Orchard Steunenberg Enemies Defense Holds Case
Testimony in the Steunenberg case reveals Orchard’s enemies spread rumors and urged actions to spur the showdown. Witnesses denied plans to kill or spy, while papers show letters from conspirators about obtaining Mrs Orchard’s knowledge of Orchard’s whereabouts. Weather notes report a cool week with scattered showers in the southern district.
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Belmont
Denver
Steinenbers
Dr S McGee
Wallace
Stennenders
Mother of Accused Man in Rock Island
The Whiting family from Canton I Ohio is profiled as Frank Whiting awaits trial for murder. His mother Lucy Whiting now lives with her daughter in Rock Island while his late father Rev. Mr. Whiting was a noted state minister. The article notes his brothers’ prominence and frames Frank as the family’s troubled member amid a botched robbery attempt.
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Frank Whiting
Ohio
Ilinois
Peor
Sicter
Cantor I
Lucy Whiting
Whiting
John V. Whiting Tor
The
Baptist Church
Kewatlee
Pase
Past Week Nearer the Average for Season Weather Summary
The past week was the most normal of the spring and summer, per the Bulletin for Miners by the agricultural department. Week ending June 17 showed near normal mean temperature, extended bright sunshine, and sufficient moisture despite local rainfall deficiencies.
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Agricultural Department
Old Man Struck by Burlington Train Near Crescent
A man about to five years old and identified as a member of the GALR and Shelly Norman post was struck by a south bound train near Crescent. He sustained a severe skull fracture and was removed to St. Anthony's Hospital under physician care. his exact fate was unclear.
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Breadstown
Burlington
Ocelotterhoee
Embankment
Shelly Norman Post
Lawa
St. Anthony's Hospital
Plan for entertainment for Bethany Home benefit
Bethany Protective association members met in Harper house parlors to organize a big benefit entertainment planned for September 20 or October 1. Committees and chaperones were named for the event. Arrangements included a street parade of participants through Moline on the first day and Rock Island on the second day.
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Bethany
Bethany Protective Association
Harper House
Moline
Rock
Besant Chosen World President of Theosophical Society
Mrs Besant of Adyar India has been elected world president of the Theosophical Society to succeed Col Henry Steele Olcott. The announcement came via private cable from London, and dates to June in City Missouri.
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Besant
City
Annie Besant
Adyar
India
Theosophical Society
Henry Steele Olcott
New York
London
Kan
Guilt Not Proved In Brownsville Shooting
Senator Foraker asserts that a microscopic shell finding does not prove soldiers from the garrison participated in the Brownsville shooting. He says most citizen testimony repeats earlier claims and no new evidence implicates the troops. Major Penrose notes darkness hindered identification. further testimony may be taken but current evidence does not show soldiers were involved.
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Brownsville
Citizens Committee
Purdy
Penrose
Des Moines Shocked by Religious Mania Case
Des Moines Iowa June 18 Mrs Scott M Ladd wife of Justice Ladd of the Iowa supreme court was arrested here last night for disturbing religious services she presides at Devotees writhe on the floor leap into the air chatter scream gnash teeth or beat themselves over the way Staid religious circles of Des Moines have been profoundly shocked by revelations concerning this peculiar religion
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Des Moines
Iowa
Scott M. Ladd
Justice Ladd
Iowa Supreme Court
Lack
Taft Stops in Hot Springs En Route to Omaha
Secretary Taft and party began their Black Hills itinerary in Hot Springs S D on June 18 staying an hour. He toured the national promenade and a dress mannequin show. Taft, recovered from a cold, spoke briefly to students from the Government Indian School at Rapid City before a military escort guided him to Ft Meade and on to Omaha.
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S. D
Taft
Party Mae
Black Hills
Rapid City
Theovernment Indian School
Sturgis
Ft Meade
Oma
Typhoid Epidemic Hits Pittsburg Water Supply
Typhoid fever surges in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with 41 new cases in 24 hours and 228 cases since June 1. Officials cite impure water supply as the cause. Also in New Jersey, James B. Duke’s divorce from Lillian Duke is affirmed by the court of errors and appeals.
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Pittsburg
Duke
Trenton
N. J
Court of Errors and Appeals
Court of Chancery
James B. Duke
Lillian Duke
Five Drowned Sailors Recovered From Sinking Vessel
Reports say five bodies recovered, all badly mutilated, after the tug sinking incident. The steamboat inspector summoned the Philadelphia-Crisfield-Norfolk railroad crew for examination to determine cause of the wreck of the Minnes Hay.
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Toe
Philadelphia Crisfield
York, & Norfolk Railroad
Dust Billy
Charles Loysil Yaniern
Bn Tempest
America waives Boxer claims to China gift of millions
In a historic move the United States forgives the remaining Boxer indemnity by settling the difference between what China agreed to pay and what was actually due. The act, framed to ease China’s financial burden, aligns with similar gestures toward foreign powers and aims to foster better U S China relations amid wider questions of racial equality and diplomacy in Washington.
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China
D.C
United States
Sn Nat
Root
Cline Cheng
Cimieler
Cie
China Iisfeed
Pthis Cunhire
Imernaniong
Fareten
Germany
France
Japan
Britain
Xoenl
San Francisco
Mrs Potter Palmer to Wed English Nobleman
Chicago society reels as reports say Mrs Potter Palmer may marry Aubrey Pitze, Earl of Munster, an impoverished English nobleman with royal blood. The Tribune notes no official engagement yet but hints a London ceremony may follow. The Earl, former Gentleman Usher to King Edward, resides at 79 Elizabeth Street and Brighton.
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Tribune
Mighty
London
Potter Palmer
Aubrey — Pitze
Baron
Venice
The
Chelor
Edward
Elizabeth Street
Eaton Square
Brighton
Earl
William TV
Courts Refuse to Recognize Branch in Masonry Dispute
In Columbus Ohio June, the Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in the New England lodge of Worthington vs Rufus N Weaver trustee. The decision holds Ohio courts do not recognize the New England lodge as legitimate, tracing the split to clandestine mergers fifteen years ago involving Masonry members and property ownership of the old lodge.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
T York Lodge of Masons
Rufus N. Weaver
New F England Lodge
Worthington
Tyan Krutel
Masons
Grand
London Beggars Dependence Reaches Seventy Nine Thousand
An annual London charitable report notes that over 79 000 people rely on begging in the streets. It says the average beggar earns more than the average laborer and highlights the society’s 1200 street beggar records and its work to aid and reform the afflicted while pursuing punishment where appropriate.
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Lomion
London
London Me
ML Society
Yale Student Young Taft Creates Turmoil At Haven
Haven Connecticut June 18. Loren Sand distressed by Yale faculty news failed to win the Woolsey prize for Latin. Younes Taft shared the prize with G R Coan of Hartford as they were tied for first. Taft blamed news of his father's illness for his setback while earlier he won prizes in Greek mathematics and general scholarship.
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Conn
Lorensand
Yale University
Younes Taft
G. R. Coan
Hartford
Freehen
Taft
French Deputies Back Plan to Prosecute Wine Growers Vote
In Paris on June 18 the cabinet faced a heated debate in the chamber over prosecuting agitators in the south of France. After a tumultuous session the government won an indirect confidence by a large majority of twenty five.
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Paris
Barnsdale Oil Company Chartered as Oil Rival
In Dover Delaware on June 18 the Barnsdale Oil company of Pittsburgh was incorporated with a 10 million dollar capitalization. The incorporators listed are W B Clingman H B Kester and J T Furlong all from Pittsburgh, creating a new rival to Standard Oil.
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Barnsdale Company
Dover
Del
Standard Oil Company
State Department
Barnsdale Oil Company
Pittsburg
W. B. Clingman
H. B. Kester
J.T. Furlong
Temporarily Acting Supervisor Gallagher Amid Political Changes
Grand jury considers probing attempts to approach the Schmitz jury during its drawing. Mayor Higene El Sehimitz was removed from office after felony conviction. Gallagher acts as mayor for a few days. A supervisor resignation may usher a new, responsible citizen into the role as investigations continue into the fight trust and alleged bribes of 50 dollars per supervisor for exclusive permits.
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Gallaghers
Grant
Schmitz
Meet to discuss public lands convention in Denver
Nearly a thousand citizens from Missouri and surrounding states gathered in Denver to discuss public land questions and intentions to draft legislation. Delegates included James R. Garfield from the interior, Gitfard Pinchet head of forestry, FP Ho Newell of the technical service, and R A Ballinger commissioner general of the land, representing President Roosevelt, ready to share policies and guidance.
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Denver
Col
Missouri
Prom
James R. Garfield
Interior
Gitfard Pinchet
Forestry Department
Ho Newell
Techanalion Service
R.A. Ballinger
Roosene
Polic Kanis
Explosion at Sinnema powder plant leaves five men missing
Williamsport Pennsylvania reports an explosion in the gelatine department of Sinnema honing Powder Manufacturing company at Sinahoning on June 18. Only fragments of debris were found and the cause remains unknown.
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Williamsport
Sinnemahoning Powder Manufacturing Company
Sinahoning
Rumor Links Aoki Recall to Saionji Audience
Tokio reports strong rumors that Ambassador Aoki will be recalled. The speculation ties the possible recall to Premier Saionji's audience with the mikado this morning after the cabinet council.
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Tokio
Aoki
Tragic Lake Mishap Claims Five Myer Family Members
In Washington state at Monahan in Lake Sammamish five Myer family members including two girls a boy the mother and an aunt died in a drowning incident. The mother and aunt were trying to rescue the boy when tragedy struck as two sisters also perished in the water.
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Washington Lake
le, Wash
Myer
Monahan
Lake Sammamish
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