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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
1
Orchard testifies in a courtroom recital describing the fatal shooting of former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. The sickening account unfolds as defense and prosecution present their evidence and demands justice.
Witness Harry Orchard details the Wardner mine plot and multiple attempts to blow the Vindicator mine. He recounts payments, locations, and meetings with Haywood Moyer and Easterly while outlining the Steunenberg murder sequence. He also describes disguises used at Caldwell and registry entries as part of the case.
London June 7 The American horse Sir Humphrey Hackney owned by F Pabst of Milwaukee Wisconsin won the class for hackney stallions four years old and over and then captured the championship gold cup as best hackney stallion at the International Horse Show opening today in London.
In Omaha on June 7 the fire and police board was urged by a Woman’s club committee to officially review imitated leg displays in department store windows. Mayor Dahlman, chair of the board, stated he does not find the displays offensive.
Rev J Primrose and Rev A F Berkstresser temperance crusaders released from jail after arrest on liquor selling charges were attacked and severely beaten by 20 saloon supporters as they left Frontenac Kansas. The ministers had been buying liquor in saloons for evidence against the saloonkeepers and were arrested on revenge charges.
Chicago bar association charged yesterday that masters in chancery have pursued business to win patronage, thwarting justice to please attorneys. Most masters are said to be involved. if substantiated, several may be dismissed or asked to resign.
Emperor Francis Joseph arrived for the Hungarian jubilee. socialists demonstrated for universal suffrage as police clashed at the station with drawn swords. Several persons were injured during the skirmish amid the June 8, 1867 celebration.
A mission in Kaihsein near the Suechuan Thibet border was wrecked by a mob. Chinese authorities reported the Kaihsein mission destroyed and the incident linked to unrest in the region.
Fort Dodge Iowa June 7 Special The indications are S J Rohde of Waterloo will be chosen as Grand Counsel of the U C T at the election to be held Saturday. Over 1 000 delegates are in attendance at the meeting today.
Fort Wayne Ind June 7 Columbus Cray town marshal of Shir ley a city 15 miles northeast of here was shot and killed early today by burglars looting a saloon. The burglars escaped and no clue exists as to their whereabouts.
Dayton Ohio June 7 Mayor Wright welcomed the United Commercial Travelers convention and urged Senator Foraker as the next president. The hall erupted in hisses and traveling men left after the praise for Foraker as a great statesman.
A cyclone swept over Karachi, wrecking nearly every building and driving steamers ashore. Casualties are not reported. Karachi, a major seaport in British India with about 120000 residents, faced widespread destruction.
Chicago fire department members were barred from wearing union buttons while on duty to maintain city unity and prevent factionalism within the department. Chiefs cited discipline and public perception as reasons for the ban enacted yesterday.
Oskaloosa Iowa June 7 Special Women received equal rights at the National Holiness association convention Rev J C Fowler of Massachusetts was chosen president and Rev G A McLaughlin of Chicago was named secretary Thousands attend the gathering.
An incident described as a diplomatic farce may escalate into an international matter as officials weigh fallout and potential consequences. The episode could elevate a minor dispute to a broader political confrontation across borders and institutions.
Washington diplomats and legation members are linked to protests over Glen Echo speed limits as Marshal Collins enforcement clashes with diplomatic immunity. State Department and Maryland authorities probe the friction, while locals insist on stopping speeding autos to enforce laws.
The University of Iowa board of athletic control adopts push ball to end freshman sophomore scraps and to add athletic life. A game between classes will be held next fall with full or selected rosters. A monster ball costing $200 will be purchased and used as curtain raisers to football games this season.
The Iron Trades council committee in San Francisco ratified the May 31 agreement between employers and workers under which the recent strike ends. Twenty thousand men will immediately return to work.
Captain Mogg leads a party sailing on the James Drummond from Port Townsend toward the North Pole. The expedition is backed by Frieco capitalists of San Francisco and operates under general instructions from the Geological Society of London.
In Washington on June 7 Milton D. Purdy assistant attorney general and Edwin W. Sims district attorney of Chicago confer with the President on trust matters and alleged Sherman anti trust and land law violations. The talks included the Harriman case and charges against coal carrying railroads pending further advisement.
Emma Jacobson 15, popular in Woodward Iowa high school, drank carbolic acid after fearing classmates in better clothes than her widowed mother could provide. She confessed to her mother explaining the motive for the suicide, purchased at a family grocery.
August Frank of Dubuque Iowa claimed the Lord sent him to collect a million from the president. He asked to see the president and was arrested in Washington DC and held as insane at St Elizabeths hospital.
In Boone Louisiana on June 7 14 year old Orville Briggs was killed when a live wire struck him and his father David Briggs was fatally injured as he attempted a rescue yesterday evening.
Paris dispatch reports Prime Minister Stolypin has offered his resignation after a lengthy talk with the emperor.
A report notes Mutual Friend France offers good officers to promote a complete understanding between Japan and the United States. The item emphasizes cooperative diplomacy and fraternal ties as a path to better relations.
Paris reports the Franco-Japanese accord nearing signing with France offering good offices to the United States to foster understanding with Japan. Washington acknowledges the gesture but declines to use France’s services, expressing appreciation instead.
In Lodz Russia Poland since June 2 there is intensified terror with eleven killed including two mill owners and thirty seven wounded. Workmen form a secret committee executing burglars or enemies nightly leaving notes on the dead. A civil engineer Reiss and director Arnicker are among the wounded.
Connie Mack announced the Philadelphia team has acquired James Collins from the Boston Americans and he will play third base for Philadelphia tomorrow. Joan Knight will move to Boston to replace him.
Clarence McKenzie, president of the Stansted Brake Company of New York City, was instantly killed when the car he rode in collided with a car on the Albany and Hudson Electric line near six fifty last night. The accident occurred at Albany, New York, and involved a passenger vehicle traveling on the line.
In St Paul Minnesota on June 7 the federal court overruled a bill of exceptions to the bill of United States against Standard Oil Company and granted the defendants leave to answer the portions to which exceptions were filed.
Barry Gilbert of the College of Law resigns from S U L and will join the University of Illinois College of Law faculty at a greatly advanced salary in Iowa City on June 7.
Madison Wisconsin reports the state assembly passed the public utility regulation bills today. The action mirrors actions in New York and signals tighter oversight of utilities.
Iowa forecast calls for showers tonight and likely Saturday with a warmer high on Saturday. Chicago report notes similar conditions with sunrise at 4 17 and sunset at seri...
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