinson ushers Clarence Stafford and George Shaw flower girl Miss Edith Watson reception followed The couple plan a home in Cloquet after September 1 Hutchinson well known in St Paul and Cloquet attendees from the city included Mr and Mrs Z W Hutchinson and daughters Ida and Julia.
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D. E. Lescaullet
Harry Hutchinson
St. Joe
Clarence Stafford
George Shaw
Spokane
Edith Watson
Collapse Delays Wilton Branch Trains On East Fifth Street
A small Rock Island railroad bridge section failed on East Fifth Street, suspending Wilton branch traffic since about midnight. The rear coach jolted, no injuries reported, and by 3 PM work crews completed repairs allowing the Wilton passenger service to resume its regular trips.
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Rock Island
East Fifth Street
Wilton
Unknown man found in Martin flats ruins after blaze
In Omaha on June 28 the body of an unidentified man was discovered in the charred remains of the Martin flats following a fire that swept the building last night.
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Omaha, Neb
Martin Flats
Banks accuse express firms of harming banking interests
Washington June 28 The American Bankers Association files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging express companies as common carriers misuse power and facilities and employ bank capital in their business, damaging banks nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
American Bankers Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Banking Association
Hong Kong Theater Fire Kills Hundreds in Collapse
From Victoria B C June 28 a disaster report says 500 Chinese audience members and 10 actors died when a Chinese theater in Hong Kong burned. The fire caused the building to collapse trapping spectators as flames spread quickly. The blaze began after explosives under the floor ignited.
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Hong Kong
Victoria
B. C
Taft Denies Dissatisfaction Over Isthmian Canal Work
In Washington on June 28 Secretary Taft called reports that officials on the Isthmian canal commission intend to quit and return to the United States a tissue of falsehoods. He dismissed the claims as unfounded while addressing concerns about administration of the canal project.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Strike May Spread Amid Telegraph Showdown
President Small warns Chicago and other major cities may be struck, though he opposes a general walkout. He says telegraph operators face crippling conditions with thousands of messages delayed across the r& cities.
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Small
San Francisco
Chicago
R& Cities
Chicago Rail Line Reverts to Original Company
Chicago June 28. It was announced that the lease of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway company has been transcinded. The former company will resume possession on Monday and operate the line in its own name.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company
Judge Jones Local Option Law Upheld in Cities
The Supreme Court ruled the Jones local option law valid allowing dry territory in residential districts by petition. Columbus Ohio June 28. The decision confirms city authorities may establish dry zones through local petition processes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
State Teacher Examinations Conclude After Three Days
Eighty six teachers or prospective teachers attended state examinations at the local high school over three days. Papers will be sent to Des Moines for grading by a board of ten county superintendents and assistants, with about 100000 papers to mark for the current statewide testing.
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R. W. Leverich
Charce
Des Moines
Verich
Harriman Arrested at Yale Harvard Boat Race
E. H. Harriman the railroad magnate was arrested by Lieut. Bulmer near New London during the Yale Harvard boat race. Bulmer, Roosevelt’s naval aide, warned boat owners to avoid the course. Harriman ignored the warnings and pressed alongside the referee’s boat, leading to the arrest on scene.
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Yale
Harvard
E. H. Harriman
Bulmer
Roosevelt
Naral
Lieut
United States Revenue Cutters
Mr. Harriman
Lieut. Bulmer
Schweppe
Regatta Committee
Harriman
Immediate investigation of U.S. telegraph company relations
Washington June 28 under Roosevelt orders Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith moves to conduct an immediate probe into the relations among the nation's telegraph companies.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Herbert Knox Smith
United States
Ice wagon drivers strike for extra pay in New York
Nearly two thousand delivery wagon drivers for the American Ice company walked out in New York to demand additional pay for extra work. The strike began today and could disrupt ice deliveries across the city.
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New York
N. Y
American Ice Company
Bids Plummet as City Sells Bonds at Low Demand
New York City offered twenty nine million dollars in four percent bonds. Bids received totaled only one and a half million dollars. The weak response reflected lackluster interest in the issue.
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New York
N. Y
New York City
Canal Commission Reorganization Weighed by Taft and Roosevelt
In Washington on June 2, Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt contemplate another reorganization of the canal commission. Goethals is reported to have indicated the job may be too large for one person.
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Washington
Canal Commission
Taft
Presid Roosevelt
Goethals
Illinois Men Sue Eastern Road for Big Damages
Three damage suits totaling 140000 were filed in federal court against the Pennsylvania Railroad by Joan T. Clyne Joliet Everett J. Murphy Joliet Warden and Henry F. Pipenbrink Joliet alleging injuries from the Mineral Point wreck on February 22 in the Pennsylvania special express at Mineral Point.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Men Groves Court Says No Jury Deadlock
In Chicago on June 28 Judge Landis refused to withdraw the subpoena against John D. Rockefeller as Standard Oil appeals. In Findlay Ohio the jury in the anti trust case against Standard Oil reported no verdict and was discharged with reports of a seven to five split for conviction.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company Today
United States Court
John D. Rockefeller
Landis
Findlay
Ohio
State of
Standard Oil Company
Effort for Arbitration at The Hague Conference
Delegates at The Hague peace conference plan a first sitting on arbitration aimed at creating a permanent tribunal with power prestige and impartiality to win universal confidence. The United States leads in pushing for stronger institutions to end war through legal means and reduce costs.
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Hague
United States
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Stainless Flag Day Observance Sets June 30
Next Sunday, June 30, is stainless flag observance day with Anti Saloon League support. Noted clergymen from out of town will lecture at morning services in several churches and return for evening talks at others, including Rev. C S Cooper and Rev W Barber among the speakers.
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Anti-Saloon League
Muscatine
First Presbyterian Church
C.S. Cooper
Congregational Church
W. (. Barber
M. FE
I. N. McCash
D. D
H. S. Condit
M. F
First Baptist
N. McCash
United Brethren
Musserville
MW. E
S. Cooper
Friemday Church
W. C. Barber
Yale Dominates Two Crew Events in Thames Races
Yale wins both the eight and four oared varsity events with times 21:10 and 12:33 on the Thames. Harvard takes the freshmen eight with 11:15 while Yale posts 14:19 in that race.
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Yale
Harvard
Harvard Freshmen Defeat Yale in Close Boat Race
The Harvard freshmen eight won the New London boat race from Yale by a length and a half amid smooth water. Harvard led at quarter and mile marks, Yale fought back with stronger late strokes but Harvard finished ahead. The fouroared race followed with Yale taking early lead and extending.
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Conn
Harvard
Yale
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Iowa Pair Weather Tonight and Saturday Warmer skies
A brief forecast notes warmer conditions tonight and Saturday for Iowa. Minorly fair skies are expected with a slight rise in temperatures. Moon phases show moonrise at 19 11 and sunset at 7 30.
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