Miners Defend Wages Fight as Orchard Accusations Face Scrutiny
Boise dispatches depict defense witnesses challenging Orchard’s account of the Cripple Creek strike incidents. W B Easterly, imported by Mine Owners as a strike breaker, testifies he fought fairly and denounces Orchard as false. Other witnesses including J Wolff and W Horton recount tensions, beatings, and attempts to blow up non union property.
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Seattle Star
Boise
W. B. Easterly
Haywood
Davin
Orchard
Moyer
Hasterly
Easterly
Cripple Creek
Mine Owners’ Association
Seo
Hoish
Wm. Horton
Max Melich
Denver
Joe Mikulich
Moor Will Tell World That Orchard Is a Liar
Marion Moor, Western Federation of Miners executive committee member, faces allegations by Orchard on the stand of plotting a dynamite campaign. Orchard claimed Moor mailed a letter to Mrs. Orchard from Cape Nome to mislead, while Moor allegedly pursued residency in Canyon City to attempt to influence Gov. Peabody. Moor declared he would testify to reveal the truth.
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Marion Moor
Western Federation
Orchard
Moor
Fourth of July Special at Pitth Piper Taft Tackle
A sale at 1084 Second Ave offers specials on fishing tackle and Sig cut prices for July 4 events. The retailer promotes notable discounts during the holiday.
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Pitth Piper & Taft
Second
Miner Lashes to Pole in Telluride Sun
Peter Mackt testifies that soldiers lashed him to a telegraph pole in Telluride after he refused to clean officer sinks. He describes inhuman treatment and near death, calling it a stark defense exhibit in the case.
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Noe
Telluride
Peter Mackt
Rustae
Miner Davis Named Leader in Crip Fleet Dynamite Plot
In ROK July 4 report Orchard accuses W F Davis known as Big BI of leading dynamiters tied to a Crip Fleet attack at the naval yard. The article notes Davis as the miner identified by Orchard.
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ROK
W. F
Big Bi) Davis
Orchard
Schilling's Best Coffee Promise Returns Money
The grocer refunds your money if you dislike Schilling's Best coffee. The note markets coffee as a value choice in the coffee country, promising customer satisfaction and refunds through participating grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Editor O Neill Accused Of Lying In Orchard Testimony
John M. O Neill editor of the Miners Magazine and longtime Western Federation figure swore to numerous falsifications in Orchard story. He is described as a writer of ability who helped sway Colorado public opinion in favor of the accused men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labbert
Aupreme Court of Colorado
Orchard
Bosh
John M. O'Neill
Miners’ Magazine
Colorado
Owney Barnes blamed as bomber maker by Orchard
In Boise a man called Orchard claims the miner Owney Barnes taught him to make bombs in a single season though they were strangers. Barnes, an Irish prospector who lost both feet, disputes the accusation and vows to confront the alleged speaker.
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Boise
Hole
Owney
Barnes
Frontieraman
Orchard
Bemp
Civil Service Exams Dates Listed for Washington
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for state department service in Washington. Test dates are Bellingham September 11 18 and October 16 North Yakima October 3 Port Townsend September 11 October 16 Seattle September 11 October 4 and 16 Spokane September 11 October 11 and 16 Tacoma September 11 October 7 and 16 Walla Walla September 11 October 1.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
State of Washington
Bellingham
North Yaki
Port Townsend
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Walla
Bad Plumbing Bad Health Promises Modern Baths
Local ad from G HM Brown Plumbing Co at 231 Pine promises affordable modern baths lavatories and sinks with estimates for installation and price quotes, highlighting home improvement options for improving health through better plumbing.
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Brown Plumbing Co
New Incorporations Reported by Secretary of State
Olympia July 4. Articles filed include King Bay Mining Development company Beattie 1,000,000 James Casey Alfred Parker M Lindley Naval Liquor company Seattle 2,500 KR Simon and R Mariouson Alaska Galena company Seattle 500,000 R H Parsons W W Catlin Willis B Herr.
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Olympia
King Bay Mining & Development Company
Beattie
James Casey
Alfred ©. Parker
M. ¥. Lindley
Naval Liquor Company
Seattle
Simon
R Mariouson
Alaska Galena Company
R. H. Parsons
W. W. Catlin
Willis B. Herr
Riot at Jackson Public School principal wedding serenade
Police quelled a synthetic riot Monday night at the residence of William M. Whitelaw, principal of Jackson public school, who recently married. A crowd of youths saluted with tin cans and noise makers breaking windows and damaging the building during the serenade.
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Star Special Service
Gverett
Wiliam M. Whitelaw
Jackson Public School
Tere
Miss Mattie Harbee Dies After Illness in Kent
Miss Mattie Harbee who came here from the past a few weeks ago died Monday evening of dropsy. The funeral was Tuesday at the home of her brother Rev. S. Holmes before the body was shipped to Seattle to be cremated. Mr and Mrs John Bissell visit her sister Mrs Wilson at Peaserion. Sedley Bros who bargained to buy Mrs M Olson's saloon have decided not to conclude negotiations.
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Star
Kent
Mattie Harbee
Holmes
Seattle
John Bissell
Wilson
Peaserion
Windsor Trust teller flees with 96000 dollars
Chester B. Ranyan a paying teller at Windsor Trust Co Chicago took a suitcase containing over 96000 dollars and disappeared. Detectives pursue him as authorities investigate the bank theft. Frisco dispatch notes Mayor Schrmitz listening to cannons while in his cell. Other items mention a statue unveiling in Prescott and logging camps in British Columbia remaining closed.
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Chester B. Ranyan
Windsor Trust Co
Chicago
Frisco
Schrmitz
Black Hills
South Dakota
Prescott
Anna
Brogge
Capt
William “Bucky
Holmes Jury Fails to Agree in Arlington Case
The durors in the Holmes case report no verdict after considering the sensational cotton leak. They were discharged and Holmes released on a new ten thousand dollar bond. He will be retried.
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AM Alhngton
Holmes
Aie
Wireless link spans 800 miles between Sherman and Tatoosh
Star of Service from San Francisco notes yesterday afternoon the Wireless telegraph operator aboard the transport Sherman connected with the Tatoosh operator in Washington after instruments were installed. The distance between the two points is about 800 miles. Citizens are urged to celebrate the Fourth of July at Bremerton.
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Star of Service
San Francisco
Sherman
Tatoosh, Wash
Here
Tatooshie
Puget Sound Shipping Leads Market Through Year
The Puget Sound district shows a dramatic rise in shipping activity in the year ending 1907, doubling 1906 figures. At year start it ranked fourth among ports, with New York San Francisco and Boston ahead, while by mid year Puget Sound surged as San Francisco faced sharper competition. The district averaged 2,716 sailors per month in the just finished year versus 1,146 in 1906.
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Star
Port Townsend
United States Shipping Commissioner
District of
Puget Sound
Porte
San Francisco
Boston
San Vranelecg
Navy yard to burn large wood pile this week
At Bremerton the navy yard will burn a wood pile 50 feet high and 200 feet long after it could not be moved quickly. Officials allow removal outside but lack of teams delays action. Hospital steward H E B Sausser moved to flagship Charleston. Albany returned from a cruise near Vashon Island and Seattle to adjust companies.
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Bremerton
Navy Yard
H. EB. Sausser
Charleston
Norfolk Navy Yard
Albany
Vashon Island
Seattle
William Pedersen
Seattle General Hospital
W. L. Heiskell
Indianapolis
Japanese eateries raise prices amid market shifts
Amid a wave of price increases in American dining, Japanese owners raise meal costs to 16 cents from 10. Laundry services jump 26 percent, barbers raise shaving to 15 cents and haircuts to 35 cents as part of broader inflation effects on small businesses.
Death Sentences for Pawn Shop Robbers and Riga Bandits
ST. PETERSBURG July 4 Four of the participants in a pawn shop robbery here June 12 have been tried by court martial and condemned to be hanged. Eight bandits at Riga have been sentenced to death.
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ST. Petersburg
Riga
Good Citizenship Promotes Local Fire Insurance Choice
A short note urges residents to buy fire insurance locally when prices match imported articles, citing Washington Fire Insurance Company and the Lowman Building as anchors for domestic coverage.
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Washington Fire Inssurance Company
Lowman Bldg. Oon
Mason Reported Drowned in Prince Albert Sound
Mason, who left Seattle about a month ago in the launch Meteor to prospect for placer gold in Prince Albert Sound, is reported drowned. His boat was found wrecked near Kayak Island Katalla, though authorities confirm the loss.
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IL. Ll. Mason
Seattl
Os Prince Sound
Advicen
Valdez
Katalla
Mason
Anda
Prince Albert Sound
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