Alieniots Ad Witnessed in Trial
A physician testifies about strange mumblings by a patient during a trial visit. The proceedings describe unusual language and unclear speech patterns observed by the attending doctor.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
Texas man freed in Iowa murder case ends mystery
Nicholas Pickard of Texas is cleared as a suspect in the Iowa killing after residents who knew the earlier Pickard say he is not the murderer. County officials release him after a medical and corroboration review, and he boards a train toward Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Nicholas Pickard
Texas
William Pickard
Grandview
Southland
Sherman Teets
Iowa
Oktaanoma
Pickard
Oscar Hale
Louisa County
Harman Gast
George Schleichert
D. H. Westbrook
Dave
Peter Young
Germany
Columbus Junction
Rock Island
Oklaoma
Parker slurs Bryan calls William Jennings two faced
Albany Jan. 23 Parker cites an extract from William J. Bryans Kentucky speech. Parker says Bryans 1903 frankness would have improved the Democratic party and accuses Bryan of sowing dragon’s teeth that yielded a harvest of defeats and party strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Bryan
William
Albany
N. Y
Alton B. Parker
William J. Bryan
Kentucky
Cleveland
Hill
Gorman
Gray
White Called Ape in Maniac Testimony at Slain Man Case
An acquaintance of the accused testified that the thawing of the defendant and the architect’s alleged wrongdoings were central to the homicide inquiry. The witness described the accused as a maniac on the subject, citing troubling remarks and behavior observed during discussions about the crime.
Thaw Trial Sees Narrow Expert Testimony Limit
Justice Dowling limited both prosecution and defense to three experts each after recess. Dr. Charles L. Bailey testified about Thaw on a 1906 train trip and morphine treatment. Dr. Charles Wagner recounted Thaw’s remarks about White and Miss Nesbit, noting rapid speech and incoherence. The court discussed reducing expert witnesses, with possible two per side. The alienist testimony signals the second Thaw trial nearing its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Dowling
Thaw
Wagner
Board to Burn School Books to Halt Disease
Minneapolis education board met in a special session to burn at least 750 texts in use at Kenwood and Douglas schools to prevent scarlet fever. The action reflects urgent health measures by city officials on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Board of Education
Kenwood
Douglas
Cotton Crop Report Shows Decline From 1906 to 1907
The Census Bureau reported total U S cotton in the growing 1907 period to January 16 at 10,338,000 bales, down from 12,176,000 bales for the same period last year, reflecting a drop in output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau Today
United States
Still Wrestling With Primary Slated By Illinois Legislature
In Springfield on January 23 the Illinois Senate approved the Jones primary bill by 41 to 3 and sent it to the House as a special order for next Tuesday. The measure sets August as the primary date and follows the amended Oglesby plan. the House adjourned after reading the bill. Two other direct-plurality bills were killed in the House amid debate. Meanwhile Chicago actress Sarah Truax married Minneapolis lawyer Charles Stanley Albert in a hospital ward as she faces an upcoming operation. she has vowed to quit the stage if she recovers and had previously planned a private ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Senate
House
Oglesby
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Chicago
Sarah Truax
Charles Stanley Albert
Minneapolis
Woman's Hospital
Thirty-second Street
Rhodes Avenue
Kenwood
Samuel Fallows
Miss Truax
Guy Bates Post
Mrs. Albert
David Truax
West Side
Emma C. Truax
Norval H. Pierce
Burkett Bill Endorsed at Livestock Fair Meet
Denver Colorado January 23 The seventy first annual convention of the American Live Stock association will elect officers and choose the next meeting place. The afternoon session included debate on the Burkett bill for leasing public lands and it was approved by an overwhelming vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
American Live Stock Association
Burkett
Earthquake Felt in Reggio Calabria Province
A strong earthquake shock was felt in Reggio Calabria province today. At present no reports of loss of life have been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggio di Calabria
Missing Amsterdam steamer boat 3 from collision scene
Hood of Holland January 23. No news of boat 3 from the Amsterdam after Tuesday night collision with Axminster. Boat with 28 aboard 21 passengers. Believed swept south by currents and may land along the coast. Provisioned and in good condition.
Wilton Pioneer Harriet Breene Dies at 71
Harriet H. Breene, a well known Wilton resident, died in Iowa City after a week with pneumonia. She was 71 and survived by two sons, Dr Frank T. Breene of the University College of Dentistry and Harry D. Breene, Rock Island railway agent. Burial will be Saturday at Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Harriet H. Breene
Wilton
Frank T. Breene
University College of Dentistry
Harry D. Breene
Rock Island Railway
Wiltoli
JAP Cabinet Wins Great Victory
Tokio January 23 the lower house defeated the motion to censure the government by 177 to 168. The debate centered on the budget leaving the immigration issue and policy aside. Cabinet remains in power and budget passage likely. Port Stevens Oregon January 25 the Fort Stevens investigation found two Japanese detainees in the west battery were visitors and later released after proving to be sawmill hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Diet
Port Stevens
Ore
Fort Stevens
West Battery
Unemployed Will Not March Amid Downtown Tension
Police massed in downtown stations ahead of expected unrest after Shippy issues ultimatum. The note signals potential trouble as unemployed groups face restricted actions and warnings from authorities.
Constantine dying after suicide attempt in Joliet
Frank J Constantine, condemned for killing Mrs Louise Gentry of Chicago, fell from a cell landing to a stone floor and was reported in a dying condition. A blood clot near the brain raised fears of death as the 30 foot drop was his bid to end his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
Joliet, Jr
Frank J. Constantine
Louise Gentry
Chicago
Constantine
Discount rates fall as banks cut discount rates
The Bank of England reduced its rate from 5 to 4 percent. The Bank of France cut its rate from 3.5 to 3 percent, both in effect January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
London
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Clash Between Police and Unemployed in Chicago
In Chicago on January 23 a melee broke out between police and a column of unemployed men at State and Madison, with a second detachment at Clark and Jackson. Reitman led the second group, was arrested after rough handling. Crowds scattered, some trampled. Police reserves were called but arrived after the disturbance ended. Preparations for a possible clash had begun with massed police and circulated notices urging a lakefront gathering. Chief Shippy said the parade would not be permitted after talks with the mayor's cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State and Madison Streets
Clark Street
Jackson Blvd
Tir. Reitman
Ill
Lake Front
Shippy
Mayror
Battleships Ur U 3 Are God Meet Charges In Committee
Admiral Washington L. Capps testifies before the House Committee on Naval Affairs detailing battleship construction and addressing sensational charges as questions arise over design and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau of Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Washington Lee Capps
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
House Naval Affairs Committee
Admiral Capps
Reuterdahl
Admiral Capps Defends U S Battleship Armor Design
Washington Navy expert Admiral Washington Lee Capps testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee on battleship armor and loading. He argued the heavy belt reaches the water line at full load, favors two thirds loading in action, and cited similar low freeboards in Japan and Britain. He endorsed a double-deck ammunition hoist to reduce accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Capps
House Committee
Japan
United States
England
Four More Jurors Assigned in McDonald Murder Trial
In Chicago on January 23, four additional jurors joined the trial of Mrs. McDonald for the murder of Webster S. Guerin, bringing the panel to eight. The state announced it will not seek the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Chicago
Ill
Webster S. Guerin
Weather Summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa and Illinois forecast clear with fair skies. Tonight is fair in both states with rising temperatures into Friday. Sun up at 7 11 and sunset around 4 04 moonrise at 9 51 in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Linois
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Harry
Odd
White
Harry Kendall Thaw
Sherman Terts
Ago
Dent
Jennings
W. J. Bryan
Ape
New York City
Charles L. Bailey
Bailey
New York Central
Hudson
Shasta
Pennsylvania
Chas. C. Wagner
Binghampton
Madison Square Tower
New York Theatre
Nesbit
Stanford White
Evelyn
Illinois
Bill Sarah Truax
Milwaukee
Bride
Ernment
Down Town
Sta
Bulletin
Admiral Washington L. Capps
House Committee On Naval Affair
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