President roosevelt pledges exact justice in steunenberg case
New York May 6 a letter read before the central federated union quotes roosevelt on Moyer and Haywood awaiting trial at Boise Idaho for the Steunenberg murder. He would press federal action if evidence shows miscarriage of justice. The letter recalls his 1906 stance to ensure exact justice and asks Colorado and Idaho district attorneys for information on possible denial of legal rights.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
Boise
Ida
Steunenberg
Committee of the Union
Washington
Moyer and
Haywood
John Henry
William Coakley
Moyer-Haywood
Colorado
Idaho
Dr John Watson dies of blood poisoning in Iowa
Dr John Watson known as Ian McLaren author of Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush died at Mt Pleasant after tonsillitis led to blood poisoning. He was a lecturer of note and a familiar figure in Burlington. The report comes from a special to the Evening Journal on May 6.
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Burlington
Iowa
The
Evening Journal
John Watson
Ian McLaren
Bonnie Brier
Mt. Pleasant
Debs and Labor Advocates in Justice Letters
A letter to the attorney general questions miscarriages of justice in labor case prosecutions and urges full legal rights for the accused. The president promises to review any evidence of injustice and inform federal authorities for action if possible. Also notes a landlord tenant dispute and the death of Doctor Watson amid Chautauqua plans.
Turkish Troops Suffer Heavy Losses in Yemen Battle
Seven battalions of Turkish troops were practically annihilated in a confrontation with rebels in Yemen province Turkish Arabia today. The commander in chief appeals for urgent reinforcements.
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Constantinople
Evening Journal
Yemen
Eleven Guilty in Black Hand Murder Case Verdict
In Wilkes Barre on May 6 a sealed verdict opened to reveal eleven defendants guilty as indicted and two acquitted in the black hand murder case.
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Wilkesbarre
Walter Wellman Plans Polar Flight Despite Dangers
Walter Wellman, famed newspaper correspondent, readies for a north pole aerial attempt from Spitzbergen. He faces many difficulties but remains confident of success after noting Professor Andre's prior doomed polar voyage.
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Walter Wellman
North Pole
Mr. Wellman
Pole
Spitzbergen
Andre
Mystery heiress links Grow blackmail to large fortune
Catherine Livingston Williams, a woman with unknown parentage, claims she and her allies blackmailed Galusha A Grow for more than 100000 dollars over the years. She says Grow and a Frick family brother placed 250000 dollars in securities for her in a safety vault, to be opened today, and that other payments included 60000 dollars two weeks before his death.
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New York
Catherine Livingston Williams
Galusha A. Grow
United States House Representatives
Catherine Livingston de Fosser
Williams
Grow
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
Livingston Press
Fifth Avenue
Mme. de Fossez
Mr. Blackburn
McGuire
Lawyer McGuire
Charles J. Pearsall
Troat
Pearsall
Henry Frick
It Pays to Be Cheerful
A meditation on cheerful temper and resilience. The piece argues cheerfulness stems from temperament youth or character, enabling hope amid adversity and serving as a beacon to others who face life’s struggles.
Sunday Lament on Child Labor and Work Ethic Ties
A reflective piece notes the absence of virtue in a Sunday that leaves children wishing for Monday. The author critiques leisure without purpose and urges purposeful routines, duty, and diligence as lasting values.
Call Grow Uncle Through an Adoptive Past
An infant was adopted by Mime de Fusset, with his mother cited as Mrs Cath Erine Cloney, a figure noted in the narrative. The account hints at family ties and adoption history shaping the subject's early life.
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Mime. de Fusset
Catherine Cloney
Divorce figures in 1906 show record decrees for state
Divore statistics from the secretary of state's department report 1906 decrees totaling 8189, up 389 from 1905 and the highest since 1897. The rate reaches 2.05 per 1000 population, about one eighth of the year’s marriage rate, with the bulletin calling the figure striking.
Divorce counts across Wayne and Kent counties rise
The report notes social life decline with harsh conduct and cruelty. It states that nearly 50 percent of cases involve official cruelty charges. It records 385 divorces granted in Wayne County and 302 in Kent.
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Wayne County
Kent
Woman dragged by husband constable in Alton incident
In Alton on May 6 Mary Beaseley was dragged six blocks by her husband John Beaseley a constable after a dish led to an arrest attempt. Police chief Maxwell reprimanded the constable and released the woman. In Marshalltown a recluse Honora McKnight aged 9 was found burned to death in her home with speculation of hidden gold on the premises.
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Alton
Mary Beaseley
John
Central
Maxwell
Besseley
Marshalltown
Ila
Honora McKnight
Markets Report from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices May 6 1907
Market mixed with strong cattle demand and weak hogs as receipts estimate 42000 hogs and 42000 cattle. Beeves bring 4 30 to 6 40, cows and heifers 1 80 to 5 25, westerns 4 25 to 5 10. hogs hold 5 90 to 6 60 with light and heavy classes. Official previous day receipts 13141. shipments 2791. week totals 139008 receipts and 31026 shipments.
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Chicago
Texas
John A. Babcock in Chicago Illinois
A note requests contact with John A. Babcock in Chicago Illinois for ongoing communication and future arrangements promising a square deal. The message emphasizes timely responses and reliability.
Case of Pure Robbery in Capitol Furnishings Scandal
Civil and criminal suits will be brought by the Attorney General against those responsible for the state capitol furnishings scandal. The inquiry will extend beyond the current legislature with an incomplete report and possible extension to Governor Stuart. Names include John H. Sanderson Co. Huston Shumaker and others. allegations cover inflated costs and substituted inferior materials. Pennypacker's explanation awaited as investigations proceed.
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Pittsburg
Art General Todd
State Capitol
General Assembly
Stuart
Tiffany
John H. Sanderson Co
Joseph M. Huston
The
Building Commission
Board of Grounds and Buildings
James H. Shumaker
Grounds and Buildings
Lter
Sanderson
Pennypacker
Huston and
Shumaker
Newfoundland Fisherman Relates Grim Dory Ordeal
John Brussard, a Newfoundlander, barely reached land after his mate Anstey died in a Cape Island hut. In a fog bound voyage aboard the Grand Banks schooner Canopus they drifted with no food or drink, rowing relentlessly until Anstey died and Brussard could not move the body onto the boat.
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Canso
N.S
John Brussard
Anstey
Cape Islan
Brussard
Anste
W Devereaux Company Pleads Guilty in Grain Case
Minneapolis May 6 The W Devereaux company admitted its guilt on one of fifteen indictments by the federal grand jury for soliciting and accepting bribes on transporting grain from Minneapolis to Seattle Judge J Lochren imposed a $1000 fine and fourteen counts were nolled Also Dublin Ind May 6 Joe Goh the former National League pitcher shot himself in the thigh while hunting near his home north of Dublin with a pistol in an accident
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Minneapolis
W. Devereaux Company
Federal Grand Ji
Seattle
J. Lochren
Federal District Cut
Dublin
Ind
Joe Go
Woors
New List
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Arabia
Debs
Messrs. Meyer
Hayweet
Doctor Watson
Liverpool
Sefton Park Presbyterian Church
Galusha
Michigan
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Rod
Pennsylvania
Capitol
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