19 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1907
Page
1
The article recounts a sensational tale of alleged abuses by White as cited by Evelyn Thaw. A witness described disturbing practices while on record at noon. The defense preserved the option to cross examine.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in the Khaw case recounting White related tales of a pie girl and a hush money effort to keep the story out of papers. Thaw spoke of White’s influence on his wife and a second operation paid by Thaw. The testimony touched on the will codicil and alleged debauchery.
Berlin February 19 Emperor William opened the Reichstag reading a throne speech. He announced he accepted the United States suggested Hague second peace conference with Russia proposals to develop issues for humanity and peace.
Des Moines dispatch notes a knotty legislative row as the senate backs a five day adjournment while the house tables and resists, with questions over who can table a senate resolution. Bills on juror challenges and civil service police work spark debate as lawmakers push committees, appropriations, and state hospital plans.
White schools are open to all alien race children under sixteen who speak English. Special schools will be set for alien birth children lacking English. Agreement reached between Roosevelt Root Schmitz and San Francisco school board. immigration bill passage noted. Debate followed. party-line vote on conference report.
New York February 19 four distinct investigations into the Brewster express wreck were under way. Coroner, New York state railroad commission, New York county district attorney, and railroad officials lead inquiries. Police report 21 dead with up to four or five more feared injured are improving.
In Lag Espanzas, Mexico, February 19, the Mexican Coal and Coke Co mine explosion is believed to have killed about one hundred workers. Forty three bodies have been recovered and removal work continues. Many of the deceased were Japanese.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin a man, Captain E W Allen, collapsed from apoplexy during William Jennings Bryan's lecture at the Grand Opera House. He died in the lobby ten minutes later despite doctors' efforts as a large audience looked on.
John Lordolph of Janesville Wis was committed to Mendota asylum after acting violently obsessed with the Thaw trial He claimed to have 109 500 to aid Evelyn and Harry and spoke only of the trial during the transfer to the asylum
Washington D C Feb 19 The third conference of Iowa’s delegation on federal patronage failed again with no agreement and adjournment after about an hour. No test on post March 4 appointments. several members thought no agreement would be reached before then.
Rome reports the Italian government ordered school directors to explain Washingtons Birthday to students highlighting its meaning in the United States. The directive closes with a call that all civilized countries must aspire to peace as their supreme aim.
In Honolulu on February 18 a mass meeting of Japanese residents is planned to protest the mainland exclusion. All classes of Japanese have joined the movement.
Jefferson City Mo Feb 19 The senate today passed the house two cent passenger rate bill.
Michael Donlin, New York Nationals left fielder, was robbed of 500 dollars and a diamond stud by a stranger using a confidence game. The suspect, who claimed to be T. P. Smith of New York, was arrested.
The revolution led by General Antonio Paredes is over in Caracas and its leader and most of his forces are dead, according to local dispatches dated February 19.
Paris on February 19 reports a crowded chamber as the cabinet chaired by President Fallieres unanimously approves Briand and Clemenceau agreement on church lease forms to parish priests. Briand defends continued ecocialatory policy while seeking church state separation, amid political intrigue. The chamber sustains government policy by a decisive vote.
Washington February 19 Assistant Paymaster W P Sypherbeen was dismissed from the navy on account of a technical embezzlement. The case centers on irregularities in funds handling while in service.
Lincoln Nebraska February 19 The senate today unanimously supported a bill reducing fares to two cents a mile sending the measure to the next stage for approval and broader action despite mixed opinion in the broader public debate.
Senator from Utah harshly refutes claims of plural marriages saying he has never had more than one wife and denies the charges in a Senate debate. He speaks in his own defense today.
Senator Reed Smoot defended his U S senate seat amid questions over polygamy in Utah. He stated he never took an apostolic oath and denounced polygamy while noting Utah courts have prosecuted violators. Projections favored Smoot with a likely majority vote to retain his seat.
Chicago Illinois February 19 generally fair conditions expected for Iowa tonight and Wednesday with colder readings in the northwest portion. Moon rises at 11 57 p m and sun will rise at 6 43 a m with sunset at 5 28 p m.
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