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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
1
First juror discharged by peremptory challenge as veniremen show keen interest. Fairport sends strong representation to the case of Harry Jones Warner with efforts to secure a fair and impartial jury for the defendant.
Nine men were examined as the district court pressed on with selecting a jury to hear the Harry Jones murder case against Mr. and Mrs. Van Winkle. Peremptory challenges were used but not disclosed by side, with no jurors discharged for cause. Prospects of a verdict by noon tomorrow appeared strong as opening statements neared.
A Smyrna report says Masran village near Jerusalem was destroyed by an earthquake with 150 people buried in rubble. Also Colima volcano in Mexico is active with smoke and sparks, and Austrian soldiers were rescued after an avalanche near La Frana.
In New York on March 3 a five story tenement on Seventh Avenue killed ten occupants and injured a policeman and an infant. About 30 families, mostly Italians, faced rising flames while firefighters and police rescued residents by ladders and swinging infants to safety. Investigators ruled out incendiary origin despite an earlier Black Hand letter threat.
James J. Jeffries drew about two thousand fans at Grand Central Station as he arrived in New York and toured the city amid wild cheers. Police were needed to clear the thoroughfare outside the boxing star's arrival site.
Berlin endures a severe blizzard with traffic halted and more than fifty people seriously hurt by falls on icy streets as emergency services respond. The city braces for continued harsh weather and disruptions.
Washington crowds gather for Taft inauguration as preparations peak. Governors Carroll Hadley and Deneen attend the Iowa delegation reception with Myron Herrick declining an ambassadorship. Winthrop named assistant secretary of the navy. Receptions for Iowans and other guests fill Capitol events.
Rome March 3 The Pope is better of his cold and hoarseness with signs of improvement. The brief bulletin notes his condition as improving and does not detail treatment or prognosis.
The grand jury indicted J. C. Maybray alias J. C. Gordon F. M. Clark alias George Leonard I. J. Warner alias Dr. James J. C. Johnson alias J. C. Lovejoy and H. M. Stockwell for grand larceny and false pretences over a $10,000 fraud against J. G. Kile of Gisco Illinois The bond set at $10,000 Maybray to be sent to Council Bluffs Iowa for charges there of using the mails for fraudulent purposes All others to be held here.
In Madison on March 3 the Wisconsin primary investigation revealed Mary Stringham testified that Stephenson’s campaign donors supported churches and would be even more liberal if elected. The joint ballot produced 62 of 124 votes for Stephenson, one short of the 63 needed, after a paired vote complication. Springfield view shows low interest with Hopkins eight votes and Stringer four.
Des Moines reports the death of Prof. R. C. Barrett former chair of political science at Iowa State College in Ames. He died today following a surgical operation for mastoid.
The condition of Queen Alexandra shows some improvement this morning in London as reports indicate her health is stabilizing following recent illness.
Conferees agree Taft receives 75000 yearly pay with 25000 travel allowance, totaling 100000 annually. Ship subsidy bill defeated in the house 172 to 175 after a tense roll call with Iowa lawmakers pivotal against the measure.
London reports confirm Servia has withdrawn requests for territorial compensation from Austria-Hungary per the powers advice. Vienna dispatches claim Belgrade will not withdraw demands and Bosnia autonomy remains disputed.
Los Angeles March 3 report states the Memsic versus Picate fight went ten rounds with no knockout and no decision. Memsic clearly fought the better, though the bout concluded without a verdict.
Pittsburg, March 3. Federal Judge Young reappointed H. W. McMaster and F. H. Skelding as receivers of the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Rail Road Company. The order confirms their continuing stewardship of the rail line amid ongoing proceedings.
A baby was born to Dr and Mrs Geo I B Herron at their Florence Italy home on March 1 according to the Iowa Evening Press.
Davenport ia March 3 The civic federation has filed suits against eleven more saloonkeepers for violating the mulet law and their saloons probably will be closed permanently.
L. C. Hull, a Michigan Rhodes scholar, dominates Oxford University sports by taking the hundred yards dash and the quarter mile event this afternoon.
Des Moines March 3 The recount in Page Appanoose and Union counties shows Hepburn gaining two votes over Jamieson in the Eighth District congressional contest Jamieson led by 380 on the official returns The legislature resumes after spring recess with much work undone and lawmakers weigh future steps in the race between Hepburn and Jamieson
Des Moines reports Senator W D Jamieson will resign to take effect at once after returning from Shenandoah. Leaders in the district oppose a current election, and an informal farewell is planned before he heads to Washington in two weeks. The Iowa General Assembly, two weeks from spring recess, shows many major bills pending or unacted including tax, education, and corporate matters.
Jown favors fair conditions tonight with cooler air in the east. Thursday brings fair skies and rising temperatures as Illinois remains mostly fair with colder tonight and warmer by Thursday north and central regions. Sunrise 6 25. sunset 5 44. moonset 5 01 a m.
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