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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
7
New Orleans officials report progress in controlling fever with improved mosquito control and isolation of cases. Health leaders consider raising quarantine measures mid October citing decline in new infections and stable hospital conditions despite scattered remaining cases.
A report from Dosnes Iowa states Frederick A Yaknma and a wealthy northern Iowa resident were killed when their car failed to negotiate a steep hill causing a crash and ejection. Arthur and Frederick Reed were in the car and injured. a woman was also harmed in the incident.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and her party reach Yokohama aboard the L Minnesota from Shimonoseki. She is greeted by the American minister and consul, the imperial master of ceremonies, and the governor, but declines formalities. The party will tour locally before joining E. H. Harriman’s group for travel to San Francisco on the Siberia.
Copenhagen reports Minister Lassen presented the 1906-07 budget to parliament with revenue about 21.43 million dollars and expenditures about 20.75 million. He supports Denmark's participation in the international chamber of agriculture started under Italy’s king with David Lubin of California.
Captain E. F. Taggart, whose divorce case in Worcester drew national attention, arrived at the Columbus barracks and reported for duty. He declined to discuss the divorce case or its likely outcome.
Tokyo October 2 noon reports a sharp rise in prices across the local share market as firms anticipate a gradual recovery from the postwar depression. The new alliance with Great Britain boosts confidence, with commercial circles awaiting increased activity in various business sectors.
Geo W Barrett arrested at Thornton New Mexico on charges of insanity after alleged letters to Paul Morton demanding 5000 dollars. Police say Barrett possessed letters from major trust companies and railroad magnates showing prior attempts to blackmail. He will be committed to an asylum.
government attorneys clash over introducing testimony of Robert F. Westcott at the Carter case hearing. Westcott's testimony was read to show Captain Carter lent his father-in-law $10,000 in January 1895 before departing for Europe.
The special train carrying Secretary of War Taft and party reached Connellsville Pa ahead of schedule after leaving Laughlin Junction at 7 49 and covering 55 miles to Connellsville in 1 hour 17 minutes the fastest time on the Pittsburgh division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Taft was still abed when the train arrived.
Montgomery Alabama October 2 Mayor Thomas H. Carr died after ten months of illness. He was a leading independent figure in city affairs. His two year term would have ended October 16.
Mobile Alabama October 6 Price Baker 28 a member of a prominent family was killed in a saloon on Dauphine Street. Hamilton McKean 26 and Joseph Hart Jr 28 were wounded with McKean fatally and Hart seriously. John Fischer 64 an engineer from Raleigh on Seaboard Air Line shot the victims and is jailed refusing to talk amid old feud speculation.
Pat Crowe, sought by Omaha police for the 1900 kidnapping of Millionaire Packer Cudahy's son, was arrested in Butte Montana after identification from photos. Captain W F Metirat and Detective McInerny tackled him in a saloon, Crowe resisted return to Omaha, vowing to avoid requisition papers.
In Carnesville Georgia on October 5 the jury acquitted Plato D Jordan of the murder of Adolphus Starr. The shooting occurred June 6 1901 in Canon Georgia on the town street. Jordan had been tried in 1962 for involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years. the Supreme Court granted a new trial and the defense sought delay but was overridden.
Paris reports authorities do not expect decisive steps until the Calhoun mission report reaches Washington. The Venezuelan stance remains unchanged as Paris waits on U S guidance and the French charge d affaires M Taigny continues to be refused treatment through him.
Milwaukee officials and others faced 172 indictments returned by the last grand jury with Judge Brazee presiding. About 38 defendants including former supervisors fire department members reporters a state senator and others entered not guilty pleas. Arraignments continued late into the day as several defendants sought immediate trials and cases stretched over two to three years.
Dispatch from Toledo reports novelist Brand Whitlock nominated for mayor by the Independents Convention. Davenport Iowa American Can factory burned with losses estimated under 150000. 300 workers lose jobs. Judge James Madison Parker of Massachusetts dies at the Union Club. he led in Pittsfield.
A blaze at A L Pattingill’s stable during a local carnival left an unknown man cremated or missing, Owen Kelly from Niles Ohio badly burned, and Wyands of Braceville Ohio with a broken hip after leaping from the second story. A third man’s fate remains unconfirmed.
The government’s plea against a new trial for Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick, after her ten year sentence for conspiracy to wreck a national bank, was continued before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. Assistant Attorney H. Garry argued the case and the discussion is expected to resume tomorrow.
Presiding Judge Scott of the sixth judicial district ordered the court clerk not to accept bonds from any foreign fidelity bond company. The ruling references a county case where a defaulter's bond was forfeited after an eastern bond firm failed to provide proper collateral within the state.
Dock laborers at Cronetadt strike for higher wages and shorter hours. All foreign ships are halted while Berlin streetcars run, despite electrical workers’ strikes threatening power plants. Ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson shows improvement in Wichita hospital after six weeks. Woodland NC joins Plainfield Indiana meeting as new member. Malian man fatally shot in Atlantic City during a robbery claim, suspected black hand plot. Bateman Dexter stabbing tied to Milwaukee star’s sworn statement.
A long juror list shows names and districts for a full term jury panel convening Monday. Notable jurors include J. Ward, W. Oakley, J. Dawsey, J. McAlister, H. Metcalf, R. Southerland, J. Hicks, M. Fain, J. Loftin, and W. Wickland among many others across multiple beats and districts.
Leonard, a New York bank clerk, stole securities worth 259000 using a forged check. Police say he had no accomplices and all evidence to convict him is secured. He spoke of banking methods in court before officers interrupted.
Herbert McCardney, 40, committed suicide by taking poison at 4187 Olive Street after giving a fatal dose of poison to his 12 year old son Leon. Despondency over separation from his wife cited as motive for the act.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mock incident in Tennessee with a light blow to the chest, a person reeling, and a suspect fleeing within minutes. later phrases touch on exoneration and a named individual. Character clarity is low and proper nouns are inconsistently recorded.
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