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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
1
A dramatic commercial accord involving Japan and the United States with the Philippines as party is reported as a practical scheme. While early publication caused a sensation, subsequent developments appear to verify the prediction that Taft may have shifted position.
Washington Iowa December 17 two alleged yeggs in jail here for blowing the Haskins safe are identified as partners of George Robinson killed by officers at Burlington when the trio blew the Lessy Brewing Company safe They are also wanted in Greenville Texas for an attempted murder Identification came from photos sent to Burlington by a newspaper correspondent The case undermines the theory they robbed the United States mail on September 17 1907 as events were close in time They may be the man called Nolan Jones. tattoo marks match those associated with Jones and his alleged double
Washington reports that a politico commercial scheme linking the United States, Japan, and the Philippines is approaching serious talks. Bar on Kaneko endorses the idea, Secretary Taft’s stance remains debated, and White House interest grows as proposals trade Philippine products for immigration concessions.
Champaign officials report F W Reed a University of Illinois student held on $600 bond for procuring liquor for Earl Fillinger an 18 year old freshman who died after heavy drinking in Reed s room. The incident occurred December 17 in Champaign Illinois.
The 134th anniversary of the Boston tea party was celebrated in Boston and nearby by patriotic and historical societies. The event is traced to December 16, 1773, marking a landmark act in colonial history.
The Buck Stove and Range Company of St. Louis won a temporary injunction in Washington DC from Justice Gould. The injunction blocks the American Federation of Labor from continuing a boycott of the company while the dispute over labor-Unfair business practices is resolved.
One thousand cab drivers walked out in New York on December 17 demanding higher wages and shorter hours. The strike disrupted taxi supply to many leading hotels and inconvenienced hotel patrons.
President Roosevelt and his party returned to Washington on the yacht Mayflower at 8 20 a m after traveling from Hampton Roads with no special incident.
Warsaw December 17 sixteen hundred Polish schools across Russian Poland were closed following an order by General Skallon suspending the Polish school association and halting all education activities.
Secretary Cortelyou is confined to bed with a severe grippe and will rest at least a week per his physician. Assistant Secretary Edwards will act in his absence. Secretary Metcalf also ill with grippe at home.
Des Moines on December 17 reports Julia Brown was fatally stabbed by Louise Wright, both Black, at a rummage sale after a quarrel. A razor was used, leaving Brown slashed a dozen times.
The King and Queen of Norway departed England today for Copenhagen after a visit. Their infant son Prince Olaf accompanied them.
Des Moines reports Dr. Fairchild testified for the defense that Morris could have recovered with a different treatment, while witnesses described the accused J. C. Cain's role in the case.
A joint conference of allied printing trades of America meets in Indianapolis to adjust differences that have arisen over the past year.
Minnesota Attorney General told a St Paul delegation he will enforce the state prohibition law requiring saloons to close at 11 p m. He urged the mayor and police to enforce it and warned he will seek to oust officials who fail to comply.
New York December 17 The Lake Shore railroad directors announce a six percent semi annual dividend and a two percent extra dividend. Michigan Central railroad directors declare a three percent semi annual dividend and a two percent extra dividend.
A Berlin dispatch reports the German cruiser Bremen now stationed in American waters has been ordered to visit the American battle ship fleet in a South American port as a courtesy gesture.
Louis D. Sternberg was found dead with his head beaten in at his Kansas City store at 7:30 AM. Mrs Sternberg lay unconscious nearby, head injuries evident. A meat cleaver, iron bolt, blood on tools, robbed cash box and safe suggest a brutal burglary. Estimated loot about 300 to 400 dollars per E M Sternberg.
Report from Moorhouse Parish Louisiana dated December 17 describes Homer Rogers a traveling minstrel killed by a mob and his body riddled with bullets after he defended his rights against a white man. It is noted as the third lynching in Moorhouse in ten days. Another item from Trenton New Jersey reports Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey colored men electrocuted in the state prison for the murder of Mrs Edward Horner and Victoria Natoli during a robbery at the Horner home near Camden last August.
Des Moines report says the Kulp court martial has finished public sessions with arguments and the panel may already be deciding. Kulp's lawyers express confidence in a win, while Gov. Cummins contemplates possibly not approving charges against Chantland or Parker, avoiding their trial.
Ottumwa Iowa December 17 Special Miles Morrow who murdered Ben Farrell last spring and was acquitted on his second trial on self defense today stabbed Mary Judson the leading witness for the prosecution in the recent trial. The woman will die.
Teheran December 17 Persian parliament issues a manifesto to foreign legations appealing for assistance amid a constitutional crisis. It accuses the Shah of betraying the people’s covenant while pledging to defend the constitution. Post office and shops closed. no newspapers published today.
Springfield Illinois reports both houses adopted a joint resolution to adjourn until January 4 preserving the legislative calendar and signaling a recess after a December session.
Birmingham dispatch reports 30 bodies recovered from Yolande Coal and Coke Co mine at Yolande Alabama. Fire found in the mine may trap 30 to 40 more victims deeper in the entry. Explosion blamed on windy shot below the second entry. Death toll expected to rise toward 79.
Champaign Illinois December 17 ex-saloonists running hop ale resorts were fined 2000 dollars and costs in county court. All establishments closed their doors and Champaign is now dry.
In Chicago a 35 year old salesman M L Dillion shot Mrs N G Cochran as she slept and then killed himself after pressuring separation and divorce. In Brooklyn a cab murder suicide left Elsie Kerlin and Bernard E Wallace dead amid a suspected love affair. In El Paso nurse Pauline Aloff killed Robert J Schramm in a hotel room over an alleged marriage dispute.
Washington Dec 17 The Senate adopted a Tillman resolution asking the Finance Committee to report on feasibility of the national government ceasing to issue permits to retail liquor dealers in areas with local option prohibiting liquor sales.
In Dubuque on December 17 James Cant dell aged 65 and his son William 30 and William's wife of Fairey were killed when their vehicle struck an Illinois Central crossing one mile west of Epworth late Sunday night.
Republican senators met to accept the committee on committees report and reshuffle chairmanships. Knox moves to rules. Kittredge to inter oceanic canals. Hopkins to enrolled bills. Smoot to patents. Williams Alden Smith to national banks. Bulkely to railroads. Nixon to coast defenses. New select committees created to grant chairmanships to new members. Hopkins to finance vacancy. Smith and Stephenson receive multiple panel appointments. La Follette shifts to military affairs. notable chairmen listed include Allison, Dolliver, Aldrich, Cullum, Elkins, McCumber, Burrows, Hansbrough, and La Follette.
Little Lillian Wulff testified before a grand jury in Chicago as indictments were returned against William A. Birmingham and his wife Alzina for kidnapping the child on December 7 in front of her home at 3951 Armour Avenue.
Atmospheric interference cuts wireless communications with the Pacific bound fleet that sailed from Hampton Roads yesterday. Officials report inability to establish intelligible contact due to atmospheric conditions.
Mount Vernon Ohio December 17 Professor John W Lindley founder of Phi Delta Theta at the University of Missouri in 1848 died of pneumonia. He is the last surviving member of the seven men who formed the first chapter of the fraternity.
Illinois expects rain or snow tonight with colder air in the extreme south by Wednesday. Iowa predicts snow and colder conditions tonight with generally fair weather Wednesday. Sunrise is 7:14 a.m., sunset 4:20 p.m., moon set 5:01 a.m.
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