10 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
1
Following an initial start, Ollie James moves into the speakership role with Missouri support assured. The development signals stable leadership for the Missouri delegation as the process concludes.
The Rivers and Harbors bill reported to the House includes 2 000 000 cash for Ohio locks and dams and 5 500 000 cash for Mississippi works with 3 000 000 to Ohio head of passage and 1 250 000 between Missouri and St Paul. The measure totals 21 984 861 in cash for 1912 and 9 514 363 in contracts for later years. The House also considered Indian appropriations totaling 8 277 985 while Montauk Point survey and Montauk project discussed for harbor improvements.
Five directors released a statement from Boston on December 9 affirming that the church government will continue under Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy. The policy remains the same as during Eddy’s leadership with the board acting in harmony and receiving wide support from branch churches worldwide.
In Cambridge a Le Blanc murder trial pits Hattie Le Blanc against Mrs. Lillian Glover with testimony about alleged threats and revolting remarks amid accusations of wife’s bitterness. In Vincennes a not guilty verdict for Menlo Moore sparks wild courtroom celebration led by women as jurors receive praise.
A chaotic scene erupts in the courtroom when the jury announces not guilty in the Gibson case, with security forced to intervene as spectators shout and surge.
Merrell John, once a local resident and druggist in Meridian Mississippi, was found murdered in a room at the Great Southern Hotel. Authorities indicated the killing occurred early Tuesday morning as investigations begin.
The Justice Department says it will appeal the Philadelphia circuit ruling against Temple Iron Company, calling the judgment partial victory for the government and seeking early Supreme Court review. It aims to press the case as a priority on the docket.
Indiana Brewers Association reports a draft bill on a brewing issue and attorneys work to remedy a situation whose character is not yet known. The wording implies active legislative consideration and professional legal drafting.
In Indianapolis the temperance question is seen as the key for next winter's session. Senator Robert E. Proctor plans two bills to shift county option to city and township option and impose a $1,000 license with one saloon per thousand population. The Indiana Brewers Association may submit a rival measure. Senator Carleton outlines a public utilities bill to create a bureau under the state railway commission to appraise public corporations’ property and securities.
Police and old Logan Grays recall December 9 1910 marking the tenth anniversary of Marvin Kuhns entering and exiting Logansport with Captain F H Halls present. The event is noted by Patrolman Deane and local officers as a subdued observance rather than celebration.
Washington December 9 Charges of irregularity in the allotment of Oklahoma Indian lands were raised in the house over the enrollment of James F Rowell a Connecticut man who married an Indian woman and was to receive 100 acres near Lawton Oklahoma valued at 75 000 to 100 000 The matter centered on misrepresentations to the Indian affairs committee and the enrollment and allotment decisions later withdrawn pending court action The bill carried 8 277 985 in appropriations 97 000 above the committee recommendation
Cass county prosecutor George Custer returned last night from an extended eastward trip described as legal business. He visited Washington D C Philadelphia Baltimore and New York and declined to detail the matter but it is understood to involve serving papers on Chesapeake and Ohio railroad officials in Virginia related to a suit against the railroad at Gov Marshall’s urging.
A dying man in Lafayette Indiana marries shortly before death, with Associated Press noting the ceremony occurred amid illness. The brief dispatch records the union and notes the groom's condition without graphic detail.
Associated Press reports Michael Rizzo six and Guiseppe eight were recovered after being held since the same day. Guiseppe was found in a locked room of an East Side Manhattan tenement. Michael wandered Harlem streets half dazed with name and address on him. Police see breakthrough against ransom gangs targeting Italians.
Officials fear a three percent authorization of issue will render other issues practically valueless. Banks are excluded as a proposed solution.
Washington reports the Treasury and Senator Aldrich discussed issuing Panama bonds to prevent a treasury deficit. The proposal hinges on creating three percent bonds without bank circulation privileges to avoid depressing the two percent issue and risk of a market for the new securities.
Secretary Knox states the self confessed killer of his wife may be returned to Italy for trial, citing non reciprocal elements of the extradition treaty and that the United States cannot unilaterally punish crimes of foreigners. The decision hinges on public morals and treaty interpretation amid negotiations with Italy.
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