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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
The Senate spends time in routine business as the resolution calling for troop details from the President has not yet passed. The delay suggests ongoing indecision over U.S. troop deployment and civil rights issues in the domestic and military sphere.
A New York jury deliberated five hours before returning a verdict of guilty against Ghllette for first degree murder. The trial highlighted the state’s strongest charges in a high profile homicide case.
Senate pushes postponed vote on resolutions to gather data on 26th Infantry discharge and Japanese school attendance in San Francisco. Metcalf gaining navy secretary nod. tariff revision urged by Rep Ames. Lodge bills limit child labor in interstate trade. president seeks power to dismiss unworthy officers. In Herkimer, a jury convicts Chester Gillette of first degree murder in Grace Brown case. one holdout, and a verdict telegraphed to Denver father.
Secretary Leslie M Shaw outlines recommendations for trust company incorporation under national law, a department savings bank, customs reform, protest filing fees, abolition of certain fees, and a merchant marine goal. He details 515 buildings under federal control, 67 completed, 35 underway, plus 46 new sites and $27.57 million authorized for omnibus public buildings with $10.4 million appropriated.
Iowa City dispatch reports the town of Oxford has filed an injunction suit against the C R I P railroad. The complaint claims filling Hartwell run caused an imminent flood risk in the town center. A temporary writ would lead to a permanent injunction if granted.
Count Hans von Hochberg age 27 of a famed German family announced his intention to become a United States citizen today in Canon City Colorado. He emigrated after marrying a Berlin glove store clerk against his family wishes and is now working in mining in Colorado.
Washington December 5 The American National Red Cross elected officers for the coming year. President William H. Taft Secretary of War. Treasurer Charles Hallam Keep Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Counselor James B. McReynolds Assistant Attorney General. Secretary Charles L. Magee.
A Monon railroad limited train derailed two miles north of Frankfort Indiana after a broken rail. Eighteen passengers were injured but none killed. The engine remained on the track and pulled to safety as baggage cars coaches and sleepers left the rails and slid along the ground. Injuries described as bruises and cuts from being thrown about in the cars.
In Ashtabula Ohio on December 5 John H Kejampaa Finn, reportedly intoxicated and armed with a revolver and knife, stabbed five men. During a police attempt to arrest him Policeman Hummer shot and killed Finn.
Oklahoma City December 5 national drainage congress begins a three day session with irrigation and drainage experts from across the country in attendance.
Wakes annual report outlines proposed improvements in his department detailing planned projects, required funding, and expected outcomes. The memo emphasizes structural repairs, efficiency upgrades, and service enhancements to meet community needs.
In Chicago in the Shea conspiracy trial Joseph Schultz testified he was a former Truck Drivers' union member during the 1995 teamster strike and said he acted as a picket for Shea at Finn's request. Schultz claimed Finn ordered wagon deliveries to Montgomery Ward & Co. blocked and that 10 wagons were stopped.
Private dispatches report 69 killed as Hood swept Clifton Arizona destroying the Arizona Copper company smelting works and miles of Arizona and Mexico rail road track. Clifton’s population is about 3590 and lies in a narrow valley. Communication cut with Globe as the Gila river bridge near Sancarlos was washed away.
Delegates from many states arrive as the interstate conference convenes at the Iowa capitol to study popular election of U S senators. Governor Cummins greets attendees, Larrabee likely to chair, and a permanent committee may be formed to push the constitutional amendment.
In Hazlehurst Mississippi on December five the trial of Mrs Angie Birdsong for the murder of Dr T H Butler began. Butler was a nephew of former Governor Longino and the case drew wide interest among prominent locals.
Four girls were perhaps fatally burned after a panic sparked by an explosion at a match factory in West Indianapolis. The incident occurred on December 5 with reports of a severe blaze and crowd chaos as workers attempted to escape.
Tacoma December 5. Manager Chester of the Alder Mill Co twenty-five miles south of Tacoma says there was minor trouble Sunday and Monday caused by hangers on at a saloon who would not work and assaulted two Japanese in an effort to drive them away. Two deputy sheriffs arrived Sunday evening and the Japanese are now at work in the yard doing common labor for which others could not be secured.
Mrs. Susan Riche was granted a divorce from Major C. S. Riche, formerly of Chicago and now in charge of government engineers on the upper Mississippi River, on grounds of abuse and an attempted shooting. They wed in Galveston.
Pat Crowe, recently acquitted of robbing A. B. Cudahy, was placed on trial in Council Bluffs for holding up a street car crew last summer. The case stems from the attempted kidnapping of Cudahy's son, with Crowe facing jury deliberations starting today.
The National Good Roads association convenes in Muskogee Oklahoma today for a three day annual session. Attendees include several nationally prominent figures who will participate in the proceedings.
Partial returns from Los Angeles show Democratic candidate Harper leading by about 2000 votes to win the mayoral race. The city gathers returns as the winner is anticipated to be Harper, reflecting a strong Democratic performance.
Iowa Agricultural College owns the grand champion steer Peerless Wilton Thirty-ninths Defender, a baby Hereford born in Illinois and raised by Frank Nave of Attica. Prof. G F Curtiss of Iowa College bought the animal just before the show to fit it for the contest, after bids from Prof. Skinner of Indiana College. Iowa previously won the honor in 1992.
Jacob A Hisey treasurer and general manager of the Mnuskeson Milling company is a fugitive from justice A warrant is issued for his arrest on suspicions of obtaining money under false pretenses Street chatter places his shortfall at 49000 and connects it to the ruin of the Musketon Milling company capitalized at 190000 Hisey allegedly led a double life and speculated in the Chicago market unbeknownst to his wife
Law to investigate city accounts with over 5 000 residents may surface this winter as officials review municipal finances and audit procedures.
The Des Moines Bureau reports plans to broaden the audit law to cover county finances and large cities, with stronger actions for detected evils. Auditor of State inspectors have reviewed Keokuk, Atlantic, Ft. Madison, Cres ton, Marshalltown, Mt. Pleasant, finding no sensational issues aside from warrants in Keokuk. The 1906 law requires uniform city accounting starting April 1, and public reports are expected. The piece also notes Iowa Democrats expect Cato Sells to become Iowa committeeman with Bryan's influence, and hints at railroad retirements in the politics scene.
Rain or snow tonight with decidedly colder air. Sunrise at 7 53, sunset at 4 19, moon rises at 9 51 p m.
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