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Fred W. Carpenter returns papers to William Loeb concerning the indictment against Charles H. Moyer and Big Bill Haywood for the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. He confirms that Secretary of War William H. Taft has read them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-23
Andrew Dickson White discusses the political turmoil in Russia and the problems Russians cause in the United States and abroad. White thinks it wise that Richard Watson Gilder, editor of The Century Magazine, has avoided involvement with Maxim Gorky, and he wishes that Mark Twain and William Dean Howells had done the same.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-18
James H. Hawley sends Assistant Attorney General Robb a summary of the confessions given by Harry Orchard and Stephen W. Adams in relation to the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Hawley also provides a background history of the Western Federation of Miners, claiming that its leadership has been responsible for numerous acts of violence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-13
George A. Pettibone’s lawyers submit legal documents to request an examination of the validity of his imprisonment. The document includes the criminal complaint, warrant for Pettibone’s arrest, and several affidavits from relevant individuals. Pettibone’s lawyers state Pettibone’s removal to Idaho was unconstitutional due to the fact that he was not allowed to seek legal counsel or verify the validity of his arrest with the state of Colorado’s court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03
Governor Gooding writes to William L. Jans in response to the resolution passed by the Central Labor Union of Evansville, Indiana, regarding the arrest of labor leaders for the assassination of former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Gooding explains the circumstances of the arrests and assures Jans that the men will receive a fair trial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03
Prosecuting Attorney Van Duyn has prepared an arrest warrant for William D. Haywood charging him with the murder of Frank Steunenberg in Canyon County, Idaho. The State of Idaho requests Haywood’s requisition from Colorado where it is believed he has taken refuge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-12
John F. Kearney chose extracts from the Miner’s Magazine from the past five years, most of them specific to the death of ex-Governor of Idaho Frank Steunenberg and organized labor disputes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01
An editorial in The Outlook responds to an article in the same edition of the magazine that provides a sympathetic account of the principles and actions of the Western Federation of Miners. While the writer of the letter agrees that it is good to understand principles the same way their advocates do, it is not always good to approve them. Opinions can all be freely advocated, but all practices cannot be freely undertaken. The Western Federation of Miners are free to advocate for anarchy, but not to practice it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906
Grand Jury indictment of Big Bill Haywood, Charles H. Moyer, George A. Pettibone, and John L. Simpkins for the murder of ex-Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03
District Court, Seventh Judicial District of the State of Idaho
The Albany Evening Journal editorializes on President Roosevelt’s criticism of the men on trial for the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg as “undesirable citizens.” While Roosevelt denies that his comments reflect on the men’s guilt of the specific charge, and are merely related to their general conduct, the editors note that this argument is not likely to convince those who believe Roosevelt’s remarks will influence the outcome of the trial against the defendants.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-14
A letter to The Glass Worker accuses President Roosevelt of acting unfairly in the murder trial of Big Bill Haywood, Charles H. Moyer, and George A. Pettibone, who stand accused of assassinating Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05
President Roosevelt referred to Big Bill Haywood, Charles H. Moyer, and George A. Pettibone as “undesirable citizens,” not because of their alleged involvement in the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg, but because of their roles as labor leaders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907
Joseph Wauhope, associate editor of Wilshire’s Magazine, details the bias of the courts and unfairness of the trial of Charles H. Moyer, George A. Pettibone, and Big Bill Haywood in the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-19