Grand Jury Indicts Magills for Six Murders
In six counts the grand jury indicts Magills on six charges of murder of Mrs. Pet Magill.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
1
Compact Alleged Banker and Bride Indicted for Murder in Court
In Clinton on August 2 the grand jury indicted Fred Magill and his wife Mrs. Fay Graham Magill for the death of Mrs. Pet Magill. Each six count indictment accuses murder by strychnine poison, arsenic, smothering, self destruction under a compact, and other means unknown. The couple were in a crowded courtroom when the indictments were read.
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Clinton
Grand Jury
Fred Magill
Fay Graham Magill
Pet Magill
Magill
Uruguayan Seer Predicts Major Earthquake on Aug 6
Montevideo reports a prophecy that a serious earthquake will strike Uruguay on August 6. The claim centers on a forecast circulating in local circles, with no official confirmation from authorities.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Davenport Saloon Crackdown Looms by August Fifteenth
Davenport Iowa August 2 Special A local attorney prepares injunctions to force saloonkeepers to follow state liquor laws or face lawsuits. Real estate agent T H Kemmerer leads with support of forty Scott County saloonmen. Violations cited include free lunch blinds and screens back doors late hours and Sunday opening with August 15 as deadline.
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Davenport
C. W. Neal
T. H. Kemmerer
Scott County
Hinsdale Resigns as U S Marshal in Iowa
Des Moines August 2 Chas M Hinsdale chief deputy United States marshal in the southern Iowa district announces his resignation citing ill health He plans several months travel to regain health Marshal Frank B Clark of Ottumwa has named a successor but will not reveal the name for a few days
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Des Moines
Chas. M. Hinsdale
United States
Iowa
Hinsdale
Newton
Frank B. Clark
Ottumwa
Five Drowned When Launch Capsizes at Des Moines River
Five people perished when a launch capsized near the Des Moines river dam in Ottumwa Iowa. The craft, driven by a powerful current, became unmanageable as high water swept it over the dam and into rocks. Drowned are William H Powell wife Hallie F Powell and Mrs J F Stevens and her baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Des Moines
William H. Powell
Hallie F. Powell
J. F. Stevens
Desperate Hunt for Fiend in Katie Titschler Case
Police in New York pursue a killer after eight year old Katie Titschler was found dead in a First Avenue cellar, body mutilated and strangled with a hair ribbon. Two men and a woman are held as suspects. Coroner Hamburger calls it the most horrific crime he has seen. An additional assault on eight year old Annie Pittman led to Nelson being beaten by longshoremen.
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New York
Katie Titschler
First Avenue
Hamburger
Berlin
White Horses for Haywood Will Demonstrate Innocence
Denver crowds plan a mammoth welcome for William D Haywood on his arrival Saturday evening. A procession from Union Station to the hotel will feature a carriage drawn by six white horses to symbolize his innocence. Organizers aim to have Haywood speak and accept a public reception.
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Denver
Colo
William D. Hayywood
Haywood
Union Station
Senator Byron Newberry Bitten by Rattle Snake
Waterloo Iowa August 2 Word at the bedside of State Senator Byron Newberry of Strawberry Point says doctors have counteracted the venom and recovery is hoped. He spent a restless night but is improving and leg swelling is reduced.
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Waterloo
Byron Newberry
Strawberry Point
Explosion Kills Three on French Training Ship
Toulon France Aug 2 three men killed and five wounded by an explosion of a gun during target practice today on board the French training ship Couronne.
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Toulon
France
Miners Return to Work in Bigger Forces on the Range
Duluth August 2 All is quiet on the range this morning as larger mining teams resume work on all fronts amid a pause in activity and renewed labor efforts by ore miners returning to production.
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Duluth
Taylor to Return to Testify in Powers Case
Georgetown Kentucky August 2 residents show high excitement as State's Attorney Franklin says he would grant W S Taylor immunity if he returns to Kentucky to testify for Powers and explain the pardon Powers had when arrested. Taylor has been a fugitive in Indiana for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Franklin
W. S. Taylor
Kentucky
Powers
Taylor
Indiana
Sculptor Augustus St Gaudens Seriously Ill in New Hampshire
Cornise New Hampshire August 2 Augustus St Gaudens the sculptor is seriously ill at his home here and grave fears are entertained for his recovery. St Gaudens has been in failing health for years.
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Augustus St. Gaudens
Cornise
N. H
St. Gaudens
More than a thousand killed in Pennsylvania mines
Philadelphia reports that more than one thousand persons died in Pennsylvania coal mines during the last year according to a new annual mines department report. The figures underscore the perilous conditions in early 20th century mining and highlight ongoing safety concerns within the state.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Department of Mines
Bad Time to Wed as Parsions Scarce in Iowa City
Clyde Foster of near Des Moines and Maude Jones of Louisa county sought a minister in Iowa City on Thursday and, after hours of hunting, found Rev. L. C. Clark at the chautauqua park who performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Clyde Foster
Des Moines
Maude Jones
Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Clertyman
L. C. Clark
Methodist Church
Chautauqua Park
Salem train wreck inquest nears verdict
In Northville Michigan on August 2 testimony closed in the Salem train wreck inquest. Engineer Rogers described his sick room testimony and Conductor Hamilton admitted making a mistake in reading orders on the fatal day. Rogers supported the double order system over the displaced signal order system now used on the Pere Marquette.
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Northville
Mich
Salem
Rogers
Plymouth
Hamilton
Pere Marquette
He Remembered the Maine Victims in Phoebus Stabbing
Hampton Virginia reported Thomas F. Maddox chief master at arms died today after a stabbing in Phoebus last night. Garrett Walsh a first class fireman was killed instantly and J M Ackerman a baker was wounded. Fred Guitierrez the assailant, a Spaniard, is held for the grand jury without bail.
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Hampton
Thomas F. Maddox
Maine
Phoebus
Garrett Walsh
J. M. Ackerman
Fred Guitierrez
Unknown man found decapitated near Blind River
The headless body of an unidentified man was found in the woods near Blind River, Sault Ste. Marie, with pockets turned inside out. Police presume robbery was the motive for the murder.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Blind River
Davenport Priest Made Domestic Prelate by Pope
Father Michael Flavin of Davenport diocese has been named domestic prelate by Pope Pius X. The honorary title ranks him next below the bishop and grants him the titles of right reverend and monsignor along with episcopal colors. The award honors his long service to St. Mary's Davenport and St. Ambrose Des Moines parishes.
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Davenport
Michael Flavin
Monsiegneur
Father Flavin
Davis
St. Mary’s
St. Ambrose
Des Moines
Dynamite Accident Injures Iowa Boy at Play
Master Edward Vogt a 12 year old boy on his mother's farm near Iowa City struck a dynamite cap with a hammer in play. The explosion tore off one finger and lacerated his left hand thumb. He received prompt surgical treatment and is expected to recover barring blood poisoning.
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Iowa City
Edward Vogt
Webster City man missing after trip to Minnesota farms
M. H. Beamont once a Webster City capitalist vanished July 22 after last seen in Fargo seeking farm help. Foul play or mental lapse feared as concern grows over rot in an 1,080 acre crop and no help available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
M. H. Beamont
Wolverton
Minn
Fargo
War supplies rushed to the Philippines
San Francisco reports a large shipment of army merchandise ammunition and supplies headed for the Philippines. Four transports will sail soon fully loaded with military stores and carry about three thousand men from the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-ninth infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philippines
Twenty
Remarkable 120 Year Old Davenport Woman Laid To Rest
The funeral of Lucy Williams known as Aunty Lucy was held in Davenport after she died at the county poor farm. She was regarded as the oldest woman in the state with estimates placing her age around 120 years, many attending the service to honor her memory.
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Davenport
Iowa
Lucy Williams
Cabinet to Act on Casablanca killings calls for joint action
Paris reports an extraordinary cabinet meeting debating immediate and energetic French action to secure reparation for murders at Casablanca and protect Europeans there. Pichon supports landing French and Spanish troops as a first step under Algeciras terms. Tangier notes French residents flee to English ships as Raisuli-led bandits burn villages and execute insurgent heads.
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Paris
Pichon
France
Casablanca
Spain
Algeciras
Tangier
Raisuli
Caid
Henry McLean
Tetuan
Williams Bests Gov Vardaman In Mississippi Primary
Reports from the Mississippi primary indicate John Sharp Williams won 25 counties while Governor Vardaman carried seven. Final totals were not yet issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Vardaman
United States
Southern railway license revoked in Alabama
Montgomery Alabama August 2 The secretary of state Julian revoked the Southern railway license to do business in Alabama and entered the action in the license stub for violating Senate bill 86 effective July 1 The move is not opposed by federal court restraining orders as the law is not involved in ongoing litigation and not challenged by railroads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Railway
Alabama
Julian
United States
Ten Years and Mr Roberts Accomplishments Highlighted
A retrospective notes ten years of efforts led by Mr Roberts. It claims waste has vanished and United States mints are praised as world leaders. Foreign countries send experts to study American methods and techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Changes in U S mints under Roberts leadership
The departure of George E Roberts to head the Commercial National Bank in Chicago highlights sweeping reforms in the U S mints. New automatic equipment, electrolytic refining, gas and oil furnaces, and monthly cost accounting have boosted efficiency and byproduct recovery, while a medal department and international interest follow American methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Journal
J. C. Welliver
George E. Roberta
Mint
Commercial National Bank
Chicago
Mr. Roberts
McKinley
Philadelphia Mint
New York Assay Office
U. S
United States
England
Roberts
Frantz Nominated for Oklahoma State Office at GOPn Convention
Tulsa Aug. 2 The Oklahoma Republican convention nominated Frank Frantz for governor and named N J Turk for lieutenant governor T N Robinett for secretary of state S P Reid for attorney general and M Stillwell for state treasurer The group also worked on the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Tulsa
I. T
State of
Frank Frantz
N. J. Turk
T. N. Robinett
S. P. Reid
M. Stillwell
Evelyn Sears Wins Casino Cup in Newport Final
Evelyn Sears of Boston, national women's champion, defeated Mrs. Barger Wallach of New York in the Newport Casino Cup final, winning two sets to one to claim the women's tennis tournament title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sears
Newport
R. I
Evelyn Sears
Boston
Barger Wallach
New York
Illinois and Iowa Weather Forecast
Illinois and Iowa forecast shows fair skies tonight and Saturday. Illinois temperatures rise. Iowa warms especially in the south. Sunrise at 4 46 a m, sunset 7 12 p m, moonrise 12 10 a m.
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Illinois
Iowa
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Suicide Compact
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Southern District
New York Girl
Carl Nelson
Annie Pittman
Rector Street
Nelson
Parsons
Divines
Cupid
Michigan Woods
John D
Dr. Aked
Rockefeller
POPE
Pointment
Tory
The
American Methods
Frantz
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