Judge Limits Haywood Defense in Idaho Conspiracy Case
Boise June 28 The Haywood case sees cross examination of McGee with little development. Esterly challenges Orchard testimony and recalls a 190 is charged with threats. Judge Woodhull curbs defense proof of a counter conspiracy to Colorado and Coeur d Alenes related to the Western Federation. Boyce cites Salt Lake 1908 rifle club remark and argues state troops misuse. Court also upholds per diem ban for county superintendents in McCullough case. case moves to higher courts.
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James H. Hawley
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Colorado
Boyce
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May Keep Saloons Out Dry Territory Ruling Ohio
Findlay Ohio June 28 The Ohio Supreme Court upholds a law creating a dry territory. In a separate item the jury in the Standard Oil antitrust case reported it could not reach a verdict and was discharged with rumors of a seven to five split for conviction versus acquittal.
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Findlay
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Illinois county superintendents not entitled to per diem
Circuit Judge Creighton has sustained the decision limiting per diem pay for county superintendents in Illinois. The ruling clarifies that holdover duties or school law interpretations do not authorize additional daily allowances. Further details on the case and potential implications were not provided.
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Springfield
Creighton
Restes case as expert says defendant sound not insane
Medical expert Dr J S De Jarnette testified that Judge Loving would be angry from provocation but not insane. Prosecution rested after reviewing Loving life and alleged effects on mind from experiences and crime.
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Estes
Joliet Men Sue the Pennsylvania Railroad
In Pittsburgh on June 28 three damage suits totaling 140000 dollars were filed in federal court against the Pennsylvania Railroad by Joliet residents injured in the Mineral Point wreck of February 22. Plaintiffs are John J. Clyne postmaster Everett J. Murphy Joliet warden and Henry P. Pipenbrink Joliet businessman.
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Everett J. Murphy
Joliet Penitentiary
Henry P. Pipenbrink
Saloonkeeper fights Sunday closing law in Seymour
Seymour Wisconsin June 28 A Stam mer saloonkeeper arrested for keeping open after 11 o clock Sunday night will challenge the ordinance claiming it reads Shall be closed each and all week days at 11 o'clock p m He argues Sunday is not a week day Arcola Illinois June 28 Five weeks ago 15 year old Charles Clapp of Arcola sank into a trance and remains unconscious life supported by feeding tube with normal pulse and respiration continuously.
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Charles Clapp
Western Freight Classification Raises Minimums Across Territory
Freight rates between the Mississippi and Rocky Mountains rise 5 percent as western railroads increase minimums on carload shipments and adjust classifications. The western committee at Charlevoix, Michigan, will meet July 16 to ratify 425 subjects led by F. O. Becker. Changes affect furniture minimums, liquid carbonic acid, binding twine, pianos, farm wagons, and intriguing shifts include incandescence bulbs and autos moving to second class rates.
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Rocky Mountains
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Charlevoix
Mich
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Aldermen Strike Leaves Madrid With One City Father
Madrid Iowa faces a municipal pinch as aldermen quit over 50 cent meetings leaving one city father. Governor Cummins may appoint successors amid a dispute between city solicitor and attorney general over appointment power. Meantime a postmen’s strike in Butte fizzled as most carriers returned.
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Boone
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Bryce
Rock Island to gain line through Central Georgia deal
New York June 28 The Times says control of the Central Georgia railroad bought by Oakleigh Thorne and Maraden J Perry may pass to Rock Island Frisco groups after two years. An understanding keeps Central independent during the period. Chicago June 28 The Burlington route lease of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy to itself has been rescinded and control reverts to the Burlington on Monday.
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Thorne
Perry
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San Francisco
Chicago
Chicago, Burington & Quincy
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Raisway Company
Permanent Arbitration at The Hague Conference Faces Judge Selection
Delegates at The Hague agree the first major session will push arbitration toward a permanent tribunal. The key hurdle is selecting judges of integrity and high character to earn universal confidence. Italy will oppose Britain's automatic mine proposal and back a French stance on war declaration timing.
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Hague Arbitration Tribunal
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Great Britain
Iowa Editors Pay Rock Island a Call
Late this afternoon several Southern Iowa Editorial association members in Davenport visited Rock Island on an automobile tour of three cities and nearby beauty spots. They attended two business sessions, discussed topics of interest to newspaper men, and planned a banquet at the Commercial club. Tomorrow's morning officer elections will close the sessions.
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Soae
Southern Iowa Editorial Association
Davenport
Rock Island
Commercial Club
Commercial Association
Harvard Yale Freshman Eight Race at New London
Harvard freshman eight defeated Yale by a length and a half in ideal conditions on June 28 at New London with times of 5 18 for the mile and 8 55 for the half mile. Yale later won the four oared race by a boat length over Harvard in 21 01 to 21 13 with Harriman’s motor boat incident drawing attention.
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Attempt to Exempt John D as Oil Witness Faces Setback
The incident involved Harriman and Schweppe during a race aboard ships Arrow and Gresham. Harriman was detained as an ordinary prisoner until after the event, then released but his yacht restrained at the navy yard. The episode could carry a $500 fine for the yacht owner for breaking racing rules.
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Harrman
Harriman
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Bulmer
Navy Yard
Judge Landis Demands Rockefeller Testify in Oil Case
In Chicago on June 28 Judge Landis refuses to withdraw subpoenas targeting John D. Rockefeller in the Standard Oil case. Attorney Miller urges revealing informants while the court presses for direct testimony about corporate ownership and connections between Standard Oil of New Jersey and Indiana.
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Jume
Standard Oil Company
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Alters
Miller
Standard Oil Company of
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Indiana
Rockefeller
Standard Oileompany of
Rock Islanders Eye George E Perkins Mail Device Contender
Washington dispatch reports government favoring Burr mail exchange to prevent wrecks and injuries from sacks. Tests in 1906 07 show the device handling up to 260 pounds at high speed, with cost estimates of 45 to 60 dollars per car. George E Perkins of Atkins Iowa advocates another competing design backed by local capital. Rock Islanders remain hopeful despite a prior commission against adoption and expect another review before final action.
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Burr Mail Exchange
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Rock Island
Des Moine
Atlantic City
Guy Adams
Posity Department Commission
Adams
Iowa
George E. Perkins
Atkinson
Argus
Excur sions to Dry Pennsylva nia Lines Planned
The Pennsylva nia lines west will run Saturday excursions from East Liverpool to connect with Pittsburg saloons. The first trip is July 2, marking the end of the first full week saloons are closed by law in Wellsville and East Liverpool. Extra runs to Wheeling and Cleveland are planned.
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Cleveland
Pennsylvania
China’s Emperor Thanks Roosevelt for Indemnity Remission
The emperor of China sent personal thanks to President Roosevelt for remission by the United States of most of the Chinese indemnity. Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, Chinese minister, conveyed the cablegram from the Chinese foreign office praising the act as a noble display of friendship and international justice.
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Oyster Bay
Celebration ends YMCA building fund canvass in Davenport
The Davenport YMCA finishes a $50,000 public subscription drive at 11 AM with steady growth to the target. E. S. Crossett pledges a matching amount if the goal is reached. A site will be chosen this summer and work may start soon. A celebration is set for 7 45 PM tomorrow at Second and Main with Ellery's band.
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E. S. Crossett
Second
Main Streets
Ellery
Jones local option law upheld as constitutional
In Columbus Ohio on June 28 the supreme court declared the Jones local option law valid allowing dry territory by petition across 12 residential districts of municipalities. The ruling preserves municipal control over liquor sales and supports petition driven establishment of dry districts.
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Ohio
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