Suspected Slayer of Mrs Woodill Is Shot to Death
A man accused of killing Mrs. Woodill was shot and killed after resisting arrest. He fled when alerted to the crime, and, surrounded, fired at officers who demanded surrender.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
Suicide ruling in case ties to author Roberts case
Coroner's jury in St. Michaels Md finds that Roberts took his own life after a sheriff's posse killed him while resisting arrest for the murder of Mrs. Edith May Thompson Woodill. The body of Mrs. Woodill was found in a creek with extensive injuries, linked to the same investigation and Roberts' bungalow scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michaels
Emmet E. Roberts
Edith May Thompson Woodill
Charles A. Thompson
McDaniel
Roberts
McDaniel Wharf
Willey
Creek
Justice of the Peace
A. H. Radcliffe
Radcliffe
George Taylor
Taylor
Baltimore
Woman killed in Maryland boat drama linked to Eastman case
In St Michaels Maryland a coroner holds a letter found on Eastman to Miss Vinnie Bradcome asking her to come to Maryland to handle his body as he planned to die by his own hand. Eastman says he was in a boat with four others all drunk when one woman struck another with a wine bottle and killed her. The suspected slayer is Wall Street broker Lame Bob Eastman who earlier failed in New York with liabilities up to 200000 and was later arrested in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michaels
Roberts
Eastman
Vinnie Bradcome
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
Maryland
Hix-Broker
N. Y
Woodill
Bob” Eastman
Wall Street
Chicago
Knights of Columbus win season opener 3 to 0
The Knights of Columbus baseball team defeated Barry Manufacturing 3 to 0 at the fair ground park in the opener. Edward Roach tossed a shutout for the Catholics while Lowes Begey pitched for the machinists, but the fielding behind him faltered. The squads meet again next Friday with a similar lineup. Swastikas add Freeman Overmann and Davis to strengthen roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Fair Ground Park
Barry Manufacturing Company
Edward Roach
St. Mary's College
St. Mary's
Kan
Lowes Begey
Knights
Sweitzer
Ed. Roach
L. Fuller
John Roach
L. Barry
Rabbitt
Wilmering
Bestenlehner
al. Leysen
Barry—Bosten
Begey
Eis
Chasteen
Smith
Tobias
Bazard
Barry
Muenz
Arleigh Freeman
W. Overmann
Warren Davis
Overmann
Atalissa
Freeman
Davis
Mystery Surrounds Death of Edith N Woodill
Reports describe a struggle at the scene and identify Edith N Woodill as a 22 year old woman found in Maryland. Details include her year of marriage to a man named Woodill about one year ago, previous marriage to a New York City physician, and uncertain parentage traced to a Minneapolis street car family. Ward of Gages in Chicago notes Ly man J Gage, former secretary of the treasury, took interest when she was a teen said to have musical talent and sent her abroad for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodill
New York City
Captain Thompson
Minneapolis
Ainsworth
Washington
Waterloo
Main Street
Miss Wabnitz
Charles Wabnitz
Slayer of Elsie Sigel On Board Coal Ship
The Arizonian steamed from Norfolk with Leon Ling aboard as a Chinese crew member. He joined in New York on June 11 and left the ship at Lambers Point June 12 after the vessel loaded government coal for the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hawaiian Steamship Company
Arizonian
San Francisco
Hag
Leon Ling
Lang
New York
Lambers Point
Pacific Coast
Lewiston Cables Not Killed In Europe Car Crash
A cablegram from Oscar Lewisonh reports no foundation for a fatal auto accident claim in Europe. The message to attorney Martin Vogel states Ascot, England, confirms both well and no death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oscar Lewisohn
Europe
Martin Vogel
Lewisohn
Ascot
England
Tramp injures woman in brutal attack near Butler
In Butler Pennsylvania on June 25 a tramp battered Mrs John Sedoris thirty and bound gagged her after she refused bread and coffee. He poured carbolic acid on her face causing blindness and severe burns. Posses hunt the assailant and a lynching may follow if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobo
Butler
John Sedoris
Here
Downey Couch Fugitive Detained After Sleep Plight
Fred McKay a Roach and Musser factory employee skipped work and tried a shady under bridge nap but was interrupted by deputies and officers. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and received 10 days in the county jail from Judge Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McKay
Roach & Musser
High Bridge
Wilhite
Binhuff
Howe
Miss Sarah Orne Jewett Dies After Long Illness
South Berwick Maine June 25 Miss Sarah Orne Jewett Litt D a leading American writer died after months of illness at her home. Jewett authored The King of Folly Island and The Tory Lover and received Bowdoin College Doctor of Letters in 1991 as a member of the London Lyceum. Born in South Berwick on September 8 1849 she gained wide acclaim for her novels and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Berwick
Sarah Orne Jewett
America
Russian Ruler Visits Sweden on Imperial Yacht
St. Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas on the imperial yacht Standard leaving Russian waters for Stockholm to visit King Gustave. No high politics planned in the Swedish capital. A June 25 London note says King Edward's birthday celebration was diminished by bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Imperial Yacht Standard
Stockholm
Gustave
London
Edward
Traction Engine Boiler Explodes Killing Youth in Iowa
In State Center area near Marshalltown Iowa two men were involved when a traction engine boiler exploded. Frederick Voss Jr aged 22 was killed instantly and his father Frederick Voss Sr was badly injured with a fractured leg and possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
State Center
Frederick Voss, Jr
Voss
Roosevelt Shoots Buffalo in Sotik District
Naivasha June 25. Theodore Roosevelt and all Roosevelt expedition members in Sotik district are well. Roosevelt has shot three buffalo according to porters bringing news to Naivasha today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Naivasha
Sotik
Theodore Roosevelt
On Trail of The Lumber Trust Explored by Agents
Washington reports that government sleuths have traced a possible central intelligence office for the lumber industry. Investigators cite identical price lists used nationwide and suspect control by a small set of top figures, though no definitive proof exists yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lumber Trust
Central Intelligence Office
Broadway
Standard Oil
Elbert H. Gary
J. P. Morgan
Steel Corporation
Hill
Harriman
House
Senate
Lumber Organization
Memphis man found after missing from relatives in Memphis
Thomas H. Milburn of Memphis Tenn was reported missing from relatives here and was found in a downtown Pittsburgh Pa hotel on June 25 confirming his location in the city authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Thomas H. Milburn
Memphis
Tenn
Tornado Causes Destruction in West Point Nebraska
A tornado struck West Point on June 24 night causing the destruction of St. Joseph's Catholic church and serious damage to about a dozen homes. No casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Neb
St. Joseph's Catholic
Great Northern Train Derails Near White Earth
An east bound Great Northern passenger train derailed at White Earth, Havre district, killing none and injuring the fireman seriously with several passengers sustaining minor injuries. The derailment occurred yesterday amid reports of damage to equipment and delays in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Mont
White Earth
D. Cak
Senate Tariff Amendments Increase Duties and Offer Shipping Relief
Washington June 25 Senator Elkins proposed a five percent duty reduction for goods imported in ships of the United States while the Senate, after rejecting several amendments, adopted the metal schedule and raised duties on wrought and scrap iron to 2.50 per ton. Shoes duties rose from 15 to 20 percent ad valorem and sole leather from 5 to 10 percent. The session featured long speeches by Beveridge Bailey and Newlands before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Elkins
United States
Cummins
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Clapp
Aldrich
Beveridge
Bailey
Penn 2 Cent Fare Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Philadelphia judge declares the two cent fare law, enacted in 1907, unconstitutional as contrary to the U S Constitution. Judge Wilson of the common pleas court hands down ruling in Philadelphia. The decision questions the legality of the low fare charged for transit services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilson
The
Common Pleas Court
Dubuque Dentist Sought After Alleged Chair Assault
Mrs. Joseph Florey of Dubuque Iowa swore out a warrant for Dr. Horace G Knapp a longtime dentist alleging he chloroformed her and assaulted her in his office chair. She says she feared to tell her husband and was taken to an asylum before reporting the incident. Knapp has disappeared and police pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Horace G. Knapp
Joseph Florey
Knapp
Mrs Gould Wins Suli Gets A Separation And 336000
Mrs Lew Watts, a prominent social figure, is arrested in Des Moines on larceny charges for a diamond ring valued at 300 dollars. Mrs Raynor says she left the ring in a bathroom at Watts’ home. Watts claims she found it on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Lew Watts
S. E. Raynor
Raynor
Watts House
Bomb in Gamblers' War Wrecks Saloon in Chicago
Explosion believed to be a bomb from rival gambler factions wrecked the Manning and Bowes saloon at State and Congress in Chicago early today. Damages estimated at 15000 dollars with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Manning & Bowes
State
Congress
City to Observe July Fourth on July Fifth
Mayor Grossklaus will designate July 5 as the Independence Day observance since July 4 falls on Sunday. An order will prohibit firing explosives before that date with penalties under city ordinances. Chief Vannatta instructs officers to arrest violators. Some athletic events are planned at Geneva Park. A state law restricts sale of toy explosives and caps with fines up to 100 dollars and 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossklaus
Vannatta
Geneva Navigation Company
Geneva Park
Market optimism as prices ease on steady merchandise
New York June 25 dispatches to Dun's Review say stocks of reasonable merchandise are undergoing satisfactory reductions. Advices from all sections are uniformly favorable. Good crop prospects large labor demand and restoration of wages at iron and steel plants foster an optimistic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun
Bank Is Closed in Sheboygan Falls
Sheboygan Wisconsin June 25 The Dairymens National Bank of Sheboygan Falls was closed today by the directors with no reason given. The bank reports deposits of 126000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan, Wis
Dairymen’s National Bank of
Sheboygan Falls
Oil Price Cut By Standard Oil in 10 Cent Move
New York June 25 Standard Oil announced a reduction in oil prices by 10 cents per 100 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
Standard Oil Company Today
Plaintiff on Stand in Closing Day Suit
Mrs. Gould testifies, denying all accusations of intoxication and misconduct raised by the defense witnesses as the trial nears its end. She rejects every allegation and holds firm to her account in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Mrs Gould Granted Separation and $36000 Alimony
Justice Dowling rules in New York that Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould is separated from her husband with alimony totaling 36000 dollars annually. He notes evidence favored Mrs Gould and that alleged intoxication may stem from excitement. A 30 day stay on the judgment execution is allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Justice Dowling
Howard Gould
Gould
Minears to sail for Panama via Chicago and New York
Mr and Mrs A Bruce Minear plan a trip from this city to Panama after visiting in Chicago and New York City They will sail from New York on July 6 bound for Culebra where Mr Minear serves as general secretary of the Y M C A of Panama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Minear
Canal Zone
A. Bruce Minear
J. B. Downer
Washington Street
Chicago
New York City
Mr. Minear
Culebra
Panama
Death of Washington Child Relayed to Muscatine Relatives
The child of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Giesser of Washington died this morning. The family formerly resided in this city and the death was reported to relatives in Muscatine today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Giesser
Washington
Muscatine
Red Men and Pocahontas Lodge Meet in Pleasant Session
The Musquitine Tribe of Red Men No 95 held a regular session with Pocahontas members in attendance. Deputy Great Sachem Dennis OLeary spoke on Redmanship and praised Red Men work nationwide. Officers will be installed at the July 1 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musquitine Tribe of Red Men No. 95
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Lodge
Airdome
Dennis O'Leary
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Illinois Tonight
Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of local thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. Sunrise at 4 15 a m moonset 12 03 a m sunset 7 31 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
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Gage
Sus
Bulletin
Gon Robert
Anights Victors
K.ofc
BAR
Dition
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling OR
Pacific
New York Harbor
Sweden
Columbus Junction
L. Hecklinger
Hecklinger
Dessie Wabnitz
Trail OF the Lumber Trust
Nebraska
Great Northern
PENN
Bath
O'Leary
JAYS
Kenther
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