06 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
1
The courtroom heard Thaw’s mother describe her distress as the case moved forward. District Attorney argued Thompson Thaw’s intoxication should be proven beyond doubt and attempted to link his condition to the alleged acts.
A relative describes how the thaw affected the household, detailing personal changes and emotional responses to the event. The account emphasizes the mother's perspective and the broader domestic effect of the shift.
Mrs. William Thaw testified about her son Harry K Thaw’s changed behavior after 1900 and a trip to Europe in 1908 He cried describing the impact of the murder case and Evelyn in a Pittsburg church scene While cross examining Dr Charles G Wagner Judge Fitzgerald ordered earlier testimony read to the jury and Jerome pressed insanity versus intoxication questions with no intoxication found by the alienist
An unverified report claimed Harriman control over Reading and New Jersey Central stocks sparked a sharp rise in Reading shares to 1.25 before retreating to 1.22. The banking firm involved denied knowledge of such purchases and the story remained unverified as markets drifted.
In a New York hearing, counsel urged suspending the trial citing a 1903 insanity presumption. Justice Fitzgerald overruled. discussions touched Lunacy Commission timing and Mrs. Thaw’s access to Evelyn Nesbit’s past, including her 1905 arrival and consent to a marriage with Harry Thaw. Evelyn Nesbit’s life described as a closed book by Mrs. Thaw.
In St. Louis, Mo, Maren G and other women testified before the police trial board about graft schemes. They said they were compelled to steal for detectives and to divide profits on all items taken.
The German steamer Vandalia reports a fire in its hold on February 25 causing damage totaling about a quarter of a million dollars. The blaze was extinguished only after flooding the hold with water upon arrival in New York from China.
Investigation into insurance taxation reveals a two million dollar figure. Officials from the Ti department and related agencies are reviewing the implications for insurers and policyholders. Further actions and timeline are not specified.
A New Jersey senate select committee report urges capital restrictions and limited dividends for life insurers. It targets Prudential and calls for a $2,000,000 stock cap and 10 percent dividend limit on participating policies, with protections for existing accumulations.
Chairman Barr of the railroad committee proposed the two-cent fare bill before the senate during a stormy session. The act would amend the extortion law and mirrors a house bill on the subject. After the morning session Barr moved to have the subcommittee draft a new bill.
Des Moines March 6 Senate vote 31 to 12 passes the fraternal insurance bill requiring fraternals to use national rates. The house approves the wife desertion bill with two nays. Petitions push for a separate insurance department to replace the state auditor’s oversight amid talk of leniency and past Blanchard law enforcement.
Conflicting interests are expected to precipitate a crisis in the subtreasury investigation today. Analysts say developments on the loss of 173000 may yield definite disclosures of important character.
Boston March 6 President Eliot of Harvard in his annual report says football despite new rules remains an undesirable game for gentlemen to play or for crowds to witness. Basketball and hockey are placed in the same class with football.
In Washington March 6 the fifty ninth congress saw four thousand eight hundred seventy nine bills and joint resolutions introduced in both chambers, about twenty five percent more than in the prior session. House bills numbered twenty six thousand one hundred fifty four with six thousand nine hundred forty achieving law. Senate approvals followed a similar proportion.
Chicago reports an open verdict on artist Webster S. Gue rin who was shot in his studio two weeks ago. After more than eight hours of deliberation the coroner's jury could not determine if Gue rin died from a self inflicted shot or from another person.
In Danville Illinois March 6 the Will J Davis manslaughter case over the Iroquois theatre fire sees a defense motion to require prosecutors to produce Chicago ordinances alleged as violations. If the ordinance is found invalid the charges may collapse and Friday was set for argument.
Former Iowa lieutenant governor Frank T. Campbell died in Lima Ohio at age untold. He passed away today prompting local messages of condolence from Iowa officials and Lima residents alike.
A Sturgis dispatch reports rising Ute agitation near Fort Meade after Captain Hall arrived to urge a Utah pow wow. Chief Appah reportedly tried to keep the gathering small, fearing trouble if younger Utes saw him, with the outcome still unknown. Captain Hall is said to be unpopular with the Utes.
Grover Cleveland denounces current insurance law proposals as vindictive and harmful to policy holders in a brief issued to the Association of Life Insurance Presidents, of which he serves as head.
Tommy Ryan of Syracuse says he will fight Joe Gans for a $30,000 purse on Labor Day if Tonopah Athletic Club signs the articles. He plans training once the agreement is signed after his draw with Hugo Kelly in Rochester.
Pittsburg Pa March 6 The large sun spot spotted by Professor Joan A Brashear the Allegheny astronomer was observed again yesterday It has passed its prime and is decreased in size.
London March 6 The Drapers Record notes sulphur yellow is the popular shade of the year in women’s frocks and in household decorations, with Paris already adopting the hue for fashion and décor.
In Granite City near St. Louis on March 6, 31 year old Joseph Boper of Akron Ohio was found sitting beside the track attempting to bandage stumps of both feet after a freight car incident left him maimed. He had been riding the freight without permission when the wheels cut his feet.
From Central China reports worsening famine with terrible trafficking. Middle aged women are sold for 16 to 15 dollars and children for 3 to 4 dollars as desperate conditions deepen amid hunger.
New York March 6 John D Rockefeller the Standage Oil magnate is believed to be planning a monumental philanthropic gift the scale of which would far eclipse all previous donations. The exact form of the grant remains a closely guarded secret awaiting its final structure and impact.
Des Moines reports Gov Cummins faces a key year appointment for fish and game warden with Cedar Rapids native George A Lincoln a long time appointee of Shaw. Possible rivals Dr C H God Geneva Franklin county and Custodian McCurdy for reappointment are noted while General Thrift is expected to be continued with the national guard.
Prof Reuben Post Halleck principal of the Louisville male high school has been asked by President James to accept the chair of secretary of education at the University of Illinois to train teachers.
Indianapolis March 6. Mrs. Fred Schwemeyer and William Gill died from bullet wounds after the woman's husband returned home unexpectedly and found them together. The men had been close friends for years.
Iowa City March 6 A Johnson County farmer, Michael Fitzgerald, is defendant in two suits. His mother charges undue influence in securing a deed from their deceased father to property valued about 12 000 to 15 000 and seeks a widow’s dower through her guardian daughter. Separately Charles Horst sues Fitzgerald for 10 069 alleging alienation of affections.
The federal appointments were disposed of last evening following a lengthy session. The action marks closure after a protracted confirmation process, ending weeks of political maneuvering and debate.
After a long conference the Iowa delegation announced picks for federal posts in northern and southern districts. Faville of Storm Lake named for northern district attorney and Tobin of Winter for northern district collector. Temple of Osceola chosen for southern district attorney with Clark of Ottumwa as marshal and Knott of Waverly as marshal for northern district. Weaver of Wapello named northern district collector. Decisions to remove Arch ie Smith and place Tobin noted. Appointment to be recess and submitted to the President soon.
Special weather note for Iowa reports snow or rain tonight and Thursday. Temperatures rise tonight with warmer conditions in the east Thursday and colder in the northwest. Sunrise 6 24, sunset 5 46, moon phase 11 52 p m.
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