30 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
1
In a tense courtroom, Harry Thaw defends his sanity and argues his case as Jerome probes his beliefs about White and the insanity findings. The exchange covers defences, expert opinions, and questions about reliability of witnesses and counsel.
Washington July 3 Conferees reviewed the tariff conference report to ensure no errors affected rates. They found only minor, non impactful corrections and announced the Payne Aldrich bill ready for a second voyage through the house and senate in conference report form.
At noon the Glidden pilot car reached Topeka Kansas seventy two miles from Salina and departed for Kansas City Ave minutes later. The driver expected to reach the final destination sixty seven miles east by 4 p m and first followed by Soflowen ie Bint through Topeka at one o clock.
Washington July 30 Wisconsin delegation prepares to discuss the tariff conference report as Chairman Payne announces it will be laid over for printing. Republicans applaud the conference report while debate over distribution copies and further consideration continues amid intense heat and expectations of a vote tomorrow.
Noah Jt. Marker, accused defaulter to a large bank sum, returns home to Tipton after being away in St Louis. Deputy marshal and family crowd the scene as Marker, guarded by attorney and brother William, discusses the allegations only briefly. Local officials probe the theft of funds while business leaders express support.
The July weather delay at Fort Myer postpones Greville Wrights planned speed test aboard the military plane to test official performance with Lieut Benjamin Foulois and a passenger. Rain and wind scuttled the event, disappointing Wright and spectators, with no extension likely unless improved conditions arise. High officials including Provident Taft cabinet members were anticipated to attend.
Uric Tayn sectors announce they will erect a reinforced mud concrete mill in Milwaukee costing over 2 100,000 to replace rain destroyed facilities. Contracts will be let next week and the plant aims for a 120000 feet per day capacity, with operations hoped by January 3, 1970.
A boxing match between an Altoona man and Harry Pally of Milwaukee proceeded after Sheriff Everson, acting on a Governor Davidson telegram, warned there must be no knockouts or law violations. The event was conducted without further incident in the hall last night.
Sajinas, Onl July 20. Charlea Zimmerman and his wife were pinned beneath an automobile and drowned today as the machine overturned and toppled into a small stream. Dr J Rudolph Beck and Mrs Ruby Rasmussen and Mrs Alice Adams were apparently injured.
Special dispatches from Madrid report shelling of Mount Guevuge by the spondah cruiser Nomanela and ongoing fighting with Moorish armies near Melilla. The Metis withdraw from outskirts after heavy casualties as Spaniards bury their dead and gather supplies.
Keebie a six year old emaciated girl testified in Milwaukee police court about brutal abuse by her stepmother Anna Brockhaus. The child described repeated beatings with improvised implements causing lasting pain while a large crowd watched in horror. The case seeks a mayhem charge against Brockhaus.
She described her ear being torn from her head and a red hot poker branding her on the lower back. As she recounted the SPICES suffering, the audience included women who did not faint and men who averted their gaze, ashamed by the tears in her recital.
Albert Seckel of "Tiyerside" held a five up lead over Kenneth Puwarda of Midlothian after eighteen holes at Homewood in warm, clear weather. Seckel carded a 71 while Puwarda shot 76. Charles Evans Jr. of Exmoor trailed Paul floater by three after the morning session.
President Taft expressed strong views on the new bill and the negotiating process, signaling openness to essential provisions while reserving judgment on corporation tax plans. He urged careful balancing of measures on customs, commissions, and fiscal policy as Congress weighs final revisions.
Tremors rocked Mexico City with two major quakes causing four deaths and extensive damage in poorer districts. Telegrams from across the republic report widespread, severe shaking and widespread fear among residents.
Special to The Northwesters reports Wilder of Madison Wisconsin from Shanghai is favored for the treasury post amid mixed Wisconsin delegation views. Senator La Follette has not been consulted and no formal indication of the appointment has emerged from other quarters.
Madison July session closes after Attorney Yockey finalizes defense in the Wagner case. District Attorney Mason argues the Wagner tale is either a dreadful truth or a damnable falsehood. He labels the crime cowardly. Judge Donovan delivers the charge as jurors retire to weigh the evidence amid public and religious criticism. A self-proclaimed bystander states mixed feelings about the verdict.
London dispatches report the Spanish revolt faltering with 10,000 armed rebels pitted against artillery and cavalry. Main insurgent forces in Barcelona are defeated. leaders face military trial. Morrocan reinforcements and widespread church attacks mark the crackdown across Catalonia and surrounding areas.
Associated Press Memphis July 30 reports a switch engine crashed into a heavily loaded suburban street car in southern Memphis early today. One person was killed and five or six injured. Authorities beginning investigations into the collision and its cause.
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