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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
1
A tragic maritime disaster on the Pacific Ocean as two steamers collide, resulting in the deaths of about one hundred fifty people. Rescuers search the wreck site and recover bodies and survivors amid chaotic scenes at sea. Authorities begin inquiries into the collision and its causes.
The Golden State Limited passenger train from Chicago to Los Angeles derailed at Corona New Mexico an isolated station about 100 miles north of El Paso Texas. All cars overturned except the observation car. Many passengers injured but no fatalities reported. The injured were sent to Tucumcari.
An eight year old, Oliver Perry Morton the governor's grandson, will unveil the Oliver P Morton monument in Indianapolis Indiana. The ceremony is set for Tuesday afternoon with the string being pulled to reveal the statue honoring Indiana's war governor.
Elmer Pratt a Johnson county farmer is jailed on first degree murder charges in the death of neighbor William Connell. Bail was denied with Judge Howell to rule soon amid sweeping testimony and a bitter clash between prosecutors and defense. Pratt claims self defense and remains in jail with his farm as security for trial.
Boise July 22 The defense opened with Attorney Richardson arguing for the Western Federation of Miners and labor hardships. He outlines eleven heads of argument while noting the heat will shift sessions to evenings and that verdicts may come soon. The courtroom is crowded despite sweltering conditions. Haywood’s family sits near the prisoner as witnesses and supporters listen intently.
Observers say the judge's rulings exclude testimony on miner deportation and other defense requests, making instructions favorable to the prosecution. The trial proceeds with the jury expected to hear closing arguments soon.
July 22 report from Melilla Morocco describes ongoing fighting between Sultan forces and pretenders near the city as both sides press for control. Local clashes mark a tense phase in the conflict with no decisive outcome yet announced.
Federal Judge Pritchard discharged ticket agents Wood and Wilson of the Southern Railway on habeas corpus proceeding and ruled the penalty clause of the new rate bill unconstitutional.
A severe storm in Racine county kills at least one person and injures several, with barns and buildings damaged and livestock dead. In La Crosse, washouts and heavy rain halt all trains on major routes, with no service expected until midweek. One unidentified man is reported dead near Wie.
Henry Scutcheon a Michigan farmer killed his invalid son and wife and her foster father with an ax amid financial worries. After a failed suicide attempt he was shot by neighbor Henry McClellan who then survived the encounter. Names include Green Robert 85 foster father, Mrs Henry Scutcheon, William Scutcheon, and Henry Scutcheon.
A military balloon from Tsarskoe-Selo’s aerial park rose last Friday with four army officers aboard. It was retrieved at sea and authorities believe the aeronauts have perished.
The Chicago Limited of the Northwestern railroad crashed into the rear of a meat train near Belle Plain Iowa. A Jeffries Idaho stockman was killed and Edward Biddle Detroit Michigan fatally injured. Engineer Fuller and Fireman Kline were seriously hurt. Passengers were shaken but not seriously injured. Automatic signals likely not noted by Fuller.
Gas stove blast in Iowa City injures two sisters Genevieve and Blanche Joy severely, with others affected by heat sunstroke and poisoning incidents reported in Ottumwa and Des Moines river flood. A five year old dies after drinking gasoline and a seven year old dies after a wheel passes over him.
In Lorain Ohio on July 22 a rail broke at the shipyards causing about twenty men to plunge into the river as they waited for a bridge to close. Two bodies were recovered and many others remain missing presumed in the water. All the dead are said to be foreigners.
Banner Huggins aged 29 of Ionia Mich died Sunday night from injuries sustained in the Pere Marquette wreck at Salem. The death toll rises to 32 as Detroit reports that receiver Judson Harmon ordered all Saturday wreck victims settled as paying passengers, most being employees.
Manila July 22 Major Paymaster Eugene Coffin had his left arm amputated due to infection from handling money while paying troops. A Civil War veteran and member of the old McKinley regiment, Coffin’s case highlights the health risks linked to pay duties in the field.
At Toyooka in Bungo province a Saturday blast in a coal mine killed 470 miners. Officials report massive casualties with rescue operations ongoing.
A report states Tillman must not participate in a church course following a discussion. Details on the date and issuing authority are not provided in the fragment.
In Webster City Iowa residents clash over Pitchfork Ben Tillman’s lecture planned for the Muscatine era chautauqua and later moved to the armory due to church society opposition. The Congregational church men’s club canceled the church date amid threats of boycott and public opposition.
President Gompers spoke at Chanutauqua park Kokomo Indiana to about forty two attendees. Local unions refused to attend or recognize the meeting leaving only one union labor man present. The event was said to be arranged by the Kokomo Marion and Western Traction Company which opposed organized labor and barred union men. Gompers pledged to return soon under different auspices to address organized labor.
Oliver Startsman aged 80 died Sunday in Iowa City. He was a leading Mason and an Odd Fellow for 51 years. He had no changes in his frewery business during 32 years in Iowa City. He leaves two daughters and two sons.
Illinois sees fair skies tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions in central and northern areas. Iowa follows with fair weather tonight and Tuesday, cooler in the extreme east. Sunrise 4 32, sunset 7 18, moon rises 1 47.
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