23 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
1
Attorney Delmas says that H. H. K. Thaw is not insane and that Harry Thaw is the first of eight affidavits filed by the defense this morning challenging the insanity claim.
Delmas asserts his thorough understanding of the nature of the proceedings and his capability to participate effectively in the case. He cites prior experience and familiarity with relevant procedures as supporting factors.
In a decisive session the Senate passed several insurance measures advancing regulatory reforms and consumer protections. The passage underscores tighter oversight of agents and a push to curb misrepresentation in the industry.
In four years the total wealth of the United States rose by more than 18 billion dollars, a figure with no historical parallel. The rise is presented as a landmark record in national wealth growth.
In Des Moines a session move advances reports and bills on insurance and library links while the Black Hawk contest remains unresolved. The committee plans a report, with Feeley keeping his coat and Mornin's expenses paid, but no decision reached by noon.
Defense affidavits filed with New York Supreme Court assert Harry K. Thaw is rational and understands the proceedings. Delmas notes Thaw’s communications and letters as basis for competence, while Mrs Thaw disputes any hereditary insanity claims and dismisses defamatory statements about the family.
Chicago report says Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page donated 350000 to the Orchestral association as a trust fund to foster musical art in all branches as directed by the association.
A Northwestern official announced a $2 million program for Clinton Iowa involving a new double track steel bridge over the Mississippi a brick passenger station and a brick freight house. Construction begins now and will take about three years to complete.
Unofficial reports say General Penaloza with 400 men invaded Tachira on March 17 but was defeated by 4000 regular troops under General Celestino Castro, brother of President Castro. Details are scarce as telegraph wires are cut.
Espaillat Mota presented a motion in congress authorizing a government delegate to the Hague peace conference. The plan would direct the delegate to seek a binding neutral status for Santo Domingo, arguing it would preserve independence and reduce interest in annexation by other powers.
Madison Wis March 23 There will be no election of United States senator to succeed John C Spooner until May 14 as agreed by legislative members. Balloting before May 14 is believed illegal since Spooner's resignation left the seat vacant after the second Tuesday following his departure.
In Iowa City on March 23 a 38 caliber revolver discharged injuring two dental students. Clarence Lee of Ottumwa and Bert Adams of Eldora were struck as the bullet passed through Adams hand and Lee’s hand and side. Neither was seriously hurt. Adams displayed a revolver and did not know it was loaded.
King Charles declines to meet a Jassy University student delegation seeking support for peasants. Government views the Moldova revolt as anarchistic, with peasant bands spreading south into Brahilov and Buzet districts marauding farms and threatening owners unless working conditions improve.
Fort Worth reports two unknown Black men are guilty of robbing an express car on the International and Great Northern near Elkhart last night. Officials say the bandits secured $600 and the express messenger was seriously injured.
St. Petersburg reports the death of M. Pobedonetsef, former procurator of the General Holy Synod, who passed away tonight. The obituary notes his longtime position within the church hierarchy and his influence during his tenure.
Theo dore Roosevelt Jr was named second assistant manager of the Harvard University crew by the university athletic committee last night in Cambridge Massachusetts.
San Francisco reform plan calls for a citizens committee to oversee city government with the aim of stopping graft. Assistant District Attorney Heney and other reformers seek public support. the national administration offers cooperation and Mayor Schmitz will be asked to resign.
St. Paul March 23 Governor Johnson received a personal letter from President Roosevelt denying a conference of governors and state railroad commissions on railroad questions. The governor declined to disclose contents, stating the letter says there will be no such conference.
Burlington jury awards Miss Mary Beans of Galesburg eight thousand dollars damages against R. J. Denny of Burlington for breach of promise. Suit to be appealed.
The Rev S H Gibson former pastor of the First Baptist Church, colored, attached church property and fixtures for 271 dollars. The church is placed in charge of the sheriff and all meetings are suspended.
Thirty nine members of Congress returning on the steamer Panama after an inspection trip to the Panama Canal reported being favorably impressed with what they saw during the visit in New York on March 23.
Fred Miller was executed at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla for the October murder of Fred Dierk at Castle Rock. He collapsed en route to the gallows and was unconscious when the trap was sprung.
James Oliver a leading Indiana plow maker and the state's wealthiest man is critically ill in South Bend with acute Bright's disease and serious complications.
Severe quake shocks struck Kingston Jamaica last night alarming residents and visitors but causing no injuries. Speaker Cannon and other American tourists narrowly avoided the event as their ship had sailed soon before the tremors.
Paris March 23 The hygiene committee of the chamber of deputies backs total prohibition of absinthe distillation importation traffic and sale. Manufacture would stop in one year and sale become illegal after two years under the proposal.
The region sees record warmth with Kansas City reporting a heat prostration and a 90 degree reading on the twenty first. Chicago and Missouri show unprecedented March warmth while Muscatine and Iowa forecast rising temperatures and fair skies.
President Roosevelt responds to H N Marvin of Dover Delaware after he asked for government help in locating his missing child. The president says all possible aid will be provided and directs the post office department to assist as practicable.
In Mason City Iowa H L Finnegan found 24 high grade Leghorn chickens missing from his henhouse. A trinket with a woman's portrait on the ground led him to recognize the neighbor's wife as the thief. The hens were returned within 24 hours after the theft spread.
James Parker, who tried to save President McKinley by grappling with Czolgosz, is confined in Atlantic City as a raging maniac. Police took him into custody and committed him to an asylum.
Des Moines plans an outdoor YMCA meet in June with seven or eight teams expected. Marshalltown has committed to compete and other associations are signaling entry.
Miss Elizabeth Flournoy Johnson daughter of Mayor Tom L. Johnson married Sig nor Frederico Mariana of Milan. Only immediate relatives were present for the ceremony in Cleveland Ohio on March 23.
A. J. L. Lawshe of Indiana, former auditor for the post office department and for Cuba and the Philippines, was sworn in today as third assistant postmaster general, succeeding Edwin C. Madden who resigned.
New York reports another demoralized stock slump as trading opens with nervousness and apprehension. Led by Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Reading and Hill stocks, prices fell 1 to 8 points with only occasional rallies. Berlin also experiences panic as New York informs the markets, triggering a sharp relapse across departments.
Federal Judge Jones ruled in the Robert Powell case for participating in the Horace Maples lynching, upholding a demurrer and stating the state protected Maples rights. Nineteen other defendants may have charges dismissed. Maples was hanged at Madison County jail on September 7, 1904.
In Goldfield Nevada on March 23 J C Hines a Nome miner shot Count Constantine Podhorski a Russian Polish man as he sat with Hines wife at the Aja restaurant five shots were fired and Podhorski fell dead inducing pandemonium in the dining room.
James Whippee and William Cole highway commissioners pleaded guilty to being interested in a bridge contract they helped let. They were fined 200 dollars plus costs. William H. Shons faced bribery and conspiracy charges, posted 6 000 dollar bonds. Homer Shons, indicted for conspiracy, posted 2 400 dollar bonds.
Secretary Taft revises his March 7 ruling on the eight hour law for river and harbor works. He now says the law applies only to mechanics and laborers and does not alter the work hours for captains cooks deck hands pilots and similar crewmembers.
Chicago report notes generally fair skies and continued warm temperatures for Iowa through tonight and Sunday. Moon set at 2.23, sunrise at 5.51, sunset at 6.95.
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