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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
10
Jury selection continues in the Willam D. Haywood murder trial for ex Governor Steunenberg. The defense and prosecution prepare for a lengthy proceedings with 44 talesmen remaining and possible night sessions if needed.
Snow fell in New York on the first Sunday of June, not dusting pavements but swirling above skyscrapers. The unusual display, described as a midwater touch to the city’s weather, added a peculiar mood to a day in the metropolis.
A ceremony in Paris will transfer the belly of Eni Zola to the Pantheon next week. In Gomez, Palaglo Mexico a poisoning spree sickened 27 people with many saved by medical experts. Mordant won the Prix du Jockey Club for three year olds over one and a half miles. The Russian Social Democratic Congress in London condemned terrorism and backed the duma's continuance. Japanese cruisers Taukeba and Chitose arrived at Sheerness for a forty night stay with entertainments planned for officers. Harvest prospects in central Russia look bright after good rains and warm temps. Griscom, wife of Ambassador Lloyd C Griscom, gave birth to a son in Rome. first child born to an American ambassador stationed there.
Kansas board of gateway commissioners faces attack as Missouri Pacific presses for a mandamus to force daily passenger service on the Madison branch. A referee’s report says the line’s business may not justify the service, while the state may seek to overturn the report and push a ruling to establish the service.
Rain and cold marked the Confederate reunion in Richmond Virginia with no notable events Sunday besides religious services and a sacred concert. A horse show building program and a Monday parade led to the unveiling of the Jefferson Davis monument, expected to cap the gathering.
One man killed and about a score injured when eastbound passenger train No 8 derailed at 3 30 am Sunday two miles west of Lozier Texas on the Southern Pacific line. Officials cite wheel failure or defective steel as possible cause though not yet determined.
A large flywheel burst at the Creighton Power plant in Tarentum near Pittsburg on Sunday instantly killed Frank M. Geiger an engineer from New Kensington. His assistant Calvert Hazlett was seriously injured and several other employees were hurt as the building was wrecked.
A Rotterdam despatch reports the Dutch government forbids the anarchist congress planned for Amsterdam on July 26. Newspapers say the event will be moved to Luxemburg and proceed there despite the ban.
Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Heney accuses opponents of politicizing the grand jury investigation into Las Francisca wealth and influence. He says President Patrick Calhoun of United Railroads sought bank aid to shield him from prosecution, and that 16 bribers on the board of supervisors were granted immunity to secure confessions, arguing wealth should not corrupt justice.
District Attorney Langdon will convene a grand jury to consider removing Chief of Police Dinan. In San Francisco, 55 of 75 veniremen reported for the trial of Mayor Eugene Schmitz on extortion charges, with 18 present for examination and several excused or absent. Admiral Evans seeks to weed naval officers to satisfy the Naval Personnel Act. Copenhagen reports Denmark will not revisit selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. rumors of French and German opposition are deemed fiction.
Seven loggers drowned Thursday while attempting a landing above rapids on the Payette river 12 miles from Garden Valley Idaho. Nine other boat occupants barely reached shore in the incident near Boise.
Denver will host a three day public lands convention June 18 to 20 to discuss a liberal shift in policy enabling more land entry and government regulation. Organized by Senator Teller and support from the American National Stock Growers Association, delegates favor a government leasing system with fencing rights and grazing permits to foster a fair deal for stock growers.
A dense summary of multiple baseball results from American and National leagues, outlining scores and standings for games in progress and recent Saturday results. Includes American Association, Western and Central leagues, plus scattered notes on Chinese revolts and a fire at Santa Fe repair shops with damages and brief international famine updates.
President Roosevelt made three addresses in Lansing and spoke to about six thousand at Agricultural College during a semi centennial celebration. He planted a maple tree, praised farmers and rural life, urged agricultural education, and urged workers to value labor. The visit included applause from students and alumni and honorary degrees conferred on notable visitors.
A general strike by French naval reserve sailors and mercantile mariners began at daylight Friday, threatening widespread commerce disruption. The National Seamen's Union protests a pension increase deemed inadequate, with ports from Marseilles to Toulon and Dunkirk reporting walkouts and ship crews abandoning vessels.
Wisconsin university won the regular varsity boat race against Syracuse on Lake Mendota and the Wisconsin freshmen swept the freshmen Delafield race. Syracuse took the four oared, while Wisconsin suffered a buoy interference that may have cost them the lead. The events occurred after a delayed start due to rough seas and fading light, with Wisconsin finishing the two miles in 10 34.
Milwaukees June meeting of about 150 La Follette backers in the Phonklin House clubs promote him as strongest candidate and start work to secure delegations from other states. Paris June T reports French garrisons may be reassigned to ease southern wine growers unrest and shift troops between north and south.
Notices posted Friday show wage increases of five percent at cotton mills in Lawrence Massachusetts Augusta Maine Exeter and Pittfield New Hampshire. About 10 000 workers are expected to benefit from the raise across the mills named.
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