Fear and Violence at the Coming Trial in Idaho
Boise reports tension ahead of the first Haywood trial with defense seeking a bill of particulars and both sides ready for court. Public calm masks fear of violence as threats and mass letters flood Governor Gooding, amid debate over conspired murder in the Steunenberg case.
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Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
William Haywood
Haywood
Ida
Couet d'Alene
Colorado
Frank B. Gooding
Fulda Man Takes Own Life Over Domestic Troubles
Alexander Coffitt, sixty, a prosperous Fulda resident, killed himself with a razor in Minneapolis after domestic troubles. He left a note asking to be taken to Fulda and cared for, dying minutes later from a severed jugular. Coffitt's property was valued at $12,000. his wife had just obtained a divorce decree. He had gone to Minneapolis to consult his brother and stayed at H P Lindquist’s home overnight.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Fulda
Alexander Coffitt
Coffitt
Hi F Brother
H. P. Lindquist
Milwaukee Road to Fight 2-Cent Law
St Paul May 23 Attorneys for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road will contest the legality of the two cent passenger fare law enacted by the recent legislature. Lawyers attend a conference in the east and will return in a week when action will begin on the ground that the law is invalid.
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St. Paul, Mian
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Hie
Freight rate law takes effect June 1 amid transit disputes
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul object to a new freight rate law, deeming it beyond constitutional authority while the two cent fare debate lingers. Road interests prioritize the freight measure, viewing it as more significant than passenger fare issues.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Senate refuses to remove Kelsey from Insurance post
Albany May 3 The senate reconfirmed Otto Kelsey as state superintendent of insurance one year from his original appointment by Governor Higgins. Only 24 of 26 votes needed for removal were cast in favor of Governor Hughes recommendation. Twenty seven votes opposed the removal. The decision drew applause from the floor and gallery.
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Albany
N. Y
Hils
Higgins
Senate
Otto Kelsey
Hughes
Ship Officers Win in New York May Report Shakeup
In New York on a May night a Coastwise steamer saw the resignations of a recon, third and fourth officers as an increase in waxon tad caused crew changes aboard the vessel. The event followed adjustments in the service with officers leaving the line.
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Wew
York
Cersinho Wedsesdar
Stammar P
Railway officers settle terms with most companies
A few exceptions held out but the outcome favors the men as substantial advances are granted. The Atlantic Coast Lumber, Guffey Oil, and Standard Oil are still undecided, yet expected to conform to the majority as officials deem the dispute settled and satisfactory.
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Atlantic Coast Lumber Company
Guffey Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Mlle de Massy Found Guilty of Manslaughter in First Degree
New York May 8 The jury in the case of Baroness An Isia Louise de Massy returned a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree at 11 50 last night with a recommendation for mercy.
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New York
N. Y
Post Office Inspectors Find West Virginia Printing Plant
Postoffice inspectors uncovered a printing establishment at New Cumberland West Virginia believed to turn out wholesale lottery tickets for distribution across New York Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia This followed the arrest of Samuel Conkle at Chester West Virginia for using the mails to defraud Also taken into custody were two other men The discovery included a cut for circulars advertising a drawing of 50090 by Ultra Rio Grande Lottery Company
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Pittsburg
Postoffice
Williamson, Lucas and
Craighead
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Samuel Conkle
Chester
W. Va
New Cumberland
Ultra Rio Grande Lottery Company
Conkle
PRESSMEN STRIKE LOOMS IN ST LOUIS AFTER UNION NEGOTIATIONS
In St Louis on May 8 a strike was ordered by the Webb Pressmen's union after failed talks with the Newspaper Publishers association over a new scale. The strike calls pressmen from all city newspaper offices except one.
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St. Louis, Mo
Webb Pressmen’s Union
Newspaper Publishers Association
McClellan Statue Unveiled in Washington Ceremony
President Roosevelt delivered the principal address at the unveiling of Major General George B. McClellan’s bronze equestrian statue. The ceremony in Washington featured Gen Frederick Grant and Governor Stokes, with Mrs. McClellan, Mayor McClellan and a nephew among the attendees, and a large military parade with regulars and militia.
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Washington, D. C
George B. McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Roosevelt
Frederick D. Grant
Stokes
New Jersey
McClellan
New York
George McClellan
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Taft
Garfield
Senator Wetmore
Henry C. Dwight
U. S. Volunteers
Society of the Army of the Potomac
J. Franklin Bell
Regular Army
National Guard
Fires Destroy Huron Bottling Plant and Berry Feed Mill
In Huron South Dakota on May 3 a fire originating from the heating plant destroyed the Blum Brewing Co bottling plant, a 25 by 100 foot building with about $3,000 loss insured. The Berry feed mill was also damaged by fire, but swift firefighting averted major damage.
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Huron
Blum Brewing Company
Small Boy Burns Jewels in Bonfire in St Louis
Mrs J P French of 6719 Detmar Avenue reported the loss of jewels valued at 89000 after her son burned a sack containing the gems hidden in a waste paper basket. Neighbors saw two men searching through the ashes shortly after the blaze. Police were alerted and search continues.
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St. Louis
J. P. French
Detmar Avenue
Roosevelt nomination queried by Morton in Wheeling
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Assurance society and former secretary of the navy spoke in Wheeling on May 3. He said Theodore Roosevelt could have the nomination if he sought it and that the Republican National convention would likely nominate him by acclamation. Morton stated he is strongly partisan to the President and would not discuss politics.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Theodore Roosevelt
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Navy
Morton
Dam
Fragmentary remark on not seeking a third term
The quote notes a firm stance against a third term, claimed to be deliberate and not impulsive, with the speaker saying they were present when the decision was written. It emphasizes resolve and an intentional, nonimpulsive choice.
Minister Deposed From Ministry
New York May 3 Rev Jere Knode Cooke who left Hempstead L I where he served as rector of St George Episcopal church for five years was deposed from the ministry. The action followed a letter from the departed clergyman to the bishop asking his removal. A missing inheritance case is linked as Floreta Whaley, an heiress of 125000, vanished from her grandmother’s home.
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New York
N. Y
Jere Knode Cooke
Hempstead
L. I
St. George Episcopal Church
Zio Burgess
Cooke
Cook
Floreta Whaley
Famous tenor attempts death by own action
Milan May 8 Arcangelo Roasi, a tenor with the Conreldi Opera company in San Francisco during the earthquake, after fright and losing his voice, attempted suicide yesterday by drawing his tongue with a pair of scissors and thereby harmed himself.
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Milan
Arcangelo Roasi
Conreldi Opera Company
San Francisco
General Kuroki arrival greets Seattle in 1910 Jamestown Expo
American and Japanese citizens unite to honor General Kuroki and staff upon arrivals from the Orient. Governor Mead hosts a brilliant reception at the Rainier Club as Sanitary crowds line the waterfront. Japanese stores close in tribute and fireworks light Elliott Bay. A hundred schoolgirls sing the national anthems while flowers blanket the General’s carriage.
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Seattle
Wash
Kuroki
Orient
Puget Sound
Teia
Ranier Club
Albert #. Mead
Elliott Bay
Earthur
Stafus
Ge Cort
Trouble Brewing in Central America Feared War Spillover
Washington reports tensions between Mexico and Guatemala over extradition of General Lima in connection with President Barillas assassination. Officials fear a revolutionary plot in Guatemala aided by Veracruz allies, even as a peace accord seeks to curb Central American war and avert wider conflict before the Hague conference.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Guatemala
Lima
Barillas
Seriaum
Americas
United States
Nicaragua
Honduras
Amapala
Washington
Mozleo
State’department
Root
Bacon
Guelf
Bodies recovered after Charleston mine disaster and concert praise
Last night three more bodies were removed from the Whipple shaft in Charleston, bringing the death toll to fourteen. The mine is to be repaired and operations resume Monday. Meanwhile a refined stage show by an excellent company drew praise, with Miss Ackley and Miss Deering singled out for superb performances and strong audience approval.
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Charleston
W. Va
Flarge
Misa Ackley
Milas Deering
Giolin
Jps
Misa Mitler
Katherine Eaeh
Ross Hickerwell
Fairchild Trial Set for Next Monday
New York May 8 Counsel for the defendant arranged with the district attorney for the appearance next Monday of Charles S. Patrohild former secretary of the treasury. He was indicted in December on six counts charging forgery in the third degree over bond transactions of the Ute Insurance Company.
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New York
District Attorney's Office
Charles
Patrohild
Secretary of the Treasury
Ute Inaurance Company
Night Fire Destroys Hotel Carolina in Durham
A late night blaze in Durham on May 3 wrecked the four story Hotel Carolina, a frame structure in the city center. The fire caused about $176,060 in damage, insured. All occupants escaped unharmed, many in nightclothes.
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Durham
N. C
Carolina
Witty Ie
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Taymood
Defense
Bill of
Kelsey
Mlle. DE Massy
Post Office
Nglellan
Cipal
General Mc
Clellan
Phew
Hom
Mead
Central America
Ington
Barillan
Tunta
Cam Sell
Joxe Lima
Simmig
Cabrera
Barrillas
Guatenalan
Tima
Fairchild
Durham, N. C
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