Darrow Defends Western Federation in Haywood Trial
Clarence Darrow opens defense in Haywood murder trial asserting the case rests on a conspiracy by the Western Federation of Miners rather than a crime. He argues the federation is a fighting organization against mine owners and accuses Pinkerton detectives of provocation in Telluride Cripple Creek and other sites. He refuses to apologize for the federation while outlining its history and conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Haywood
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Hawley
Steunenbers
Urgansant
Darraw
Moyer
Federation
Ceuses
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Western Federation of “Miners
Call Upon Queen Delegates Entertained at Royal Villa
Delegates to the peace conference are to be entertained at the royal villa. The event aims to show hospitality and foster discussions in a formal, ceremonial setting with distinguished guests and officials in attendance.
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Royal Villa
Peace Conference Committees Meet in The Hague
Queen Wilhelmina arrived in The Hague for a two day stay to attend the peace conference. The third committee met behind closed doors and split into two sub committees. Sub committee A led by Dr. Hagerup discusses harbor bombardment mines torpedoes and Red Cross in sea war. Sub committee B on treatment of belligerent ships in neutral harbors is led by Count Ternie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dr. Hagerup
Norway
Count Ternie
Auto Accidents Reported In Germany Reach 2280
Berlin June 24 The latest records show an annual tally of automobile accidents in Germany. Statistics indicate the number of incidents and their causes are carefully tracked, reflecting the country's effort to analyze traffic safety and improve road conditions.
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Germany
Berlin
Rival for Bryan Named as Minnesota Candidate
J Frank Day, private secretary to Governor Eng, says Guy John J Johnson is the strongest challenger to Bryan for the Democratic nomination. Day, a long time Minnesota Democratic leader and editor at Albert Lea, spoke en route to St Paul from the Pacific coast.
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Omaha
Ned
Bryan
Minnesota
Guy John J. Johnson
J . Prank Day
Wen
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Mr Day
Albert Lea
Muskegon Dune Tragedy Claims Four Beachgoers
Four Muskegon residents died in a dune area accident when a party fell into deep water. Gustave Hammer aged 3 Oscar son 4 Lydia Olin 28 and Anna Johnson 22 were reported missing with bodies not recovered as divers searched a forty foot pool. Authorities began rescue operations at the scene soon after the tragedy.
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Muskegon
Mich
Dune
Muskegon Take
Gustave Hammer
Oscar Son
Lydia Olin
Anna Johnson
Green bug appears in fields with limited damage reported
The article notes a green pest found on leaves of oats with no widespread damage yet. State entomologist confirms these pests have long appeared in oats but seldom cause harm, though in some areas this year they are more numerous and may threaten heads of grain as they mature.
Peorian Wears Wife's Kimono for $1 Wager Walk
In Peoria Illinois on June 24Peter a retired distiller reputed to be a millionaire walked eight blocks in his wife’s bright red kimono silk hat and Turkish slippers to win a one dollar bet. Weeks took the kimono to his office to clean it. A crowd followed him as he completed the street retreat.
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Peoria
Peter
Weeks
Nebraska Lines Officials Aim to Maintain Present Fares
A conference of Nebraska railroad officials in Chicago on June 24 announced plans to keep current rates in Nebraska until the legality of the two cent fare law is settled.
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Chicago
Nebraska Lines
Nebraska
Tornado Kills Man and Three Race Horses at Recreation Park
Kalamazoo Michigan reports a tornado struck Recreation Park early this morning. A man, William Wiedmeyer aged 39, was killed by contact with a live telephone wire. Three valuable race horses also died in the storm.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Recreation Park
William Wiedmeyer
Death for Eight Workmen in City Wreck
Eight workmen were killed and 25 injured when a passenger train struck a work train entering Hartford from New Britain. The wreck at Sigourney Street caused fires and prompted rescues as priests administered last rites. A second crash near Pittsford left five dead and multiple injuries as a passenger train collided with a freight train.
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Hartford, Conn
Highland Division
New York, Haven & Hartford Railroad
New Brit
Sigourney Street
New Britain
N.Y. Central
Rochester
New York Central
Pittsford
Emmett Lyons
Engineer Lyons
Rochester Hospital
Lyons
State Meeting Brings Noted Sunday School Leaders to Davenport
Local delegates will attend the Iowa State Sunday School association session in Davenport from Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon. About 750 delegates are expected, with leaders such as Prof Charles H. Gabriel, Rev E B Allen, Mrs Mary Barnes, Prof E D Starbuck, Alexander Stevenson, Rev D Dixon, and R B Diffendorfe on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Iowa Sunday School Association
Davenport
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Charles H. Gabriel
Chicago
E. B. Allen
Toledo
Ohio
Lawrence Sunday School
America
Mary Barnes
Newark
International Sunday School Association
E. D. Starbuck
Town State University
Alexander Stevenson
410_ Dixon
D. D
Moody
Bible Studi
R. B. Diffendorfe
New York City
Young People’s Movement
Emperor William Joins Secret Submarine Maneuver
A report from Kiel says Emperor William secretly rode in a submarine during maneuvers last Friday and was greatly pleased. In Washington, Secretary Taft returned Saturday afternoon from a western trip.
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Emperor William
Roosevelt
Kiel
Taft
Washington
Balloon disaster kills five near Debruczin roof
In Buda Pest on June 24, a balloon exploded while help was removing it from a home roof near Debruczin. The owner, four others, and three found dead in the basket. several injured. The basket was found fifteen miles away, suggesting detachment of the envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda Pest
Debruczin
Ironguts
Albatross Held Up at Montrose Rapids Navigation Delayed
The Albatross, last week en route from Dubuque to Vicksburg, remains stuck at Montrose at the Des Moines rapids unable to pass the Keokuk canal. Barge capacity proves too small for current water, while the Diamond Iro line’s Sidney is due from Ute and will depart for St. Louis. Other vessels include Ruth, W. W. and A. Whitney, Isaac Styles, Georgie S, D. Cawley, Hershey, Everett, and Helen Blair. water level readings were 6.50 at 6 am and 7 at noon.
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Keokuk
Dubuque
Vicksburg
Montrose
Des Moines
Keokuk Canal
Sidney
Diamond Iro Line
Ute
St. Louis
Ruth
W.W
A. Whitney
Isaac Styles
Georgie S
D. Cawley
Hershey and
Everett
Helen Blair
Muscatine
Singers Receive Warm Praise at Davenport Concert
Miss Harriet M. Cropper won high praise as soloist at the worker saenserfest in the Davenport Coliseum, with the Democrat noting her ovation after the second number and her powerful voice reaching the rear of the hall. Mrs. Delilah Marie Cropper also impressed as soloist on Saturday afternoon, drawing generous applause from the large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Cropper
Delilah Marie Cropper
Excursion Up the River to Clinton on the W. W.
A large delegation from Moline and Rock Island traveled to Clinton this morning on the excursion steamer W. W. The boat is due back about 6 pm. At 3 pm the Davenport operators of Union Electric Telephone and their friends will join for a moonlight river outing, returning about 11 pm. Tomorrow afternoon the Broadway Presbyterian Young People meet for a Muscatine excursion, with further trips planned on return.
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W. W
Clinton
Moline
Rock Island
Christ Episcopal Church of
Davenport
Union Electric Telephone Company
Young People’s Society of the
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Muscatine
Printing Plant to Serve M W A Official Organ
O Van Galder editor of the Modern Woodman informs members the society will install a printing plant here for its official organ. The presses will be shipped and installed by February next year with operation ready by September 1908 and several months needed to complete setup. Manufacturing of the magazine press is underway.
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O. van Galder
Molern Woodman
Tors
Society
Denver millionaires among 73 indicted in coal and timber frauds
Four Denver lumber magnates A T Sullenberger Edgar M Biggs John Porter and John J McGinnity plus geologist Robert Pokreeta and ex federal official Otis L B Spencer lead a broad federal grand jury indictment into coal timber homestead and mining filings and conspiracy. Seventy three persons total face charges as four St Louis corporations are named for false filings. Investigators probe individuals across Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Missouri Wisconsin and Utah with arrests and $5000 bonds to be posted. officials withheld outcomes.
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Denver
Cal
A. T. Sullenberger
Edgar M. Biggs
John Porter
John J. McGinnity
Robert Pokreeta
Utah Fuel Company
Otis LB. Spencer
Colorado
Aber
Homestead
St. Louis
Charles Freeman
State of
Washington
E. Herrof
Durango
Milwaukee J
New Mexico
Wyoming
Nebraska
Missouri
Wisconsin
Utah
Visit by Michigan official probes convict John Allison pardon bid
Filwin A. Blakeslee president of Michigan advisory board of pardons arrives from Galien to examine John Allison’s record and conduct. He will interview employers at the Moline Plow to assess Allison’s reform and past crimes, including his fourth prison term and ties to Spellman gang.
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Michigan Pardon Board
John Allison
Spellman
Gang
Filwin A. Blakeslee
Michi 1 Advisory Board of Pardons
Galien
Mich
Rock Island
Jackson
Allison
Michigan
Warren
Board of Pardons
Blakeslee
Moline Plow Company
Moline
Lake Shore
Slater
Lima
Ohio
Preverett
Ionia, Mich
Alison
Columbus
Michigan City
Ind
Jeffersonville
Argus
Loving Case Promises High Interest In Murder Trial
Houston Virginia reports former Judge W G Loving goes on trial for the murder of Theodore Estes. The case draws compare to the McCue Strothers Bywaters affairs and centers on a fatal shooting following a buggy ride with Elizabeth Loving, a 19 year old, amid alleged mistreatment. Backed by Thomas F Ryan, Loving’s defense seeks acquittal as Estes relatives mobilize to defend Estes’ memory.
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Houston
W. G. Loving
Theodore Estes
McCue
Young Estes
Elizabeth Loving
Loving
Thomas F. Ryan
Virginia
Estes
Fair at Hospital Opens Unique Inmate Show
Watertown hospital hosts an industrial fair on September 4 to 6 with 12 acres set for exhibits by patients and comparable state institutions. Prizes for farm animals, produce, and manufactured goods. public admission. hospital band music. proceeds aid patients. Dr. T H McMichael to deliver Fourth of July address. Improvements include a 120 by 40 foot concrete vegetable cellar, a 40 by 50 long for weaving and tailoring, farm house addition, and a $100000 sanitarium project to start after state-architect plans are finished.
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Watertown Hospital
W. E. Taylor
Watertown
T. HH. McMichael
Monmouth College
Cosmopolitan Carnival to Visit City With Wedding Feature
The Cosmopolitan shows, backed by the Firemen's Benefit Fund association, will visit next week with two uniformed military bands. A public wedding is planned Friday night in the Midway, where the couple will begin housekeeping with many presents. The 26-show program is said to be entirely new this season and well received in other cities.
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Tte
Firemen’s Benefit Fund Sociation
Victims of Gas in Well Near Neponset
William Blaze a farmer near Neponset and John Marshall a well digger were killed by gas in a well on the Blaze farm after a dynamite blast. Marshall warned to be hoisted but was overcome and fell back. Blaze tried to rescue him and also died. Their bodies were recovered after some difficulty.
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William Blaze
John Marshall
Neponset
Kewanee
Willian Blaze
Marshall
Mr. Blaze
Fell From a Wagon Claims Damages in Circuit Court
George Myers sues Deere & Mansur company for 1000 dollars alleging a fractured left arm received at work on February 5 1907 due to absence of proper wagon side stakes. H M McCaskrin represents the plaintiff. A wife abandonment case against Merrill Allen is set for hearing before Magistrate Elliott next Monday with H M McCas klin as defendant’s attorney. Clem Valentine is fined 50 dollars plus costs by Magistrate Elliott with suspension pending good behavior.
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George Myers
Deere & Mansur Company
H. M. McCaskrin
Merrill Allen
Elliott
H. M. McCas‘klin
Clem Valentine
Tokyo Osaka Kobe Kyoto Yokohama Chamber Meet Seeks Trade Aid
Delegates from Tokio Osaka Kobe Kyoto and Yokohama draft a resolution warning that anti Japanese sentiment on the Pacific coast threatens US Japan trade. They urge speedy measures to remove obstacles and plan to wire the resolution to major US chambers seeking cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Chamber of Commerce of
Osaka
Kobe
Kyoto
Yokohama
United States
Japan
Pacific
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Pinkertons
Western Federation
Clarance Darrow
Miners’ Union Fighting Organization
Telluride
Cripple Creek
Johnson
Muskegon, Mich
Peorian
Kimona
Hartford
Conn
Kaiser
Albatross
Richland
Daughter
Japanese Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
City Steam Laundry
Reid & Bollman
Seventeenth Street
Robinson Construction Company
Ellery
Davenport Coliseum
Fourt and
Myrtle Streets
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