Harry Orchard Pleads Guilty In Murder Case
Wednesday's court session drew a crowded room as Judge Wood ordered sentence for Harry Orchard in the Frank Steunenberg murder. Orchard admitted guilt after withdrawing a not guilty plea and testified at prior trials. the sentence is death by scaffold on May 15, with discussions of possible commutation to life.
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Wood
Harry Orchard
Frank Steunenberg
Altho
Orchard
Mr. Orchard
Whitney
Pardoning Board
Steunenberg
Canyon County
William D. Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
George A. Pettibone
John L. Simpkins
Haywood
Moyer
Ada County
Pettibone
Tudke Wood
United States
Nolle
Bar
Board of Pardons
Interests in Caldwell Personal News From The Week
Caldwell residents report court juror duties by Glover from New Plymouth. W W Plummer of Chicago brings household goods. Dorman Land Co cooperative plan promotes Idaho investment with no cash payment. Charley Coone and others transact business. several 5 acre Mountain View tracts sold for small fruit development. Dem central committee meets in Caldwell with Bryan as preferred nominee. J R Lamb notes democratic strength and local politics. F M Herrington arrives from Wisconsin with 40 acres to farm and build, bringing maple flooring for a new house.
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J. J. Chamberlain
Oregon
Caldwell
Dorman Land Co
Mountain View Addition
F. M. Herrington
Shiocton
Wisconsin
Harrington
Canyon County
Committee Suggests Wool Packing Reforms Across West
Delegates from Idaho Wool Growers visit Washington and Boston to oppose Burkett Bill and push for a 16 mph minimum live stock train speed. They report on packing faults such as dirt, excessive twine, branding paint, and mixed fleeces, urging tighter isolation of fleece lots and cleaner packing to compete with Australian wools.
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Fred W. Gooding
National Wool Growers’ Association
L. L. Ormsby
Boise
Idaho Wool Growers’ Association
Washington
Burkett
West
Idaho
American National Live Stock Association
Texas
National Wool Groweral Association
Helena
Mont
Senate
House
Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Roosevelt
James Wilson
Boston
J. M. Wilson
National Wool Growers
Atlantic Seaboard
Frank Trotter to edit Star Observer weekly
The Star Observer announces Frank Trotter of Caldwell will handle all editorials and local news each week. He is hailed as a bright young man shaping public opinion for Star. Citizens urged to support the new weekly publication.
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The
Star Observer
Star
Frank Trotter
Caldwell
Trotter
New Watch Star
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Woods
G. W. Glover
New Plymouth
W. W. Plummer
Chicago
Charley Coone
Bliss
Board of Trade
Babcock Bishop
Independent
Cc. S. Perren
Hot Springs
Russel Smith
C. C. Siggens
John Lemp
Pocatello
Bob Hays
Liquor Dealers’ Association
W. BE. Pierce
St. Patrick’s Day
Jack McDonald
Emerald Isle
Captain Little
Jap Duncan
Jordan Valley
Turner
Duncan
Mountain View
Dave Lamb
Payette
Dave
Mr. Lamb
Democratic County Central Committee
Jackson
Jefferson
Bryan
George D. Stafford
Stafford
Johnson
Eastern
Burkett Leasing Bill
Peter G. Johnston
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