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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
1
A head-on collision between Burlington and Milwaukee units near Bettendorf resulted in one death and multiple injuries. Emergency crews responded to the scene a mile from Bettendorf, with extensive damage reported.
A died bravely report states engineer John M'Guire of Moline refused to desert his post and perished at his station while the emergency unfolded. He stood firm at his post, embodying duty and courage in the face of danger.
London bill debate on woman’s enfranchisement opens with a crowded house and police exclusion of women linked to recent disorders. Radicals force constitutional democrats to abandon vice presidential bids and accept radical nominees. Debate ends at 5 pm, bill practically killed for the session.
A head on crash between Milwaukee and Burlington passenger trains near Bettendorf Iowa last night leaves engineer John B McGuire dead and several others seriously injured. The Burlington engineer disobeyed orders causing the wreck. investigators will hold an inquest tomorrow. About ten more sustain minor injuries and baggage man Philip Raymond was tossed into the river but survived.
Max Rohwer, 36 years old from Clinton Iowa, who had suffered epilepsy for sixteen years, shot himself in the head during the night, ending his suffering. He had lived in Clinton most of his life and the death is reported as an act of self harm.
Richard Smith, a rural mail carrier, was struck and killed by a Chicago and North Western train at a crossing near Hudson Iowa. The February incident report notes the fatality occurred as the carrier was on his route. Smith belonged to the rural mail service and was widely mourned by the community.
E H Harriman advocates a new era of railroad management where railroads people and government work in harmony. He urges legalization of large railroad consolidations and says Roosevelt has been too radical. He spoke after a White House visit noting past policy by railroad presidents harmed public relations.
Cleveland columnist recounts James J. Corbett the former heavyweight champion preferring not to be called Jim or pug. He laments public focus on past glory and notes his choice of acting over boxing for income.
Former Mayor Nelson Ames of Marshalltown Iowa died last night at his home. A Civil War veteran, Ames earned a noted record for bravery during his service before entering local politics. He was remembered by old comrades and residents as a steady community leader.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House passed a bill raising deputy state officers salaries to 2000 dollars annually while defeating a separate measure to exempt farm telephones from taxation. The piece covers Senate debate on the board of regents bill, plus other legislative items and city audit notes.
Markets opened in a demoralized state with rapid stock liquidation from margins and selling pressure. Missouri Pacific fell 5 3 4 points amid dividend doubts while general activity quieted after an early slump. Archie Roosevelt’s condition improved slightly but remained serious, with President Roosevelt continuing official duties and a Friday cabinet meeting planned.
A large blaze in Solon Iowa destroyed the meat market saloon and residence of Fred Haases. Firefighters could not control the flames until total loss. Neighbors fled in night clothes as Charlea Yarbrough and family escaped with their lives.
Mrs Annie Hurley was found dead near Solon in Johnson county under suspicious circumstances. No medical attendance was reported and the coroner has been summoned to investigate the death.
Perry Evans, a country school teacher north of Gazebo Oklahoma, was assaulted by several male students after trying to whip a pupil. He died a few hours later in Gazebo on March 7.
Two of the three bandits who robbed the Farmers Savings bank of Masonville at dawn yesterday with a $4,200 haul were captured near Manchester Iowa late today after a daylong chase by farmers and citizens. The men are jailed in Manchester. a third suspect with most of the money is being hunted by the sheriff and deputies.
Caldwell Idaho district court adjourned without setting a trial date for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone. The court, expected to act yesterday, did not take up the matter and left the case unresolved.
In Shenandoah Iowa on March 8 two poisoning deaths unsettled the town. Arline Ratekin five years old died after convulsions while changing clothes. Mrs L Woodworth widow of Cain drank lemonade and died from strychnine like symptoms after noting it tasted bitter.
Lansing March 8 Representatives Galbraith and Calumet pressed to recall the senate bill aimed at barring Calumet Hecla Mining Co Osceola Allouez and Centennial Copper Mines from acquisition by the company Their motion to recall was tabled In a fierce denunciation Galbraith warned the bill’s non recall would trigger reports in New York that the Standard Oil interests dominated Michigan's legislature.
Dr. H. N. Marvin formerly of Sioux City Iowa offers a $20,000 reward for the return of his son who was kidnapped from home in Dover Delaware last Monday. Officials are urged to resolve the mystery as searches yield no results.
Dan R. Hanna son of the late Senator Will Hanna will offer no defense to charges of gross neglect abandonment and extreme cruelty in his wife’s suit for divorce filed in Cleveland. The case seeks a dissolution of the marriage with the court granting alimony and property terms as applicable.
Ole Overby, once of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin, returns from work to find his wife and four children frozen to death at the North Dakota homestead in Ward County. The tragedy occurred while he was away.
The Peoria Illinois grand jury condemned Mayor Tolson and Comptroller Burton for laxity in the city clerk’s office, criticizing the administration’s oversight yesterday.
Wallace Idaho March 8 The jury in the Steve Adams murder trial for Fred Trier failed to reach a verdict after deliberating since 11 AM Wednesday and was discharged by Judge Woods at 7 19 PM with no agreement.
In Crown Point Indiana last night Scott A Babbitts saloon became a house of worship for about an hour as evangelists Garwood and Hill joined by Rev E B Horton of the Presbyterian church conducted a revival meeting with local attendance.
New York March 8 The Thaw trial saw the defense rest its case with no more evidence to introduce and a pending rebuttal by District Attorney Jerome. Court adjourned until Monday at 10 30 as Jerome prepares to present rebuttal and the judge awaits further steps toward a jury verdict expected by Friday.
Kingston reports March 8 that Governor Swettenham has resigned, a move met with satisfaction by locals.
Hartford march 8 the state supreme court handed down a decision that barbers in the state need not employ colored men the ruling shields barbers from a quota based on race and states no obligation to hire non white workers the decision marks a change in labor practice within Connecticut.
Chicago girl Agnes Fullwood 21 and Tom Sincho 38 a Chinese merchant were married at Hammond Indiana yesterday afternoon by Justice W A Jordan. The couple fled Chicago where Agnes fears vengeance by her parents and hides her husband’s address.
Zanesville Ohio March 8 Saratoga New York has been chosen by the Grand Army of the Republic executive committee as the site for the national encampment this year. The decision sets Saratoga as the meeting location for veterans from across the country with dates to follow.
The chart shows fair conditions for tonight and Saturday with warmer readings in the northwest portion. Sun rises at 6 16 and moon rises later. correct times are unclear in the fragment.
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