Court Allows Brady Murder Story to Enter Case
Defense objects to admission of the murder narrative as evidence. The judge overrules the first objection, but a second challenge is being argued.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
1
Spectacular blaze devastates Council Bluffs warehouse district
A five story building and three story annex housing the Union Transfer company, the region’s largest implement warehouse, burned from 5 30 pm to 9 pm. Losses include 90000 on Union Transfer stock 15000 on other firms stock and 50000 on the building. The Penn Plow company had moved out yesterday. Firefighting efforts involved volunteers and several firefighters escaped injury as walls threatened collapse.
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Council Bluffs
Union Transfer Company
Missouri River
Penn Plow Company
Wholesale Implement
Bought Acid 10 Injure Horses In Union Inquiry
Michael Kelly testifies in Chicago on December 12 that President Shea of the Teamsters discussed using dynamite to blow up housing for non union men. He says Shea gave $190 to buy acid for injuring horses and that he knew the acid’s intended use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Kelly
Shea
Teamsters Union
Hartje Major Divorce Adjudicated in Pittsburg Court
Judge Frazer denies Augustus Hartje's divorce petition in the Hartje case decided today in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Mrs Hartje gains custody of the children and Hartje must pay all court costs. Hartje plans to appeal to a higher court through his attorneys.
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Pittsburg
Frazer
Hartje
Augustus Hartje
James Lewis Testimony Blocked Before Burglary Trial
Cambridge Ill Dec 12 Judge Graves overruled a defense motion in the Illinois vs Nagel burglary case seeking to keep James Lewis from testifying about events linked to the murder before the burglary. The state began Lewis testimony but the defense argued the relevance. no ruling was made when the report closed. The jury was excluded during the motion.
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Cambridge, Ill
Graves
People of
Illinois
Wiliam Nagel
Brady
James Lewis
Fairport
Lewis
Champion checker king persists with wins and draws
Champion Barker continues to dominate the checker tournament with multiple wins and draws. He played 19 games last night with 15 victories and 4 draws, while earlier in the day he secured 14 wins and several draws from 23 games. Observers note Reynolds nearly defeated him in cross board play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barker
Mr. Garl
E. D. Sawyer
C. P. Reynolds
Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Barker
L. W. Swein
J. G. Kammerer
A. B. Dudley
J. H. Strong
J. L. Garl
L. T. Brooking
C P. Reynolds
Scott Baker
Chester Moore
B. C. Cranor
Columbus Junction
Shaw to Leave Cabinet by 11th March
Cabinet changes planned with Shaw exiting the administration by March 11. The dates of forthcoming changes will be conveyed to the Senate conference by the President.
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Shaw
Washington Nominations and Dismissals Stir Capitol
A wave of nominations takes effect March 4 including Cortel you as secretary of the treasury and Garfield as secretary of the interior while Moody becomes associate justice and Metcalf Navy secretary plus Oscar Strauss Commerce and Labor. Senator Morgan dismisses Thomas G. Garrett over Belgium Congo aid accusations and six Brownsville dischargees seek reenlistment claiming innocence. The House adjourns for the holidays and new ambassadorial picks include Henry White to France Lloyd Griscom to Italy and John W. Riddle to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Aldrich
Spooner
Cortelyou
Treasury
von Meyer
Garfield
Interior
Moody
Supreme Court
Bonaparte
Metcalf
Navy
Oscar Strauss
Commerce and Labor
Morgan
Thomas G. Garrett
Committee On Public Health
Garrett
Belgium
Congo Free State
Taft
25Th Infantry
War Department
Brownsville
House
Senate
France
Henry White
Rhode Island
Italy
Lloyd C. Griscom
Pennsylvania
Russia
John W. Riddle
Minnesota
Brazil
Irving B. Dudley
California
Peru
Leslie Combs
Kentucky
Indicted County Supervisor Dies by Suicide in Iowa Barn
Rock Rapids Iowa December 12 County Supervisor Matt Priester indicted on thirty one counts of embezzlement forgery and larceny died by cutting his jugular vein with a jackknife the body found by his wife in the haymow blood dripping through the floor Priester age 55 left a wife and three sons one son notable in Iowa City powerful local figure despite indictment and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Matt” Priester
Priester
Iowa City
Ward schools to have only male principals
Fort Wayne Indiana December action by the school board makes all ward school principals male. They note wages rise for women but claim male principals are superior. vacancies will be filled by men as they occur. Praycasor Praher of Rockford Illinois was offered the Clay School post to replace Isabelle Lloyd, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ward School
Praycasor Praher
Rockford
Ill
Clay School
Isabelle Lloyd
Senator Rayner Attacks Roosevelt Over Japan Policy
Senator Rayner delivers a caustic speech criticizing the administration and attacking Roosevelt for the Japanese position. He argues policy favors limited defense and condemns perceived concessions. The address highlights partisan clash and calls for a tougher stance.
Rayner Challenges Presidential Control of Public Schools
Senator Rayner attacked President Roosevelt over claims of federal power in U S public schools in the Japanese question debate. He warned there is no constitutional or treaty basis for the President to supervise state school systems or to extend federal authority into local schooling, asserting such ideas would violate the treaty making power and the Constitution.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Rayner
Senate
Japan
California
United States
Westbrook loses suit over damages in railroad collision
A. J. Westbrook versus the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad ended when the court instructed the jury to verdict for the defendant. The defense argued contributory negligence as the plaintiff failed to take ordinary precautions. The accident occurred when a horse he was driving crossed a bridge as a passenger train passed beneath. The plaintiff argued he could not see the train but the defense showed the approach could be seen for a half mile. State vs Maher, a breaking and entering case, was listed for this afternoon and likely to continue tomorrow.
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A. J. Westbrook
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Stranger from Chicago tried for molasses theft in Howe's Court
Albert White of Chicago faced Justice Howe's court on the charge of stealing a gallon of molasses from a Van Gent and Hahn Grocery wagon. He pled guilty and was fined ten dollars, with the fine suspended if he left town by 6 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Howe
Albert White
Justice Howe
van Gent and Hahn Grocery Company
Bank Robbery Hits Petersburger International Bank
An afternoon robbery at the Petersburger International bank saw masked gunmen seize all cash, totaling $14,500, and escape. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Russian Bank
Ocegsa
Petersburger International Bank
May Have New Depot in Chiceszo Illinois
A Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway plan reportedly proposes withdrawing from the Union depot and building its own passenger station on Madison Street between Clinton and Jefferson. If built, the St Paul station would be opposite Northwestern’s new 29 million dollar station across Clinton Street. Officials could not confirm the rumor as top executives were out of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Earling
E. D. Sewall
E. W. McKeena
Christmas for Sailors in Cuban Waters
Washington D C Dec 12 Christmas boxes and parcels for enlisted men of the navy serving in Cuban waters will be delivered without cost if addressed in care of the depot quartermaster Newport News Va All such packages should be plainly marked Christmas package.
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Washington, D. C
Cuban
Newport News
Gillette Taken to Auburn Prison for Execution
Herkimer New York December 12 Gillette was moved to Auburn prison by train to await execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Auburn
Herkimer
N. Y
Birdsong Guilty of Manslaughter in Hazelhurst Case
Mrs. Angie Birdsong, 22, was found guilty yesterday of manslaughter for killing Dr. Thomas Butler in Hazelhurst Mississippi. The jury recommended mercy with a $500 minimum penalty. a deputy took her child during custody concerns and Senator McLaurin, her uncle, planned a motion for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelhurst
Miss
Angie Birdsong
Thomas Butler
Mamma
Bond issue authorized for Lock River Traction line
Stockholders of Lock River Traction company authorize bonds totaling 2,000,000 for an electric line from Sterling to Rock Island and Geneseo with branches to Princeton and Morrison The 125 mile route will run along Rock river touching key cities Work to begin next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilsuance
Bonde
Illinois Electric Road
Sterling
Ill
Lock River Traction Company
Rock Island
Geneseo
Princeton
Morrison
Rock River
William dissolves Reichstag to call new election
Berlin December 12 Emperor William has authorized Chancellor von Buelow to dissolve the Reichstag and order a new election after supplementary appropriations requested by the government were not granted by the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
William
von Buelow
Reichstag
Des Moines Township Woman Held on Battery Case
Mrs. L. B. Davis, a Des Moines township resident, is jailed in Fairfield on 300 bail after being bound over to the grand jury. She and her husband visited Charles Myers' Batavia home and attacked Mrs. Myers with a fire shovel, later releasing a dog on her, leaving bruises and bites as evidence.
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Fairfield
L. B. Davis
Des Moines
Omaha Man Convicted Under State Trust Law Provisions
S. E. Howell of Omaha Coal Exchange was convicted under Nebraska anti trust law for maintaining a trust with 79 other members. The ruling was handed down in Omaha on December 12 and the case is slated for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebd
S. E. Howell
Omaha Coal Exchange
Howell
Howard in Burlington pushes Muscatine North and South line
General Manager Charles Howard of the M N and S ext seeks renewed franchise rights for a Burlington extension. Burlington officials and local committees express support, noting past efforts and willingness to restart drives to secure the project. The route’s electric conversion remains undecided, pending eastern settlements before further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Burlington
Charles Howard
Muscatine North
John Blaul
F. S. Churchll
Louis Busse 18 Given Another Lease on Life
Louis Busse 18 will not be executed this Friday as planned. Authorities report a stay or reprieve affects the death sentence in the Iowa murder case involving his wife. Public reaction and legal appeals follow the delay.
Supreme Court Intercedes Busse Death Penalty Delay
Des Moines notes the postponement of Louis Busse’s execution after five fixed dates. Five Supreme Court judges recommended commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment, citing a split on fair trial grounds. Governor Cummins postponed the death date to January 11, 1997, with a January 3 hearing on commutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Louis Busse
Supreme Court
Cummine
Busse
E. A. Dawson
Cummins
All Win Except Hearst in New York Returns
Complete official returns from every New York county show the Democratic ticket swept all but the governor’s race. Charles E. Hughes, Republican, won the governorship by a 57,973 plurality while Democrats’ margins for other state offices ranged from 5,442 for Chanler to 14,250 for Martin H. Girnn as comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlies E. Hughes
Chanler
Martin H. Girnn
Chicago Wins American League Pennant in 1900s Style
Chicago officials announce the American league pennant goes to Chicago after this morning’s league meeting. President Comsky receives 190 for a pennant emblem marking the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Comsky
Weather Forecast for Iowa and Chicago
Special weather note for Iowa and Chicago reports light rain tonight with possible snow on Thursday and colder conditions Thursday. Sun rises at 7 10 and sets at 4 19 with the moon rising at 2.
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Chicago
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Young
Lowan
Roose
Westbrook
Ures
Maher
Jack Maher
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Blue Jackets
Mrs. Birdsong
Jefferson County
Busines
Iowa
Justices of the Supreme Court Inter
the Penitentiary
Hearst
American League
Comiskey
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