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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
1
Nicholas Pickard and the man claimed as Bill Pickard arrive in Wapello by train amid a crowded station scene. Police gather evidence, observe facial traits, and seek a clear identification before trial while crowds assess if the Texas inmate is the famed slayer of William Teets.
A reprint recalls the grandview tragedy that stunned the community twenty eight years ago with cuts from photographs taken before the crime.
Nicholas Pickard and ex sheriff W C Saunders discuss a suspect brought from Texas. Pickard insists the man he identifies as Bill Pickard killed his father in Grandview township twenty eight years ago. Saunders confirms relying on Teets, Anderson and the Texas case to name the suspect.
The county attorney Oscar Hale states the suspect’s identity will be established beyond doubt by authorities here before any trial. If a trial occurs, it is likely to be held no earlier than March.
At the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis a Montana and Wyoming miners’ gift of 2700 dollars moved John Mitchell to tears. He asked that the money be given to his wife and children and refused it for himself, as miners and their president shared emotional moments.
In Victoria British Columbia January 22 strong debate over emigration limits sparks fears of Japanese aggression. MacGowan warns Vancouver may face armed resistance if measures fail and calls for mobilizing BC’s twenty million dollars to build armored cruisers to defend the Pacific coast.
Ex Secretary Shaw says he has not resigned as Carnegie Trust president but has contracted to sell his holdings and would resign when paid. He declines to discuss political ambitions and has made no arrangements for his business future.
In New Castle on Tyne January 22 four thousand shipyard workers refused a proposed wage cut and did not return to work, disrupting the Tyne district's ship building industry.
At a Senate hearing Colonel Goethals assured that once finished the Panama Canal would be reasonably safe from military invasion. He said the risk of sabotage by dynamite is minimal if armed guards protect Miraflores and Gatun locks. He noted the locks lie sufficiently far from either coast to deter naval attack.
Chicago January 11 22 two more jurors were accepted in the murder trial of Mrs Dora McDonald for Webster S Guerin. Six jurors have qualified and completion of the jury is uncertain before week’s end.
Pittsburg bank news reports Traders and Merchants bank, a state institution, closed today by state bank examiners. The Treasury Trust company, a subsidiary, also closed but did so voluntarily as the larger bank failed.
In Nashville on January 22 an attack on the Hayes Sory Regie tobacco factory in Clarksville failed. Guards killed two suspects and wounded another four, with an unspecified number of casualties among assailants.
Berlin January 22 Chancellor Von Buelow declines to answer the socialist interpellation on Prussian suffrage in the Reichstag sparking a uproar as ministers quit. Police guard the parliament and major streets amid anticipated street clashes with agitators warned of severe action against organizers.
Louisville January 22 The Model License League began its first annual session at the Seelbach Hotel with delegates from across the United States. The group seeks a license law to eliminate low saloons curb politics and standardize saloon numbers by population. Rev. William J. Wasson urged church and liquor interests to cooperate in the campaign.
Admiral Evans cabled from Rio Janeiro that the fleet sailed today for Punta Arenas with the Arethusa remaining behind. Washington report confirms departure of the squadron heading toward South American waters.
Italian detective Frank Sandesko reports to Denver authorities that Antone Nerosi alias Bavori confessed to twelve killings to gain Black Hand acceptance. Nerosi, jailed in Canon City, described murdering four Italians in Florence including a woman who refused him and three men he believed suspected her disappearance.
Rotterdam cable states no lives lost after a collision between the Amsterdam of the Great Eastern Railway and the Axminster from New York near Nieuwe Waterweg. The Amsterdam carried 56 passengers and one lifeboat with 20 aboard is missing, believed to have reached a fogbound ship in the fairway.
Iowa City Iowa January 22 coroner jury finds Rock Island railroad negligent for not warning and for excessive speed in the death of five year old Elva Babcock. A damage suit is likely.
Berlin January 22 court martial of Counts Von Hohenau and Lynar began today over articles in Die Zukunft by Maximilien Harden and the ensuing Harden-Von Moltke libel suit. Five judges preside, General Von Leomenfelt heads the court.
John B. Larkin former Pittsburg controller and ex postmaster was found dead in his bed this morning. Officials report death due to asthma. Larkin’s long service in city government marked a notable era for Pittsburg.
Morris K. Jessup, a longtime New York banker and civic figure, died early today of heart disease. He was a prominent local leader and retiree.
Judge Emery Graves in the circuit court upheld the main injunction blocking President Holland of the Three League from ousting Dubuque from the league. He ruled the Peoria resolution authorizing Holland to act is illegal, restraining its terms while other dissolved portions leave room for future action. Another injunction in Dubuque remains enforceable, preventing removal of Dubuque.
Philadelphia January 22 funeral services for Charles Emory Smith former postmaster general diplomat and editor of the Philadelphia Press were held at noon Attended by prominent men the private interment followed at West Laurel Hill cemetery.
Ottumwa Iowa January 22 J H Hammond of Ottumwa was named chief deputy to U S Marshal F B Clark replacing C E Craft in a special appointment.
The Thaw trial resumes with proof of a will and codicil executed the day of Thaw’s wedding to Evelyn Nesbit. Frances Pierce identifies the document while Jerome objects to its admission until custody is proven. Anthony Comstock testifies on Thaw’s alleged efforts to assist alleged victims of Stanford White.
The private bank of A. C. Tisdelle suspended payments to depositors today. Police were called to quell a possible disturbance around the office, but none occurred. A notice on the door said the banker made an assignment for creditors. Liabilities were $74,000 and assets $96,006.
The battleship Mississippi arrived at League Island navy yard from the Cramps shipyard and was formally turned over to the government. Captain John C. Fremont assumed command as work to fit the ship for service proceeds.
Iowa and Illinois fair conditions with cooler nights tonight and Thursday. Sunrise 7 10 sunset 4 33 moon time 8 51.
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