Pinkerton Spy Testimony Sways Haywood Trial In Boise
Morris Friedman, ex Pinkerton stenographer, testified in the Haywood trial detailing spy activities inside Western Federation of Miners unions. He identified operatives by name and described illicit reports and funds manipulation, with further testimony on abuse by military authorities and violence around Cripple Creek and Telluride.
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Boise
Idaho
Morris Friedman
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Denver
William D. Haywood
Friedman
Pinkertons
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
McParland
George W. Redell
Pinkerton
Telluride
Clarence Darrow
Redell
Globeville
Union
Haywood
Orchard
Hercules
Jack
Idaho Bul
Lyte Gregory
Cripple Creek
Sullivan Mill
Mullan
Patrick McHale
McHale
J. H. Ramey
North
Frank Hough
Jack” Simpkins
William Ample
Portland
Amole
Haywood trial opens with Flynn testimony on Orchard poker
Boise June 29 Dominick Flynn a Mullen Idaho merchant testifies that Harry Orchard was playing poker at Flynn s cigar store on April 29 1899 the day of the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mill explosion Flynn names Patrick McHale as a poker participant and says he spoke to McHale after Orchards arrest McHale a Mullen bartender confirms the poker session and lists other players Forest Clark Colonel Dominick Orchard and Dr McGee along with himself
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Dominick Flynn
Mullen
Flynn
Harry Orchard
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mill
Orchard
Wardner
Patrick McHale
McHale
Ard
Senator Borah
Forest Clark
Dominick
Dr. McGee
No Fourth of July Show for President at Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay residents are disappointed plans to feature President Roosevelt in a Independence Day celebration have been dropped. Secretary Lam stated there is no chance the President will participate this year, leaving the town with a quiet observance and a night of fireworks at home for Roosevelt and local neighbors.
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Tribune
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Lam
MAY BE PRIEST S LAYER IN FRANCE CASE
Detective Captain McCafferty reports a cable from Consul Skinner in Marseilles stating Boghos Farkain is arrested and does not confess. The trail links him from Montreal to London and Paris with the slaying of Armenian priest Kas par Vartarian whose trunked body was found at 33 West 87th Street.
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France
McCafferty
Detective Bureau
Kaspar Vartarian
Skinner
Marseilles
Boghos Farkain
Young
Farkain
Montreal
Canada
London
Paris
Paul Sarkisian
West 87Th Street
Sarkis Ermoyian
John Mooradian
Nervy boy aeronaut Cromwell Dixon soars sky cycle
Columbus, June 29. Cromwell Dixon, fourteen, hailed as the youngest aeronaut, flew a new sky cycle. He stalled two thousand feet up, crawled along the frame, released gas to ballast, then pedaled to descend and landed safely amid cheers. Spectators called his nerve remarkable for managing the craft and safe landing.
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the Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Cromwell Dixon
Rockefeller Served By Second Subpoena Attempt
Chicago reports Judge Landis ordered a second process to serve John D. Rockefeller as the Standard Oil head since the first summons cannot leave New York. Pittsfield residents say Rockefeller was not in town though a train sighting sparked speculation. In Cleveland, counsel deny involvement in the Illinois case while noting subpenas for Archbold and Rogers may be served. Forest Hill confirms Rockefeller not in residence while Mrs Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr. stay nearby.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Landis
Standard Oil Company
New York
Law Department
Rockefeller
Illinois
John D. Archbold
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil
Fr. Parmelee Prentice
Howland, Murray & Prentice
Cleveland
Forest Hill
Frigate Constitution Restored at Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston June 29 The frigate Constitution is restored to its pre battle appearance at the Charlestown Navy Yard and will open to visitors within days. Nearly all of the 100000 appropriation for the project has been spent as the Navy Department's fiscal year ends tonight and the work was rushed in the final two months.
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Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Department
Prince Eghfr Sfirza Fatally Injured in Persia Incident
An incident in Persia on June 29 left Prince Eghfr Sfirza, formerly under Governor Zuli Sultan, fatally wounded after a dispute over money for alleged disseations. The event centers on public safety concerns and the prince’s death following a demand for funds.
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Persia
Eghfr Sfirza
Zuli Sultan
Loving Not Guilty Insane Says Jury
In Halifax County Virginia former Judge William G. Loving was found not guilty by a jury after being on trial for the April 22 killing of Theodore Estes. The verdict cited insanity at the time of the act, citing stress over his daughter Elizabeth Loving’s testimony.
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Houston
William G. Loving
Nelson
Virginia
Thomas F. Ryan
Halifax County
Theodore Estes
M. K. Estes
Nelson County
Loving
Young Estes
Oakridge
Estes
Elizabeth Loving
Judge Loving
McCraw
Commonwealth
Bouldin
Messrs
Barksdale
Moore
Lee
Japanese Chamber Appeals Over Boycott Threat
Washington reports that Japanese chambers of commerce in Tokyo warn President Roosevelt and the American Chamber of Commerce of a potential boycott of American goods entering Japan. San Francisco is said to have restricted Japanese intelligence agencies and licenses, fueling international concern. The Tokyo bodies urge prompt action to prevent trade disruption and protect treaty rights.
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Washington
Japanese Chamber of Commerce
Tokio
Roosevelt
American Chamber of Commerce
Japan
America
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Japin
Governor Opposes State Troops for Vanderbilt Cup Race
Albany June 29 Governor Hughes opposed using state troops to guard the Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island this year despite requests from A R Pardington Nassau County Sheriff Gildersleeve and Oliver A Quayle of the State Automobile Association. Pardington noted a willing National Guard regiment if authorized and mentioned offers from New Jersey and Los Angeles interests while arguing the event’s large economic impact and international renown.
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Albany
Hughes
Long Island
A. R. Pardington
Gildersleeve
Nassau County
George B. Stoddart
Oliver A. Quayle
State Automobile Association
National Guard
Poughkeepsie
New London
Wives Demand Inquiry Into Commander's Conduct
Mrs. William F. Tucker wife of Lieutenant Colonel Tucker deputy pay master general now stationed in Chicago asked the War Department for an investigation of his conduct at Manila and during travel between Manila and Chicago. Secretary Taft said the request was sent to the army inspector general and no report had yet been received. Tucker declined to comment when asked whether he would defend himself in court martial or in court.
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Citizens’ Alliance
Theron Stevens
Goldfield
Nev
District Court of
Telluride
Charlies H. Moyer
Sherman Bell
Bulkley Wells
Smugfler Union
Arthur Collins
Lyte Gregory
United Mine Workers
Federation
Washington
William F. Tucker
Tucker
Chicago
War Department
Manila
Taft
Senator Cullom
Ilinois
John A. Logan
Army
the Tribune
Craven
Department
Mooney
East Side
Little
Bohemia
Italy
Harlem
NO GRAFT ON CANAL
Secretary Taft said no graft was found connected with isthmian canal work after reviewing all charges. He announced a competent accountant will inspect commissary accounts and a new method to track costs and pricing for employee rations. Treasury staff will count cash on the isthmus to verify disbursement records.
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Washington
Taft
Treasury Department
Stevens
P. R. R. NOT TO RAISE RATES
Pittsburg dispatch reports Philadelphia’s two cent a mile law would end commutation tickets but E B Taylor third vice president of the Pennsylvania Lines West on authority of J Woods first vice president Pennsylvania Railroad denies the plan. He says commutation tickets will not be abolished nor suburban passenger rates advanced.
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The
Tribune
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
E. B. Taylor
Pennsylvania Hnes West
Joseph Woods
Sewacatey
Ohio Valley
Fram Chinas
Taylor
Destroyer Collides With French Battleship Report
Toulon June 29. Reported tonight that a French squadron on its voyage from Marseilles collided with the battleship Jauréguiberry, sixty men killed or hurt. The Maritime Prefecture will not confirm or deny. Later word says the destroyer Darde may have sunk after collision with the Jauréguiberry. Admiral Foy had no news by 6 p.m.
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Toulon
Marseilles
Jauréguiberry
Pertulsane
Maritime
Darde
Foy
Surplus May Reach 90 Million in Treasury Report
The Tribune reports that the U S Treasury surplus for the fiscal year stands at about 86.9 million dollars with receipts at ports still to be tallied. Officials expect the figure to reach roughly 90 million, aided by large postwar disbursements and bond redemptions of 55 million dollars. The record highs from 1882 and 1902 are noted, and the surplus will be used to redeem bonds and bolster national banks.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
United States Treasury
Treasury
Crowds Welcome Him Everywhere as Twain Impresses England
London June 29 Mark Twain Samuel Clemens remains the era s most prominent figure in England after King Edward He was greeted by crowds at Stratford on Avon and followed by admirers at every stop He dined at Mansion House with 250 Savage Club members Lord Chief Justice Alverstone Dr Fridtjof Nansen and Sir William S Gilbert present He spoke of returning home in a week or two seeking an Oxford honorary degree and praised the warm reception as the greatest honor he has ever received.
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London
Mark Twain
Samuel B. Clemens
Edward
England
Marie Corelli
Stratford-on-Avon
Oxford
Mansion House
Savage Club
Alverstone
Fridtjof Nansen
William S. Gilbert
Seven Seas
Riot Injures Officers in Brownsville Panhandlers Sweep
Brownsville police cleared out a panhandler gang that had menaced Atlantic and Howard avenues. Patrolman Harter arrested two after a beating incident. Officers Harter Sergeant Ross and Patrolman Ward were assaulted while escorting prisoners. five arrests were made. Surgeons from St Marys Hospital treated cuts and bruises on both captors and detainees.
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Brownsville
Atlantic and
Howard Avenues
Harter
Howard Avenue
Poice
Horter
Ross
Ward
Bergen Avenue
Reynolds
St. Mary's Hospital
New Hampshire Earth Tremors Reported Across Portsmouth
Earthquakes rattled Portsmouth New Hampshire with more than a hundred shocks felt from 9 am until sundown. Residents described windows shaking and bric a brac rattling as tremors intensified toward the evening between 5 15 and 6 45 p m.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Kiel Show Managers Hoaxed by Dewey Visit Claim
In Kiel Germany on June 2 an American visitor falsely claimed Admiral Dewey had arrived for a motor boat exposition visit and arranged a tour. The managers offered to show the admiral through and awaited further word, later learning the claim was a hoax. A rumor of Admiral Togo en route to Kiel via Hanover was denied by the Japanese minister.
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Kiel
Germany
Admiral Dewey
Togo
Hanover
Strikes Split as City Fights Filth on Rainy Streets
Street cleaners strike drags on with 269 carts active out of 755 as garbage piles rise in rain soaked districts. Health officials led by Commissioner Darlington work to reduce odors and prevent disease while Craven and union leaders clash over 48 hour weeks, fines, and badge returns.
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Macdonough Craven
Health Department
Darlington
Augean
Timothy Lehane
East Side
Russell Raynor
A. Blauvelt
Bingham
Dr. Bensel
Station A
17Th Street
Avenue C
Raynor
Station C
Hamilton Street
Stable A
Craven
Tecumseh Sherman
John J. Bealin
John Hargett
Edward Corcoran
Teamsters
McClellan
George W. Prescott
Brooklyn
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Pittsfield
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E. Parmelee Prentice
Prentice
Onota Lake
Mr. Rockefeller
Thec City
U. S. Chambers of Commerce
New Jersey
Cup Commission
Granite Hills
New Hampshire
Mr. Taft
Panhandlers
Sitakren
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co
Sulton St
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