Thaw Trial Resumes After Attorneys' Delay Squabble
The Thaw trial proceeds with Delmas in charge after a several days delay caused by a dispute among the defense attorneys.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1907
Page
1
Expert Evans Testifies on Thaw Delusions During Hospital Visits
New York February 18 The Thaw trial resumes with experts testifying that Thaw was not of sound mind when he killed White and for months after. He claimed Providence guided the act and accused White of corrupting women, while defense and prosecution clash over the will and related documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Fitzgerald
Bolton
B. D. Evans
Charles G. Waegrer
Thaw
White
Frans
Waener
Evans
Delmas
Jerome
Bill for the Safety of the Public Passed
The bill aims to protect the public by limiting continuous service length for railroad employees. It sets a maximum number of hours or days an employee may work without rest to reduce fatigue and improve safety on railway operations. The act outlines enforcement and penalties for violations by railroad companies.
Legislature Opens Busy Session With Bills And Debates
Des Moines today reports a busy legislative day with bills presented on life insurance dividends, county seat relocation petitions, joining the Iowa League of Municipalities, and joint freight rates. The house debated a five mill township road levy and passed a bill allowing bank directors to borrow from their banks subject to director votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Committee On Labor
House
Jones
Moore
Schulte
Iowa League of Municipalities
Blackmore
Agricultural College
White
Agricultural Committee
Stillman
Arney
Schoenenberger
Judiciary Committee
Anderson
State
Savoors
Sullivan
Senate Takes Up Conference Report On Railroad Pay Cut
The Senate considers a conference report authorizing a reduction in compensation for railroad workers. The bill is presented for debate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington, D. C
House
Pension Attorneys Out for Iowa Veterans
Iowa veterans show keen interest in the service pension bill which Congress has enacted. Congressman Dawson says pension attorneys receive no compensation for securing pensions, but blanks for applications are being mailed to applicants to facilitate processing. The article notes other congressionally related items, including immigration bill conference action and naval appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dawson
Thaw Claims White Hired Gang to Kill Him
Evans testified that Thaw discussed a conspiracy involving White and Delaney Nicoll as legal adviser. Thaw said White hired the Monk Eastman gang to kill him and that Jerome warned him to drop the matter. Thaw denied wanting to kill White, saying he sought trial and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
White
Anthony Comstock
Jerome
Delaney Nicoll
Comstock
Evans
Monk Eastman
Omara
Germans Meet in Dubuque Hosting Major 1900s Gathering
German Central society of the United States completes preparations for a Dubuque event on September 9 to 11. The meeting is expected to be the largest German gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Central Society of
United States
German Central Society of the
Chicken theft wider in Dubuque county
In Bankston Dubuque county a farmer named Matt Konzen reported 150 chickens stolen from his coop. The incident adds to local poultry thefts reported around Dyersville on February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyersville
Dubuque County
Matt Konzen
Bankston
Demand Release of Miners Protests Imprisonment
Two thousand miners gathered in Deadwood South Dakota on February 18 to protest the imprisonment of Moyer and Haywood, urged by the District Miners' union in a mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Moyer and Haywood
S. D
District Miners’ Union
Moyer
Haywood
Pianist Sets 24 Hour Continuous Playing Record
Belleville Illinois February 18 J H Mohr of New York broke the record for continuous piano playing by performing for twenty four hours without a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville, Ll
J. H. Mohr
New York
Threats of War from Cuba Roil U S House Debate
Havana reports open threats by Liberal Party leaders to wage war on the United States unless American forces withdraw from Cuba. In Washington the House debates a provision on immigration and air space in vessels, with party lines voting to table an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Cuba
Liberal Party
Washington, D. C
Burnett
Alabama
House
Senate
Payne
New York
Agitated Chicago rallies against Idaho court rulings
Chicago labor groups joined with socialists and anarchists in a protest against the Idaho supreme court and the Western Federation of Miners pending murder charges. Speakers denounced the court and threatened lynch law, with warnings of hanging rulers if Hayward and Moyer are ensnared by legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Organized Labor of
Haymarket
Western Federation of Miners
Supreme Court of Idaho
Hayward
Moyer
Court of Idaho
Hamzyman
French President Intervenes to Align Cabinet Ministers
Paris reports President Fallieres personally intervened in the ministerial dispute to smooth differences in the cabinet. He conferred with Premier Clemenceau and other ministers. outcome unclear, but rumors say an agreement on church lease contract terms may have been reached between Clemenceau and Briand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Failieres
Paris
Fallieres
Clemenceaus
Ciemenceaus
Briand
Shonts Addresses Iowa Society at New York Dinner
The second Iowa Society of New York dinner at the Waldorf Astoria drew about 200 delegates who praised Iowa and heard speakers. Senator Dolliver and Congressman Lowden were absent. Theodore P. Shonts delivered the principal address on railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iowa Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Hawkeye State
Land of the Beautiful
Dolliver
Iowa Homestead
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Theodore P. Shonts
Shonts
Tries to Die After Jury Duty in Athens
Athens Ga Feb 18 Thurman Walker enraged after serving as juror in two murder cases in one week attempted suicide by hanging. His wife cut him down with a table knife and after an hour's work resuscitated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Thurman Walker
Governor of the Port at Baku Murdered in Assassination
In Baku on February 18 the governor of the port was murdered today by an assassin. The incident ends the life of the port official in a dramatic act of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Wreck Wreaks Havoc on Brewster Express in City Crash
Twenty persons were killed and 135 injured when the Brewster express wrecked on the New York Central at Two Hundred Fifth Street and Webster Avenue Saturday night. Two of the injured are not expected to live and about fifty are in serious condition. Detectives pursue a theory that track tampering caused the accident. the stretch near the Woodlawn road bridge was easily accessible and unguarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad
Two Hundred and Fifth Street
Webster Avenue
Woodlawn Road
South Carolina Enforces Dry Law with Dispensary Closures
Governor Martin F. Anser issues proclamation ordering all dispensaries closed until county boards are appointed. This move establishes statewide prohibition for several days as counties assume control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Martin F. Anser
Two Barges Go Ashore. Entire Crew Lost
Two coal laden barges, the Girard and the Alaska, went ashore near Highland Light life saving station. Two of the Girard's crew were drowned, and all aboard the Alaska were lost with the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Light
Mass
Girard
Alaska
Highland Light Lfe
Superintendent Wren Indicted on Embezzlement Charge
John Wren, recently retired superintendent of county schools in Bloomington, has been indicted on a charge of embezzlement of public funds. The former head of the Bloomington County Schools faces potential legal action following the grand jury decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
John Wren
British Steamer Heliopolis Sinks Orianda Fourteen Dead
In Cardiff Wales on February 18 the British steamer Heliopolis collided with the Orianda, outward bound from Penarth. The Orianda sank with fourteen dead including the captain as the Heliopolis limped in with bow damage amid a gale and heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Wales
Heliopolis
Orianda
Penarth
Spezzia
Nicaragua braces for war after Honduran invasion
Nicaragua united in demand for reparations from Honduras over an invasion of its territory. The population has offered financial support for a potential conflict, with the entire country in an excited state of readiness and anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Shots Missed in Kokomo Love Rejection Incident
In Kokomo Indiana on February 18 Charles Scott said he planned to pursue love with Mrs Leoia Williamson after she rejected him and fired three shots at her claiming affection. Williamson charged Scott with an attack and authorities investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Charles Scott
Leoia Williamson
Rural Phone Bill Advances in House Passage
The rural telephone bill moves forward in the House on consideration as lawmakers take up farm and rural telephone issues and pass the measure.
Interest in Agricultural School Bills Across Iowa
Des Moines reports strong support for extending agricultural college work and establishing subordinate schools. Justice Deemer touts Red Oak as a success, noting four Wisconsin schools, others in Missouri and Georgia plans, and Minnesota aims for one per ten counties. He cites farm yield gains and potential regional benefits as drivers for statewide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
McAllister
Linn
Agricultural College
Red Oak
Deemer
Supreme Court
Justice Deemer
Wisconsin
Missouri
Georgia
Minnesota
Zion
Three Little Boys Die On Thin Ak River Ice
Dixon Feb 15. Fear of punishment kept two boys William Barge Jr and George Vernon from confessing the deaths of three companions who fell through the ice on the Ak river. The drownings occurred Saturday afternoon and were revealed only after heroic rescue attempts by the two survivors Ralph Schertner John Hilbert and Lauren Nye are named among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hilbert
Ralph Schertner
Lauren Nye
Vaudeville War Opens Across Theaters Alliance Formed
New York Feb 18 Klaw Erlanger heads of the theatricals syndicate formed an alliance with Stair Havlin proprietors of hundreds of theaters and announced they would enter this field of amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatrical Trust
Stair & Havlin
New York
Klaw & Erlanger
Theatrics Syndicate
Cores of
French pension plan costs dispute widens
Paris February 18. Finance Minister Caillaux and Labor Minister Viviani disagree on the cost of implementing the workmen's pensions. Caillaux estimates total expenditure at 91.8 million dollars, while Viviani puts it at 78.8 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Caillaux
Vivian
M Cailaux
M. Viviani
Iowa Weather Forecast Looks Cooler With Showers
Chicago reports for Iowa: tonight partly cloudy and cooler with showers. Tuesday expects fair skies and cooler eastern portion. sunrise 6 45, sunset 5 26, moon set 11 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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