10 May 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
1
The queen gave birth to a son this noon, triggering nationwide rejoicing. The infant is to bear the title Prince of the Asturias, with a grand ceremony planned to mark the event.
An extraordinary meeting gathers the prime minister, cabinet, military governor, diplomats, and leading figures. Key discussions focus on national security and governance. The assembled group signals a unified approach to pressing political challenges.
News from Madrid reports Queen Victoria gave birth to a boy named Alfonso. The ceremony and official announcements drew vast crowds and officials to the palace as the nation celebrated the new heir. American Minister Collier was among those present at the scene.
Reports from Marseilles say 40 passengers and 8 crew members died when the French steamer Poitou wrecked off San Jose Ignacio Uruguay. Some bodies bore bullet wounds suggesting a struggle for life.
In Pana Illinois on May 10 Coroner W H Mull collapsed beside the body of Martin Antonivich whom he had sworn in as a juror to investigate the day before after he had just begun examining the death under a train.
Mrs. O. A. James argues at the Twentieth Century club that unclothed people are less vicious than clothed nations. She notes fashion, tight bodices, and opera exposures contrast with ankle modesty and questions what is truly modest about upper versus lower limb exposure.
A severe undulating earth shock was felt in Irkutsk Siberia early today. The tremor caused fear and震?
San Francisco reports United Railroads plans to run a car through the burned district brimming with bricks for strikers to throw. In New York the Fail River line longshoremen strike widens creating dock congestion as 200 workers walk out for higher pay while 10 steamers arrive and 19 more are due today amid ongoing disruption.
London May 10 a verdict of murder was returned against pugilist Pedlar Palmer for beating Robert Cheat to death on April 24 in a railroad car returning from the races. Palmer shrieked and fainted in the dock as the decision was read. his wife and sister caused a commotion in court.
New York May 10. Abraham H Hummel the lawyer convicted of conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case was sentenced to one year in state prison and a $500 fine. The state supreme court conviction was upheld on appeal by the higher court.
Berlin dispatch says the Wessische Zeitung received an official source stating the United States and Japan will start negotiations to protect mutual interests in the Far East. The editorial notes America, Britain, and France fear Japan's growing power.
A circuit court in Tuscola Illinois granted a permanent injunction against cold storage in Douglas County. The ruling marks another step in the ongoing conflict with liquor interests and ends a long legal battle.
Both prosecution and defense counsel indicate the Haywood jury will be secured quickly and the panel may be completed by next Friday. Judges and attorneys await final jury pool selections as court proceedings advance.
Boise May 10 Sheriff Hodgin moved to summon a 100 man panel after the regular panel was exhausted in the Haywood conspiracy case. Opening day was quiet with little crowd, Haywood showed no emotion, and lawyers expect a jury by next week while testimony may begin by week’s end.
Grave rumors report Moroc co City seized by the Rahma tribe which has ordered all foreign residents to depart within a fortnight and offers to escort them to the coast.
The body of a man believed to be Joseph Mangel a wealthy landowner near St Louis was found yesterday evening on an Illinois Central track in Duquoin Illinois. He had evidently been murdered and robbed.
Chicago May 10 wheat on the board of trade rose two to three cents following the day’s government crop report hailed as bullish.
Auditor reports state and savings banks in Iowa hold 201,953,384 in deposits at April 19 1907 and total assets 241,512,637 with increases since January 26 1907. National and private banks push combined holdings to about 400 million, including twelve reporting trust companies.
Washington May 10 The regular Friday cabinet session was not held due to no urgent business. A special meeting is planned for tomorrow, a historic postponement with most members in the city.
Toledo indicts lumber and brick dealers for anti trust pooling act violations. Pleas of guilty were entered before Judge Morris. The surprise move comes after grand jury action. Sentencing to follow.
Rumor circulates that President Roosevelt seeks to depose Joseph G. Cannon from the speakership amid high political intrigue. Details remain unconfirmed as party leaders weigh the impact on the House and agenda.
In Cincinnati on May 10 Charles P. Taft, brother of the secretary of war, says there has been no compromise with the Foraker Cox factions. A Washington report adds a plan to sideline Speaker Cannon and promote Burton, with Roosevelt rumored to favor it, though unconfirmed.
In Madison on May 10 six, Isaac Stephenson led the joint ballot for United States senator with 28 votes. Hatten received 23, McGregor 24, and Esch 19 in the vote among lawmakers.
A 24 day Wyoming snow storm leaves seven feet of snow on the level in the southern ranges and no sunshine since April 15. In Nebraska a sharp temperature drop from 54 to freezing marks a cold snap across northern Nebraska and South Dakota. Wisconsin reports a large snow storm in Madison ongoing May 10.
Albany May 10 The court of appeals sustained Attorney General Jackson's right to attack in the people's name the title of George B McClellan as mayor of New York City on behalf of William R Hearst. Hearst side has now won in all courts.
Several earth shocks were felt at seven o'clock this morning causing fright and evacuation of residents in Leoben but no damage was reported.
Springfield on May 10 the senate passed a house bill raising legislator pay to 1 per year with no extra session pay but mileage and 50 for stationery. The governor is expected to veto as no anti pass law exists and a raise is seen as needed for the general assembly.
Madison Wis May 10 Former Congressman Isaac Stephenson now leads in the contest for the United States senatorship with thirty two votes on the last Republican caucus ballot, a gain of five from Wednesday night.
Funeral services for Mrs. John McGillivray of Wilton will be at 4 30 Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church Wilton with Dr. McAulay officiating.
Chicago reports an exclusive Journal story alleging Charles H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners was arrested in Chicago in 1885 for burglary and sentenced to Joliet penitentiary April 1886 January 1887. The article notes rumored ties with John Keating and family objections while confirming Joliet records.
Mrs. I. H. Cutler of Boston and Mrs. E. G. Humphrey of Omaha met at Union Station after about forty years apart and, in conversation, unexpectedly learned they are sisters.
Ervin Graham, a Fairfield youth, died after being crushed by a New Chicago hose cart while preparing to respond to a fire call at Allender. The incident occurred in Fairfield on May 10.
General fair tonight and Saturday with likely frost tonight in the southeast portion and cooler conditions. Temperature rises Saturday. Sunrise is 4 57 and sunset 6 37. Moon rises at 4 08 a m.
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