29 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
1
Reports indicate a calmer mood among union and management as discussions progress toward possible arbitration of their differences. Officials say the atmosphere has improved and optimism grows for a settlement.
In Chicago March 29 leaders of the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen favor possible arbitration. Knapp and Neil likely to visit Chicago to oversee efforts under Erdman act as Roosevelt backs arbitration. Railroads seek to delay strike while negotiating wage increases. unions demand higher pay and better conditions.
The New York commission on Harry K. Thaws sanity opened with a half hour interview and a rigorous questioning session. Thaw appeared confident and well, with his counsel saying he feels splendid and ready for the inquiry to proceed.
On the Kenig Albert arriving in New York from Maples, Mrs. Filomena A. Quila, seized by illness, hurled her infant daughter into the sea. The child drowned. the mother attempted to jump overboard but was restrained.
Government attorneys in Chicago rest their case charging Standard Oil Company of Indiana with rebates from the Chicago and Alton railroad on oil shipments. The defense began in the afternoon session as the trial proceeds.
Newspaper notes ongoing railroad wrecks across various parts of the country as scores and lives are affected. The piece highlights continuing fatalities and injuries from the incidents, with no single location or date specified.
A Choctaw Oklahoma and wall pas senger train from Memphis to Amarillo derailed eight miles west of Oklahoma City. One engineer and an unknown man killed, a fireman fatally injured, a porter seriously hurt, seven passengers bruised. 28 killed and 100 injured in Colton wreck. dozens more hurt in separate incidents. ongoing investigations and blame placed on railroad operations.
Reports from several cities on March 29 describe a column of French troops occupying Oudja Morocco with assurances from Moorish officials that order and European security would be maintained. A Moorish governor welcomed the French commander and said the population was friendly. no further incidents were reported. Other dispatches note tornadoes and earthquakes across the central United States and Oklahoma with varying levels of damage and fatalities.
Spartansburg South Carolina March 29 Harris a young white former Baptist preacher was hanged at Gainsey for the murder of Mrs Hortense Morgan last November He killed her by cutting her throat and then took 800 dollars from her clothes as the black cap was placed over his head and his lips closed on the final word of his own funeral sermon
A fire of unknown origin in Ottumwa Iowa destroyed the homes of M L Kirk Fred Hawkes and B S Biggs yesterday causing about five thousand dollars in losses with partial insurance.
St Louis March 29. Brewery workers amounting to about 2,590 from all St Louis breweries walked out in the afternoon demanding wage increases from five to sixty percent. The stoppage threatens beer supply from the Anheuser Busch home region.
Fairfield Iowa March 29 George Dietz manager of the Eagle Pattern works has returned after an absence since November He cannot explain the long disappearance His first knowledge came when he awoke in a Watertown hospital in January He offers no motive or clear story for the event
Michigan City March 29 Governor Hanly spared two men from hanging by commuting the death sentences of Stathacopulus a Greek and John Lapidas a Roumanian to life in prison.
Moscow reports arrest of lawyer Alexandroff, secretary of the Moscow section of a Russian league, as instigator of editor Jonlos murder. No trace of the actual killer found. In St Petersburg the social democrat Dzhaparidze called for seizing executive power provoking a parliamentary uproar over Jolles murder.
Brussels March 29 There was a panic on the bourse as four banks failed to meet liabilities and four more asked for extensions. Losses in the Brussels money market are estimated at 3 million dollars with more failures expected.
In St. Johns Newfoundland on March 29 there is no update on the Greenland missing with 120 aboard after a disabled main shaft sent her to sea last Saturday.
Hamlin F. Lee, nephew of Confederate leader Robert E Lee and Mexican War veteran, died of heart disease in Colorado Springs at age 87 on March 29.
Canton Ohio March 29 Miss Bertha McNally 28 committed suicide here yesterday on her birthday and what would have been her wedding day. Despondency over the death of her fiancé prompted the act.
Louisville reports the death of Harry Dolan, an outfielder with the Boston National League team, who died today from typhoid fever. Dolan played for the Boston club and died in Louisville on March 29.
Mrs Meta Andeson of Weedom Wisconsin traveled to Clinton Iowa for funeral duties after her father and mother both died within a week. The stress triggered a mental breakdown and she was sent home to her husband in a raving state.
Jackson Michigan dispatch reports three thousand dollars stolen from the Farmers and Merchants National Bank at Hanover after a safe blowers raid early today. Villagers organized a posse but the robbers escaped.
Secretary Root after talks with Ambassador Creel and input from Central American diplomats decides the moment is not yet ripe for American or Mexican intervention to halt the Central American war.
Former Minnesota congressman James T. McCreary was sworn in in Washington as second assistant postmaster general to succeed William S. Shallenberger, who resigned.
Rome report says Cardinal Luigi Macchi secretary of the apostolic briefs died today in Rome from apoplexy. Born in Brazil in 1832, he served the papal chambers and held high church duties.
Iowa City March 29 Special The Hummer flour and feed mill burned badly last night with a loss of 1000. The mill, rebuilt after August fire, should have started today and its destruction threatens grain producers who held stock all winter waiting for the mill to reopen.
Lieutenant General Arthur McArthur is ordered to assume command of the Department of the Lakes in Chicago. He is relieved from the Pacific division and sent to Milwaukee, per his request and remarks from military officials.
Dr Marvin deposits 1000 dollars in a local bank offering the sum for Horace Marvin's safe return. The notice, dated March 29, states the reward is for the return of his son, who is reported missing from Dover Delaware.
Lawmakers clash as a statewide consolidation bill aimed at merging management of state institutions draws fierce resistance from members who fear loss of control and funding shifts.
Des Moines reports on the Illinois legislature styled issue with a bill to consolidate state educational institutions under a single board. Opponents block a special order vote. success remains uncertain as supporters push for Tuesday consideration. Senate passes medical board revocation measure and other items.
William A. Proctor, famed philanthropist and Proctor and Gamble president, died by suicide in Cincinnati yesterday. He shot himself, holding the revolver to his mouth, in a tragic act that ends a career noted for business leadership and public service.
Managua reports that on March 29 Costa Rica issued orders to recognize the provisional government of Honduras. The development follows regional diplomatic moves among Central American republics regarding Honduras.
Fair tonight and Saturday in Iowa with colder conditions tonight. Sunday should be fair with sunrise at 5 41 and sunset at 6 11. Moonrise at 7 20 p m noted.
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