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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
3
Self confessed murderers implicate three men while accusers claim a key witness lied. Testimony outlines alleged plots in Denver and Jeple Crook cases with Daniel Orchard and others linked to arson, burglary, and a burning scheme. witnesses discuss motives, deportations, and legal maneuvers across several towns.
A death notice from a northeastern region lists Mary Board as a relative and references a residence in Washington D C and nearby towns. It notes funeral arrangements and dates, with corroborating details about surviving family members and prior residence.
The Atlanta Theological Seminary president Lyman Hood, noted as a near match to Governor Hughes in looks and manner, recounts an amused encounter in which a well dressed man mistook Hood for the governor. Hood describes the striking similarities in height, facial expression, and demeanor.
In Scranton July 2 18 year old Mrs Kindra Howlsta of Dunmore is jailed after confessing to killing her husband by pouring kerosene and using a lamp fire. She says lover Ignatz Hutro urged the deed and aided the plan. Hutro denies involvement as police investigate the Lithuanian trio.
A garbled report recounts alleged murders and deportations linked to Cripple Creek and nearby towns. It mentions various figures, a train wreck attempt, and long police negotiations, with references to deportations, mob actions, and solitary confinement during investigations.
The Western Federation of Miners keeps Moyer as president and Haywood as secretary treasurer after their convention. Both accused and imprisoned in Idaho for complicity in the murder of former Guy Steunenboom, the case looms over the proceedings.
The jury in Ohio finds for FS Smith representing Meigs County treasurer Lomas J Chase plaintiffs against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. They award twelve the plaintiffs the amount for which the official was indicted. Trial contends robbery denied. seven hours deliberation ends with verdict for plaintiffs.
A fragmented OCR item lists individuals including George Heaint a storekeeper and James A Baker ex board member, with references to Cripple Crom and Cripple Creek mining towns. Mentions an editor of Minors' Magazine and a British Columbia relate figure F Taylor, as well as an organiser for Woo ow, Laude vale Colo. The text hints at deportation escape involving miners and local officials.
Washingtonian Herbert of Washington DC died by his own action allegedly after unhappiness over separation from his wife Columba. He was 35, employed at Columbia Duck Mill, and survived by his wife, mother Mrs Samuel E Edwards, and twin sons. A note to Miss Minnie Watts stated I die telegraph my mother. Domestic troubles were cited by his mother as cause.
William Phillips of Washington, owner Cornellat, is confined in the strong ward of City Hospital Cincinnati in delirium due to uremia. He was brought in several days ago in a delirious state, kept in the open ward until becoming violent. Phillips left Washington Saturday night for Cincinnati, accompanied by relatives at the depot, reportedly in good health.
A long OCR fragment records numerous marriage licenses listing names of brides and grooms with their ages and hometowns. The scattered entries mention John M Redding Dolores J Parquatte and many others including Charles Bowle Marguerite Saxton and Reys in Sinniga Virginia Madison Ye and Martinsburg. The text shows multiple couples and officiants such as L. hrane and J. Johnson, with ages ranging from teens to thirties, and places spanning Maryland Virginia and nearby locales.
Health office records list numerous deceased individuals with ages and partial locations, including James Dorsey 37, Matilda Kooblar 60, Allie TR Tyler in Ontario, and others with ages ranging from months to 98 years, half legible and mixed with garbled OCR. The fragmentary list hints at a city public health roll call or obituary clip from a larger death registry.
Fragmentary OCR notes list numerous Cripple Creek residents and associates including Tom Fortes, Mortis Friedman, Charles, Moyer, and Mra Mark. Mentions of deportations, a pastor T A Toland, and local committee members suggest a community-wide crackdown with officials and miners tied to an Orchard investigation.
A dramatic European custody dispute unfolds as Princess Louise of Saxony’s visit to Florence leads to a separation from her husband Count Giacciardini. The six year old daughter was placed with the countess for six months, then to return to the father. The father arrived in Rome to claim the child, but the mother had fled with the girl forty eight hours earlier to an unknown destination.
A New York farmer and his dog fought robbers along a roadway. The farmer was killed and the hound wounded in the leg during a desperate struggle. Evidence points to a violent attempt to rob the pair as they traveled. Investigators are pursuing suspects.
A July dispatch details Otto White seven, Ignave Widowyil fifteen, drowning incidents at Flat River Betting and near Alpena New York. It also reports Christopher Brass murdered and robbed on a Jamates-Brass road, with robbers missing $1 and a market payment note. A driverless wagon found near Detroit signals further tragedy as police link three men to farm attack and hold up. Local saloon figures and farmers face the danger from highwaymen on routes to Brooklyn markets.
Raphael Aguilera Dimayuga, a protégé of HH Harriman learning railroading on the Tria Railroad, receives a letter from Emilio Aguinaldo urging him to take a seat in the Philippine assembly to be elected July 20 amid claimed popular demand. Dimayuga declines the nomination in a letter to Aguinaldo, though it is believed he may be elected before the letter reaches the Philippines.
Two carloads of slant powder on a side track near Becks Hot Springs exploded this afternoon, sending flames and smoke across five miles. The blast shattered windows in Salt Lake City, knocked out telegraph and telephone lines, and hurled passengers from a local train’s seats as it passed about a quarter mile away.
Joseph T. Carroll, a wealthy Butte merchant, was jailed after being convicted in federal court last autumn of illegally fencing public lands. He was sentenced to 24 hours in county jail and a $1 fine, after which he appealed to the Circuit Court, which affirmed the lower court judgment. Carroll later surrendered.
Havana July reports Corporal P. J. Green of the Eleventh United States Infantry died from wounds received June 28 in Holguin Santiago Province. He was shot by four policemen while resisting a rest.
New York July 2 A large number of ice wagon drivers at the American Ice Company returned to work individually without union authorization. Some strikers continued the strike. Union officers threatened to extend the action while ice deliveries were expected to normalize soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes link a Cripple Creek robbery to the Auxiliary Militia and several named individuals including William Victor watchman, Barmee Cripalo Cree miner, and Joseph Mahalich with implied connections to Orchara Charles and WD Haywands. Details are unclear but suggest an investigation of militia and town officials.
Supreme Court Justice Blanchard granted an injunction sought by Bainbridge Coley to halt the proposed 5 000 000 merger between Equitable Trust Company and Mer cantile Trust Company, restraining both from advancing steps toward the deal. An order returned for show cause was issued, with adjournment to August term and potential for further arguments from Morse and Equitable Life. The merger remains stalled at least until October 7.
Mrs Stella Pagana told Magistrate Bradys court that her savings were extorted over years by Giuseppine Furcio and Prince Bartholoma, with demands for 9 and 3 dollars at a time. Her bank account was depleted, and she sold property while her husband feared for her life. The men were held for court and Pagana asked for heavy ball fearing further crimes if released.
Ten hurt when a four story business block collapsed on Main street Cincinnati Ohio caused by weakened foundations from nearby excavation for a new ten story building Forty two escaped injury and eight dozen workers were in the wreck. Isaac White of Levi and White sustained minor injuries while secretary Fred Miller suffered bruises from being thrown into the street. Laborers suffered non fatal injuries as the outer wall toppled into the dig site.
Engen Schmita, awaiting sentence on extortion conviction, tells an afternoon interview he will run for a fourth term despite doubts of victory. He says only appellate and supreme court denials of his appeal could stop him. He also threatens mandamus actions against Fudge Duane over his alleged weakness.
Old exports resumed as the gold exports to the continent continued under secrecy. Gold totaling about 1,000,000 dollars moved from the subtreasury in double eagles to destinations not disclosed, likely to Holland, via Goldman Bachs & Co and Beidelbach Ickelheimer & Co. Foreign exchange markets showed tightening, with 10 percent loan rates and demand sterling rising about 15 points to around 4.50.
Special to The Washington Vst. Tthaca July 2. Thomas Becker near Enfield attempted to hang himself using a rope and a noose fixed to a crossbeam. He stood on a feed bucket but Mrs Becker found him alive twenty minutes later, asking if anyone could choke himself with whiskers as a cushion. Becker said he would not try again, noting he would have to cut his long whiskers to finish the job.
Special to The Washintest describes Lieut Edward Ells Farnsworth US Army and Miss Mary Pullman daughter of Col John W Pullman USBA marrying at noon in the Church of St Mary Star of the Sea Governors Island. Rev Father J Anthony Crogan officiated. The bride wore empire white brocade trimmed with chiffon and lace. Sister Miss Ethel Pullman maid of honor. Bridesmaids Miss Anne Breble and Miss Mary Gale. Best man Capt Ellison Glimer Coast Artillery. ushers Lieut Henry Torney Fort Tetten Lieut Edward T Wessel 2nd Lieut Albert Howell Barkley Fort Wadsworth Lieut H H Scott Fort Hamilton. Reception in Officers Club ballroom with dancing by the Twelfth Infantry Band. Guests in full dress uniform. many officers from New York forts and West Point. The couple will honeymoon in Massachusetts then proceed to Fort Hamilton. Farnsworth a West Point graduate of 1904.
A fire swept a mail car near Cherokee two miles west of Sioux City tonight destroying almost all contents. About 300 pounds of letter mail and 1500 pounds of newspapers burned, with all registered mail lost. Mail Clerk Charles W Cleave suffered severe burns to face and hands. sparks from the engine are blamed.
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