(4871) William "Big Bill" Haywood, Trial, Courtroom Scene, Idaho, 1907

A scene in the courtroom during William “Big Bill” Haywood’s murder trial. Haywood was tried on murder charges in the assassination of former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg.

The image shows the defense team and Haywood’s family and friends. In view, around the defense table, are: E. F. Richardson, Clarence Darrow (leaning on table), Peter Breen. Haywood sits behind Richardson. J.F. Nugent is next to Haywood. Behind Haywood, in the wheelchair, is his mother, Mrs. Carruthers. The three women behind Mrs. Carruthers, left to right are: Mrs. Carruthers’ nurse, Mr. Haywood’s older daughter and Mrs. Steve Adams.