Notable Deaths and Accidents Across Western States
A Wyoming and Northwest notes summary reports James R. Davis collapsing on stage in Butte from heart disease. Witlant Martin, a Southern Pacific brakeman, injured himself during a rail incident near Elke Nevada. Wages rose for the Ratte Plumbers at $7 per day for eight hours. Mrs. Catherine McKetechnie died at 89 in Laramie after emigrating from Scotland at age eight. A fire in an Oregon town caused deaths and $80,000 loss. Cheyenne bids for attic partitions at a $15,000 project failed to open. Cascade Montana storms damaged crops. A. J. White was arrested in Anaconda Mont for assault at a mine. Reno Nevada eyes sewer bonds of $500,000. Senator Nixon begins a Reno home project valued around $100,000. State dairy board to prosecute coloring in ice cream, violating laws. Three Helene Mont residents noted as heirs to a large estate. A Montana stockman and Boulder bank owner died aged 64. Numerous local notes on religion, trials, and regional events fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Davis
Butte
Witlant Martin
Elke
Nevada
Catherine McKetechnie
Scotland
Wea
America
West
Laramie
W. J. Smith
Smith
Richard Nicholson
Troutdale
Ore
Cheyenne
Cascade
Mont
Harry White
W. J. White
Cleveland
Anaconta
George J. Dean
Anaconda
Reno
George S. Nixon
Truckes
State Dairy and Pure Food Board of
Ntabo
Cute
Yell
Numnber
Peracne
Boulder Bank
Great Falls
Mhoradh
Umalirern
Montinu
Maintog
Haywood Freed By Jury's Not Guilty Verdict
William J. Haywood, famed defendant in a conspiracy and murder case, is released after a not guilty verdict delivered by a Boise jury after twenty one hours of deliberation. The trial drew heavy attention, with supporters praising the fair proceedings, while prosecutors vow to pursue charges against Moyer and Pettibone. Haywood expressed gratitude to the jury and Boise, visited his mother and family, and pledged continued confidence in law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
William J. Haywood
Ideho
Maywood
Haywood
Afney Nugent
Moyer
Pettibone
Darrow
Broadway
St. Luke's Hospital
Huly
Attorney Nugent
Western Federation of Miners
Fremont Wood
Charles H. Moyer
Federation
George A. Pettibone
Denver
Moyer and Pettibone
Adams
Simpkins
Orchard
Harry Orchard
Blouenbers
Histair
Rudy
Blethal
Sovtulint Urgan Zaulon
Kinguie V
Grdethnen
Bulief
Borah
Jomow H. Hawley
Jett Sanday Night
Hawley
Uith
Trahe
Hay+wood
F. Richardson
Ing
Murphy
Sys Ing
May Lead Socialists Haywood for 1908 Presidency
New York reports lawyer Moris Jurquil saying socialist leader William D Haywood, recently acquitted in the Steunenberg murder case, could be a 1908 presidential nominee. Haywood expected in the city next week for a demonstration as miners march in Butte with banners praising victory and Haywood. Philippine elections loom as island parties push for broad mobilization to reach a high registered vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moris Jurquil
Tithor
Willam D. Haywood
Steunenberg
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Trial near Mexican extradition sparks court request
In a perplexing case Jana 46 and Latevier face a fierceness charge tied to a supposed kidnapping plot. Torun Lelevier and others were detained after a disputed abduction claim with claim of Mexican government involvement. The defendants press for extradition and contest custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana
Latevier
Fudlamary Prriudices
Hie
Torun Lelevier
Dougier
Arie
Suidey
Lelevier
Marden
Mara
Ajured
Garabla
Lalevier
Vier
Bin
Hung Jury In Glaus Trial Reveals Board Influence
The San Francisco jury reports a hung verdict in the Glaus trial involving Louie Glens, board members, and executives from a telephone and telegraph company. Jury split seven for Gale Vicon and five for sequlital, with concerns about withheld rate data and agency influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaus
San Franudnco
Iyure
Louie Glens
Geoval Maniner
Pactic Sale Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chas. A. Boston
Oly Huberlege
Theodore A. Haleey
Gale Vicon
Sequlital
Benator W. W. Pettus Dies in Hot Springs NC
Obituary notes the death of Senator W. W. Pettus on Saturday in Hot Springs North Carolina. The report mentions Pettus as a former governor and references Alabama political figures including Joseph Johnston and J. H. Bankhead in connection with the era and state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toya
Johnson
Birmingham
Benator
W. W. Pettus
Hot Springs
N.C
Joseph Po Johnston
Marion
J. H. Bankhead
Benatar
Johneton
FIGHT BEING MADE ON POWDER TRUST
Government in Delaware federal court files Sherman act case against Dupont entities and 24 corporations with 17 individuals for restraining trade in gunpowder and explosives. Seeks receivers to take possession of alleged trusts property to restore competition and enforce federal law. The petition mirrors prior tob pact trust filings and requests dissolution of monopolistic arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toenday
United States
Wilmington
Del
Dupont De Nemours # Co
E. I. Dupont de Nemours Powder Company
New Jersey
Tob
Trust Pethition
Mayor Montemayor Named in Juarez Smuggling Sweep
El Paso reports Mayor Silvano Montemayor of Jiaares linked to a major smuggling investigation. Federal agents seized fourteen railroad cars filled with dry goods and clothing, uncovering a warehouse stockpile and large mercantile holdings tied to the case amid townwide tension and arrests of over thirty suspects including prominent businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Silvano Montemayor
Jiaares
Chiliuahua
Juarez
Montemayor
Montemayors
Kettonon & Dogelan
Nationalists Lead in Philippine Assembly Delegate Returns
Manila reports from fifty of eighty districts show Nationalists with thirty seats, Progressives ten, one Independent and one Catholic. In Manila the Nationalists win both districts with Senator Gomez claiming first district and Siete Lakhan contesting both Independence seats. Full returns expected in about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Firat Philippine Assembly
Tuvarday
Nathongliate
Comenador Gomez
Mieelty
Siete Lakhan
Te Twe sWeoke
Ara
Attorney Delmas Charged in San Fragelsco Bribery Case
M Delis the attorney defending Ila anyi whore in San Fragelsco wired the county clerk to send four copies of jury instructions from the Haywood case. The telegram cost $340 and the message referenced attempts to influence city supervisors.
Turkiye War Draws Blood Near Balontka and Hores
Report states Turkish forces repelled insurgents northeast of Balontka and near Hores in a battle that left many dead on both sides and reports of village destruction by artillery. A separate note mentions Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in New York denying plans to return to the stage while pursuing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hores
Kurnge
Turkey
Balontka
Wetillery
Wetillery, Aucowmtud
Minianire
Evelyn Thaw
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Lye
Minn. Thin
Woon
Olkee
Pettibone Bail Granted as Haywood Case Moves On
In a dramatic Canyon county proceeding Pettibone, third conspirator in the Haywood murder case, is granted $25,000 bail while Mayer remains in custody. The court ordered Pettibone’s case set for Tuesday October 1 as defense notes possible later bond. Key figures Harry Orchard and Dorse, with Pettibone’s defense led by Breen of Butte, shape the ongoing high profile mine war trial dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorse
Idaho
Charles Prewdent
Nam D. Haywood
Ot Binuienberg
Jiden Wood
Moyer
George A. Pettihione
Pettibone
Haywood
Petron
Harry Orchard
Bioney
Pettivone Wimswif
Mayer
Canyon County
Caldwed
Canyon
Ady
RuggeRind Lip
Peter Breen
Butte
Mone
Weelera Fedurtion
Minerare
Tir
Mr. Breen
Rois Fe
Doe Tel Bir
Boater
Breen
H Butte Union
Feders
Unclear excerpt on trial verdict and conduct
Fragmentary notes describe a trial in which the defendant faced charges, with mentions of guilt or innocence outcomes and perceived conduct of the proceedings. Strong entities are not clearly identifiable due to corrupt text, but references to a trial process and verdict are evident.
Weather Chaos Traps Texas Town as Cold Wave Hits
Disjointed OCR reports describe a severe weather event in Texas with warnings of extreme cold, high winds, and freezing temperatures. The strange account mentions damaged infrastructure, overturned tents, and animals affected, along with references to international tensions and a military misfire, creating a fragmented but impactful image of a storm’s reach and disruption.
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Wyoming
Northwest
Galuere
Houifedd
Waleed
Caebor
Carifeenida
Welemere
Coe
Hiram
Labor
Keats
Judge Wood
James
H. Hawley
M. Vaniduya
Senator Borah
Ole
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
EB. F Richardson
John F. Nugent
Bole
Edgar Wilson
Judge Wond
Tle
Wnong
Dodeyny
Frank Gooding
Anne
Vlanine
Larrys
Wade
Eligi
Bird
Brent
Walle
Femur
Mortley
John Murphy
The
Wenterm Federation of Minera
William D, Haywood
May
Pevora
Miners’ Union
Fuanil M
Vietory
Philipine
Tikes
Philippian Coneroes
Chou
Islanda
Putin
First Assembly
MOVER
Pettigone
Bryan
Wunam Os Eau
Walchy
McGreggor
Moule
Deercen
Duke
St Peter Ayargeunn
Fred Uwinters
Mnijerlal
Grand Duke
Peter
Emyland
Germany
Fevill
Beier
Wil
Japan
Aly Furupuan
Anieries
Mba
Mont Frog Hu
Pemun
Goldfield Miner
Kreane
Golan
Pital
Burne
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