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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
Greenville Ohio reports Harry Orchard confessed to a broad chain of crimes. An article recounts diplomatic intrigue over a petition for Jewish treatment and a Russian response, with McCormick urging action and Count Lamedort contemplating the matter amid public pressure.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor discusses a claimed formula that supposedly eliminates combustion. He notes the heating capacity would be negligible and criticizes sensational claims by inventors of miraculous chemicals. The New York Post questions any real scientific achievement behind such supposed breakthroughs.
The article muses on naming a Spanish baby for a prince, hints at historical kings of Spain, and discusses the U.S. sea post service on ocean steamers aiding mail delivery. It cites Postmaster General Meyer and remarks on reactions to German views and French visitors at the Carnegie Institute. A Montana man predicts apocalypse in ten days, while a Watseka link mentions a stork-shaped fountain drinking trough.
Retired mine official Fred Bradley of San Francisco was maimed for life by a bomb concealed by Orchard and dvcrsivy rebels amid a revenge motive. Colorado figures including Sherman Bell and others faced assassination attempts linked to Orchard in a wave of plotted killings tied to labor disputes.
Bolue Idaho January details Alfred Horsley alias Harry Orchard testifies about a brutal crime spree linked to the Western Federation of Miners. He describes mine bombings killings and plots to assassinate Gov Peabody and others as part of a wide conspiracy led by Haywood and Moyer.
Minneapolis man George Kadelbach purportedly writes a confession to his brother in law Henry Clasen mailed from Delano detailing the killing of Mrs. Catherine McCart found in a well. He says she begged him to kill her and himself while he contemplates death by his own action. Police doubt the confession and search near Long Lake for Kadelbach.
The contract for the new state capitol in South Dakota was awarded Wednesday to H. Olben of Stillwater Minnesota for 528 552 The building will be constructed of granite and limestone.
An account recounts Haywood Moyer and Pettibone orchestrating violent plots including mine explosions and attempted attacks on Governor Peabody of Colorado. Witness statements describe payments of 200 and 300 dollars, bribes to recruit men, and plans to wreck Cripple Creek depots resulting in fatalities.
Confessed murderer Murry Orchard details in court that the Steunenberg assassination was prompted by Haywood and plotted with Moyer Pettibone and himself. He claims financing by Haywood and execution after a failed attempt involving Jack Simpkins. Orchard lists 18 victims and describes attempts on Gov Peabody Judge Goddard Judge Gabbert Gen Sherman Bell and others, plus kidnapping and bigamy. His testimony, though challenged, remains unshaken as more crimes surface including thefts at Cripple Creek and Cripple Creek social indiscretions.
In Trucksville Pa a household tragedy unfolds as Mrs Kelly mistakes arsenic for baking powder and bakes it into pies. The Montgomery family, workers, and visitors consumed the pastry leading to eleven deaths or near deaths including one child dying and several in grave condition. A hired man Joseph Brown died and Kellys two children plus three visiting children face varying outcomes with one child dying and another not recovering. Eleven yachts begin a 600 mile Bermuda race from Gravesend Bay.
Washington reports the civil service commission amended rules to bar all competitive classified workers from taking active part in political campaigns while keeping their right to vote and speak privately on political subjects. An executive order by the president issued the rule
Philip W. Kemplen, sought by Capitol National Bank of St Paul for alleged defalcation of 10000 dollars, was arrested in Seattle on Wednesday. Police report no further details available pending investigation.
Idaho opening statement accuses William D. Haywood and federation leaders of a widespread conspiracy dating 15 years to murder and terror, aiming to control politics and perpetuate power. Hawley links Caldwell crime and Coeur d'Alene troubles to a pattern of assassinations as a means of living. The inner circle allegedly pushed murder as policy to silence opposition and secure influence.
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that most U S railroads form through routes with fixed rates. It concerns 10 million pounds of sugar stored in Omaha before tariffs, holding that sugar cannot move under later through rates and that retroactive tariff effects are banned. The ruling defines through rate unity from origin to destination and upholds that a combination through rate is as binding as a joint rate.
A Turkish sailing vessel laden with contraband arms and powder bound for Tripoli exploded near Port Zaraa siz. All hands and about 80 accompanying fishermen were drowned. Local officials said the crew tried to land their cargo during guard absence. Authorities sent boats to deter landing before the explosion.
Five people die when a gasoline filled car explodes after a derailed freight train near Reddick and Danville I. The blast shatters windows miles away and destroys chimneys. Earlier incidents report an air motor explosion at Port Blanchard killing two and injuring others, plus a Knoxville Sentinel newspaper plant fire causing about $20,000 damage.
Pattern No 6711 describes a dainty overgarment worn over a sep Gynte waist with green peau de sole edges piped in panne velvet. The design features wide shoulder ticks, front fullness, velvet buttons, and options for edge finishes. Sixteen bust sizes are listed. pattern price is 10 cents with ordering via coupon.
Describes a silk skirt pattern with a jimellated petticoat for proper fit and smooth hip trim. Features a circular edge finish with two narrow ruffles, a full gathered flounce, and a dust ruffle. Shows fabric options green taffeta, Du Mohair, sateen, calico and muslin. Indicates yardage for 26 inch waist and available sizes 22 to 32 inches.
Vernon Holt, 15, of Montgomery county, long noted for having no teeth, begins cutting two front teeth in a remarkable case. Dentists call it extraordinary and record-worthy amid staged medical notes.
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