Wrecker Train Accusations Roil Haywood Trial Testimony
Boise June 27 witnesses described plots to wreck trains and incite mine violence linked to union activity. W F Davis and W W Rush testified about attacks, disguises, and warnings from investigators as court details Cripple Creek and Denver upheavals surrounding the Western Federation of Miners case.
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Darrow
Cripple Creek
Davis
Stuart
Justice of the Peace
Colorado
Tella Story
W. W. Rush
Denver
Rush
Western Federation of Miners
P. C. Scott
Detectiv
Scott
Boise
Idaho
Jame
William FP. Davis
Goldfield
Ney
Haywood
Orchard
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mill
Haywood and Moyer
Independence Station
Platform declares voters should judge honesty over endorsements
Harrisburg June 27. The state convention nominates for state treasurer in Columbia County. The platform attacks continued Republican rule in Pennsylvania and makes honesty the vital issue. It calls for strict regulation of trusts and combinations under universal, impartially enforced laws.
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Harrisbore
John &. Harman
Columbua County
Thal
Phittorm
Kristinus
Pian
Legislative Commission
Penney
Commonwealth
Lords Strike Curbs on Veto Power Passes Parliament
London June 27 The three days of debate ended at midnight as Premier Campbell-Bannerman’s resolution to curtail the Lords veto power over Commons bills was carried by 492 to 147. An amendment by A Henderson calling for abolition of the Lords was rejected 315 to 100 with unionists abstaining.
Corpse Found in Cistern in Franklin County Illinois
The decomposed body of Thomas Pritchard, a mine examiner at the D. C. Keller coal mine, was found yesterday in a cistern behind an old saloon in Sea village, Franklin County. He had been missing since June 8. The skull was crushed and the neck broken. Pritchard's widow and five daughters live in Linton, Indiana.
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Franklin County
Ill
Benton, WL
Thomas Pritchard
D. C. Keller
Sea Village
Burlington Road
Pritehard
Linton
Ind
Hague Peace Conference Proposes Naval Bombardment Rules
The American proposition to the peace conference allows bombardment of fortified uses only when essential supplies are blocked, forbids bombardment of unfortified towns over nonpayment of ransom, and supports an international appeals court for prize cases. Also notes German and British proposals on hospital ships and naval prizes.
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the Hague
Porter
Trust Company Head Arrested In Minnesota Case
Barnes, president of Minnesota Title and Trust, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant by Assistant County Attorney Bernhagen. He faces embezzlement charges for $15.00 of company funds with a broader potential $150,000 shortage noted on the company’s books.
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Minnesot
Minn
WY Barnes
Deter Minnesota Titlesurance and Trust Company
Bernhagen
Three Convicts Hanged for Prison Guard Murder
Orson City reports three convicts Harry un Edward Raymond and Je Ryan were hanged at the county jail this morning for killing Prison Guard John Clay during a failed escape from the penitentiary. A separate notice from New London Conn notes a northwest breeze delaying rowing races on the Thames to afternoon with river conditions uncertain. The Conn entry also says the varsity race is postponed to evening due to rough water.
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Orson City
Dime
Harry UN
Edward Raymond
Je Ryan
John Clay
New London
Conn
Thames River
Distinguished foreigners meet as guests of President at lunch
Oveter Bay June 27 a distinguished luncheon party assembled at Saga more Hill as guests of President Roosevelt Sir Chentung Liang Cheng retiring Chinese minister bid farewell before leaving America The Norwegian minister at Washington and Admiral Dahl of the Norwegian cruiser Haarfagere joined Secretary Metcalf on the gunboat Yankton Also present were Captain Richard Wain naval general board Captain W W Wetherspoon John Boyle sculptor B P Osberg and Ernest Ingersoll authors
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Oveter Bay
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Chentung Liang Cheng
America
Washington
Admiral Dahl
Haarfagere
Oyster Bay
Metcalf
Yankton
Richard Wain
Naval General Board
W. W. Wetherspoon
John Boyle
B. PF Osberm
Ernest Ingersoll
Knowing What to Eat Put Above Culture by Noted English Doctor
London June A gathering of great doctors under the presidency of the lord mayor urged a fashionably dressed audience at the Mansion House to adopt a simple diet for both rich and poor. Sir James Crichton-Browne argued wage earners waste money on food and urged teaching the poor to choose cheap but palatable fare, noting porridge has high protein value and criticizing patent sauces.
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London
Mansion House
James Crichton-Browne
England
Still Confident Standard Oil Leaders Are Summoned to Appear
San Francisco reports show a hopeful mood at Standard Oil strike HQs as telegraphers union officials and executives claim the crisis is under control. They say substantial business continues, hundreds of messages pile up daily, and no general walkout is planned unless orders are issued.
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Standard Oil
San Francisco
Chicago
Small
Western Union
Postal Companies
Subpoenas Issued in Standard Oil Case at Chicago
Subpoenas were issued in the United States district court for officers of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey and Indiana. Rockefeller and officials named include John D Rockefeller and Henry H Rogers with Indiana’s J A Mowett and others. Judge Landis insisted on information about the companys finances, threatening subpoenas to obtain it. The Standard Oil company faces possible fines up to 29.24 million dollars on 1462 counts after a long trial over illegal freight rates with the Alton road.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Standard Oi Company
New Jersey
iStandard Oil Company
Indiana
Rockefeller
New Jersey Company
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
Henry H. Rogers
W. H. Tittor
C.pratt
William P. Howe
Charles T. White
Indiana Concern
J. A. Mowett
W. P. Cowan
GW. L. Stahl
Standard Company of Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
Alton Road
Ainst
Defense rests as state questions Annie Kidd testimony
The defense rested after outlining its view of the hypothetical question. The state then called Annie Kidd provoking a dispute over the admissibility of her testimony.
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Fense
Annie Kidd
Fitzsimmons to Meet Johnson in Six Round Clash
New York, June 27. Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight champion finally lands a match after being turned down by all present contenders. He will fight Bob Fitzsimmons, the ex heavyweight champ, in a six round bout at a Washington Sporting Club show in Philadelphia on July 1. Each fighter gets 30 percent of the gross with 61 percent to be divided. Fitzsimmons, in good health, trains at his New Jersey farm and is ready to enter the ring at a moment’s notice. Johnson will begin training soon.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Bob Fitzsimmons
Washington Sporting Club
Philadelphia
Fitzsimmons
New Jersey
Johnson
Tornado Kills Three in Indian Territory Oil Fields
A tornado swept through Sapula near Sapulpa on June 27 killing three men, including John Rober a derrickman. The storm damaged oil wells and gas facilities valued at about $250000 and started a fire not yet under control.
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Indian Territory
Sapula
J T
John Rober
Othr
Derr
Dari
Irrigated land tract opens in Billings with officials present
The formal opening of the first complete tract of irrigated land finished by the reclamation service was held in Billings Montana. Secretary James Garfield and other officials attended. First draw includes A Chatwick Kirksville Mo William Clark Wilmont Neb J R Jarvis Atkins Iowa Frank S Baker Buffalo N D J F Kerfoot Ottumwa Town Alva E Malcolm What Cheer Iowa.
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Iowa
Billings
Mont
Reclamation Service
National Government
Secretary of the Interior
James Garfield
A. Chatwick
Kirksville
William Clark
Wilmont
Neb
J. R. Jarvis Atkins
Frank S. Baker
Buffalo
N. D
J. F. Kerfoot
Ottumwe Town
Alva E. Malcom
Holmes Denies Tip Off Cotton Conspiracy Charge
Washington reports June 27 that E. C. Holmes Jr. former assistant statistician at the agricultural department denies tipping off Cotton, while on trial for conspiring to defraud.
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Washington
Heads of a Gang Held as Inspectors Probe Three County Offices
Postoffice Inspectors in this county investigate robberies at Coal Valley Reynolds and Taylor Ridge. Earl and Roy Chism, brought from Clinton, await transfer as evidence is gathered. Acknowledged gang heads confessed to multiple safeblowings, including other towns, with a chisel matching depot and post office entrances.
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Roy Chism
Clinton
C. L. Patterson
Postoffice Department
Coal Valley
Reynolds
Taylor Ridge
Patterson
T. J. Murphy
Joliet
Merrier
Chism
Postofficeans
Gane
Central
Trivoli
Ellisville
Washington
Yates City
Tremont
Chil Lcothe
Han City
Denver
Col
Complain of Sherman Law and Rap Deneen
The Illinois Pharmaceutical Association yesterday passed a resolution urging Congress to amend the Sherman antitrust law to permit reasonable trade agreements. It argued small dealers can protect themselves against large capital aggregations only if court decisions allow such combinations. The meeting defeated censure of Governor Deacen for opposing the board of pharmacy candidate recommendations, and endorsed three names for the governor. Officers include President John F. Bolhm, Secretary W. B. Day, and Treasurer George C. Bartels. Peoria hosts next meeting.
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Galesburg
Milnois Pharamceutical Association
Yesterdy
Congress
Convestion
Deacen
Association
State Board of Pharmacy
Butte Mail Carriers Go On Strike Over Wages
Butte Montana June 2. All mail carriers in the city quit last night declaring they cannot live in Butte on the current government wage scale. The action stems from dissatisfaction with pay.
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Butte
Mont
Gilbert Graves Soloist Appears With Petersen Band in Concert
Gilbert Graves headlines Petersen's band at Watch Tower tomorrow. Program includes Van Alstyne Over ture Shoulder Straps Guy Mannering selections from Maid Marian and The Maid and the Mummy themes, plus Indian and Spanish numbers. Notable pieces include Overture Raymond Bohemian Girl and The Diplomat with grand selections from The Hugue nots and other works.
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Petersen
van Alstyne
Guy Mannering
Asher Oveture
Raymond
Thomas Ae
Daniel Waltz
Adlyn
Meyerbee
de Koyen Gilbert Graves
Marek
Herbet
Rayburn Is Much Better After Shovel Assault
Walter Rayburn, struck on the head with a shovel by Oscar Wicks in Davenport, is reported much improved at St Luke's hospital where he is being cared for. Wicks surrendered to the Salvation Army and is being held pending the injury's seriousness. Also, sentencing of Eugene E. Schmitz for extortion was postponed until July 6 in San Francisco.
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Davenport
Oscar Wicks
Walter Rayburn
Salvation Army
St Luke's Hospital
Wicks
Schmitz
San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
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