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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
Progress Is Speeded Agreement of Counsel Closes
A court record notes rapid progress as counsel agree to speed the proceedings, closing delays. The state moves forward with the case and the defendant's will is admitted as evidence. High level terminology indicates near completion of the formal process.
Thaw Case Nearing End As Defense Restarts Evidence
In New York on January 28 the Thaw trial neared completion with the defense set to rest and the prosecution preparing rebuttal. Jerome indicated no expert witnesses, relying on legal insanity questions. will and Hummel testimony were cleared for jury consideration to expedite proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Dowling
N.Y
Jerome
Abraham Hummel
Evelyn Nesbit
Blackwell's Island
Hummel
N. Y
Thaw
A. H. Hummel
Harry Thaw
Littleton
Roger, O'Meara
Pittsburg
Stanford White
Admiral Evans Fleet Prepares To Sail Through Magellan Strait
A, E. E. C. O'Brien United States minister to Uruguay and Paraguay, accompanies the flagship Connecticut as the torpedo boat flotilla follows a dotted route map across southern South America. Punta Arenas and Buenos Aires landmarks are noted on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Evans
Magellan Strait
E.E. C
O’brien
United States
Uruguay
Paraguay
Connecticut
South America
Leet Nears Its Great Trial At Sea
From Rio Janeiro the American torpedo flotilla sails toward Buenos Ayres as battleships head toward Punta Arenas. A banquet at the president's palace honors the officers. Admiral Evans leads toward the Strait of Magellan amid preparations for a Punta Arenas anchorage. The fleet then moves north along Chile toward Punta Arenas and on to Cape Corrientes. United States minister E C O'Brien will join the fleet at Punta Arenas aboard a chartered steamer. Punta Arenas is a small free port with a German and English business presence and a roughly 1500 population. The town lies at the continent's southern tip near Sandy Point lighthouse once used by German astronomers. Admiral Betbeder joins Evans off Cape Corrientes before continuing to Punta Arenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Rio Janeiro
Punta Arenas
President's
Admiral Evans
Strait of Magellan
United States
Uruguay
Paraguay
E. C. O’brien
South America
German Astronomical Commission
Betbeder
Evans
Cape Corrientes
Chili
Clinton Student Narrowly Escapes Overdose Death
William E. Purcell of Clinton Iowa, a University of Iowa student, survived a near fatal overdose after taking multiple powerful tablets in a sleeplike state following a minor operation. Surgeons treated him through the night, restoring him from convulsions and preventing a deadly outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Wm. E. Purcell
Clinton
University of Iowa
Transfer Scene of Operations in Tobacco Case
After two months of government evidence in New York, the proceedings move to Louisville. The case targets the American Tobacco Company alleging unlawful restraint of trade, focusing on policy and control over subsidiaries and manufacturing firms to the detriment of independent manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
American Tobacco Company
New York
Richardson jailed for forged check and break in crimes
Patterson New Jersey January 28 John R Richardson who was arrested in Davenport for attempting to pass a forged check and later surrendered to New Jersey authorities for trial on breaking and entering and jail breaking was today sentenced to seven years for the forged check offense and three more years for the related charges in addition to the first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
N. J
John R. Richardson
Davenport
New Jersey
Millionaire Bequeaths Million to Museum in Will
In New York on January 28, Morris K. Jessup financier and philanthropist who died last week left one million dollars to the American Museum of Natural History and one hundred thousand to the Brock Presbyterian church. The remainder goes to his widow for life and after her death to her heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris K. Jessup
American Museum of Natural History
Brock Presbyterian Church
Plans to Reform Trusts Submitted to Roosevelt and Congress
Washington January 28 resolutions from the national conference on combinations and trusts were presented to President Roosevelt and Congress by Seth Low Samuel Gompers and James OConnell. The plan calls for reform legislation and hearings were arranged before both houses. The president offered no reaction. The committee toured capitols and set up hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Conference On Combinations and Trusts
Chicago
Roosevelt
Houses of
Congress
Seth Low
Samuel Gompers
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Penn Grafters Case Opens with Conspiracy Claim
Harrisburg Pa Jan 28 Attor ney James C Scarlet in opening statement for the prosecution said the commonwealth would prove the defendants conspired to defraud the state and that Architect Huston prepared a special schedule to aid Contractor Sanderson in obtaining the contract without competitive bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James C. Scarlet
State Capitol
Commonwealth
Huston
Sanderson
Frango U S and France Sign Trade Agreement
Washington and Tokyo report progress on global trade talks. Secretary Root and Ambassador Jussern signed the Franco American reciprocity accord under the Dingley act, granting France a 20 percent duty cut on champagne and sparkling wines while the French government maintains the existing minimum tariff for American goods. A three member joint commission will study possible amendments to trade rules in both nations to ease exchange. In Tokyo, Foreign Minister Hayashi said Canada relations are settled and immigration to Canada will be limited. negotiations with America continue with a favorable settlement anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Root
Jusserand
France
America
Tokio
Viscount Hayashi
Canada
Japan
Cold Wave From Northland Heading Toward St Paul
St Paul report says the warm wave that followed yesterday’s cold spell has passed and the coldest wave of the season is due today from the northwest. Readings show Prince Albert 30 below, Winnipeg 28 below, Devil’s Lake 20 below, Moorehead 10 below, and Bismarck 8 below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Williams
Prince Albert
Winnipeg
Devil's Lake
N. D
Moorehead
Bismarck
Ouida Funeral Ends In Squalor In Italy
Florence January 28. The funeral of writer Ouida opened a pitiful chapter to her end. She died in poverty and was followed to the grave by only a dozen dogs she had starved to feed and by her loyal maid to whom she left her manuscripts. Burial was in the English cemetery at Bagni Di Lucca beneath a wooden cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Taft Wins in Ohio Primary Battle
Columbus Ohio January 28 The supreme court affirmed common pleas court rulings upholding the Bronson primary election law as valid The decision makes the February 11 state primaries regular solidifying Taft forces victory and marking a defeat for the Foraker faction which challenged the primary call
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Bronson
Taft
Foraker
Prominent Towan Beede Dies After Long Indian Service
Cyrus Beede, long a figure in Indian affairs and a leading Iowa Quaker, died in Oskaloosa Iowa today. He helped promote Penn College. R W Clayton of the treasury department is his son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Cyrus Beede
Indian Service
Tama Jim Leads Effort To Better Breed Of Humans
In Washington D C delegates attend the fourth annual convention of the American Breeders association with about eleven hundred members. The group aims to improve the human race as well as animal and plant life. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson calls the meeting to order and delivers the opening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama Jim
Washington, D. C
American Breeders’ Association
Wilson
Slavery Debate Roils Senate Over Philippine Conditions
In Washington on January 28 the senate debated slavery linked to Philippine conditions. Hale urged striking penalties for slave trade as obsolete in the United States while Heyburn argued slave labor exists in the islands. Lodge disputed charges of slavery in the Philippines before the 4:30 adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Taft
Philippine Islands
United States
Hale
Heyburn
Lodge
Philippines
Dems Choose Governor in Louisiana Primary
Louisiana holds a democratic primary to pick the next governor with two candidates, Lt. Gov. J. Y. Sanders and sugar planter Theodore S. Wilkinson. The state election follows in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
New Orleans
J. Y. Sanders
Theodores. Wilkinson
Coroner’s jury commends officer in footpad killing
Chicago on January 28 coroner's jury praised Policeman Rudolph Brokopp for killing Henry von Bergen a known footpad who attempted to flee after holding up Newton Hart at 77 Goethe Street near Wells and Goethe. The verdict lauded the officer's duty and prompt accurate aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rudolph Brokopp
Henry von Bergen
Brokopp
von Bergen
Newton Hart
Goethe Street
Wells
Unemployed Men Parade Through Detroit to Seek Jobs
About 2,000 unemployed workmen marched to Detroit City Hall after adopting resolutions asking Mayor Thompson for aid in finding work. The mayor promised to urge the council to undertake municipal work and provide employment. The peaceful march had no disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Thompson
Nevada police bill passes assembly in Carson vote
Both houses have now acted. In Carson Nevada the assembly approved the police bill by 31 to 7 yesterday afternoon and it has already passed the senate, completing legislative approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Nevada
Assembly
Senate
Miners Gift for John Mitchell Voted by Convention
Indianapolis Jan 28 The United Mine Workers convention unanimously voted six months pay and all expenses including medical attendance for President John Mitchell. Resolutions from socialists were rejected, mirroring annual proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
The
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Brutal Punishments at Illinois State Reformatory Revealed
In Pontiac on January 28 the Illinois State Reformatory board heard officers recount brutal punishments of inmate William Hamlin from Quincy. He endured chained confinement for hours, ice water dousing, and torture described as far harsher than beating, leaving his back broken in three places before medical care arrived. Captain Alexander J. Reno and Bishop Samuel Fallows lead the inquiry into the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Ill
Illinois State Reformatory
William Hamlin
Quincy
Hamlin
Samuel Fallows
Chicago
Board of Managers
Alexander J. Reno
Eldora Seeks Billy Sunday Visit for Moral Overhaul
Eldora ministers met to decide if Billy Sunday should visit to reform the city’s moral fibre. Sunday reportedly willing to come if ministers unite on the plan. Eldora, Iowa, marks a fresh push for religious revival after years of a prior campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Iowa Falls
Eldora
Troops Restrain Congress in Argentine Capitol
Following an executive decree closing congress, large police forces occupied the congressional building to block members from taking possession. Troops remain in barracks as a precaution with no sign of disturbances reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Congress
Congressional
Weather outlook Iowa and Illinois fair with cold wave
Iowa mostly fair tonight and Wednesday with a colder wave. Illinois sees snow flurries today and generally fair conditions tonight with a colder wave on Wednesday. Sunrise 7 08 sunset 4 57 moon rise 2 14 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hummel’s EV
Will
Brazil
Straits OF Magellan
Torpedo Flotilla
Sions
Bacco Trust
Kentucky
Furger Biis
JESUP
PENN
Nego
Pon
Northland
OUDIA
TOWAN
DEMS
John Mitchell
Illinois
State Institution
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