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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1907

Page

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Haywood Trial Trial Focus Ends In Court Machinery

The famous defendant in the murder case of Governor Steunenberg halts as the court machinery stops. A sick man is mentioned in the proceedings.

Nervous Breakdown Delays Haywood Murder Trial

William D. Haywood fell seriously ill in his Boise county jail cell as doctors treated a suspected nervous breakdown amid weeks of tense jury selection for the murder trial of former Governor Steunenberg. The court adjourned and no court is expected today while physicians report to Judge Wood.

Boise Idaho William D. Haywood Steunenberg Haywood Wood

Weather forecaster predicts real summer heat after weekend

The Weather Bureau reports records broken for mean temperatures over the past two months. Forecaster Frankenfield says eastern areas will see rain and cooler days this weekend while the central regions warm, and warmer, summery weather follows. A distant earthquake tremor was felt in Washington for about an hour starting at 8:47 am.

Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Mississippi Frankenfield Washington

Western Intercollegiate track field games at Marshall Field

One hundred eighty seven athletes from sixteen colleges compete in fourteen events at Marshall Field in Chicago amid a cold northwest wind and possible rain. Michigan is absent due to competing in New Haven.

Chicago Ill Western Inter-collegiate Association Marshall Field University of Michigan New Haven

Iowa Feudist Attacked Wife Shot Dead Near Bloomfield

Bloomfield Iowa June 1 A man wrestled with Ora Sample as he tried to seize a gun from Joseph Richardson. The weapon discharged, striking Mrs. Richardson in a thigh artery and causing her death within minutes. Sample fled and remains at large. The couple lived five miles north of Bloomfield amid a long quarrel with Sample.

Bloomfield Joseph Richardson Ora Sample Richardson Sample

Texas Oil Suit Jury Draws 1.62 Million Penalty Verdict

The jury in Texas vs Waters-Pierce Oil Co awarded the state 1,623,800 in penalties and cancelled the company’s Texas permit. The defense indicated it would appeal.

Austin Texas

Somebody Else's Turn Says Teddy

Meyersdale and Pittsburg train coverage reports President Roosevelt greeting crowds in McKeesport and Rockwood on June 1. He declines another run saying it is somebody else’s turn, then returns to Washington aboard the presidential train amid cheers and brief chats with workers.

Meyersdaile McKeesport Rockwood Roosevelt Pittsburg Ittsburg President Roosevelt Washington

Rifle Range Will Stay In Warren County

The government will continue to operate its rifle range in Warren county for the present. Land owned by a farmer who objected to the operation has been leased by the government through the war department and Colonel Murray, allowing the shooting to continue. The June National Guard shoot will occur there instead of Sioux City due to the farmer’s threats of injunction proceedings.

Warren County Des Moines War Department Murray National Guard Sioux City Thrift Cooke

Earthquake in Ecuador Briefly Felt in Guayaquil

Quayaquil Ecuador June 1 three earth shocks were felt about 3 20 this morning the second was very heavy lasting about forty seconds. No reports from interior yet but probable that much damage occurred. In Guayaquil no damage due to building construction.

Quayaquil Ecuador Interior of the Republic

Swarthmore's Kreuger Sets 46-Feet Shot Mark at Final Meet

Boston June 1 finals in the intercollegiate track and field championship saw Kreuger of Swarthmore throw the shot 46 feet 54 inches, breaking the former record of 16 feet.

Kreuger Swarthmore Boston Mass

Japanese General Kuroki to Pass Through Muscatine Monday

General Baron Kuroki and eighteen officers travel by special train en route from Davenport to Fort Leavenworth. They pass Rock Island, visit the arsenal, and dine quietly at Colonel Blunt's headquarters with no large reception. An interpreter accompanies the party.

Baron Kuroki Muscatine Fort Leavenworth Kan Davenport Kuroki Chicago Metropolis Rock Island O. E. Wood Ft. Leavenworth Seattle Wash Japan Arsenal Ss. E. Blunt Blunt

Man Kills Thinking Neighbor a Haunt in Woods

In Oskaloosa Iowa on June 1 a colored man, George Fielding, shot and killed William Harding after mistaking him for a haunt a mysterious animal said to roam local woods. Harding died instantly from the single gunshot.

Oskaloosa William Harding George Fielding Durfee Fielding Harding

Son of James the Lawless Becomes James the Lawyer

Kansas City June 1 Jesse James son of the noted bandit was graduated from the Kansas City School of Law last evening, receiving the highest grade of any in his class of thirty eight. He will practice law in this city.

Kansas City Jesse James Kansas City School of Law

Missionary returns to Cincinnati after family murders in China

Dr. F. C. Mabkle, Presbyterian missionary, arrived in San Francisco en route to Cincinnati from Lien Chou near Hunan. He cites the October 1905 anti Christian uprising that killed his wife and 19 year old daughter and warns of a possible fresh native uprising as political tensions rise near Canton. He notes widespread unease among locals about dynastic change and foreign influence.

San Francisco Cal F. C. Mabkle Doric Cincinnati Lien Chou Hunan Canton

No More Hitch Racks Around Public Square

Oskaloosa residents split over removal of hitch racks on the public square. District court ordered their removal citing street obstruction. the plaintiffs plan to appeal to the supreme court.

Oskaloosa District Court Supreme Court

Lake steamer Selwyn Eddy sinks after collision

The Selwyn Eddy of the Shaw-Eddy fleet was sunk in the Detroit river after colliding with the steel barge Maida owned by United States Steel. The Eddy drifted toward the Canadian shore and sank about fifty feet from shore in twenty five feet of water. All crew members were unharmed.

Detroit Mich Selwyn Eddy Shaw-Eddy Detroit River Maida United States Steel Corporation

Orator at 100 Years Marks Boyakin’s Memorial Address

Marysville Kan June 1 On the 100th anniversary of his birth Dr Williamson F Boyakin of this city protege of General Andrew Jackson lawyer soldier editor and divine who knew personally every president from Jefferson to Grant delivered the memorial address today.

Marysville Kan Williamson F. Boyakin Andrew Jackson Jefferson Grant

Bank Statement Shows Mixed Movements in June

New York on June 1 reports banks held 12.782 million dollars more than legal reserve requirements. Loans rose 13.542 thousand dollars and deposits increased 15.554 million. Reserves grew 982 thousand while surplus declined by 2.9204 million dollars.

New York

Iowa Weather Fair Tonight Then Warmer Sunday

Chicago reports Iowa will have fair skies tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight in Illinois as a contrast to Iowa’s forecast. Sun rises at 4 19 and sets at 7 18.

Chicago Illinois Iowa

Railroad Leaders Back Roosevelt Square Deal Push

Chicago June 1 railroad presidents in Chicago have accepted President Roosevelt at his word and plan to aid him in delivering a square deal to railways the public shippers and investors in railway securities.

Chicago Roosevelt Ilway Securities

Des Moines Adjutant General: towns must armory militia company

Adjutant General Thrift declares any town forming a militia company must provide an armory from the outset. He cites Estherville in northwestern Iowa as ready to build, while Le Mars hesitates. The state offers liberal rental support, but armory provision remains the key issue for new companies.

Des Moines Thrift Iowa Estherville LeMars

Henry Johnson Middle Fatally Harmed by Mob in Echo

An elderly Black man, Henry Johnson Middle, was seized from the jail by about 150 men in Echo and fatally harmed yesterday. He had been charged with attempting a criminal act against his employer’s wife.

Alexandria Henry Johnson Echo

Chicago University baseball team suspended and coach dismissed

The University of Chicago announced the suspension of its baseball team from intercollegiate play and the dismissal of Coach Dickinson. The charge stems from a game with Minnesota yesterday when Chicago used only one center fielder and had another bat in for him, a trick Minnesota did not detect.

Chicago University of Chicago Today Dickinson Athletic Board University of Minnesota Minnesota

Iowa Man in Gould Divorce Case Surfaces in Des Moines

Harry Veatch, former private secretary to Mrs. Howard Gould, has aided his brother T. E. Veatch of Kirkwood hotel management. A New York detective agency manager spent two days in Des Moines seeking Veatch to testify, and two telegrams urged him to travel to New York. Although not compelled, Veatch is likely to be involved before the trial ends.

Howard Des Moines Harry Veatch T. E. Veatch Kirkwood Gould New York Veatch Howard Gould

Wisconsin Wins Mendota Regatta In Two Mile Race

Wisconsin eight oared crew coached by Edward H Ten Eyck defeated Syracuse by two lengths on a two mile course finishing in 10 39. Syracuse four finished five lengths back in 11 45. Wisconsin freshmen beat St Johns Military Academy by eight lengths in 3 53 on an estimated mile course.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Edward H. Ten Eyck Syracuse James A. Ten Eyck Badger St. John’s Military Academy

Court sustains union of Presbyterian bodies in Illinois

The Illinois Third District Court upholds the union of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. It rules civil courts lack authority to enjoin the merger, stating the matter is for ecclesiastical tribunals.

Springfield Third District Illinois Presbyterian Cumberland Presbyterian Churches

Inauguration of Active Work on Alaska Yukon Pacific Fair

The page reports the start of ground work for the Alaska Yukon Pacific fair with ceremonies marking the event. Officials and planners outline early aims for the exhibition, infrastructure and anticipated regional impact.

Seattle Gala Opens Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition Work

Seattle marked the ground breaking for the Alaska-Yukon Pacific exposition to be held in 1909. The ceremonies featured trumpets, military pageantry, speeches, and banquets with Hon. John Barrett as presidential representative and principal speaker. Local and regional guests attended.

Seattle Wash John Barrett International Bureau of American Republicans Roosevelt

AFL Takes Drastic Action Over Brewery Union Charter

Washington June 1 The American Federation of Labor withdraws recognition from the International Union of Brewery Workmen in Gompers absence. Secretary Morrison reads Gompers announcement that the charter is revoked for rejecting federation terms.

American Federation of Labor Washington, D. C Gompers Morrison International Union of Brewery Workmen

United States Germany Reach Reciprocal Trade Agreement

The June 1 proclamation announces a commercial agreement under the Dingley act, listing US articles granted reduced duties to Germany and Germany’s reciprocity concessions. Secretary Chernow’s April letter says negotiations aim to boost friendly relations and trade. About forty American products will face minimum German tariffs, with broader concessions tied to a future reciprocity treaty subject to Congress approval.

Washington, D. C United States Germany State Department Congress

Beef Advances in St. Louis Trade Fight

St. Louis June 1 Consumers pay beef advances today from two to six cents a pound due to a dispute between packers and live stock dealers. Pack ers refuse to pay for cows and heifers until after the government union follows the killing.

St. Louis, Mo

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