Haywood Trial Near End As Defense Gains Ground
Boise Idaho July 6 A near end to the Haywood trial is anticipated as defense rests close to testimony. Charles H Moyer will be called next followed by William D Haywood. Orchard is impeached by Wolff who disputes Orchard’s money and aide claims and sanctions. William D Haywood’s testimony to follow with Judge Wood ready to guide jury instructions.
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Moyer
Haywood
Orchard
Boise
Idaho
Hasen
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
William D. Haywood
Fremont Wood
Usel
Shocking Firecracker Accident Hurts Boy in Paul Minnesota
Neil Bagraged 9, suffered severe tongue and lip lacerations when a Fourth of July firecracker exploded in his mouth. Dr. Odendahl treated the injuries as among the worst seen after fireworks. Neil had found unused crackers and lit another while holding one in his mouth before it blew.
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Paul, Minn
Neil Bagraged
Odendahl
Neil
Mule Kills Farmer After Calf Teasing Incident
Boonville Ind July 6 Henry E tger a farmer near Holland was crushed to death when a mule attacked while he tried to drive it away from a tormenting calf. The tragedy occurred on his farm as he confronted the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
Henry Etger
Holland
Rockefeller Appears With Lawyers In Judge Landis Court
John D Rockefeller arrives with attorneys and a bodyguard in the Federal building courtroom for a subpoenaed proceeding in Judge Landis court. He entered just before the scheduled hour and the hearing began shortly after.
Express firms defy Nebraska rate law after July 4
Nebraska officials report express companies failed to file schedules under the Sibley act lowering rates 25 percent. Local Lincoln agents say they were not informed of changes and continued old rates. A Telegram ordered disregarding the law, with fines up to 1000 dollars possible. suits test legality in federal and state courts.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
State Railway Commission
Sibley
United States Express Company
M. T. Jones
New York
Thompson
Aldrich
Pole injures teen in Vassar home incident
In Vassar Michigan on July 6 Ralph Tinglan aged 16 was pole vaulting at his home three miles west when the pole snapped. A fragment pierced his left leg and penetrated toward the stomach. He was unconscious at the house and doctors held little hope for recovery. The hemlock pole was nearly two inches in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar, Mich
Ralph Tinglan
Quake Shakes Bismarck Area. No Damage Reported
Reports from Bis marck Missouri describe two earthquake shocks felt Thursday afternoon. The tremors rattled windows and dishes but caused no damage. Dr J L Eaton of the state board of health noted the movement appeared west to east and lasted three to four seconds.
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St. Louis
Bismarck
Here
J. L. Eaton
State Board of Health
Baseball Scores From Chicago July 6
Scores across leagues show Pittsburg 2 at St. Louis 1 and New York 1 at Brooklyn 1. American League results include Cleveland 2 over New York 1 and Detroit 9 over Philadelphia 5. Association games feature Louisville 4 over Toledo 1 and Columbus 9 over Indianapolis 0. Westerns note Des Moines 8 over Omaha 5.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Association
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Iniianapolis
Kansas City -St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Westerns
Des Moines
Omaha
Grovetown Man Shot Over Fourth of July Baseball Dispute
In Grovetown Georgia on July 4 a quarrel over a baseball game led R Young to clash with a would be peacemaker Capers. Capers fired killing Young instantly then fled and was captured and held in Columbia county jail.
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Grovetown
R. Young
Capers
Columbia County
Met His Match in Court Overbearing Barrister
A railway damages case ends with the plaintiff, an invalid with spinal sclerosis, calmly rebuffing a roaring barrister. He declares the cross examination injures his nervous system and humorously notes he sees the barrister double, a remark that stops the questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P.’s Weekly
London
Adams Tied to Orchard Conspiracy Claims
Steve Adams is charged in Harry Orchard's confession as one of the latter's accomplices in several plots. Orchard testified he and Adams were the agents chosen to carry out aims of the inner circle of the Western Federation of Miners. Adams allegedly confessed but later repudiated the statement.
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Orchard
Torado
Pple Creek
Ward
On Barnes
Independence
Oard
Parnes
Adams
Fasterly
Wolff
Head
Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
Pettibone
William D. Hagood
Steve Adams
Harry Orchard
Western Federation of Miners
Rockefeller Aide Fails to Be Subpoenaed but Arrives in Time
Wm Rockefeller and other Standard Oil figures were summoned to Chicago for federal testimony in the oil cases. Although a subpoena for Rockefeller could not be served, he left New York for Chicago and would appear today at 10 a.m. The same scenario applied to H H Rogers who had returned from Europe. officials said Rogers could be late if needed.
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Rogers
Marshal Henkel
Standard Oil
Chicago
New York
Wm. Rockefeller
John E. Archbold
William P. Howe
F. Q. Barstow
H. E. Felton
Co. M. Pratt
Charles T. White
J. N. Moffatt
Wm. Hutchinson
Landis
Federal
Elliott
Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Europe
Baltic
Starr J. Murphy
John D. Rockefeller
Murphy
Runyan
Mra Carter
Postmaster General orders Brandon New York post office inquiry
Meyer orders an investigation to decide if Brandon New York post office should be re established. Rockefeller bought most of the town to expand his estate. Lamora refused to sell and was barred from the Rockefeller property by court order. The inquiry seeks a convenient location outside the estate if Brandon cannot be re established.
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Washington
Meyer
Brandon
N. Y
Wm. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
Rockefeller
Lamora
Bay Pond
Lamora J
Death Toll Rises From Wisconsin Tornado Path
Twenty one people are confirmed dead from the Wisconsin tornado that carved a 100 mile path through central counties on Wednesday night. Reports continue to arrive, with the death toll expected to grow as more locations are surveyed.
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St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin
Tornado Devastates Elroy Area Killing Several People
The storm near Elroy killed five Nass children, Mrs De Wetley, Mrs Gullick Thompson, Ole Brown, and severely injured many others including Mrs Evenson and Amelia Thompson. Property damage exceeds 100000 dollars as homes, barns, crops, and livestock were wiped out across a rich farming area five miles south of Elroy.
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Elroy
de Wetley
Ole Nass
Gullick Thompson
Ole Brown
Evenson
Amelia Thompson
Young Waddington Acquitted in Balmaceda Murder Case
Brussels July 6 Carlos Waddington son of Luis Waddington charged with murdering Balmaceda secretary of the Chilean legation after Balmaceda withdrew from marriage to Waddington’s sister. The defense cited acquittal as the court found insufficient evidence of murder.
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Brussels
Carlos Waddington
Luis Waddington
Chile
Senor Balmaceda
Legation
Balmaceda
Waddington
Mme. Waddinton
Mile
Carlos
Diamonds Bought Rise in New York Import Valuation
The customs report for the year ended June 30 shows New York import valuations for precious stones near 41 million dollars. The United States has been purchasing about 60 percent of diamonds mined in South Africa in recent years.
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New York
United States
South Africa
Market Report Hogs and Cattle Prices In Chicago
The Markets shows hog receipts estimated at 8000 with 2971 left from yesterday. Prospects are strong to 5 high. light hogs traded at 585 to 86. Mixed packers 8580 to 6 15. heavy ship's grades 8540 to 86 07%. rough hogs 540 to 570. Cattle 400 and sheep 2500 unchanged.
Second Report Market Receipts and Prices Chicago July 6 1907
Official receipts yesterday 22723 shipments 3247 estimated receipts today 2971 petemates tomorrow. Market strong to 5 higher with bulk buyers led by speculators. Hog prices range from light to heavy shipping grades 5 80 to 6 15. cattle and sheep receipts steady with mixed packers and heavy grades showing narrowed ranges.
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Chicago
John A. Babcock Offers a Square Deal
A fragment notes John A. Babcock asserting commitment to fair treatment and reliable service, promising a square deal and responsive communication for customers.
That Rascall Runyan Loot Recovered From Bank Heist
New York reports Chester Runyan, last seen fleeing Windsor Trust with 84 410 stolen cash, arrested in Laura M. Carter’s apartment at 619 West 144th Street. Detectives recovered part of the funds from a suitcase and chiffonier drawer, while Carter and Runyan dispute amounts and promises.
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New York
Chester B. Ruman
Windsor Trust Company
Ruman
Laura M. Carter
West 144Th Street
Pretty Prisoner Is Dead in Columbus Penitentiary
Margaret Walsh, said to be the prettiest woman prisoner, died of nephritis in the Columbus penitentiary where she was serving a three year sentence for larceny after being sent up from Cleveland. Father Kelly, the penitentiary chaplain, took charge of the body. At trial she chose the penitentiary over a convent of detention.
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Columbus, O
Margaret Walsh
Cleveland
Father Kelly
New Jersey Senator to Study Capital Punishment in Europe
State Senator B. N. Ackerman will sail for Europe on a commission from Governor Stokes to study whether capital punishment deters crime. Stokes favors abolition if life imprisonment proves a greater deterrent.
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New York
B. N. Ackerman
New Jersey
Europe
Stokes
Tired of Being a Fugitive
William Greenwood an Englishman who arrived on the Majestic surrendered to police at the pier claiming remorse and a guilty conscience. He admitted to stealing 1200 dollars from a Newcastle on Tyne brokerage where he worked as a clerk before fleeing.
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New York
William Greenwood
Majestic
Greenwood
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Boy and father drown after canal rescue attempt
Charles Beck aged 16 tried to swim the canal in trousers and called for help. His father Lewis Beck aged 44 heard the cries and jumped in to save him but both men sank and were lost.
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Rochester
Charlea Beck
Lewis Beck
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J. Wolff
George Pettibone
Pettie
Bradley
Muskegon, Mich
Siemanerghuis
Muskegon
Peeemngs
Ife
Louise C. Berghuis
The
Evening Journal
John WD
Samora Post Office
Lamora and Rockefeller
Postoffice Department
Badger State
Young Waddington Acquit
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Runyat
Belle
Ohio
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