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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
1
Lower House members report a discovered diabolical plot to assassinate the emperor and others. Officials announce the arrest of several conspirators and outline security steps. The disclosure follows a careful interrogation process and calls for vigilance nationwide.
In St Petersburg on May 20 the lower house unanimously adopted a resolution praising Tsar Nicholas II for escaping a assassination plot. Premier Stlypin announced the plot against the emperor and Grand Duke Nicholas, with radical members absent from the session.
In Pittsburgh reports say W. E. Corey is no longer head of United States Steel. Some say his resignation was demanded as a condition of retirement tied to his marriage to Mabelle Gman. Corey's supporters expect him to challenge if control is refused.
Town marshal Charles Collins of Glen Echo Maryland again attracted attention by aiming at a motor car carrying the Duke of Abruzzi during a motor party to Great Falls. The Duke, guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by Baron des Planches, was traveling with an Italian ambassador in the party.
Renowned criminal lawyer Hummel starts a one year term at Blacket Island Penitentiary in New York. The sentence stems from his conduct connected to the Dodge Morse divorce case framed two years prior.
Chicago May 20 Mayor Busse announced he had removed eight members of the school board who refused to resign. He cited removal to support retaining F G Cooley as superintendent of schools amid the board dispute.
Delashmutt, the bestmaster at Wricht, was found dead in the morning while preparing a meal. He lived alone, and authorities are investigating the death as a likely natural cause or accident.
The Mary Baker Eddy case in Concord New Hampshire was postponed today due to the indisposition of the presiding justice. The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow as court officials reported the delay.
In Washington on May 29 Dr. H L Morehouse told the American Baptist Home Mission society the group must spend at least one million dollars yearly. President W S Shallenberger urged continued effort. The treasurer reported over $802000 collected last year.
Birmingham May 24. The Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company fired over three fourths of its conductors and motormen after forming a street railway employees union. Several men were dismissed for not surrendering union cards, while others quit in sympathy with colleagues.
Washington May 20 Mace donio Ramires the policeman who saw many incidents linked to the Brownsville affair testifies before the senate committee on military affairs He says he saw negro soldiers firing at Lieut Dominguez and that he narrowly escaped with his hat shot off his head.
One thousand laborers employed at six stone quarries in Lemont Illinois walked off the job on May 20 demanding higher wages.
B F Cizden Louisa county clerk of Wapello was arrested in Burlington on charges of passing bogus checks. He settled the matter this morning and was released. The incident involved two $20 checks drawn on a Muscatine bank cashed by manager Ogden at a Burlington saloon.
Government investigators press new findings against Standard Oil, detailing industry practices and potential antitrust concerns. Regulators flag issues in pricing and governing conduct as they scrutinize oil operations.
Washington May 2 The commissioner of corporations report alleges Standard Oil employs unfair practices to crush rivals and nearly control crude oil supply and related products. It cites railroad discrimination, limited pipeline access, and creation of bogus independents, naming John D Rockefeller Henry M Flagler and others as major holders and operators. The bureau withholds further data due to a Sherman act case in St Louis.
General Kuroki and his party arrived in New Haven from New York to visit Yale University. The group was welcomed warmly by Yale faculty and students this morning.
An overture on temperance causes a sensation as officials debate reform measures. Prominent speakers advocate prohibition actions while community leaders weigh impact on schools and business. The event draws residents, clergy, and reform organizations into a lively public discussion.
A blast at the Odessa central police bureau killed the police superintendent and two detectives, injuring seven others. The device was planted by two men and a girl. a terrorist named Tchertkoff led the operation, and one man was wounded while a girl escaped. The incident follows broader political turmoil and temperance debates in Des Moines and Columbus.
Mrs. Fred Schuessler of Bloomington township died at 3:59 this morning at her home following a brief intestinal blood poisoning illness. She was born January 1, 1886 near Wilton, married Frey Schuessler April 1 last year, and is survived by her husband, one son Walter, three sisters Martha Lula Nellie Weikert and her parents Christ and Mrs Weikert. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 from the house with Rev Jans officiating.
Detroit May 20. The biennial convention of the Switchmen's Union of North America opens with about four hundred delegates in attendance. The session is expected to last about two weeks and organizers foresee substantial business ahead but no revolutionary changes.
A passenger train on the Central Georgia railway wrecked at noon today near Hillsboro sixty four miles north of Macon. Twenty six persons were injured but none fatally. Two coaches overturned.
In Boise Idaho on May 20 the Harwood case opened at 10 am. T C Decleroy in the fifth chair said his mind was made up and was excused. George Powell a 60 year old rancher from Kansas was accepted as juror No 5. The defense used its fifth peremptory challenge on Joseph Chinn. Ten challenges used, 22 talesmen remain. another venire of 50 or 109 is expected soon.
Adrian Clarke McGuire of Britt Iowa collapsed and died after attending a concert in Mason City on May 19 or 20. The 70 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene by investigators.
About two thousand freight handlers on Buffalo docks walked out demanding higher wages. The stoppage disrupted all transportation firms operating freight houses along the waterfront.
Nearly one thousand Italian track workers on the New York New Haven and Hartford line walked out today after the railroad refused a ten percent wage increase. The strike is expected to stretch from New York to Boston.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 20 Pat Crowe known as the kidnapper was placed on trial for holding up and robbing two street cars in July 199?. The case centers on Crowe and the July incidents with authorities pursuing the charges.
An Iowa man and former minister to China dies Saturday in the Far West. The obituary notes his prominence and public service, detailing his career and community impact.
Edwin Hurd Conger, longtime U S diplomat who served as minister to Brazil China and Mexico and who aided U S negotiations after the Boxer siege at Peking died Saturday afternoon at his Pasadena home following a period of illness chronic dysentery was given as the cause. He was born in Knox County Illinois in 1843 and served in the Civil War before a political and diplomatic career that included Iowa state treasurer congressman minister to Brazil and minister to Mexico later moving to Los Angeles.
Washington May 20 The secretary of the interior approved Commissioner Ballinger's plan to dismiss old and inefficient clerks and replace them with capable applicants to meet the demands of the General Land Office. The changes are to begin immediately.
The body of Albert McElhinny of Orion Illinois was found in the Mississippi River near Buffalo Iowa this morning at 6 o clock. He reportedly fell from the deck of the steamer North Star below Le Claire Iowa and had been in the water about ten days. Identification was possible.
Increasing cloudiness tonight in Iowa may bring showers Tuesday. Temperature to rise slowly with sun up at 4:27 and set at 7:07. moon set at 5 a.m. in Chicago data for May 20.
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