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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
1
Patronage fight looms as Iowa delegation fractures over seals of accord with Aldrich. Retiring congressmen plan clear paths, reshaping party balance and legislative standing.
Washington March 1 Senators Aldrich and Cummins have withdrawn opposition to the postal savings bank bill after mutual concessions. The session may pass the bill. Patronage fights loom in the Iowa delegation as postmaster confirmations face objections. Retiring members outline plans for future careers, with many returning to law or private practice.
Madison March 1. Stephenson might have won on the twentieth ballot but Democrats except one and social democrats bolted, leaving no quorum. He received 52 votes to a scattering two. Ministers’ $600 in checks tied to a Milwaukee banking deal is said not to relate to Stephenson’s senatorial campaign.
In Nashville March 1 the Cooper Sharp murder trial faced a heated opening as the defense pressed to have Dr Glasgow, a state autopsy witness, reveal autopsy facts. The judge refused to compel, but allowed limited discussion if the defense reimburses the state for Glasgow's services.
Washington reports chaos in the House as Speaker Cannon restores order while advance inaugural crowds swarm galleries. Senate judiciary panel agrees to investigate absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron by U S Steel. Charles Nagel arrives as potential commerce and labor secretary.
Carlin Nov 1 reports Billy Sullivan took a formal step as manager of the Chicago White Sox by signaling his role as Fielder Jones' successor. He distributed parts of the uniforms intended for the squad, signaling leadership duties aboard the train.
In Findlay Ohio on March 1 engineer George Findlay was killed and fireman Richards seriously injured when the boiler of a Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton passenger engine exploded five miles west of Findlay this morning. Passengers suffered only minor injuries from the blast.
Topeka March 1 The International Harvester Company pays clerk Thomas of Shawnee county district court 13702 dollars in fines and costs assessed by Judge Dana for violating Kansas anti trust laws.
Five jurors tentatively accepted by the government in the Standard Oil Indiana retrial were today rejected by the defense. The case involves a twenty nine million dollar charge.
Notable legal Danile Suma case features added juror panels to the regular list. Authorities warn another panel may be necessary as sensational developments are promised.
President Roosevelt hosted a White House farewell luncheon for the famed tennis cabinet and aides who served seven years. The gathering included officials, sports companions, and westward friends who joined hunting trips, with the president praising devoted public service and lamenting some sadness at departure.
Miss Alma McMurray, 17, seeks police protection claiming two men plan to abduct her to Mexico for ransom. She alleges Spanish royal lineage and a 5 000 000 pecos inheritance at 18 if she marries a Spaniard or stays single. The story also notes a clash between ministers and Supt Hamery over a Salome dance.
City officials announce that the Council Bluffs swindler case will return for trial, with prosecutors seeking swift justice. The local press notes renewed public interest and a focus on victims.
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. the trial of Harry Jones for the Dec 4 1907 murder of Mr and Mrs William Van Winkle at Fairport Iowa begins. A 50 person venire plus the regular panel will start jury selection with possible further jurors. County Attorney Pepper and Judge Hanley lead the prosecution in a case expected to yield sensational developments and a detailed circumstantial narrative.
Davenport officials face a court action over two containers believed to hold forty thousand dollars from the Council Bluffs swindle gang. Attorneys push for attachment as Little Rock arrestees await transfer to Council Bluffs for trial. Victims identify leader Maybray and others in Little Rock.
Chicago March 1 James J Jeffries arrived in Chicago and said he authorized no one to announce a fight with Johnson A prior Omaha report claimed he told reporters he would meet Johnson after finishing his current theatrical engagement.
An elderly individual, roberta te pap or similar, died after weeks of illness. The death occurred the same hour as the morning, according to the readable fragment.
Albert T. Patrick, serving a life sentence for the murder of William Marsh, left Sing Sing to appear before the appellate division of the supreme court in Brooklyn on a writ of habeas corpus. He aims to argue his case himself contending the life sentence was illegal and he deserves either the electric chair or freedom.
In Justice Nugents court Clark Coleman of Muscatine waived preliminary exam on charges of assault and robbery against D. J. Maher of DeWitt. Coleman held to the grand jury under a $2900 bond, which he indicated he could furnish.
Chicago March 1 Dr Nanjel R Brower professor of nervous diseases at Rush Medical College and author of major texts on insanity died at his home today aged seventy. He was a leading figure in psychiatric research and taught at Rush Medical College.
Ottumwa reports John Junkin has confessed to murdering Clara Rosen. He signed a full statement in Des Moines police custody with his mother present, admitting guilt and taking blame. The case now centers on trial date and reward distribution among claimants amid ongoing disputes.
J C Maybray proclaims returning to friends and bond in Arkansas jail, claiming shipments of money were a farce and that whiskey shipments were the real goods. He credits removal writ to Council Bluffs and protests postal authority actions as a robbery.
Partly cloudy conditions across Iowa with possible showers tonight or Tuesday in the southeast. Illinois shows unsettled weather with likely showers tonight or Tuesday and mild temperatures. Sunrise is 6:27, sunset 5:41, moonset 3:24 a.m.
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