Haywood Defense Opens as State Rested in Steunenberg Case
The trial of Haywood moved to the defense with Darrow slated to begin Monday morning after the state rested. Key handwriting expert Charles Kingsley testified Pettibone’s writing matched money application notes, while witness Seahorn recounted Orchard and Haywood's role in a theft and plotting to kill Gen. Sherman Bell. District court denied dismissal and overruled a motion to acquit, citing multiple defendants on the indictment.
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Analysis of Orchard Conspiracy Case and Orchard Portrait
The defense argues no single witness links Haywood to Orchard’s crimes, rejecting conspiratorial ties. Borah asserts conspiracy shown by Orchard testimony and corroborating actions. Darrow counters with lack of evidence beyond Orchard’s word. Turner’s article frames Orchard’s transformation and credibility amid a landmark Idaho murder trial.
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Harry Orchard
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Thieves Used Ether To Stun Victims In Freeport Loot Ring
Mineola L I June 21 Christopher Schang, a youth arrested with hotel occupants in Freeport, confessed after hours of questioning. He described a gang using ether through keyholes to rob houses, shipping loot to New York from a hotel and later reshipping it to pawnbrokers. Ferrig, Berk, and others were implicated as principals in months of burglaries across Nassau.
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Haywood Rejected After Advising Force to Canadian Miners
London reports in the House of Commons that H. W. Forster, Conservative Whip, said during a British Columbia miners strike the workers sought help from American strike organizers described as “the very terrible” figures. He claimed force was employed to influence the dispute and cited involvement of outside organizers.
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Accused of Killing Child in Avondale Yard
The body of five year old Mary Newlin was found buried in her stepfather Irwin A. Lewis's yard near Avondale thirty five miles from Philadelphia. Lewis is under arrest. The case hinges on prior links between Mrs Lewis and her nurse past at Chester County Asylum and a former attendant Lawrence Butler. The District Attorney flags the motive as stepfather irritation over the child. Mary disappeared last Sunday and Lewis claimed she was kidnapped.
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Bridgeton Victim Mamie Vennell Buried After Sunset Lake Drowning
Mamie Vennell was buried at Broad Street Cemetery in Bridgeton New Jersey after drowning in Sunset Lake. Only family and a few bystanders attended. George Evans, a glass blower linked to the case, remains at large as prosecutors review the story with J Hampton Fithian. A letter was signed by the mother requesting state detective involvement.
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Comstock at Coney Island In Arrests Follow Up
Anthony Comstock secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Vice visited Coney Island and four men were arrested for showing improper moving pictures. He announced he would return today to inspect picture machines and pledged to cleanse Coney Island as far as his power allows, possibly into next week.
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Senate firm for Tully plan ends session in Albany
ALBANY June 21 The Senate and Assembly adopted a concurrent resolution for final adjournment at 2 pm and will recess until Monday. Reapportionment remains unsettled, likely requiring a special session. Speaker Wadsworth faces pressure as his stance on the Tully plan appears to weaken. Governor Hughes’ position could force a settlement, though he may stay silent.
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Governor proposes immediate special session after adjournment
Reports say the governor plans to convene a special session right after Wednesday's adjournment, a move aimed at overcoming resistance from Adherents to the Tully plan and breaking the deadlock in the upper house.
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Otters Clash Over Barge Canal Contract Forms
Albany June 21 The clash between Stevens Superintendent of Public Works and Attorney General Jackson centers on delaying bids for barge canal work. Stevens accuses slow action while Jackson retorts that his criticisms are unwarranted and impertinent citing department considerations and legal questions.
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Dedication Of Columbus Arts Institute At Charlton Street
The Christopher Columbus Arts Institute at 11 Charlton Street will be dedicated today in connection with the University Settlement led by Miss Anne Leary. Miss Leary will also establish an association in memory of Columbus planting the cross on American soil, named the Christopher Columbus Association of the Holy Cross.
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