Orchard Witness Recants Alleged Immunity Promise
Boise May 16 Harry Orchard the prisoner witness in the Steunenberg murder case declares he is sound in mind and body and has reconverted to Christianity He denies mistreatment or any promised immunity for his confession while detailing his imprisonment and readiness to tell the truth He discusses reading habits and past travels while noting governor Gooding affirmed no immunity was offered and the trial jury selection proceeds amid obstructions.
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Steunenberg
Boise
Ideho
Harry Orchard
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Orchard
McPartland
Gay
Whitney
Toney
Qrehard
Wisconsin
O ° Delmas
Jerom
Orchard 18
Gov Gooding
Orchard C
Tront
Haywood
Judge Nugent
Joel Matthews
Sinaly
Roberts
John Henderleider
Jackson
Probey
Surrey
Probey ‘Carriage | CO. Wistitcton
President Hosts Brazilian Admiral at Luncheon
President Roosevelt gives a luncheon in the state dining room honoring Rear Admiral Huet de Barcellar of the Brazilian fleet at Hampton Roads. Attendants include Secretary of State, Brazilian Ambassador, Secretary of the Navy, and several officials. Also reported is a fire at the Potomac Electric Power Company power house on Fourteenth and B streets NW caused by insulation, destroying interior woolwork and furnishings worth $1, fully insured.
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Roosevelt
Huet de Barcellar
Hampton Roads
Pareira Leite
Secretary of the Navy
Brownson
Dean Barratt
David F. Bay S.N
John Elliott
Russell Train
Potomac Electrc Power Company
Fourteenth and
B Streets
Bonaparte Not Boss As Pressed By Civil Service Reform
Baltimore May 16 Attorney General Bonaparte was re elected president of the Maryland Civil Service Reform Association. He said his role shifted from outside critic to inside party advocate after joining the President's administration. Secretary Garfield urged civil service annuities and salary readjustments to retain capable officials.
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Civil Service Reform Association
Garfield
Washington Post
Baltimore
Bonaparte
Maryland
Navy
Qty
Bome
Republican State Central Committee
Interior
James R. Garfield
Mayor in Glen Echo Tests Speed Law by Bicycle Chase
Mayor Garrett of Glen Echo rides the town bicycle after a touring car to gauge speed law enforcement. He trails the car to Cabin John Bridge reaching seventeen miles per hour, five over the limit, then returns to safeguard his chosen marshal Collins. The election for town marshal is postponed to next Thursday.
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Garrett
Glen Echo
Tittle Maryland Mu
Collns
Marshal Collins
Cabin John Bridge
Collins
Swedish Minister to Attend Linnaeus Bridge Dedication in New York
Mr Lagercrantz, the Swedish minister here, plans to leave Washington for New York next week for the dedication ceremonies of the ornamental bridge erected by Swedish citizens in honor of the renowned Swedish scientist Linnaeus. He will then tour the Swedish colonies in the North region.
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Lagercrantz
Sveatsa
Washington
New York
Eityens
Linne
Lineus
Northre
Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Latte
Ohio Valley
Atlantic States
Dakotas
Gulf States
Southwest
Central West
Lower Lake Region
Middle
South Atlantic States
North Dakota
Montana
North Pacific States
Upper Lake Region
Central Valleys
Northwestern States
Mississippa Valley
New England
Lake Region
Grand Banks
Dr Cook Sued for Divorced and Custody Action
Mrs Helen Finley Cook files in District Supreme Court for absolute and statutory divorce from Dr Richard L Cook of Kenesaw apartments Washington. She cites infidelity cruelty drunkenness and a tumultuous married life including threats with a pistol and a bid to take the child custody amid sensational allegations.
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Richard L. Cook
Kenesaw Apartments
District Supreme Court
Helen Finley Cook
Mrs. Cook
Charlottesville
Washington
Cook
Virginia
Old Dominion
Washington Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers and New Directors
The Washington Chamber of Commerce held its first board meeting at 1214 F street NW with most directors present. A. Lisner became treasurer and W F Gude secretary, both unanimously. several committees were named, new members elected, and plans set to nominate committee chairs at the next meeting.
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W. F. Gude
A. Lisner
Washington Chamber of Commerce
F Street Northwest
Chamber of Commerce
Teasurer
William F. Gude
Harper
Gude
Chamber
National Freight Service Association
Becme
Horse Owners’ Association
J. H. Ralston
Lisner
Chamber of Commerce forms split committees and sets funds
The body reallocates duties between manufactures and wholesale trade groups, elects two committees, and plans cooperation with the nominations committee. Officers to handle assets, with a $1,000-plus treasury, designate the American National Bank as depository. A three member committee will report on awaters for the Chamber at the next directors’ meeting.
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J. Bell
Chapin Brown
Charles W. Semmes
D. J. Kaufman
J. H. Ralston
Arthur Moses
Chamber
Business Men’s Association
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
Business Men's Association
Chamber of Commerce
American National Bank
Harper
F Street
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Cecorus Whitfield
England
White House
Potomac Power House
W. D. Haywood
Boise, Idaho
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Secretary of the Interior
Help Wanted
the Post
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DR. Cook
Commerce Chamber
Antonh Stephan
Alfred Higbie
Fred A. Dille
Dwight Anderson
Charles Do. Lacey
Edward §. Schmid
Arthur G. Plant
Fred S Lincoln
Ben B. Woodry
Fulton Lewis
James F. Oyster
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F Street N. W
Geo. E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
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N. W
Tharp
Berkeley
St. N. W
Christian Xander
Dixie Rye
Ality House
Mayers
Wilson G Mayers
Security Storage Company
Fifteenth Street
United States
Taylor & Dean
Pittsburg, PA
Perolin
R. P. Andrews Paper Co, Incorporated
Louisiana Avenue
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