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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
2
The Garland Globe lists subscription terms one year for 1.50 six months for 0.80 and three months for 0.30. Advertising rates furnished on application. Editor and Manager: A. Wixom.
Constantinople reports a special commission will probe charges against Fehmi Pasha chief of the palace secret police and sultan confidant. The German embassy notes a cargo seizure bound for Hamburg linked to his actions. A forest foreman sheltered at the German embassy after Fehmi Pasha detained him and forced a 20 percent timber payout.
In Seattle a youth accused of killing Judge Emery received a jury acquittal. The Tacoma verdict read by Judge Snell stated not guilty by reason of insanity. The decision was announced around 0:55 o clock Saturday night, marking the culmination of the case.
The jury in Seattle Newark case acquits or remands 16-year-old Chester Thompson after less than three hours of deliberation for the killing of Judge George Meade Emery on July 7, 1906. The boy remains in sheriff custody as the court reviews his status. His face remains impassive as he leaves the courtroom.
A Fitchburg division crash on the Boston and Maine line near Deerfield in Shelburne Falls collision of an express train and an extra freight left five railroad workers dead and several injured. Traction damage halted traffic with passengers spared serious harm.
The house voted to abolish all pension agencies nationwide and centralize pension payments in Washington. The pension appropriation bill carrying $138 million was passed after opposition from agency holders in several states.
Leavenworth Kansas William Higley a 63 year old Civil War veteran was found dead on Monday afternoon within the home grounds He crawled through a hedge fence and exhausted sank within sight of his barracks dying from exposure Higley a Kentuckian served in company C Fiftieth Missouri infantry He was caught in Sunday’s blizzard and could not reach his quarters
Hayti refuses to return to the government funds said to be fraudulently obtained from Hermann and Co. under court direction. Dispute centers on a favored transaction and a demanded annulment rejected by Hayti and the German legation. American minister objects to expulsions as Mansour leaves for New York after a refused withdrawal. The American legation seal remains on his shop.
Naples reports a severe storm on the Calabrian coast. At Marina a tidal wave swept a village, destroying homes and inundating shorelines. One woman is dead and four are missing as residents seek refuge in hills. a schoolhouse hospital shelters many wounded. Taranto reports missing fishing boats and widespread apprehension.
In New York the Harry K. Thaw defense, led by California attorney Delmas, gains shape as testimony links Stanford White to a prior threat and notes Thaw’s actions after White’s Madison Square Garden death. District Attorney Jerome challenges evidence while Delmas vows broad legal defenses.
Washington reports that a new simplified Santo Domingo treaty will be sent to the Senate after February 16, replacing the old pact pending since 1905. The revised document aims for ratification before Congress ends in March, but any resistance could push final action back.
Major General A W Greely spoke in Chicago on US duties as a world power to master Pacific and protect national honor amid Philippine issues. He warned of renewed danger of war with Japan from recent San Francisco anti Japanese agitation and urged a party to sustain national prestige.
Women in Chattanooga gathered Sunday to protest the printing of minute details from the Thaw murder case and related court proceedings. Mayor Frierson condemned sensational reports as disgusting and excessive, urging restraint in daily newspaper coverage.
Dr Everett Merwin a noted Kansas City surgeon and Miss Maud Sinter a 23 year old patient were found shot in Merwins Hall building office Saturday. Evidence suggests the girl fired at the physician then killed herself in jealousy. Each victim suffered a head wound and a pistol lay near the girl. Doors were locked and neighbors forced entry after hearing shots.
At Moscow female university a new search uncovered several unfilled bombs. Eight girl students connected to threats against death sentences for Count Ignatieff General Painoff General Von Der Launitz and Governor Alexandrovsky were reportedly tried by drumhead court martial.
Salt Lake City Tuesday marks the first half of the sixty days session. Up to date three bills have passed both houses and been sent to the governor for approval. One is a contingent expense bill, another creates a commission to codify and annotate laws, and the third amends statutes.
Washington reports Scott Smith private secretary to Secretary Hitchcock has been selected to take charge of the Hot Springs reservation in Arkansas. Smith has advised Hitchcock and influenced friction with western senators and congress members. Hitchcock wished to make Smith assistant commissioner of the general land office, but Senate confirmation was deemed unlikely.
Washington Senator McCumber of North Dakota spoke with President Roosevelt about the executive order delaying land entries in the west awaiting investigation The senator said about 500 homesteaders in his state have made entry but cannot complete final proof due to the order holding up the entries It urges cancellation for strictly agricultural lands to relieve hardship
Washington The Brownsville inquiry by the senate committee on military affairs may continue at intervals for several months. Many men with subpoenas are not found or are in Texas at the court martial of white officers of the discharged negro battalion. The investigation has progressed to the point that the committee believes the only way to get to the bottom of the affair is to examine every man to learn what he knows.
Constantinople reports a commission of inquiry into allegations against Femi Pasha, chief of the palace secret police. The German embassy, seeking no public trial, urged banishment which is expected to be carried out.
Over 500 travelers, mostly self proclaimed Best People on Earth, departed Saturday for Los Angeles. Those not of the antlered tribe enjoyed Elks privileges during the journey. The train split into two sections and the excursion was led by J F Burton, district passenger agent of the Salt Lake route, ensuring comfort for all.
Fond du Lac report quotes General Edward R Bragg former U S consul general at Hongkong saying no danger of war between the United States and Japan. He criticizes Japanese leadership and praises Chinese character, noting one Chinaman equals two Japanese in merit.
Paris reports a government tax proposal that replaces direct taxes with an income based system, exempting day laborers and taxing higher incomes up to four percent. The plan targets foreign securities, hits Russian holdings, and marks a radical Clemenceau era reform greeted by socialists while facing GOP and conservative opposition.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in New York exposing her early life poverty, posing for artists, and romance with Stanford White. She recalled a luxurious studio apartment, a velveteen swing, champagne, and the famed court confrontation as she described the events leading to the ensuing murder case.
Advocates for a fourteen foot channel from Chicago to St. Louis and the Gulf faced defeat as the house committee of the whole voted to back the river and harbor appropriation bill recommendation. Despite extensive speeches, supporters secured only 42 votes for the amendment, indicating limited backing.
Six people drowned when the gasoline launch Cyrene struck the draw of the railroad bridge across the Sacramento River and capsized. The deceased include Mrs A Jacinto and a Japanese woman and four Japanese. Boat owner Manuel Henderson acted as captain and engineer. Savees were George Horr, Joseph Gamma, Martin Gamma and two Japanese.
Justice of the Peace Robert C. Cortez mortally injured by an infernal machine delivered via American Express in his Paterson office. The blast wrecked the room, killing him at midnight after he aided police in capturing Italian criminals. His son, present at the office, was injured but survived. Cortez had served twelve years and was slated for a detectives’ sergeant role.
A. T. Day was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of Florace H. Voss. The jury returned a life for a life verdict at 8:60 PM after four hours of deliberation. Day remained unmoved and returned to his cell, remarking that it did not matter much.
The State Department released a note stating President Diaz, at President Roosevelt's suggestion, has asked Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala to prevent armed clashes between Nicaragua and Honduras. It urges adherence to treaties and arbitration for disputes.
Albany officials report that key papers for Attorney General Mayer's dissolution case against the American Ice Company have disappeared from the attorney general's office. Attorney General William S. Jackson said the records were already missing before Mayer’s term ended, and could not be located.
Philadelphia fire gutted the Chelton Hills estate of John Wanamaker near Jenkintown on Friday night. Loss was estimated at 760000 dollars. the English style house sat on thirty acres, set back about 850 yards from the York Road, noted as one of Philadelphia suburbs finest artistic properties.
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