Haywood Veto Halts Planned Dynamite Plot in Boarding House
Boise June 12 A sensational dynamite plot linked to the Haywood defense against Harry Orchard testimony proposed blowing up a Denver area boarding house housing 150 non union men. The plan involved Steve Adams and Joe Medlich who allegedly stole 600 pounds of dynamite from two magazines and buried it, but Haywood blocked the action.
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Steve Adams
Boise, Ida
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Pinkertons
Globeville
Denver
Max Malich
Bloe Orchard
Adams
Joe Medlich
Orchard testimony recounts relief draws and failed assassination plots
The defense shows Orchard repeatedly drew strike relief from Cripple Creek 1908 to mid 1904 to avoid suspicion, while Haywood and others advised him to keep funds hidden. He narrates the Peabody bombing attempt, the Goddard and Gabbert plots, and a scene with Mrs. Adams as a distractor, calling himself a coward as the testimony unfolds.
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Orchard
Cripplereek
Orchar
Haywood
Moyer
Parker
Davis
Peabody
Gabbert
Goddard
Steve Adams
Adams
Judge Goddard
Judge Gabbert
Roosevelt Heads to Oyster Bay for Summer
President and Mrs. Roosevelt departed Washington for Oyster Bay this morning to spend the summer. A government suit against the anthracite coal railroads was filed in U S circuit court in Philadelphia today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Philadelphia
United States Ciruit Court
Lighthouse Tender Mapie Missing Off Jamestown Island
Norfolk Virginia June 12 news room reports no word by 1 p m from Secretary Metcalf and the party aboard the lighthouse tender Mapie which sailed to Jamestown Island yesterday and was due back at 6 yesterday evening. the absence prompts concern as search and communications continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Evening Journal
Metcalf
Mapie
Jamestown Island
Cripple Creek Man Denies Desertion Of Wife Amid Poverty Claims
A Cripple Creek man is accused of leaving his wife in poverty after taking her money. He denies the accusation, claiming Federation leaders promised to support her in his absence. Tears filled his testimony as he defended his conduct.
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Cripple Creek
Orchard
Federation
They Are Fighting Again City of Mexico
A telegram from President Figueroa to Manuel Del wide reports fighting in Central America. Nicaraguans aided by Salvadorean revolutionists captured Acajutla, bombarded the fort from gun boat Momotombo, and landed troops. General Manuel Rivas holds the town amid intense excitement. Rumors point to a push toward San Jose de Guatemala and war with Guatemala.
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Mexico
Central America
Acajutla
Salvador
Figueroa
Manuel Delwide
Momotombo
Manuel Rivas
San Jose de Guatemala
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Receivers Appointed to Run Milliken Bros for 30 Days
Judge Holt names J Van Vetchen Olcott William M Ward and August Hecksher temporary receivers for Milliken Bros a large steel maker. The firm struggles due to underestimating plant costs at Mariner's Harbor Staten Island and depleted working capital. Steel production will continue under receivers. The business remains strong with profits.
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New York
George C. Holt
United States District Court
J. van Vetchen Olcott
Congress
New York City
William M. Ward
Westchester
August Hecksher
Milliken Bros
Wiliam Nelson Cromwell
Mariner's
Guatemalan Leader Not Assassinated Says Foreign Minister
Guatemala City June 11 Foreign Minister Barros also second vice president told AP that reports of President Cabrera’s assassination are absolutely false and the president is in normal health.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Barros
Guatemla
Associated Press
Cabrera
Shooting Gallery Proprietor Fatally Shot in Enid
In Enid Oklahoma on June 12 A O Harris shooting gallery owner was accidentally shot and killed by a young woman. She requested him to paint targets then examined a rifle and it discharged striking Harris in the neck. He died several hours later.
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Enid
Okla
A. O. Harris
Harris
Railroads seek extension of injunction to 2 cent passenger rate
In Kansas City on June 12 Frank Hagerman for eighteen Missouri railroads filed an amended petition asking the federal court to extend the existing injunction restraining the state from enforcing the maximum freight rate law to cover the 2 cent passenger rate law that takes effect Friday.
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Kansas City
United States District Court
Frank Hagerman
Missouri
Garrick Era Pit Scene Reveals Warm Weather Attire
In Garrick's time when the weather was warm the men in the pit took off coats and vests. The line suggests period practices of stagehand or audience attire during warm days in theater.
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Garrick
Trouble in Brewing Nationalists to Raise Cain in Commons
London June 12 Irish Nationalist leaders vow aggressive action to fight the government over home rule. They will oppose the Army Bill and press for an Irish university while campaigning in Jarrow and English constituencies to educate voters on Ireland’s grievances and push for a harsher rule. Redmond calls for hard fighting and disciplined party action.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Jarrow
England
Queen's College, Dublin
Trish
John E. Redmond
Great Britain
Meeting Calls June 20 Nationalist Directory Discussion
The group rejected a proposal and urged a Nationalist directory meeting on June 20 to ensure the gravity of the situation receives proper consideration.
Grazing Trouble Spreads in Ireland Amid Clashes
Dublin reports a rising grazing war with a major incident near Athenry Galway where police faced raiders driving cattle from a farm. The posse fired after being stoned, officers retreated, and raiders completed the raid as several farm houses were set on fire. Public sympathy favors the raiders, complicating government action.
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Dublin
Athenry
Galway
Open Shop Advocated by Team Owners in Minneapolis
At a session in Minneapolis the Team Owners' Association urged a return to an open shop. President Henry C. Knight argued unions should be conducted differently and that owners must fight for the principle if needed. He cited a Boston teamsters strike and urged preparation for possible trouble with unions and merchant support.
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Minneapolis
Team Owners’ Association of America
Henry C. Knight
Teamsters
Boston
Knight
Aged Swick Found Incompetent to Marry
Swick aged 182 and valued at 100000 is ruled incompetent to wed. A year earlier he proposed to housekeeper Mrs Fuller aged 60 who accepted. Relatives petitioned probate court to declare Swick incompetent and appoint a guardian. The court delayed and filed its order to stop a marriage license for the would‑be bride.
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Swick
Minnesota Steel company Incorporation filed in St Paul
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for the Minnesota Steel company with 10 million dollars fully paid capital. Directors include C. F. E. Carey W. F. Carey W. B. Dickinson W. J. Filbert Richard Trimble T. F. Cole W. J. Olcott J. Z. Cotton and George S. Reis. Likely to handle United States Steel Corp. Duluth plant to rival Gary Indiana facility.
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United States Steel Corporation
Duluth
Gary
Ind
Saloonkeeper Lambert Held After Shooting Soldiers
L. F. Lambert a saloonkeeper is held at Castle Rock after shooting two soldiers of the Twenty first Infantry at Parker target range. The government will prosecute. Soldiers guard Lambert and patrol his saloon to prevent damage as tensions remain high at practice.
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Denver
L. F. Lambert
Twenty-first Infantry
Parker
Castle Rock
Douglass County
Lambert
Markets Opening Hogs in Chicago Mark Down Prices
The reports show weak market prospects with open hog receipts around 30 000 and mixed packers range from 85 95 to 86 22 per hundredweight. Cattle receipts near 18 000 with cattle and sheep also slipping. Texas steers and Westerns quoted at modest losses. overall market slow with declines of 5 to 15 cents for many classes.
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Yester
Reeves
Texas
Chicago
City health officer uses cow TB case to push meat inspection ordinance
KalamazooMichigan June 12 Dr EB Levi city health officer warned the common council with a post mortem display of TB infected dairy cows. Seventeen cows from a milk dealer herd were quarantined last week and one cow had to be killed after breaking a leg. Levi urged passage of a meat and live stock inspection ordinance.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
EB. J. Levi
Common Council
Levi
Incompetent to Marry Declared by Judge in Minneapolis
Probate Judge Smith of Hennepin county orders that Joseph is legally incompetent to wed. The filing notes a formal declaration affecting his marriage eligibility and related records in Minneapolis dated June 12.
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Minneapolis
Smith
Hennepin County
Joseph
Chicago Square Deal Promised for Readers
A Chicago dispatch promises all readers a square deal with straightforward service and clear information. It emphasizes fair treatment and dependable help for any inquiry or request.
Six Midshipmen among Eleven Lost in Norfolk Navy Launch Disaster
Norfolk officials report the steamer collision or rough sea near Hampton Roads led to the loss of eleven men, including six midshipmen from the Naval Academy and five enlisted sailors. Names of the fallen and missing are listed, with investigation ongoing into the cause.
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Norfolk
Minnesota
Washington
Annapolis
Navy Department
Navy
Naval Service
Naval Academy
Henry C. Murfin, Jr
Ohio
Philip H. Field
Colorado
Walter C. Ulrich
Wisconsin
R. H. Dodson
H. L. Vandorn
F. R. Plumber
G. W. Westphal
Jesse Conn
Peny
Hampton Roads
Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Regions
Scores from leagues across the nation list Pittsburg at Brooklyn 4 7 Chicago 5 ten innings in the Chicago area. American League results include Philadelphia 3 St Louis 0 and New York 10 Detroit 2. Other games report Boston 2 Cleveland 0 and Louisville 4 Kansas City 3 in extra innings. Western and other associations show Omaha 8 Denver 2 and Columbus 6 Minneapolis 1 among numerous results.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
New York
St. Louts
Philadelphia
St Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Association
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Western
Omaha
Denver
Lincoln
Des Moines
Sioux City
Puedo
Midwest Weather Forecast Seeds Warmer Skies
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions across Illinois and Indiana. Lower Michigan will be fair with possible showers in the north, as temperatures rise and fresh southwest winds develop. Wisconsin and Iowa should see fair skies with increasing temperatures.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Opening of Camp Lincoln resumes as National Guard encampment
Springfield Illinois June 12 Camp Lincoln will resume the aspect of a military post next Saturday when the Second regiment Illinois National Guard will begin its annual encampment Each regiment will spend eight days at Camp Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Camp Lincoln
Umnois National Guard
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Federaton
Bradley
Pettibone
Steel Manufacturing
Boise
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Idaho
Ada County
Cain
Ten Million Dollar Steel Co
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
Is Witt
North American Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
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