Haywood Trial Opens With Orchard Confession
Idaho trial begins as Harry Orchard testifies on the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. Orchard, a key witness, confesses the actual killer, while William D. Haywood faces charges of being an accessory and participating in the fatal bombing outside Steunenberg’s Boise home on December 30, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bokse
Harry Orchard
State of
Idaho
William D. Baywood
Frank Steunenberg
Boise
Orchard
Steuenberg
Haywood
Steunenberg
Hurtood
Gold Mine in Wheat Explains Heredity Power
The article describes how a single kernel of wheat can be worth vast sums due to heredity. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture explains plant breeding magic, noting a lone kernel may yield immense value. Prof. Hars discusses magic seeds and the lasting impact of a potent specimen from the Minnesota experiment station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amonut Meperé
Washington
W. M. Ways
Minnesota Experiment Station
Hars
Commonwealths
Feter Tideon
Minnesota
Great Northwest
Northwest
Filipino thrift urged by postal savings bank advocate
A Philadelphia meeting of the Americas Academy of Political and Social Science heard Prof E M Kommerer of Cornell discuss the Philippine islands banking growth. He noted Manila opened the first postal savings bank Oct 1 last year and by Jan 31 this year sixty two banks operated nationwide with 621 depositors and 392,500 in deposits. He stressed Filipinos must learn thrift through schools and bank officers to gain economic and political independence.
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Americania
Milipinos
Dhe Vilipino
Western Federation trial links Steunenberg murder plot
The article outlines alleged conspirators in the Western Federation of Miners including Haywood and Morer, detailing an extensive murder plot spanning Idaho and other states. It notes Governor Bonaparte's whisky ruling and presents various industrial, agricultural, and crime items from the era along with a fatal boiler explosion and a New Orleans fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenenberg
Idaho
Hawley
Frank Steunenberg
Blunn
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Morer and
Bonaparte
Carnegie
Oklo
Nathan Hawk
California
Folsom
Cal
Anatier
Sycamore
Ohito
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Boston
Irving Talley
United States
Baltimore
Atlanta
New Orleans
Peniston Amd
Chestnut Streets
English girl sparks riot in Omaha over Washington traitor label
A Nebraska high school incident in Omaha erupted after a student described George Washington as a traitor during a history class. The wife of another pupil stood in the crowd, and the dispute centered on views of the U.S. founder amid English upbringing and British history perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Arnold
Siueta
Noted specialist urges killing hopeless tuberculosis patients
National tuberculos is convention hears Dr Kropf advocate painless death for hopeless sufferers by morphine. Debate over morphine use. doctors favor creosote or other drugs. Proposals include home treatment, classifying consumptives for community care and separating schoolchildren into special classes.
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Tir S. A. Knopfl
New York
William
Germany
Washington
Tie
Kropf
Flick
Landis
Kuopit
Fulton
Dr. Lowman
San Francisco Trolleys Sees Limited Patronage Amid Strike
Railroads running more than half their cars despite union strikes. Public urged to favor the trolley to sustain transit. Stores warn clerks and workers not to ride under threat of dismissal. Omnibus services bring workers home from large dry goods stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
San Francisco
Economic Signals Point to Strong Local Business Surge
The article notes expanding commerce with bank payments as a proxy for activity and a higher May test showing local business volume at peak levels. It cites improved money supply, lower discount rates, steadier bread markets, and rising demand in distributive goods like apparel and home furnishings. Bank clearings reach $19 in the Chicago district, up from the prior period and year.
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Des Tor
Vailar
Chicago
Unseasonable Weather Dampens Retail Trade in New York Markets
Streetson's Commercial Report notes unseasonable cold and wet weather across the northern half of the country dampening retail activity. Shoes and leather markets are quiet, pig iron steady to firm in price, steel rails and structural steel show strong activity, and foreign iron remains scarce. Business failures in the U S total 140 for the week ending May with Canada at 14. compared to prior weeks and years.
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New York
Birmingham
United States
Mixed Farm Market Prices Across U S Cities
The report lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Buffalo, New York and Toledo. Prices include cattle 4.00 to 6.70, hogs 4.00 to 6.27, sheep 4.00 to 6.70, corn 814.00 to 22.50 per bushel, butter creamer 2.40, eggs and potatoes per bushel with varied center values, and clover seed prime at 9.25.
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Chicago
Conmon
Todianapolis
St. Louis
Caitlah
Ste
New York
Buteer
Cs Western
Toledo
Railways blamed as perils rise in United States
A sweeping critique argues American railroads suffer from gross neglect by managers facing rapid traffic growth. Widespread wrecks and unsafe equipment reveal a misalignment between finance focused control and core transportation needs, with long hours, worn locomotives, and overstrained crews blamed for today’s disasters. The piece singles out Great Northern President James J. Hill and faulted consolidations, urging rebuilding of physical plant and safety practices.
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United States
James J. U1
Great Northern
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Great Lakes
Uime
At Stock
I Buen
Hinmsters
Masters of Finance
Sotes of Surreal Events and Appointments In Maine Supreme Court
A jumble of erratic notices: TL Woodruff newly named to Maine Supreme Court has not had a portrait shot yet. Greenville Mississippi police chief William Quinn died by his own hand in his daughter’s presence. A suspect in a poisoning case faces Mem uel in Roanoke. Mike Markovitch and John Fonerbat die in a cave accident near Youngstown. The National Medien Psychosociation meets near Cincinnati. Captain Varey Bowen attacked by longshoremen amid a strike. sympathy strikes spread to Montrail. Attorneys for a Scotland Bank wrecker appear in Sioux Falls. bond reduced from 15,000 to 5,000. Secretary McGarr reviews a New York State plan for care of the insane operation. Minnesota authorities report the plan may be adopted.
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Tudge Chgyles TL Woodruff
Maine Seapreme Court
William Quinn
Greenville
Miss
Sam Moor
Nesto
Roanoke
Mike Markovitch
John Fonerbat
Sami Hink
Youngstmyn, O
National Medien
Bean
Damnstown
Cincinnnati
Varey Bowen
New York
Isk
Montrail
McGarr
Albany
Minn
Tears Kill Disease Claim From German Research
A translated German report from Copenhagen laboratory work claims tears can kill bacteria that cause human disease. The study says tears contain enzymes that, when heated or cooled, reduce bacterial growth similarly to other treatments, indicating a potential antimicrobial effect in the human body.
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Tr. CO. Lindah
Copenhagen
London
Lanett
Invention of a Telimeter by French Navy Officer M. Gerard
M Gerard, a French naval officer, invented a telimeter instrument to measure the height of visible objects without calculations. It uses a combination of two metering tips and a two-plate system to give a retractive reading, enabling quick estimates of height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gerard
Jin
Enad
Jews press for equal rights at Atlantic City hotel meeting
A New York Jewish group forms the Society for The Enforcement of Equal Rights to oppose hotel discrimination and push for state and nationwide laws. The effort aims to curb antisemitic treatment and secure legal protections for Jews and others.
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Marlborough-Blenteim
Rayner
Morglad
New York
Society For the Enforcement of Equal Rights
Hotel Snana
Where Grampus Is Plenty on Alaskan Coasts
Description of abundant beluga whales along the Alaskan shoreline north of the Aleutians, especially near river mouths and major streams. Notes migratory behavior guided by ice, harvest methods using heavy nets and spears, flesh and blubber value, and use of ivory teeth and hides for adornments and garments.
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Alnaken
Iver
Alaska
Alaskan
Aleutian
St Micheed
Huskoquim
Meot
Applying His Lesson in a School Drama
A public school in a crowded city stages a fable where children seek a witch’s secret of health. Golden-Hair and Blue-Ere climb a dangerous hill, vanish, then reappear as flowers for the sick. Timmy Brooks portrays Golden-Hair with evident depth while the teacher notes a caring act by his mother.
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Golden-Hair
Timmy Brooks
TouLn
No Need in Const Mr Jones Stirs Civic Pride
A New York Tribune writer named Jones pursues grand civic schemes to aid his town. He rushes into a political gathering, urging men to act, while others caution law and order. The scene features a fireman and a crowd as Jones pushes forward amid voices and a tense atmosphere.
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Jones
New York Tribune
Moon
Fragmented Readable Text From Historical Page
The readable fragments depict a humorous or dramatic exchange where a man discusses finances with a woman identified as Georget. She counts seven items or seven parts of his weekly salary, then contempts the amount, questioning if it is all there. The dialogue lacks clear setting.
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Peerei
Georg
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Colorado
William D. Haywood
Raywoop Listtenana
Frank Strvnenselag
Jasles Hawley
Presten Pion
Harry. Orchard
James
Parland
Alamo
Barks C. King
Dhukse Varlind
Sioux Falls
Sind
Wing
Carla
Cincinnati
Lornmitane
Vox
Wyondag
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Mylenowzh
Radoe
Estore
Grampus
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