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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
2
In San Francisco on July 9 Mayor Eu gene E. Schmitz was sentenced by Judge Dunne to five years in the state penitentiary for extortion. The courtroom erupted in cheers from hundreds as the sentence was announced, while the defense and sheriff protested the display.
Prominent Catholics from across the United States gather in Indianapolis at SS. Peter and Paul cathedral July 14 to 17 for the sixth national convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. Attending are two Indian chiefs from South Dakota Chief Horn Cloud and Chief No Water representing 10,000 Catholics. Jaquin Ferran of Porto Rico is expected. Topics include divorce socialism libraries schools Indian affairs and the crusade against immoral theaters and advertisements. Two mass meetings will be held at Tomlinson Hall.
Acting on a petition by Attorney General William Jackson, Justice M W Platze k appointed R Burnham Moffat to take evidence on alleged illegal combination by Postal Telegraph and Western Union to raise rates in New York and other states. First hearing set for July 16 at Moffat's Wall Street office.
United States Senator A. O. Bacon was reelected to the full term starting March 4, 1907. The election was considered in both chambers of the Georgia legislature and passed by unanimous vote in each.
Four children of Mr and Mrs Charles L Canebell perished in a house fire that consumed their Suisun Valley home Monday night. The parents barely escaped the blaze as authorities investigate causes.
Oakland report says Assistant General Superintendent Miller Jr of Western Union refused to meet the strikers committee. Telegraphers President Small heads east to consider strikes in Chicago and other cities after failed peace conference. Small vows tougher moves to cripple the enemy until a peace conference can occur.
A portion of the state regalia was stolen from Dublin castle. The safe was forced and jewels used in the order of St. Patrick investiture were taken, including the processional cross and jeweled sword. Lord Castledown was to lead the ceremony on King Edward’s visit, now postponed amid sensational developments.
John D. Rockefeller and Charles M. Pratt testified before Judge Kenesaw M. Landis in Chicago about Standard Oil of New Jersey and Indiana. Landis to decide the fine for 1,462 interstate commerce violations, potentially up to 29.24 million dollars, with dates set for August 3.
A derecho like storm struck Louisville Kentucky Tuesday afternoon with winds reaching 68 miles per hour and toppling trees and buildings. One man died and several were injured as street car service and telecommunication were disrupted. Nearby towns Long Pine Nebraska and Polk Nebraska reported severe destruction, with churches schools and businesses damaged and crops ruined.
An open trolley car on the Fairmont and Clarksburg traction line derailed outside Clarksburg Sunday night. It plunged over an embankment killing Grace Marker and W. T. Gray instantly, fatally injuring Maggie M. Robinson and seriously injuring nine others.
In Cleveland on July 9 the Olympic cup for foursomes was captured by the Metropolitan Golf association team with 641 strokes. Western Golf association took second with 648, Western Pennsylvania third with 651, and Royal Canadian fourth with 654 among ten competing teams.
Private telegram reports Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth traveling from Cincinnati to Hawaii via San Francisco. They plan to enter the city quietly with arrangements kept private, avoiding publicity. The pair left Cincinnati two weeks earlier and spent several days in Yellowstone Park.
Redwood Falls Minnesota July 9 Sible Hughes daughter of Echo editor George Hughes and Margaret Yackel of this city aged about 13 were drowned Monday evening in Lake Redwood. The girls with a third child were on a raft when a boy pushed it into deep water causing it to upset.
Twenty residents of New Alexandria were violently affected after eating pressed chicken at a picnic of the M E church Ladies Missionary society near Steubenville Ohio on Monday. All are under medical treatment and several cases are serious.
Secretary Cortelyou recommends to the president the appointment of Frank A. Leach, current superintendent of the San Francisco Mint, to replace George E. Roberts who has resigned.
Dr. Winfield S. Chaplin, chancellor of Washington University, has tendered his resignation to take effect October 1. The resignation was accepted. Chaplin, who will be 60 in August, has led the university for 16 years and aims for a long rest. Prof. Marshall S. Snow, dean since 1877, will succeed him temporarily.
In Keyport New Jersey on July 8 the locomotive struck and demolished an automobile carrying Christopher Horandt a prominent Paterson silk manufacturer his family and others. Horandt was killed and several family members were injured at the Stone road crossing of the New Jersey Central railroad as they were returning home from Asbury Park.
Frankfort July 9 Governor Beckham named R H Blain of Louisville as city judge of Louisville to replace the judge removed by a Kentucky court of appeals decision.
One man died and another severely injured when a fire began in a barber shop on Carson Street and spread to four adjacent buildings in Pittsburg Pa The deceased was 51 year old night watchman Wm Reynolds who succumbed to smoke inhalation as he rushed to the hospital Michael Scresader suffered injuries from falling glass and the blaze caused about 15000 in damage
Boise July 10 The defense in the Steunenberg murder case accuses Detective McParland of trying to manufacture testimony against William D Haywood. Newspaper correspondent Swain testified but the court sustained the state on foundational grounds. Defense may seek further examination while McParland denies improper conduct. Also witnesses Allen Gill and wife testified about Harry Orchard offering to sell mine interests. San Francisco depositions on the Bradley explosion were read as the trial continues with light attendance.
A terse news note says King Carlos of Portugal plans a Brazil visit as part of his American tour, with other brief items noting Edward's purchase of two prize coach horses and various regional incidents and obituaries.
The historic national flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spangled Banner has been placed on exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. The flag, which floated over Fort McHenry during the 1814 bombardment, is owned by Eben Appleton of New York and loaned to the government.
Col George W Bell former American consul at Sydney died Sunday in Sydney New South Wales authorities reported. He served in diplomatic posts and was known for his curatorial and community work during his tenure in Australia.
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