06 May 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
1
Vague dispatch describes rising violence in British India with natives attacking Europeans and Christians amid ongoing conflict. The item notes widespread strife and a tense security environment affecting civilians and foreign residents.
The defense asks for the granting of a bill of particulars arguing that exposing the state’s evidence would reveal sensitive details. The motion centers on limits to disclosure and the protection of prosecutorial material.
Defense counsel in the William D. Haywood murder case argues a bill of particulars may not alter the trial, while the state seeks to link Haywood to the crime. President Roosevelt says he would act if evidence shows miscarriages of justice involving Meyer and Haywood. The issue centers on due process and rights under constitutional protections.
In a fierce clash, the Rebels suffer a heavy defeat as student forces surge forward. Seven troops are reported annihilated in the engagement.
Tangier notes southern Morocco in revolt while St. Petersburg reports a jail bombing at Alexandrovska where a chief inspector was killed and thirteen prisoners escaped. Amritsar riot and Turkish Yemen fighting are also cited with broad regional turmoil.
Judge E H Farrar of New Orleans argues in a letter to President Roosevelt that the Constitution allows the federal government to condemn land and take control of all railroads for post roads and post offices. He says Roosevelt has considered the view after a White House interview.
Fort Reno Oklahoma May 6 court martial convened to try Corporal Knowles of the twenty fifth infantry charged with attempting to kill Captain Edgar B Macklin at Ft Reno in December. Knowles and his unit were discharged by President Roosevelt over the Brownsville affair. The attack on Macklin followed soon after their discharge.
Washington reports a pending government action against E. H. Harriman of New York and former Senator W. A. Clark of Montana for alleged Sherman anti trust law violations. The semiofficial note signals possible pursuit of antitrust charges.
Theodore Nemeyer, a Chicago and New York Electric Air Line stockholder, files a circuit court bill to test a contract with Co operative Construction Co alleging stock was illegally received. The suit seeks an accounting and, if needed, appointment of a receiver. The railroad reportedly authorized a $200 million capital stock and plans an overhead electric system to run trains from Chicago to New York at 75 miles per hour.
Ottumwa Iowa May 6 James G Cray prominent Ottumwa resident dropped dead at his home Saturday night about seven o clock He is brother to former Chief of Police Gray.
Madrid dispatch reports semi official notice that Queen Victoria’s accouchement may occur around May 20. The announcement confirms the anticipated birth and the royal event in the British monarchy.
In Jacksonville on May 6, Methodist bishops issued episcopal visitations for fall 1907 across Illinois Indiana and Missouri. Key dates include September 4 Burlington Iowa conference with Bishop Cranston September 11 Rock Island Central Illinois with Bishop Cranston September 18 Mount Carmel Southern Illinois with Bishop Cranston and Bloomington Illinois with Bishop McDowell October 2 Chicago Rock River with Bishop Warren and Cameron Missouri with Bishop Cranston.
Savannah May 6 Henry Manigault stopped a passenger train shortly after departure to kill James Lewis whom he accuses of robbing him of $50 in a card game. The alleged motive follows the confrontation at the station yesterday.
Mount Pleasant Iowa March 6 Dr John Watson known as Ian MacLaren author of Be side the Bonnie Briar Bush and other stories died at Brazelton hotel from blood poisoning after tonsillitis He was born November 3 1850 in Minningtree Essex educated at Edinburgh University He lived in Liverpool and spoke in the US on lecture tours His remains may be sent to Scotland for interment
The New York dock workers strike spread to Hoboken with 550 freight handlers walking out for higher wages. Altogether about 3,000 union members are out, with thousands more expected to join if demands aren’t met. By afternoon 4 to 5 thousand workers from five trans Atlantic lines had joined the strike effort.
Eleven of thirteen Italians on trial in Wilkesbarre were found guilty in a sealed verdict opened today. The two acquitted faced charges tied to a Black Hand plot targeting the home of a man named Rizza who refused to pay protection money. Sentences were deferred.
New York May 6 announced Ellen Terry English the actress has wed James Carew her leading man in Pittsburg on March 22. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace for undisclosed reasons and the marriage announced while she sails to her native land. Carew is 35 to her 59 making him the younger partner. Friends say it is a pure love match despite her two prior marriages.
Theodore V. Halsey, former business agent of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company, arrives in San Francisco from Manila in custody. He is indicted on charges of bribing members of the board of supervisors to secure a franchise for the company.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson met with chief meat inspectors from major cities in Chicago to discuss applying new meat laws to industry. Dr Melvin of the Bureau of Animal Industry spoke on cooperation from packers and noted cleanliness as the main difficulty but improving.
West bound Burlington flyer No 5 wrecked east of Manhattan after hitting a hand car. Fireman Harry Gilmore of Livingston Montana died. Several others injured including John Machie Walkerfield Minn Paul Schei Cromwel Minn Herbert Beach Freeland Mich Alfred Anderson Cambridge Minn Alexander Berg Charles Reynolds Henry Simpson Minneapolis. In another incident Santa Fe train No 1 derailed at Norborne Missouri injuring ten severely and twelve bruised with two coaches burned and a stove fire in the first coach.
A. J. Minder of Bellefontaine says President Roosevelt told him at the White House last Monday that Secretary of War Taft should be nominated for president. The remark was reported from Cleveland on May 6.
Dover Del May 6 doctors report Horace Marvin died from exposure and starvation not drowning. The two month disappearance ended with the body found near barns and a haystack as crowds gathered. The postmortem by Dr J H Wilson and team concluded the cause of death beyond doubt. Charles S Fairchild former NY Security and Trust president and former US treasury secretary surrendered in supreme court on forgery charges. He pled not guilty and posted 16000 bonds. trial likely in autumn.
Police opened an investigation into the death of aged heiress Mrs Sophia Altmeyer after her body was found at her home on East List Street. Officials say foul play is suspected and await autopsy results.
A call urges Muscatine County residents to vote next Tuesday on building a new courthouse and jail. The piece argues turnout will determine the outcome and stresses pride and duty to the county, warning against leaving outdated structures as a disgrace.
Ottumwa Iowa May 6 Miles Morrow Mount Pleasant wealthy youth shot and killed Ben Farrell a Negro porter in Smoky Row during a row sparked by alleged abuse of Mary Judson. Coroner's jury ruled Farrell died from a gunshot fired by Morrow.
New York May 6 Mark Twain again quashed death rumors declaring the reports have been greatly exaggerated. The humorist reportedly was aboard H. H. Rogers yacht Kawawa off Hampton Roads when a disaster was reported, a tale he read at his Fifth Avenue home with amusement.
Chicago HL reports generally fair skies for Iowa with a cooler night and frost risk tonight. Tuesday should stay dry as conditions ease, with sunrise at 4 42 and sunset at 6 55 and the moon rising at 3 42 a.m.
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