Defense Witnesses Link Orchard to Threats Against Ex Gov Steunenberg
In Boise Idaho on June 26 the defense for William D. Haywood presented witnesses claiming Harry Orchard had threatened to kill ex governor Steunenberg over the Hercules mine dispute. They testified Orchard and Sterling were seen together before and after the Independence explosion and that bloodhounds were recalled to chase Orchard, suggesting mine owners backed the crime.
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Boise, Tda
William D. Haywood
Showng
Harry Orchard
Frank Stennenberg
Hercules
Orchard
Sterling
Independence
Bloodhound dispute key in Cripple Creek trial
Cross examination links both defendants to the Western Federation of Miners and ties Orchard to Sterling the Mine Owners' detective. Witnesses describe meetings before the Independence explosion and a bloodhound clue pointing toward Orchard, with Sterling naming Steve Adams as the bomber.
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Western Federation of Miners
Sullivan
Haywood
Cripple Creek
I. L. McGee
Coeur d’Alenes
Orard
Wallace
Ito
Orchard
Idaho
Sterling
Mine Owners’ Association
Independence
DPD
C. Scott
Florence and Cripple Creek
Independence Station
Colorado
Tra Blizzard
Independence Depot
Darrow
Blizard
Bliard
Mixed World News From Denver to European Talks
Western scores show Denver 1 Pueblo-Sioux City 4 and Lincoln 4S with no telegraphers strike change. The Hague conference proceeds on preliminaries and a central American scare prompts Milwaukee to deploy ships. Airship incidents in New York and Brooklyn. Carnegie at The Hague flattered. Rockefellers in Cleveland. Portuguese clubs closed amid agitation. DuQuoin sees black migration fleeing cyclone fears. an old foretelling negress predicts destruction next week.
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Milwaukee
New York City
Brooklyn
Andrew Carnegie
Hague
United States
Canada
Mexico
Stant
Association of ‘Transportation and
Bombs Cast Shadow Over Erivan Square Slaughter
In Tiflis Erivan square was struck by ten bombs amid a dense crowd. Many killed and wounded as the blast tore through the center of town. In Norfolk Virginia a fire swept Pine Beach block near the Jamestown exposition destroying major hotels and much of the area. Loss estimated at 300000 dollars.
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Tiflis
Trans Caucasia
Russia
The
Evening Journal
Erivan Square
Norfolk
Pine Beach
Independence DO as stopping place without ticket agent
The report notes that Independence Do was used as a stopping place but lacks any ticket agent on duty, indicating incomplete passenger service at that stop.
Street Cleaners Strike Hits Manhattan and Bronx
Two percent of the New York street cleaning department workers in Manhattan and the Bronx walk out in protest over layoffs. The strike involves cart drivers sweepers and dump men.
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New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Mastodon Remains Unearthed Near Alexandria
Gravel pit workers at the Ancy Winslow farm ten miles north of Alexandria Indiana uncovered the remains of a mastodon. One tooth weighed fourteen pounds. The parts are badly decayed and not enough has been uncovered to reconstruct a skeleton yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
Anciy Winslow Farm
Scores on the Diamonds
Baseball scores page from Chicago cites results across leagues and associations. Key games include Pittsburg with Cincinnati in a doubleheader, Brooklyn beating Philadelphia twice, and Chicago nine to four over Cleveland in a delayed finish. Other notable outings include Philadelphia 38 by Washington. St Louis 4 over Detroit. Indianapolis 4 to 0 in rain. Kansas City 58 to Minneapolis 4 in a ten inning second game.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Toledoo
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Mnneapolis
Loving Serial Trial Recalls Thaw Case in Virginia Court
Elizabeth Loving testified through sobs about an alleged assault by Theodore Estes that led to Judge William G. Loving shooting Estes. The defense argues intoxication and insanity influenced the crime, with physicians noting possible insanity during the act. The trial closely mirrors the Evelyn Nesbit Thaw affair in tone and public interest.
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Houston
Elizabeth Loving
William G. Loving
Theodore Estes
Virginia Court of Justice
Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford White
Kidd
Loving
God
Miss Loving
Estes
Judge Loving
Harry Snead
H. B. Melvin
Will Her Story Stand In Court Fight
The case centers on a 20 year old girl whose testimony may be challenged by the prosecution. The state contends the story can be disproved and hinges the defendant’s fate on whether the account holds.
Fourteen Injured In Lomira Collision Of Passenger And Freight Trains
A head on crash between a Wisconsin Central passenger train and a freight train near Lomira Wisconsin injured fourteen people. Injuries ranged from bruises and sprains to a broken leg and broken ribs. Officials say a misunderstanding of orders caused the smash up and note the trains were not at full speed.
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Lomira
Wis
Wisconsin Central Road
Solomon Lucie
Frank Robinson
John Cleveland
J. M. Gardner
E. Weltzer
Arthur McGowan
Milwaukee
Gordon Small
Chicago
O. Smith
Ashland
Express
Ray Hammond
H. B. Esselman
Athens
Harold Hunt
Detroit
Tra Yantis
Fond du Lac
Henry McCallum
Boy Is A Lot Of Trouble
In Traverse City Michigan on June 26 10 year old Ralph Artlip was rescued from drowning five times over two days. He fell off a dock twice in a day and later set sail on an old door drifting toward the Intake pipe where a diver rescued him. He then returned to the dive scene and fell from a boat tied to piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Mich
Ralph Artlip
Diver Rescues Man After Boat Capsize Near Shore
A diver twice props up a man who fell from a boat while nearing shore. The rescuer lands him safely and warns him to stay away from the intake as he departs to attend to other duties.
Murder Mystery Scented in Portage Lake Discovery
Portage Lake near Houghton Michigan yields a badly decomposed male body about 40 found by 10 year old George Walman while fishing. The head appears severed, the abdomen opened, and the left leg gashes noted. only a vest and underclothes remain with the remains. Local authorities pursue clues.
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Houghton
Mich
Portage Lake
George Walman
Plot to steal 50 million from Russian treasury uncovered
In Victoria on June 26 reports say a planned $50 million robbery of the Russian government vault in Tschita was foiled. Thirty Russians were arrested after investigators uncovered a 120 yard tunnel from a hotel to the safe and most plotters were captured.
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Victoria
B. C
Tschita
Siberia
Man Loses Job Over Refusal to Bury Father
Jackson Michigan June 26. George Duckett an employee of Novelty Manufacturing Company was discharged after he refused to bury his father. He said he needed his money for a new home he was building. The men objected to working with a man who refused the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
George Duckett
Novelty Manufacturing Company
Market summaries show mixed cattle and hog prices in Chicago on June 26 1907
Estimated receipts reach 27000 with 4253 left from yesterday amid a steady to slight rise in market. Cattle at 16000. sheep 13000 with minor gains. Hog ranges include light 580 to 610 and heavy shipping grades 555 to 600. Westerns and natives show varied gains and losses. overall market steady to strong for some classes and weak for others.
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Chicago
John A. Babcock Seeks Contact in Chicago Ill
John A. Babcock requests contact in Chicago Illinois promising a square deal and inviting correspondence. The note emphasizes reliability and straightforward business.
Pilgrims Pay Warm Tribute to Mark Twain at London Luncheon
At a June 26 luncheon for Mark Twain in London hosted by 150 guests, Chief Secretary Birrell praised the American author as a living force and humorist while Clemens delivered a balanced reply. Clemens joked he never stole the Ascot Cup because he never had a chance, then moved to a sincere reflection on life and affection from England.
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London
Mark Twain
England
Iilgrims
Atlantic
Ireland Birrell
Clemens
Edward
United States
Birrell
Samuel L. Clemens
Twain
Pacific Slope
Threat of the Black Hand targets Mount Vernon hotel owner
New York reports that Black Hand members who failed to kill Joseph A Morroney and his family by dynamiting a stove have set a July 1 deadline for $1,000. A postmarked note bearing skull and crossbones warned of murder and burial in New Rochelle cemetery. Morroney, proprietor of the Wigwam hotel and local Democratic leader, is wealthy.
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New York
Black Hand
Joseph A. Morroney
Mount Vernon
New Rochelle
Morroney
Wigwam
Venezuelan Cabinet Resigns as Congress Condemns Finance Policy
Caracas June 22 reports that the Venezuelan cabinet has resigned in response to congress condemning the finance ministry policy. Heads of departments are continuing to transact government business amid the crisis.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Willestad
Curacaa
Congress
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Inde
Pendence Station
Orch
F. R. Reed
Goldfield, Nev
Charles A. Sullivan
Brown Hotel
Denver
Redd
John Neville
Steve Adams
Des Molines
Pueblo
Sioux City
Lincoln
Omaha
DuQuoin
Ill
William J. Long
Naturalist
Roosevelt
Stamford, Conn
Stamford
Mr. Long
Harvard
Virginia
E. L. Kidd
Miss Kidd
Prosecution
Tlews
Hita
Y Avery Rough
Texas
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
Pilghims
Oxford
Cemens
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