Northwest Notes and Local Misfortunes Across Western States
A freight wreck west of Missoula, heavy fog kills two rail workers and wounds four. A Nevada boy burned by gasoline explodes, a Wash. businessman dies of heart failure. Hood River apples bring $1.00 to $2.25 per box. Banks in Oregon report ample cash, and Nevada mine operators seek relief. Western labor and rail news dominate, with layoffs at Northern Pacific and a missing baby near Green River Wyoming. Judge Harney dies in Montana, and court actions restrain Great Northern rail charges. The report covers regional finance, labor, accidents, and transportation matters.
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Harold Chine
Wis
Hood River
Oregon
Tacoma
Nevada
Washington
Wester Federation of Miners
Denver
Stones
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Mont
Green River
Wyo
Wyoming
E. W. Harney
Butte
Harney
Silver Bow County
Heinze-Amalgamated
Willian H. Hunt
Helens
Great Northern Railway
Oppratate Commerce Commission
Cheyenne
Big
Gelitieth
Atate
Helio i Eveenutimn
Lewielute Traver
Tm Pew
Ecole of
Wilver
Harpoos
Relhevide
Crogan
Arid
Willan
Pettibone Trial Opens in Murder Case at Steunenberg
Boise Idaho Tuesday saw Attorney Hawley begin the opening for the state in the Pettibone murder case charging George A. Pettibone as the chief conspirator in the Steunenberg death. Hawley called it the most gigantic conspiracy in crime and outlined Pettibone as mediator between federation leaders and the killers. Evidence began with the court adjourning to hear Harry Orchard recount his blood tale, Orchard brought from the penitentiary to testify. Pettibone is alleged to have manufactured explosive work and aided in bomb and gun weaponry used in the crimes.
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Boise, Ida
George A. Pettibone
Bar
Frank Steunenberg
James H. Hawley
Pettibone
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Haywood
Hawley
Federation
Pettbone
Youtsey Testifies in Powers Trial in Frankfort
Georgetown Ky Henry Youtsey serving life for Goebel assassination testified Tuesday in Caleb Powers case. He recounted meeting James Howard, placing questions in Powers office, drawing curtain, painting Goebel as he approached the Capitol, and hearing the shot. He tied Powers to the plot and approved the plan.
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Georgetown, Ky
Henry EB. Youtsey
Willian Goebel
Caleb Powers
Youtsey
James Howard
Frankfort
Placine Ques
Powers
Bridge Collapse Near Martinville After High Water
A scaffold failure and bridge collapse occurred on the Buaquelmina river near Martinville north of Bere in Tun Gay night. Seven men died and workers were swept away as floodwaters wrecked the scene. Rescue efforts from seventy men were ongoing when the incident occurred.
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Murtinvile
Bere
Abhitd
cWollen
Soldier Court Martialed for Allowing Fight at Davenport
Dee Moines reports a court martial inquiry into a Davenport incident involving an officer named Kalp. The Adjutant General and Gov Cummins directed an investigation into alleged permitting of a housing altercation during a duty shift. Generis Whrift argued Kalp had no authority to halt disciplinary actions.
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Dee Moines
Davenport
Cummins
Generis Whrift
Kalp
Brownville Shooting Investigation Targets Local Gill
Brownville investigators probe a complex shooting sequence at the Gill site. Reports indicate multiple gunfire incidents linked to the Wenote and Crowned avenues as authorities trace suspects and review weapon use.
Russia to seek foreign loan in late 1908
St. Petersburg reports official sources indicate Russia plans a foreign loan late in 1908 if conditions remain favorable. Current revenues cover ordinary expenses, but for railways, fleet rebuilding, and general education, external financial aid is admitted as necessary, to be determined by the 1908 fleet realization around June to October.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
M. Kokovsoff
Weeping for Loved Ones in Mine Disaster
Rescue work at Mononary Heeche mine dragged on Monday as sixty bodies were brought from the wrecked shaft. Hundreds of women waited all day, crying and fainting as officials served coffee to keep workers from collapse while slow progress and repeated delays marked the grim operation.
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Intervale
Prominent Railroad Officials Charged With Manslaughter
New York Central vice president and general manager Alfred H. H. Smith was arraigned before Justice Kellogg in the Supreme Court on a charge of manslaughter in the first degree. The charge arises from the wreck of the Brewer express at Woollawn last February, in which several people were injured or killed.
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New York
Alfred HH. Smith
New York Central Railroad
Ulas
Justion Kellogg
Lome
Woollawn
Sunday Closing Law Warrants Issued in Chicago
Municipal Judge Budler issued warrants Monday for the keeper of twenty eight large stores charging violation of the Sunday closing law. Knoll Cruce, an attorney, defended the warrant party, promising a forthcoming foreclosure action amid allegations involving several named officials and locales.
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Chicago
Budler
Ewenty
Knoll Cruce
Allorney
Nani
Warrenty
Maluver Mirwee
Audnarlien Asiuur
Laslawlen
Wheto Bbermay
Grand ‘Biruttord
Sweden Mourns for King Oscar II and New Monarch
The Swedish king Oscar II died at 9 10 am in the royal palace. His eldest son Oscar Gustave Adolphe Duke of Verland succeeded to the throne as Gustave V after taking the oath of allegiance. Crowds outside the palace mourned as the new king pledged to rule with the people.
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Oscar Gustave Adolphe
Allegl
Stockholm
Oscar II
Sweden
Sophia
Oscar Gustave
Oscar
Verland
Gustave V
Night Riders Loot Hopkinsville In Massive Arson Raid
In Hopkinsville Kentucky five hundred masked night riders stormed the town looting and destroying property over 200000 dollars. Fires lit the streets as police fire crews and railroad offices were seized. Two men were injured one shot in the back. A militia led posse pursued the mob but suffered no hits and returned toward Gracey.
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Hopkineville
Hopkinsville
Citkeons
Lindsay Mitchell
Night Riders
Major Bassett
Cravens
Sea Mounted
Gracey
Thrown Down the Gauntlet in Goldfield Mine War
Goldfield Nevada mine owners meet and issue a blunt statement vowing a determined struggle to end water domination and declare an open camp. They threaten confrontation with the Western Federation of Miners as idle mines suffer water damage and nonunion labor is being sought to reopen operations.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Goldfield Mine Owners’ Association
Goldfeld
Western Federation of Miners
Witts
Goldfield Miners’ Union No
Westen Federation of Miners
Mmines
Greiler
Goldfield, Nev
Uater
Increased Circulation Marks Confidence in Banks
New York reports signs of financial stabilization as treasury actions limit new securities to 40 million of 150 million, strong country bank reserves impress, and New York bank statements show gains in circulation and gold. Washington notes the 1908 Republican National Convention set for Chicago on June 16 after votes favored Chicago, Kansas City, and Denver, with Chicago declared winner.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Treasury Department
Washington
Chicago
National Committee
Thinety
Kansas City
Denver
Kanes City
New Record Steamer Hae Rough Passage From Liverpool
The Cunard liner Taltania, departing Liverpool, faced a storm that slowed her voyage until passing the Grand Banks. She arrived Sunday with a passage time of five days twenty two hours twenty five minutes. The Lusitania averaged 19.52 knots.
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New York
Storma
Liverpool
Grand Banks
Taltania
Cunard
Lusitania
New York's Blue Sunday Shuts Theaters And Arcades
New York on Sunday saw a rare blue Sunday with Broadway streets empty aside from a few wanderers. Opera houses theaters and amusement venues closed as Justice O'Gorman ordered restraint. Aldermen plan to adjust ordinances while some theater officials claim the city remains unusually open in practice.
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New York
Broadway
Justise O'Gorman
Financiere Held Conference Abridge Whist Party At Idle Hour
New York Journal of Commerce reports a conference at Idle Hour, Oakdale, hosted by J. P. Morgan and Vanderbilt associates including George W. Perkins. The event, described as entirely social, featured a bridge whist game with no serious agenda, attended by financiers noted for their prominence.
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New York
the Journal of Commerce
PB Morgan
Willan K. Vanderbilt
George W. Perkins
Bnanders
Mr. Vanderbilt
Oakdale
Taft's Mother Dies After Week of Expected Death
Mrs Laie Maria Taft widow of Alphonso Taft and mother of Secretary of War William Howard Taft died Saturday morning at 12 o'clock in Millbury Massachusetts. Survived by children including the secretary who is the eldest. The article notes Taft's roles as secretary of war and attorney general, and mentions Provident Girard and ministerial roles to Austria and Russia.
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Millbury
Maes
Laie
Maria
William Hi
Taft
Alphonso Taft
Gomerdl
United Stats
Provident Giraart
Miniater
Austria
Russia
Death In the Blast Amid Storms at Sea
London reports heavy gales and channel dislocations causing a disaster at sea. The Dutch steamer Huntieh, the bark Portarahire, and the Sebeldestroon endured damage with crew by a flooding voyage, and an emergency entry by the Dutch captain.
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London
Ealieien
Foltetone Suolay
Huntieh
Portarahire
Sebeldestroon
Folkeetane
Lon
Judge Questions Jury Over Forged Trial Evidence
Fort Dodge Kansas judge scolds jurors in the Machows case as the jury tries the defense for alleged tribal seduction and a $140,000 embezzlement from the Northwestern Felt Company. The judge denounces delays and asserts justice must prevail.
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Fort Dodge
Kan
Dieregard
Bivinas
George Machuws
Hundreds Die In Monongah Coal Mine Disaster
In Monongah West Virginia a massive explosion trapped about 493 miners as two Consolidated Coal mines No 6 and No 9 near the West Fork were flooded with coal and debris. Three bodies and four dying men were recovered at the improvised morgue while three others escaped. Survivors report a brutal struggle as rescuers worked through wreckage and caveins.
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Monongah, W. Va
America
Consolidated Coal Company
Uberty
Helmis
Oklahoma Greeting Sent to House by Oklahoma Legislature
During a Tuesday session Speaker Cannon read a telegram from Oklahoma’s first state legislature. It celebrated local self government, fond progress, and loyal devotion to the Union, describing Oklahoma as a rising state.
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Washington
Seasion
House of Reprisen
Cannon
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Statler
Slater Stir
Southern Pacific Found Guilty of Cruelty to Animals
In San Francisco a jury in the United States district court found the Southern Pacific Railway Company guilty on all charges of cruelty to animals. The case accused mistreatment aboard trains, including improper handling of swine and cattle during transit, with evidence of forced water deprivation and unsafe car conditions. The verdict follows a lengthy trial with testimony from railroad workers and animal welfare observers.
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Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Southern
Cafe Railway Company
United State Mietret Court
Judge Blu Landis Rules On Credit Case Hearing
In a Chicago federal proceeding Judge Blu Landis allowed the attorney for Standard Oil to file a bill of exceptions challenging a $29,240,000 judgment against the company. Miller argued the record was not properly filed and that there were grounds for further appeal.
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Chicago
United States
Clredit Court
Jobe 9 Miller
Launch Room of Senator Knox to the Presidency
A formal launch banquet in Washington highlighted Benale Knox of Pennsylvania as a presidential candidate. The Pennsylvania Republican congressional delegation pledged support for Knox at the event held Wednesday night, signaling a unified push toward his nomination. Joe Sibley of Pennsylvania also spoke to the Pennsylvania delegation in support.
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Senator Knox
Washington
Benale
Philander, Knox
Pennaylvanit
Pennsylvania Republican
Penney
Yunid Wengih
Weenalun Wie
Hepregentatlv
Joseph C. Sibley
Pormeytyants
Penneylvania
Freee
Park Panic Report From Metropolitan Opera House
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a disturbance at the Metropolitan Opera House on Friday involving a crowd or panic. Mentions La Haheme and various names, with unclear actions and a fire reference amid chaotic scenes.
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New York
Anether
Ohana
Opere
Amelie
Mme
Ombrich
Poland
Amtorn Anil
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Goebel
Greause
Brownville
Anita
Kentucky
Blue Grass Stars
Gotham
Financiere
Bridge Whiet Party
Dudge
Jury
West Virginia
Blu Landis
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